Long Island Summer Music

Summer on Long Island is one of the most eventful times of the year.  While many people look forward to the summer because it means that they will be spending time at one of Long Island's many beaches or taking advantage of the plentiful fishing and boating opportunities, many other Long Islanders make time to attend live music events.  There is music to satisfy fans of virtually every musical genre, and the best part is that many of these concerts are free of charge.

The highest profile acts appear at the Jones Beach Theater.  Ticket prices for each show vary by artist.  This year's lineup features a wide range of performers including:  Rush, Judas Priest, Motley Crue, Stone Temple Pilots, Poison, The Police, Jethro Tull, Allman Brothers, Rod Stewart, John Mellencamp, Joe Cocker, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Donna Summer, Jimmy Buffet and more.  For the complete concert calendar and ticket purchases, please click here.

Many towns offer a free concert series over the summer, where you can bring a blanket, chairs, food and drink and enjoy the music under the stars.  The Town of Oyster Bay always features some well-known artists, and this year is no exception, with performances by Lou Gramm (Foreigner), Tony Orlando, The Spin Doctors, Air Supply, Patty Smyth and Scandal, and more.  Some of the best tribute bands are on the schedule this summer as well, including:  Stayin' Alive (Bee Gees), The Cast of Beatlemania, and Abbamania.  For the complete summer schedule, please click here.

The Town of Hempstead is featuring a number of tribute bands, including:  Beginnings (Chicago), Forever Young (Rod Stewart), Bad Medicine (Bon Jovi), Bad Animals (Heart), Yellow Brick Road (Elton John) and more, while the Town of North Hempstead will feature Big Shot (Billy Joel), Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone and more.

In Suffolk County, the biggest events are held at the Brookhaven Amphitheater.  This year's schedule includes:  The Music of Led Zeppelin (performed by a 55-piece orchestra), Extreme, Squeeze, Blondie to name a few.  For the complete concert calendar and ticket purchases, please click here.

In addition to the popular music, the town parks feature other genres such as jazz, country, orchestral music and children's music.  With something for virtually any taste and price range, Long Islanders have plenty of opportunities to enjoy music under the stars this summer.