SUMMERFEST 2006

[FavreChild]

All right, now who's headed to Brew City for the Big Gig this year?

Rastak had mentioned that he and the missus were making the trip. Only about ten weeks away, so time to start planning!

Just announced today - co-headliners Pearl Jam and Tom Petty will open up the first TWO shows at the Marcus Amphitheater. This is practically my dream concert...I am so there. June 29-30.

Other headliners already announced include:

Mary J. Blige, with Ne-Yo (July 3)
Nine Inch Nails - Live: with teeth 2006 tour (July 2)
Alan Jackson, with Carrie Underwood (July 8)

The rest of the headliners - along with the lineup for each of the 10 grounds stages - will be announced in the coming weeks.

These artists are officially signed to perform at Summerfest 2006: The Bravery, Chris Brown, Ryan Cabrera, Alice Cooper, Elvis Costello and The Imposters featuring Allen Toussaint, Los Lonely Boys, Medeski Martin & Wood, Phil Vassar, Yellowcard and The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards.

Visit www.summerfest.com for the latest info.

[MJZiggy]

Not fair!! I wanna go but have to be there in May and don't think I'll be able to swing two trips this summer.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

No Coldplay? Oh well...

[hurleyfan]

I'd like to see Sheryl Crow get a shot! She's awsome!

[FavreChild]

Here's one for you, GBM.

Nickelback - with Hoobastank and Chevelle: July 5

The festival also released the names of some of the high-profile acts that will perform on grounds stages. They include rising country star Dierks Bentley, pop rock favorites Train, classic rocker Ray Davies, the critically respected rapper Common, and R&B stylist Anthony Hamilton. Other acts announced Thursday are Victor Manuelle, Panic! At the Disco, REO Speedwagon and My Morning Jacket.

[MJZiggy]

Now I'm really jealous. I miss summerfest. At least I'll be there just in time to hear everyone whining about the draft choices.

[FavreChild]

I also forgot to post Kenny Chesney - July 4.

Probably because I couldn't care less.

Summerfest is just the greatest time of year, especially when the weather's good like last year. My only critique is that they don't really have much urban appeal...

For the most part, there is "something for everyone," though, and you can find some great stuff on the grounds stages.

If you like reggae, check out King Solomon. I'm sure they'll be there. (That's for you, billy oliver and rastak.)

[Deputy Nutz]

Pretty crappy headliners if you ask me. How about getting Jimmy Buffett?

I might go one day this year, but I really can't stand that fucking place and the dirty people that attend.

[Joemailman]

Who cares about headliners? The more interesting artists are at the smaller stages. Lucinda Williams was great last year.

[GrnBay007]

Who cares about headliners? The more interesting artists are at the smaller stages. Lucinda Williams was great last year.

Welcome to the forum Joe!! Glad you made it.

[Little Whiskey]

Pretty crappy headliners if you ask me. How about getting Jimmy Buffett?

I might go one day this year, but I really can't stand that fucking place and the dirty people that attend.

you have to admitt, the people watching at summerfest is the best around. you get all walks of life down there, mix in a ton of alcohol, all day in the sun, and a bit of music and you get some interesting folks.

[Rastak]

Re: SUMMERFEST 2006

I'm still going to try and make it........wveryone says it a great time.

Is it difficult to get hotel rooms downtown?

[FavreChild]

Rastak, you shouldn't have a problem getting a downtown hotel, unless you wait 'til the week before the event. Nobody's made their reservations yet, 'cause certainly they're waiting to see the complete schedule. Most hotels even offer Summerfest packages - might even throw in free general admission tickets. And there's shuttle service from downtown to the gates. Couldn't be easier!

Try these links if you want:

http://milwaukee.about.com/cs/hotels/a/downtownhotels.htm

http://www.summerfest.com/summerfestinfo/faqs.htm#hotels

http://www.gothotel.com/milwaukee_summerfest.html

[Rastak]

Rastak, you shouldn't have a problem getting a downtown hotel, unless you wait 'til the week before the event. Nobody's made their reservations yet, 'cause certainly they're waiting to see the complete schedule. Most hotels even offer Summerfest packages - might even throw in free general admission tickets. And there's shuttle service from downtown to the gates. Couldn't be easier!

Try these links if you want:

http://milwaukee.about.com/cs/hotels/a/downtownhotels.htm

http://www.summerfest.com/summerfestinfo/faqs.htm#hotels

http://www.gothotel.com/milwaukee_summerfest.html

Thanks!

[FavreChild]

Is anyone coming down to Brew City for The Big Gig this week?