Filmed At The Fest!

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Published July 1, 2009 at 12:16 p.m.
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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

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

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Published June 30, 2009 at 12:21 p.m.
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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) ...

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This Chicago team gets applause for its hits

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Published July 1, 2009 at 12:32 a.m.

Going all the way back to the '70s, Chicago has liked to tour with other groups. It made several road trips with the Beach Boys, and this year it's making the rounds for the third time with Earth, Wind & Fire ...

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The complete Summerfest lineup for Tuesday

Published June 30, 2009 at 8:33 a.m.


The Summerfest lineup for Tuesday includes a performance by Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy.

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Earth Wind and Fire and Chicago

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Published June 28, 2009 at 2:27 p.m.

Anyone know which band is going on first? I hope it's EWF! How might I find out? ...

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Summerfest Day 6: Earth, Wind and Fire and Chicago

Published June 30, 2009 at 8:34 a.m.


Despite nearly a combined 60 years of writing, recording and touring, neither band shows any sign of slowing down and they're coming back for more. Recent releases include Earth, Wind and Fire's 2009 release "The Promise" and Chicago's much anticipated release of "Stone of Sisyfus."

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Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire Team Up For New Music

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Published May 29, 2009 at 1:48 p.m.
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After several years of touring together and a new joint charity single, Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire are contemplating a full-scale collaborative album project ...

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Marcus Amphitheater or Retirement Home

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Published May 24, 2009 at 7:07 p.m.

I thought it would be interesting to post the date of each bands first album release ... Thusday June 25th:  Bon Jovi (1984 = 25 YEARS AGO) ... Friday June 26th: Keith Urban (1991 = 18 YEARS AGO)  and Counting Crows (1993 = 16 YEARS AGO) ... Saturday June 27th: KISS (1974 = 35 YEARS AGO) ... Sunday June 28th: Stevie Wonder (1963 = 46 YEARS AGO) & John Legend (2004 = FIVE YEARS AGO) ... Monday June 29th: George Strait (1981 = 28 YEARS AGO), Blake Shelton (2001 = 8 YEARS AGO) & Julianne

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GRADE THE AMP

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Published May 19, 2009 at 11:37 a.m.

Thusday June 25th:  Bon Jovi ... Friday June 26th: Keith Urban and Counting Crows ... Saturday June 27th: KISS ... Sunday June 28th: Stevie Wonder & John Legend ... Monday June 29th: George Strait, Blake Shelton & Julianne Hough ... Tuesday June 30th: Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire ... Wednesday July 1st: Bob Dylan & Willie Nelson ... Thursday July 2nd: No Doubt & Paramore ... Friday July 3rd: Kenny Chesney & Miranda Lambert ... Saturday July 4th: The Fray & Jack's Mannequin ...

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KISS Off Summerfest

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Published May 19, 2009 at 11:32 a.m.

Un-f**king - believable ... So KISS is the final Amp show for Summerfest 2009 ... With headliners like Chicago, Earth,Wind and Fire,Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Lynard Skynard,and side stage performers such as Lita Ford, Loverboy, Huey Lewis and The News, the Bodeans, and Joan Jett as "entertainment" for the Big Gig this year, I am wondering to myself what year this is exactly ... 1979? 1982? 1989? ... I mean c'mon. WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????? ... Those braincell-deficent bloggers who

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