Summerfest Announces Sixth Marcus Amphitheater Headliner For 2015

MILWAUKEE (March 5, 2015) – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials are excited to announce the sixth major show slated for Summerfest 2015. Zac Brown Band will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Sunday, June 28. 

Zac Brown Band's new album JEKYLL + HYDE releases on April 28. Their North American stadium tour kicks off May 1 in Nashville and throughout the summer returns for headlining shows at Fenway Park, Wrigley Field and Citi Field in addition to several new baseball stadiums and favorite festivals including Hangout Music Festival and Summerfest. The fortuhcoming album JEKYLL + HYDE will be out April 28, 2015 on Southern Ground/John Varvatos Records/Big Machine Label Group/Republic Records. The band will premiere music from the album this weekend during their first performance on Saturday Night Live.

Describing the album's direction, Zac told Rolling Stone earlier this year that it will have "things that people will expect and things that they won't." Digital pre-orders will include immediate downloads of "Homegrown", "Dress Blues" and "Heavy Is the Head (feat. Chris Cornell)" at select partners. "Homegrown", the band's highest chart debut, will is bulleted at #10 on country radio this week, has earned massive fan support and early praise for its "rock feel" (Country Weekly) and "intricately arranged vocal harmonies" (Billboard). "Dress Blues", written by Jason Isbell, is a somber and stirring tribute to members of the military who have been killed in service and "Heavy Is the Head", which features Chris Cornell, the multi-GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter and legendary frontman for pioneering rock bands Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple of the Dog, makes its world premiere this Friday, March 6th on iHeartRadio's Mainstream and Active Rock station. The album also features a collaboration with Sara Bareilles.

Tickets for Zac Brown Band's show on June 28 go on sale Friday, March 13 at 10:00 am CST and include Summerfest admission. Tickets can be purchased at the Summerfest Box Office in person and by phone at 1.414.273.2600, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, Walmart stores, online at Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1.800.745.3000 (live Ticketmaster Agent) or 1.866.448.7849 (“Ticketmaster Express” automated phone line).  Patrons may also utilize “ticketfast” at Ticketmaster.com to print barcoded concert tickets from home.  Convenience fees may be added to all purchases.

PLEASE NOTE: To purchase Marcus Amphitheater tickets in person at the Summerfest Box Office on the day of the on sale, patrons must visit the temporary location at the Mid Gate on the corner of Harbor Drive and Chicago Street.  Parking will be available across the street. 

A “Stay Connected” pre-sale will be available prior to tickets going on sale to the general public for fans that subscribe to receive Summerfest News email alerts at Summerfest.com or connect with Summerfest on Facebook and Twitter.  The "Stay Connected" pre-sale for Zac Brown Band will run Thursday, March 12 from 10:00 am – 10:00 pm CST or until pre-sale inventory has been exhausted. 

Summerfest 2015 will take place June 24 - 28 and June 30 – July 5 from Noon until Midnight and will be closed Monday, June 29.  Following its 1968 debut, Summerfest has evolved into what is now recognized as “The World’s Largest Music Festival” and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration, bringing the music industry’s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites along with approximately 900,000 people from Milwaukee and around the world together each year for an unforgettable live music experience.  During the festival, the spotlight shines on over 800 acts, over 1,000 performances, 11 stages, delectable food and beverages and interactive activities, all in a world-class festival setting.  Patrons can also enjoy Miller Lite, the Official Beer of Summerfest.  For more details, visit Summerfest.com, Facebook.com/summerfest orTwitter: @Summerfest.