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SUMMARY:Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes - Farewell
DESCRIPTION:“One of the most beautiful and moving voices” – Rolling Stone\n  \nJudy Collins inspires audiences with her sublime vocals\, boldly vulnerable songwriting\, personal life triumphs\, and unwavering commitment to social activism. In the 1960s\, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later\, her luminescent presence shines brightly. Here\, new generations bask in the glow of her iconic fifty-five-album body of work. Also\, they draw inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. \nFans and critics highly esteem the award-winning singer-songwriter for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards. Moreover\, she also receives acclaim for her own poetically poignant original compositions. For instance\, the Grammy Hall of Fame includes her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now”. Judy’s dreamy\, intimate version of Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns\,” won Song of the Year at the 1975 Grammys. Furthermore\, she’s garnered several top-ten hits and gold- and platinum-selling albums. \nThe cultural treasure’s fifty-fifth release\, 2022’s Spellbound\, documents Judy’s artistic renaissance. Additionally\, the album is a special entry in her oeuvre. It marks the first time ever she wrote all the songs on one of her albums. Here\, Collins showcases twelve new recently-written modern folk songs\, and a bonus track of her evergreen\, “The Blizzard.” Thus\, Spellbound is an introspective and impressionistic album. \n“They say after the plague came the Renaissance\,” Judy says with a good-natured laugh. “The truth is\, I didn’t do an album like this sooner because I had other projects on my mind. Now felt like the perfect time to make this record because\, after all that’s happened in the world\, we need something beautiful and inspirational to lift us up.” \nRecommended for fans of Joan Baez\, Joni Mitchell\, Nanci Griffith and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/judy-collins-sweet-judy-blue-eyes-farewell/2026-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
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SUMMARY:Billy Prine Presents: Songs & Stories of John Prine
DESCRIPTION:“Billy sings and shines from the inside out. Unlike many things in this world\, he keeps getting better” –American Songwriter\n  \n\nTelling stories and playing his brother’s music in a uniquely personal and entertaining tribute. \nBilly Prine is a natural-born storyteller just like his late\, great brother John Prine was a natural-born songwriter. John was a great communicator of the human experience whittled down to the best words. His big\, little brother\, owner of a rich\, booming voice yet full of subtleness\, is one of the finest orators you’ll ever hear – also choosing just the right turn of phrase. \nDuring these concerts celebrating John’s life in song\, Billy will tell stories about or surrounding some of John’s most beloved songs. Then\, he will lead his band through his version of John’s timeless masterpieces. As an example\, fans will get to hear the first time John played his classic song “Paradise” for their father as the family sits around the kitchen table. \nSongs are stories\, novellas if you will\, and stories often become songs. Thus\, it is only fitting that Billy relates the stories that surround the songs of his dear brother John. Each show becomes a vivid\, intimate look into John’s life through the eyes of Billy.  \nBilly Prine formed and led his first bar band in Chicago at the tender age of twelve. Growing up in such a rich musical city allowed Billy to develop his unique style of American roots music. Billy absorbed a myriad of influences firsthand by seeing Buck Owens\, The Rolling Stones\, and Chicago’s innumerable blues legends. These included Howlin’ Wolf\, Paul Butterfield\, Muddy Waters\, and Michael Bloomfield. \nRecommended for fans of John Prine\, John Hiatt\, Drive-By Truckers and Doc Watson.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/billy-prine-presents-songs-stories-of-john-prine-apr15-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana
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SUMMARY:Tina Turns 60 - The Retrospective & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:“one of the most potent singers to ever come out of the Twin Cities.” – Star Tribune\n  \nMidwestern rock and soul icon Tina Schlieske is coming home to celebrate a monumental milestone: her sixtieth birthday. Also\, she’s doing it the only way she knows how. Here\, she’ll be on stage\, with raw power\, timeless elegance\, and a fierce\, diamond-sharp brilliance that has only grown stronger with time. \nFor four decades\, Tina has captivated the Twin Cities as the powerhouse front person of Tina and the B-Sides. There\, she threw down high-octane rock\, gritty blues\, and earth-shaking soul. But like a finely cut diamond\, her talent has many facets. Here\, she’s fresh off her stunning jazz evolution and the release of her acclaimed album\, 2024’s The Good Life. Further\, Tina returns to the Dakota stage to map out her incredible musical journey. \nMoreover\, these shows will traverse her deep catalog. Here\, she seamlessly moves from the raucous rock-and-roll anthems that built her legacy to the sultry\, late-night swing and torch standards of her modern jazz era. Then\, Tina will share the songs\, the stories\, and the defiant spirit of a true hometown legend turning sixty. Backed by an incredible ensemble of musicians\, experience an iconic vocalist at the absolute peak of her powers. \nDon’t miss this unforgettable night of celebration\, reflection\, and peerless live music. \nRecommended for fans of Indigo Girls\, Etta James\, Lucinda Williams and Melissa Etheridge.