Thursday April 8, 2010
Source: Live Nation
RUSH - TIME MACHINE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2010
featuring for the first time ever MOVING PICTURES IN ITS ENTIRETY
Tickets for Rush go on sale in select markets beginning April 16th at LiveNation.com
Rush – Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart – is without question one of the most inventive and compelling groups in rock history, equally famed for both its virtuoso musicianship and provocative songwriting.
Announced today, The Time Machine Tour is an evening with Rush, where they will perform their classics, give a taste of the future – and for the first time ever – feature the Moving Pictures album live in its entirety.
The band is currently working on their 20th studio album with producer Nick Raskulinecz (co-producer from 2007’s Snakes & Arrows) and in addition to their classics plan to showcase a few new tunes live this summer.
“We were off for a year and a half, and now it’s just pouring. Everything is totally crazy and there’s not a minute left in the day. We’ve got these half-dozen songs, and we’ll probably go in the studio and work on a couple of them and see how it goes, perhaps release something – and I say perhaps – and then we plan on being on the road,” says guitarist, Alex Lifeson.
This summer’s Live Nation promoted tour will visit approximately 40 cities throughout North America beginning June 29th in Albuquerque, NM and finishing October 2nd in West Palm Beach, FL with stops along the way in Boston, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Holmdel, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Toronto, Washington, and more (complete tour itinerary follows).
Rush has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and garnered untold legions of devoted and admiring fans. According to the RIAA, Rush’s sales statistics place RUSH third after The Beatles and The Rolling Stones for the most consecutive gold or platinum studio albums by a rock band.
Released in 1981, Moving Pictures was their most successful album, certified 4x Platinum and features some of Rush’s most well known songs and perennial radio favourites Tom Sawyer, Limelight and the Grammy-nominated instrumental YYZ.
“Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage” a documentary created by filmmakers Scot McFadyen & Sam Dunn (whose filmography also includes: “Iron Maiden; Flight 666,” “Metal, A Headbangers Journey” and “Global Metal”) will premiere at New York’s Tribeca Film Festival on April 24th followed by the Canadian premiere at Toronto’s Hot Docs festival on April 29th. The band was also recently showcased in the comedy “I Love You Man” where they play themselves in a concert scene featuring actors Paul Rudd and Jason Segal as uber-fans, a performance which has exposed the band to a whole new generation.
Inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame this past March alongside Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen and Gordon Lightfoot, Rush has also been nominated for multiple Grammy awards and won a number of Juno Awards. They were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1994 and bestowed the Order of Canada in 1997. Consistently celebrated and respected worldwide, Rush is the most successful Canadian rock band of all time and they remain one of the biggest grossing arena rock bands ever.
Tickets for Rush Time Machine Tour will go on sale beginning April 16th in San Francisco, Uncasville, Saratoga Springs, Denver, Chicago, Wantagh, Seattle and Holmdel at Livenation.com. Tickets for performances in Milwaukee, Sarnia and Syracuse go on sale April 17th, check local listings for ticket information.
Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets through Citi’s Private Pass® Program beginning April 13th in select markets. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com.
For complete tour and ticket information, visit: www.rush.com & LiveNation.com
RUSH TIME MACHINE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2010
June 29 Albuquerque, NM Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque
Presents The Pavilion On sale April 17
July 01 Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre On sale soon
July 02 Milwaukee, WI Summerfest On sale April 17
July 05 Chicago, IL Charter One Pavilion On sale April 17
July 09 Sarnia, ON Bayfest On sale April 17
July 13 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre On sale soon
July 15 Quebec City, QC Festival d’été de Québec On sale April 28
July 17 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre On sale soon
July 19 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun On sale April 16
July 21 Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Bank Center On sale soon
July 23 Saratoga Springs, NY SPAC On sale April 16
July 24 Wantagh, NY Nikon at Jones Beach On sale April 17
August 05 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheatre On sale soon
August 07 Seattle, WA White River Amphitheatre On sale April 17
August 09 San Francisco, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre On sale April 16
August 11 Los Angeles, CA LA Forum On sale soon
August 13 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheater On sale soon
August 14 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena On sale soon
August 16 Denver, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre On sale April 17
August 20 Wichita, KS INTRUST Bank Arena On sale soon
August 22 St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater On sale soon
August 25 Omaha, NE Qwest Center On sale soon
August 27 St. Paul, MN Minnesota State Fair On sale April 17
August 29 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena On sale soon
August 31 Allentown, PA Allentown Fair On sale April 24
September 02 Syracuse, NY New York State Fair On sale April 17
September 03 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center On sale April 17
September 14 Boston, MA TD Garden On sale soon
September 16 Pittsburgh, PA Consol Energy Center On sale soon
September 18 Washington, DC Jiffy Lube Live Amphitheater On sale soon
September 21 Tulsa, OK BOK Center On sale soon
September 23 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center On sale soon
September 25 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion On sale soon
September 26 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center On sale soon
September 29 Atlanta, GA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre @
Encore Park On sale April 30
October 01 Tampa, FL Ford Amphitheatre On sale soon
October 02 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre On sale soon
Friday January 22, 2010
Source: Summerfest
Location: Milwaukee, WI
MILWAUKEE WORLD FESTIVAL, INC. OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL AT HENRY MAIER FESTIVAL PARK FOR 2010 SEASON
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials are excited to announce plans for a new Alternative and Modern Rock music festival that will take place Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5, to kick off the summer festival season at Henry Maier Festival Park.
The management of Summerfest will plan, promote and produce the new music festival which will feature three stages of Alternative and Modern Rock bands, including a nonstop lineup of national and regional headliners, action sports competitions, marketplace shopping and interactive exhibits for young adult music fans. FM102/1 will be the presenting radio sponsor for the festival.
“The first weekend in June will provide music fans with nationally and internationally known alternative and modern rock bands. It will be a fun weekend and a great way to kick-off summer,” said Don Smiley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
The festival is being launched with a public naming contest. Music fans, artists, designers and festival-goers everywhere will have the opportunity to name and brand the festival. The contest begins today at the website www.yourmusicfest.com. Submissions should include a logo treatment and will be accepted online through February 21 with Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials determining the top three finalists’ submissions. Starting March 1, the public will have one week to review the finalists’ submissions and vote to determine the name and logo of the new festival at www.yourmusicfest.com.
The naming contest winner, preliminary music lineup and other details will be announced on March 10, 2010, along with the new festival’s official website. The naming contest winner will receive a VIP experience at the festival, including roundtrip airfare for two (originating in the Continental U.S.), hotel accommodations in Milwaukee, tickets to the festival, an assigned parking space, VIP hospitality access, backstage passes, meet & greets, signed merchandise from the bands, and a themed profile on Summerfest.com and the new festival’s website. For more details and contest rules, visit www.yourmusicfest.com.
Tickets for the festival will be available for purchase starting Wednesday, March 10 at 10:00am on www.yourmusicfest.com with no incremental fees and on Ticketmaster via phone at 1-800-745-3000, online at www.ticketmaster.com, and at Ticketmaster outlets. Advanced single day passes are $25, advanced two-day passes are $40, and day-of admission is $35 per day. Capacity at this event is limited, so patrons are encouraged to buy their tickets early.
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. is the non-profit organization that plans, promotes and produces Summerfest, The World’s Largest Music Festival. This year, Summerfest takes place from June 24th – July 4th, 2010. For more details, visit Summerfest.com.
Monday August 17, 2009
Source: Jazz Promo Services
Location: New York City
New York, NY…August 13, 2009…Les Paul, acclaimed guitar player, entertainer and inventor, passed away from complications of severe pneumonia at White Plains Hospital in White Plain, New York, surrounded by family and loved ones. He had been receiving the best available treatment through this final battle and in keeping with his persona, he showed incredible strength, tenacity and courage. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for the thoughts and prayers from his dear friends and fans. Les Paul was 94.
One of the foremost influences on 20th century sound and responsible for the world’s most famous guitar, the Les Paul model, Les Paul’s prestigious career in music and invention spans from the 1930s to the present. Though he’s indisputably one of America’s most popular, influential, and accomplished electric guitarists, Les Paul is best known as an early innovator in the development of the solid body guitar. His groundbreaking design would become the template for Gibson’s best-selling electric, the Les Paul model, introduced in 1952. Today, countless musical legends still consider Paul’s iconic guitar unmatched in sound and prowess. Among Paul’s most enduring contributions are those in the technological realm, including ingenious developments in multi-track recording, guitar effects, and the mechanics of sound in general.
