The Summerfest Blog
Welcome to the Summerfest Blog. Your exclusive access to playlist recommendations, what it takes to plan the festival, and personal insights from guest writers from the local Milwaukee music community.
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Black History Month
Posted on February 25, 2021
We're celebrating Black History Month with a playlist of Black artists we love.
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Feel the Love This February
Posted on February 11, 2021
Feel the Love this February with our Favorite Love Songs
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The Best Anthem And Halftime Performers
Posted on February 4, 2021
This time From the Vault, we looked up how many Super Bowl performers have played at Summerfest.
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A Holiday Playlist For You
Posted on December 11, 2020
This year, we're letting you in on a little Summerfest tradition - a holiday playlist.
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From the Vault - Journey
Posted on December 3, 2020
This week's From the Vault features the story of how Journey filled in an opening at the Main Stage at the last minute.
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From the Vault - Tom Petty & Eddie Vedder
Posted on November 19, 2020
This week's From the Vault features the story of how Tom Petty & Eddie Vedder came to headline Summerfest in 2006.
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Get Your Music Fix
Posted on May 19, 2020
We put together an extensive list of shows that will help you get your music fix.
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5 Summerfest Inspired Recipes
Posted on April 15, 2020
Great music isn’t the only thing to enjoy at Summerfest. Now you can recreate some of the recipes from your favorite fest vendors.
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Music Is There For You
Posted on March 17, 2020
No matter what you need from music, it's there for you.
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Let's Watch the GRAMMYs
Posted on January 23, 2020
We talk about why we'll be watching the GRAMMYs this weekend and why you should join us.
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Your Music Resolutions for 2020
Posted on January 1, 2020
Eating healthier is a fine resolution but wouldn't working towards a music-resolution be more fun? We think so!
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Top Summerfest Amphitheater Performances of the Decade
Posted on December 29, 2019
We took a moment to pick our favorite show from each year of the past decade. Go back in time with us one last time, before we ring in the 20’s!