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Modesto’s Fruit Yard lineup grows. And former Kiss frontman coming to region

Guests pictured in 2019 at the Fruit Yard Amphitheatre in Modesto.
Guests pictured in 2019 at the Fruit Yard Amphitheatre in Modesto. aalfaro@modbee.com

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A fifth show has joined the 2026 lineup at the Fruit Yard Amphitheater.

Meanwhile, two new shows have been added to the Ironstone Amphitheatre season in Murphys.

Country singer Ty Myers will bring The Legal Tour to Modesto’s Fruit Yard on Friday, Aug. 21. He’ll be joined by Brent Cobb and Benny G.

Having released his sophomore album, “Heavy On The Soul,” 18-year-old Myers is continuing “his rapid rise as one of country music’s most talked-about young artists,” a press release said.

“Blending traditional country roots with soulful vocals and a modern edge, Myers has built a fast-growing fan base through his honest songwriting, dynamic performances and standout recordings,” according to the release.

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 3.

Myers joins Warren Zeiders (April 22), Scotty McCreary (May 8), Mitchell Tenpenny (May 23) and Cole Swindell (June 11) so far on the 2026 Fruit Yard lineup.

Officially called The Fruit Yard Chicken Ranch Casino Resort Amphitheater, it’s at 7948 Yosemite Blvd. There is lawn and reserved seating to accommodate about 3,500 people.

For tickets and more on the venue, see www.thefruityardevents.com.

Here’s who’s coming to Murphys

At Ironstone Amphitheatre, the added artists represent a pair of classic genres: classic rock and pop.

On the rock side, Kiss co-founder Gene Simmons and his band will be joined by Sebastian Bach (original lead singer of Skid Row), Lita Ford and Quiet Riot on Saturday, July 18.

The Rock Road Show “brings together four iconic names ... for an electrifying evening of legendary hits, unmistakable voices and high-voltage performances,” according to a press release.

Pop hitmakers Air Supply and Little River Band will play Friday, Aug. 7, with John Waite opening.

“With a lineup filled with timeless songs and decades of chart success, this special evening ... will bring together some of the most recognizable voices in pop and rock ...,” a press release said.

Tickets for both Ironstone concerts go on sale beginning Friday, March 27.

The artists join Kane Brown (Aug. 16) and Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas (Aug. 28) on the Mother Lode venue’s roster.

Ironstone Amphitheatre is at 1896 6 Mile Road in Murphys. For tickets and more, see ironstoneamphitheatre.net/wired.

Pat Clark
The Modesto Bee
Pat Clark covers entertainment and other stories for The Modesto Bee. She attended California State University, Stanislaus, and grew up in Modesto. Support my work with a digital subscription
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