Born Lester William Polsfuss in Waukesha, Wisconsin on June 9, 1915, Les Paul was already performing publicly as a honky-tonk guitarist by the age of 13. So clear was his calling that Paul dropped out of high school at 17 to play in Sunny Joe Wolverton’s Radio Band in St. Louis. As Paul’s mentor, Wolverton was the one to christen him with the stage name “Rhubarb Red,” a moniker that would follow him to Chicago in 1934. There, Paul became a bonafide radio star, known as both hillbilly picker Rhubarb Red and Django Reinhardt-informed jazz guitarist Les Paul. His first recordings were done in 1936 on an acoustic—alone as Rhubarb Red, as well as backing blues singer Georgia White. The next year he formed his first trio, but by 1938 he’d moved to New York to begin his tenure on national radio with one of the more popular dance orchestras in the country, Fred Waring’s Pennsylvanians.
Tinkering with electronics and guitar amplification since his youth, Les Paul began constructing his own electric guitar in the late ’30s. Unhappy with the first generation of commercially available hollowbodies because of their thin tone, lack of sustain, and feedback problems, Paul opted to build an entirely new structure. “I was interested in proving that a vibration-free top was the way to go,” he has said. “I even built a guitar out of a railroad rail to prove it. What I wanted was to amplify pure string vibration, without the resonance of the wood getting involved in the sound.” With the good graces of Epiphone president Epi Stathopoulo, Paul used the Epiphone plant and machinery in 1941 to bring his vision to fruition. He affectionately dubbed the guitar “The Log.”
Les Paul’s tireless experiments sometimes proved to be dangerous, and he nearly electrocuted himself in 1940 during a session in the cellar of his Queens apartment. During the next two years of rehabilitation, Les earned his living producing radio music. Forced to put the Pennsylvanians and the rest of his career on hold, Les Paul moved to Hollywood. During World War II, he was drafted into the Army but permitted to stay in California, where he became a regular player for Armed Forces Radio Service. By 1943 he had assembled a trio that regularly performed live, on the radio, and on V-Discs. In 1944 he entered the jazz spotlight—thanks to his dazzling work filling in for Oscar Moore alongside Nat King Cole, Illinois Jacquet, and other superstars —at the first of the prestigious Jazz at the Philharmonic concerts.
By his mid-thirties, Paul had successfully combined Reinhardt-inspired jazz playing and the western swing and twang of his Rhubarb Red persona into one distinctive, electrifying style. In the Les Paul Trio he translated the dizzying runs and unusual harmonies found on Jazz at the Philharmonic into a slower, subtler, more commercial approach. His novelty instrumentals were tighter, brasher, and punctuated with effects. Overall, the trademark Les Paul sound was razor-sharp, clean-shaven, and divinely smooth.
As small combos eclipsed big bands toward the end of World War II, Les Paul Trio’s popularity grew. They cut records for Decca both alone and behind the likes of Helen Forrest, the Andrews Sisters, the Delta Rhythm Boys, Dick Hayes, and, most notably, Bing Crosby. Since 1945, when the crooner brought them into the studio to back him on a few numbers, the Trio had become regular guests on Crosby’s hit radio show. The highlight of the session was Paul’s first No. 1 hit and million-seller, the gorgeous “It’s Been a Long, Long Time.”
Meanwhile, Paul began to experiment with dubbing live tracks over recorded tracks, also altering the playback speed. This resulted in “Lover (When You’re Near Me),” his revolutionary 1947 predecessor to multi-track recording. The hit instrumental featured Les Paul on eight different electric guitar parts, all playing together. In 1948, Paul nearly lost his life to a devastating car crash that shattered his right arm and elbow. Still, he convinced doctors to set his broken arm in the guitar-picking and cradling position. Laid up but undaunted, Paul acquired a first generation Ampex tape recorder from Crosby in 1949, and began his most important multi-tracking adventure, adding a fourth head to the recorder to create sound-on-sound recordings. While tinkering with the machine and its many possibilities, he also came up with tape delay. These tricks, along with another recent Les Paul innovation—close mic-ing vocals—were integrated for the first time on a single recording: the 1950 No. 1 tour de force “How High the Moon.” This historic track was performed during a duo with future wife Mary Ford. The couple’s prolific string of hits for Capitol Records not only included some of the most popular recordings of the early 1950s, but also wrote the book on contemporary studio production. The dense but crystal clear harmonic layering of guitars and vocals, along with Ford’s close mic-ed voice and Paul’s guitar effects, produced distinctively contemporary recordings with unprecedented sonic qualities. Through hits, tours, and popular radio shows, Paul and Ford kept one foot in the technological vanguard and the other in the cultural mainstream.
