Day 8 of The World’s Largest Music Festival brings difficult decisions. So many great acts to town in town tonight. I wish they would allow Rollerblades or Segways on the Summerfest grounds so I can see all of them. Here are my picks tonight.

Santana headlines Marcus Amphitheatre w Steve Winwood opening at 7:30.

10p - Miller Lite Oasis you’ve got O.A.R. If they guarantee a performance of, Led Zepplin’s “Fool In The Rain” I’m there. We’ll see.

Here is where it get’s tricky for me. Take my chances w O.A.R. or check out the B52’s at the M&I Stage at 10p and get my Rock Lobster on? Ahhhh!

Oh yeah, can’t forget The Offspring. They rock the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse at 10p. Gotta keep’em seperated!

Choose wisely, be safe and have fun. Happy Summerfest ya’ll!

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Hard to beleive it’s been one year since the passing of Michael Jackson.

Do you remember where you were when you heard the news?

I was covering Opening Ceremoines at Summerfest listening to officals at the podium when my phone started buzzing. It was a text message about the death of Michael.

Though I never had the chance to interview Michael, I did interview those who worked closely with him.

Like…

Orianthi - She was slated to be the guitarist for Michael Jackson on the, “This Is It” Tour.

Ken Ehrlich - He was the Executive Producer of the 52nd Grammy Awards and had talked to Michael about perfroming on the show. Instead a 3D Tribute was produced for the telecast.

Like I said I was covering Opening Ceremonies at Summerfest when I heard the news. Who better to get reaction from than the artists themselves. Gavin DeGraw, Pat Monahan from Train and others shared their thought about the late Michael Jackson.

Share your thoughts in the comments and tell us what Michael Jackson songs you’d like to hear on Friday, June 25th, 2010.

Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen) and the whole gang are back on the big screen as Andy prepares to depart for college and his loyal toys find themselves in… day care! These untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice, so it’s all for one and one for all as plans for the great escape get underway. A few new faces—some plastic, some plush—join the adventure, including iconic swinging bachelor and Barbie’s counterpart Ken (Micahel Keaton), a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants (Timothy Dalton) and a pink, strawberry-scented teddy bear called Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear (Ned Beatty). Toy Story 3, opens Friday and is rated G.

Tom Hanks on the relationship between Woody and Buzz:

Tim Allen on the story:

John Ratzenberger on the themes of the film:

Don Rickles on why he loves being a part of these films:

Bonnie Hunt on her character:

Jeff Garland on film:

Wisconsin State Fair officials are excited to announce the final show slated for the Potawatomi Bingo Casino Main Stage during the 2010 Wisconsin State Fair.

Train is back on top of the charts after a three-year hiatus, and will rock the Main Stage on Thursday, August 12 at 7:30 pm. From the band’s recently released fifth studio album, Save Me San Francisco, the hit single, “Hey, Soul Sister,” charted in the top three on the Billboard Hot 100 list. The album is a tribute to the city where they began, and revisits the roots rock sound that fans came to love in Train’s other hits including “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me),” “Meet Virginia,” and “Calling All Angels.” An opening act will be announced in the near future. Reserved seat tickets for Train go on sale Saturday, June 12 at 10am and will be available for $35, $25, and $15
For more visit: www.wistatefair.com

Summerfest officials have revealed all artist and stage information.

Check out the entire line-up at:
http://summerfest.com

These are just a few of my favorite acts coming to town.

Adam Lambert will embark on his first headlining tour, an audio and visual spectacular, both theatrical and atmospheric, that will give his millions of fans something they’ll love to listen to and look at. “The Glam Nation Tour” kicks off June 4 in Wilkes Barre, PA. “I hope the audience will be able to escape for a few hours and fall into a world full of glam, drama and excitement,” Lambert says. “And I would love everyone to come away with a new appreciation for the music on my album.”

Opening for Adam on “The Glam Nation Tour” will be 25-year-old guitar goddess Orianthi and, on select shows fellow Season 8 “American Idol” finalist Allison Iraheta.

