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Milwaukee's Daily Magazine for Thursday, May 24, 2012

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1. You think you know Alice? Win an Alice Cooper "Strange Case" DVD
If you're an Alice fan, you can celebrate your Coop knowledge by answering a few simple (well, not that simple) Alice Cooper questions and win a copy of "The Strange Case of Alice Cooper - Live 1979 - Madhouse Rock Tour" for your efforts.
2. Summerfest officials announce more BMO Harris Pavilion music
Summerfest officials have announced additional acts that will perform at the new BMO Harris Pavilion.
3. Rise Against to play The Rave this fall
Rise Against will perform with Gaslight Anthem and Hot Water Music at the Eagles Ballroom Sunday, Sept. 16.
4. We'll miss Mark Shurilla
It's been a sad week for music of all varieties. But here in Milwaukee, it's safe to say we'll miss our own Mark Shurilla the most.
5. Foo Fighters complete Summerfest's Marcus Amphitheater lineup
Summerfest has announced rock group Foo Fighters will headline the Marcus Amphitheater Thursday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m.
6. Summerfest fills in some grounds stage gaps
Summerfest has added indie pop band Fun. and country music singer/songwriter Hunter Hayes to its grounds stage lineup.
7. Turner Hall feels the love with Polyphonic Spree
The large collective known as the Polyphonic Spree stopped at Turner Hall Ballroom Tuesday night as part of the third leg in their You+Me Tour. It is a fitting title for the tour, as their performance felt totally inclusive of the warm Turner Hall crowd.
8. A swan song for Duck
In the last month, saxophonist Andrew Love, one half of the Memphis Horns, died, and today, more bad news - Duck Dunn, the bass player for that stellar band, passed away in his sleep after a gig in Tokyo.
9. Musician Mark Shurilla dies
Mark Shurilla, an intimate part of the music scene in Milwaukee, died today. Heart problems is all I know. This world is a sadder place with Shurilla gone. He helped a lot of musicians in this town and was always full of optimism and spirit, two qualities in notable short supply in the world of music.
10. Mustangs turn to country music Friday night
On Friday night the Milwaukee Mustangs hope not only to gain new fans but start a new music tradition similar to the Admirals'. Country music's Justin Moore takes the stage after the game.
11. A hip-hop "Blister in the Sun"
This morning, OnMilwaukee.com contributor and all-around pal J.C. Poppe hipped us to this news about a local hip-hop cover of the Violent Femmes' "Blister in the Sun."
12. Summerfest's 2012 Emerging Artists Series lineup announced
Summerfest officials have announced the lineup of bands slated for the 2012 Emerging Artists Series, held on the U.S. Cellular Connection Stage.
13. Train, Kelly Clarkson coming to the Marcus Amphitheater
Summerfest has announced pop/rock artists Train and Kelly Clarkson will co-headline the Marcus Amphitheater Friday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. with special guest Brett Dennen.
14. Chill on the Hill announces 2012 lineup
The Bay View Neighborhood Association has announced the lineup for this year's Chill on the Hill concert series.
15. Cascio Interstate Music Stage and JoJo's Martini Lounge headliners announced
Summerfest officials have announced the lineup of headliners slated for the Cascio Interstate Music Stage and JoJo's Martini Lounge Stage.
16. Potawatomi Bingo Casino Stage headliners announced
Summerfest officials have announced the lineup of headliners slated for the Potawatomi Bingo Casino Stage and Pavilion.
17. River Rhythms announces its 2012 summer line-up
Live acts for the Westown Association's free concert series are lined up and ready for summer.
18. Summerfest Rock Stage headliners announced
Summerfest officials have announced the lineup of headliners slated for the Summerfest Rock Stage.
19. U.S. Cellular Connection Stage headliners announced
Summerfest officials have announced the lineup of headliners slated for the U.S. Cellular Connection Stage.
20. Milwaukee Mafia still has it
If anybody ever asks you if there is great music in Milwaukee, send them to see the Milwaukee Mafia in action.
21. Harley-Davidson Roadhouse headliners announced
Summerfest officials have announced the lineup of headliners slated for the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse.
22. Juniper Tar's final Foster show
In anticipation of their April 27 album release concert at Turner Hall, Juniper Tar and friends played a special residency gig series at The Hotel Foster. This past Wednesday was the final show.
23. Big Backyard headliners announced
Summerfest officials have announced the lineup of headliners slated for the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard.
24. Lil Kim to heat up the Riverside
Lil Kim is making her way to Milwaukee, and she's coming to the Riverside Theater for a live show May 27.
25. Win the two-CD "Marley" soundtrack
A new Bob Marley documentary film is on the way and so is a two-CD soundtrack, also available on three vinyl LPs. They're released tomorrow but you can enter to win a copy of the CD set right here.