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/tina-turns-60-the-retrospective-beyond-nov7-2026/2026-11-07/1/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Jazz,Rock
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SUMMARY:Tina Turns 60 - The Retrospective & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:“one of the most potent singers to ever come out of the Twin Cities.” – Star Tribune\n  \nMidwestern rock and soul icon Tina Schlieske is coming home to celebrate a monumental milestone: her sixtieth birthday. Also\, she’s doing it the only way she knows how. Here\, she’ll be on stage\, with raw power\, timeless elegance\, and a fierce\, diamond-sharp brilliance that has only grown stronger with time. \nFor four decades\, Tina has captivated the Twin Cities as the powerhouse front person of Tina and the B-Sides. There\, she threw down high-octane rock\, gritty blues\, and earth-shaking soul. But like a finely cut diamond\, her talent has many facets. Here\, she’s fresh off her stunning jazz evolution and the release of her acclaimed album\, 2024’s The Good Life. Further\, Tina returns to the Dakota stage to map out her incredible musical journey. \nMoreover\, these shows will traverse her deep catalog. Here\, she seamlessly moves from the raucous rock-and-roll anthems that built her legacy to the sultry\, late-night swing and torch standards of her modern jazz era. Then\, Tina will share the songs\, the stories\, and the defiant spirit of a true hometown legend turning sixty. Backed by an incredible ensemble of musicians\, experience an iconic vocalist at the absolute peak of her powers. \nDon’t miss this unforgettable night of celebration\, reflection\, and peerless live music. \nRecommended for fans of Indigo Girls\, Etta James\, Lucinda Williams and Melissa Etheridge.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/tina-turns-60-the-retrospective-beyond-nov7-2026/2026-11-07/2/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Jazz,Rock
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SUMMARY:Tina Turns 60 - The Standards\, My Way
DESCRIPTION:“one of the most potent singers to ever come out of the Twin Cities.” – Star Tribune\n  \nMidwestern rock and soul icon Tina Schlieske is coming home to celebrate a monumental milestone: her sixtieth birthday. Also\, she’s doing it the only way she knows how. Here\, she’ll be on stage\, with raw power\, timeless elegance\, and a fierce\, diamond-sharp brilliance that has only grown stronger with time. \nFor four decades\, Tina has captivated the Twin Cities as the powerhouse front person of Tina and the B-Sides. There\, she threw down high-octane rock\, gritty blues\, and earth-shaking soul. But like a finely cut diamond\, her talent has many facets. Here\, she’s fresh off her stunning jazz evolution and the release of her acclaimed album\, 2024’s The Good Life. Further\, Tina returns to the Dakota stage to map out her incredible musical journey. \nMoreover\, these shows will traverse her deep catalog. Here\, she seamlessly moves from the raucous rock-and-roll anthems that built her legacy to the sultry\, late-night swing and torch standards of her modern jazz era. Then\, Tina will share the songs\, the stories\, and the defiant spirit of a true hometown legend turning sixty. Backed by an incredible ensemble of musicians\, experience an iconic vocalist at the absolute peak of her powers. \nDon’t miss this unforgettable night of celebration\, reflection\, and peerless live music. \nRecommended for fans of Indigo Girls\, Etta James\, Lucinda Williams and Melissa Etheridge.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/tina-turns-60-the-standards-my-way-nov8-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Jazz,Rock
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SUMMARY:Alison Brown
