The Pacific Amphitheatre will open its gates again for nightly concerts during the 2005 OC Fair, July 8- 31 (closed Mondays). New this year, admission for all Friday and Saturday shows is only $19.99, which includes free Fair admission.

Opening the 2005 OC Fair Summer Concert Series, on Friday, July 8, at 7:30 p.m. , The B-52's have launched many barn-burner party classics, such as “Rock Lobster”, “Private Idaho”, and the Top 10 hits “Love Shack” and “Roam.” Pop-hybrid duo Junior Senior will open the show. All tickets for this show are $19.99.

Blue-collar comedian Bill Engvall performs Saturday, July 9, at 8 p.m. Engvall released his first album, “Here's Your Sign,” in 1996. Since then, Engvall has gone on to release a total of nine albums, made numerous television appearances and become one of the co-creators and stars of the “Blue Collar Comedy” tour and television show. All tickets for this show are $19.99.

The Steve Miller Band comes to the Pacific Amphitheatre on Sunday, July 10, at 8 p.m. Evolving from one of the top blues guitarist to one of the best selling rock artists of the 1970's, Steve Miller has been reinventing himself for over 35 years, scoring Top 40 hits with a string of catchy songs such as “Rock'n Me,” “Jungle Love” and “Fly Like An Eagle.”

Hootie & the Blowfish broke onto the American music scene in 1994 with their debut album “Cracked Rear View.” The album landed at No. 1 on the Billboard chart and sold 16 million copies. Their latest album, “Looking For Lucky,” will arrive this August. Hootie & the Blowfish perform Tuesday, July 12, at 7 p.m. Tonic and Cracker also will perform.

America 's sweatheart, Hilary Duff , performs on Wednesday, July 13, at 8 p.m. A household name after starring in the long-running television series “Lizzie McGuire,” Hilary is an entertainment triple-threat conquering television, movies and music. Hilary has sold nearly 12 million records worldwide including a No. 1 hit single and a No. 2 album.

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo are known for such ubiquitous anthems as “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” “Heartbreaker,” and “Love Is A Battlefield.” On Thursday, July 14, at 7 p.m. the four-time Grammy Award winner and one of the most popular female vocalists in rock music, comes to the Pacific Amphitheatre stage. Berlin and The Motels also will be performing as part of this show.

On Friday, July 15, at 7 p.m. seminal Los Angeles punk band, X , graces the Pacific Amphitheatre stage. Featuring Exene, John Doe, Billy Zoom and D.J. Bonebrake, the classic line-up created a unique blend of American roots music and late-1970’s punk rock. The Plimsouls and Maria McKee also will be performing. All tickets for this show are $19.99.

Back with “Jupiter’s Darling,” their first new album in more than a decade, Heart performs on Saturday, July 16, at 8 p.m. Fronted by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, Heart has been a mainstay of rock radio for almost 30 years with such Top 40 hits as “Crazy On You,” “Barracuda,” “Magic Man” and “These Dreams.” All tickets for this show are $19.99.

Performing together for the first time in over a decade, Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, the founding members of Tears For Fears, come to the Pacific Amphitheatre on Sunday, July 17, at 7:30 p.m. Tears For Fears are best known for a string of Top 10 hits in the 1980’s including the No. 1 hits “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” and the ubiquitous “Shout!” Gin Blossoms and Dishwalla will also perform.

Grammy-award winner Julio Iglesias has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, performing in Spanish, Italian, French and English. He first achieved crossover success with his 1984 duet with Willie Nelson, “To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before” from the album “1100 Bel Air Place.” Iglesias’ latest release is 2004’s “Divorcio.” He will perform Wednesday, July 20, at 8 p.m.

Touring behind his latest Top 10 release, “Guero,” Beck performs Thursday, July 21, at 8 p.m. First coming to national attention with the single “Loser” in 1993, the musical chameleon has released a series of critically acclaimed albums that are as diverse in style as they are distinctly the product of one vision. The Decemberists also perform.

Maldita Vecindad, Aterciopelados, and Inspector will perform on Friday July 22, at 7 p.m. Mexico’s Maldita Vecindad’s second album, “El Circo,” (1991) became the best selling album in Mexican history. Their latest release is 2002’s “Juntos.” The music of Colombian duo Aterciopelados is an indefinable blend of third world rhythms and the best of today’s modern rock. Mexican ska revival ensemble Inspector released their latest album “Unidad, Cerveza y Ska” in 2004. All tickets for this show are $19.99.

Back for the second time in two years, The Psychedelic Furs perform on Saturday, July 23, at 7 p.m. Critically admired and adored by fans, the Furs, fronted by vocalist Richard Butler, burst out of the early 1980’s post-punk era with such singles as “Heaven,” “Love My Way,” “Heartbreak Beat,” and “Pretty in Pink.” Opening this show will be The Fixx and Howard Jones. All tickets for this show are $19.99.

The “OC Fair Reggaefest” features Grammy-award winner Burning Spear, the legendary group Third World, and dancehall superstar Yellowman on Sunday, July 24, at 6 p.m.

Third Day, MercyMe and Chris Tomlin perform Tuesday, July 26, at 7 p.m.

Flogging Molly, The Vandals and Goldfinger will perform Thursday, July 28, at 7 p.m. Melding punk rock and traditional Irish music, Flogging Molly released their critically acclaimed third album, “Within AMile From Home,” in 2004. After 25 years Orange County’s Vandals are punk rock royalty with such classics as “Urban Struggle” and “Lady Killer.” Goldfinger released their latest ska-punk masterpiece, “Disconnection Notice,” in 2005.

Grammy award-winning country phenomenon LeAnn Rimes performs on Friday, July 29, at 7:30 p.m. The then 13-year-old Rimes burst into the national consciousness with her 1996 debut single “Blue.” Now, a decade later, Rimes is touring in support of “This Woman,” her most accomplished release to date. All tickets for this show are $19.99.

Chris Isaak, performing Saturday, July 30, at 8 p.m., hit the big time with his third release, “Heart Shaped World,” after the single “Wicked Game” appeared in David Lynch’s 1990 film “Wild At Heart.” Since his breakthrough single, Isaak has produced a collection of critically acclaimed albums including 2002’s “Always Got Tonight” and 2004’s “Chris Isaak Christmas.” All tickets for this show are $19.99.

The 2005 OC Fair Summer Concert Series is presented by the Orange County Market Place. The remaining shows have been announced at www.ocfair.com.

Tickets for Pacific Amphitheatre concerts are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at (714) 740-2000 or (213) 480-3232, and at the Orange County Fair Box Office at the Pacific Amphitheatre. Concert ticket prices include Fair admission. Gates open 60 to 90 minutes before show time. Concertgoers are encouraged to arrive early to avoid traffic and parking delays. All acts and times are subject to change without notice.