Kirk Whalum
"soul-cleansing... focused and adventurous playing" - Jazz Times Soulful, passionate, stirring… these are the words that describe Kirk Whalum's music... Read More
"soul-cleansing... focused and adventurous playing" - Jazz Times Soulful, passionate, stirring… these are the words that describe Kirk Whalum's music... Read More
"smooth jazz with an edge, with funk and rock elements" - Pioneer Press Shaun LaBelle’s producing career has been filled... Read More
"smooth jazz with an edge, with funk and rock elements" - Pioneer Press Shaun LaBelle’s producing career has been filled... Read More
"national treasure” - Downbeat Jazz icon Ernie Watts and blues harmonica ace Corky Siegel first met in Mumbai. They were... Read More
“What’s the Maurer magic? A mix of wit, sophistication, humor and keeping it fresh.” – Minnpost This merry band... Read More
“vintage superstar” – Postmodern Jukebox Stella Cole is hitting the road this holiday season in support of her upcoming... Read More
“vintage superstar” – Postmodern Jukebox Stella Cole is hitting the road this holiday season in support of her upcoming... Read More
“a star with megawatt energy and a breathtaking breadth of talent” – Theater Pizzazz Swedish musical sensation Gunhild Carling is an... Read More
“wild, highly technical blend of bluegrass, folk, and jazz and classical” – Rolling Stone Prolific guitarist Leo Kottke boasts an impressive... Read More
“A true authentic New Orleans dance-hall style band.” – New Orleans Traditional Jazz Quarterly The Southside Aces have been... Read More
"impeccable balance of imagination, elegance and hipness" - All About Jazz As a pianist and keyboardist, Michael Cain has had... Read More
"They swing like there's no tomorrow." – Jazz Police This blazingly energetic trio takes on Vince Guaraldi‘s holiday classic, A... Read More
"They swing like there's no tomorrow." – Jazz Police This blazingly energetic trio takes on Vince Guaraldi‘s holiday classic, A... Read More
"Everything she sings seems to rise from a smile... transparent purity" - Downbeat Few American jazz singers have had as... Read More
“What do Prince, Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks have in common? Those magnificent Petersons.” – Star Tribune Help us... Read More
“What do Prince, Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks have in common? Those magnificent Petersons.” – Star Tribune Help us... Read More
"passionate... on a timely mission to bring joy to the world." - All About Jazz Celebrate the season as the... Read More
"passionate... on a timely mission to bring joy to the world." - All About Jazz Celebrate the season as the... Read More
"passionate... on a timely mission to bring joy to the world." - All About Jazz Celebrate the season as the... Read More
"passionate... on a timely mission to bring joy to the world." - All About Jazz Celebrate the season as the... Read More
“Fresh and classic at the same time” – Star Tribune There’s no better place to be right before Christmas than at... Read More
“Fresh and classic at the same time” – Star Tribune There’s no better place to be right before Christmas than at... Read More
IMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show. You must have a concert ticket in order to purchase this VIP... Read More
“This is a voice to treasure” – Broadway World Alicia Witt returns to The Dakota to get you in... Read More
“Fresh and classic at the same time” – Star Tribune There’s no better place to be right before Christmas than at... Read More
“finely orchestrated, catchy original tunes, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times The... Read More
“finely orchestrated, catchy original tunes, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times The... Read More
“finely orchestrated, catchy original tunes, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times The... Read More
“finely orchestrated, catchy original tunes, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times The... Read More
“finely orchestrated, catchy original tunes, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times The... Read More
“finely orchestrated, catchy original tunes, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times The... Read More
“finely orchestrated, catchy original tunes, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times The... Read More
“finely orchestrated, catchy original tunes, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times The... Read More
“The DNA of the band and its members has its feet firmly rooted into punk/pop culture.” – New York Times ... Read More
“The DNA of the band and its members has its feet firmly rooted into punk/pop culture.” – New York Times ... Read More
“Davina and the Vagabonds combat heartache with sugar and sass.” – Downbeat Dinner Show — $185 SOLD OUTIncludes a four-course... Read More
“Davina and the Vagabonds combat heartache with sugar and sass.” – Downbeat Dinner Show — $185 SOLD OUTIncludes a four-course... Read More
“Davina and the Vagabonds combat heartache with sugar and sass.” – Downbeat Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir... Read More
“Davina and the Vagabonds combat heartache with sugar and sass.” – Downbeat Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir... Read More
