THE FAIR’S FINAL CURTAIN CALL

The carnival lights will dim on Sept. 20, but not before delivering one final spectacle that perfectly encapsulates why fairs matter in our increasingly digital age. Maryland’s own Clutch takes the stage at 7:30 p.m., bringing three decades of uncompromising rock alongside The Messthetics to close out this year’s Great Frederick Fair. For a band that started before GPS existed — when truck stops had fax machines and competition wasn’t quite so jam-packed — there’s something beautifully circular about performing against the backdrop of Ferris wheels and corndog stands. Lead singer Neil Fallon puts it perfectly: the magic isn’t in chasing fame or fortune, but in that raw joy of live music, especially for “that 14-year-old kid who might be experiencing their mus

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