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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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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:Benmont Tench
DESCRIPTION:“revered as one of rock’s greatest” – New York Times\n  \nBenmont Tench is a founding member of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. He is one of contemporary music’s finest organ players\, piano players\, anything-with-keys players. In addition to all of the Heartbreakers recordings\, Tench has played on records by Stevie Nicks\, Willie Nelson\, and Green Day. Also\, Bob Dylan\, Neil Diamond\, the Dixie Chicks\, the Replacements\, John Prine\, Waylon Jennings\, John Fogerty\, Elvis Costello\, the Rolling Stones\, and Johnny Cash\, just to name a few. Jimmy Iovine\, man of many hats and former Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ producer\, puts it this way: “If you want a track to sound better\, you just put Benmont’s part higher in the mix.” \nBenmont Tench released his second solo LP\, The Melancholy Season\, in 2024. The Melancholy Season is Benmont Tench’s true arrival as a singer-songwriter\, without compromise or doubt. It was produced by Jonathan Wilson\, an acclaimed singer-songwriter and touring guitarist for Roger Waters. He has also worked on career-defining albums for Dawes\, Father John Misty and Margo Price. Tench gives attention to the space and intimacy where the best songs breathe and resonate. \nRecommended for fans of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers\, Billy Joel\, Bob Dylan and John Hiatt.\n \n📸: Josh Giroux
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/benmont-tench-nov20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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SUMMARY:The Belfast Cowboys
DESCRIPTION:“conjures up the spirit and the songs of Ireland’s greatest export” – Chicago Tribune\n  \nThe 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 flourished in the renowned Minnesota music scene. They have consistently packed houses and wowed crowds since 2002. \nTerry Walsh got his start playing in various Twin Cities rock bands. He toured as Slim Dunlap’s bass player in 1997\, opening for Son Volt. In 2001 Terry hit upon the idea of forming a Van Morrison tribute band. Terry spent the rest of the year learning Van songs and building an all-star band. The band played their first show at the old 400 Bar on Saint Patrick’s Day 2002. \nMany musicians have played with the band\, but the ‘A’ team was soon established. It includes Dan Kowalke (guitar\, vocals\, Joe Baumgart (bass)\, Dave Kirby and Dave Haugen (drums\, backing vocals)\, Joe Loskota (keyboards\, backing vocals). The horn section includes Paul Gronert (sax)\, Matt Hanzelka (trombone)\, Tim Martin (trumpet)\, Vic Volare (sax\, flute). Bandleader Terry Walsh (lead vocals\, guitar\, harmonica\, piano). \nThe band has expanded its content over the years to include rock and soul covers. Terry’s own originals have become fan favorites. Now a beloved staple in Minnesota\, the 9-piece Belfast Cowboys averaged over 120 shows a year before the pandemic. The bar-tested troubadours are known for playing epic sets at their weekly Minneapolis gigs and drawing crowds to outdoor festivals. Occasionally they’ll venture beyond the Midwest to play Ireland\, Phoenix\, and New York’s Times Square. Once they opened for the band Chicago in front of 15\,000 people. \nRecommended for fans of Bruce Springsteen\, G.B. Leighton\, Tina and the B-Sides and Van Morrison.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-belfast-cowboys-nov25-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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SUMMARY:Turn Turn Turn
DESCRIPTION:“Gorgeous harmonies and beautiful finger-picking” – Americana UK\n  \nTurn Turn Turn bonded over their mutual love of close harmony 60s and 70s country\, folk\, and pop music. Then\, they formed an original Americana band. To create their distinctive sound\, the band “turns” to the distant past of early American recorded music. Then\, they “turn” again to that renaissance of the 1960s and 1970s. Finally\, they “turn” again to the present looking forward.  \nMembers Adam Levy (guitar\, vocals) and Barb Brynstad (bass\, vocals) are mainstays of the Minnesota music scene. Together\, they craft an infectious\, pop-infused Americana. Even though Turn Turn Turn was born as a cover band\, the group’s original material – sweetheart alt-country folk-pop – quickly stole the spotlight. Here\, their Laurel Canyon meets 70s-Nashville-cosmic soul vibe is layered with three-part harmonies that stitch the band’s musical tapestry together. \nAdam Levy is a veteran of the Minnesota rock scene\, best known for leading up the alt-rock band The Honeydogs. As a prolific songwriter and producer\, he has worked across many genres and performed worldwide. Joe Henry called Levy’s solo album Naubinway “love in action. A courageous and generous offering\, where ghosts abound\, facing the quiet inevitable that forever walks with us. It’s a record with soul and deep compassion. It is a beautiful and remarkable piece of work.” \nBarb Brynstad is an in-demand musician with decades-long roots in the Twin Cities music community. As a singer\, bassist\, and guitarist\, she has performed with various musicians\, including Chastity Brown (folk/Americana). Also\, Tina Schlieske (pop/rock)\, Willie Wisely (pop/rock)\, and the late great Willie Murphy (blues/soul). \nRecommended for fans of Tina Schlieske\, Eilen Jewell\, The Cactus Blossoms and Margo Price. \n📸: Cobey Rouse
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/turn-turn-turn-dec4-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana
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SUMMARY:Leo Kottke: Live at The Ordway
DESCRIPTION:“wild\, highly technical blend of bluegrass\, folk\, and jazz and classical” – Rolling Stone\n  \nProlific guitarist Leo Kottke boasts an impressive body of work and an unrivaled fingerpicking style. His forty-plus albums over four decades have earned him two Grammy nominations and widespread acclaim. Drawing inspiration from folk\, blues and jazz\, he plays his signature six-string and twelve-string guitars with effortless aptitude\, a big heart and an even bigger grin.  \nKottke was born in Athens\, Georgia\, but left town after a year and a half. Raised in twelve different states\, he absorbed a variety of musical influences as a child. There\, he flirted with both violin and trombone\, before abandoning Stravinsky for the guitar at age eleven. \nHe added a love for the country blues of Mississippi John Hurt to the music of John Philip Sousa and Preston Epps. Then\, Kottke joined the Navy underage\, to be underwater\, and eventually lost some hearing shooting at lightbulbs in the Atlantic. He served on the USS Halfbeak\, a diesel submarine. \nDischarged in 1964\, he settled in the Twin Cities area and became a fixture at Minneapolis’ Scholar Coffeehouse. Further\, this venue had been home to Bob Dylan and John Koerner. \nKottke has been awarded two Grammy nominations. Also\, a Doctorate in Music Performance by the Peck School of Music at the U of Wisconsin\, Milwaukee. He also received a Certificate of Significant Achievement in Not Playing the Trombone from the U of Texas at Brownsville with Texas Southmost College. \nRecommended for fans of John Fahey\, Ry Cooder\, Michael Hedges and Peter Lang.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/leo-kottke-live-at-the-ordway-dec5-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Jazz
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SUMMARY:Mike Cooley (of Drive-By Truckers)
DESCRIPTION:“Cooley sounds as sharp and wise as a Georgia country judge” – Rolling Stone\n  \nMike Cooley is an American guitarist\, singer\, and songwriter. He is best known as a member of the Southern rock band Drive-By Truckers. There\, the Alabama musical style blends elements of rock\, country\, and Americana. Additionally\, he is recognized for his sharp\, evocative lyrics and distinctive guitar work. As one of the band’s primary songwriters\, Cooley has written numerous iconic tracks for Drive-By Truckers. Further\, his songs often explore themes of personal introspection\, Southern identity\, and social commentary. Alongside bandmate Patterson Hood\, Cooley has been a driving force behind the band’s evolution since their late 1990s formation. Here\, he contributes to their gritty\, honest sound and critical success. \nIn addition to his work with the band\, Cooley has pursued a solo career. To that end\, he released his debut solo album The Fool on Every Corner in December 2012. The album showcases his storytelling prowess and ability to create poignant\, introspective songs with a more stripped-down\, intimate sound. Thus\, the album represents a rawer sound compared to his work with Drive-By Truckers. Known for his wit and keen observational style\, Cooley’s solo work highlights his versatility as an artist. Here\, he has cemented his place as an influential figure in contemporary American roots music. \nRecommended for fans of Jason Isbell\, Son Volt\, Amanda Shires and St. Paul & The Broken Bones.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mike-cooley-of-drive-by-truckers-dec6-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T210000
