Summerfest is here, but will I go?

Well, the biggest festival in the world is upon us here in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Summerfest that features a long list of local to major bands is going on. Some of my favourite bands are in town as well. Rancid and Rise Against played last week, Offspring, last Friday, Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys & Elvis Costello are all coming up this week. So am I going this year? Nah. Probably not. I wrote off any shows after the epic Smoking Popes and Maritime at Turner Hall because my wife and I are trying to save some cash. But that may not be the only other reason. Summerfest is typically only fun during the actual performance of a band. Seriously, there is very little to enjoy during the day. Expensive beer, pricey food and typically humid nights can be irritating. Plus, if you want a decent seat or standing position, you have to get to the stage super early. Like, 2 or 3 hours early!! Who wants to do that?! I guess it's better then drunk out of shape cowboys singing about tractors and farms at Country Fest or whatever is up in northern Wisconsin. This year, no Summerfest. Not enough bands to drag me to the Lakefront. Sorry friends.