Cape Symphony presents: Sasha Papernik & Justin Poindexter: Everly Brothers and Beyond at Tangletuit 2024

American music is full of iconic duos, where the skills of two artists unite to make something truly special and memorable. The haunting close harmonies of the Everly Brothers, the swinging phrasing of the Barry Sisters, and the dazzling musical innovations of Les Paul and Mary Ford profoundly influenced successive generations of musicians, and their legacies are still felt and celebrated today.

In this concert, award-winning Americana duo ‘Our Band’ (Sasha Papernik and Justin Poindexter) salute their favorite musical duos, alongside their own original music and wide-ranging repertoire, all delivered with their quick wit, virtuoso style and airtight harmonies.

Our Band will win your heart. Sasha Papernik and Justin Poindexter bring their award-winning songwriting and bold interpretations to a rich Americana soundscape. With their airtight harmonies, irreverent humor, and astounding instrumental virtuosity, the pair’s restless creativity knows no bounds - both in concert and in their unique music videos. Together, they have performed for audiences in some of the world’s greatest venues, from Carnegie Hall to Lincoln Center to the Smithsonian Museum of American Art. In 2018-19 they toured Poland, Germany and Estonia as ambassadors of American music for U.S. State Department. Their debut album, featuring American music legend David Amram, was released to critical acclaim in 2021. Songs in their new “Our Band: Live Studio Sessions” project featuring steel guitarist Cindy Cashdollar have won finalist places in this year’s MerleFest and New Song songwriting competitions.

Vocalist and pianist/accordionist Sasha Papernik is a classically trained pianist and first generation Russian-American. The Washington Post calls her “uncommonly attractive and entertaining…managing a comfortable balance of the formal and the casual." Drawing on her dual heritage, she uses her wide range of talents to present concerts spanning genres and continents. Her self-released bilingual album, "Victory," has been hailed by reviewers as "unparalleled in its aesthetics and musical elegance" (Indiemunity). Her bilingual concert, “I Speak Music," has toured New York City schools for The Center For Arts Education, Lincoln Center Education, and Carnegie Hall. Sasha is a graduate of Wellesley College and the Manhattan School of Music.

Guitarist and vocalist Justin Poindexter was raised in North Carolina, the son of a country singer and a schoolteacher. Specializing in American Roots music, including folk, blues, country and traditional jazz, his 2014 album with the Amigos, “Diner in the Sky,” won Americana Album of Year from the Independent Music Awards. Justin has performed with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, David Amram, Ken Peplowski, Bria Skonberg, Ranger Doug, Nellie McKay, Catherine Russell, and Jon Batiste among many others, and has travelled extensively overseas for the American Music Abroad program. He co-designed and leads Jazz at Lincoln Center’s global outreach concert initiative, “Let Freedom Swing,” which receives 600 performances annually. Justin is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

Rain Date Policy: In the event of a cancellation due to weather the show will be rescheduled if possible. All ticket holders will be contacted directly.

Cotuit Center for the Arts is a smoke-free campus. Use of any vaping, tobacco, or smoking-related products is prohibited.

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