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SUMMARY:Asleep At the Wheel
DESCRIPTION:“scruffy but sincere traditionalists” – AllMusic\n  \nAsleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe for over fifty years. He is an ambassador of Western swing music\, introducing its irresistible sound to generation after generation. More than 100 musicians have passed through the Wheel\, but Benson remains the front man and the keeper of the vision. in the process racking up more than thirty albums\, ten Grammy awards and literally millions of miles on the road.  \n“I’m the reason it’s still together\, but the reason it’s popular is because we’ve had the greatest singers and players\,” Benson explains. “When someone joins the band\, I say\, ‘Learn everything that’s ever been done\, then put your own stamp on it.’ I love to hear how they interpret what we do. I’m just a singer and a songwriter\, and a pretty good guitar player\, but my best talent is convincing people to jump on board and play this music.” \nAsleep at the Wheel represents an important cornerstone of American roots music. They maintain this even though some of its members and audiences represent a new generation. That far-reaching appeal remains a testament to Benson’s initial vision. \n“It took me sixty years\, but I’m doing what I’m meant to do—singing and playing and writing better than I ever have. A bandleader is just someone who gathers people around them to play the best music they can play. I just try and make the best decisions possible and kick some ass every night onstage.” \nRecommended for fans of Bob Wills & the Texas Playboys\, Kris Kristofferson\, Lyle Lovett and Ernest Tubb. \n📸: Andrew Dalton
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/asleep-at-the-wheel-dec-2026/2026-12-07/
CATEGORIES:Americana
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260928T123213Z
CREATED:20260922T162318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T123213Z
UID:10003649-1796756400-1796763600@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Asleep At the Wheel
DESCRIPTION:“scruffy but sincere traditionalists” – AllMusic\n  \nAsleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe for over fifty years. He is an ambassador of Western swing music\, introducing its irresistible sound to generation after generation. More than 100 musicians have passed through the Wheel\, but Benson remains the front man and the keeper of the vision. in the process racking up more than thirty albums\, ten Grammy awards and literally millions of miles on the road.  \n“I’m the reason it’s still together\, but the reason it’s popular is because we’ve had the greatest singers and players\,” Benson explains. “When someone joins the band\, I say\, ‘Learn everything that’s ever been done\, then put your own stamp on it.’ I love to hear how they interpret what we do. I’m just a singer and a songwriter\, and a pretty good guitar player\, but my best talent is convincing people to jump on board and play this music.” \nAsleep at the Wheel represents an important cornerstone of American roots music. They maintain this even though some of its members and audiences represent a new generation. That far-reaching appeal remains a testament to Benson’s initial vision. \n“It took me sixty years\, but I’m doing what I’m meant to do—singing and playing and writing better than I ever have. A bandleader is just someone who gathers people around them to play the best music they can play. I just try and make the best decisions possible and kick some ass every night onstage.” \nRecommended for fans of Bob Wills & the Texas Playboys\, Kris Kristofferson\, Lyle Lovett and Ernest Tubb. \n📸: Andrew Dalton
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/asleep-at-the-wheel-dec-2026/2026-12-08/
CATEGORIES:Americana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260908T133800Z
CREATED:20260901T185412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T133800Z
UID:10003629-1797361200-1797368400@www.dakotacooks.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270106T210000
DTSTAMP:20261019T124648Z
CREATED:20261013T172449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T124648Z
