In the midst of touring in support of Do It Live, Sonny Knight and the Lakers' latest album recorded over the course of two nights and four shows at the Dakota Jazz Club, the eight-piece soul band found some time to squeeze in a handful of performances at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

And what a treat for fairgoers: Sonny Knight and the Lakers debuted all new material for their live performance at the MPR booth on the corner of Judson and Nelson during Mark Wheat's live broadcast from the 2015 Minnesota State Fair.

Mark Wheat broadcasts live from the 2015 Minnesota State Fair each weekday from 3-7 p.m. Check Minnesota Public Radio's live performance schedule for the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Songs Performed

"It Had to Change"
"Sooner or Later"
"The Cry"

All songs performed are unreleased, off a to-be-announced forthcoming album from Sonny Knight and the Lakers via Secret Stash Records.

Hosted by Mark Wheat
Produced by Derrick Stevens
Engineered by Mike DeMark
Web feature by Leah Garaas

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