All the while, Les Paul continued to pine for the perfect guitar. Though The Log came close, it wasn’t quite what he was after. In the early 1950s, Gibson Guitar would cultivate a partnership with Paul that would lead to the creation of the guitar he’d seen only in his dreams. In 1948, Gibson elected to design its first solidbody, and Paul, a self-described “dyed-in-the-wool Gibson man,” seemed the right man for the job. Gibson avidly courted the guitar legend, even driving deep into the Pennsylvania mountains to deliver the first model to newlyweds Les Paul and Mary Ford.
“Les played it, and his eyes lighted up,” then-Gibson President Ted McCarty has recalled. The year was 1950, and Paul had just signed on as the namesake of Gibson’s first electric solidbody, with exclusive design privileges. Working closely with Paul, Gibson forged a relationship that would change popular culture forever. The Gibson Les Paul model—the most powerful and respected electric guitar in history—began with the 1952 release of the Les Paul Goldtop. After introducing the original Les Paul Goldtop in 1952, Gibson issued the Black Beauty, the mahogany-topped Les Paul Custom, in 1954. The Les Paul Junior (1954) and Special (1955) were also introduced before the canonical Les Paul Standard hit the market in 1958. With revolutionary humbucker pickups, this sunburst classic has remained unchanged for the half-century since it hit the market.
“The world has lost a truly innovative and exceptional human being today. I cannot imagine life without Les Paul. He would walk into a room and put a smile on anyone’s face. His musical charm was extraordinary and his techniques unmatched anywhere in the world,” said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar. “We will dedicate ourselves to preserving Les’ legacy to insure that it lives on forever. He touched so many lives throughout his remarkable life and his influence extends around the globe and across every boundary. I have lost a dear, personal friend and mentor, a man who has changed so many of our lives for the better.”
“I don’t think any words can describe the man we know as Les Paul adequately. The English language does not contain words that can pay enough homage to someone like Les. As the “Father of the Electric Guitar”, he was not only one of the world’s greatest innovators but a legend who created, inspired and contributed to the success of musicians around the world,” said Dave Berryman, President of Gibson Guitar. “I have had the privilege to know and work with Les for many, many years and his passing has left a deep personal void. He was simply put – remarkable in every way. As a person, a musician, a friend, an inventor. He will be sorely missed by us all,”
With the rise of the rock ’n’ roll revolution of 1955, Les Paul and Mary Ford’s popularity began to wane with younger listeners, though Paul would prove to be a massive influence on younger generation of guitarists. Still, Paul and Ford maintained their iconic presence with their wildly popular television show, which ran from 1953-1960. In 1964, the couple, parents to a son and daughter, divorced. Paul began playing in Japan, and recorded an LP for London Records before poor health forced him to take time off—as much as someone so inspired can take time off.
In the 1977, Paul resurfaced with a Grammy-winning Chet Atkins collaboration, Chester and Lester. Then the ailing guitarist, who’d already suffered arthritis and permanent hearing loss, had a heart attack, followed by bypass surgery.
Ever stubborn, Les recovered, and returned to live performance in the late 1980s. Even releasing the 2005 double-Grammy winner Les Paul & Friends: American Made World Played, featuring collaborations with a veritable who’s who of the electric guitar, including dozens of illustrious fans like Keith Richards, Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, and Joe Perry. In 2008, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame paid tribute to Les Paul in a week-long celebration of his life which culminated with a live performance by Les himself. Until recently Les continued to perform two weekly New York shows with the Les Paul Trio, at The Iridium Jazz Club in New York City, for over twelve years where a literal who’s who of the entertainment world has paid homage. It has been an honor to have Les Paul perform at The Iridium Jazz Club for the past twelve years hosting such luminaries as Paul McCartney, Keith Richards and others and is a tragic loss to owner Ron Sturm both personally and professionally. Iridium intends to celebrate Les Paul’s music and legacy every Monday night.
