The wretchedly rainy weather suggests otherwise. Usually the warm weather we usually find – albeit not this year – signals wondrous opportunities to experience live music, often outside. So in addition to looking forward to attending some baseball games, discussions before, between and after my weekly weekend and eve basketball games involves upcoming concerts; we call them “shows.”

Many performers take to the road during the summer.

Several of my friends and I scan the concert listings, including free shows, in and around New York City. Often, by Memorial Day weekend, many of the listing of the free shows get disclosed. Already, one free show found it way on my list.

We continue to discuss what shows to attend. It certainly helps when the current weather deters hanging outside.

In the next few months, I expect to experience and enjoy shows featuring Dead & Co., Eagles, Glenn Tilbrook, Jeff Beck, John Fogerty, Nail Horan, Paul Rogers, Peter Frampton, Poco, Richie Furay, Steve Miller and ZZ Top. Others also remain in play.

Any concert plans of your own to share (or just suggest)?   Please put the comments section to good use.