SUMMERFEST ANNOUNCES BRIGGS & STRATTON BIG BACKYARD HEADLINERS
Source: SummerfestLocation: 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.
