One Night with Janis Joplin

Friday, May 3rd 2013 - All Day at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
108 E Wells St

With a voice like whiskey and a laugh like pure joy, Janis Joplin took the music scene by storm. Simultaneously rough and vulnerable, Joplin was dubbed the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, proving music wasn’t just a man’s world anymore.

Packed with classic songs (“Piece of My Heart, “Summertime,” “Mercedes Benz”), the show also shines the spotlight on trailblazers who influenced Janis – like Bessie Smith, Etta James and Aretha Franklin.

Now, in a new musical event featuring more than a dozen singers and band members, playwright-director Randy Johnson creates “a compelling portrait of an artist” (Culturemob) through the words, inspiration and music of one of America’s greatest rock ’n’ roll originals.

Performance times vary by day.

Get tickets and details at milwaukeerep.com

The Rolling Stones

Tuesday, May 28th 2013 - 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm at United Center
1901 W Madison St

3 SHOWS IN CHICAGO!

Tuesday, May 28  • Friday, May 31 • Monday, June 3

“50 AND COUNTING” continues the exhilarating celebration of the band’s first 50 years—five decades of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood bringing their iconic music and ground-breaking stage shows to audiences around the globe.

The band will treat their generations of fans to an evening of classic Stones hits like “Gimme Shelter,” “Paint It Black,” “Jumping Jack Flash,” “Tumbling Dice,” and “It’s Only Rock and Roll,” curated with lesser known gems, and a cover or two.

The stage design for the tour is based on the band’s ubiquitous tongue and lips logo, which extends out into the crowd, allowing the Stones to interact directly with their audience. Known for their ground-breaking sets and use of cutting-edge technology, the Stones’ set design will feature video screens and special effects that will enhance the high-octane experience of attending a live Stones’ show.

Tickets are on sale now for $75 / $185 / $250 / $600 at rollingstones.com,  Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com and the United Center Box Office or by phone at (800) 745-3000.

BB King

Friday, May 31st 2013 - 8:00 pm at Riverside Theater
116 W. Wisconsin Ave

Throughout the 1990’s as well as the 1980’s, 1970’s, 1960’s and 1950’s, there has been only one King of the Blues – Riley B. King, affectionately known as B.B. King. Plus special guest Paul Cebar.

Tickets are on sale now for $55 / $75 at RiversideTheater.org and the Riverside Theater Box Office (fees may apply).

Billy Idol

Thursday, June 27th 2013 - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm at BMO Harris Pavilion at Summerfest
200 N. Harbor Dr.

Billy Idol rocks the BMO Harris Pavilion at Summerfest!

With special guest Cherry Pie

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For the second year, “Blue Circle Seat Passes” will be offered for FREE to fans that enjoy sitting “up close” in reserved seats (first 27 rows) and under cover for opening acts and headlining performances during Summerfest.

“Blue Circle Seat Passes” will be available for each headlining show during Summerfest on a first come, first served basis. Fans have two options to secure Blue Circle Seat Passes:

Advance Online Release:
Approximately half of the best available “Blue Circle Seat Passes” for each headlining show will be available at Noon on May 6 online at Ticketmaster.com for FREE, however there is a Ticketmaster convenience fee of $5.00/pass.   Fans may receive a maximum of four (4) passes per order online.  “Blue Circle Seat Passes” will not be available at the Summerfest Box Office in advance.
Day of Show Onsite Release:
New for 2013, approximately half of the best available “Blue Circle Seat Passes” for each headlining show will be available the day of the show at the Interior Summerfest Box Office (located inside the South Gate at Henry Maier Festival Park) beginning at 2:00pm  Fans may receive a maximum of two (2) passes per person onsite.

Get more details at summerfest.com

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Friday, June 28th 2013 - 7:00 pm at Summerfest / Marcus Amphitheater
200 N Harbor Dr

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Friday, June 28.  This performance will be the band’s thirteenth headlining appearance at the Marcus Amphitheater since 1989.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers belong to a special class of artists – a class comprised of those few acts that have sustained decades-long careers despite the restlessness of popular music’s audience.

They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during their first year of eligibility and have garnered accolades and awards too many to mention.  Through it all, their uncompromising integrity has never wavered while their concert tours have become things of legend.

Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 1.800.745.3000 and the Summerfest Box Office (fees may apply).

Alice Cooper

Sunday, June 30th 2013 - 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm at BMO Harris Pavilion at Summerfest
200 N. Harbor Dr.

Alice Cooper rocks the BMO Harris Pavilion at Summerfest!

With special guest No Quarter (Led Zeppelin Tribute)

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For the second year, “Blue Circle Seat Passes” will be offered for FREE to fans that enjoy sitting “up close” in reserved seats (first 27 rows) and under cover for opening acts and headlining performances during Summerfest.

