Acts From Across the Globe Announced for Summerfest Emerging Artist Series at Johnson Controls World Sound Stage
Artists from New Zealand, Germany, Spain, India, Canada, and More
MILWAUKEE (May 28, 2019) – Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance welcomes back the Emerging Artists Series at the Johnson Controls World Sound Stage with 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, which highlights emerging talent. Local, regional, national and international artists will be featured each evening of Summerfest. Many have gone on to become nationally and internationally known, including WALK THE MOON, Nathaniel Rateliff, Maren Morris, X Ambassadors, BØRNS, The Record Company and many others.
In addition, each evening via a Twitter poll, fans can vote for their favorite performance. The band with the most votes each day will receive an “Emerging Artist Series Care Package” that includes nearly $3,000 in gear and merchandise from major manufacturers including: Best-Tronics, Pro Audio, Gretsch Drums, Hal Leonard Corporation, Martin Guitars, Morely Pedals, Orange Amplification, Sennheiser Microphones & Headphones, Zildjian Cymbals, and others, as well as valuable services from Planetary Group.
This year’s Emerging Artist Series line-up includes:
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Date
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Set Time
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Performer
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Hometown
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Wednesday, June 26
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3:00 PM
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Dragondeer
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Denver, CO
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4:15 PM
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Taylor Phelan
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Sherman, TX
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5:30 PM
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Matt Hoyles
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Auckland, New Zealand
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6:45 PM
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Chastity Brown
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Minneapolis, MN
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Thursday, June 27
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3:00 PM
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Plaid Hawaii
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Milwaukee, WI
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4:15 PM
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Browns Crew
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Milwaukee, WI
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5:30 PM
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Milwaukee, WI
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6:45 PM
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Blackillac
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Austin, TX
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Friday, June 28
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3:00 PM
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The Last Bees
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Milwaukee, WI
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4:15 PM
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Gina Brooklyn
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Akron, OH
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5:30 PM
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The Beths
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Auckland, New Zealand
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6:45 PM
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Sweet Crude
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New Orleans, LA
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Saturday, June 29
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3:00 PM
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Skeleton Krew
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Jackson, TN
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4:15 PM
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Capitano
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Frankfurt/Berlin, Germany
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5:30 PM
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Raine Stern
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Madison, WI
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6:45 PM
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Leah Capelle
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Los Angeles, CA
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Sunday, June 30
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3:00 PM
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Dan Millson
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Madrid, Spain
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4:15 PM
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Ariana and The Rose
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New York, NY
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5:30 PM
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The Prussians
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Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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6:45 PM
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Andrew Leahey
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Nashville, TN
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Tuesday, July 2
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3:00 PM
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The Eldridge Band
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Nashville, TN
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4:15 PM
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Tribe Royal
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Ottawa, Canada
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5:30 PM
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The Foxies
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Nashville, TN
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6:45 PM
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Jeremie Albino
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Toronto, Canada
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Wednesday, July 3
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3:00 PM
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Valerie Lighthart
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Milwaukee, WI
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4:15 PM
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Royal Prospect
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Lomma, Sweden
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5:30 PM
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Hot Lips
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Toronto, Canada
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6:45 PM
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Velvet Starlings
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Los Angeles, CA
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Thursday, July 4
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3:00 PM
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The Orphan The Poet
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Columbus, OH
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4:15 PM
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Eddie Eberle
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Detroit, MI
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5:30 PM
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Tyler Boone
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Charleston, SC
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6:45 PM
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Milwaukee, WI
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Friday, July 5
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3:00 PM
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Holy Pinto
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Milwaukee, WI
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4:15 PM
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Jordana Talsky
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Toronto, Canada
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5:30 PM
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Clear Pioneer
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Milwaukee, WI
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6:45 PM
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Immortal Girlfriend
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Milwaukee, WI
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Saturday, July 6
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3:00 PM
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Ever More Nest
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New Orleans, LA
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4:15 PM
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Thaikkudam Bridge
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Kochi, India
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5:30 PM
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Hannah Wicklund & The Steppin Stones
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Los Angeles, CA
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6:45 PM
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The Suffers
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Houston, TX
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Sunday, July 7
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3:00 PM
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FINKEL
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Mackinac Island, MI
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4:15 PM
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Chel
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Springfield, IL
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5:30 PM
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Yam Haus
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Minneapolis, MN
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6:45 PM
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SEGO
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Mapleton, UT
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About Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance
Following its 1968 debut, Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance has evolved into what is now recognized as “The World’s Largest Music Festival” and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration, hosting the music industry’s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites along with approximately 850,000 people from Milwaukee and around the world each year for an unforgettable live music experience. During the festival, the spotlight shines on over 800 acts, over 1,000 performances, 12 stages, delectable food and beverages, and interactive activities, all in a world-class festival setting. Summerfest 2019 takes place June 26-June 30 and July 2- July 7, 2019, closed on July 1. For more details, visit Summerfest.com, Facebook.com/Summerfest, or Twitter: @Summerfest.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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