Orianthi has already performed with some of the biggest names in music: Carlos Santana, Carrie Underwood, Steve Vai, Michael Jackson and most recently Mary J Blige. She has also had incredible success on her own with the release of her debut album Believe (Geffen) last fall and first single “According To You.” Radio and fans were quick to embrace “According To You,” propelling it to the top of the charts where it was the No. 2 most played song in the country with digital sales of over one million.

At 18, Allison Iraheta has already begun to make her mark in the music industry. After coming in fourth on Season 8 of “American Idol,” this vibrant red-haired rocker was signed to 19 Recordings/Jive Records, and released her debut album, Just Like You, this past December. Her first single, “Friday I’ll Be Over U,” quickly climbed the top 40 charts. Allison is currently gracing the cover of the May issue of Latina Magazine.

“The Glam Nation Tour” lands at Milwaukee’s historic Riverside Theater on Tuesday, June 15th.

Tickets go on sale Friday, May 7th at Noon @ The Pabst and The Riverside Box Offices
116 E. Wisconsin Ave. • Milwaukee, WI 53202
Click here for more.

International hip-hop superstar and 12-time Grammy Award winner Kanye West and Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson get animated when they lend their voices to THE CLEVELAND SHOW, Sunday, May 2nd on FOX6. West will appear as KENNY WEST, an all-around cool kid and the archenemy of CLEVELAND JR. (Kevin Michael Richardson), and the two will engage in a “rap battle” for the affection of high school hottie CHANEL (Henson).

THE CLEVELAND SHOW is a new animated series that follows everyone’s favorite soft-spoken neighbor CLEVELAND BROWN (Mike Henry) to his hometown in Virginia, as he settles down with his high school sweetheart, DONNA (Sanaa Lathan); her unruly kids; and his own 14-year-old son, Cleveland Jr. (Richardson). Once in Virginia, Cleveland has a few surprises in store for him, including ROBERTA (Reagan Gomez-Preston), a rebellious new stepdaughter; RALLO (Henry), a 5-year-old stepson who loves the ladies; and a collection of neighbors that includes a loudmouth redneck, LESTER (Richardson); a hipster wanna-be, HOLT (guest voice Jason Sudeikis); and a pious pair of talking bears, TIM (Seth MacFarlane) and his wife ARIANNA (guest voice Arianna Huffington).

Kanye West’s fourth consecutive chart-topping album, “808s & Heartbreak,” was released in November 2008 and has sold over 1.5 million copies to date. He has received numerous accolades for his latest album, and his hit single “Heartless” has been at the top of the charts for 16 weeks and counting.

Taraji P. Henson earned an Academy Award nomination in 2009 for her supporting role opposite Brad Pitt in the critically acclaimed film “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” Henson has appeared in “Hustle & Flow” with Terrence Howard and “Talk to Me” opposite Don Cheadle. Her upcoming films include “Hurricane Season” opposite Forest Whitaker, “Once Fallen” with Ed Harris and Tyler Perry’s “I Can Do Bad All By Myself.” Her television credits include “Boston Legal” and “Eli Stone.”

MILWAUKEE – April 22, 2010 – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials are excited to announce the tenth performance slated for Summerfest 2010. R&B superstar Usher will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Wednesday, June 30 at 7:30PM.

Usher started singing in the church choir when he was six years old. At the age of 14 he was spotted at a talent show by a record executive from LaFace Records. The company signed the young singer while he was still in high school. And the rest is history. He has since won five Grammy Awards, four World Music Awards, four American Music Awards, four MTV Awards, two People’s Choice Awards and countless others. He has been ranked one of the best selling artists in American music history and has ranked higher than any other artist of his generation by Billboard Magazine. He was named the most successful singer of the 2000’s. His 2004 album Confessions was ranked as the top solo album of the last decade. His hit list includes: “You Make Me Wanna”, “My Way”, “Slow Jam”, “Twirk It Out” and “U Remind Me”.

On March 30, Usher released his sixth studio album Raymond vs. Raymond, which became his third consecutive album to debut at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. It features collaborations with will.i.am, Ludacris, Diddy, and T.I., to name a few. It features hit singles “Daddy’s Home”, “Lil Freak” and “OMG”.

