The Pathfinder Village's Summer Concert Series is free to the public and will perform Saturday afternoons through July and August, starting at 2 p.m on July 9. (Submitted photo)

EDMESTON – The Pathfinder Village community is celebrating its 24th annual Summer Concert Series at the Pathfinder Pavilion.

A mainstay of the area summer arts scene, these concerts feature free, live performances each Saturday afternoon in July and August, starting on July 9th  at 2 p.m. Pathfinder Village is located at  3 Chenango Road in  Edmeston.

“Live concerts at Pathfinder are a cause for celebration,” said Paul Landers, Pathfinder Village’s president and chief executive officer. “Our annual concert series has been a tremendous outreach event through the years and has featured many memorable performances. We appreciate the great support we’ve received from the New York State Council on the Arts, regional arts organizations, donors, musicians, and our communities.”

Pathfinder Village is a non-profit, planned community devoted to supporting people who have Down syndrome and other intellectual/developmental disabilities. Through quality residential, educational, vocational, and enrichment programs, individuals grow toward fulfillment and independence while giving back to our local communities. Pathfinder also offers many avenues for community inclusion through events, adult day services, the Bakery & Café, and Pathfinder Produce, the weekly fresh produce market that has serves the public on Thursday afternoons.

The Summer Concert Series is made possible with public funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; regionally the program is administered by The Earlville Opera House. Additional support is provided by private donors, Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program, and WGY’s Christmas Wish.

Concertgoers are asked to bring lawn chairs and follow prevailing public health protocols while visiting the campus.

Parking is available on-site. To find out more, please call (607) 965-8377, ext. 101, Monday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m., or visit  pathfindervillage.org.

Pathfinder Village’s Summer Concerts will feature:

July 9
 at 2 p.m. – Josh Breen Music:  Josh Breen is a country solo performer who brings artistry and soulfulness to classic standards and modern favorites. You'll enjoy his great interpretations, all presented on a six-string guitar.

July 16 at 
2 p.m. – The Real-Time Dixieland Band  will feature great horn solos and the band’s versatile arrangements of New Orleans-style jazz favorites, including classics by Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller, and others.

July 23 at 
2 p.m. – Lazy II  joins our summer line-up with a rocking mid-summer performance. The group plays a mix of country, classic rock, and party favorites. Lazy II has a great way of engaging audiences of all ages and musical tastes.

July 30
 at 2 p.m. – Monkey and the Crowbar  is an energetic ensemble of professional musicians that plays a lively array of rock hits and original tunes. They perform music by Bob Dylan, Neil Young, The Grateful Dead and more.

Aug. 6
 at 2 p.m. – Double Barrel  has a loyal following in the Mohawk Valley and plays a blend of classic rock and country. “Less is more” as this talented duo performs old-time hits on the drums and guitar.

Aug. 13
 at 2 p.m. – Panther Creek  serves up a spicy mix of Americana and Zydeco-style music. Two fiddles, bass, guitar, drums, and Louisiana accordion make for an authentic sound that will have your feet tapping and dancing.

Aug. 20 at 
2 p.m. – Dirt Road Express:  An annual favorite, the Dirt Road Express is a classic country and early rock band that features vocalist Ellen Harrington, backed up by guitarist Mike Tooley and drummer Ken Whitney.  You’ll enjoy their renditions of songs made first made popular by Elvis, Patsy Cline, Hank Snow, and others.

Aug. 27
 at 2 p.m. – The Small Town Big Band:  This talented swing orchestra features music lovers of all ages who enjoy exploring the Big Band sound. The ensemble features brass, reeds, rhythm, and vocals, and performs hits from the 1930s to the present.

– Information from the The Pathfinder Village