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Summerfest Day 5: Eric Clapton and Roger Daltrey

Published June 28, 2010 at 9:02 a.m.

Guitar legend Eric Clapton means different things to different generations. Along with Roger Daltrey, former front man of The Who, Clapton plays the Marcus Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.

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A Golden opening day at Summerfest

Published June 25, 2009 at 11:03 p.m.

Former Packers legend Paul Hornung (pictured) was among the attractions as Summerfest kicked off its 11-day run on Thursday at the Lakefront.

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Spoon dished it out and we ate it all up

Published June 30, 2009 at 1:31 a.m.

When I interviewed Spoon just days before its Pabst Theater stop on its "Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga" tour in 2007, all drummer Jim Eno wanted to talk about was Summerfest.

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Dropkicks Murphys get the Roadhouse hopping

Published June 27, 2009 at 1:44 a.m.

Dropkick Murphys made their first Summerfest appearance Friday night and it's not a reach to say it won't be their last. The Boston-based Celtic punk outfit, which has developed a devoted local following with frequent visits and sweat-drenched shows in tiny clubs all the way up to the Eagles Ballroom, played an energetic 90-minute set before a jam-packed house at the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse.

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The complete Summerfest lineup for Friday

Published July 3, 2009 at 7:57 a.m.

Gavin DeGraw, Shinedown and The Roots (pictured) headline sidestages Friday at Summerfest.

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The complete Summerfest lineup for Sunday

Published July 5, 2009 at 8:39 a.m.

Here is the complete Summerfest lineup for Sunday, the final day of the Big Gig.

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Venice Club remains a must-hit Fest destination

Published July 1, 2009 at 3:56 p.m.

Located near the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse, the Venice Club remains a popular destination for hungry Summerfest guests and there is one major reason: the fried eggplant. "We are the largest seller of eggplant in the world for 11 days," said Tom Balistreri, one of the operators. "We sell a ton of eggplant a day." Venice Club's product -- served French fry-style -- is hot, crispy and topped with lemon and cheese and is perfect for sharing.

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The complete Summerfest lineup for Saturday

Published July 4, 2009 at 8:03 a.m.

Happy Fourth of July, everyone. If you're not enjoying a back yard BBQ of some kind, you should head down to the Lakefront for one of the last days of Summerfest '09. Here is the complete music lineup for Saturday.

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The complete Summerfest lineup for Thursday

Published July 2, 2009 at 8:26 a.m.

Week two of Sumemrfest is rolling along smoothly with new bands to pick from each day. Here is the complete Summerfest lineup for Thursday, June 2.

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Summerfest Day 7: Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson

Published July 1, 2009 at 5:17 a.m.

The iconic Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson visit The Amp tonight for a 7:30 p.m. performance. Both musicians released albums earlier this year, and some tickets to the show are still available.