Merry Christmas from José James feat. Christian Sands
STAR TRIBUNE CRITICS' PICK
It's a holiday homecoming for the jazzy soul singer with hip-hop instincts. Since he released "Merry Christmas From Jose James"...
Dec 5
15 festive Twin Cities concerts for this holiday season
The Current Feature
Travis Anderson Trio’s “Charlie Brown Christmas” This beloved Minneapolis jazz trio has brought Vince Guaraldi’s celebrated holiday music to vibrant...
Nov 29
Jake Shimabukuro – Holidays in Hawai’i
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After first gaining attention for his 2006 YouTube clip of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," the ukulele virtuoso has not...
Nov 29
The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Jazz in December
JAZZ POLICE FEATURE
One of the most revered venues in the Twin Cities, The Dakota continues to thrive in downtown Minneapolis, featuring many...
Nov 27
Nachito Herrera & Ginger Commodore
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It’s been 20 years since the Dakota moved to Nicollet Avenue, after 18 years located in Bandana Square. This week,...
Nov 22
About That Song: Mother Banjo
Adventures in Americana Feature
About That Song #21 In our special series, singer-songwriter Sarah Morris interviews artists about the songs that shaped them. Hi!...
Nov 22
Nachito Herrera
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The great Cuban-American pianist is fluent in jazz, classical and Latin styles. But he's always open to broadening his horizons....
Nov 22
Dakota Presents: Leo Kottke Live at the Ordway
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After touring this fall with Lyle Lovett, the Minneapolis acoustic guitar god and delightfully quirky humorist is resuming his decadeslong...
Nov 21
“A Long, Long Time Ago” – Don McLean At The Dakota
TWIN CITIES ARTS READER PREVIEW
Everyone of a certain age (and quite a few younger than that) knows Don McLean’s song, “American Pie”, and can...
Nov 15
Don McLean: 50th Anniversary of “American Pie” Tour
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The veteran singer/songwriter is certainly a whole lot more than his 1971 classic "American Pie," the epic hit about the...
Nov 15