REVIEW: The National Parks at Summerfest

A review of The National Parks at Summerfest 2023.
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Read moreNow famed classic rockers Black Crowes took to the Generac stage on Friday night to a packed crowd of old and new fans alike for a raucous old-fashioned rock show that was sure to please everyone involved. The Black Crowes, now going on 40 years of being a band took to the Summerfest stage in the traditional fashion of greeting
Read moreCaamp might be having a moment but they are here to stay, and last night was all that was needed to believe that statement.
Read moreIt was a chilly night the night that Courtney Barnett took to Pabst Theater. That didn’t stop the crowd from selling the place out. Since the pandemic I don’t think I’ve been a show that packed and let me tell you, it felt great to have that again. The indie rocker darling clearly has amassed a following that was so
Read morePigeons Playing Ping Pong continue to shatter expectations as they master their craft.
Read moreThe mixture of their unique sound, on stage presence, and all around down home vibe were a welcome treat.
Read moreThe sounds of autumn are filling the air. The crisp wind howling between buildings, the crunch of leaves as you walk through the streets and the blues filled solos of The Record Company.
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Read more“Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day” sumarizes how I felt leading up to see the titular band Greensky Bluegrass. The progressive midwestern bluegrass band took to the stage on September 9th at Summerfest to an extatic crowd. The now jam band legends have acrewed quite the following in the 21 years they’ve been playing and they
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Read moreI had a bit of Deja Vu last night because I was at this show but 3 years ago. Even though it was the same time of year and the same venue, last night’s show was different from the last time. It was the same old Leon Bridges with his infinite amount of soul and swagger but for some reason,
Read moreIt feels good to be back. Back to writing about music. Back to Summerfest. Back to discovering new and upcoming artists to talk about. Last night I checked out up and coming artist FOUSHEÉ (pronounced foo-shay) at the Johnson Controls World Stage to a humble crowd. The young artist just dropped her first album and is known for her song
Read moreAllen Halas & Patrick Carroll break down this year’s festival.
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Read moreRyan Montbleau took to the stage at The Back Room at the Colectivo to a very laid back sitting cabaret crowd. At first, it seemed a little odd the entire audience was sitting down at a show, but after about 5 songs it was clear it shouldn’t be any other way. Ryan Montbleau has the type of music that fits
Read moreAbby Jeanne delighted in her homecoming show on Friday night.
Read moreCautious Clay got a sold out Back Room at Colectivo Coffee moving on a Tuesday night.
Read moreA guitar prodigy, a 5 piece backup band, and a 2-hour full-on rock show. That’s The Marcus King Band summed up in one sentence. I feel as if I’m still coming down from how incredible this show was live. The blues-rock meets country western band played for a rather packed Turner Hall audience this past Sunday and what they lack
Read moreThe synthwave artist made sure that Turner Hall was going to dance on Halloween night.
Read moreThievery Corporation brought an eclectic mix of sounds to the Pabst Theater on Saturday night.
Read moreThe duo brought a surprisingly hard-hitting show to Turner Hall Ballroom on Friday night.
Read moreFrat rapper Skizzy Mars was thrilled with the crowd he drew on Wednesday night.
Read moreAlways quirky and never wavering, Mac Demarco left Milwaukee swooning.
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