Tuesday May 31, 2011 Source:Summerfest Location: Summerfest
MILWAUKEE – May 31, 2011 – Summerfest officials are excited to announce significant savings on admission to Summerfest with low cost alternative packages, as well as deals on other local attractions and businesses.
Milwaukee Brewers and Summerfest 2 for $24 Ticket Package
Summerfest and the Brewers have teamed up again to offer a ticket package that includes one Summerfest General Admission ticket, good any time during Summerfest 2011, as well as one Terrace Reserved ticket to the Brewers home games against the Rays & Twins June 20-24. The package also includes a special edition Brewers-Summerfest long sleeve t-shirt. To order, visit brewers.com/summerfest or call (414) 902-4000. This offer ends June 24.
Harley - Davidson Museum® and Summerfest Rock-N-Roll 2-For-$20 Ticket Package
The package includes one Summerfest General Admission ticket, good any time during Summerfest 2011, as well as one adult admission to the Harley-Davidson Museum, good through December 31, 2011. The $20 package represents a collective savings of $11. Patrons can order online now at Summerfest.com through June 10, 2011.
Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon Ticket Offer
Beginning now, spend $30 or more at any participating Milwaukee area Cost Cutters salon and receive one free Summerfest General Admission ticket while supplies last. Visit Costcutters.com for a location nearest you.
The Business Journal Power Lunch
All patrons presenting an original coupon (printed in the Business Journal) will receive one FREE admission ticket valid Noon – 2:00 pm any weekday (7 days). Duplications will not be accepted, original coupons only.
Summerfest 2011 will take place June 29th – July 3rd and July 5th – 10th, from noon until midnight, daily. Summerfest will be closed Monday, July 4th. 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. The aforementioned creates a festival experience like no other. Patrons can also enjoy Miller Lite, the Official Beer of Summerfest. For more details visit Summerfest.com.
The Cars on State Classic Car Show returns to State Street in Madison for a fifth year on Saturday, June 4, 2010, from 10 am to 3 pm. More than 100 classic cars will be on display on State Street from the State Capitol to the UW campus. For event information, see www.carsonstate.com or call (608) 512-1342.
Cars to be featured in the show include a 1932 Ford Coupe, a 1949 Packard Deluxe 8, a 1950 Pontiac Streamliner, a 1952 Willys convertible (owned by Madison Fire Department Fire Marshall Ed Ruckriegel), two Austin-Healey convertibles (one 1956, the other 1967), a 1957 Ford Thunderbird, a 1959 Edsel station wagon, a 1973 Plymouth Cuda, a 1976 Rolls Royce, and a 1981 DeLorean DMC 12 (the “Back to the Future” car).
Organized by the Greater State Street Business Association with support from Madison’s Central Business Improvement District (BID), Cars on State has quickly become a downtown Madison tradition, with thousands of spectators packing State Street. This family-friendly event offers a perfect day to come downtown, take a stroll to see the cars and talk to the owners, and explore downtown’s more than 370 shops and restaurants, many locally owned. For more event information, plus where to stay, park, shop, dine, and play in downtown Madison, see www.carsonstate.com
Summerfest announces “Let’s Fest!” campaign with 100,000 ticket giveaway, opening day headliners, and introduces a limited edition commemorative opening day ticket.
Summerfest officials are excited to announce preliminary plans for the “Let’s Fest!” campaign to reward Summerfest fans and promote Summerfest 2011. Elements of the campaign were exclusively revealed via a new “Summerfest Insider” video on Summerfest.com at Noon CST, which included plans to give away over 100,000 Summerfest tickets to Fest-fans now through Summerfest 2011, which runs June 29–July 3 and July 5–10. Fest-fans are encouraged to stay connected to Summerfest, its sponsors, and marketing partners to find out how they can win various tickets in the upcoming weeks. The video clip was the first in a series of new “Summerfest Insider” social media video clips which will keep Fest-goers connected to the latest and greatest Summerfest news, updates, and inside information by simply “Liking” Summerfest on Facebook and visiting Summerfest.com.
As part of the “Let’s Fest!” ticket giveaway, Summerfest is celebrating its new opening day, Wednesday, June 29, in a big way by introducing a new limited edition, Commemorative Opening Day Ticket valid only on Wednesday, June 29. The Commemorative Opening Day Ticket also includes a bonus coupon for a $1.00 beer during the World’s Largest Happy Hour, sponsored by Hooter’s, during a return visit on the following Wednesday, July 6 from 5:00–7:00pm. The collectable ticket carries over a $20 value; however, the ticket is not available for purchase. Summerfest will give away 44,000 of the Commemorative Opening Day Tickets in honor of its 44th Anniversary and the new Opening Day, Wednesday June 29, and to thank Fest-fans for their decades of support. Fans can score these special tickets through participating in new “Let’s Fest!” promotions, such as upcoming social media driven scavenger hunts, surprise events, online video contests, and more. Details on these opportunities will be forthcoming in the weeks and months ahead. To amplify the Opening Day festivities, Summerfest will host mega-Opening Day headlining performances by Hall & Oates, Jack’s Mannequin, Meatloaf, Saving Abel, Buddy Guy, Matisyahu, Max Weinberg, and many more. Summerfest will announce the Marcus Amphitheater headliner slated for Opening Day next week. Opening Day will also feature other fun surprises and a fireworks show like never before, as Summerfest and Bartollota Fireworks team up to create Summerfest’s Biggest Bang Ever with a massive, “can’t miss” spectacle salute finale.
