The Dakota Charts the Future
As the Twin Cities’ premier jazz venue turns 40, we look at the people and plans for the next 40....
Jul 14
Toronzo Cannon, Lissie, Carolyn Wonderland, Baylor Project, Keiko Matsui Featured in Star Tribune
Veteran guitarist Toronzo Cannon brings some Chicago blues to downtown Minneapolis with his latest album for Alligator Records, “Shut Up...
Jul 9
Belfast Cowboys, JT Bates Trio, Moore By Four, Bonerama Featured in Star Tribune
Van Morrison-inspired rocking big band the Belfast Cowboys return to the Dakota. THE BELFAST COWBOYS JUL 5 • 7PM LEARN...
Jul 2
Debbie Duncan Tribute, Nellie McKay, Shawn Mullins, English Beat, Pedrito Martinez, Stanley Clarke Featured in Star Tribune
Dennis Spears, Judi Vinar and Wolverines Quartet will offer a Juneteenth tribute to the late, great Twin Cities vocal luminary...
Jun 18
Jim Messina, Janis Siegel, Shaun LaBelle Featured in Star Tribune
Country-rock royalty Jim Messina, formerly of Buffalo Springfield, Poco and Loggins & Messina, returns to regale with “Danny’s Song” and “You...
Jun 11
Lil’ Ed & Blues Imperials, Judy Collins Featured in Star Tribune
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Chicago’s Lil Ed & Blues Imperials, 2024 inductees in the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame, are back with their bottleneck...
Jun 4
Nachito Herrera, Matteo Mancuso featured in Star Tribune
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Nachito Herrera, the Cuban-American piano man who has become an essential part of the Twin Cities music scene, celebrates his...
May 28
Charles McPherson, Tim Sparks, Klezmatics, Antonio Rey Featured in Star Tribune
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Charles McPherson: The 85-year-old San Diego alto saxophone master has had a long and distinguished career. He was a key sideman...
May 21
Peter Asher, Verve Pipe, The Wailers, Benmont Tench, JAZZMN Orchestra Featured in Star Tribune
One of the Zeligs of pop music, charming U.K. raconteur Peter Asher concludes his two-night stand featuring songs and stories...
May 14
Ghost-Note, Asleep at the Wheel, Peter Asher featured in Star Tribune
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Dallas’ jazzy funk group led by Snarky Puppy members Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth, are back at the Dakota....
May 7