Day 2 of the VERGE Music Festival brings the intelligent power-pop of Weezer, the ‘60s-tinged jangle of Wisconsin natives Locksley, the drive of Atlanta's Manchester Orchestra and the geeky charm of the Raveonettes.
That's just at one stage.
VERGE, which began it's two-day run on Friday at the Summerfest Grounds, continues today with music, shopping and entertainment from 2 p.m. to midnight.
In addition to the nationally-known acts, the lineup features several local bands, including Juniper Tar, Invade Rome, Jaill and Pezzettino.
The festival also will feature the Scion "Battle at the Bubbler" Pro/AM BMX and Sk8board Competition, an invitation-only event hosted by VERGE and produced by 4Seasons Skate Park. Practice sessions are Friday, with the finals slated for Saturday.
2010 VERGE MUSIC FESTIVAL
When: 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday
Where: Maier Festival Park (the Mid-Gate entrance will be used)
How much: $35 at the gate
SATURDAY LINEUP
Verge Stage
2 p.m. -- Locksley
3:30 p.m. -- Manchester Orchestra
5 p.m. -- The Raveonettes
6:30 p.m. -- Cold War Kids
8 p.m. -- AFI
10 p.m. -- Weezer
Fringe Stage
3 p.m. -- Figureheads
4:30 p.m. -- Geri X
6 p.m. -- Invade Rome
7:30 p.m. -- Jaill
9 p.m. -- Rogue Wave
Edge Stage
2:45 p.m. -- Juniper Tar
4:15 p.m. -- Violetness
5:45 p.m. -- Scarlet Grey
7:15 p.m. -- Pezzettino
9 p.m. -- Revision Text
Other information about VERGE:
RE-ENTRY POLICY
Patrons will not be allowed to leave the festival grounds and return without purchasing a new ticket.
PARKING
Parking for VERGE will be available for a fee in a number of our lots surrounding the festival grounds. Arrive
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
There will not be special Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) service to the Verge Music Festival. Attendees looking to take public transportation can take regular MCTS Routes 12, 14, 23, 31 or 33 to the Downtown Transit Center located at E. Michigan St. & Lincoln Memorial Drive and walk or bike to the festival grounds. They can also take Routes 11 or 15 to E. Chicago St. in the Third Ward and walk or bike to the grounds. Fare is $2.25 each way for adults, or $1.10 for children (6-11), seniors (65 and older), and disabled persons with proper I.D.
BANNED CARRY-INS
The following items are prohibited on the festival grounds:
Backpacks and Large bags
Food
Cans, glass or plastic bottles
Alcohol
Contraband
Pets (exception: service animals)
Laser pointers
Lawn chairs
Skateboards (except credentialed competitors)
Inline skates
Coaster wagons
Kites
Frisbees
Picnic baskets
Professional Grade Video Equipment
Recording devices
