SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 Cape Cod Melody Tent
A Community Fundraiser Benefiting
THE CREW BEHIND THE ROCK CO-PRODUCER/DIRECTOR ....................................................... MICHAEL DUNFORD CO-PRODUCER .................................................................................................... SARA SNEED STAGE MANAGER ............................................................................. BETHANY AMBROSE PROPS/COSTUMES ................................................................................. BONNIE CORLISS FRONT OF HOUSE SOUND .................................................................... JEFF JOHNSON VIDEO PRODUCTION .......................................................................... MAEVE MORIARTY MONITOR MIX ..................................................................................................... JAY SHEEHAN
THE WOMEN WHO ROCK LILY ANDERSON, NATALIA BONFINI, ALLIE JASON, LISA JASON, TRISH LAROSE, SARA SNEED
THE ROCKIN’ ALLSTAR BAND KEYBOARD ...................................................... MISAO KOYAMA, THE PIANO QUEEN DRUMS ..................................................................................................... MICHAEL DUNFORD PERCUSSION ........................................................................................ SARAH FERNANDES BASS ..................................................................................................................................... RICH HILL LEAD GUITAR ........................................................................................................... DON LEGGE RHYTHM GUITAR, PERCUSSION, VOCALS ...................................... JOE MERRICK SAXOPHONE ................................................................................................... PETER MURRAY VIOLIN ...................................................................................................... HEATHER SWANSON
A ROCK-SOLID COMMITTEE DAVID KUEHN, LISA GUYON MICHAEL DUNFORD, SARA SNEED KATHY PLAZAK, JEAN MOJO, KAT PANNILL KIM BAKER, RACHEL MOBERG, JAYNA VAN KARA BOULÉ WITH BRIGHT BUOY MARKETING
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55 YEARS OF COMMUNITY. ONE EXTRAORDINARY NIGHT. Some concerts are simply about the music. This one is about something much bigger. Women ROCK the Tent is a celebration of 55 combined years of serving the Cape Cod community - 25 years for WE CAN and 30 years for Cotuit Center for the Arts. For twenty-five years, WE CAN has helped thousands of Cape Cod women navigate life’s challenges with confidence and dignity by providing free, confidential services that enable them to discover new opportunities, greater independence, and brighter futures. For thirty years, Cotuit Center for the Arts has grown into one of Cape Cod’s leading cultural institutions, serving more than 50,000 people each year through performances, exhibitions, arts education, outreach programs, and opportunities for artists of every age and ability. Our missions are different, but our values are remarkably similar. We both believe: Everyone deserves access to opportunity Inclusion, compassion, and belonging are fundamental Vibrant communities are built by bringing people together Investing in people enriches all of Cape Cod Perhaps the most meaningful part of this evening is that the net proceeds will be shared equally between WE CAN and Cotuit Center for the Arts, ensuring that the impact of this celebration extends far beyond a single night and helps both organizations continue serving the Cape Cod community for years to come. Enjoy the show and THANK YOU!!!
