The Emerging Artists Series Showcases Up-And-Coming Talent On The Johnson Controls World Sound Stage
Some artists in past series have gone on to become nationally and internationally known.
MILWAUKEE (June 6, 2017) – Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance welcomes back the Emerging Artists Series at the Johnson Controls World Sound Stage with 88Nine Radio Milwaukee. Some artists in past series have gone on to become nationally and internationally known, including Walk The Moon, Nathaniel Rateliff, Maren Morris, X Ambassadors, The Record Company and many others.
Over the years, this popular series has highlighted up-and-coming local, national and international talent that not only showcases great live music, but also engages the audience by having fans vote each day via text for their favorite performance. The band with the most fan votes each day will receive an “Emerging Artist Series Care Package” that includes nearly $3,000 in gear and merchandise from major manufacturers like Sennheiser, Hal Leonard Corporation, Sakae, Line 6, Zildjian, Best-Tronics and others, as well as valuable services from Planetary Group, Indiehitmaker, and Merchcat.
This year’s Emerging Artist Series line-up includes:
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Date |
Set Time |
Performer |
Hometown |
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Wednesday, June 28 |
3:00pm |
Denim Matriarch |
Minneapolis, MN |
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4:15pm |
The Magnettes |
Pajala, Sweden |
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5:30pm |
Arum Rae |
Manhattan, NY |
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6:45pm |
Southern Avenue |
Memphis, TN |
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Thursday, June 29 |
3:00pm |
Naked Walrus |
Los Angeles, CA |
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4:15pm |
Rose of the West |
Milwaukee, WI |
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5:30pm |
Alvarez Kings |
Sheffield, Yorkshire, U.K |
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6:45pm |
The Regrettes |
Los Angeles, CA |
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Friday, June 30 |
3:00pm |
WheelHouse |
Madison, WI |
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4:15pm |
Devil Met Contention |
Milwaukee, WI |
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5:30pm |
We are the Willows |
Minneapolis, MN |
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6:45pm |
Marah in the Mainsail |
Minneapolis, MN |
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Saturday, July 1 |
3:00pm |
Humphrey-McKeown Band |
Chicago, IL |
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4:15pm |
The Zach Pietrini Band |
Milwaukee, WI |
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5:30pm |
Michigan Rattlers |
Petoskey, MI |
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6:45pm |
Driveway Thriftdwellers |
Milwaukee, WI |
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Sunday, July 2 |
3:00pm |
Ruby & The Reckless |
Austin ,TX |
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4:15pm |
The Kickback |
Chicago, IL |
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5:30pm |
The Atomics |
Los Angeles, CA |
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6:45pm |
Big Thief |
Brooklyn, NY |
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Tuesday, July 4 |
3:00pm |
Bad Culture |
Nashville, TN |
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4:15pm |
The Middle Ground |
Milwaukee, WI |
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5:30pm |
Krantz |
Nashville, TN |
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6:45pm |
New Sound Underground |
Minneapolis, MN |
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Wednesday, July 5 |
3:00pm |
Milwaukee, WI |
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4:15pm |
Kim Logan + The Hydramatic |
Nashville, TN |
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5:30pm |
Andrew Leahey & The Homestead |
Nashville, TN |
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6:45pm |
The Commonheart |
Pittsburgh, PA |
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Thursday, July 6 |
3:00pm |
Beth Bombara |
St. Louis, MO |
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4:15pm |
D’Amato |
Milwaukee, WI |
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5:30pm |
Trapo |
Madison, WI |
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6:45pm |
Vincent VanGREAT |
Milwaukee, WI |
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Friday, July 7 |
3:00pm |
Sawyer Fredricks |
New York, NY |
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4:15pm |
The Brothers Collective |
Wallingford, VT |
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5:30pm |
Hamish Anderson |
Melbourne, Australia |
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6:45pm |
Harts |
Melbourne, Australia |
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Saturday, July 8 |
3:00pm |
Queen Hilma |
Green Bay, WI |
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4:15pm |
Gabriel Royal |
Tulsa, OK |
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5:30pm |
David Myles |
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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6:45pm |
Bassel & The Supernaturals |
Chicago, IL |
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Sunday, July 9 |
3:00pm |
Bad Bad Hats |
Minneapolis, MN |
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4:15pm |
This Wild Life |
Long Beach, CA |
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5:30pm |
The War on Peace |
Chicago, IL |
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6:45pm |
Zeshan B & The Transistors |
Chicago, IL |
For more information on the Emerging Artist Series visit http://summerfest.com/eas-2017/
About Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance
Summerfest 2017 presented by American Family Insurance – the festival’s 50th edition – will take place June 28 – July 2 and July 4 – July 9 from noon until midnight and will be closed Monday, July 3. Following its 1968 debut, Summerfest 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, 11 stages, delectable food and beverages and interactive activities, all in a world-class festival setting. 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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