The Grant Park Music Festival is the nation’s only free, outdoor classical music series of its kind. Each summer, the Festival provides free classical music to all of Chicago in the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
A new “temporary” music shell was built in Grant Park in 1978 and named in honor of Petrillo. The Petrillo Music Shell was home to the Grant Park Music Festival for the next 25 years. The shell is now used as a venue for numerous other Chicago festivals, but the Grant Park Orchestra returns to the Petrillo each summer to perform an Independence Eve concert, complete with a fireworks display presented by the city of Chicago.
In 2004, the Festival moved to its new home in the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. This state-of-the-art music pavilion was designed by i ... Go to event
The World’s Largest Music Festival and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration attracts the music industry’s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites….Milwaukee’s 11-day music festival featuring everything from alternative to zydeco on 11 different stages….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.
When: June 27 – July 8, 2012
Where: Milwaukee, WI
For more information click here.
With past performances by the likes of Tiesto, The String Cheese Incident and Kaskade … Electric Forest is back in a big way . “We’re thrilled to be returning to the beloved Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan for another legendary weekend. … The Sherwood Forest, located in the heart of the festival grounds, is the pulse of Electric Forest. By day, the Sherwood Forest is a place to relax in one of the many hammocks that swing between the trees, explore the art installations sprinkled throughout the woods and meander down paths to discover plenty of surprises. At night, the Sherwood Forest comes alive! Witness the extravagant light display, stumble into surprise performances and parties in the depths of the woods, and gather with friends to enjoy the party.
When: June 28- July 1, 2012
... 
FREE – Brother Joscephus and Betty – 4th Annual Hudson Square Music & Wine Festival !
Every Tuesday from June 26th to August 28th, Trinity Real Estate, Great Performances and City Winery will host a free neighborhood celebration of music, food, and wine. With its downtown location just west of Soho, the Hudson Square Music & Wine Festival is a uniquely urban summer festival for everyone from families and visitors to the after-work crowd. The FREE series of concerts will be held in the backyard of City Winery and features an eclectic mix of musicians, food vendors, artists and full bar service.
All concerts for the Hudson Square Music and Wine Festival are held in the space behind City Winery at 155 Varick Street btw Vandam and Spring Street.
Entry to the festival is fro ... 
There’s a palpable sense of remove from the normal life in High Sierra. Every Fourth of July weekend for 16 years, a few thousand folks have climbed above the city bustle to enjoy a temporary reprieve from the 24-hour-a-day rush below…There’s an informality and camaraderie that’s unlike any other music festival I’ve attended. You frequently find yourself sharing beers with the artists who floored you earlier in the day. The musicians seem to enjoy the atmosphere as much as the attendees, and it inspires relaxed, spontaneous performances… Musicians can whisper, tentatively bringing their soul out into the light and mountain air, and audiences hush up. It’s strikingly different than most festivals and speaks to the abiding love of music that fills this place.
When: July 5-8, 2012
Where: Quin ... 
Since we last heard from Shawn Mullins on 2008’s honeydew, the Atlanta-based singer/songwriter and bandleader has undergone a series of transformative experiences, leading to a second coming for the veteran artist. Evidence of Mullins’ newfound level of musical and lyrical ambition courses comes through with Light You Up (Vanguard Records, Oct. 12). This captivating new song cycle will likely be viewed as a flat-out revelation even by Mullins’ most fervent fans.
His experiences included an indoctrination into the collaborative creative process by numerous bouts of intensive co-writing, in one instance putting him atop of the country charts via a key contribution to the Zac Brown Band’s “Toes,” marking his third #1 single, following 1999’s “Lullaby” and the 2006 Triple A/Americana chart-t ... 
With so many guaranteed unforgettable performances, attendees are spared from missing out on even a single song thanks to the All Good Festival’s unique model of no overlapping sets. Two side-by-side stages host over 40 hours of music from a wide array of genres including the best of rock, bluegrass, electronic, jam, reggae, funk, and more. …With a record sold out crowd in 2010, patrons and media hailed the event. MTV noted the All Good Festival’s “perfect combination of great music, beautiful scenery, crisp mountain air and a friendly, laid back vibe” while the Pittsburgh City Paper called it “the best one yet.” Taking place atop Marvin’s Mountaintop, with over 650 acres of privately owned land, the All Good Festival offers picturesque rolling hills with a panoramic view of the surroundin ... 
Cuisine Concerts Summer 2012 Line Up!
July 21 The Abler Boys (Island & Rock)
July 28 Seven Funk (Vocal Funk & Jazz)
August 4 Redfish (Classic Rock, Country & Island)
August 11 The Bluegills (Blues)
August 18 Sly Joe Trio (Earthy Soul with a Funky Stroll)
August 25 The Abler Boys (Island & Rock)
Bands may be subject to change.
Every Saturday from July 21 to August 25, from 12:30 PM to 4 PM
Various music will be matched by cuisine. Whether cajun or country, rock or reggae, specialty foods will complement the tunes. Check vonstiehl.com for more information, or to check for rain cancellations on the mornings of the music.
Event location: von Stiehl Winery, Algoma, WI
vonstiehl.com, 800-955-5208
When: July 21 – August 25, 2012
Where: von Stiehl Winery, Algoma, WI
F ... 
Welcome to the Annual French Quarter Festival presented by Capital One Bank!
The largest FREE music festival in the South!
Featuring over 800 local musicians, more than 65 of New Orleans finest restaurants, free special events, family fun with two exciting kids areas for 2012, and the return of FIREWORKS on the Mississippi River (Saturday April 14 at 9 pm), sponsored by Tropical Isle.
When: April 11-14, 2013
Where: different locations in New Orleans.
For more information click here.
