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May 2025
Jay Young & the Lyric Factory presents:
Everybody wants to rule the world.
May 24, 2025 • 7PM • From $25.47
“…the music exploded, showering the room with a joyful exuberance usually reserved for dance halls and gospel services. And no one had more fun than Jay Young” – Jazz Police In this brand-new show, we’ll explore the sonic push and pull that reflects the current state of the world. From rock to jazz, Latin […]
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Tim Sparks, Tom Lieberman & Ben Abrahamson
May 25, 2025 • 7PM • From $19.29
“He’s one of the best musicians I know” – Leo Kottke A special show of duos, celebrating the versatility and dynamic range of the acoustic guitar! Guitar guru Tim Sparks will play a set with jazz and flamenco rising star Ben Abrahamson. Then, he will play a set with folk blues guitarist and longtime Rio […]
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The Klezmatics
With Special Guests Red Thread
Klezmer Superstars
May 27, 2025 • 7PM • From $47.10
“catchy, pulse-quickening party tunes and heart-warming melodies” – Jewish Chronicle The Klezmatics are Grammy-winning klezmer superstars who revolutionized Yiddish music. There, they emerged from New York City’s East Village in 1986. Moreover, they infused Eastern European Jewish roots with bold contemporary themes like human rights and anti-fundamentalism. Their eclectic sound blends Latin stomps, jazz riffs, […]
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Antonio Rey: Historias de un Flamenco
w/Juanito Pascual
May 28, 2025 • 7PM • From $35.77
Two-time Latin Grammy-winner Antonio Rey (Spain) is widely regarded as one of the the top flamenco guitarists of his generation. He is lauded for his stunning virtuosity, impeccable tone, and his lush and soulful compositions. Also, he has won many of Spain’s most prestigious guitar competitions and received numerous awards. For example, Spain’s National Guitar Award, shared by […]
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Boiled In Lead
Vibrant Celtic Folk
May 29, 2025 • 7PM • From $35.77
“no ordinary band… traditional music played with sizzling intensity” – All Music Enthusiastic, powerful, technically brilliant, playing a wealth of instruments with extreme dynamics. Here, Boiled In Lead routinely demolishes genres with its highly identifiable sound. Additionally, an Onion A&E quote describes the band’s approach well: “the prime purveyor of a style of Celtic music infused with […]
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T. Mychael Rambo & Ginger Commodore
“Q” – The Soul of Quincy Jones
May 30, 2025 • 7PM • From $30.62
“[Rambo is a] local theater legend” – Music in MN “Ginger possesses some of the sweetest and most clarion pipes in town.” – City Pages Rambo Rambo A three-time Emmy Award-winning actor, vocalist, arts educator and community organizer; T. Mychael Rambo is a long-standing Twin Cities arts community pillar. T. Mychael has made an indelible mark in the Twin […]
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Nachito Herrera: 60th Birthday Celebration
Classical to Cuban Pyrotechnics
May 31, 2025 • 7PM • From $52.25
“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 Nachito Nachito Ignacio “Nachito” Herrera has garnered acclaim as one of the world’s greatest Cuban pianists. Also, he completely commands traditional classical and contemporary musical idioms. Further, Nachito brings astounding […]
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June 2025
Private Event
Closed
Jun 3, 2025 •
We will be closed on JUN 3 for a private event. BOOK YOUR EVENT HERE: https://www.dakotacooks.com/private-events/
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Matteo Mancuso
Jazz/Rock Dynamo
Jun 4, 2025 • 7PM • From $47.10
“Matteo is the evolution of fusion guitar… breathtaking” – Steve Vai Matteo Mancuso was born in 1996 and raised in the province of Palermo. There, people quickly recognized him as a musical prodigy. His father, Vincenzo Mancuso, a well-known guitarist and producer, guided Matteo’s introduction to the world of music. Teaming up with his father, Matteo […]
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Matteo Mancuso
Jazz/Rock Dynamo
Jun 4, 2025 • 9PM • From $41.95
“Matteo is the evolution of fusion guitar… breathtaking” – Steve Vai Matteo Mancuso was born in 1996 and raised in the province of Palermo. There, people quickly recognized him as a musical prodigy. His father, Vincenzo Mancuso, a well-known guitarist and producer, guided Matteo’s introduction to the world of music. Teaming up with his father, Matteo […]
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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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