“Blue Circle Seat Passes” will be available for each headlining show during Summerfest on a first come, first served basis. Fans have two options to secure Blue Circle Seat Passes:

Advance Online Release:
Approximately half of the best available “Blue Circle Seat Passes” for each headlining show will be available at Noon on May 9 online at Ticketmaster.com for FREE, however there is a Ticketmaster convenience fee of $5.00/pass.   Fans may receive a maximum of four (4) passes per order online.  “Blue Circle Seat Passes” will not be available at the Summerfest Box Office in advance.
Day of Show Onsite Release:
New for 2013, approximately half of the best available “Blue Circle Seat Passes” for each headlining show will be available the day of the show at the Interior Summerfest Box Office (located inside the South Gate at Henry Maier Festival Park) beginning at 2:00pm  Fans may receive a maximum of two (2) passes per person onsite.

Get more details at summerfest.com

Styx

Tuesday, July 2nd 2013 - 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm at BMO Harris Pavilion at Summerfest
200 N. Harbor Dr.

Styx rocks the BMO Harris Pavilion at Summerfest!

With special guest Connor Christian with Southern Gothic

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For the second year, “Blue Circle Seat Passes” will be offered for FREE to fans that enjoy sitting “up close” in reserved seats (first 27 rows) and under cover for opening acts and headlining performances during Summerfest.

“Blue Circle Seat Passes” will be available for each headlining show during Summerfest on a first come, first served basis. Fans have two options to secure Blue Circle Seat Passes:

Advance Online Release:
Approximately half of the best available “Blue Circle Seat Passes” for each headlining show will be available at Noon on May 10 online at Ticketmaster.com for FREE, however there is a Ticketmaster convenience fee of $5.00/pass.   Fans may receive a maximum of four (4) passes per order online.  “Blue Circle Seat Passes” will not be available at the Summerfest Box Office in advance.
Day of Show Onsite Release:
New for 2013, approximately half of the best available “Blue Circle Seat Passes” for each headlining show will be available the day of the show at the Interior Summerfest Box Office (located inside the South Gate at Henry Maier Festival Park) beginning at 2:00pm  Fans may receive a maximum of two (2) passes per person onsite.

Get more details at summerfest.com

RUSH

Thursday, July 4th 2013 - 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm at Summerfest / Marcus Amphitheater
200 N Harbor Dr

After overwhelming demand following the highly successful 2012 tour, RUSH’s Clockwork Angels Tour will return to North America… including a headlining Summerfest at the Marcus Amphitheater on the 4th of July!

Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame at the momentous ceremony in Los Angeles on April 18.

Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 1.800.745.3000 and the Summerfest Box Office Box Office (fees may apply).

Lewis Black

Friday, July 5th 2013 - 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm at BMO Harris Pavilion at Summerfest
200 N. Harbor Dr.

Comedian Lewis Black headlines the BMO Harris Pavilion at Summerfest!

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For the second year, “Blue Circle Seat Passes” will be offered for FREE to fans that enjoy sitting “up close” in reserved seats (first 27 rows) and under cover for opening acts and headlining performances during Summerfest.

“Blue Circle Seat Passes” will be available for each headlining show during Summerfest on a first come, first served basis. Fans have two options to secure Blue Circle Seat Passes:

Advance Online Release:
Approximately half of the best available “Blue Circle Seat Passes” for each headlining show will be available at Noon on May 14 online at Ticketmaster.com for FREE, however there is a Ticketmaster convenience fee of $5.00/pass.   Fans may receive a maximum of four (4) passes per order online.  “Blue Circle Seat Passes” will not be available at the Summerfest Box Office in advance.
Day of Show Onsite Release:
New for 2013, approximately half of the best available “Blue Circle Seat Passes” for each headlining show will be available the day of the show at the Interior Summerfest Box Office (located inside the South Gate at Henry Maier Festival Park) beginning at 2:00pm  Fans may receive a maximum of two (2) passes per person onsite.

Get more details at summerfest.com

The Eagles

Sunday, July 7th 2013 - 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm at Summerfest / Marcus Amphitheater
200 N Harbor Dr

The Eagles have announced the initial concerts for the iconic band’s “History of the Eagles” tour, including a stop at the Marcus Amp. on the closing night of Summerfest!

The Eagles – Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit – will perform classics spanning their career including “Hotel California,” “New Kid In Town,” “Take It To The Limit,” “One Of These Nights,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” “Rocky Mountain Way,” “Best Of My Love” and “Take It Easy.” Hits from band members’ solo catalogs will also be featured during the evening.

Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 1.800.745.3000 and the Summerfest Box Office (fees may apply).