Celebrate America with a Free Concert by the Classic Cover Band “Bookends”

Celebrate America, support local music, and kick off your July 4th weekend with Bookends Band at the Brewster Summer Music Series!  BSMS continues its exciting 2025 season with a special pre–holiday weekend celebration featuring the debut performance of the Bookends Band on Wednesday, July 2, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Southeast Veterans Park Gazebo, located at the corner of Railroad and Morningthorpe Avenues in Brewster Village.

The Bookends Band, one of Westchester’s premier acts, is known for its soulful mix of classic rock gems, rare covers, and compelling original songs. With a loyal fan base, the band is bringing its powerful energy and signature harmonies to Putnam County for the first time — and the BSMS team is thrilled to welcome them.  Founded in 1976 by Pelham natives Chris Brown and Joe Summo as a folk duo, the group evolved into a full-scale rock band that became a staple on the local college circuit. Today, Bookends Band features four gifted lead vocalists and a lineup of seasoned musicians who deliver a versatile, emotion-packed show that spans decades and genres.

The current Bookends Band lineup includes:

• Christopher Brown – Guitar, Vocals
• Lou Bellofatto – Keyboards, Vocals
• Artie Dillon – Lead Guitar, Vocals
• Mike Marble – Drums, Vocals
• Jim Clark – Saxophone
• Seth Glassman – Bass

Now in its fifth season, the Cultural Arts Coalition’s Brewster Summer Music Series offers free, high-quality live music to the community — made possible through the generous support of local business sponsors and individual donors.

As always, concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics to enjoy the show in this scenic outdoor setting. The evening will also feature food from Carmel Creamery, community tables, and the ever-popular 50/50 raffle.  Visit www.culturalartsco.com/brewster-summer-music-series.html for event updates and information about weather-related cancellations.

Upcoming 2025 Brewster Summer Music Series Lineup:

• 7/2 – Bookends Band – Classic Rock & Originals – com
• 7/9 – Way Behind the Sun – Country https://www.waybehindthesun.com
• 7/16 – Tilly Foster Bluegrass Band https://tillyfosterbluegrass.com
• 7/23 – John H. Smith Band – Blues / Jazz https://www.facebook.com/itsjohnhsmith
• 7/30 – Genevieve Faivre and Friends – Brazilian, Jazz, and More https://genevievefaivre.com

About the Cultural Arts Coalition

The Town of Southeast Cultural Arts Coalition, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to promoting and supporting cultural arts in Brewster, Southeast, and surrounding communities. The organization also leads the restoration of the historic Southeast Old Town Hall, offering a vibrant mix of theater, music, and visual arts to the region since 2010.  If you would like to offer your support in the Cultural Arts Coalition’s mission to provide a creative hub in Brewster, please visit www.culturalartsco.com.

This program is supported in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the backing of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and by the generosity of local sponsors, including Guardian Veterinary Specialists, Camarda Realty Investments, Hear It There, Madeo Media, Byram Concrete & Supply, Air Professional Associates, Tompkins Bank, Edward Jones Financial, Costa Nova, Ace Endico, Suburban Carting, General Bakeshop, Stuart Bates, Forward Motion Counseling, and Senator Harckham.