DESCRIPTION:“Brown’s banjo is an instrument possessed of a unique sonic signature and an inescapable beauty” – Billboard\n  \nOne of the most multi-faceted minds in roots music\, Alison Brown is a Grammy-winning musician and a Grammy-nominated producer. Additionally\, she is a former investment banker (with an AB from Harvard and an MBA from UCLA). Also\, she co-founded The Compass Records Group which celebrated its thirtieth anniversary in 2023. \nAlison began her musical career as a teenager in the Southern California bluegrass scene. Now\, she has built a reputation as one of today’s most forward-thinking and innovative banjo players. She is known for taking the instrument far beyond its Appalachian roots by blending bluegrass and jazz influences into a sonic tapestry. Thus\, she has earned praise and recognition from a variety of national tastemakers. For example\, The Wall Street Journal\, CBS Sunday Morning\, NPR\, and USA Today. \nSteve Martin and Alison Brown released their debut collaborative album\, Safe\, Sensible and Sane\, in 2025. There\, it features guest appearances from Jackson Browne\, Vince Gill\, the Indigo Girls\, Tim O’Brien\, Jason Mraz\, Della Mae\, and more. Moreover\, Safe\, Sensible and Sane emerges as a captivating new turn in the evolution of banjo music. \nThere\, the album follows their chart-topping collaborations “Foggy Morning Breaking”\, “Bluegrass Radio”\, and “Wall Guitar (Since You Said Goodbye)”. Here\, these longtime friends and banjo aficionados have crafted a collection of banjo-inspired songs. Further\, they are built on Brown’s daringly inventive melodies and Martin’s idiosyncratic yet ineffably tender lyrics.  \nRecommended for fans of Steep Canyon Rangers\, Yonder Mountain String Band\, Della Mae and Béla Fleck.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/alison-brown-nov10-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Bluegrass
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Lucinda Williams & Her Band: World's Gone Wrong Tour
DESCRIPTION:Acoustic Shows with Lucinda Williams & Her Band:\nBlues\, Ballads & More: A Quiet Night with Lucinda Williams & Her Band\nNOV 16 • 7:00pm Performance \nBlues\, Ballads & More: A Quiet Night with Lucinda Williams & Her Band\nNOV 17 • 7:00pm Performance \n\n“perfect… clearly in a league of her own” – Chicago Reader\n  \n“My dad\, as a poet\, always told me to never censor myself – that’s one of his cardinal rules of creative writing\,” says multiple-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. “That became my motto which I’ve stuck by all these years.” Miller Williams’ advice clearly is borne out on Lucinda’s powerful eighteenth studio album\, 2026’s provocative World’s Gone Wrong. “I felt a sense of urgency in making this record\,” she adds. \nFilled with gut-wrenching topical songs\, the album’s ten tracks were written and recorded in a blast of collaborative creativity. There\, Lucinda and her co-writers ­– primarily husband/manager/co-producer Tom Overby and guitarist Doug Pettibone – grappled with the events of spring 2025. Moreover\, a whole other album had been in the works. However\, the “urgency” to address our current cataclysmic situation motivated Lucinda and company to cut World’s Gone Wrong in direct response. “Music is a powerful weapon\,” she points out. “I want this record to make people aware\, wake them up. I like to push people’s buttons.” \nAnd that’s what Lucinda fans have come to depend on over the past forty-five years. Her back catalog boasts remarkable albums\, including 1998’s game-changing Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. Additionally\, she’s earned three Grammy awards and countless accolades\, including Time Magazine naming her America’s Best Songwriter in 2001. Here\, Williams is one of our most revered artists\, beloved for her singular vocals and extraordinary songs. And in these troubling times\, we need the light she shines on World’s Gone Wrong more than ever before. \nRecommended for fans of Emmylou Harris\, Gillian Welch\, Steve Earle & Bob Dylan. \n📸: Mark Seliger
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/an-evening-with-lucinda-williams-her-band-nov-2026/2026-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T210000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Lucinda Williams & Her Band: World's Gone Wrong Tour
DESCRIPTION:Acoustic Shows with Lucinda Williams & Her Band:\nBlues\, Ballads & More: A Quiet Night with Lucinda Williams & Her Band\nNOV 16 • 7:00pm Performance \nBlues\, Ballads & More: A Quiet Night with Lucinda Williams & Her Band\nNOV 17 • 7:00pm Performance \n\n“perfect… clearly in a league of her own” – Chicago Reader\n  \n“My dad\, as a poet\, always told me to never censor myself – that’s one of his cardinal rules of creative writing\,” says multiple-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. “That became my motto which I’ve stuck by all these years.” Miller Williams’ advice clearly is borne out on Lucinda’s powerful eighteenth studio album\, 2026’s provocative World’s Gone Wrong. “I felt a sense of urgency in making this record\,” she adds. \nFilled with gut-wrenching topical songs\, the album’s ten tracks were written and recorded in a blast of collaborative creativity. There\, Lucinda and her co-writers ­– primarily husband/manager/co-producer Tom Overby and guitarist Doug Pettibone – grappled with the events of spring 2025. Moreover\, a whole other album had been in the works. However\, the “urgency” to address our current cataclysmic situation motivated Lucinda and company to cut World’s Gone Wrong in direct response. “Music is a powerful