Milwaukee Buzz - April 4, 2013
Why does the Journal Sentinel care how much Don Smiley makes?
I am one of the people in Milwaukee who doesn't mind that Summerfest chief Don Smiley makes a lot of money and I am one of a handful who knows why this is such a big story for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The newspaper has always been obsessed with how much money people who don't work for the newspaper make. When I say "obsessed," I am not exaggerating. I have very personal experience with this.

Music - April 4, 2013
Summerfest announces Avett Brothers, grounds stages headliners
Summerfest made a few big announcements today, revealing that the Avett Brothers will co-headline with the already-announced Violent Femmes at the Marcus Amphitheater on Opening Day, June 26. Officials also announced headliners for the grounds stages.

Music - April 2, 2013
Milwaukee Talks: Violent Femmes drummer Victor DeLorenzo
Victor DeLorenzo may be best known for his drumming in the iconic Violent Femmes, but he always has a wide range of other projects in the works. In this Milwaukee Talks covnersation, he shares info about his new album that was nine years in the making, Femmes' history and how the Summerfest concert got leaked.

Milwaukee Buzz - March 28, 2013
My breakfast with Don Smiley
Over breakfast at an East Side diner, Summerfest President and CEO Don Smiley told me he was "amazed" the news about his salary was front page news.

Music - March 28, 2013
Summerfest announces Pitbull, Luke Bryan gigs; Cooper also on tap
Summerfest has announced two more headliners for 2013. Rapper Pitbull will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Sunday, June 30. Country artist Luke Bryan headline the amphitheater on Wednesday, July 3 with special guests Thompson Square and Florida Georgia Line. Alice Cooper will also play at the Big Gig.