When it comes to seeing a concert at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater , Lenny and Susan O’Donnell, of Plainview, have a routine.

"We usually hit the beach, either Field 5 or Field 6, during the day, then shower and mosey over to the theater because that’s how comfortable and casual the venue is," Susan, 62, says. "For dinner, we will tailgate in the parking lot with sandwiches, pizza or fried chicken and make it to our seats just before the opening act."

The O’Donnells are like many Long Islanders who make the concerts at Jones Beach Theater a cornerstone of their summer . Since 1983, the venue has been offering an annual full summer roster blending music genres from pop and country to heavy metal and classic rock.

"It’s a big venue, but it feels small," Rosie Fiumara, 48, of Lido B

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