“Billy Cobham set a new benchmark for fusion drumming, marrying jaw-dropping jazz-honed dexterity with pulverizing rock power.” – Rolling Stone, 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time Widely regarded as the world’s greatest drummer and revered for his musical ingenuity, jazz fusion virtuoso Billy Cobham has contributed seminally as a master drummer, percussionist, composer, producer, educator, […]

“Billy Cobham set a new benchmark for fusion drumming, marrying jaw-dropping jazz-honed dexterity with pulverizing rock power.” – Rolling Stone, 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time Widely regarded as the world’s greatest drummer and revered for his musical ingenuity, jazz fusion virtuoso Billy Cobham has contributed seminally as a master drummer, percussionist, composer, producer, educator, […]

NEARLY SOLD OUT. Please contact the box office at 612-332-5299 for seating options. “conjures up the spirit and the songs of Ireland’s greatest export” – Chicago Tribune The Belfast Cowboys is a nine-piece, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison, mixing rock, blues, roots and soul sounds. Led by veteran songwriter and guitarist […]

Please note: this is a rescheduled performance originally set for January 30, 2022.   “he raps with piano keys instead of words” – Forbes Dakota Debut! Born and raised in Detroit’s inner-city, BLKBOK is a piano prodigy-turned creator of genre-busting urban soundscapes. His critically acclaimed, neo-classical debut album Black Book documents his colorful journey from pop and hip-hop culture […]

“What a terrific combo. Everything they do is a surprise.” – Greil Marcus Started in 2005 as an off-shoot project between Minneapolis-based musicians and friends Chan Poling (piano), Steve Roehm (vibes), and John Munson (bass), TNS has grown into a globe-spanning adventure, filling theaters and clubs around the world, spawning several CDs, videos, cartoons, dance/theater projects, and ancillary gewgaws that […]

“What a terrific combo. Everything they do is a surprise.” – Greil Marcus Started in 2005 as an off-shoot project between Minneapolis-based musicians and friends Chan Poling (piano), Steve Roehm (vibes), and John Munson (bass), TNS has grown into a globe-spanning adventure, filling theaters and clubs around the world, spawning several CDs, videos, cartoons, dance/theater projects, and ancillary gewgaws that […]

“McCraven has quietly become one of the best arguments for jazz’s vitality” – New York Times Makaya McCraven is a beat scientist. The bleeding edge drummer, producer, and sonic collagist is one of Chicago’s savviest cultural players and a multi-talented force whose inventive process & intuitive, cinematic style defies categorization.  French-born but raised in the Pioneer […]

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 […]

“This is timeless, classic piano trio music, right up there with Bill Evans and Bill Charlap.” – Star Tribune Jazz pianist-composer Mary Louise Knutson has been called “one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time.” Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought […]

“Self-styled poetess, folk goddess and country waif, Pieta’s music resonates with a seductive simplicity and lyrical grace.” — BBC The daughter of two preacher’s kids, Pieta Brown’s early upbringing in Iowa was in a rural outpost with no furnace, running water, or TV. There, she was exposed to traditional and rural folk music through her father, Greg […]