The Wayland Council on Aging and community members gathered for the third installment of 2025’s Summer Community Concert Series on June 26 to hear the Elastic Five, a tribute band specializing in presenting authentic classic rock music from the mid-to-late 20th century.
The concert drew a diverse crowd of community members of all ages. As the band played, residents bounced in their seats or danced to songs from Elvis Presley’s 1950s hits, as well as late 1970s songs by Queen. Some of the popular songs the band played were “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears and “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis and the News. The band’s singers’ voices replicated renditions of the songs from the original bands, especially when they played “Don’t Be Cruel” by Elvis Presley. The concert series has been running for 14 years and features a new band every Thursday with a new theme. The theme of this show was classic rock.
“We wanted to bring the community together — residents of all ages, young and old — for the sole purpose of enjoying a night of music,” said Julie Secord, director of Council on Aging. And the impact on the community is clear.
“I have been coming over the years to as many concerts as I could,” said attendee Iris Zaki. “Shawna Levine, the project coordinator, is wonderful at getting this organized; she’s always very welcoming.”
Classic Groove, a Top 40 smooth jazz band, on July 17. All concerts are free and take place from 7-8 p.m. For more information, visit the Council on Aging’s website at tinyurl.com/wpconcertseries.
