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Published on July 6th, 2012
Outdoor Music, All Summer Long
So, the Fourth of July has come and gone—but you’re not quite ready to head back inside? We’ve pulled together some of our favorite outdoor music going on all month long across the Midwest! There’s something for just about everyone, including your favorite country music all-stars, classic rockers you’ve always dreamed of seeing, down-home folk ensembles, and emerging, indie artists. Whether you’re going for the day, camping out, or grabbing a room at a nearby hotel, we encourage you to start your planning soon!
| DATES |
July 1-31, 2012 |
| LOCATION |
Highland Park, IL |
| FEATURING |
The Blues Brothers, Santana, Natalie Merchant, BoDeans, Seal, James Taylor |
Seen in the photo above, courtesy of Ravinia.org
| DATES |
Various Dates |
| LOCATION |
Mackinaw City, MI |
| FEATURING |
Low Road Ramblers, Sister Wilene, Gordon Lightfoot Tribute, Bridging the Gap Music Festival |
| DATES |
July 6-7, 2012 |
| LOCATION |
Minneapolis, MN |
| FEATURING |
Train, Mat Kearney, Cake, The Avett Brothers, Fitz and the Tantrums |
| DATES |
July 6-7, 2012 |
| LOCATION |
Des Moines, IA |
| FEATURING |
The Avett Brothers, Death Cab For Cutie, Greensky Bluegrass, Atmosphere |
| DATES |
July 7-8, 2012 |
| LOCATION |
Durand, WI |
| FEATURING |
High 48′s, Evergreen Grass Band, White Iron Band, Horseshoes and Hand Grenads/td> |
| DATES |
July 7-8, 2012 |
| LOCATION |
Duluth, MN |
| FEATURING |
The Jayhawks, Caroline Smith & The Goodnight Sleeps, Trampled By Turtles |
| DATES |
July 12-15, 2012 |
| LOCATION |
Rhinelander, WI |
| FEATURING |
Don Williams, Trace Adkins, Eric Church, Neal McCoy, Chris Young, Jo Dee Messina |
| DATES |
July 12-14, 2012 |
| LOCATION |
Oshkosh, WI |
| FEATURING |
Shinedown, Papa Roach, Mötley Crüe, Hinder, Kid Rock, Skillet, Filter, Seether |
| DATES |
July 13-15, 2012 |
| LOCATION |
Petoskey, MI |
| FEATURING |
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Arrested Development, Sarazino, Mo Mojo, Seth and May |
| DATES |
July 13-15, 2012 |
| LOCATION |
Chicago, IL |
| FEATURING |
Vampire Weekend, Feist, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Hot Chip, AraabMUZIK, A$AP Rocky |
| DATES |
July 13-15, 2012 |
| LOCATION |
Cincinnati, OH |
| FEATURING |
Weezer, Jane’s Addiction, Death Cab for Cutie, RJD2, Airborne Toxic Event, Minus the Bear |
| DATES |
July 14-15, 2012 |
| LOCATION |
Duluth, MN |
| FEATURING |
Anthony B, Gramps Morgan, Ce’Ceile, Junior Kelly, New Primitives, The Saints Steel Band, Uprising, Viva Brazil |
| DATES |
July 15, 2012 |
| LOCATION |
Woodstock, IL |
| FEATURING |
Tim Grimm, RJ Cowdery, Anne Hills, Small Potatoes, Lil’ Rev, Georgia Rae Family Band |
| DATES |
July 19-21, 2012 |
| LOCATION |
Eau Claire, WI |
| FEATURING |
Jason Aldean, Trace Adkins, Montgomery Gentry, Lauren Alaina, Luke Bryan, Craig Morgan/td> |
| DATES |
July 19-22, 2012 |
| LOCATION |
Cadott, WI |
| FEATURING |
Shinedown, Buckcherry, Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, Iron Maiden, Alice Cooper |
| DATES |
July 19-22, 2012 |
| LOCATION |
Twin Lakes, WI |
| FEATURING |
Toby Keith, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Luke Bryan, Big & Rich, Steve Holy |
| DATES |
July 19-21, 2012 |
| LOCATION |
Walker, MN |
| FEATURING |
Kid Rock, Hinder, Heart, The Atomic Punks, Grand Funk Railroad, Night Ranger, John Fogerty |
| DATES |
July 27-28, 2012 |
| LOCATION |
Prairie du Chien, WI |
| FEATURING |
Tweed Funk, Alex Wilson Band, Indigenous, Trampled Under Foot, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats |
| DATES |
July 27-29, 2012 |
| LOCATION |
Lake Ann, MI |
| FEATURING |
Martin Sexton, Stooges Brass Band, Dirtfoot, Rootstand, Big Dudee Roo, Jaik Willis |
| DATES |
July 27-28, 2012 |
| LOCATION |
Somerset, WI |
| FEATURING |
Jane’s Addiction, Weezer, Florence + The Machine, Girl Talk, Andrew Bird, The Temper Trap |
Tags: 80/35 Music Festival, Basilica Block Party, Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival, Blissfest, Bunbury Music Festival, Country Jam USA, Country Thunder USA, Grass on the Chippewa, Hodag Country Festival, Moondance Jam, Music in Mackinaw, Outdoor Music, Pitchfork Music Festival, Prairie Dog Blues Festival, Ravinia, Rock Fest, Rock USA, Sleepy Bear Music Festival, SoundTown Music & Camping Festival, Twin Ports Bridge Festival, Woodstock Folk Festival
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