Since its inception in 1926, Black History Month has been a time to commemorate the valuable contributions, achievements and the remarkable history of African Americans. This year, in honor of Black History Month, Ginger Commodore and band have tapped into a musical playlist of several of Minnesota’s noted leaders of color as was shared with […]

One of the up and coming acts in America, Johnnie Brown & The Sound of Philadelphia delivers the wow! They perform Philadelphia classics of the 70’s and 80’s like they were meant to be performed.  Johnnie Brown will highlight some of Philadelphia’s finest soul artists: The O’Jays, Harold Melvin, Lou Rawls, Teddy Pendergrass and more.

Ignacio “Nachito” Herrera is acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest Cuban pianists in command of traditional classical and contemporary musical idioms. Nachito brings astounding technique and natural talent to compose explosive music that overwhelms the Dakota with powerful energy. We at the Dakota love to call him the “man with twenty fingers”, hence the […]

The only place in town to find a whole night of the music of Louis Armstrong! The Southside Aces Big Five plays King Oliver Louis. They play Hot Fives Louis. They play big band Louis. They play All Star Louis. Members: Dan Eikmeier (trumpet) Tony Balluff (clarinet) Rick Carlson (piano) Dave Michael (drums) Josh Granowski […]

Joined by one of Mick Sterling’s heroes in the Twin Cities music scene, Wain McFarlane, the two deeply honor the genius of Ray Charles in “Hallelujah, We Love Him So”. With songs such as “I Got a Woman”, “What’d I Say”, “America the Beautiful”, and “Night Time is the Right Time”, this concert will feature […]

Corky Siegel and Howard Levy are extraordinary masters of blues and jazz in this rare appearance together in one spectacular concert. They are top flight virtuosos on piano and harmonica, and they combine it all with a grand sense of humor and showmanship. No one in the audience ever wants to let them leave, and […]

Sonny Landreth, virtuoso slide guitarist and bandleader, has collaborated with the very top names in guitar over the years: Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Eric Johnson, and more. The noted slideman cut his musical teeth in The Red Hot Louisiana Band of zydeco king Clifton Chenier, and Landreth has since recorded and toured with artists ranging […]

In this powerful 90-minute stage performance, Joyann Parker and her seasoned band showcase the most popular and best-loved of Patsy’s songs, woven beautifully in-between stories of her life and career. Joyann has an uncanny and authentic way of channeling the classic vocals of the legendary Patsy Cline. This is a must-see show that has sold […]

For more than 30 years, members of The Atlanta Rhythm Section have entertained audiences all over the world; with gold and platinum albums to their credit, ARS are accomplished musicians who are constantly trying to evolve.

For more than 30 years, members of The Atlanta Rhythm Section have entertained audiences all over the world; with gold and platinum albums to their credit, ARS are accomplished musicians who are constantly trying to evolve.