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The Mary Louise Knutson Trio w/ Patty Peterson
feat. Steve Pikal & Phil Hey Timeless Classic Piano 7PM • $25/20/15
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April 2023

Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers
Groundbreaking Jazz Funk
Apr 4, 2023 • 6:30PM • $50/45
“futuristic funk, pop and R&B” – Nashville Scene Victor, bass guitar/vocals; Joseph, keyboards/vocals; Roy, percussion/vocals; and Regi, guitars/vocals. For over four decades, the Wooten Brothers have been recognized as some of the most innovative musicians in existence and are collectively known as one of the most talented and dynamic band of brothers the world has ever […]

Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers
Groundbreaking Jazz Funk
Apr 4, 2023 • 8:30PM • $45/40
“futuristic funk, pop and R&B” – Nashville Scene Victor, bass guitar/vocals; Joseph, keyboards/vocals; Roy, percussion/vocals; and Regi, guitars/vocals. For over four decades, the Wooten Brothers have been recognized as some of the most innovative musicians in existence and are collectively known as one of the most talented and dynamic band of brothers the world has ever […]

Immanuel Wilkins
The Gospel of Jazz
Apr 5, 2023 • 7PM • $35/30
“composes ocean-deep jazz epics.” – Pitchfork The music of saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins is filled with empathy and conviction, bonding arcs of melody and lamentation to pluming gestures of space and breath. Listeners were introduced to this riveting sound with his acclaimed debut album Omega, which was named the #1 Jazz Album of 2020 by The New York Times. […]

Kirk Whalum
Soulful Smooth Sax Star
Apr 6, 2023 • 6:30PM • $40/35
“soul-cleansing… focused and adventurous playing” – Jazz Times Soulful, passionate, stirring… these are the words most often used to describe Kirk Whalum’s music. Forged from his Memphis gospel roots and his 1980‘s initiation into the thriving Houston, TX nightclub scene, Kirk’s big, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. The ’80s were highlighted by Kirk’s stepping out […]

Kirk Whalum
Soulful Smooth Sax Star
Apr 6, 2023 • 8:30PM • $35/30
“soul-cleansing… focused and adventurous playing” – Jazz Times Soulful, passionate, stirring… these are the words most often used to describe Kirk Whalum’s music. Forged from his Memphis gospel roots and his 1980‘s initiation into the thriving Houston, TX nightclub scene, Kirk’s big, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. The ’80s were highlighted by Kirk’s stepping out […]

Two Sides of Tina Schlieske
Side One: Jazz
From Sinatra to Simone
Apr 7, 2023 • 7PM • $40/35/30
“one of the most potent singers to ever come out of the Twin Cities.” – Star Tribune In an evening like no other, Tina Schlieske returns to her hometown to croon the classics made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett, and more. Tina Schlieske originally hails from Minneapolis, MN […]

Two Sides of Tina Schlieske
Side Two: Rock
B-Sides & Beyond
Apr 8, 2023 • 7PM • $40/35/30
“Smart, sensitive, earthy singer-songwriter with a superb voice and a musical reach” — Daily Vault Side Two: A special evening where Tina showcases her rock side, featuring a mix of Tina and the B-sides, her solo albums and covers by artists that inspire her. Tina Schlieske is Midwestern rock mainstay, commanding a dedicated and passionate following, especially in her […]

Easter Brunch
w/ Ginger Commodore & T. Mychael Rambo
Powerful Jazz & Soul Vocals
Apr 9, 2023 • 11:30AM • $25/20
“Ginger possesses some of the sweetest and most clarion pipes in town.” – City Pages A member of the Midwest music scene for many years, Ginger Commodore is a regular visitor to The Dakota stage. Classically trained, gospel-influenced, and jazz-inspired, Ginger’s musical foundation is a true amalgam of musical styles presented with her own unique delivery. Regional Emmy […]

Thomasina Petrus Sings Lady Day
The Best of Billie & Me
Apr 9, 2023 • 6PM • $35/30
“Petrus is able to convey the beauty of Holiday’s voice and her rich legacy of songs.” – Twin Cities Arts Reader After sold-out performances and an extended run at Jungle Theater, and sold-out shows at the Dakota, Twin Cities theater veteran Thomasina Petrus returns with the songs from Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill for an unforgettable evening of […]

Moore by Four
Twin Cities Vocal Legends
Apr 10, 2023 • 7PM • $35/30
“Their high-energy stage presence, distinctive voices, close harmonies makes Moore By Four a must-see-and-hear.” – MinnPost Feat. Sanford Moore, Ginger Commodore, Connie Evingson, Dennis Spears, and Ashley Commodore Moore By Four quickly established themselves as a fixture on the Twin Cities music scene when the group was created in 1986 at Ruby’s Cabaret in Minneapolis. […]
It’s because of concerts like this that I can’t stand living in Los Angeles. Why is it that Lowell Pickett’s Dakota … gets artists and tours to come to Minneapolis, MN and not darken the doors of any club in LA?
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