Summerfest Announces Partial List of Grounds Stage Headliners: Gavin DeGraw, MUTEMATH and More

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials today announced several headlining acts that will perform at Summerfest 2012.  Performance dates, times and stage locations will be announced in April.

Summerfest 2012 headliners will include:

• Steve Miller Band       
• The Avett Brothers
• Common                       
• Cake
• Scorpions                                        
• Lupe Fiasco                                                                       
• Gary Clark Jr.                                   
• Head and the Heart       
• Robyn                                                 
• Eric Benet                                                                          
• Phil Vassar                                    
• Joss Stone                                                          
• AWOLNATION                                 
• Brantley Gilbert
• Tito Rojas                                         
• Gavin DeGraw
• Atmosphere                                    
• Grace Potter & the Nocturnals 
• Halestorm                                         
• MUTEMATH
• Fitz & the Tantrums                       
• The Joy Formidable                       
• La India                                                               
• Anthony Hamilton

Additional grounds stage headliners will be announced over the upcoming weeks.  Fans are encouraged to stay connected to Summerfest and visit Summerfest.com, “Like” Summerfest on Facebook or follow Summerfest on Twitter to be the first to know who’s headlining Summerfest 2012 and how they can be a part of this year’s 45^th Anniversary celebration and win great prizes.

Fest-goers can save money with Advanced Sale General Admission tickets, now available on Summerfest.com with no incremental service fees.  Discounted offers include a $14 General Admission ticket ($16 value), a $7 Weekday Admission ticket valid Tuesday – Friday, prior to 4:00 pm ($9 value) and a “3 for $36” multi-day pass, valid for one general admission per day on three different days of the festival ($45 value).

New for 2012, as part of the 45^th Anniversary celebration, fans can purchase a Power Pass, valid for one general admission per day, all 11 days of Summerfest 2012 for only $45 ($176 value).

Summerfest 2012 will take place June 27 - July 1 and July 3 - 8, from Noon until Midnight and will be closed Monday, July 2.  In 2012, The “World’s Largest Music Festival” and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer event will celebrate its 45^th Anniversary.  Since 1968, Summerfest has provided unforgettable live music experiences for fans from around the world.  Summerfest attracts over 700 bands, including the music industry’s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites and hosts a diverse selection of food and beverage vendors, marketplaces and interactive exhibits 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, Facebook.com/summerfest or Twitter: @Summerfest.