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Let’s all share our theories about why Summerfest had its lowest attendance in more than 30 years

July 13, 2019

By now you've probably heard the news, but if you haven't, here it is: Summerfest—a.k.a. The World's Largest Music Festival, a.k.a. The Big Gig, a.k.a. Sure, I Guess I'll See Guided By Voices At 4 P.M.—posted i...

Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, ScHoolboy Q send Summerfest off in surreal style

Damon "Jank" Joy

July 8, 2019

Thousands of people filled the newly “lifted” American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Summerfest’s final day to see hip-hop royalty. Though it took 11 days to bring rap to the amphitheater during this year's ...

Semisonic treats Summerfest to greatest hits and brand new material in first Milwaukee show in 18 years

Rick Katschke

July 7, 2019

When the official Summerfest lineup was unveiled in spring, one of the biggest surprises was that Semisonic would be returning to the Big Gig after an absence of nearly two decades. The 2001 edition of Summerfe...

Record Recommended: Summerfest Day 11

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 7, 2019

Summerfest! It runs June 26-30, and July 2-7! Over that 11-day span, approximately 800 acts will perform on 10 stages (not to mention all the side stages). With that much entertainment packed into such a tight ...

Record Recommended: Summerfest Day 10

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 6, 2019

Summerfest! It runs June 26-30, and July 2-7! Over that 11-day span, approximately 800 acts will perform on 10 stages (not to mention all the side stages). With that much entertainment packed into such a tight ...

Record Recommended: Summerfest Day 9

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 5, 2019

Summerfest! It runs June 26-30, and July 2-7! Over that 11-day span, approximately 800 acts will perform on 10 stages (not to mention all the side stages). With that much entertainment packed into such a tight ...

Record Recommended: Summerfest Day 8

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 4, 2019

Summerfest! It runs June 26-30, and July 2-7! Over that 11-day span, approximately 800 acts will perform on 10 stages (not to mention all the side stages). With that much entertainment packed into such a tight ...

We paired Taking Back Sunday lyrics with Milwaukee photos

Tyler Maas

July 3, 2019

On Wednesday night, Taking Back Sunday will play Summerfest. The band's 10 p.m. performance at the Miller Lite Oasis Stage is part of Taking Back Sunday's run of shows in accordance with their 20th anniversary ...

Take a round trip on the Summerfest Skyglider and listen to “Hello Milwaukee” 16 times

Matt Wild

July 3, 2019

Along with music, food, and metal bleachers, one of the star attractions of Summerfest is the Skyglider. The souped-up ski lift stretches high above Henry Maier Festival Park, giving riders a chance to relax, e...

Record Recommended: Summerfest Day 7

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 2, 2019

Summerfest! It runs June 26-30, and July 2-7! Over that 11-day span, approximately 800 acts will perform on 10 stages (not to mention all the side stages). With that much entertainment packed into such a tight ...

Record Recommended: Summerfest Day 6

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 2, 2019

Summerfest! It runs June 26-30, and July 2-7! Over that 11-day span, approximately 800 acts will perform on 10 stages (not to mention all the side stages). With that much entertainment packed into such a tight ...

Watch Guided By Voices play in the rain for the very first time (allegedly)

Matt Wild

July 1, 2019

Here are the facts: Sunday afternoon, legendary Dayton, Ohio rock band Guided By Voices played the Miller Lite Oasis during day five of Summerfest. The band, led by the absurdly prolific Robert Pollard, played ...

Dollars For Donuts: Sil’s Mini Donuts (Summerfest)

Tyler Maas

June 30, 2019

Milwaukee loves donuts. Dozens of bakeries in the city and its surrounding suburbs help people get a sweet start to their day with long johns, crullers, jellies, powdered, cream-filled, cake donuts, and more. I...

Record Recommended: Summerfest Day 5

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 30, 2019

Summerfest! It runs June 26-30, and July 2-7! Over that 11-day span, approximately 800 acts will perform on 10 stages (not to mention all the side stages). With that much entertainment packed into such a tight ...

The Lonely Island (and T-Pain and Jose Canseco) entertain Summerfest like a boss

Rick Katschke

June 29, 2019

When the Lonely Island initially announced the dates of their first-ever tour, eagle-eyed fans noticed there was a potential Summerfest-sized gap between their Detroit and Minneapolis dates. Once the Summerfest...

Record Recommended: Summerfest Day 4

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 29, 2019

Summerfest! It runs June 26-30, and July 2-7! Over that 11-day span, approximately 800 acts will perform on 10 stages (not to mention all the side stages). With that much entertainment packed into such a tight ...

Future you hates you for missing The Beths at Summerfest

Tyler Maas

June 29, 2019

With headliners like The Lonely Island, Brandi Carlile, T-Pain, GGOOLLDD, Jason Aldean, and a novelty performance by Styx for good measure, Friday was arguably the most stacked night of Summerfest 2019. Though ...

We tried 9 new “food items” at Summerfest

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 28, 2019

A few weeks before the start of Summerfest 2019, the Big Gig invited the press to take a look at new vendors and foods that would be coming to the 11-day festival. As the 52nd installment of the "World's Larges...

Let Andrew W.K.’s simple advice carry you through the weekend (and the rest of Summerfest)

Matt Wild

June 28, 2019

When we last checked in with eternal party-rocker Andrew W.K., we took the dude shopping at American Science & Surplus. Later that night, W.K. played The Rave and did a rousing Milwaukee version of his song...

Record Recommended: Summerfest Day 3

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 28, 2019

Summerfest! It runs June 26-30, and July 2-7! Over that 11-day span, approximately 800 acts will perform on 10 stages (not to mention all the side stages). With that much entertainment packed into such a tight ...

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