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SUMMARY:Our House: Tribute to Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the legacy of Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young.\n  \nOur House celebrates the legacy of Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young. They do this through authentic\, heartfelt performances that capture the essence of their timeless music. \nOur House was formed in 2022. Six talented musicians unite under a shared passion for the timeless music of Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young. Each member brings their unique skills and experiences to the stage. They create a harmonious blend that pays homage to the legendary supergroup. Inspired by the enduring appeal of CSNY’s music\, Our House is dedicated to delivering pure\, unembellished performances. They highlight the power of the music\, its lyrics\, and the emotions they evoke. \nRecommended for fans of CSNY\, The Eagles\, Blind Faith and Allman Brothers Band.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/our-house-tribute-to-crosby-stills-nash-young-jan6-2027/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270206T210000
DTSTAMP:20261019T124628Z
CREATED:20261013T180738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T124628Z
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SUMMARY:Chastity Brown
DESCRIPTION:“brooding soul eloquence… and folk-infected naturalness.”  – NPR\n  \nGospel and blues\, melodic sensibility\, and honest emotion… \nBased in Minnesota\, with roots in Tennessee\, Chastity Brown grew up surrounded by country and soul music. In the gospel church of her childhood\, she played saxophone and drums. She also found her singing voice and a passion for music. NPR’s “Favorite Sessions\,” CMT\, American Songwriter\, the London Times and Paste Magazine have all featured her. She has shared the stage with artists as diverse as Ani Difranco\, Andrea Gibson\, Indigo Girls\, The National\, Justin Vernon\, and Micheal Kiwanuka. \nBrown’s latest\, 2022’s Sing To The Walls\, is a sonically expansive album\, mining the roots of Americana\, folk\, and soul music. Chastity delivers her stories in a style that feels remarkably timely\, modern\, and forward-thinking. These songs unfold with Chastity’s expressive voice and expansive melodies\, leading the listener through intertwining tendrils of atmospheric sounds. \nBetween writing sessions she’s been vibing to chilled-out\, forward thinking artists like Leon Bridges\, H.E.R.\, SZA\, and Daniel Caesar. Like them\, she expands beyond genre and her folk/roots history to encompass her appreciation of all Black American musical art forms. “I also want to poke at what the blues is\,” Chastity reflects. “It has a lot of stereotypes\, like it’s mostly only played by blue-eyed white guys now. But what about Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey? I feel so closely connected\, in a pure\, undeviating lineage\, to the heritage of being a Black\, queer blues woman.” \n📸: Brad Ogbonna \nRecommended for fans of Amythyst Kiah\, Rhiannon Giddens\, Valerie June and Brittany Howard.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chastity-brown-feb-2027/2027-02-06/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270207T210000
DTSTAMP:20261019T124628Z
CREATED:20261013T180738Z
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SUMMARY:Chastity Brown
DESCRIPTION:“brooding soul eloquence… and folk-infected naturalness.”  – NPR\n  \nGospel and blues\, melodic sensibility\, and honest emotion… \nBased in Minnesota\, with roots in Tennessee\, Chastity Brown grew up surrounded by country and soul music. In the gospel church of her childhood\, she played saxophone and drums. She also found her singing voice and a passion for music. NPR’s “Favorite Sessions\,” CMT\, American Songwriter\, the London Times and Paste Magazine have all featured her. She has shared the stage with artists as diverse as Ani Difranco\, Andrea Gibson\, Indigo Girls\, The National\, Justin Vernon\, and Micheal Kiwanuka. \nBrown’s latest\, 2022’s Sing To The Walls\, is a sonically expansive album\, mining the roots of Americana\, folk\, and soul music. Chastity delivers her stories in a style that feels remarkably timely\, modern\, and forward-thinking. These songs unfold with Chastity’s expressive voice and expansive melodies\, leading the listener through intertwining tendrils of atmospheric sounds. \nBetween writing sessions she’s been vibing to chilled-out\, forward thinking artists like Leon Bridges\, H.E.R.