"complex yet danceable beats... dirty blues, spacey soul" - Glide KDTU has electrified audiences around the world for over... Read More
"complex yet danceable beats... dirty blues, spacey soul" - Glide KDTU has electrified audiences around the world for over... Read More
“flawlessly replicate the sound of classic New Orleans” — Prairie Uprising For over two decades, Southside Aces have been playing... Read More
"a modern jazz sound unbound by geography, genre, or convention" - Jazz World On her remarkable debut album, 2025’s Escape, Peruvian-American... Read More
"very potent acoustic jazz... adventurous" - Jazz Times Saxophonist David Binney stands out as one of the most prolific jazz... Read More
“They swing like there’s no tomorrow.” – Jazz Police With energy and chops to burn, The Travis Anderson Trio brings fresh interpretations... Read More
“local theater legend” – Music in MN An evening of song, spoken word and celebration that amplifies the powerful message... Read More
“there is not a band on earth that is better. Stunning.” – Flea, Red Hot Chili Peppers For almost four... Read More
“there is not a band on earth that is better. Stunning.” – Flea, Red Hot Chili Peppers For almost four... Read More
"fantastic Django Reinhardt-inspired melodies" - Baby Blue Arts The Red Hot Django Peppers are a fiery Twin Cities–based hot club band.... Read More
"Yellowjackets sound as vital and tight as they ever have" - Glide Throughout their storied forty-three-year history, the Yellowjackets have... Read More
"This music, as retro as it may be at times, feels fun, frisky and alive.” - American Songwriter Davina Sowers... Read More
"A true master of the jazz art form." – Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Known as a “man of great musical imagination,” Bruce... Read More
“master of the Brazilian version of mandolin" - Billboard Hamilton de Holanda is one of Brazil’s most celebrated musicians—a global... Read More
"absolutely top-quality soul music... outstanding" - BBC Music It was in late 2022 that Jarrod Lawson had the biggest, and most unexpected,... Read More
Valentine’s Menu Add-On - 7pm Show "A dream team of forward-leaning hard-bop" - The New York Times Donald Harrison,... Read More
Valentine’s Menu Add-On - 7pm Show “a guaranteed good time… A local treasure” – MinnPost Dan Newton, accordion and... Read More
Valentine’s Menu Add-On - 7pm Show “flawlessly replicate the sound of classic New Orleans” — Prairie Uprising For over... Read More
Valentine’s Menu Add-On - 7pm Show *Pre-purchase and receive a free bottle of Washington Hill Merlot. "Remarkably masterful, fresh-sounding,... Read More
Valentine’s Menu Add-On - 7pm Show Valentine’s Menu Add-On - 9pm Show *Pre-purchase and receive a free bottle of Washington... Read More
Valentine’s Menu Add-On - 7pm Show Valentine’s Menu Add-On - 9pm Show *Pre-purchase and receive a free bottle of Washington... Read More
Valentine’s Menu Add-On - 7pm Show Valentine’s Menu Add-On - 9pm Show *Pre-purchase and receive a free bottle of Washington... Read More
Valentine’s Menu Add-On - 7pm Show Valentine’s Menu Add-On - 9pm Show *Pre-purchase and receive a free bottle of Washington... Read More
A Night of Music and Solidarity for our Community *THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT* To keep the love and solidarity... Read More
Valentine’s Menu Add-On - 6:30pm Show *Pre-purchase and receive a free bottle of Washington Hill Merlot. “abundant joy… the... Read More
Valentine’s Menu Add-On - 5:30pm Show Valentine’s Menu Add-On - 8pm Show *Pre-purchase and receive a free bottle of Washington... Read More
Valentine’s Menu Add-On - 5:30pm Show Valentine’s Menu Add-On - 8pm Show *Pre-purchase and receive a free bottle of Washington... Read More
“a voice that could melt snow” - Prince Pianist and singer Kandace Springs is one of the premier female... Read More
“a voice that could melt snow” - Prince Pianist and singer Kandace Springs is one of the premier female... Read More
"Ribot's style embedded in jazz vocabulary, but angular and gritty" - Sound of Boston Marc Ribot, guitar Sebastian Steinberg, bass... Read More
"one of the most fruitful and strikingly original careers in contemporary pop." - Rolling Stone Here, esperanza performs songs from all eight... Read More
"one of the finest piano players to emerge in decades…” - All About Jazz Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen has... Read More
"one of the finest piano players to emerge in decades…” - All About Jazz Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen has... Read More
Two-time Latin Grammy-winner Antonio Rey (Spain) is widely regarded as one of the top flamenco guitarists of his generation. He is lauded for... Read More
"improbable balance of ethereal and earthy... sublime" - Downbeat Award-winning alto saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins burst onto the musical... Read More
"This music, as retro as it may be at times, feels fun, frisky and alive.” - American Songwriter Davina Sowers... Read More
Minnesota Music Educators Association is proud to present the All-State Jazz Band at the Dakota. MMEA's All-State Ensembles are built... Read More