Summer Concert Series

Edmeston, New York, Feb. 14, 2025 … Celebrate the great sounds of summer with Pathfinder Village during its Arts in the Community Concerts at the Pavilion. Free live performances will be offered each Monday in July and August, starting at 5:30 p.m.

“Our free concerts have been a hallmark of summer in Otsego County for many years, and we’re excited to feature another great summer of music at the Pavilion," said Rachael Conklin, the Village’s Community Engagement Coordinator.  "We love sharing our community and our love of music with everyone. This year we’re also bringing back our affordable food concessions so that families and music lovers can enjoy a light supper or refreshments as they relax during the performances at our Pavilion.”

Volunteers from the residents’ advocacy and advisory group, Council Rock, will organize the concessions.  Along with drinks and snacks, the Council Rock members will sell a light supper menu and ice cream treats from Gilligan’s of Sherburne. Details are on Pathfinder’s Facebook events pages. Food sale proceeds will benefit Council Rock’s diversity, equity, and inclusion outreach activities in the community.

Pathfinder Village’s musical performances are funded by private donors and WGY's Christmas Wish. This project is also funded by Earlville Opera House's Arts in the Community Grants Program, made possible by the New York State Legislature with support of the Office of the Governor, and administered by the New York State Council on the Arts.

Concert-goers are encouraged to bring jackets and wear comfortable shoes for dancing. On-site parking is available, and in the event of inclement weather, performances will be held at Pathfinder’s School Gymnasium. To find out more, please call (607) 965-8377, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or visit pathfindervillage.org.

 In 2025, Pathfinder Village’s concerts include:

• Mon., July 7, 5:30 p.m. Summer Kick-Off Concert with The Barnyard Saints.  This group of performers serves up hard-driving outlaw country with some foot-stomping dance tunes and alternative fusion thrown in for good measure.
• Mon., July 14, 5:30 p.m.  K.O. Grainger. This two-man band has been performing every type of music you can imagine, including rock, pop, classic country, and more!
• Mon., July 21, 5:30 p.m. Ten Gallon Matt  Stetsons and six-strings are back in fashion as Ten Gallon Matt shares his repertoire of classic and outlaw country favorites. Ten Gallon Matt authentically pays homage to Willie, Waylon, and Hank, and showcases crowd-pleasing hits by Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, and other country superstars.
• Mon., July 28, 5:30 p.m.  Scattered Flurries will present great rock and roll covers and original tunes.
• Mon., Aug 4., 5:30 p.m.  (New!) Heaven's Back Door features Michael Levenstein, Charlie Reiman, and Carol Mandigo on guitar, harp, and vocals. The trio performs a funky mix of traditional blues, folk, and more.
• Mon., Aug. 11, 5:30 p.m. The Small Town Big Band is a 15-piece band that performs music from the 1930s to today in the style of the Big Band era. Enjoy swing and jazz hits, including tunes by Miller, Dorsey, Basie, and other legendary band leaders.
• Mon., Aug. 18, 5:30 p.m. Crushing Midnight Duo:  Less is more as the Crushing Midnight Duo -- vocalist Leslie Borden and guitarist Dave Harris -- play their own unplugged and bluesy versions of '80s and '90s hits and classics.
• Mon., Aug. 26, 5:30 p.m. (NEW!) The Sundown Duo closes out our summer series with all your country favorites.

Pathfinder Village is a non-profit, livable community that provides services and supports to people with 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 concerts, events, adult day service offerings, the Bakery & Café, and Pathfinder Produce, the weekly fresh produce market that serves the public on Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings.