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.

Read Article Read    Post Talkback Post Talkback

Dylan, Nelson give fans classic songs but little else

Published July 2, 2009 at 5:32 a.m.


Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan kicked off their summer tour at Summerfest's Marcus Amphitheater Wednesday night, and although they performed many fan favorites, the lack of video screens or an encore featuring both performers left some feeling lukewarm about the concert.

Read Article Read    Post Talkback Post Talkback

Summerfest books 16-year-old Bieber

Published March 16, 2010 at 7:02 a.m.


Summerfest has added 16-year-old Canadian R&B-tinged pop sensation Justin Bieber to its Marcus Amphitheater lineup. Sean Kingston opens.

Read Article Read    Post Talkback Post Talkback

Closer To God

Tagged with:

summerfest

Published Aug. 24, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.

My favorite band of all time - Nine Inch Nails - is on the last leg of their final tour. Lead Nail Trent Reznor is calling it quits as a road act; he is getting married soon and plans to do some "nonmusical" stuff ... Reznor says he may still record as Nine Inch Nails but as a touring band this is it ... I have seen NIN a half dozen times in concert. The first was at the Riverside Theater (!) with Courtney Love's band Hole and a then-unknown act from Florida called Marilyn Manson. The concert

Read Article Read    Post Talkback Post Talkback

Reflections On Lollapalooza 2009

Tagged with:

big gig, chicago, summerfest

Published Aug. 13, 2009 at 11:11 a.m.
449801-reflections-on-lollapalooza-2009

Hey - it has been a while since I have written. I am glad to see that folks are still visiting this site, despite Summerfest being long gone ... Well, I attended my second Chicago Lollapalooza festival last week. Last summer was heaven on earth for me: the weather was perfect, the acts amazing. I couldn't have asked for a better experience ... In fact I have to admit I got misty eyed on the ride home. I enjoyed Lolla 2008 so much I didn't want it to end ... This year? Ummmm ... First off the

Read Article Read    Post Talkback Post Talkback

Albums that are "must have"

Published July 24, 2009 at 12:14 a.m.

Bruce Springsteen- The River ... The Whigs- Mission Control ... The Black Keys- Magic Potion ... Explosions in the Sky- The Earth Is not a cold dead place ... Fleet Foxes- Fleet Foxes ... Joe Purdy- Julie Blue ... Wilco- Sky Blue Sky ...   ...   ...

Read Article Read    Post Talkback Post Talkback

Filmed At The Fest!

Tagged with:

chicago, earth, wind and fire, summerfest, summerfest's

Published July 1, 2009 at 12:16 p.m.
340309-filmed-at-the-fest

The new Michael Mann film based on the life and times of gangster John Dillinger called Public Enemies and starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale is getting a lot of media attention here. As you are well aware Enemies was filmed quite extensively in Wisconsin ... What you may not have known is that another high profile film was shot here in Milwaukee, and ALSO opens this weekend. It's called Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs and is the story of Summerfest's headliners this year, as well as

Read Article Read    Post Talkback Post Talkback

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.

Read Article Read    Post Talkback Post Talkback

Dylan, Nelson give fans classic songs but little else

Published July 2, 2009 at 12:32 a.m.


Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan kicked off their summer tour at Summerfest's Marcus Amphitheater Wednesday night, and although they performed many fan favorites, the lack of video screens or an encore featuring both performers left some feeling lukewarm about the concert.

Read Article Read    Post Talkback Post Talkback

How does a Rock & Roll Guru Decide on Tonight’s Headliners?

Tagged with:

chicago, earth, wind & fire, miller lite oasis, summerfest

Published June 30, 2009 at 12:21 p.m.
333505-how-does-a-rock--amp--roll-guru-decide-on-tonight’s-headliners

Today I face the most difficult decision of the entire 11-day run, which also illustrates why Summerfest is the world’s greatest music festival. We have an abundance of riches in tonight’s headliners. Check out this incredible lineup: The Amphitheater features Chicago with Earth, Wind & Fire. Buddy Guy plus Davey Knowles & Back Door Slam at the Harley Roadhouse. The Wailers at Miller Lite Oasis. What will I choose????? Stay tuned to see… In addition, there’s Joan ... (read more) ...

Read Article Read    Post Talkback Post Talkback


Featured Advertiser: