Sounds of Strasburg, the annual series of five free concerts at the Strasburg Community Park, 151 Precision Ave., will begin with a performance by AMFM on Saturday, June 12, at 6:30 p.m. The band's name, AMFM, stands for Andy Mowatt's Frequency Movement.

The Lancaster-based band of more than five pieces consists of virtuosic musicians who play original arrangements that blend elements of jazz, jam, rock, funk, soul and blues. Mowatt has called the band's sound "symphonic funk box - talkbox funk music."

Mowatt is a renowned guitarist with more than 10 years of full-time professional experience as a musician. He teaches lessons and master classes, writes, produces, records and tours. Mowatt recently enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he will be a member of the Air Force's rock band, Max Impact.

Concert guests are advised to bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating on soft turf within the park's terraced amphitheater. Coolers and alcoholic beverages will be prohibited. Those who wish to eat a pre-show meal al fresco may use the picnic tables in and beside the park's pavilion. Vendors selling food and beverages, including Italian ice, will be on-site. Social distancing protocols will be in effect, and audience capacity will be based upon state and CDC guidelines at the time of the event.

The concert series will continue on select Saturdays, with John Bressler performing on June 26, Big Sky Quartet on July 10, The Celtic Martins on July 31 and Rizzetta's Tones on Aug. 14. Admission to the concerts is open to the general public due to the support of local sponsors. All shows will begin at 6:30 p.m. Parking can be found along Precision Avenue. The park's main parking lot, located at 151 Precision Ave., is reserved for handicapped-accessible parking.

For more information about the 2021 Sounds of Strasburg concerts, concert updates and the Strasburg Community Park, visit http://www.strasburgpark.org, find "Strasburg Community Park" on Facebook or contact Barb Rathbone-Frank at 717-572-6830.