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SUMMARY:Lloyd Cole: Solo Electric
DESCRIPTION:“Leonard Cohen-style maturity… one of the best songwriters of the past 50 years” – MOJO\n  \nLloyd Cole will take to the road in 2026 with a run of solo shows in North America. His elegant solo live performances in recent years have been predominantly acoustic. However\, for these concerts he has decided to go electric. Here\, the performance will run the gamut of his entire recording career. Now\, he’ll play songs from his masterful debut with the Commotions\, Rattlesnakes\, right up to 2023’s acclaimed On Pain\, touching on all points in between. \nSays Lloyd: “In 1999\, in retreat from mainstream ambivalence\, the idea of becoming a troubadour was perversely alluring. Two acoustic guitars\, a suitcase\, and a round the world ticket. It took a while for me to become comfortable with it\, but The Folksinger Show became my staple. And then\, somehow or other\, twenty-five years were gone\, and now I find myself approaching the end of my career\, and wanting to be seen more as just a singer\, who wrote a body of work\, very little of which one would reasonably label ‘folk’. So I’m back with my Telecaster\, my Princeton amp\, and my solo show is now electric.” \nRecommended for fans of Nick Lowe\, Bruce Cockburn\, Jesus & Mary Chain and The Church.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/lloyd-cole-oct19-2026/
CATEGORIES:Pop,Rock
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SUMMARY:Neuza
DESCRIPTION:“a soothing voice that is gently persuasive… exudes joy” – Afropop Worldwide\nOver the past decade\, Neuza has established herself as one of the foremost singers of the soaring sounds of talaia baxo and rabolo\, the rhythms native to the volcanic island of Fogo in Cabo Verde. The daughter of a singer who died of cancer when Nueza was five\, she was discovered when her restaurant co-workers overheard her singing and encouraged her to take it further. She did and her 2014 debut Flor Di Bila brought her international attention with her YouTube videos clocking up millions of views. Her 2020 single\, No Cancer\, was released to promote the founding of her Izilda Foundation to support families affected by the disease. Splitting her time between the US and Cabo Verde\, Neuza has toured Europe and has performed at South by Southwest and the Lowell Folk festival. \nRecommended for fans of Cesária Évora\, Tito Paris\, Titina and Bana.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/neuza-oct20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Global,Jazz
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SUMMARY:MC Lyte
DESCRIPTION:“hip-hop’s original female emcee.” – Grammy.com\n  \n2026 ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE\nLegendary lyricist\, DJ\, voice-over talent\, actress\, entertainer and icon\, MC Lyte is still making crowds move across the globe. MC Lyte first appeared on the scene in 1988 with her debut album Lyte As A Rock. At the tender age of 17 she began schooling other MCs in the art of rhyme. Since then\, she has proven that greatness always prevails with a total of ten albums to her credit. \nLyte is the first rap artist ever to perform at New York’s historic Carnegie Hall. Further\, she is the first female rapper to ever receive a gold single. Additionally\, she was the first female solo rapper ever nominated for a Grammy! There\, her inspiring 1993 classic anthem\, “Ruffneck\,” was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Single. Then\, her 2003 album Undaground Heat Vol.1\, hosted by Jamie Foxx\, garnered this rap legend her second Grammy nomination. Moreover\, the single “Ride Wit Me” also received a BET Award nomination for Best Female Rap Performance. In 2006\, MC Lyte became the first solo female rapper to be honored/inducted on VH1’s Hip-Hop Honors. \nLyte serves as a beautiful example that females can rock the mic just as well and oftentimes better than men. Also\, Lyte’s lyrical skills have also been tapped into by Hollywood. There\, she co-wrote and performed the television theme songs for Fox’s “Dark Angel” and BET’s “Holla.” \nRecommended for fans of Heavy D\, Big Daddy Kane\, Arrested Development and EPMD.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mc-lyte-oct21-2026/
CATEGORIES:Hip-Hop,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260901T201016Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nDrums – Lee Pearson\nBass – Dan Chmielinski\nGuitar – Mark Whitfield\nPiano – Andy Ezrin\nViolin – Anastasiia Mazurok\nVocals – Veronica Swift\nVocals – Fernando Varela \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-22/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nDrums – Lee Pearson\nBass – Dan Chmielinski\nGuitar – Mark Whitfield\nPiano – Andy Ezrin\nViolin – Anastasiia Mazurok\nVocals – Veronica Swift\nVocals – Fernando Varela \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-22/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T203000
