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September 2025
Mayyadda & Bakkwood Drift
Emotive Soul Vibes
Sep 18, 2025 • 7PM • From $25.47
“Her soulful voice fills every corner… perfect” – The Current Mayyadda is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer from Minneapolis. She aspires to use her music to make people slow down, find themselves in another perspective, and feel their way towards individual and collective healing. Further, her sound is an eclectic mix of neo-soul vocals, […]
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The Belfast Cowboys
Van Morrison & Beyond
Sep 19, 2025 • 7PM • From $30.62
“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. Entering their third decade, they are adept at mixing rock, blues, roots and soul sounds. Led by veteran songwriter/guitarist Terry Walsh, the Cowboys have […]
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40th Anniversary Block Party
Sep 20, 2025 • 2PM • FREE
SAT SEP 20 • 2-10PM To celebrate 40 years of music and dining, we’re throwing a FREE 40th Anniversary Block Party on Saturday, September 20 from 2–10 PM! The party takes over Nicollet Mall outside the Dakota and our indoor stage, with live performances from more than 10 incredible acts, culinary specials inspired by […]
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Paris Nights
Feat. Red Hot Django Peppers & Hot Club Mania
Sep 23, 2025 • 7PM • From $25.47
“fantastic Django Reinhardt-inspired melodies” – Baby Blue Arts The Red Hot Django Peppers are a fiery Twin Cities–based hot club band. They are devoted to keeping the spirit of Django Reinhardt alive while adding their own spark to the tradition. Also, the group is led by guitarist Ryan Picone, an acolyte of world-renowned guitarist Stéphane Wrembel. […]
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Ladies of Soul – A Tribute to Patti Labelle, Chaka Khan & Gladys Knight
Feat. Jamecia Bennett, Ginger Commodore & Patricia Lacy
Sep 25, 2025 • 7PM • From $41.95
“Bennett has the personality, pizazz and powerful pipes to fill an arena” – Star Tribune Brian Ziemniak, keyboards Art Haynes, bass David Feily, guitar Ke’Andre Mack, drums Shamara Butler, vocals Layce Dreams, vocals Rodney Fair, vocals Lovers of classic R&B rejoice! Soul music has always been defined by the women who create […]
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Ron Sexsmith
Folk-pop Troubadour
Sep 26, 2025 • 7PM • From $41.95
“nimble wordplay… wistful and gorgeous” – American Songwriter Ron Sexsmith is a three-time Juno award-winning singer songwriter from Ontario. The melodic songs of the 1960s drew Ron to music from an early age. There, he heard them on the radio and his mom’s record collection. Further, Buddy Holly and Elton John were his earliest musical heroes. […]
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Private Event
Closed
Sep 27, 2025 •
We will be closed on SEP 27 for a private event. BOOK YOUR EVENT HERE: https://www.dakotacooks.com/private-events/
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John Prine Songs & Souvenirs
w/Jason Wilber & Dave Jacques
Sep 28, 2025 • 7PM • From $41.95
A big old goofy evening with John Prine’s faithful long-time sidemen, Dave and Jason. If you’re a Prine fan, you’ll love hearing them share memories of their beloved, one-of-a-kind friend and boss. Also, they will perform some of John’s classic songs. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Hello in There Foundation. As […]
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Hiromi’s Sonicwonder
Transcendent Jazz Visionary
Sep 29, 2025 • 7PM • From $63.58
“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players.” – New York Times Jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has seamlessly shifted from one spellbinding project to the next in her two decade-plus recording career. In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history. Furthermore, she has become a […]
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Hiromi’s Sonicwonder
Transcendent Jazz Visionary
Sep 29, 2025 • 9PM • From $52.25
“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players.” – New York Times Jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has seamlessly shifted from one spellbinding project to the next in her two decade-plus recording career. In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history. Furthermore, she has become a […]
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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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