Summerfest Day 3
by Sean Hackbarth
A weekend with nice, hot weather should mean big crowds and lots of beer sales at the lakefront. Don’t be surprised to hear 100,000+ get into Summerfest today. I don’t want to scare off those of you who worry about crowds. Even with that many people there are still places to move around and hear some great music. Here are some highlighted performers:
- Paul Simon takes to the Marcus Amphitheater at 7:30. If the reports from other shows are any indication Simon has added some surprises to his portfolio.
- At the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard The Go-Go’s turn the clock back to the 80s at 10:00.
- The All-American Rejects will capture the teen alt-rock audience at 10:00 on the U.S. Cellular Connection Stage.
- Hank Williams, Jr. at a beer-soaked place like Summerfest sounds like trouble. See what he does at the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse at 10:00.
- David Lee Roth has time on his hands since he was fired from his morning radio show earlier this year. He might play a few bluegrass versions of Van Halen songs from the new tribute album Strumin’ with the Devil. He’ll be at the Miller Lite Oasis at 10:00.
- Milwaukee favorites The Gufs are reunited at their long-time haunt Summerfest. They play the Mountain Dew Rock at 10:00.
