The Fray is as unsettled as its name

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Published July 4, 2009 at 11:52 p.m.

Not every rock singer is a rock frontman, as Isaac Slade proved when attempting to be the latter during Saturday's headlining performance by his band, the Fray, at the Marcus Amphitheater ...

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Bob Dylan Concert: The Rest of the Story

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Published July 3, 2009 at 2:58 p.m.
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If you read my thoughts on Wednesday’s Bob Dylan concert, you already know that I absolutely loved it. Now, here’s the rest of the story… Before going further, let me preface this by saying I was completely sober at the show. My daughters and I were sitting up on the far left side of the lawn at the Marcus Amphitheater, and during “Blind Willie McTell” I went out to get some water. I returned as Dylan launched into “Desolation Row,” and while walking down ... (read more) ...

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Bob Dylan: OUTSTANDING Concert!

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Published July 3, 2009 at 2:29 p.m.
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I built my entire11-day Summerfest calendar around Bob Dylan, and he delivered a fantastic show Wednesday night at the Marcus Amphitheater! Make no mistake about it, I am a huge fan of this musical genius and I loved his performance. Dylan is the greatest songwriter ever, and on this glorious summer night the baby boomers’ poet laureate gave us a most excellent setlist. Opening on guitar before moving to the keyboard, Dylan played some of my absolute favorite songs. As I’ve said many ...

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Willie Nelson

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Published July 3, 2009 at 11:35 a.m.
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Willie Nelson is a genuine American icon who transcends musical genres. He’s a country legend, a respected elder of the jam band tribe and a folk-rocker all rolled into one. As the opening act for Bob Dylan on a gorgeous night at the Marcus Amphitheater, Willie gave us a sixty-minute set filled with the hits I’ve loved seeing him play for the last thirty years. “Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain,” “Georgia on My Mind,” “City of New Orleans” and “On ... (read more) ...

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No Doubt happy to have Gwen back

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Published July 3, 2009 at 12:19 a.m.

No Doubt's Marcus Amphitheater show on Thursday was an all-out love fest, with the recently reunited band members showering each other with praise, pausing to soak in nostalgia, and smiling their way through a hit-filled set that showed no signs of rust ...

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Stevie Wonder at the Marcus Amphitheater

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Published June 29, 2009 at 11:11 a.m.
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It was another glorious night at the Marcus Amphitheater, as Stevie Wonder returned to The Big Gig for the second straight year and delivered a stirring tribute to Michael Jackson for an appreciative crowd. It was clearly an emotional evening for Stevie, and probably the most poignant display I’ve ever witnessed at a concert. Not only is he a consummate entertainer, but he also wears his heart on his sleeve. And on this night, he struggled at times with the loss of his friend. At one point ...

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Expressions of the heart

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Published June 29, 2009 at 12:39 a.m.

Summerfest will not witness another concert like Stevie Wonder's performance Sunday at the Marcus Amphitheater for a very long time.It was an evening filled with genuine emotion. It was also spontaneous, unpredictable, confusing - and for a few moments, quite alarming ...

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Musical odd couple hit it off

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Published June 27, 2009 at 1:14 a.m.

The Keith Urban/Counting Crows marriage was the great booking experiment of Summerfest '09. As it turned out Friday night at the Marcus Amphitheater, even seriously smitten young ladies have a taste for folk-rock as well as hunky Aussie guitar heroes ...

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Kiss still shouts it out loud

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Published June 25, 2009 at 11:50 p.m.

Celebrating more than 35 years of painting their faces and blowing stuff up, Kiss proved Saturday night that they've got plenty more rock left in their lycra-and-leather tanks ...

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Going country

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Published June 25, 2009 at 6:15 p.m.

It's a pickin' and grinnin' year at Summerfest. Most years, Entertainment Director Bob Babisch says, he doesn't like to book more than two country shows in the Marcus Amphitheater, because he doesn't like to have them compete with one another ...

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