In addition to singing and acting, Usher is considered one of the music industry’s most creative dancers. His style is influenced by the rich history of the R&B industry. Usher’s energetic live performances combine his great vocals with his natural ability to dance. Summerfest is excited to have Usher grace the Marcus Amphitheater in 2010.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 1 at 10AM and include Summerfest admission. Tickets can be purchased at the Marcus Amphitheater Box Office, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, online at Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1.800.745.3000 (live Ticketmaster Agent) or 1.866.448.7849 (“Ticketmaster Express” automated phone line). Patrons may also utilize “ticketfast” at Ticketmaster.com to print bar coded concert tickets from home. Convenience fees may be added to all purchases.

Summerfest 2010 will take place June 24 – July 4 from noon until midnight daily. The World’s Largest Music Festival and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration attracts the music industry’s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites. The Marcus Amphitheater and 10 additional stages, along with a diverse selection of food and beverage vendors, marketplaces and interactive exhibits, are set against the Lake Michigan and downtown backdrops, creating a festival experience like no other. Patrons can also enjoy Miller Lite, the Official Beer of Summerfest. For more details visit Summerfest.com.

MUSE With Special Guests Passion Pit
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
Bradley Center
Tickets on Sale THIS Saturday April 24th at 11am!
Reserved Seats at $55 & $45
*Additional fees may apply.

England-based alternative-rock band Muse, who’s touring in support of its latest effort, The Resistance, is
slated to visit the Bradley Center with Passion Pit on Wednesday, October 6. Tickets go on sale Saturday,
April 24, at 11 a.m.

Muse are known for their energetic and extravagant live performances and their fusion of many music
genres, including progressive rock, classical music, heavy metal and electronica.
Muse have won many music awards throughout their career, including five MTV Europe Music Awards, five
Q Awards, eight NME Awards, two BRIT awards and four Kerrang! Awards.

Tickets available at the Bradley Center Ticket Office, Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster Outlets, or by
phone at 800-745-3000.

MILWAUKEE – April 12, 2010 – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials are excited to announce the ninth performance slated for Summerfest 2010. Carlos Santana will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Thursday, July 1 at 7:30PM along with special guest Steve Winwood

The Carlos Santana Universal Tone Tour 2010 gets underway on June 30 with an initial North American leg running through early August. The Universal Tone Tour 2010 will feature hits from Santana’s four-decade-long career, as well as songs from a brand new studio album that Carlos Santana is currently putting finishing touches on. Santana’s most recent release was the 2010 reissue of Supernatural as a 2-CD Legacy Edition—featuring 11 previously unissued bonus tracks—in celebration of the classic nine-time GRAMMY-winning album’s 10th anniversary.

This spring—prior to the launch of the Universal Tone Tour—Santana can be seen in Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through The Hits, exclusively at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas  supernaturalsantana.com). The Joint is the only place west of the Mississippi where fans can see Santana through 2010; tickets are currently on sale for dates in April and May.

Opening for Santana is Steve Winwood. In addition to his solo career, he was a member of the Spencer Davis Group, Blind Faith and Traffic. He was inducted in to the Rock and Roll hall of Fame in 2004 as a member of Traffic. His list of hits includes “Higher Love”, “Arc of a Diver”, “Valerie” and “While You See a Chance” to name a few.

Exclusive Best Seat ticket presales for the Carlos Santana Universal Tone Tour 2010 will take place on SantanaFanClub.com starting April 13. Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 24 at 10AM and include Summerfest admission. Tickets can be purchased at the Marcus Amphitheater Box Office, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, online at Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1.800.745.3000 (live Ticketmaster Agent) or 1.866.448.7849 (“Ticketmaster Express” automated phone line). Patrons may also utilize “ticketfast” at Ticketmaster.com to print bar coded concert tickets from home. Convenience fees may be added to all purchases.

Summerfest 2010 will take place June 24 – July 4 from noon until midnight daily. The World’s Largest Music Festival and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration attracts the music industry’s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites. The Marcus Amphitheater and 10 additional stages, along with a diverse selection of food and beverage vendors, marketplaces and interactive exhibits, are set against the Lake Michigan and downtown backdrops, creating a festival experience like no other. Patrons can also enjoy Miller Lite, the Official Beer of Summerfest. For more details visit Summerfest.com.