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About

Six Bands. One Day. Near-Zero Waste.
The New Way to Rock.

Rock the Green,
presented by Veolia Environmental Services,
is the Midwest's near Zero Waste Music Festival.

Sunday, September 18
Veterans Park, Milwaukee

Featuring
The Fray
Ben Folds
Michelle Branch
Fitz and the Tantrums
Parachute
Evan Christian

Ticket sales benefit the Urban Ecology Center and the Parks People.

Reviews

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 29 reviews
  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    The Fray Rocks!

    by WisSingsa on 9/29/11Veterans Park - Milwaukee

    We just got to hear Michelle Branch's last song. Fitz & the Tantrums were awesome - upbeat, lots of fun. I hope I never see Ben Folds again. Disappointed at the Riverside last fall, completely disgusting here. His voice was bad, his piano-playing was more piano-banging. But The Fray saved the show and ROCKED. Kudos to them for even going on with the bad weather and most everyone leaving, they could have easily skipped it or played a song or two and called it quits, but they went on and kept playing. I really have an appreciation for that kind of tenacity. You don't see that anymore. Please have them back next year!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    It's about time! Very COOL

    by Anonymous on 9/25/11Veterans Park - Milwaukee

    It's about time some one thought about doing this kind of thing. Garbage was very interesting. Sounds strange I know. But it's not just about collecting it. It's what they can do after that. Go Veolia!! The music was great. Had a great crowd til the heavens exploded. Can't do anything about the weather. Food was unbelieveable, fresh and reasonably priced. Next year, can't wait....:>)

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    I love Fitz!

    by blonde8 on 9/24/11Veterans Park - Milwaukee

    My Favorite was Fitz and the Tantrums - great music, great energy - it's crazy how good they are!! Very disappointed in Ben Fold's... adept at stringing obscenities together, but not much else. I felt bad for the people that brought their children... The food selection was great, wish I could have tried it all. The exhibits could have been more inviting. I think it was just spread out so much that they didn't get the attention they deserved.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Cold & Wet but Still Amazing

    by Jinxie222 on 9/23/11Veterans Park - Milwaukee

    The bands were great, but the best part were the 2 artists that played in the rain. Ben Folds stopped playing his piano to keep it dry, but instead of quitting, he did some a cappella and told jokes. The Fray had to stop playing after about 5 songs, but Isaac stayed out and played guitar for us, did some hoola-hooping, and then played 3 more songs when he originally said he would only play one. These guys really, truly appreciate their fans. ...and we love them!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Cold Rainy and Marvelous!

    by MeggMaximum on 9/22/11Veterans Park - Milwaukee

    Rock the Green was awesome. Fitz and the Tantrums (whom I had never even heard of) was amazing and put on an amzing show! Ben Folds was hilarious! and accomodating to the weather mishaps. Parachute was good. Michelle Branch rocked it (have loved her since her first song) she was really cool too! Didn't see the Fray =( Show was awesome. Is Rock the Green a traveling event? If so, when will we see Rock the Green in Des Moines or Chicago?!?!?!?

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Michelle Branch rocked the house!

    by Colldoll on 9/22/11Veterans Park - Milwaukee

    I absolutely loved the show.General admissions seats were great and comfy especially because I got there early to see the opening acts.I didn't stay the whole show due to the weather but I had a blast and I thought the seat up was great,not too long of a wait in line either.I picked my tickets up at a ticketmaster retail shop which was the faster way of picking up tickets so I would suggest that to anyone. I was able to see Evan Christian, Parachute, and Michelle Branch! They were all very good! Michelle Branch rocked it, maybe that's because she is my favorite artist and I had been waiting to see her for 9 years. She was very interactive with the crowd which I loved. Parachute was also a great group, the lead singer even came out into the crowd which was awesome.U can tell that the artists and the audience really enjoyed themselves!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 9/22/11Veterans Park - Milwaukee

    Great bands, amazing food, fantastic beer, great location and well organized. The only problem was the weather. 2 suggestions to improve the event: 1). Promote the event more. I only found out about this event on accident and wish more people were there to experience it. 2) Move the event to a Saturday. Having the concert on a Saturday might make it easier for people to travel to the concert. Overall a really great idea and a really great concert. I hope it returns next year.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Rock The Green ROCKED!

    by PTchick12 on 9/21/11Veterans Park - Milwaukee

    Rock the Green was a fantastic experiene despite less than stellar weather. Everyone made the best of it (particularly the lead singer of The Fray!) All the acts were fantastic fantastic FANTASTIC and it was such a fun day!! GREAT music, wonderful acts, and the environmental spin was a great added bonus. I loved the water bottle and especially the recycled T-shirts. I would recommend this event to anyone, I hope it becomes annual and perhaps even eventually 2 days!!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Rock the Green Was Great

    by Katie98 on 9/20/11Veterans Park - Milwaukee

    I really enjoyed the event there was a lot offered from vendors to food vendors. I think that next year Rock the Green should be advertised more I didn't hear about it at all here in Milwaukee I heard from a friend in Chicago who went to Marquette; I go to UWM and didn't hear of it at all. The bands were fantastic and I was extremely impressed with not only their stage presence but also there interactions with the crowds especially the later acts of Ben Folds and The Fray staying on stage in all the rain. I will defiantly go for years to come! And hopefully it grows and they get more companies like Erewhon to join. Thanks for the great experience!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    I met Isaac from The Fray!

    by Anonymous on 9/20/11Veterans Park - Milwaukee

    The only downfall might have been the rain. The food was incredible and local. The performances were pretty good and maybe there will be even bigger bands next time. Premier viewing was awesome because I was in the front row. I was lucky enough to have the lead singers of Parachute and the Fray come into the audience! Some people even won meet and greets with some of the bands. It was casual and the concept is brilliant. I can't wait for next year.