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Briggs & Stratton headliners announced

Published April 26, 2013

Summerfest officials today announced the headliners for the 2013 Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard with Coors Light and Tap Milwaukee.

Coming soon: "Rock of Ages"

Published Nov. 7, 2012

The '80s weren't all bad. We had lots of head-banging heavy metal music and it really tore the place apart. That's the heart behind "Rock of Ages," the Broadway musical running from Nov. 13 to 18 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.

Tease your bangs and pin your jeans: "Rock Of Ages" is on the way

Published Oct. 26, 2012

"Rock Of Ages" is a love story told through the predominantly glam metal music of the `80s, including Journey, STYX, Foreigner, Whitesnake and REO Speedwagon. It's coming to the Marcus Center in November. Here's an interview with Matt Ban, who plays the slightly dazed and confused bar owner, Dennis.

REO Speedwagon proves it can "Roll with the Changes"

Published July 1, 2011

Plenty of people find it easy to scoff at older bands that still take to the road on tour. If I still felt like I was 29 after over 40 years in the music business - something REO Speedwagon's lead singer, Kevin Cronin, asserted during the band's Day 2 gig at Summerfest's M&I Classic Rock Stage - I'd keep touring, too.

Summerfest picks: Renee Lorenz

Published June 25, 2011

With so many options, it's hard not to find something to check out at Summerfest. In fact, sometimes the hardest part is navigating how you're going to fit everything in. Here's my fest roadmap for 2011.

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