Les Paul has since become the only individual to share membership into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the National Inventors Hall of Fame, and the National Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Les is survived by his three sons Lester (Rus) G. Paul, Gene W. Paul and Robert (Bobby) R. Paul, his daughter Colleen Wess, son-in-law Gary Wess, long time friend Arlene Palmer, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A private Funeral service will be held in New York. A service in Waukesha, WI will be announced at a later date. Details will follow and will be announced for all services. Memorial tributes for the public will be announced at a future date. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Les Paul Foundation, 236 West 30th Street, 7th Floor, New York, New York 10001.
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Tuesday June 9, 2009
Source: Summerfest
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Summerfest officials have announced Admission Promotions for 2009, providing low or no-cost alternatives to paying the full gate price at this year’s festival. All exchanges, unless otherwise stated, will take place at the Mid-Gate promotions tent located across the street from the Summerfest Mid-Gate. All Admission Promotions start at Noon and run while ticket supplies last OR through 3:00 pm, whichever comes first, unless otherwise noted. Patrons can also visit Summerfest.com for complete details on all Admission Promotions.
New in 2009, the first 5,000 patrons who enter the Summerfest gates on select dates will receive a complimentary item as an added value. All Gate Giveaway items are while supplies last.
ADMISSION PROMOTIONS / GATE GIVEAWAYS OVERVIEW:
Thursday, June 25 is Stomp Out Hunger Day with FOX 6. All patrons arriving between Noon and 3:00 pm who donate three (3) non-perishable food items will receive one (1) FREE admission ticket! Donations will be accepted at the Mid-Gate promotions tent as well as the North Gate. All donations will benefit the Hunger Task Force.
GATE GIVEAWAY - On Thursday, June 25, the first 5,000 patrons will receive one (1) co-branded U.S. Cellular®/Summerfest Window Cling with special service and accessory offers, compliments of U.S. Cellular® and Summerfest. The giveaway starts at 5:00 pm while supplies last.
Friday, June 26 is Cedar Crest “Flip your Lid at Summerfest” Day from Noon – 3:00 pm or while supplies last. The first 1,500 patrons will receive one (1) FREE admission ticket at the Mid-Gate promotions booth when they turn in a lid and receipt from Woodman’s or Sendik’s Food Markets, dated June 1 – June 26, for the purchase of one (1) 48 oz. Cedar Crest ice cream. No copies or handwritten receipts will be accepted.
Friday, June 26 is Time Warner Cable Customer Appreciation Day. Present your Time Warner Cable Summerfest bill stuffer at any ticket window from Noon – 3:00 pm and you may purchase one Adult weekday admission ticket and get one FREE!
GATE GIVEAWAY - On Friday, June 26, the first 5,000 patrons will receive one (1) co-branded guitar shaped DeVry University/Summerfest Key Chain compliments of DeVry University and Summerfest. The giveaway starts at 5:00 pm while supplies last.
GATE GIVEAWAY - On Saturday, June 27, the first 5,000 patrons will receive one (1) Marcus Hotels & Resorts gift card booklet valued at over $75. Offer includes coupons to Mason Street Grill, Milwaukee Chop House, Kil@Wat, Miller Time Pub, Blu, Paradise Landing Indoor Waterpark, WELL Spa + Janice Salon and more. The giveaway starts at Noon while supplies last.
Sunday, June 28 is Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Newspaper Coupon Discount Day from Noon – 3:00 pm. Purchase a $15 admission for only $8 ($7 savings) when presenting an original 2009 Summerfest coupon from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel at any ticket window. Copies of coupon will not be accepted. One discounted admission per coupon, per person.
GATE GIVEAWAY - On Sunday, June 28, the first 5,000 patrons will receive one (1) co-branded Chipotle/Summerfest Cup Koozie with a special offer from Chipotle included, compliments of Chipotle Mexican Grill and Summerfest. The giveaway starts at Noon while supplies last.
Monday, June 29 is Time Warner Cable Children’s Fest Day with TODAY’S TMJ4. All patrons arriving between Noon and 3:00 pm will be admitted FREE! Spend a fun-filled day with the family enjoying free Children’s Fest activities including the Map of Fun and Family Ticket Package giveaways at 3:15 pm. Select food vendors will offer discounts on food & beverage items.