David Kuehn
Lisa Guyon
David Kuehn Executive Director Cotuit Center for the Arts
Lisa Guyon Executive Director WE CAN
A CREATIVE HOME FOR CAPE COD For more than 30 years, Cotuit Center for the Arts has believed that the arts have the power to bring people together, strengthen communities, and transform lives. What began in 1995 as a small community arts organization has grown into one of Cape Cod’s most vibrant cultural destinations, welcoming more than 50,000 people each year to experience live theater, concerts, art exhibitions, films, classes, workshops, festivals, and community events. Every week, our campus comes alive with performances, creativity, learning, and connection. But our impact reaches far beyond our stages and galleries. Through CapeCodCAN, our nationally recognized program for artists living with disabilities, hundreds of individuals each year discover confidence, friendship, and creative expression through the arts. We bring music, visual arts, theater, and woodworking to incarcerated youth through innovative partnerships with the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services. Veterans and first responders find healing through therapeutic drumming. Children, families, aspiring artists, and lifelong learners of every age discover opportunities to create, grow, and belong. Our mission is simple: Educate. Entertain. Illuminate. Inspire. Include. Those five words guide everything we do. Like most nonprofit arts organizations, ticket sales cover only about half of what it takes to fulfill our mission. The rest is made possible by generous donors, members, sponsors, grantors, volunteers, and community partners who believe that access to the arts should never be limited by age, ability, or circumstance. Tonight’s celebration of Women ROCK is a perfect reflection of that spirit—bringing people together through music while supporting organizations that strengthen lives every day. Thank you for helping ensure that the arts continue to thrive on Cape Cod for generations to come. See a show, take a class, visit the gallery, or learn more about CCFTA at
WWW.COTUIT.ORG
HELPING WOMEN THRIVE FOR 25 YEARS For 25 years, Cape Cod women have turned to WE CAN during some of life’s hardest moments—a divorce, the loss of a spouse, financial uncertainty, a career transition. Moments when having trusted support can make all the difference. WE CAN provides free, confidential, judgment-free programs, workshops, and individualized support that help women navigate challenges and shape their own futures. Services include legal assistance, financial empowerment, career and employment support, small business development, and personal growth programs. Skilled staff work alongside more than 350 volunteers—including attorneys, financial professionals, mentors, and coaches—who bring decades of real-world expertise to women navigating life’s transitions. Support is available to women regardless of age or immigration status. At the heart of every interaction is the WE CAN Way: an approach grounded in empathy, respect, and attention to each woman’s individual circumstances, goals, and strengths. Since 2001, WE CAN has helped thousands of Cape Cod women build pathways to greater stability and self-sufficiency. More than half of WE CAN participants live on less than half the income a single parent needs to meet basic needs on Cape Cod—underscoring the significant challenges many women face and the importance of accessible, trusted support. What began as a small community initiative serving just 15 women in its first year has grown into an organization supporting more than 1,500 women annually, with locations in Harwich Port and Hyannis. And now, through a partnership with the Falmouth Service Center, WE CAN is bringing many of its services closer to women in Falmouth, Bourne, Mashpee, and Sandwich. For 25 years, women have shown what is possible when they have the opportunity, support, and resources to move forward. WE CAN is proud to be part of that journey—and looks forward to the next 25 years of creating a Cape Cod where women have the support they need to thrive. To learn about WE CAN, our workshops, volunteering, or donating, visit
WWW.WECANCENTER.ORG
MERCH THAT ROCKS Visit our Merchandise Booth to get your Women ROCK gear
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VOCALIST
LILY ANDERSON Lily is a 25-year-old Cape Codder. She is beyond thrilled to be performing alongside these talented women at this venue. Lily is a performer in local theatres across the Cape and has a passion for the arts. She feels incredibly lucky to sing the songs of women she looks up to like Billie Eilish, Joan Jett, and many others. Enjoy the show!
VOCALIST
NATALIA BONFINI A blues musician at her core, Natalia's natural storytelling ability and powerhouse vocals will take you on a journey. An awardwinning songwriter, her single “Before” won the New England Songwriters Competition and received honorable mention in SongDoor’s International Competition. The release of her EP, "Beyond the Broken Pieces", followed shortly after, offering an intimate peak into love, heartbreak, and the journey to self discovery. A top 50 finalist on American Idol’s 20th season, Natalia has performed alongside national acts like John Legend, Bruce Springsteen, Grammy nominee Allen Stone, Blues Legend Joe Louis Walker, and fellow idol winners David Cook and Crystal Bowersox. With a sound reminiscent of Amy Winehouse or Janis Joplin, and commanding lyrics such as those of Alanis Morissette, Natalia comes alive on stage and is a must-see!