\, SZA\, and Daniel Caesar. Like them\, she expands beyond genre and her folk/roots history to encompass her appreciation of all Black American musical art forms. “I also want to poke at what the blues is\,” Chastity reflects. “It has a lot of stereotypes\, like it’s mostly only played by blue-eyed white guys now. But what about Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey? I feel so closely connected\, in a pure\, undeviating lineage\, to the heritage of being a Black\, queer blues woman.” \n📸: Brad Ogbonna \nRecommended for fans of Amythyst Kiah\, Rhiannon Giddens\, Valerie June and Brittany Howard.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chastity-brown-feb-2027/2027-02-07/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270302T210000
DTSTAMP:20261026T141304Z
CREATED:20261020T165832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T141304Z
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SUMMARY:The Fabulous Armadillos & Collective Unconscious
DESCRIPTION:“among Central Minnesota’s most popular and recognizable bands.” – St. Cloud Times\n  \nThe Fabulous Armadillos and Collective Unconscious have performed hundreds of sellout performances of their spot-on tribute shows. Now they come together to recreate the magical songs we all know as the premier band of California rock in the 70’s\, the Eagles. You will hear all the hits and relive the sound of your turntable spinning those incredible albums. Hear “Take It Easy”\, “Lyin’ Eyes”\, “One Of These Nights”\, “Desperado”\, “I Can’t Tell You Why”\, and “Witchy Woman”. Also\, “Hotel California”\, “Take It To The Limit” and so many more! With their nine-piece band\, you can sit back and close your eyes and take in the power of the Eagles. \nRecommended for fans of The Eagles\, The Byrds\, Buffalo Springfield and Loggins & Messina.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-fabulous-armadillos-mar-2027/2027-03-02/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270303T210000
DTSTAMP:20261026T141304Z
CREATED:20261020T165832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T141304Z
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SUMMARY:The Fabulous Armadillos & Collective Unconscious
DESCRIPTION:“among Central Minnesota’s most popular and recognizable bands.” – St. Cloud Times\n  \nThe Fabulous Armadillos and Collective Unconscious have performed hundreds of sellout performances of their spot-on tribute shows. Now they come together to recreate the magical songs we all know as the premier band of California rock in the 70’s\, the Eagles. You will hear all the hits and relive the sound of your turntable spinning those incredible albums. Hear “Take It Easy”\, “Lyin’ Eyes”\, “One Of These Nights”\, “Desperado”\, “I Can’t Tell You Why”\, and “Witchy Woman”. Also\, “Hotel California”\, “Take It To The Limit” and so many more! With their nine-piece band\, you can sit back and close your eyes and take in the power of the Eagles. \nRecommended for fans of The Eagles\, The Byrds\, Buffalo Springfield and Loggins & Messina.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-fabulous-armadillos-mar-2027/2027-03-03/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270422T210000
DTSTAMP:20261026T141229Z
CREATED:20261021T210754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T141229Z
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SUMMARY:Jorma Kaukonen
DESCRIPTION:“a pioneer of San Francisco psychedelia” – Rolling Stone\n  \nJorma Kaukonen is one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots music\, blues\, and rock. His storied career has already spanned a half-century. He is also a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a Grammy recipient. Jorma was at the forefront of popular rock and roll\, one of the founders of the San Francisco sound and a progenitor of Psychedelic Rock. He is a founding member of two legendary bands\, Jefferson Airplane and the still-touring Hot Tuna.  \nJorma Kaukonen is a music legend and one of the finest singer-songwriters in his field. He continues to tour\, bringing his unique styling to old blues tunes while presenting new songs of weight and dimension. His secret is in playing spontaneous\, unfiltered music\, with an individual expression of personality. In 2016\, Jorma\, Jack Casady and the other members of Jefferson Airplane received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. This was to recognize their contributions to American music. \nIn 2019 St. Martin’s Press published Jorma‘s autobiography\, Been So Long: My Life and Music. He wrote this to express his life both in and out of the music world. As Kaukonen describes\, “My story is my story. Having told bits and pieces of it over my lifetime to a treasured few\, it was time to tell all to a bigger audience… From rehearsals and jams in small apartments and tiny back rooms to Monterey\, Woodstock\, Altamont\, the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame\, the world of the Grammys and beyond… this is part of the road I live on. This is my embryonic journey and much\, much more!” \nRecommended for fans of Hot Tuna\, Jefferson Airplane\, Leo Kottke and Doc Watson.