In Photos: Final summer concert in Fairfield serves as fundraiser for rare disease

Joe and Bev Valiante of Westport watch the musicians at the KJD fundraiser concert on Sherman Green on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

“We’ve already had so much support,” said Paul Sirbono of Fairfield, a volunteer who oversees the merchandise table each year.

He said the Sherman Green location also brought the chance for walk-ins too, as well as annual regular supporters.

“I think it affords us and the town an opportunity to kind of come together,” Sirbono said.

Band mates Nick Giaquinto, left, and Jack Good of Simple Jim share a jam at the KJD fundraiser concert on Sherman Green on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Simple Jim performed a selection of hard-hitting rock songs, which reverberated across downtown and had the crowd smiling.

“We just wanted to keep it safe with being outdoors,” said Chris Coppola, drummer for the group.

A supporter waits for the show to start at the KJD fundraiser concert on Sherman Green on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Alyssa Moriarty of Fairfield and her daughter Mila, 19 months, share refreshments at the KJD fundraiser concert on Sherman Green on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Hayes Dabrowski, 18 months, of Fairfield, gets a hand off from his dad, Drew, at the KJD fundraiser concert on Sherman Green on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Fairfield native Julie Civale, now of Irvington, N.Y., and her children Nate, 2, and Camilla, 6, enjoy a pizza break at the KJD fundraiser concert on Sherman Green on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Father-son guitar players Jack, left, and John Good, perform with Simple Jim, along with bassist Chris Coppola at the KJD fundraiser concert on Sherman Green on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Jane Carnevale, 3, of Fairfield, and her sister Caroline, 5, do some dancing at the KJD fundraiser concert on Sherman Green on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Jo and Lorenzo Campofiore of Fairfield enjoy a bite before the KJD fundraiser concert on Sherman Green on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Kids arrive, ice cream in hand, at the KJD fundraiser concert on Sherman Green on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Simple Jim drummer Mike Formato points out a friend to friend Octavian Chiriac of Fairfield before the show at the KJD fundraiser concert on Sherman Green on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Volunteer Paul Sirbono of Fairfield helps with merch at the KJD fundraiser concert on Sherman Green on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

The Laden family of Fairfield looks for a spot to settle, including Steve, Leah, Josh, 3, and Juliette, 10 months, at the KJD fundraiser concert on Sherman Green on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Teddy Dabrowski, 4, of Fairfield, waits for the music to start at the KJD fundraiser concert on Sherman Green on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Lead singer Mike Vitanza of Simple Jim hits a high note at the KJD fundraiser concert on Sherman Green on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.