weapon\,” she points out. “I want this record to make people aware\, wake them up. I like to push people’s buttons.” \nAnd that’s what Lucinda fans have come to depend on over the past forty-five years. Her back catalog boasts remarkable albums\, including 1998’s game-changing Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. Additionally\, she’s earned three Grammy awards and countless accolades\, including Time Magazine naming her America’s Best Songwriter in 2001. Here\, Williams is one of our most revered artists\, beloved for her singular vocals and extraordinary songs. And in these troubling times\, we need the light she shines on World’s Gone Wrong more than ever before. \nRecommended for fans of Emmylou Harris\, Gillian Welch\, Steve Earle & Bob Dylan. \n📸: Mark Seliger
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/an-evening-with-lucinda-williams-her-band-nov-2026/2026-11-14/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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SUMMARY:Blues\, Ballads & More: A Quiet Night with Lucinda Williams & Her Band
DESCRIPTION:Additional Shows with Lucinda Williams & Her Band:\nAn Evening with Lucinda Williams & Her Band: World’s Gone Wrong Tour\nNOV 13 • 7:00pm Performance \nAn Evening with Lucinda Williams & Her Band: World’s Gone Wrong Tour\nNOV 14 • 7:00pm Performance \nAn Evening with Lucinda Williams & Her Band: World’s Gone Wrong Tour\nNOV 18 • 7:00pm Performance \n\n“perfect… clearly in a league of her own” – Chicago Reader\n  \n“My dad\, as a poet\, always told me to never censor myself – that’s one of his cardinal rules of creative writing\,” says multiple-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. “That became my motto which I’ve stuck by all these years.” Miller Williams’ advice clearly is borne out on Lucinda’s powerful eighteenth studio album\, 2026’s provocative World’s Gone Wrong. “I felt a sense of urgency in making this record\,” she adds. \nFilled with gut-wrenching topical songs\, the album’s ten tracks were written and recorded in a blast of collaborative creativity. There\, Lucinda and her co-writers ­– primarily husband/manager/co-producer Tom Overby and guitarist Doug Pettibone – grappled with the events of spring 2025. Moreover\, a whole other album had been in the works. However\, the “urgency” to address our current cataclysmic situation motivated Lucinda and company to cut World’s Gone Wrong in direct response. “Music is a powerful weapon\,” she points out. “I want this record to make people aware\, wake them up. I like to push people’s buttons.” \nAnd that’s what Lucinda fans have come to depend on over the past forty-five years. Her back catalog boasts remarkable albums\, including 1998’s game-changing Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. Additionally\, she’s earned three Grammy awards and countless accolades\, including Time Magazine naming her America’s Best Songwriter in 2001. Here\, Williams is one of our most revered artists\, beloved for her singular vocals and extraordinary songs. And in these troubling times\, we need the light she shines on World’s Gone Wrong more than ever before. \nRecommended for fans of Emmylou Harris\, Gillian Welch\, Steve Earle & Bob Dylan. \n📸: Mark Seliger
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/a-quiet-night-with-lucinda-williams-her-band-nov-2026/2026-11-16/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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SUMMARY:Blues\, Ballads & More: A Quiet Night with Lucinda Williams & Her Band
DESCRIPTION:Additional Shows with Lucinda Williams & Her Band:\nAn Evening with Lucinda Williams & Her Band: World’s Gone Wrong Tour\nNOV 13 • 7:00pm Performance \nAn Evening with Lucinda Williams & Her Band: World’s Gone Wrong Tour\nNOV 14 • 7:00pm Performance \nAn Evening with Lucinda Williams & Her Band: World’s Gone Wrong Tour\nNOV 18 • 7:00pm Performance \n\n“perfect… clearly in a league of her own” – Chicago Reader\n  \n“My dad\, as a poet\, always told me to never censor myself – that’s one of his cardinal rules of creative writing\,” says multiple-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. “That became my motto which I’ve stuck by all these years.” Miller Williams’ advice clearly is borne out on Lucinda’s powerful eighteenth studio album\, 2026’s provocative World’s Gone Wrong. “I felt a sense of urgency in making this record\,” she adds. \nFilled with gut-wrenching topical songs\, the album’s ten tracks were written and recorded in a blast of collaborative creativity. There\, Lucinda and her co-writers ­– primarily husband/manager/co-producer Tom Overby and guitarist Doug Pettibone – grappled with the events of spring 2025. Moreover\, a whole other album had been in the works. However\, the “urgency” to address our current cataclysmic situation motivated Lucinda and company to cut World’s Gone Wrong in direct response. “Music is a powerful weapon\,” she points out. “I want this record to make people aware\, wake them up. I like to push people’s buttons.” \nAnd that’s what Lucinda fans have come to depend on over the past forty-five years. Her back catalog boasts remarkable albums\, including 1998’s game-changing Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. Additionally\, she’s earned three Grammy awards and countless accolades\, including Time Magazine naming her America’s Best Songwriter in 2001. Here\, Williams is one of our most revered artists\, beloved for her singular vocals and extraordinary songs. And in these troubling times\, we need the light she shines on World’s Gone Wrong more than ever before. \nRecommended for fans of Emmylou Harris\, Gillian Welch\, Steve Earle & Bob Dylan. \n📸: Mark Seliger
