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By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - July 13, 2010
Photographer John Schulze logged a lot of time on the Summerfest grounds during the Big Gig. Here are some of his favorite snaps from the final few days.
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Photographer John Schulze logged a lot of time on the Summerfest grounds during the Big Gig. Here are some of his favorite snaps from the final few days.
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Summerfest 2010: A final look at the final days
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - July 13, 2010
Photographer John Schulze logged a lot of time on the Summerfest grounds during the Big Gig. Here are some of his favorite ...Read more ...
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Another look back at Summerfest 2010
By Joshua Miller, Special to OnMilwaukee.com - July 10, 2010
Photographer John Schulze shares volume two of his favorite Summerfest shots -- taken between days 5 and 8 -- which ...Read more ...
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Photo gallery: Summerfest Day 11
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - July 05, 2010
After a steamy Fourth of July, the Big Gig closed its gates for 2010. Photographer John Schulze was on hand to capture ...Read more ...
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Devo set closes Summerfest, spawns instant sticky, rainy classic
By Andy Tarnoff - July 05, 2010
Not only did I never expect to see Devo, I never thought I'd see them at Summerfest. So when I found out the new-wave, ...Read more ...
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Underwood wraps up Big Gig with big show
By Colleen Clexton, Special to OnMilwaukee.com - July 05, 2010
The 2010 edition of Summerfest came to a close with Carrie Underwood showing off her natural talent at the Marcus Amphitheater. ...Read more ...
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Counting Crows set a polarizing, mixed bag of a show
By Jen Reti, Special to OnMilwaukee.com - July 04, 2010
Only those who'd ventured to the Counting Crows Web site, pre-concert, or those aware of Duritz's affinity for the previous ...Read more ...
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Photo gallery: Summerfest Day 10
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - July 04, 2010
The penultimate day of the Big Gig came and went as sunny skies gave way to brilliant fireworks at the Lakefront. OnMilwaukee.com's ...Read more ...
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Photo gallery: RUSH at the Marcus Amphitheater
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - July 04, 2010
Legendary Canadian trio Rush performed a slew of its hits and some newer material during a headlining set Saturday night ...Read more ...
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Rush fills Amphitheater with emotion, energy
By Dave Mikolajek - July 04, 2010
In a three-hour Marcus Amphitheater performance Saturday night, Rush treated fans to an extensive trip through the band's ...Read more ...
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Summerfest grounds have a long history
By Andrew Wagner - July 03, 2010
For many, "going to the Lakefront" means the same thing as going to Summerfest. But the Henry Maier Festival Park has ...Read more ...
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Photo gallery: Summerfest Day 9
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - July 03, 2010
With the holiday weekend upon us and Summerfest entering its final days, the action definitely is heating up at Maier ...Read more ...
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The Heavy rolls through Summerfest
By Josh Miller - July 03, 2010
For English band The Heavy and singer Kelvin Swaby, life moves too fast and furious to slow down. To combat that, they ...Read more ...
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"American Idol" tour offers 10 mini-concerts at Summerfest
By Tim Cuprisin - July 03, 2010
With anywhere from two to four songs, each of the 10 "American Idol" finalists offered their own min-concerts to enthusiastic ...Read more ...
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Photo gallery: Summerfest Day 8
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - July 02, 2010
The 2010 edition of The Big Gig headed into its final weekend with a strong lineup of sun, fun and music. Photographer ...Read more ...
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Photo gallery: Santana at Summerfest
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - July 02, 2010
Carlos Santana, one of the great guitarists of this and any era, headlined the Marcus Amphitheater on Thursday night ...Read more ...
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The Hold Steady hits Summerfest
By Drew Olson - July 02, 2010
The Hold Steady, featuring Whitefish Bay native Galen Polivka on bass and Janesville's Tad Kubler on lead guitar, hit ...Read more ...
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Who were the headliners for Summerfest 1976?
By Jeff Sherman - July 01, 2010
I got a framed poster of the Summerfest lineup from 1976 as a gift recently. It's pretty cool and a great reminder of ...Read more ...
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Keeping Summerfest safe: Riding along with Bell Ambulance's EMTs
By Andy Tarnoff - July 01, 2010
OnMilwaukee.com Publisher Andy Tarnoff saw a different side of crowd control Tuesday night at Summerfest, where he rode ...Read more ...
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Photo gallery: Summerfest Day 7
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - July 01, 2010
The 2010 edition of the Big Gig has passed the midpoint and photographer John Schulze was there to catch the action ...Read more ...
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Usher is smooth in return to Summerfest
By Nirvana Cobb - July 01, 2010
It has been more than a few years since Usher last headlined a concert in our fair city, so it shouldn't be surprising ...Read more ...
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The $20 Summerfest challenge
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - June 30, 2010
Last year when we did a similar challenge, we set a rule for ourselves that we couldn't use our money for food or drink. ...Read more ...
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Summerfest Recap: Day 6
By Josh Miller - June 30, 2010
Summerfest rolled on with sets by Earl Greyhound, John the Savage, Guster and more.Read more ...
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Suggestions for Summerfest virgins
By Molly Snyder - June 30, 2010
This weekend, I took a friend to Summerfest who had never been there before. Prior to our visit -- which was Friday ...Read more ...
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Photo Gallery: Summerfest Day 6
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - June 30, 2010
As you walk around the grounds at Henry Maier Festival Park, be sure and smile. You never know when photographer John ...Read more ...
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Porter brings gratitude and guitar mastery to Big Gig
By Molly Snyder - June 29, 2010
Tonight on Summerfest's Potawatomi Bingo Casino Stage, Willy Porter -- a Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter known for ...Read more ...