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nDrums – Lee Pearson\nBass – Dan Chmielinski\nGuitar – Mark Whitfield\nPiano – Andy Ezrin\nViolin – Anastasiia Mazurok\nVocals – Veronica Swift\nVocals – Fernando Varela \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-23/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T210000
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nDrums – Lee Pearson\nBass – Dan Chmielinski\nGuitar – Mark Whitfield\nPiano – Andy Ezrin\nViolin – Anastasiia Mazurok\nVocals – Veronica Swift\nVocals – Fernando Varela \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-23/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260901T201016Z
CREATED:20260506T180607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T201016Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nDrums – Lee Pearson\nBass – Dan Chmielinski\nGuitar – Mark Whitfield\nPiano – Andy Ezrin\nViolin – Anastasiia Mazurok\nVocals – Veronica Swift\nVocals – Fernando Varela \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-24/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T230000
DTSTAMP:20260901T201016Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nDrums – Lee Pearson\nBass – Dan Chmielinski\nGuitar – Mark Whitfield\nPiano – Andy Ezrin\nViolin – Anastasiia Mazurok\nVocals – Veronica Swift\nVocals – Fernando Varela \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-24/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T193000
DTSTAMP:20260911T194838Z
CREATED:20260707T174209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T194838Z
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SUMMARY:Afro-Cuban All Stars
DESCRIPTION:“hard to beat this kind of music – soulful\, technically brilliant\, sexy and uplifting.” – The ArtsDesk\n  \nAfro-Cuban All Stars is a unique orchestra that has always promoted the full range of Cuban music. This ensemble embraces several generations and all musical styles. Additionally\, over the years many of the band’s musicians have become international stars. Brilliant performers like Ruben Gonzalez\, Ibrahim Ferrer\, Guillermo Rubalcaba\, Amadito Valdes and Manuel “The Guajiro” Mirabal have been All Stars. \nThe genesis of the Afro-Cuban All Stars dates to the early 1990s. At this time the son ensemble Sierra Maestra\, headed by Juan de Marcos\, received a lot of international exposure. Consequently\, de Marcos led a couple of very successful tours in Europe. \nAfter several years of success\, the All Stars are certainly one of the best-known and successful Cuban orchestras. Moreover\, they have earned four Grammy nominations\, starred in several documentaries and films\, and received many other distinctions. \nFurther\, Afro-Cuban All Stars has also opened the doors to a new generation by incorporating young musicians into the band. With his project\, de Marcos has developed a concept: to stand up on the roots for creating the future. More so than simply creating a band\, his approach has allowed him to expand its creative range by incorporating contemporary styles of Cuban music. To that end\, he adopts a fluid approach to adjusting the orchestra’s line-up by changing or adding musicians. He tailors the ensemble to best reflect the different styles of music from the various periods that the band features. \nThe Afro-Cubans are the same orchestra that can be seen in those distinct performances captured in now-famous film. They are in the Oscar-nominated Buena Vista Social Club documentary by Wim Wenders and the Tony Knox documentary Salon of Dreams. They also shine on DVDs Live in Japan and Live in The Hague. \nRecommended for fans of Buena Vista Social Club\, Nachito Herrera\, Tito Puente and Pedrito Martinez.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/afro-cuban-all-stars-oct25-2026/2026-10-25/1/
CATEGORIES:Global
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T220000
DTSTAMP:20260911T194838Z
CREATED:20260707T174209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T194838Z
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SUMMARY:Afro-Cuban All Stars