VOCALIST
ALLIE JASON Those familiar with Allie Jason may remember her from Cotuit productions including We Are the Champions: A Musical Tribute to Queen and the original Women Rock! After years of performing throughout Cape Cod, New England, and NYC with The Walrus and the Carpenter, as a solo artist, and alongside the late Cape Cod legend Bruce Maclean, Allie made the move to Nashville over two-and-a-half years ago. Since then, she’s continued building a life rooted in music and entertainment through solo gigs, songwriter rounds, performances like Lauren Freebird’s No Scrubs at 3rd & Lindsley, and her own 2025 production, The Lizard King – a 90-minute tribute to Jim Morrison and The Doors. Her creative background spans songwriting, live music, dance, acting, and entertainment, with original music exploring healing, self-discovery, resilience, and the beautifully complicated sides of being human. When she isn’t making music, Allie is a full-time bartender and dancer at Coyote Ugly in Nashville, adding another stage to a life that has never really fit into one box. She’s also quietly developing a new original project, marking the beginning of another chapter in her sound and identity as an artist. Now, returning home for Women Rock! brings things full circle as Allie makes her debut on the legendary Cape Cod Melody Tent stage – bringing a few more years, a few more stories, and an entirely new chapter home with her. Follow @alliejason_official on Instagram for music, Coyote Ugly, behind-the-scenes Allie Jason, and a glimpse into her Nashville life.
VOCALIST
LISA JASON Lisa Jason is a seasoned singer, songwriter, recording artist and concert performer with Cape Cod roots. Lisa began her arts journey as a classically trained ballet dancer and, while living in New York City, discovered her love of singing. With mentors such as Ellie Greenwich, she had her first taste of the music industry while wandering through the halls of MTV in the early days, and soon graduated into the rock and roll world in the height of the 80’s. Her greatest influences were Pat Benatar, Deborah Harry, Stevie Nicks, and Cyndi Lauper. She has performed and collaborated with names like Denny Dias from Steely Dan, Huey Lewis and the News, KC and the Sunshine Band, Disney Icon and composer Alan Menken, the original cast of The Jersey Boys, and has performed at the request of Aerosmith. Lisa has graced many notable New York City stages alongside stellar musicians, composers, and Broadway's best, and has earned rave reviews for her original work as a writer and performer. Lisa is currently a songwriter and recording artist in Nashville, TN, and Muscle Shoals, AL, with one of her latest recordings reaching the top 20 on the CDX Positive Country chart. Her music is currently released through Sony Orchard New York and CDX Records Nashville on all streaming outlets. Lisa is excited to return to the Melody Tent stage alongside her youngest daughter, Allie, to celebrate WE CAN's 25th Anniversary — her father's legacy and passion — and the extraordinary support WE CAN provides to women on Cape Cod. And of course, David Kuehn and Cotuit Center for the Arts, who have been entertaining Cape Cod audiences through powerful performances, visual arts, and music!
VOCALIST
TRISH LAROSE Trish LaRose is an accomplished performer who has appeared on stages all over Cape Cod, NYC, Boston, and across the country on a Broadway National Tour. Trish performs regularly at Cotuit Center for the Arts and Cape Rep Theatre, and has sung with the Cape Symphony. She is thrilled and deeply grateful to be celebrating two organizations that foster genuine connection, support, and empowerment within the community, both of which hold a special place in her heart, and to be singing the music of these iconic women. Love to her family for all of their support, and to the Women ROCK team!
CO-PROUCER, VOCALIST
SARA SNEED A local resident of Cape Cod via Kansas City, Kansas, Sara is a classically trained lyric coloratura. Most recently seen on the Theater by the Sea stage as Kate McGowan in Titanic The Musical in August, some of Sara‘s favorite roles include Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, Cassie in A Chorus Line, Guinevere in Camelot, Lady of the Lake in Spamalot, lieutenant commander Jo Galloway in A Few Good Men, Aldonza in The Man of La Mancha, Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins, Amalia in She Loves Me, The Witch in Into the Woods and many more. Sara has also recently performed around Cape Cod in Silver Threads: A Linda Ronstadt Tribute; created, directed, and performed in Trio: A Tribute to Dolly Parton, EmmyLou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt, as well as Cotuit Center for the Arts’ productions of Women Rock & More Women Rock. She also acted as producer in both, as well as Women ROCK The Tent! Sara performs at various venues all over Cape Cod & New England as well as private parties as a solo performer. She is looking forward to her upcoming show, An Afternoon with Dolly, September 13th and 20th at 4 pm on the outdoor Tangletuit stage at Cotuit Center for the Arts. She can also be seen regularly Friday evenings at Villaggio. She feels blessed to have such a supportive family, to share the stage with so many gifted performers, and to have the opportunity to be in the CCftA family. A special thank you to David Kuehn, Michael Dunford & the All Star Band! Follow Sara on Instagram at @sara_enchanted or visit her website to see what she’s up to next, vocalistsara.com.