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/a-quiet-night-with-lucinda-williams-her-band-nov-2026/2026-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Lucinda Williams & Her Band: World's Gone Wrong Tour
DESCRIPTION:Acoustic Shows with Lucinda Williams & Her Band:\nBlues\, Ballads & More: A Quiet Night with Lucinda Williams & Her Band\nNOV 16 • 7:00pm Performance \nBlues\, Ballads & More: A Quiet Night with Lucinda Williams & Her Band\nNOV 17 • 7:00pm Performance \n\n“perfect… clearly in a league of her own” – Chicago Reader\n  \n“My dad\, as a poet\, always told me to never censor myself – that’s one of his cardinal rules of creative writing\,” says multiple-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. “That became my motto which I’ve stuck by all these years.” Miller Williams’ advice clearly is borne out on Lucinda’s powerful eighteenth studio album\, 2026’s provocative World’s Gone Wrong. “I felt a sense of urgency in making this record\,” she adds. \nFilled with gut-wrenching topical songs\, the album’s ten tracks were written and recorded in a blast of collaborative creativity. There\, Lucinda and her co-writers ­– primarily husband/manager/co-producer Tom Overby and guitarist Doug Pettibone – grappled with the events of spring 2025. Moreover\, a whole other album had been in the works. However\, the “urgency” to address our current cataclysmic situation motivated Lucinda and company to cut World’s Gone Wrong in direct response. “Music is a powerful weapon\,” she points out. “I want this record to make people aware\, wake them up. I like to push people’s buttons.” \nAnd that’s what Lucinda fans have come to depend on over the past forty-five years. Her back catalog boasts remarkable albums\, including 1998’s game-changing Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. Additionally\, she’s earned three Grammy awards and countless accolades\, including Time Magazine naming her America’s Best Songwriter in 2001. Here\, Williams is one of our most revered artists\, beloved for her singular vocals and extraordinary songs. And in these troubling times\, we need the light she shines on World’s Gone Wrong more than ever before. \nRecommended for fans of Emmylou Harris\, Gillian Welch\, Steve Earle & Bob Dylan. \n📸: Mark Seliger
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/an-evening-with-lucinda-williams-her-band-nov-2026/2026-11-18/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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SUMMARY:Sarah Morris & The Sometimes Elves
DESCRIPTION:Just say yes to a sparkly night of holiday favorites with Sarah Morris and the Sometimes Elves!\n  \nOnce a year\, Sarah Morris gets out silver bells\, the tinsel\, the holly\, and the jolly. Then\, she invites her friends to gather for a sparkling night of holiday music. Also\, Morris grew up in a house where Brenda Lee\, Johnny Mathis\, and Bing Crosby crooned through the family speakers all season long. Thus\, Sarah comes by her deep love for Christmas songs honestly. Join Sarah & The Sometimes Elves for a joyful evening filled with festive favorites\, love\, laughter\, and (twinkling) light. \nSarah Morris is a Minneapolis-based Americana singer-songwriter. Here\, her crystalline voice and benevolent storytelling have earned her recognition as one of the Midwest’s most compelling musical voices. Many have noticed: Morris won the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Competition in 2018. Additionally\, she is three-time Midwest Country Music Organization Songwriter of the Year\, and recent MCMO Americana Artist of the Year. Here\, Morris creates music that gracefully balances technical precision with profound emotional resonance. \nA graduate of the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music\, Morris honed her craft in Nashville before returning to Minnesota. Also\, her songwriting has garnered national recognition through competitions at Lincoln Center\, MerleFest\, and the Telluride Troubadour contest. Her albums have earned international airplay and critical acclaim on Americana charts. Moreover\, 2023’s Here’s To You earned Album of the Year honors from the Midwest Country Music Organization. \nRecommended for fans of Brandi Carlile\, Pieta Brown\, Patty Griffin and Birds of Chicago.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sarah-morris-the-sometimes-elves-dec15-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana
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