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It's June 3rd - And Gigs Are Set For Largest Music Festival In The World

This year is a pretty good year for gigs at Summerfest for me. Not so much the quantity, but the quality. So we have Sunday, June 27th - I'm singing back up for Jon Paris, a wonderful blues guitarist and vocalist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin who currently...

Posted to Only a Few Months Away....I Can't Believe It by Rhonda Begos on 06-03-2010

Filed under: Midnight Groove, Rhonda Begos, Streetlife, jon paris

YEAR NUMBER 3 - FREEDOM TO BE WHO I BE!!!!

So here we are...It's May 7th, and Summerfest is literally right around the corner. I'm sure many other musicians are with me on this one...it always amazes me how quickly this time creeps up on you! And it does literally creep up on you! This...

Posted to Only a Few Months Away....I Can't Believe It by Rhonda Begos on 05-07-2010

Filed under: Midnight Groove, Rhonda Begos, Streetlife

Elvis Costello Tears It Up on the Classic Rock Stage!

Summerfest closed in grand fashion last night as Elvis Costello and The Imposters tore it up at the packed Classic Rock stage. Of the many incarnations that have marked Costello’s stellar career, my favorite is raise-the-roof rocker, and that is...

Posted to Rock and Roll Guru by Joe Heuer on 07-06-2009

Filed under: Summerfest, rock and roll guru, Elvis Costello

Cascio Groove Garage

The Cascio Interstate Groove Garage is indeed a groovy place to hang out at The Big Gig. Last year the Groove Garage was a hidden treasure, but now it’s sandwiched between the Briggs Backyard and the Harley Roadhouse. They feature some incredibly...

Posted to Rock and Roll Guru by Joe Heuer on 07-04-2009

Filed under: Summerfest, rock and roll guru, cascio

Bob Dylan Concert: The Rest of the Story

If you read my thoughts on Wednesday’s Bob Dylan concert, you already know that I absolutely loved it. Now, here’s the rest of the story… Before going further, let me preface this by saying I was completely sober at the show. My daughters...

Posted to Rock and Roll Guru by Joe Heuer on 07-03-2009

Filed under: Summerfest, rock and roll guru, bob dylan

Bob Dylan: OUTSTANDING Concert!

I built my entire11-day Summerfest calendar around Bob Dylan, and he delivered a fantastic show Wednesday night at the Marcus Amphitheater! Make no mistake about it, I am a huge fan of this musical genius and I loved his performance. Dylan is the greatest...

Posted to Rock and Roll Guru by Joe Heuer on 07-03-2009

Filed under: Summerfest, rock and roll guru, bob dylan

Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson is a genuine American icon who transcends musical genres. He’s a country legend, a respected elder of the jam band tribe and a folk-rocker all rolled into one. As the opening act for Bob Dylan on a gorgeous night at the Marcus Amphitheater...

Posted to Rock and Roll Guru by Joe Heuer on 07-03-2009

Filed under: Summerfest, rock and roll guru, Willie Nelson

Wednesday's favorite T-shirt

"Never put off until tomorrow what you can put off altogether." Sounds like pretty good philosophical advice to me...

Posted to Rock and Roll Guru by Joe Heuer on 07-03-2009

Filed under: Summerfest

Hidden Treasure #4

Hidden Treasure #4 is Ecuador Manta, a band that plays music of the Andes. Located near the south end of the Sky Glider, these folks are an absolute must see with a beautiful sound. Ecuador Manta creates music by using the traditional instruments of the...

Posted to Rock and Roll Guru by Joe Heuer on 07-03-2009

Filed under: Summerfest, rock and roll guru

Guru's Tip of the Day for Wednesday

Guru’s Tip of the Day: Abandon your diet during The Big Gig! We all know diets are just a brief period of starvation, followed by a gain of five pounds. So cut loose for the day and enjoy yourself guilt-free. Just a little friendly advice from your...