Free Long Island concerts this summer at town parks and the Jones Beach Bandshell
Lead singer Peter VerEecke of Medford channels Mick Jagger in his Rolling Stones tribute band Streetfighter. Credit: Rich Balter Photography
Outdoor live music is synonymous with summer on Long Island and tickets can get costly. But the beauty of Nassau and Suffolk is the plethora of free concerts. Here’s a calendar of shows not to miss this season. Shows are open to all unless otherwise noted.
Jones Beach Bandshell concert schedule
SEPT. 1: Deadheads will gather to witness Half Step perform some Grateful Dead at the Jones Beach Bandshell, Field 4 at Jones Beach in Wantagh at 8 p.m.; 1 Ocean Parkway, 516-826-5979.
SEPT. 2: Parrotheads can flock to see Jimmy Buffett tribute act Barometer Soup at the Jones Beach Bandshell, Field 4 at Jones Beach in Wantagh at 8 p.m.; 1 Ocean Parkway, 516-826-5979.
Eisenhower Park concert schedule
SEPT. 3: Sugar Ray recalls the '90s at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park at 8 p.m.; Field 6, 1899 Hempstead Tpke., 516-572-0201, nassaucountyny.gov.
David J. Criblez is a reporter for Newsday's exploreLI, covering entertainment-related events from local music to stand-up comedy to festivals.