New this year, Summerfest will let fans “be first to know” about this year’s line-up through new Summerfest Headliner Release Parties coming in April. These new events will take place all over town, and Summerfest and its sponsors will exclusively announce one stage’s headliner line-up, “live” at each event, and prior to issuing any social media or press releases on the information. The Headliner Release Parties will be free to the public. Those in attendance will receive a Commemorative Opening Day Ticket and have a chance to win Summerfest tickets and prize packs, including Marcus Amphitheater tickets, VIP access and more.
Fans are encouraged to stay connected to Summerfest and check Summerfest.com, “Like” Summerfest on Facebook or follow Summerfest on Twitter to find out how they can get their Summerfest tickets and Commemorative Opening Day Tickets this year and be on the lookout for surprise Summerfest Street Team visits over the next few months at local bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues around the city.
Get ready for an amazing Summerfest in 2011. “Let’s Fest!” Summerfest 2011 will take place June 29–July 3 and July 5–10, from Noon until Midnight, daily. Summerfest will be closed Monday, July 4. 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. They create a festival experience like no other. Patrons can also enjoy Miller Lite, the Official Beer of Summerfest.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 Source:Michael J Media Location: Madison, Wisconsin
SUNSPOT’S “GO, PACK!” GAINING TRACTION ALONG WITH SUPER BOWL HYPE, Madison Rock Band’s Song Licensed By FOX Sports and Being Spun Regionally.
Madison, WI, Rock band Sunspot has racked up a few awards and a lot of recognition during the past decade, including winning Rock Album of the Year in the Madison Area Music Association Awards for their most recent audio release, Singularity. But it’s quite possible that Sunspot will enjoy some level of national recognition this week, as their song, Go, Pack! was licensed by FOX Sports just before the NFL postseason began last month. The track has not been played on any national broadcasts yet, but regional affiliate Fox 47 has been spinning the song on its ads hyping the Green Ba Packers’ berth in Super Bowl XLV this Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition, the song is being spun on radio stations in Merrill, Wisconsin; in Wausau, WI and Kenosha, WI; as far away as Denver, CO; and on Madison’s own 105.5 Triple M, all markets where Sunspot enjoys a rabid fan base built through incessant regional touring.
“When I was a kid, our priest literally would end his sermons just in time so that everyone could get home in time for kickoff,” said bassist and lead singer Mike Huberty. “All of us were born and raised in Wisconsin, so we bleed green and gold and we wanted to write a song that expressed that. We’re over the moon that Packers’ fans have embraced it and we’re looking forward to cranking it up after watching the Pack decimates Pittsburgh to become this year’s Super Bowl champs!”
Huberty also added that while Sunspot is far from a “jock rock band,” the Packers are the one thing that has united the jocks and everyone else in Wisconsin. Will they unite in victory Sunday night? Time will tell, and it will also tell if Sunspot will be a household name by next week as well. Also, for those in the Madison area, Sunspot will also be performing live at Scatz Sports Bar in Middleton on Sunday for their Super Bowl party, from the end of the game until midnight.
Sunspot is three musicians that sound like an army. They’re the biggest sounding trio you’ve ever heard. With three-part harmonies, a blazing guitarist, a funny and poignant lyricist and singer, a killer chick drummer, and a real deal multimedia experience, they bring a live show that’s part theater, part art performance, part arena rock extravaganza, and all fun. Singalong rock with big guitars, smart lyrics, and a sense of humor, the trio from Madison, Wisconsin combines the physical impact of hard-hitting rock with the ear candy of pop music and the thoughtful words of a singer-songwriter. Think the Fountains of Wayne or Barenaked Ladies with Lars Ulrich on drums and Eddie Van Halen on guitar. Sunspot’s most recent CD, Singularity, was named Madison’s Rock Album of the Year by the Madison Area Music Association. Two of the tracks would go on to win awards in Madison, “No Place Like Home” as Rock Song of the Year, and “Sweet Relief” took home Video of the Year.
After joining forces in 1996 as students at the University of Wisconsin, they’ve gone on to record and release five albums, a DVD, and over a hundred biweekly video podcasts (Sunspot Road Mania), and have performed hundreds of shows all over the country, sharing the stage with bands like Death Cab for Cutie, The Flaming Lips, Sponge, SevenMaryThree, Hot Hot Heat, and Sick Puppies. In 2010, Sunspot designed a unique live experience that was a combination of theater, audience participation, multimedia stage show, and rock concert party. The show, Major Arcana, linked live performances of their songs with a storyline and the band took it on a national tour. In December, Sunspot released the DVD version of their multimedia spectacle, Major Arcana, as a full 90-minute concert film accompanied by audio commentary, special features, and more surprises. The band also plans to release a new album in the spring of 2011.
