Waukesha-Area Bands Playing Summerfest 2013

Summerfest is one of the country’s largest music festivals and draws international superstars, yet bookers don’t forget bands under their noses.

We asked on Facebook for local bands playing the Big Gig in 2013, and you responded with a significant list. Patch can’t vouch for the Waukesha connections in each of these bands, but use the links to find out more about the bands to see if you’d enjoy checking them out.

Summerfest is June 26-30 and July 2-7 at Maier Festival Grounds on the Milwaukee Lakefront.

• Cherry Pie: 8 p.m. June 27, BMO Harris Pavilion (opening for Billy Idol)
• The Air on Everest: 8:15 p.m. June 27, Renegade Stage (final show)
• Dirty Boogie: 4 p.m. June 28, JoJo’s Martini Lounge
• Bright Kind: 9 p.m. June 28, K-Nation-Cascio Interstate Music Stage
• Left on Sunset: 3 p.m. June 29, Miller Lite Oasis
• The Rockin’ Robins: 4 p.m. June 29, Lucille’s Piano Bar
• Dory Drive: 6 p.m. June 30, Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard
• 76 Juliet: 3 p.m. July 2, Miller Lite Oasis
• Divyded: 3:15 p.m. July 3, Uline Warehouse
• Black Saints: 5 p.m. July 3, Uline Warehouse
• Heroes Lie, 6:30 p.m. July 3, Uline Warehouse
• 50 Breaks: Noon July 6, Harley Davidson Roadhouse
• Rabid Aardvarks, 6 p.m. July 6, BMO Harris Pavilion