Sounds like summer ?

[augusta]

Hope someone can help. We are considering a visit either in May or June. I know May would be cooler and less crowded than June but there is one group in the Summer Concert series that my husband would love to see. (the Billy Joel cover group). That's part of the hook I used to get another trip to the world .
However, I'm hoping someone knows the length of the performances, 20 min or 30 min or even 45 min. DH says if it's only 20 min it's not worth the extras, crowd, heat, costs. (It's about $300 more to go in June).
Hope someone who has gone in the past knows. I have searched without success.

 

[Aristocath]

For some reason I was thinking these concerts were about an hour long but I could be wrong. I think these concerts are fun but I can't imagine planning my whole trip around the cover band for Billy Joel. I'd rather go in May and hope for fewer crowds and then go see the real Billy at the Garden. HaHa! Whatever you decide, have a great time!

 

[shm_helene]

Hope someone can help. We are considering a visit either in May or June. I know May would be cooler and less crowded than June but there is one group in the Summer Concert series that my husband would love to see. (the Billy Joel cover group). That's part of the hook I used to get another trip to the world .
However, I'm hoping someone knows the length of the performances, 20 min or 30 min or even 45 min. DH says if it's only 20 min it's not worth the extras, crowd, heat, costs. (It's about $300 more to go in June).
Hope someone who has gone in the past knows. I have searched without success.

We were there a few years ago during July and maybe it's not the same thing but there was a concert series at Epcot. The show was pretty short (maybe 30/45 mins) but though the group was good I didn't know almost any of the songs...I'm not an officianado but there are enough Billy Joel songs that one should know more than one song (that was all I knew). I wouldn't suggest planning my trip around it (though it's a nice stop if you are there). Good luck and have fun

 

[bcinohio]

Have they released the schedule for the summer concerts yet?

 

[augusta]

Yes the schedule has been released, if I knew how to insert a link I would, it can be found with google search.
Not planning the whole trip around this concert but just considering it in deciding when to go.
We would love to go to a live Billy Joel concert. His Madison Garden concerts are sold out for the next year. The closest touring one to us in Chicago and I'm guessing it's sold out too.
This will be our last trip to WDW for some time, just trying to maximize the annual passes we have. Will not renew annual pass. We will focus on other areas to visit until this fastpass mess is resolved. We did experience using it in December and March and are not impressed.

 

[Music City Mama]

Hope someone can help. We are considering a visit either in May or June. I know May would be cooler and less crowded than June but there is one group in the Summer Concert series that my husband would love to see. (the Billy Joel cover group). That's part of the hook I used to get another trip to the world .
However, I'm hoping someone knows the length of the performances, 20 min or 30 min or even 45 min. DH says if it's only 20 min it's not worth the extras, crowd, heat, costs. (It's about $300 more to go in June).
Hope someone who has gone in the past knows. I have searched without success.

They play 3 sets per evening, I think. Each one is about 30-40 minutes long.

Yes the schedule has been released, if I knew how to insert a link I would, it can be found with google search.
Not planning the whole trip around this concert but just considering it in deciding when to go.
We would love to go to a live Billy Joel concert. His Madison Garden concerts are sold out for the next year. The closest touring one to us in Chicago and I'm guessing it's sold out too.
This will be our last trip to WDW for some time, just trying to maximize the annual passes we have. Will not renew annual pass. We will focus on other areas to visit until this fastpass mess is resolved. We did experience using it in December and March and are not impressed.

Thanks -- I found the link:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/sounds-like-summer-concerts/
Get Ready for a Rocking Rendezvous
Feel the rhythm as an assortment of high-energy bands pay tribute to the legends that inspired them. Enjoy Sounds Like Summer when each act takes the stage for an entire week at this rocking seasonal party—coming ‘round once again in June and July 2014.

Your Concert Line Up:*

June 8-14
Hotel California - A Salute to the Eagles
June 15-21
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey Tribute Band
June 22-28
Mike Delguidice & Big Shot - The Ultimate Billy Joel Show
June 29-July 5
Don't Look Back - Boston Tribute Band
July 6-12
Stayin' Alive - A Tribute to the Bee Gees
July 13-19
Slippery When Wet - The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute
July 20-26
2U - A Tribute to U2

Completely disappointed for mine. The Eagles. Blech! Every year they're there my week except last year when we had The Bee Gees! I so wish I had The Bee Gees again or Journey! Or U2! Heck, just about anything other than The Eagles.