“hard-won positivity and unapologetic sincerity… uplifting groove.” – Pop Matters Born in Ontario, AHI (pronounced “eye”) grew up in a traditional West Indian family that considered music diversionary entertainment, but after dropping out of school to hike, meditate, and fast his way across the world, he set his mind to pursuing songwriting professionally. His music is […]

“a musical delight and a visual spectacle” – City Pages Founded in 2006, Charanga Tropical performs with instrumentation that dates back to the roots of Cuban music featuring a sizzling Latin rhythm section, three violins, vocalists, and flute. The music is rich in harmony and melody, fantastic for listening and superb for dancing. In 2015 Charanga […]

“Annie Mack may sing the blues but she has a heart as big as her voice.” – WCCO Annie Mack has built a reputation for writing meaningful, relatable, and inspirational songs. Live, she delivers her songs with power, soul, and conviction. A dynamic vocalist and charismatic performer, she takes the audience on a journey; from velvet-lined […]

“The best singing group in jazz – or any other musical idiom.” – L.A. Times THIS SHOW IS BEING PERFORMED AT THE STATE THEATRE The Manhattan Transfer has achieved an incomparable career of pop and jazz hits, a legacy that defines the group as it celebrates its 50th Anniversary in their Farewell Tour. The legendary […]

This is a rescheduled performance from April 21, 2022 . “BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, they play music that’s honest to the bone! ” -Allen Toussaint BeauSoleil is the biggest brand in Cajun music, 2-time Grammy winners and 11-time Grammy nominees. Led by National Endowment of the Arts National Heritage Fellow Michael Doucet, BeauSoleil has been making […]

“Twin Cities cabaret staple” – Star Tribune Join us for an evening celebrating some of the greatest women singers and songwriters ever! With Lori Dokken at the piano, these Twin Cities vocalists will turn the Dakota stage into a celebration of some of the matriarchs of music. Sit back and enjoy the vibrant vocal harmonies these […]

“[Briggs] will bring the versatility and the fire in a duo with Herrera, a percussive powerhouse with a genre-bending musical vocabulary.” – Star Tribune, Best Concert Pick 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 […]

“infectious joy… she took my breath away” – New York Times Charismatic, prolific, and inspired, Grammy-nominated clarinetist and saxophonist Anat Cohen has won hearts and minds the world over with her expressive virtuosity and delightful stage presence. She has been named Clarinetist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association every year since 2007 and has […]

On Mondays, we’re waiving cover fees so our menu can take center stage and fans of our food can revel in our menu.  For more than 35 years Dakota has had a reputation for both its world-class music and cuisine. However, since reopening one year ago fans have only been able to experience our menu if they purchase a ticket to […]

“Utter perfection.” – PopMatters Acoustic Alchemy have spent 35 years making music. They have received consistent critical acclaim for their albums, including three Grammy nominations, and have built a reputation for being one of the most exciting live bands in the business. Since 1987, they’ve pushed the limits of the acoustic guitar’s potential by embracing […]