Frequently Asked Questions
Where is SS&C SummerWind?
Where do people park who attend concerts?
Can Tickets be Purchased Locally?
What are we allowed to bring into SS&C SummerWind?
What were some of your past acts?
How is SummerWind staffed?
How does SS&C SummerWind receive support?
From where does SummerWind draw its audience?
Is the venue available to other organizations?
Who owns the SummerWind property?
How much are tickets for SummerWind Events?
Where do we call if we have more questions?
Are chairs provided?
Are pets allowed into SS&C SummerWind?
Is there handicapped access to SS&C SummerWind?
Where is SS&C SummerWind?
SummerWind is located at 40 Griffin Road North in the Griffin Office Park off Blue Hills Avenue in Windsor, Connecticut.
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Where do people park who attend concerts?
SummerWind makes use of the parking lots owned by the businesses in the Griffin Office Park. It is a short walk from the lots to the SS&C SummerWind facility. Buses are also provided and handicapped parking is offered adjacent to the site.
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Can Tickets be Purchased Locally?
Tickets can be purchsed at the Bushnell Box Office in Hartford. They will also be available at the SS&C SummerWind Box Office on the day of our concerts. The box office will open at 6PM.
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What are we allowed to bring into SS&C SummerWind?
No outside food or beverage may be brought into SummerWind. If you are purchasing general admission (lawn) seating, you are allowed to bring in your own upright chair. We do not allow tables, lounge chairs or shade umbrellas.
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What were some of your past acts?
Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra, Siobhan Magnus, Steve Miller Band, Del McCoury Band, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Bruce Hornsby, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Jaimoe's Jasssz Band, Wynton Marsalis, Dave Brubeck, Blood Sweat and Tears, Judy Collins, Bruce Hornsby, Roberta Flack, Janice Ian, Count Basie Orchestra, Ramsey Lewis Trio, Celia Cruz (in her last appearance in Connecticut).
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How is SummerWind staffed?
Due to the seasonal nature of our business, most work is contracted. There is just one full-time employee who is employed year round. During the season, SummerWind has a large volunteer staff.
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How does SS&C SummerWind receive support?
There are many ways to receive recognition for supporting SS&C SummerWind. These include naming rights for the stage, VIP tent, etc. There are sponsorship opportunities, advertising and on-site recognition, VIP seating and even signage on seatbacks. Individual contributions are tax-deductable.
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From where does SummerWind draw its audience?
SummerWind primarily serves the Hartford-Springfield metro area, although some of our patrons come from out of the region to see their favorite acts.
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Is the venue available to other organizations?
Yes, the venue can be rented and in the past has been used by the Hartford Business Journal, and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundations.
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Who owns the SummerWind property?
SummerWind has a rent-free lease from Griffin Land of Bloomfield, Connecticut.
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How much are tickets for SummerWind Events?
Prices vary depending on the show and the seat. Please visit the "Purchase Tickets" page for more information.
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Where do we call if we have more questions?
Contact Michael Campbell at (800) 317-7140 or e-mail mcampbell@sscsummerwind.org
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Are chairs provided?
If you have reserved seating (under the tent), then seats are provided (just like in a concert hall). If you have general admission (lawn) tickets, then you will need to bring a straight backed chair. No lounge chairs are permitted.
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Are pets allowed into SS&C SummerWind?
No. Research has shown that dogs and cats do not enjoy music as much as people do. They seem to be more interested in each other and that can be a problem.
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Is there handicapped access to SS&C SummerWind?
Yes, Handicapped parking is across from the SS&C SummerWind Site on Griffin Road North. Handicapped permits are required. For reserved seating, please call the national ticketmaster charge by phone number: 1-800-745-3000.
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