Summer concert series in Sayville’s Common Ground kicks off on Wednesday

The northeast’s premier “Chicago” tribute band kicks off Sayville’s summer concert series, “Wednesdays in the Park,” on June 26 in the Common Ground at Rotary Park.

“Chicago 9 Tribute Band’s” show is the first of eight free concerts  scheduled in the park. Each performance begins at 7 p.m.

The rain date for “Chicago 9” is July 6. For each of the other Wednesday concerts, the make-up date is the next day.

From acoustic acts to Irish music to Billy Joel songs, the line-up has something for everyone.

Here’s a list of the other scheduled performances:

July 10:  The Lazy Bunny Ukulele Band, featuring guys, three ukuleles and some drums.

July 17: In the Groove, playing dance hits from 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.

July 24:  Small Island, one of the top rated electric and acoustic acts on Long Island.

July 31: Norwegian Wood,  an acoustic band performing Beatles songs.

Aug. 14: Buoy 34, playing new and traditional Irish music and folk/acoustic rock.

Aug. 21: Captain Jack, a Billy Joel tribute band.

Aug. 28: Stanton Anderson Band, playing an original blend of rock, blues, R&B and soul.

The Common Ground at Rotary Park is located between Candee and Gillette avenues in Sayville. For cancellations, schedule changes and other information, visit thecommonground.com.