Come and enjoy one of the nicest patios downtown.

Renowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, Jake views the ukulele as an “untapped source of music with unlimited potential.” His virtuosity defies label or category. Playing jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco, and rock, Jake’s mission is to show everyone that the ukulele is capable of so much more than only the traditional Hawaiian music many associate it. Evolving from the heavily amplified riffs that earned Jake the reputation as “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” now Jake masterfully extracts the pure “clean” natural acoustic sound of the uke, delicately making a single note smile or cry on his new solo album Gently Weeps.

Karrin Allyson is one of the most versatile and exciting performers on the scene today. Her body of work ranges from ballads, blues, and bebop to Brazilian songs, French chansons and the Great American Songbook. Her extremely personal style and the top-notch musicianship of her collaborating players together produce performances that always leave audiences wanting more.

This will be a special impromptu pre-recording taste of an exciting new recording project.

Grammy-nominated Tiempo Libre is one the hottest young Latin bands today. Equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs and dance venues, the Miami-based band has become known for their incendiary, joyful performances of timba - an irresistible, dance-inducing mix of high-voltage Latin jazz and the seductive rhythms of son - true modern heirs to the rich tradition of the music of their native Cuba.
The great classical flute legend, Sir James Galway (who, by the way, has the band’s "Lo Que Esperabas and "Arroz con Mango" on his iPod), has invited members of Tiempo Libre to collaborate with him on the first album to be put out under his new contract with SONY BMG. Called "O'Reilly Street" - after the famous street in Havana Vieja named after an Irish General - the album will combine the unparalleled musicianship, virtuosity and sound of "The Man with the Golden Flute" with Tiempo Libre's hot Cuban sounds and seductive rhythms. Look for the release of the new album this coming September.
Sir James Galway is regarded as both the supreme interpreter of the classical flute repertoire and a consummate entertainer whose appeal crosses all musical boundaries.
As one of the most televised and recorded classical artists performing today, Sir James has made himself a legend, a modern musical master whose virtuosity on the flute is equaled only by his limitless ambitions and vision. Through his extensive touring, over 30 million albums sold and his frequent international television appearances, Sir James has endeared himself to millions worldwide. As an instructor and humanitarian, Sir James is a tireless promoter of the arts.

Tickets will be available to the general public on Monday, April 28.
Tickets for A-Train members are available now by
calling the Dakota at 612-332-1010 or emailing Atrain@dakotacooks.com.

Mothers Day marks the return of Minnesota’s 1st family of jazz – The Peterson Family – back to the Dakota Restaurant and Jazz Club - for 2 very special and different Mothers Day Performances. The BRUNCH SHOW will feature the family matriarch - Jeanne Arland as well as Linda, Patty and (debuting as a new Peterson Mother and vocal member) Tracy Peterson - Roosa. For the EVENING SHOW - the MOTHERS will be joined by the Peterson BOYS (Paul – currently touring with Kenny Loggins, Ricky – currently touring with David Sanborn and Jason – currently touring Michael Bolton) The entire Peterson Family are the newest inductees into the Mid America Music Hall of Fame. We suggest you make your reservations for one or both shows – this is a for sure sell out and a great way to spend Mothers Day..