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/jorma-kaukonen-apr22-2027/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270507T210000
DTSTAMP:20261026T141217Z
CREATED:20261016T171221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T141217Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Sexton
DESCRIPTION:“The best live performer I’ve ever seen.” — John Mayer\n  \nMartin Sexton tours in support the twenty-fifth anniversary of Live Wide Open – the critically-acclaimed double vinyl live album. The show will include these fan-favorites as well as some new material and surprise covers. \nAmerica comes together in the music of Martin Sexton. In it\, our hearts mend\, our political and philosophical differences melt away\, and the various strains of our roots music entangle. The New York Times says: “His unpretentious heartiness helps him focus on every soul singer’s goal: to amplify the sound of the ordinary heart.” \nSexton has remained true to his mission of sharing peace and harmony throughout his ten albums. He is revered for his countless incendiary live performances. Additionally\, he has built a loyal following of fans\, including critics and superstar artists. He is without a doubt what Billboard calls “The real thing.” \nSexton’s career in music has unfolded like the stories in one of his sweetly redemptive songs. He got his start busking on streets and performing at open mics. Since then\, he has gone on to be praised by modern legends such as John Mayer and Dave Matthews\, who calls him one of his favorite singer-songwriters. Sexton’s songs of grappling and gratitude were the soundtrack to John Mayer’s early gigging years and made an indelible impact on the budding songwriter. Mayer says: “This is the music of my LIFE.” \nRecommended for fans of The Beatles\, Brett Dennen\, Josh Ritter and Mason Jennings.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/martin-sexton-may7-2027/2027-05-07/1/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270507T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270507T230000
DTSTAMP:20261026T141217Z
CREATED:20261016T171221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T141217Z
UID:10003694-1809723600-1809730800@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Martin Sexton
DESCRIPTION:“The best live performer I’ve ever seen.” — John Mayer\n  \nMartin Sexton tours in support the twenty-fifth anniversary of Live Wide Open – the critically-acclaimed double vinyl live album. The show will include these fan-favorites as well as some new material and surprise covers. \nAmerica comes together in the music of Martin Sexton. In it\, our hearts mend\, our political and philosophical differences melt away\, and the various strains of our roots music entangle. The New York Times says: “His unpretentious heartiness helps him focus on every soul singer’s goal: to amplify the sound of the ordinary heart.” \nSexton has remained true to his mission of sharing peace and harmony throughout his ten albums. He is revered for his countless incendiary live performances. Additionally\, he has built a loyal following of fans\, including critics and superstar artists. He is without a doubt what Billboard calls “The real thing.” \nSexton’s career in music has unfolded like the stories in one of his sweetly redemptive songs. He got his start busking on streets and performing at open mics. Since then\, he has gone on to be praised by modern legends such as John Mayer and Dave Matthews\, who calls him one of his favorite singer-songwriters. Sexton’s songs of grappling and gratitude were the soundtrack to John Mayer’s early gigging years and made an indelible impact on the budding songwriter. Mayer says: “This is the music of my LIFE.” \nRecommended for fans of The Beatles\, Brett Dennen\, Josh Ritter and Mason Jennings.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/martin-sexton-may7-2027/2027-05-07/2/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
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