Summerfest partners with K-Nation, Cascio Interstate

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Summerfest officials announced Wednesday, April 24th a new stage partnership between K-Nation Entertainment and Cascio Interstate Music.  The new partnership will allow the two to present eleven days of live, local and original music, with many bands originating from the Milwaukee and the surrounding region.

“For the past six years, we have been proud to provide the Summerfest audience with a wide and varied selection of musical genres on our Cascio Music Stage,” said Michael Houser, Cascio Interstate Music CEO.  “We are pleased to continue this musical mission in our community with our great new partnership with K-Nation, to be able to help expose these fine bands to the large Summerfest fan base. We believe giving these talented artists the opportunity to play at 'The World's Largest Music Festival' helps them gain the recognition and exposure that they so richly deserve.”

The K-NATION l Cascio Interstate Music Stage with WMSE 91.7 will feature the following headliners:

June 26           9:00 pm           Faux Fir          
June 27           9:00 pm           The Melismatics
June 28           9:00 pm           Bright Kind
June 29           9:00 pm           I’m Not A Pilot
June 30           9:00 pm           TBA
July 2               9:00 pm           The Invaders
July 3               9:00 pm           Midnight Reruns
July 4               9:00 pm           Copper Box
July 5               9:00 pm           The Delta Routine
July 6               9:00 pm           The Championship
July 7               9:00 pm           Archie Powell & The Exports

“K-Nation Entertainment provides highly talented local and regional artists with coveted performance and recording opportunities,” said Jim Kacmarcik, President of K-Nation Entertainment.  “While K-Nation Entertainment works with many established artists, we also serve as an incubator for newer artists.  We are thrilled to support Summerfest and in so doing, help introduce dozens of acts to larger audiences.  All visitors to our stage will be impressed with the caliber of artistry and talent.”

Additionally, JoJo’s Martini Lounge with Miller Lite will return in 2013 as a popular hot spot, offering JoJo’s specialty martinis and great local entertainment.  The stage will feature the following headliners: 

June 26             8:00 pm         5 Card Studs               
June 27             8:00 pm         Hot Sauce
June 28             8:00 pm         Boogie Men
June 29             8:00 pm         The Toys
July 30               8:00 pm         Rhythm Kings
July 2                 8:00 pm         Eddie Butts     
July 3                 8:00 pm         Uprising
July 4                 8:00 pm         The Barbeez
July 5                 8:00 pm         Sweet Tarts
July 6                 8:00 pm         Love Monkeys
July 7                 8:00 pm         Cold Sweat & The Brew City Horns


Please check Summerfest.com for updates.  All performers and show times are subject to change.

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