Bettye LaVette: The inventive song stylist hit a grand slam with her reimagination of Bob Dylan songs — both on record and in concert. Her “Things Have Changed” was one of the best albums of 2018, and her performances behind the project were unforgettably mesmerizing. Arriving fresh from the big Chicago Blues Festival, the R&B veteran will welcome a return to the intimacy of the Dakota. Mon June 12 TIX/INFO >>
Maceo Parker: The longtime James Brown saxophonist and sometime sideman to George Clinton and Prince always brings the funk, adding a special Purple touch when he comes to town. His performance with special guest Candy Dulfer was a treat last year at the PRN Alumni Foundation fundraiser. Tues June 11 TIX/INFO >>
Jeff Dayton: The Minnesota-bred guitarist spent years touring in Glen Campbell‘s band. Now he puts his own spins on “Galveston,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” and other Campbell favorites. Wed June 12, Thurs June 13 TIX/INFO >>
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