Common To Perform At The National Christmas Tree Lighting Posted on December 7, 2010 by Ty Howard That’s right. The Southside’s own will be sharing the stage with Maroon 5, Sara Bareilles, B.B. King & others for the National Tree Lighting ceremony in Washington, DC. The show will be televised December 17th On WTTW at 9PM. Clap for ’em!