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Free 40th Anniversary Block Party!

SAT SEP 20 • 2-10PM The Dakota’s 40th Anniversary Block Party will be held on Nicollet Mall outside the Dakota...

Aug 11

Stanley Clarke, Stanley Jordan & Mimi Fox, Andrew Walesch, Spyro Gyra, Salin Featured in Star Tribune

Superstar jazz bassist Stanley Clarke wraps up his two-night stand in Minneapolis with his new jazz fusion ensemble N 4ever....

Jun 25

Share Your Story

HELP US CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF DAKOTA HISTORY! HAVE A FAVORITE SHOW? MEMORABLE MEAL? TELL US!   Please fill out the...

Jun 10

Benmont Tench Interviewed in Star Tribune

INTERVIEW BY JON BREAM

Pianist Benmont Tench rebounds from Tom Petty’s death, cancer surgery to resume his solo career He will perform in Minneapolis...

May 15

Dominique Fils-Aimé, Keyon Harrold, Walter Trout Featured in Star Tribune

Juno-winning Montreal vocalist Dominique Fils-Aimé brings her spiritual vision of jazz-soul on her first extensive U.S. tour. DOMINIQUE FILS-AIMÉ SEP...

Sep 10

Nnenna Freelon, Delvon Lamarr, Barrington Levy Featured in Star Tribune

Nnenna Freelon It’s been a busy year for the veteran jazz vocalist. She released “Beneath the Skin,” a highly personal,...

Sep 4

Lil’ Ed, David Cook, Nunnabove, Ben Sidran Featured in Star Tribune

Chicago blues vet Li’l Ed & the Blues Imperials return to the Dakota. LIL' ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS AUG...

Aug 27

Rebirth Brass Band, Aloe Blacc, Four Freshmen, John Pizzarelli, Ozomatli Featured in Star Tribune

One of New Orleans’ most storied second-line units, Rebirth Brass Band is escaping the swampy heat back home to funk...

Aug 20