The Clark State Performing Arts Center (PAC) will continue the Close to Home free summer concert series on Friday, September 4 at 5 p.m. with local vocalist and guitarist Andy Fox.

The Close to Home summer concert series events are held outside the lobby doors of the PAC, 300 South Fountain Avenue in downtown Springfield. All featured talent are local performers.

Fox, known for an eclectic range of fingerstyle pieces in a variety of genres, featuring old blues, classic and contemporary roots music, pop and rock will again donate his services to the Close to Home concert series. Selections range from Robert Johnson and John Hurt to Lennon-McCartney, Chet Atkins and lesser-known contemporary fingerstyle players.

Food trucks will be on site and a full-service bar will be available. No tickets are required for the Close to Home concert events.

“This continues to help fill voids in the community where all of the traditional music and entertainment has been canceled,” said Adele Adkins, executive director of the Clark State Performing Arts Center. “People can come out with their family, their friends, their coworkers and enjoy music on a beautiful Friday evening. More than ever, people are craving human interaction the longer the pandemic continues. These concerts allow for people to safely be together and also give the opportunity for performers to perform. As much as we are missing live performance, performers need to perform, it is their life’s blood.”

Following Fox’s performance, DJ Chill – Christopher Chilton – will present a night of dancing and fun with a silent disco on September 11.

Patrons attending the Close to Home concert series are strongly encouraged to bring their own seating and follow state directives for physical distancing and wearing a face covering.