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Grammar police invade Summerfest men's room
By Drew Olson - June 29, 2010
Going to the men's room at Summerfest can make you smarter. Provided you go the right one.Read more ...
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Welcoming back my buddy, Bay, and his band, Some Hear Explosions
By Andy Tarnoff - June 29, 2010
With an hour-long spot at the Cool TV Rock Stage, Some Hear Explosions played all 11 tracks from its new disc -- though ...Read more ...
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Pan Am shows some promise
By Drew Olson - June 29, 2010
A young band from L.A. mentioned the Brewers from the stage, but it wasn't pandering. Pan Am, a band with baseball bloodlines, ...Read more ...
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Summerfest lets companies pitch products
By Andrew Wagner - June 29, 2010
Summerfest is all about music, with food and beer a close second. It's also an opportunity for companies to pitch their ...Read more ...
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Late cancellations a headache for promoters
By Drew Olson - June 29, 2010
Summerfest officials had to scramble last week when country legends Brooks & Dunn canceled their date tonight at the ...Read more ...
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Photo gallery: Summerfest Day 5
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - June 29, 2010
With Eric Clapton and Roger Daltrey at the Marcus Amphitheater, the crowd was a little older on Monday than Sunday, ...Read more ...
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Bluesy Clapton Summerfest set draws from legendary catalog
By Andy Tarnoff - June 28, 2010
Seeing Eric Clapton live has long been on my "bucket list" of concerts. It's not that I'm a huge fan. While I enjoy ...Read more ...
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Latz takes center stage on kids day
By Drew Olson - June 28, 2010
Maybe it was fitting that Monday was "Kids Day" at Summerfest Tallan Noble Latz is, after all, is still a kid. But, ...Read more ...
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The Big Gig means big business for Saz's
By Amy L. Schubert - June 28, 2010
For many people, Summerfest means 11 days of music. For others, it means Saz's mozzarella sticks, sour cream and chive ...Read more ...
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Catching up with Some Hear Explosions
By Andy Tarnoff - June 28, 2010
One of the best parts of Summerfest is the opportunity to hear local music on the big stage. Los Angeles' Some Hear ...Read more ...
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Photo gallery: Summerfest Day 4
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - June 28, 2010
You had to be on the grounds Sunday to appreciate how devoted the young female demographic is to pop heartthrob Justin ...Read more ...
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Petty serves up the hits on Night 2 at Summerfest
By Drew Olson - June 27, 2010
Tom Petty and his hall of fame backing band don't rely on gimmicks or pyrotechnics to put their music across to appreciative ...Read more ...
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High-energy country rocker Vassar relates to Milwaukee
By Jen Reti, Special to OnMilwaukee.com - June 27, 2010
Sporting a two-toned, long sleeve Harley Davidson shirt, the country crooner rocked the stage of the same name Saturday ...Read more ...
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Summerfest in review: Day 3
By Josh Miller - June 27, 2010
Local band Arkady kicked off a day that included some solid groups from the East Coast and venerable favorites Tom Petty ...Read more ...
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Photo gallery: Summerfest Day 3
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - June 26, 2010
Photographer John Schulze catches the action on a sunny Saturday at the Big Gig.Read more ...
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Jeff Beck unleashed at Summerfest
By Josh Miller - June 26, 2010
The guitar is a special instrument, especially when utilized by an artist with Jeff Beck's ability.Read more ...
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Photo gallery: Summerfest Day 2
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - June 26, 2010
Photographer John Schulze was back on the grounds Friday, capturing the action on Day 2 of the Big Gig.Read more ...
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Milwaukee Talks: Summerfest's Tracy Spoerl
By Drew Olson - June 26, 2010
If you've ever planned a dinner party, a backyard barbecue or even a wedding, you know how hard it can be to satisfy ...Read more ...
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Cowboy Mouth delivers again
By Andrew Wagner - June 26, 2010
Cowboy Mouth, with a familiar catalog, immeasurable energy and years of touring experience once again showed why they ...Read more ...
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Public Enemy delivers more than hype
By Molly Snyder - June 26, 2010
It has been 28 years since Public Enemy formed in Long Island, New York, and 18 years since the hip hop group released ...Read more ...
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My 5 favorite things about The Big Gig
By Drew Olson - June 25, 2010
The opening of Summerfest always brings a sense of renewal, re-invigoration and a feeling that summer has truly arrived. ...Read more ...
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Summerfest photo gallery: Day 1
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - June 25, 2010
From Sheryl Crow to the fireworks, there was plenty to see on opening day at Summerfest 2010. Photographers John Schulze ...Read more ...
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Passion Pit turns U.S. Cell bleachers into a swaying dance floor
By Joshua Miller, Special to OnMilwaukee.com - June 25, 2010
There was no dance floor at the U.S. Cellular Stage Thursday night when Passion Pit returned to Milwaukee to headline ...Read more ...
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McGraw plays his role perfectly on opening night
By Kevin Brandt - June 25, 2010
Tim McGraw brought his Southern Voice Tour to the Marcus Amphitheater Thursday night, and he was the perfect leading ...Read more ...
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The Wailers infuse reggae flavor into Summerfest's opening night
By Bobby Tanzilo - June 25, 2010
No, Bob Marley and his cohorts were not at Summerfest Thursday night, but his stalwart bassist Aston "Family Man" Barrett ...Read more ...
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Live Blog: Summerfest Opening Day, 2010
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - June 24, 2010
The Big Gig is back for another year. If you can't get down to the Maier Festival Park until later, follow along with ...Read more ...
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Summerfest picks: Bobby Tanzilo
By Bobby Tanzilo - June 23, 2010
As always, the Summerfest lineup has at least a little something for nearly everyone. Here are some of the shows Managing ...Read more ...
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