ABOUT THE BAND Michael Dunford (Co-Producer, Director, Drums) The founding member of Cotuit’s AllStar Band, drummer Michael Dunford began creating musical tribute shows in 2019 with We Are The Champions (Queen), Piano Men & Piano Men II (Billy Joel & Elton John), Women ROCK! & More Women ROCK! (Various Artists), Sweet Home Chicago: The Blues Brothers Musical Revue, Bandstand: The Birth of Rock & Roll, Highways and Heartstrings: A Musical Tribute to Jimmy Webb. Music Director credits include Tommy (2022), Something Rotten (2023), Rent (2024), Come On-A My House (2024), Hadestown (2025), and Broadway Under the Stars (2026). Look for Bat Out of Hell Live in Concert: A Musical Tribute to Meat Loaf coming soon! Thank you, David Kuehn, Lisa Guyon, and all of the Women Rockers out there for making this dream come true!!! Sarah Fernandes (Percussion) is a young, motivated percussionist and music educator from New Bedford, Massachusetts. Sarah currently teaches in the Barnstable Public School District, teaching Music and Band. She also independently provides one-to-one music lessons. Sarah has been involved in spreading music throughout many communities since she began performing in the 7th grade. She instills a strong belief in inclusivity and belonging in music not only to her students, but to those who may watch her perform as well. Sarah has been involved in many performing ensembles such as the Bridgewater State Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band, Tri-County Symphonic Band, Drum Corps International - 7th Regiment, Musical Theatre settings, and she also gigs occasionally in a Pop/R&B cover band. Rich Hill (Bass) began playing piano at age 8, Bass at 11, and was working lounges and functions at 12 years old. Rich studied music at UMASS Amherst, Berklee College of Music, and recently, New England Conservatory. Rich maintains a robust schedule as a freelance electric and upright bassist and, recently, synth and keys. He is also a founding member of the AllStar Band. From his home studio, Rich also teaches bass, music theory, and electronic music, and offers recording and chart-writing services. Follow along online at richhillbass.com.
Misao Koyama (Piano Queen) is a local collaborative pianist. Born in Sapporo, Japan, and a Berklee College of Music graduate, she has worked on many theatrical productions and concerts, including appearances with the Cape Symphony, Eventide Theatre Company, Falmouth Theater Guild, Cape Rep, Cape Cod Chorale, Cape Cod Community College, and several local schools. Her recent work at CCftA includes We Are the Champions (Queen), Piano Men and Piano Men II (Billy Joel & Elton John), Women Rock and More Women Rock, Bandstand, TRIO, Broadway Under the Stars, Highway and Heartstrings (Jimmy Webb), and others. She also played in the pit for shows such as Shrek, Fiddler on the Roof, Evita, Sister Act, Newsies, and Drowsy Chaperone. She has served as the organist and music director at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Sandwich for over 21 years. Happy and blessed to be here with her awesome music family! Don Legge (Lead Guitar) is a prominent Massachusetts-based guitarist, bandleader, and music educator known for his versatile playing across jazz, blues, rock, and classical styles. Don holds a master's degree in jazz guitar and has served as a full-time music educator at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School, where he has taught guitar and directed student ensembles since 2002. Longtime lead guitarist and vocalist for the regional blues, funk, and soul band Blues Train and leader of Bad Apple, a versatile local group covering classic rock, blues, and eclectic acousticelectric arrangements. South Coast Jazz Orchestra: Frequently lends his guitar work to regional big band and jazz festival lineups. Regularly featured in intimate local live music settings, such as the Marion Art Center Unplugged series, playing alongside bassists and pianists in acoustic jazz formats. Joe Merrick (Rhythm Guitar, Percussion, Vocals) is a Massachusetts-based dynamic singer-songwriter, producer, multiinstrumentalist, and educator. With a career spanning over three decades, the Berklee College of Music alumnus has carved out a unique niche for himself in both performance and education. As a producer and collaborator, Joe has worked with a wide range of local and national artists, including David Brown (guitarist for Billy Joel), Jeffrey Gaines, and Danny Seraphine (founding drummer of Chicago). He is a longtime producer of local talent, including Cape Cod favorites The Grab Brothers. A seasoned performer, he has shared the stage and bill with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers.
