Summerfest sound-alikes: What do local band Beatallica (pictured) and "Weird Al" have in common? Odds are if you dig the music of one, you might enjoy the other. We match six local bands with the national headliners they musically resemble.

PLUS:
Know your headliners: National acts you can't afford to miss
Homegrown grooves: Area bands playing at the Big Gig

One the cover: Beatallica.

Photo by C.Taylor.

dinner & a movie
Restaurant Threeview: Buckley's Kiskeam Inn
Movie Threeview: "1408"
Takeout & a DVD: Jimmy John's and "V for Vendetta"

music & nightlife
Nightlife Threeview: After Dark at Riverwalk Bistro
Bartender of the week: Sherri Thomas at The Pasta Tree
Weekly food and drink specials
In your ear: The Brewhaus Polka Kings

arts & entertainment
Festival Watch: Fourth of July festivities and festivals this week
Five signs of life outside Summerfest
Milwaukee County Zoo Celebrities
Pitch your show: 'ARTFULLY ARTIFICIAL: Welcome to the Dollhouse'

how we live
Let It Grow tour: A hairy deal at Big Gig

people
Profile: 22-year-old Naima Adedapo says she was dancing in the womb and came out dancing

online features
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