• Cassandra is a singer/songwriter and self taught guitarist who found her way to St. Paul from the prairies of Western North Dakota. She has blended her influences of indie, jazz, country-folk, and soul into a cohesive sound all her own. She elevates her moving melodies and autobiographical lyrics with rich guitar arrangements so that every song feels like a little world unto itself. Cassandra also plays lead guitar in local band, Astronomy Town. (PICS ATTACHED)
• Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7IVfNOJrN30VYSM5j7XtS3

The Gated Community is an Americana band for the 99%. Formed in 2006 in
Minneapolis’s storied West Bank neighborhood, the band is known for its gripping
original songs, beautiful vocal harmonies, and multiple lead singers. Led by South
Asian American singer/songwriter Sumanth Gopinath (aka Sonny), the band released
its fifth full-length album, The Honor and Glory of The Gated Community, in 2023. The
band’s current lineup includes Sumanth Gopinath (acoustic guitar, mandolin), Rosie
Harris (banjo), Beth Hartman (auxiliary percussion), Paul Hatlelid (acoustic guitar,
drums), Cody Johnson (bass), and Nate Knutson (acoustic and electric guitar,
mandolin). Everyone in the band sings.

Website and social media links:
Website: https://www.thegatedcommunityband.com
Instagram: @thegatedcommunityband
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegatedcommunityband
Twitter: @TGCband4life

Bandcamp:
https://thegatedcommunity.bandcamp.com