For a performer, being asked to step in at the last minute when a program change is needed can be a daunting prospect. Or it can be an unexpected windfall. “Obviously you could think there isn’t time to prepare; to get people out, to spread the word,” said guitarist Jay Pun, of the rising musical duo, Morwenna Lasko & Jay Pun, who are unexpectedly performing at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage this Saturday evening. “But at the same time, this is an honor for us. Our manager has wanted to get us into the [Kennedy Center’s] concert roster for at least 5 years and when they called, we were really excited.”

Lasko and Pun are a twosome who encourage their audiences to put aside pre-conceived notions of an acoustic violin and guitar style and to enjoy a delicious blend of many styles — from jazz to folk, world beat to rock, and everything in between. They are often as surprised at what comes from their sound as the audience always is.