The only place in town to find a whole night of the music of Louis Armstrong! The Southside Aces Big Five plays King Oliver Louis. They play Hot Fives Louis. They play big band Louis. They play All Star Louis. Members: Dan Eikmeier (trumpet) Tony Balluff (clarinet) Rick Carlson (piano) Dave Michael (drums) Josh Granowski […]

With his passion for perpetuating Hawaiian language and culture, Kalani Pe’a’s music features his original Hawaiian songs alongside his affectionate bilingual (Hawaiian/English) arrangements of his R&B favorites – a nod to the western music he grew up with. Kalani Pe’a took home his second Grammy Award in 2019 for his second CD No ‘Ane’i [We […]

Erica West is strong, confident, and sultry right out of the box. Her striking looks and mesmerizing vocals make an immediate impression on the senses. In a uniquely captivating way, Erica brings a beautiful fusion of soulful, R&B, pop, jazz and blues inspired melodies to the microphone. Erica’s vocal style is both powerful and sultry […]

For the award-winning singer, songwriter, and saxophonist, the story keeps getting better. His string of hit singles, millions of albums sold, and a 28-year recording career aside, Stigers’ commitment to artistic growth, and to bringing new tunes to the Great American Songbook, has become unparalleled in modern music. Stigers’ repertoire is a reflection of his […]

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 explosive music that overwhelms the Dakota with powerful energy. Karen Briggs, also known as the “Lady in Red”, is an American violinist. Best known […]

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 explosive music that overwhelms the Dakota with powerful energy. Karen Briggs, also known as the “Lady in Red”, is an American violinist. Best known […]

“Lady Greats” is a presentation of over 20 of the greatest female vocalist of all time including Mahalia Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Whitney Houston, Nina Simone, Aaliyah, Tammi Terrell, Minnie Riperton, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez, and many more. Featuring The “Ma Muz” Germain Brooks, Rhonda and Kathleen Johnson, Kiana Marie, and Michelle […]

“Lady Greats” is a presentation of over 20 of the greatest female vocalist of all time including Mahalia Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, Whitney Houston, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez, and many more. Featuring The “Ma Muz” Germain Brooks, Rhonda and Kathleen Johnson, Kiana Marie, and Michelle Carter. Special guest vocalist: Cornisha Garmon. Introducing International recording […]

Hailed as a “self-styled poetess, folk goddess and country waif” by the BBC, Pieta Brown first came to international attention with her 2002 self-titled debut. Pieta has since been recognized by NPR for her “moody, ethereal” songwriting, applauded by The Boston Globe for her “mercurial voice” and has continued to gain wide-spread critical attention for […]

If one concept can be said to define the expansive, unprecedented career of Bill Frisell – a “fearless and adaptable guitarist,” per The New Yorker – it might be that of connection. Frisell, can’t help but draw lines between the landmarks of his life in music. HARMONY, Frisell’s first recording under his name for Blue […]