Tuesday February 1, 2011 Source:Big Hassle Media Location: New York City
Available at Bandcamp with donations going to benefit Wisconsin based charities including The Foundation for Madison WI, Public Schools.
Wisconsin born and bred, Locksley are always proud to let people know about their home state. They let that pride show through with the song “Oh, Wisconsin!” a tribute to the state and a rally cry for all Packers fans excited to see Green Bay in the Superbowl, be they young or old, big or small, or prefer their cheese curds fried or squeaky (un-fried for the uncheesucated). It’s something all Sconnies near and far can get behind, especially when considering donations made on Band Camp will go directly to Wisconsin based charities including the Foundation for Madison, WI Public Schools http://www.fmps.org/ among others.
Suppose you haven’t had the pleasure of living in or visiting the badger state, or don’t consider yourself a Packers fan? Well there’s still a lot to love about the song “Oh, Wisconsin!,” which is at its heart a story many can relate to. “Oh, Wisconsin!” is about growing up in small town America with dreams of big city lights, and missing home after you’ve left.
Fittingly, Locksley are a Madison, WI band who now call New York City home. Over the past few years they’ve built up a devoted fan base on the strength of their hook filled straightforward rock ‘n’ roll and dedication to perfecting their live act. This summer they will release their new album featuring the single “The Whip” which last week was unexpectedly picked up by select Top 40 stations.
Thursday November 11, 2010 Source:Last Crack Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Underground metal legends LAST CRACK have announced they will be broadcasting their upcoming November 13, 2010 concert in Madison, Wisconsin to the world on www.infernalrockradio.com. Listeners will be able to tune in and hear a 2+ hour concert featuring many of the songs from their critically acclaimed albums on Roadrunner Records “Sinister Funkhouse #17” and “Burning Time” plus a few new songs not yet released on an official album.
“it’s pretty cool to think we could be playing a show in Madison and our friend Tamme from Holland or Geert from Belgium could be drinking his morning coffee or driving to work while listening to us live,” says guitarist Paul Schluter, “it will be the first time Last Crack has ever done anything like this.”
“European fans lamented on not being able to attend the show on the Last Crack event page on Facebook,” Schluter continues, “But now we’ve come up with a great solution thanks to Infernal Rock Radio.”
Tune in to www.infernalrockradio.com starting at 8pm to hear the pre-show which will include interviews of the band, longtime fans and much more. Then at 11pm listen to the entire live concert simulcast live.
Milwaukee’s 102.9 The Hog/WHQG-FM announced today it will introduce international rock icon Nikki Sixx to its audience tonight, October 18. The station will air the nationally syndicated Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx weekdays from 7 p.m. to midnight, and The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx on Sundays from 8 - 10 p.m. local time.
Each night on Sixx Sense, host Nikki Sixx discusses music and lifestyle topics as he gives listeners a backstage look at the world and mind of a rock star. Joined by co-host Kerri Kasem, Sixx provides his unique perspective and attitude as the duo welcomes celebrity guests, recording artists and fascinating characters from all walks of life. All this and more is coupled with the radio station’s playlist. The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx is a two-hour original weekend program spotlighting the internationally renowned rocker in his role as radio host and tastemaker. In addition to featuring chart-topping music each week, Sixx highlights new and emerging artists, talks with guests from all areas of entertainment, and shares his personal new music pick.
WHQG-FM Program Director Keith Hastings stated, “Nikki Sixx is a flat-out superstar who breaks a lot of rules-luckily we have no rule book for The HOG! Sixx Sense and The Side Show Countdown are perfect for a hard rockin’ city like Milwaukee!” Sixx’s radio programs air in more than 60 markets, both nationally and internationally, including Los Angeles, Dallas/Ft. Worth,Boston, Atlanta, Detroit, Seattle, Tampa, Denver and San Antonio. For additional information, please visit www.1029thehog.com
Since launching last February, Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx and The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx are fast becoming the place to hear it first for guests from all walks of life, including rock royalty, the first man on the moon, authors, actors and everyone in between. Dave Grohl, Jared Leto, Lemmy Kilmister, Perez Hilton, Rob Halford, CSI creator Anthony Zuiker, Four Agreements author Don Miguel Ruiz, Dog The Bounty Hunter and others have joined Sixx and his Sixx Sense co-host Kerri Kasem for their special brand of conversation. In addition, they’ve world-premiered albums and songs for artists and bands like Buckcherry, Drowning Pool and Slash and hosted the announcement for this summer’s OZZFest. Nationally syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks, Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx broadcasts Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight local time, and The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx is available for air Saturday or Sunday between 6 a.m. and midnight local time.
