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SUMMARY:Kavyesh Kaviraj & Omar Abdulkarim
DESCRIPTION:“the essence of what jazz is.” – Jazz Police\n  \nKavyesh Kaviraj imbues his life and stories into his music\, carefully weaving his influences into a boundary-breaking modern jazz outfit. He is well-known in the Twin Cities and beyond as a pianist\, composer and arranger.  \nKavyesh has garnered acclaim in many musical climates\, and currently calls St. Paul\, MN home. Primarily a jazz pianist\, he is a sought-after musician in many genres. He has performed with internationally renowned artists like Wynton Marsalis\, David Sanchez\, Justin Robinson\, Roosevelt Collier\, Steve Cole and others. Further\, he has been an important member of the Twin Cities music community. He has worked with local jazz legends like Debbie Duncan\, Bruce Henry\, Babatunde Lea\, Kevin Washington\, and LA Buckner. Simultaneously he is active in hip-hop\, gospel\, R&B\, funk scenes and many crossover acts. \nOmar Abdulkarim has been playing the trumpet since he was fourteen months old. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music performance from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. Omar has shared the stage with Roy Hargrove\, Redman\, Method Man\, KRS-ONE and Talib Kweli. He has also performed with Nicholas Payton’s Television Studio Orchestra and Valerie Ponomarev’s Big Band. \nOmar’s versatility extends beyond live performances. He has written and recorded music with Lauryn Hill and Jose James. His influences include Fats Navarro\, Miles Davis\, Freddie Hubbard\, Woody Shaw\, John Coltrane and Lee Morgan. \nOmar’s journey reflects a dedication to his art. He continually expands his musical horizons and collaborates with a diverse range of artists. His rich experiences and influences have shaped him into a dynamic and innovative trumpet player. He makes significant contributions to both the jazz and contemporary music scenes. \nRecommended for fans of Roy Hargrove\, Ahmad Jamal\, Woody Shaw and Keith Jarrett.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kavyesh-kaviraj-omar-abdulkarim-jul27-26/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Allen Stone
DESCRIPTION:“committed to vintage soul… old-fashioned grooves” – New York Times\n  \nSoul/R&B luminary Allen Stone has enraptured global audiences with his electrifying performances and soulful melodies. Here\, he embodies the essence of classic soul legends. Moreover\, his genre-defying style\, blending funk\, gospel\, folk-rock\, and soul\, has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted following.  \nStone’s journey to musical stardom commenced in Chewelah\, Washington. There\, his upbringing immersed him in gospel music as a pastor’s son. Relocating to Seattle\, he tirelessly toured the West Coast in his ’87 Buick\, swiftly gaining acclaim for dynamic live shows. Soon\, he was playing up to 200 dates annually alongside luminaries such as Stevie Wonder and Al Green. Also\, Dave Matthews Band\, Erykah Badu\, Gary Clark Jr. and Chris Stapleton. Thus\, he further solidified his status as a tour de force in the music industry. Alongside his prolific touring schedule\, Stone has graced national television screens. His appearances include The Kelly Clarkson Show\, Jimmy Kimmel Live\, The Today show\, and a Celebrity Mentor on American Idol. \nStone continues to garner critical acclaim with his latest body of work\, 2024’s Mystery. Furthermore\, he composed the title track in collaboration with PJ Morton. This release brings infectious rhythms and emotional depth\, solidifying Stone’s place as a powerful voice in modern soul music. \nRecommended for fans of Mayer Hawthorne\, PJ Morton\, Gary Clark\, Jr. and Lake Street Dive.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/allen-stone-jul28-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop,R&B
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SUMMARY:DakhaBrakha
DESCRIPTION:There will be no dinner service during this show. Dinner service will end at 7:30PM. \n  \n“Visually striking and sonically mesmerizing.” – Broadway World\n  \nDakhaBrakha is a music quartet from Kyiv\, Ukraine. Their “ethno chaos” sound spans years of performances prior to Russia’s 2022 invasion\, but war is in everything now. Here\, they masterfully blend Ukrainian traditional music with influences from around the world\, resulting in an unexpected new music. \nTraditional music has seen a resurgence in Ukraine over the past decades\, after being suppressed during Soviet rule. DakhaBrakha uses Ukrainian polyphony as its foundation\, interweaving complex rhythmic and melodic structures from India\, Arabia\, Africa\, and Australia. Their music is textural\, layered sounds with distinctive percussive heartbeats\, thumping bass lines\, distorted electric guitars and influences of jazz\, spoken word\, rap and even punk. DakhaBrakha calls this tapestry of influences “ethno chaos.” And this chaos is a strength\, allowing them to draw in strands of music that connect Ukraine with the world. \nThey are troubadours\, activists and educators. Though their name means Give/Take in the old language\, DakhaBrakha is new Ukraine\, both pre-colonial and post-Soviet. Moreover\, they work within a global network of art and music. They aim to help audiences see Ukraine not as a monolith\, but as a cosmopolitan culture. Furthermore\, one that takes in other cultures\, and gives in return.  \nDakhaBrakha was created in 2004 at the Kyiv Center of Contemporary Art “DAKH” by the avant-garde theatre director Vladyslav Troitskyi. Theatre work has left its mark on the band performances – their shows are always staged with a strong visual element. Projected behind them are a mix of animations from different Ukrainian artists and photos of life in today’s Ukraine.  \nThe band is currently in the process of recording their first album since 2020 in Kyiv (Ukraine)\, which combines material created before and during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. \nRecommended for fans of Dakh Daughters\, Yagódy\, Alyona Alyona and Onuka.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/dakhabrakha-jul-2026/2026-07-29/
CATEGORIES:Global
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SUMMARY:DakhaBrakha
DESCRIPTION:There will be no dinner service during this show. Dinner service will end at 7:30PM. \n  \n“Visually striking and sonically mesmerizing.” – Broadway World\n  \nDakhaBrakha is a music quartet from Kyiv\, Ukraine. Their “ethno chaos” sound spans years of performances prior to Russia’s 2022 invasion\, but war is in everything now. Here\, they masterfully blend Ukrainian traditional music with influences from around the world\, resulting in an unexpected new music. \nTraditional music has seen a resurgence in Ukraine over the past decades\, after being suppressed during Soviet rule. DakhaBrakha uses Ukrainian polyphony as its foundation\, interweaving complex rhythmic and melodic structures from India\, Arabia\, Africa\, and Australia. Their music is textural\, layered sounds with distinctive percussive heartbeats\, thumping bass lines\, distorted electric guitars and influences of jazz\, spoken word\, rap and even punk. DakhaBrakha calls this tapestry of influences “ethno chaos.” And this chaos is a strength\, allowing them to draw in strands of music that connect Ukraine with the world. \nThey are troubadours\, activists and educators. Though their name means Give/Take in the old language\, DakhaBrakha is new Ukraine\, both pre-colonial and post-Soviet. Moreover\, they work within a global network of art and music. They aim to help audiences see Ukraine not as a monolith\, but as a cosmopolitan culture. Furthermore\, one that takes in other cultures\, and gives in return.  \nDakhaBrakha was created in 2004 at the Kyiv Center of Contemporary Art “DAKH” by the avant-garde theatre director Vladyslav Troitskyi. Theatre work has left its mark on the band performances – their shows are always staged with a strong visual element. Projected behind them are a mix of animations from different Ukrainian artists and photos of life in today’s Ukraine.  \nThe band is currently in the process of recording their first album since 2020 in Kyiv (Ukraine)\, which combines material created before and during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. \nRecommended for fans of Dakh Daughters\, Yagódy\, Alyona Alyona and Onuka.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/dakhabrakha-jul-2026/2026-07-30/
CATEGORIES:Global
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SUMMARY:Robert Earl Keen:
DESCRIPTION:“Texas country legend… tenacious twang” – Folk Alley\n  \nNo two creative lives unfold the same way. For Robert Earl Keen\, the story was never going to end with a quiet retreat. There\, he’s spent decades on the road\, released twenty-one albums\, and played countless shows. Legends like George Strait and The Highwaymen have sung his songs. Also\, he’s garnered honors ranging from the BMI Troubadour Award to the Texas A&M Distinguished Alumni Award. Thus\, he might have had every reason to slow down. However\, Keen has always seen the open road as a beginning\, never an end. \nRather than closing the book\, Keen has turned the page to something vivid\, unpredictable\, and wide open. Here\, this new chapter is not so much about winding down as it is about doubling down. And if the last year is any indication\, he is just getting started. \nKeen’s calendar is fuller than ever\, and the stages are getting bigger. Recently\, he made his Grand Ole Opry debut and joined Tyler Childers for a sold-out performance at the Hollywood Bowl. Then\, he helped his longtime friends Turnpike Troubadours bring the house down at Red Rocks Amphitheater. He continues to headline iconic venues across the country.  \nNow\, Keen and his band are sharper\, and more alive than ever\, playing not to prove anything\, but to celebrate everything. And every night\, as the lights go up and the chorus swells\, one truth becomes unmistakably clear. Here\, the road goes on forever\, the party never ends\, and Robert Earl Keen is still at the center of it all\, guitar in hand\, moving forward with grace\, grit\, and boundless imagination. \nRecommended for fans of Tyler Childers\, Rosanne Cash\, Rodney Crowell and Joe Ely. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/robert-earl-keen/2026-07-31/
CATEGORIES:Americana
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