Here it is! We are very pleased to announce the 2009 Cascio Groove Garage lineup with our partners Casico Interstate Music and 91.7 WMSE.

Congratulations, Joann Stern, you are the day tenth and final winner of the Guitar-A-Day Giveaway. Others winners include: Linda Kaehler, Jenny Holland, Erik Zlevor, Ritchel Aniceto, Henry Rios, Doreen Grabarczyk, Steve Tuma, Jim Hanke, and Susan Budziszewski. Please watch your email for notification of how to pick up your guitar.

If you are looking for the best beer on the grounds, then you've got to go over by the Miller Stage and get any of the Lakefront brews. It's at the ESPN Sports Area. Riverwest Stein has always been a favorite & is perfect with anything you want to eat.

Well, maybe it's not such a secret, but upstairs at the Harley Davidson Pavillion there's a great place if you are at Summerfest with kids. There are lots of tables upstairs, clean bathrooms, a great view of the grounds and the Harley Stage. You can bring your own food and drink upstairs during the day and it's a great place to wind down & recharge.

We regret to inform you that Juiceboxxx has canceled his performance at the Cascio Groove Garage, originally scheduled for Thursday, July 3rd. No further is available at this time. All other performances will continue as scheduled.

The Summerfest grounds may be empty today, but tomorrow will be a different story. Thousands will pour through the gates to take part in Milwaukee's premiere musical and cultural experience. We, over here at the Shepherd Express, will keep you in the loop of what to do and who to see over the next 11 days. Stay tuned right here for daily updates, including show reviews and photo blogs from the Cascio Groove Garage, as well as highlights from other ground stages. Stop by our tent and say hello!