For starters, he has harmonized with Aerosmith's Steven Tyler... played piano with Carole King... and opened the show for Steve Miller at both the Cape Cod Melody Tent and South Shore Music Circus. Joe's own live shows -- which include a 6-year ongoing residency at The Loft in Yarmouth -- boast a high-energy mix of original music and what he calls “Crushed-Up Classic Rock.” He keeps his audiences, and himself, on their toes with a diverse song list and ever-changing arrangements. In 2019, he released his fifth solo album, Slow Down Sylvia. His songwriting has earned recognition from Billboard, The Great American Song Contest, Song of the Year, and ABET. Peter Murray (Saxophone) studied at Berklee College of Music in the mid-70’s and has played in the New England area extensively over the past forty years with live performances and recording session work. Peter has played with Donald Byrd, Mili Bermejo, Bob Moses, The Rings, Oscar Stagnaro, Jim Gwinn, and Brad Hatfield. On the Cape, he appears with Cla da Bossa Nova, the George Gritzbach blues band, and his new project “Wave”. Heather Swanson (Violin) is a Boston-area classical Violinist who crossed over to folk and traditional Irish music and is loving it! Participant and past board member of The Acadia Festival of Traditional Music and Arts; a regular at O’Shea’s Old Inne in West Dennis; duo partnerships with singer/songwriter Kim Moberg, performing across southern New England; Fiddle grooving for singer/songwriter, Caroline Brennan; Fiddler for “The Magic of Ireland” at the Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston; Special wedding music as The Cape Violin Cello Duo with cellist daughter, Krista Lucich. Cotuit Center for the Arts band member for Piano Men and Women ROCK! and Fiddler On The Roof at Cotuit Center for the Arts. One of my greatest joys is teaching violin at my studio in Centerville, where I pass along my love of music to family and students in my community. Debut album, Beside Quiet Waters, a collection of traditional and contemporary Irish and Celtic music with my talented musical friends and producer, Jon Evans of The Studio at Brick Hill, Orleans, MA. Available on all platforms.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS ROCK LEGEND Daniel Geffken
CHART TOPPERS Cape Cod 5 David and Gail Oppenheim Zahn Family Foundation
FAN FAVORITES Beacon Financial Cape & Coast Bank Coxswain Media Enterprise Newspaper Sharon Hawkins & Allen White KON Limousine Janet Taylor
Debbie and John Todd Quench Training for Women Harry & Maggie Van Sciver Foundation Waverly Advisors Bill & Linda Zammer Foundation
FRIENDS OF THE SHOW Tina A. Campbell Cape Cod Chronicle Charlie's Music
Michaela Herlihy Julie A. Moore Pause A While, Inc.
Dunning, Kirrane, McNichols & Garner LLP
Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders
Eastern Bank Anne Ghory-Goodman & Ward Ghory
Jacqueline Sprinces Wong Laura and Dan Stone Karen L. Wolf
At both Cotuit Center for the Arts and WE CAN, we are so fortunate to have truly amazing teams of volunteers, many of whom have donated their time to make this event a success.
TO OUR VOLUNTEERS YOU are a huge part of what makes this event—and these organizations — possible.
Thank you for all that you do.
The performers of Women ROCK the Tent offer their deepest love and appreciation for the extraordinary life, music, and legacy of Dolly Parton. Her voice, spirit, generosity, and trailblazing career have inspired generations of women in music and far beyond.
THIS ONE’S FOR YOU, DOLLY.