DESCRIPTION:“hard to beat this kind of music – soulful\, technically brilliant\, sexy and uplifting.” – The ArtsDesk\n  \nAfro-Cuban All Stars is a unique orchestra that has always promoted the full range of Cuban music. This ensemble embraces several generations and all musical styles. Additionally\, over the years many of the band’s musicians have become international stars. Brilliant performers like Ruben Gonzalez\, Ibrahim Ferrer\, Guillermo Rubalcaba\, Amadito Valdes and Manuel “The Guajiro” Mirabal have been All Stars. \nThe genesis of the Afro-Cuban All Stars dates to the early 1990s. At this time the son ensemble Sierra Maestra\, headed by Juan de Marcos\, received a lot of international exposure. Consequently\, de Marcos led a couple of very successful tours in Europe. \nAfter several years of success\, the All Stars are certainly one of the best-known and successful Cuban orchestras. Moreover\, they have earned four Grammy nominations\, starred in several documentaries and films\, and received many other distinctions. \nFurther\, Afro-Cuban All Stars has also opened the doors to a new generation by incorporating young musicians into the band. With his project\, de Marcos has developed a concept: to stand up on the roots for creating the future. More so than simply creating a band\, his approach has allowed him to expand its creative range by incorporating contemporary styles of Cuban music. To that end\, he adopts a fluid approach to adjusting the orchestra’s line-up by changing or adding musicians. He tailors the ensemble to best reflect the different styles of music from the various periods that the band features. \nThe Afro-Cubans are the same orchestra that can be seen in those distinct performances captured in now-famous film. They are in the Oscar-nominated Buena Vista Social Club documentary by Wim Wenders and the Tony Knox documentary Salon of Dreams. They also shine on DVDs Live in Japan and Live in The Hague. \nRecommended for fans of Buena Vista Social Club\, Nachito Herrera\, Tito Puente and Pedrito Martinez.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/afro-cuban-all-stars-oct25-2026/2026-10-25/2/
CATEGORIES:Global
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T210000
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SUMMARY:JazzMN Orchestra Presents: Sinatra | Ellington
DESCRIPTION:The region’s premier big band celebrates two titans of 20th Century jazz!\n  \nFrank Sinatra and Duke Ellington were two of the most prolific artists of their time. However\, they met in the studio only once: 1968’s Francis A & Edward K. Here\, the JazzMN Orchestra will perform tunes from each of their catalogs in an inspiring homage to the golden age of jazz! \nThe JazzMN Orchestra has presented over eighty concerts in its main series since its inception in 1999. Also\, they perform often at festivals around the Twin Cities. Moreover\, the music performed by the JazzMN Orchestra spans from the beginnings of jazz to contemporary works by today’s composers. The Orchestra has featured international jazz artists like Randy Brecker\, Kurt Elling\, Mike Stern\, Arturo Sandoval\, Gordon Goodwin\, Phil Woods\, Nicholas Payton and Paquito D’Rivera. \nSinger and pianist Andrew Walesch combines the sophistication of a cosmopolite with the self-effacing charm of a country boy. Appearing with the JazzMN Orchestra\, the consummate showman puts his own stamp on the Blue Eyes tradition\, bringing warmth and unmistakable personality to the music. For this performance\, Walesch turns to one of his favorite Sinatra albums\, celebrating a record—and an artist—that have long been close to his heart. \nDrummer Joe Pulice is one of the region’s elite percussionists. Also\, he has played drums for the JazzMN Orchestra for over twenty years. Pulice toured with Woody Herman’s Thundering Herd\, and world-renowned drummer Eric Kamau Gravatt’s group Kamanari. Additionally\, Pulice toured with Jack McDuff’s Heatin’ System and with vocalist Bernadette Peters. Also\, Joe has won two Minnesota Jazz Music Awards. \nRecommended for fans of Vanguard Jazz Orchestra\, Bing Crosby\, Buddy Rich and Michael Bublé.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/jazzmn-orchestra-presents-sinatra-ellington-oct26-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T193738Z
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SUMMARY:Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes - Farewell
DESCRIPTION:“One of the most beautiful and moving voices” – Rolling Stone\n  \nJudy Collins inspires audiences with her sublime vocals\, boldly vulnerable songwriting\, personal life triumphs\, and unwavering commitment to social activism. In the 1960s\, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later\, her luminescent presence shines brightly. Here\, new generations bask in the glow of her iconic fifty-five-album body of work. Also\, they draw inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. \nFans and critics highly esteem the award-winning singer-songwriter for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards. Moreover\, she also receives acclaim for her own poetically poignant original compositions. For instance\, the Grammy Hall of Fame includes her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now”. Judy’s dreamy\, intimate version of Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns\,” won Song of the Year at the 1975 Grammys. Furthermore\, she’s garnered several top-ten hits and gold- and platinum-selling albums. \nThe cultural treasure’s fifty-fifth release\, 2022’s Spellbound\, documents Judy’s artistic renaissance. Additionally\, the album is a special entry in her oeuvre. It marks the first time ever she wrote all the songs on one of her albums. Here\, Collins showcases twelve new recently-written modern folk songs\, and a bonus track of her evergreen\, “The Blizzard.” Thus\, Spellbound is an introspective and impressionistic album. \n“They say after the plague came the Renaissance\,” Judy says with a good-natured laugh. “The truth is\, I didn’t do an album like this sooner because I had other projects on my mind. Now felt like the perfect time to make this record because\, after all that’s happened in the world\, we need something beautiful and inspirational to lift us up.” \nRecommended for fans of Joan Baez\, Joni Mitchell\, Nanci Griffith and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/judy-collins-sweet-judy-blue-eyes-farewell/2026-10-27/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T193738Z
CREATED:20260311T212253Z
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SUMMARY:Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes - Farewell
DESCRIPTION:“One of the most beautiful and moving voices” – Rolling Stone\n  \nJudy Collins inspires audiences with her sublime vocals\, boldly vulnerable songwriting\, personal life triumphs\, and unwavering commitment to social activism. In the 1960s\, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later\, her luminescent presence shines brightly. Here\, new generations bask in the glow of her iconic fifty-five-album body of work. Also\, they draw inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. \nFans and critics highly esteem the award-winning singer-songwriter for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards. Moreover\, she also receives acclaim for her own poetically poignant original compositions. For instance\, the Grammy Hall of Fame includes her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now”. Judy’s dreamy\, intimate version of Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns\,” won Song of the Year at the 1975 Grammys. Furthermore\, she’s garnered several top-ten hits and gold- and platinum-selling albums. \nThe cultural treasure’s fifty-fifth release\, 2022’s Spellbound\, documents Judy’s artistic renaissance. Additionally\, the album is a special entry in her oeuvre. It marks the first time ever she wrote all the songs on one of her albums. Here\, Collins showcases twelve new recently-written modern folk songs\, and a bonus track of her evergreen\, “The Blizzard.” Thus\, Spellbound is an introspective and impressionistic album. \n“They say after the plague came the Renaissance\,” Judy says with a good-natured laugh. “The truth is\, I didn’t do an album like this sooner because I had other projects on my mind. Now felt like the perfect time to make this record because\, after all that’s happened in the world\, we need something beautiful and inspirational to lift us up.” \nRecommended for fans of Joan Baez\, Joni Mitchell\, Nanci Griffith and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/judy-collins-sweet-judy-blue-eyes-farewell/2026-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260928T123224Z
CREATED:20260922T161645Z
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SUMMARY:Nachito Herrera
DESCRIPTION:“One of the world’s great Cuban pianists.” – TEDx Talks\n  \n“One of the world’s great Cuban pianists. [Nachito] blends jaw-dropping technique and rich\, powerful soulfulness in an amazing display of musical power and emotion.” – TEDx Talks  \nIgnacio “Nachito” Herrera has garnered acclaim as one of the world’s greatest Cuban pianists. He completely commands traditional classical and contemporary musical idioms. Nachito brings astounding technique and natural talent to compose explosive music that overwhelms the Dakota with powerful energy. \nHerrera stunned Cuban audiences at the age of 12\, performing Rachmaninoff’s Concerto No. 2 with the Havana Symphony Orchestra. Later\, he joined the famed Cubanismo as the lead pianist\, arranger\, and Musical Director. He was also a special guest for Afro-Cuban All Stars. Additionally\, Nachito has played at many of the world’s finest concert halls and prestigious jazz festivals. He is the recipient of many regional and national awards. He was named City Pages’ Best Jazz Artist four times\, and has Emmys\, Grammys\, Minnesota Music Awards\, and the Immigrants of Distinction Award\, among many others. \nRecommended for fans of Buena Vista Social Club\, Irakere\, Ray Barretto and Chucho Valdes.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/nachito-herrera-oct29-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T193738Z
