Summerfest Day 7: Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson

The iconic Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson visit The Amp tonight for a 7:30 p.m. performance. Both musicians released albums earlier this year, and some tickets to the show are still available.

Despite his sometimes standoffish stage presence, Bob Dylan continues to draw hoards of fans from multiple generations. The fact that his latest release, "Together Through Life," received mostly favorable reviews contributes to the iconic folk master's popularity. In fact, the album reached number one in the Billboard 200 chart in the U.S., making Dylan, who is 68, the oldest artist to debut at the top of this chart.

Apparently, Dylan's still got it.

Earlier this year, Nelson released a compilation, "Naked Willie," and as long as the album title isn't foreshadowing of an unconventional stage show, the tea leaves predict a stellar peformance.

The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Marcus Amphitheater. Tickets are $59.50 for the red section, $49.50 for the yellow section and $37 for bench seats. Free lawn seats will also be available the day of the show.

OnMilwaukee.com staff picks for July 1:

I'm reviewing the Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson show at the Marcus Amphitheater tonight. Even though I wasn't blown away by Dylan's new album, "Together Through Life," I'm looking forward to the show. I grew up listening to his classic stuff, and it's always great to see the original Willy. (Milwaukeeans, of course, think of someone else when they hear the name "Willie," so around these parts one must differentiate.) --Molly Snyder Edler

As the youngest member of the OnMilwaukee.com concert review crew, I knew there was no way I'd be able to snag the Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson concert at the Amp tonight, but I recommend you all try to get to it nonetheless. --Julie Lawrence

I'm 1 for 3 with Bob Dylan, who headlines the Amphitheater with Willie Nelson.I've seen three shows -- one bad, one mediocre and one unforgettable.Since Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers aren't backing him this timearound, I'll be happy watching Pat McGee play a 4 p.m. set at the Miller Lite Oasis and then just drifting around.--Drew Olson

Hands down, Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson show at the Amp is the big winner of the Big Gig. I've heard from enough people that a Dylan show can either be great or terrible, but it's worth the risk. And Willie ... you've gotta love Willie. --Andy Tarnoff

Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson combine for the only Marcus Amp show that really intrigues me. But having already seen Dylan on an bad night, I'm still a little leery that the Dylan I want to experience simply doesn't exist anymore. --Bobby Tanzilo

The full Summerfest line-up for July 1:

Marcus Amphitheater: Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, 7:30 p.m.

Miller Lite Oasis: Funk Trunk, noon; Grace and Julian, 2 p.m.; Pat McGee, 4 p.m.; Ruby Jane, 6 p.m.; The Lost Trailers, 7:30 p.m.; Jason Aldean, 9:30 p.m.

Harley-Davidson Roadhouse with Miller Genuine Draft: Will Phalen & The Stereo Addicts, noon; Soulive, 2:30 p.m.; Bascom Hill, 5:30 p.m.; Sound Tribe Sector 9, 9:30 p.m.

U.S. Cellular Connection Stage with Leinenkugel's and FM 102/1: Archie Powell & the Exports, 3 p.m.; Geri X, 4:15 p.m.; The Constellations, 5:30 p.m.; Sarah VonderHaar, 6:45 p.m.; The Cab, 8 p.m.; Asher Roth, 10 p.m.

M&I Classic Rock Stage with Fiduciary Management, Miller Lite, 97.3 The Brew & My 95.7: Pop Rocks, noon; Sigmund Snopek, 2 p.m.; Piles of Rhythm, 4:30 p.m.; Freddie Lee, 6:30 p.m.; Foghat, 9 p.m.

Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard Featuring The Rock 'N Roll Hall Of Fame With Miller High Life: Boney Fingers, noon; Something to Do, 1:30 p.m.; Peter Francis (of Dispatch), 3:30 p.m.; Dead Confederate, 6 p.m.; The Rustlanders, 8 p.m.; Rusted Root, 10 p.m.

Potawatomi Bingo Casino Rock Stage with Miller Lite and 94.1 WJJO and 95 WIIL ROCK: Crossfire, 1 p.m.; Hello Dave, 3 p.m.; The Scarring Party, 5:30 p.m.; The Band of Heathens, 7 p.m.; Los Lonely Boys, 10 p.m.

Mid-Gate Stage at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino Pavilion with Miller High Life and 88Nine RadioMilwaukee: Launchpad Battle of the Bands - Green Bay Regional Finalists, noon; DJ Dion 4:30 p.m.; Red Bull Beat Sessions featuring Why B, 6 p.m.; Red Bull Beat Sessions featuring The Glamour, 6:45 p.m.; Red Bull Beat Sessions featuring FORtUne, Red Bull Beat Sessions featuring John Hawley, 8:30 p.m.; Red Bull Beat Sessions featuring Derrick Carter, 9:30 p.m.


JoJo's Martini Lounge with Miller Lite: Pre-Recorded Music, 12 p.m.; Joe Hite, 4 p.m.; Band X, 8 p.m.; The Boogie Men, 9 p.m.

Cascio Interstate Music Groove Garage with WMSE and the Shepherd Express: The Delta Routine, 2:30 p.m.; The Black Saints, 3:30 p.m.; 1956, 4:30 p.m.; The Barrettes, 5:30 p.m.; National Keekeepers Society, 6:30 p.m.; Disguised as Birds, 7:30 p.m.; Blueheels, 8:30 p.m.; Hitide Lotide, 9:30 p.m.

Sentry SportsZone With Newsradio 620 WTMJ: The Milwaukee Bucks Experience, 1 p.m.; Milwaukee Panthers Men's Basketball, 3 p.m.; Milwaukee Admirals Hockey 4 p.m., Milwaukee Wave Soccer, 5 p.m., Brewcity Bruisers Roller Derby Expo, 6 p.m., Division BMX Stunt Team, 8 p.m.

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and Northwestern Mutual Children's Theater & Playzone: Earth, Music…Magic!, 12:15 p.m.; Miss Lori and the CAMPUS Kids!, 1:15 p.m.; The Chickadees, 2:15 p.m.; Wayne & WingNut- "Crazy Puppets", 3:15 p.m.; Discovery World: Kitchen of Chemistry, 4 p.m.; Earth, Music…Magic!, 4:45p.m.; Accompany of Kids: Song and Dance Troupe, 5:45 p.m.; "Andre Returns", 7 p.m.