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SUMMARY:VIP Event: Al Di Meola: Guitarchitect
DESCRIPTION:Upgrade your evening with an exclusive VIP Meet & Greet experience with Al Di Meola. This limited opportunity offers fans an intimate behind-the-scenes look before the show begins. \nInvitation to pre-show experience with Al Di Meola\, including:  \n\nPre-show soundcheck \nPre-show meet & greet with Al Di Meola\n\nIMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show. You must have a concert ticket in order to purchase this VIP Meet & Greet. \nIf you have tickets to the late show\, you may join us for the VIP experience\, but you must return at the start of your show time. \n  \n\n\n“a terrifyingly dexterous electric guitarist… a remarkable acoustic shredder.” – Premier Guitar\n  \nAl Di Meola is one of the top guitarists of our time. Here\, he has enjoyed a celebrated career that has spanned more than four decades. His fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation\, provocative lyrical melodies\, and sophisticated harmony are at the heart of his music. Among his myriad critical accolades are multiple Grammys and Grammy nominations. Additionally\, twelve awards from polls conducted by Guitar Player magazine\, which inducted Di Meola into its Gallery of Greats. \nA bona fide guitar hero and prolific composer\, Di Meola has created more than thirty albums as a leader. Furthermore\, he has collaborated on about a dozen others. These include fusion supergroup Return to Forever (with Chick Corea\, Stanley Clarke\, and Lenny White). Also\, the celebrated acoustic Guitar Trio (featuring fellow virtuosos John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucía). Further\, the Rite of Strings trio (with Clarke and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty). Here\, his dazzling technique has made him a hero to fretboard fanatics. However\, the depth of Di Meola’s writing\, along with the soulfulness and inherent lyricism of his expressive playing\, have won him a worldwide fanbase beyond the guitar aficionado set. \nRecommended for fans of Chick Corea\, John McLaughlin\, Paco de Lucia and Wayne Shorter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/vip-event-al-di-meola-guitarchitect/2026-05-02/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Al Di Meola: Guitarchitect
DESCRIPTION:“a terrifyingly dexterous electric guitarist… a remarkable acoustic shredder.” – Premier Guitar\n  \nAl Di Meola is one of the top guitarists of our time. Here\, he has enjoyed a celebrated career that has spanned more than four decades. His fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation\, provocative lyrical melodies\, and sophisticated harmony are at the heart of his music. Among his myriad critical accolades are multiple Grammys and Grammy nominations. Additionally\, twelve awards from polls conducted by Guitar Player magazine\, which inducted Di Meola into its Gallery of Greats. \nA bona fide guitar hero and prolific composer\, Di Meola has created more than thirty albums as a leader. Furthermore\, he has collaborated on about a dozen others. These include fusion supergroup Return to Forever (with Chick Corea\, Stanley Clarke\, and Lenny White). Also\, the celebrated acoustic Guitar Trio (featuring fellow virtuosos John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucía). Further\, the Rite of Strings trio (with Clarke and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty). Here\, his dazzling technique has made him a hero to fretboard fanatics. However\, the depth of Di Meola’s writing\, along with the soulfulness and inherent lyricism of his expressive playing\, have won him a worldwide fanbase beyond the guitar aficionado set. \nRecommended for fans of Chick Corea\, John McLaughlin\, Paco de Lucia and Wayne Shorter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/al-di-meola-guitarchitect/2026-05-02/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Leela James: 2BHONEST Tour at Pantages Theatre
DESCRIPTION:“burnished Southern soul… lung-busting power” – Rolling Stone\n  \nLeela James has carved out a singular space in music where classic soul meets contemporary R&B. She does this with a voice that’s raw\, powerful\, and unmistakably soul-stirring. She broke out with her debut\, 2005’s A Change Is Gonna Come. Since\, Leela has earned a reputation for blending deep\, emotive storytelling with gritty vocals and timeless grooves. Influenced by legends like Aretha Franklin\, Al Green\, and Chaka Khan\, she channels the spirit of old-school soul while fearlessly pushing musical boundaries. \nEarly in her career\, she was honored by the legendary James Brown\, who affectionately coined her “The Goddaughter of Soul.” There\, he recognized her authentic voice and powerful connection to the roots of the genre. \nMs. James has gone on to record and release seven LPs\, delivering seven Top Twenty R&B radio singles. These include two Number One tracks on the Billboard charts. Her 2021 single “Complicated” topped the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart for three consecutive weeks. Thus\, this solidified her reputation as a force in contemporary soul. \nHer beloved ballad\, 2022’s “Fall For You” is considered a modern classic and was certified Gold\, surpassing 500\,000 units sold. Over the years\, her music has become synonymous with passion\, authenticity\, and emotional honesty. Here\, this includes hits like “Don’t Want You Back” and “Say That” featuring Anthony Hamilton. \nIn 2014\, Leela won The Soul Train Certified Award. Then in 2021\, she garnered an NAACP Image Award nomination for Best R&B Collaboration. She earned another NAACP nomination in 2025 for her powerful single “Lookat Whatcha Done Now” featuring Kenyon Dixon. There\, this further cemented her role as a vital and enduring voice in modern soul. \nRecommended for fans of Lalah Hathaway\, Eric Roberson\, Alicia Keys and Jill Scott.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/leela-james-2bhonest-may2-2026/
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SUMMARY:Al Di Meola: Guitarchitect
DESCRIPTION:“a terrifyingly dexterous electric guitarist… a remarkable acoustic shredder.” – Premier Guitar\n  \nAl Di Meola is one of the top guitarists of our time. Here\, he has enjoyed a celebrated career that has spanned more than four decades. His fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation\, provocative lyrical melodies\, and sophisticated harmony are at the heart of his music. Among his myriad critical accolades are multiple Grammys and Grammy nominations. Additionally\, twelve awards from polls conducted by Guitar Player magazine\, which inducted Di Meola into its Gallery of Greats. \nA bona fide guitar hero and prolific composer\, Di Meola has created more than thirty albums as a leader. Furthermore\, he has collaborated on about a dozen others. These include fusion supergroup Return to Forever (with Chick Corea\, Stanley Clarke\, and Lenny White). Also\, the celebrated acoustic Guitar Trio (featuring fellow virtuosos John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucía). Further\, the Rite of Strings trio (with Clarke and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty). Here\, his dazzling technique has made him a hero to fretboard fanatics. However\, the depth of Di Meola’s writing\, along with the soulfulness and inherent lyricism of his expressive playing\, have won him a worldwide fanbase beyond the guitar aficionado set. \nRecommended for fans of Chick Corea\, John McLaughlin\, Paco de Lucia and Wayne Shorter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/al-di-meola-guitarchitect/2026-05-02/2/
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