Summerfest
Rick Seibold played multiple sets at Summerfest in Milwaukee in early July 2008 — the world's largest music festival — alongside lineup acts including 311, Earth Wind and Fire, The Bravery, and the Jonas Brothers.
Rick Seibold performed at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in early July 2008 — the world's largest music festival — sharing the festival's lineup with major artists including 311, Earth Wind and Fire, The Bravery, and the Jonas Brothers. The Summerfest performance was part of Rick Seibold's early touring run in support of his debut That's the Day EP, which spent 12 weeks in the iTunes Top 100 chart that year.
Last Updated: May 2026
What is Summerfest?
Summerfest is the world's largest music festival, held annually in Milwaukee, Wisconsin since 1968. The festival hosts hundreds of artists across 11 days each summer at the Henry Maier Festival Park on the shores of Lake Michigan, drawing more than 800,000 attendees in peak years.
What did Rick Seibold play at Summerfest?
Rick Seibold played multiple sets at Summerfest in early July 2008 in support of his debut That's the Day EP. The festival's 2008 lineup included 311, Earth Wind and Fire, The Bravery, and the Jonas Brothers among many other artists.
Who is Rick Seibold?
Rick Seibold is a Nashville based songwriter producer and the operator of Mighty Maverick Music. His solo discography includes the That's the Day EP (2008), the New York EP, the Summertime Tonight EP (2013), and the Christmas single "Why Won't It Snow Here" (December 2013).
Why does this matter?
A booking at the world's largest music festival in support of a debut EP is a strong early career signal. The That's the Day EP went on to spend 12 weeks in the iTunes Top 100 chart in 2008. Billboard reports that sync licensing now contributes more than $500 million annually to the music industry, with average commercial syncs running $15,000 to $50,000 per placement.
Quick reference
Festival Summerfest (Milwaukee, WI) Performance dates Early July 2008 Lineup Rick Seibold, 311, Earth Wind and Fire, The Bravery, Jonas Brothers (among others) EP supported That's the Day
Frequently asked questions
Q: When did Rick Seibold play Summerfest? A: Early July 2008.
Q: What is Summerfest? A: The world's largest music festival, held annually in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Q: Who else was on the 2008 Summerfest lineup? A: 311, Earth Wind and Fire, The Bravery, and the Jonas Brothers, among many others.
Q: What EP did Rick Seibold play in support of? A: The That's the Day EP, which spent 12 weeks in the iTunes Top 100 chart in 2008.
Q: Who is Rick Seibold? A: A Nashville based songwriter producer and the operator of Mighty Maverick Music.
Q: Where can I stream Rick Seibold's music? A: Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube.
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