Sherman Green concerts start back up in Fairfield

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.

Betty Mills of Trumbull was the first to set up at this season's first Sherman Green Summer Concert on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Brandon and Jackie Lopez of Stamford listen to the music at this season's first Sherman Green Summer Concert on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

George and Pat Robik of Shelton open up a picnic supper at this season's first Sherman Green Summer Concert on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Keyboardist Luca Casinelli of The Clams Casino checks his sound at this season's first Sherman Green Summer Concert on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Jeff Tavolacci of Fairfield, left, and Allan Tepper of Stamford, members of The Clams Casino, perform at this season's first Sherman Green Summer Concert on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Joe and Beth Valiante of Westport wait for the show to start at this season's first Sherman Green Summer Concert on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Luca Casella, 4, of Fairfield, enjoys the music at this season's first Sherman Green Summer Concert on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

The Macchia family of Fairfield sets up their stuff at this season's first Sherman Green Summer Concert on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Sharing a seat are, from left, Rocco and Amber Petitto, and Sydney Stewart, 13, all of East Hartford, at this season's first Sherman Green Summer Concert on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Stephen and Lori Cassella of Fairfield arrive at this season's first Sherman Green Summer Concert on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

Terry and Richard Anzalone of Westport set up their chairs at this season's first Sherman Green Summer Concert on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.