CREATED:20260311T212253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T193738Z
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SUMMARY:Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes - Farewell
DESCRIPTION:“One of the most beautiful and moving voices” – Rolling Stone\n  \nJudy Collins inspires audiences with her sublime vocals\, boldly vulnerable songwriting\, personal life triumphs\, and unwavering commitment to social activism. In the 1960s\, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later\, her luminescent presence shines brightly. Here\, new generations bask in the glow of her iconic fifty-five-album body of work. Also\, they draw inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. \nFans and critics highly esteem the award-winning singer-songwriter for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards. Moreover\, she also receives acclaim for her own poetically poignant original compositions. For instance\, the Grammy Hall of Fame includes her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now”. Judy’s dreamy\, intimate version of Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns\,” won Song of the Year at the 1975 Grammys. Furthermore\, she’s garnered several top-ten hits and gold- and platinum-selling albums. \nThe cultural treasure’s fifty-fifth release\, 2022’s Spellbound\, documents Judy’s artistic renaissance. Additionally\, the album is a special entry in her oeuvre. It marks the first time ever she wrote all the songs on one of her albums. Here\, Collins showcases twelve new recently-written modern folk songs\, and a bonus track of her evergreen\, “The Blizzard.” Thus\, Spellbound is an introspective and impressionistic album. \n“They say after the plague came the Renaissance\,” Judy says with a good-natured laugh. “The truth is\, I didn’t do an album like this sooner because I had other projects on my mind. Now felt like the perfect time to make this record because\, after all that’s happened in the world\, we need something beautiful and inspirational to lift us up.” \nRecommended for fans of Joan Baez\, Joni Mitchell\, Nanci Griffith and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/judy-collins-sweet-judy-blue-eyes-farewell/2026-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T203000
DTSTAMP:20260817T133549Z
CREATED:20260811T154345Z
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SUMMARY:Forever\, For Always\, For Love: Celebrating the Life & Music of Luther Vandross
DESCRIPTION:21st Annual Show!\nLuther Vandross lives on as one of the greatest R&B/soul singers of our time. Hailed for his ballad work\, Vandross sold over 40 million albums and won eight Grammy awards. Here\, an all-star lineup assembles to pay tribute to the premier male R&B vocalist of the last several decades. \nThe show will include live performances of all of Luther’s greatest hits by some of the Twin Cities’ finest vocalists and musicians. These include vocalists Jay Bee\, Ray Covington\, LaMont Keten\, Patricia Lacy\, and Erica West. \nThe band:\nTony Axtell\, bass\nBrian Ziemniak\, keyboards\nDavid Feily\, guitar\nBrian Kendrick\, drums\nDaryl Boudreaux\, percussion\nAnd some very special surprise guests! \nRecommended for fans of Luther Vandross\, Peabo Bryson\, Patti LaBelle and Teddy Pendergrass.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/celebrating-the-life-music-of-luther-vandross-oct31-2026/2026-10-31/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T230000
DTSTAMP:20260817T133549Z
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SUMMARY:Forever\, For Always\, For Love: Celebrating the Life & Music of Luther Vandross
DESCRIPTION:21st Annual Show!\nLuther Vandross lives on as one of the greatest R&B/soul singers of our time. Hailed for his ballad work\, Vandross sold over 40 million albums and won eight Grammy awards. Here\, an all-star lineup assembles to pay tribute to the premier male R&B vocalist of the last several decades. \nThe show will include live performances of all of Luther’s greatest hits by some of the Twin Cities’ finest vocalists and musicians. These include vocalists Jay Bee\, Ray Covington\, LaMont Keten\, Patricia Lacy\, and Erica West. \nThe band:\nTony Axtell\, bass\nBrian Ziemniak\, keyboards\nDavid Feily\, guitar\nBrian Kendrick\, drums\nDaryl Boudreaux\, percussion\nAnd some very special surprise guests! \nRecommended for fans of Luther Vandross\, Peabo Bryson\, Patti LaBelle and Teddy Pendergrass.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/celebrating-the-life-music-of-luther-vandross-oct31-2026/2026-10-31/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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