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Tesla with Kurt Deimer

Date: Aug 05, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM

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The Sioux Empire Fair is excited to welcome Tesla to the Billion Automotive Main Stage at the Sioux Empire Fair on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

That they are still roaring and soaring should be no surprise. That’s just how they are built. TESLA may have been born in the mid-80s, but their bluesy, soulful sound is strongly embedded in the roots of organic, authentic, 1970s rock and roll. The same roots that produced bands like The Allman Brothers, Grand Funk Railroad, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Aerosmith.

The ground started shaking in Sacramento, CA, in 1984; gold country that would soon be producing some platinum. They started out as City Kidd, until a suggested name change to TESLA, honoring the eccentric inventor Nikola Tesla who pioneered all things electrical. Their 1986 platinum debut album, Mechanical Resonance, included Top 40 hits “Modern Day Cowboy” and “Little Suzi.” 1989’s double-platinum The Great Radio Controversy included hits “Heaven’s Trail (No Way Out)” and “Love Song”. Suddenly, TESLA, who had been touring with bands such as Def Leppard and David Lee Roth, earned headlining status. In 1990, TESLA helped reshape the face of modern rock music by stripping down to the Five Man Acoustical Jam, an informal collection of their biggest hits peppered with rock and roll classics by the Beatles, Stones, and others. This album produced their biggest hit single to date, a cover of Five Man Electrical Band’s “Signs.” Other 90s albums from Tesla include platinum-selling Psychotic Supper and Bust a Nut. The band continues to record and release material, including 9 new albums since 2000 and recently debuted their new single, “Time To Rock!”

TESLA has endured many of the same taste-changing challenges that affected many in the post-grunge world, but through it all, their blue-collar work ethic and dedication to the faithful fan base has helped them not just survive, but thrive. TESLA’s legacy is alive and well as they continue to record and sellout venues all over the world. As comfortable, rugged, and dependable as your favorite pair of boots, they endure. TESLA is a celebration of the greatest spirits of rock and roll.

Kurt Deimer, a Cincinnati, Ohio native, embodies relentless positivity and unwavering perseverance, qualities that have propelled him to multifaceted success. Notably, he spearheaded the creation of the movie franchise, Hellbilly Hollow, by both starring in and directing a feature-length horror film of the same name. Beyond his cinematic pursuits, Deimer has carved a musical path, collaborating on over two dozen tracks with acclaimed producer Chris Lord-Alge, recognized for his work with musical giants like Green Day, James Brown, and the Rolling Stones. Deimer's journey into the music industry saw him catch the attention of Brian Wheat of TESLA, who discovered Deimer during one of his opening performances for the iconic band.

Adding to his accomplishments, Deimer's acting career soared when he appeared in John Carpenter's 2018 Halloween, portraying a crucial role alongside Jamie Lee Curtis and confronting the notorious Michael Myers as the teller. Additionally, his creative flair extended to production and acting in his upcoming 2024 film, Scared to Death, where he stars alongside Lin Shaye (The Grudge, Insidious film series) and Bill Moseley (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Carnivale).

Kurt embarked on a nationwide tour supporting Geoff Tate, showcasing tracks from his debut EP released on November 19, 2021. This EP not only featured a duet with Tate but also boasted a trilogy of visually stunning music videos directed by the esteemed Scottish filmmaker Paul Boyd, recognized for his work with renowned artists like Sting, Deadmau5, and The Cult. In a whirlwind initial two years of touring, Deimer has graced the stage alongside esteemed acts like TESLA, Drowning Pool, Skid Row, and Buckcherry to name a few...

Tesla with Kurt Deimer is FREE with paid fair admission on the Billion Automotive Main Stage! Fair admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 - 12, and free for children ages 5 and under.

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TICKETS

Tesla with Kurt Deimer is FREE with paid fair admission on the Billion Automotive Main Stage! Fair admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 - 12, and free for children ages 5 and under.

PIT Passes

Access to the PIT area directly in front of the stage
Includes fair admission
$25 in advance per person, per event
Available online only at https://www.siouxempirefair.com/p/tickets--deals