Sherman Green concerts start back up in Fairfield
Bass player Allan Tepper of The Clams Casino prepares to perform at this season's first Sherman Green Summer Concert on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.
Attendees were advised to keep their blankets and chairs at least 15 feet away from others, and when a 6-foot distance was deemed unavoidable, they were required to wear face coverings.
“I love it,” said Betty Mills, of Trumbull, who has been a regular concert attendee for many years.
Guitarist Jeff Tavolacci of Fairfield gets ready to rock at this season's first Sherman Green Summer Concert on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.
“I think it’s nice for people to come out, get out and get some air, and see some music,” she said. “It’s beautiful.”
“We’re very happy about it,” said Joe Valiante of Westport, another long-time attendee, who was there with his wife, Beth.
“We come all the time,” he said. “We saw the schedule and there are quite a few dates on it, so we look forward to it.”
Newlyweds Matthew and Julianne Furniss-Green of Fairfield, who were just married on June 20, enjoy a moment together at this season's first Sherman Green Summer Concert on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.
Matthew and Julianne Furniss-Green of Fairfield — a self-described “COVID couple” who just tied the knot on June 20 — were out riding their bikes when they saw that the concert was underway.
“This is a very pleasant surprise to see this,” Matthew Furniss-Green said. “It feels good.”
“It feels so comforting,” Julianne Furniss-Green said.
At this time, 20 shows are scheduled through Labor Day, all beginning at 6:30 p.m., weather pending.
Lily Macchia, 5, left, of Fairfield, and her sister Alyssa, 2, do some dancing at this season's first Sherman Green Summer Concert on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.
Kyle Courtney of Norwalk and her dog Nola were in attendance at this season's first Sherman Green Summer Concert on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.