Vocalist Tom Nitti from The Voice featured in the July 1 kick-off concert

Edmeston, New York, June 10, 2024 … 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. Nashville recording artist Tom Nitti of New Hartford will be featured in the kick-off concert on July 1. Nitti came to national prominence as a member of Team Reba on NBC’s popular show, The Voice, late in 2023.

“Our free concerts have been a hallmark of summer in Otsego County for many years, and we’re excited to feature Tom Nitti as our lead-off show,” said Monica Clark, the Village’s Manager of Fund Development & People Engagement. “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, Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program, 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 2024, Pathfinder Village’s concerts include:

• Mon., July 1, 5:30 p.m. (New!)  Summer Kick-Off Concert with Tom Nitti from The Voice.
• Mon., July 8, 5:30 p.m.  The Dirt Road Express is a classic country band featuring vocalist Ellen Harrington with musicians Mike Tooley, Steve Rutherford, and Gary Morley. You’ll enjoy their renditions of songs made popular by Patsy Cline, Hank Snow, Johnny Cash, and others.
• Mon., July 15, 5:30 p.m. (New!)  The Barnyard Saints serve up hard-driving outlaw country with some foot-stomping dance tunes and alternative fusion thrown in for good measure.
• Mon., July 22, 5:30 p.m.  Monkey and the Crowbar is an energetic ensemble of professional musicians that plays an array of original tunes and hits by Bob Dylan, Neil Young, The Grateful Dead, and more.
• Mon., July 29, 5:30 p.m.  The Magic of Chris Wheel. Pathfinder Village will celebrate its 44^th birthday with a special performance by Magician and school psychologist Chris Wheel. Chris has entertained fans for 15+ years, combining sleight-of-hand, parlor tricks, and his engaging brand of comedy. Chris promises to amaze you and leave you laughing. Funding for this performance is outside of Pathfinder’s Earlville Opera House grant.
• Thurs., Aug. 1, 5 to 7 p.m.  Rock n’ Roll Tribute Show, NYCM Cruise In & Ice Cream Social: See gleaming vintage vehicles and a hot air balloon, enjoy free Gilligan’s ice cream & toppings, and dance to a non-stop Elvis tribute, part of our annual series. This event is hosted by NYCM volunteers.
• Mon., Aug 5., 5:30 p.m.  Matt Grainger Acoustic.  With just a six-string guitar, Matt Grainger presents a soulful array of popular love songs and modern ballads.
• Mon., Aug. 12, 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. 19, 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. 26, 5:30 p.m. The Realtime Dixie Band includes some of the area’s finest concert musicians and presents songs inspired by New Orleans-style jazz. Their repertoire includes songs by Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, and Fats Waller, as well as contemporary songs by Jimmy Buffet, John Denver, and others.

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.