Tuesday, June 30 is Kapco’s 2 Buck Tuesday at Summerfest from Noon – 8:00 pm. All Patrons attending Summerfest on Tuesday, June 30 between Noon and 8:00 pm can purchase an admission ticket for only $2 compliments of Kapco! Purchase tickets now at Summerfest.com.
Wednesday, July 1 is Johnsonville & Pick ‘n Save/Copps Partyville Day from Noon – 3:00 pm or while supplies last. The first 2,000 patrons who show their receipts from any Pick ‘n Save or Copps Food Centers that specify the purchase of two (2) Johnsonville Party Packs (fresh Brats or Italian sausages) at the Mid-Gate promotions tent will receive one (1) FREE admission ticket. Receipt must be dated between June 14 and July 1. No copies of receipts will be accepted.
Wednesday, July 1 is Wisconsin Lottery Discount Day from Noon – 3:00 pm. Purchase an $8 adult admission ticket for only $3 ($5 savings) by presenting a non-winning Wisconsin Lottery Summerfest instant scratch ticket at any window. One discounted admission per lottery ticket, per person.
Thursday, July 2 is Northwestern Mutual “Make a Child Smile Day” from Noon – 3:00 pm or while supplies last. The first 1,500 patrons who donate any new, indoor children’s toy, book, art supplies or children’s G or PG rated DVD movie with a $5 minimum value will receive one (1) FREE admission ticket: All books donated will benefit the Next Door Foundation’s Books for Kids program. All other items collected will be used throughout the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin system. All items must be new with original tags attached and/or original packaging.
Thursday, July 2 is H.O.G.® Day from Noon – 3:00 pm. Patrons will receive one (1) FREE admission ticket when presenting a valid H.O.G.® (Harley Owners Group®) card at the tent located on the northwest corner of Chicago Street and Harbor Drive. One admission ticket per card, per person.
Friday, July 3 is Malt-O-Meal Day from Noon – 3:00 pm or while supplies last. The first 1,500 patrons will receive one (1) FREE admission ticket when presenting an original receipt from any Wisconsin grocer that specifies the purchase of any two (2) Malt-O-Meal Bag Cereals 10 oz. or larger. Receipt must be dated between June 25 and July 3, 2009. No copies or handwritten receipts will be accepted. To find the store nearest you go to Maltomeal.com.
Saturday, July 4 is CBS 58 Milwaukee / MDA Day from Noon – 3:00 pm or while supplies last. The first 1,500 patrons contributing $10 or more to the Muscular Dystrophy Association will receive one (1) FREE admission ticket.
Sunday, July 5 is We Energies Day from Noon – 3:00 pm. All patrons attending Summerfest on the final Sunday between Noon and 3:00 pm will receive FREE admission compliments of We Energies!
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Tuesday May 19, 2009
Source: Summerfest
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials are excited to announce the final Marcus Amphitheater show slated for Summerfest 2009. KISS will headline on Saturday, June 27 at 7:30 pm.
The brainchild of members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, KISS was founded in New York City in the early 70s. Known for their eccentric costumes, makeup and elaborate stage show, the band quickly became a favorite among American teenagers. Their hard rock sound proved to have multigenerational appeal as well.
Some of the band’s hit singles include power ballads like “Beth” and “Forever,” along with the rock anthem “Rock ‘N Roll All Nite.” The June 27 performance will include original members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, as well as Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer, all in full makeup and costume. This performance is one of only two concert dates the band currently has scheduled in the U.S. in 2009.
Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, May 26 at Noon and will be available for $72.00 (Red), $62.00 (Yellow), $47.00 (bench) and $27.00 (lawn). All prices include Summerfest admission. Tickets can be purchased at the Marcus Amphitheater Box Office, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, online at Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1.800.745.3000 (live Ticketmaster Agent) or 1.866.448.7849 (“Ticketmaster Express” automated phone line). Patrons may also utilize “ticketfast” at Ticketmaster.com to print bar coded concert tickets from home. Convenience fees may be added to all purchases.
Summerfest 2009 will take place June 25 – July 5 from noon until midnight daily. The World’s Largest Music Festival and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration attracts the music industry’s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites. The Marcus Amphitheater and 10 additional stages, along with a diverse selection of food and beverage vendors, marketplaces and interactive exhibits, are set against the Lake Michigan and downtown backdrops, creating a festival experience like no other. Patrons can also enjoy Miller Lite, the Great Taste of Summerfest. For more details visit Summerfest.com.
Thursday May 14, 2009
Source: Summerfest
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Summerfest officials today announce the lineup of headliners slated for the M&I Classic Rock Stage with Fiduciary Management, Miller Lite, 97.3 The Brew & My 95.7 during Summerfest 2009. The M&I Classic Rock Stage is located at the south end of Henry Maier Festival Park, and will be repositioned within the same area this year to allow for a larger capacity and improved traffic flow in and around the area.
The stage will feature the following headlining performers:
June 25 10:00 pm Loverboy
June 26 10:00 pm Frankie Beverly & Maze
June 27 5:30 pm Daryl Stuermer
June 27 10:00 pm Think Floyd
June 28 9:00 pm The Outlaws
June 29 9:00 pm Heart
June 30 9:30 pm Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
July 1 9:00 pm Foghat
July 2 10:00 pm Whitesnake
July 3 10:00 pm Lita Ford
July 4 10:00 pm Huey Lewis and The News
July 5 9:00 pm Elvis Costello and The Imposters
All performers and show times are subject to change.
Summerfest 2009 will take place June 25 – July 5 from noon until midnight daily. The World’s Largest Music Festival and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration attracts the music industry’s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites. The Marcus Amphitheater and 10 additional stages, along with a diverse selection of food and beverage vendors, marketplaces and interactive exhibits, are set against the Lake Michigan and downtown backdrops, creating a festival experience like no other. Patrons can also enjoy Miller Lite, the Great Taste of Summerfest. For more details visit Summerfest.com.
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Wednesday May 13, 2009
Source: Summerfest
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Summerfest officials are excited to announce yet another list of stage headlining entertainment for Summerfest 2009. The Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard featuring the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Miller High Life is once again proud to showcase a diverse selection of artists and music genres.
The Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard featuring the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Miller High Life will feature the following headlining performers:
June 25 - 8:00 pm - Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons
June 25 - 10:00 pm - Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band
June 26 - 10:00 pm - Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek
June 27 - 4:00 pm - Felix Cavaliere
June 27 - 10:00 pm - Barenaked Ladies
June 28 - 10:00 pm - Blues Traveler
June 29 - 5:00 pm - Erin McCarley
June 29 - 6:30 pm - Needtobreathe
June 29 - 8:00 pm - Brett Dennen
June 29 - 10:00 pm - Mat Kearney
June 30 - 7:30 pm - Carter Twins
June 30 - 9:30 pm - Phil Vassar
July 1 - 3:30 pm - Pete Francis of Dispatch
July 1 - 10:00 pm - Rusted Root
July 2 - 10:00 pm - Matisyahu
July 3 - 10:00 pm - The Roots
July 4 - 10:00 pm - TBA
July 5 - 7:30 pm - The Veronicas
July 5 - 9:00 pm - Kevin Rudolf
All performers and show times are subject to change.
In conjunction with its Big Backyard Stage at Summerfest, Briggs & Stratton hosted a “Battle of the Bands” site on MySpace, encouraging music enthusiasts from around the world to enter the competition. The winning band will perform live at Summerfest at the Big Backyard on Sunday, June 28. Over 750 bands entered the contest, and the public can vote for their favorite band from May 16 to June 7 at www.briggsbattleofthebands.com.
The Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard featuring the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Miller High Life is just one example of how Briggs & Stratton continually demonstrates its commitment to the community. Briggs & Stratton continues its longstanding commitment of supporting the arts and Summerfest, health and wellness initiatives like Briggs and Al’s Run & Walk, and various youth education programs. Briggs & Stratton contributes year round to improve lives in Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin communities.
Summerfest 2009 will take place June 25 – July 5 from noon until midnight daily. The World’s Largest Music Festival and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration attracts the music industry’s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites. The Marcus Amphitheater and 10 additional stages, along with a diverse selection of food and beverage vendors, marketplaces and interactive exhibits, are set against the Lake Michigan and downtown backdrops, creating a festival experience like no other. Patrons can also enjoy Miller Lite, the Great Taste of Summerfest. For more details visit Summerfest.com.
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