BOB DYLAN TO HEADLINE MARCUS AMPHITHEATER DURING SUMMERFEST 2009
Source: SummerfestLocation: Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials are excited to announce the ninth show slated for Summerfest 2009. Bob Dylan will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Wednesday, July 1 at 7:30 PM along with special guest Willie Nelson.
Dylan, a musician and songwriter for over five decades, has influenced numerous genres of music and multiple generations. A pioneer in the folk-rock and country-rock genres, his unconventional voice redefined the role of vocalist in popular music. Many of his songs, like “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “The Times They are a Changin’,” have become timeless classics. His most recent album, Together Through Life will be released April 28.
As a songwriter and performer, Willie Nelson has become a country music icon. His music is influenced by Western swing, jazz, country, honky tonk, rock & roll, folk and blues, creating a distinctive, elastic hybrid. Some of his many hits include “Always on My Mind”, “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,” and “Highwayman.”
Tickets for Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson will go on sale Saturday, May 2 at 10 AM and will be available for $59.50 (Red), $49.50 (Yellow), and $37.00 (bench). 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.
A limited number of bar-coded wristbands for free, general admission lawn seats will be available the day of the concert for this show. The wristbands will be issued in the forecourt of the Marcus Amphitheater on a first-come, first-served basis the day of the show to patrons who have obtained admission to the grounds. Patrons must obtain admission to Summerfest in addition to any free general admission lawn ticket.
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.
