‘Summer Set’ In Somerset

Pretty Lights, Umphrey’s McGee and Big Gigantic are among the acts appearing at the inaugural “Summer Set Music & Camping Festival” taking place in Somerset, Wis.

Photo: Jason Moore

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Promising “lazy rivers” along with a “gorgeous countryside,” the first-ever Summer Set runs Aug. 24-26 and is located at the western Wisconsin town’s Somerset Amphitheater. The lineup also includes Nas, Excision, Lotus, Zeds Dead, Black Star, Matt And Kim, Cloud Cult, Yelawolf, Rebelution, Infected Mushroom, Mstrkrft and more.

One of the things that sets Summer Set apart from other seasonal festivals is the 3,000 capacity hockey rink located on the grounds that will host dance music artists.

Expect three stages at Summer Set with the main stage focusing on bands and hip hop while the second outdoor stage hosts regional headliner acts. The hockey arena serves as stage No. 3 and will feature LED lighting and visuals. Factor in the onsite after-parties and you have three days of wall-to-wall music located in a great place for spending the last days of summer.

Photo: John Davisson

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Tickets are on sale now. Visit SummersetFestival.com for more info.