{"id":2016318,"date":"2025-09-12T09:46:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T09:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2016318"},"modified":"2025-09-12T09:46:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T09:46:02","slug":"tony-bennett-tribute-concert-highlights-duets-with-cape-cod-singers-at-cotuit-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/tony-bennett-tribute-concert-highlights-duets-with-cape-cod-singers-at-cotuit-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Tony Bennett tribute concert highlights duets with Cape Cod singers at Cotuit Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/smashing-barrier-fear-tony-bennetts-081713616.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tony Bennett;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Tony Bennett<\/a>\u2019s music will be performed live on Cape Cod once again \u2014 this time by a group of local singers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cTo me he&#8217;s one of the most talented American singers that we ever produced,\u201d says show producer Ruth Condon of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bravehorsemusic.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Brave Horse Music;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Brave Horse Music<\/a>. Condon is a lifelong Bennett fan and a singer herself. She helped organize a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capecodtimes.com\/story\/entertainment\/local\/2015\/01\/15\/singers-re-create-tony-bennett\/26236237007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:similar Bennett show at the Cotuit Center for the Arts in 2015;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">similar Bennett show at the Cotuit Center for the Arts in 2015<\/a>. The show this time around will incorporate material the crooner, who <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/entertainment\/celebrities\/2023\/07\/21\/tony-bennett-death-celebrity-reactions\/70443281007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:died in 2023;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">died in 2023<\/a>, released since then.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bennett, no stranger to duets, collaborated on multiple albums with other singers over the years, including Elton John, Gloria Estefan, and most recently, Lady Gaga.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The music legend had become somewhat of a summer staple on Cape Cod thanks to his performances at the Cape Cod Melody Tent over the years. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cotuit.org\/shows-events\/tony-bennett-a-tribute-under-the-stars\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tony Bennett: A Tribute Under the Stars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Tony Bennett: A Tribute Under the Stars<\/a> will honor the late crooner with an assortment of 24 different songs spanning his career, focusing mostly on duets along with a few solo performances. The production will take place at the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cotuit.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Cotuit Center for the Arts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Cotuit Center for the Arts<\/a> at 7 p.m. on the outdoor stage every Friday and Saturday over the course of three weeks. It started on Sept. 5 and runs through Sept. 20.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Trisha Larose<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This iteration of A Tribute Under the Stars features a mostly new cast of \u201cunbelievable\u201d singers, such as Sara Sneed, Trish Larose, Kate Pazakis, and Condon. Anthony Teixeira, who was involved in 2015, will host the event and share many of these duets. The singers are backed by the Cotuit All-Star Band and choreographed by D.J. Kostka.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I really wanted to revisit this beautiful music with some of my favorite musicians and collaborators,&#8221; adds Teixeira. &#8220;It&#8217;s really awesome to have the chance to try it all again with a decade worth of experience as a working artist on the Cape.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Despite being what Condon describes as a young group of singers, the generational difference between them and Bennett did not get in the way of their appreciation of his music.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThey really were never exposed to this music when they were growing up and the first time I brought it to them they were just like \u2018Oh my God,\u2019\u201d she says. \u201cIt&#8217;s timeless music.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sara Sneed\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"289\" height=\"320\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/2uZ7JiuIjgo2Y9j3V2XPNQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTQyMDtoPTQ2NTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cape-cod-times\/2d8d10c71ebba1ed81ad12a540747571\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sara Sneed<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Condon\u2019s approach to A Tribute Under the Stars isn\u2019t for the singers to outright replicate every song but rather recreate them and make them their own when possible. Staying away from doing impersonations is important to remember.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cYou don&#8217;t want the audience to leave disappointed,\u201d she says. \u201cSome of (the songs) you leave the same and then some of them you put a whole different twist on so that people are like \u2018I didn&#8217;t even think it could be like that.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Kate Pazakis\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1440\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/9RMxZ2IqTnDVkgQ7e6Tn.w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cape-cod-times\/e164a1a7503917dc4c416732e3a463f2\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Kate Pazakis<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a fitting twist, Condon recalls the time that she got to meet Bennett while on Captiva Island years ago. She was staying there for the winter as part of a season-long residency performing at the island\u2019s restaurant. She saw him walking down the beach and approached him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI introduced myself to him and he&#8217;s laughing and goes \u2018How old are you? You listen to my music?\u2019\u201d Condon says. She told him she was singing that night at the restaurant so he said he\u2019d drop in. He stopped by for about a half an hour and gave her a thumbs up before he left.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Anthony Teixeira\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1206\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/BF1RKRqFCLqskvOEamhU5w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyMDY7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cape-cod-times\/a082297606f680c4991bdf6649fef8fe\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Anthony Teixeira<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Condon remembers him being \u201cgracious\u201d and friendly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI think that&#8217;s why his career was so long,\u201d she says. \u201cWhen you look at the people he sang duets with it&#8217;s crazy, and it kind of reflects what kind of person they are.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Although many years have passed since that meeting on the beach, Condon\u2019s reverence for Bennett has remained, as evident with the upcoming multi-week event. Bringing a Bennett show back to the Cape is an opportunity to pay respect to the singer after his 2023 death, adds Condon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cBringing it back is kind of timely because he just died and I just love to share this music with a whole other generation because it&#8217;s unbelievable music,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">How to get tickets<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For tickets, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cotuit.org\/shows-events\/tony-bennett-a-tribute-under-the-stars\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:https:\/\/cotuit.org\/shows-events\/tony-bennett-a-tribute-under-the-stars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">https:\/\/cotuit.org\/shows-events\/tony-bennett-a-tribute-under-the-stars<\/a> Tickets cost: Regular: $35; senior\/veteran: $33; dual members: $30<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cm.capecodtimes.com\/specialoffer\/?gps-source=CPNEWS&amp;itm_medium=onsite&amp;itm_source=news&amp;itm_campaign=NEWSROOM&amp;itm_content=NEWSEMBED\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Here are our subscription plans.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Here are our subscription plans.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capecodtimes.com\/story\/entertainment\/music\/2025\/09\/12\/tony-bennett-tribute-concert-cotuit-center-arts-cape-cod-ma\/85978247007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tony Bennett tribute concert pays homage at Cotuit Center for the Arts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Tony Bennett tribute concert pays homage at Cotuit Center for the Arts<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tony Bennett\u2019s music will be performed live on Cape Cod once again \u2014 this time by a group of local singers. \u201cTo me he&#8217;s one of the most talented American singers that we ever produced,\u201d says show producer Ruth Condon of Brave Horse Music. 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