“One of the world’s great Cuban pianists. [Nachito] blends jaw-dropping technique and rich, powerful soulfulness in an amazing display of musical power and emotion.” – TEDx Talks   “Ginger possesses some of the sweetest and most clarion pipes in town.” – City Pages   A special double bill featuring two artists with particularly strong and historic […]

“an unbelievable night of iconic songs” – Explore MN   Kathleen Johnson of Musicians4Musicians and Greats Gone 2 Soon live music series presents: Classic Aretha! From the co-producer of “The Spirit of Whitney”, “The Mystery of Etta James”, and co-Music Director of “Aretha and Her Men” and “Love TKO… tribute to Teddy Pendergrass” comes “Classic Aretha”. […]

“simple, powerful songwriting” – Pioneer Press   The award-winning Mother Banjo Band returns to the Dakota for a joy-filled night of folk, roots and soulful Americana, celebrating the tenth-anniversary vinyl release of their best-selling gospel album The Devil Hasn’t Won. The album was originally released in 2013 with a sold-out show at the Dakota, and the full 5-piece band […]

“What’s the Maurer magic? A mix of wit, sophistication, humor and keeping it fresh.” – Minnpost   This merry band of “genre-bending eclectics” (Jazz88) has been entertaining sold-out houses at the Dakota with their annual holiday show since 2000. Taking the stage by storm with their irreverent style and sly musical humor, the George Maurer […]

“Twin Cities legendary vocalist”– Twin Cities Daily Planet   Maurice Jacox has been a part of the Twin Cities music scene since the late 1960s as a member and lead singer of Willie and the Bees, The Butane Soul Review, The Soul Tight Committee and most recently, Maurice Jacox and We Still R. He toured […]

“wild, highly technical blend of bluegrass, folk, and jazz and classical” – Rolling Stone   After recording more than 40 albums over four decades, prolific guitarist Leo Kottke boasts an impressive body of work and an unrivaled fingerpicking style that has won him two Grammy nominations and widespread acclaim. Drawing inspiration from folk, blues and jazz, […]

“Talan… couldn’t write a bad song if they tried.” – NPR   Deb Talan has been writing songs since she was 14 years old. Granted, her style has changed a bit since writing the forever-unknown smash hit “Through the Window” about feeling numb, like life was going on somewhere out there but not accessible to her […]

NEARLY SOLD OUT. Please contact the box office at 612-332-5299 for seating options.   “tightly woven harmonies.” – New York Times   “Hey baby, do you wanna take a trip with me? / I’ve got a feeling there might be a silver lining all around.” So begins 2022’s One Day, the captivating latest album from critically acclaimed Minneapolis duo […]

NEARLY SOLD OUT. Please contact the box office at 612-332-5299 for seating options.   “tightly woven harmonies.” – New York Times   “Hey baby, do you wanna take a trip with me? / I’ve got a feeling there might be a silver lining all around.” So begins 2022’s One Day, the captivating latest album from critically acclaimed Minneapolis duo […]

NEARLY SOLD OUT. Please contact the box office at 612-332-5299 for seating options.   “Gunhild is a shimmering presence, and she performs with vivacious flair and boldness!” – Jade Manson Arts News    Swedish musical sensation Gunhild Carling is an internationally acclaimed superstar whose show is a can’t-miss event! Whether she’s singing her favorite swinging jazz standards, playing one […]