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SUMMARY:The Beatles Reimagined
DESCRIPTION:“known for his (Jeff Perry) hip reimagining of songs.” – Star Tribune\n  \nJazz musicians have covered and reinterpreted songs by The Beatles for the past fifty years. With the Beatles Reimagined show\, three of Minnesota’s most prominent guitarists build on this tradition. Here\, they display their own “hip retooling” (Star Tribune) of classic songs by the Fab Four. Hear guitarists Tim Sparks\, Zacc Harris\, and show curator Jeff Perry\, with bassist Matt Blake and drummer Bob Johnston. Moreover\, the frequent rotation and pairings of the guitarists makes for an exciting\, fast-paced show. Also\, their imaginative approaches brings you Beatles classics like you’ve never heard them before. \nJeff Perry has been described as “fabulous… one of the Twin Cities’ best” by the Dakota. Furthermore\, over many years Perry developed a proven repertoire that includes beloved songs from across the musical and generational spectrum. Jeff Perry performs high-quality music that connects with people from many generations and backgrounds.  \nTim Sparks has been redefining the acoustic guitar repertoire for decades. He won the National Fingerpicking Championship in 1993 with a ground-breaking arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Further\, Sparks’s extraordinary ability has garnered an international reputation as one of the most innovative guitarists working today. \nZacc Harris is a Minneapolis-based guitarist\, composer\, and educator known for his work with Atlantis Quartet and many other groups. A bandleader and recording artist\, his projects explore modern jazz\, original composition\, and creative improvisation. He is on the faculty at MacPhail Center for Music and directs the Dakota Jazz Ensemble. \nRecommended for fans of The Beatles.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-beatles-reimagined-may5-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Women Who Cook - A Mother’s Day Reunion
DESCRIPTION:This legendary MN band reunites for Mother’s Day!\n  \nWomen Who Cook will grace the Dakota stage this Mother’s Day\, in their first full show since 2002. Forty-four years ago\, some of the Twin Cities most accomplished women musicians were assembled for an episode on TPT‘s NightTimes Variety\, originally conceived by Marian Moore and Prudence Johnson as an all-star band of women from many genres of music. The group went on to create epic\, sold-out shows at the Guthrie\, the State\, O’Shaughnessy\, and the Ordway\, and their historic Soviet Peace Tour of 1988. \nSingers Jearlyn Steele\, Ginger Commodore\, Mary Jane Alm\, Kathy Mueller\, Gwen Matthews and Prudence Johnson come together once more. They will be backed by Women Who Cook veterans Jane Henderson on keyboards and Jane Aleckson on bass\, Laurie Glaser on trumpet\, and Sue Roberts on trombone. Coming on board for this reunion show are saxophonist Sue Orfield\, pianist Mary Louise Knutson and drummer Sheila Earley. There will be a special tribute to former members Jeanne Arland Peterson and Kathy Jensen. \nWomen Who Cook distinguishes itself with its phenomenal musicianship and intricate vocal arrangements\, and the beautiful energy and warmth that come from its all-woman lineup. This brilliant formation is known for associating themselves with social issues and they are excited to offer their genuine gift of love and peace through music as our community heals. \nRecommended for fans of Moore By Four\, Manhattan Transfer\, The Steeles and Prince.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/women-who-cook-a-mothers-day-reunion-may10-2026/2026-05-10/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Women Who Cook - A Mother’s Day Reunion
DESCRIPTION:This legendary MN band reunites for Mother’s Day!\n  \nWomen Who Cook will grace the Dakota stage this Mother’s Day\, in their first full show since 2002. Forty-four years ago\, some of the Twin Cities most accomplished women musicians were assembled for an episode on TPT‘s NightTimes Variety\, originally conceived by Marian Moore and Prudence Johnson as an all-star band of women from many genres of music. The group went on to create epic\, sold-out shows at the Guthrie\, the State\, O’Shaughnessy\, and the Ordway\, and their historic Soviet Peace Tour of 1988. \nSingers Jearlyn Steele\, Ginger Commodore\, Mary Jane Alm\, Kathy Mueller\, Gwen Matthews and Prudence Johnson come together once more. They will be backed by Women Who Cook veterans Jane Henderson on keyboards and Jane Aleckson on bass\, Laurie Glaser on trumpet\, and Sue Roberts on trombone. Coming on board for this reunion show are saxophonist Sue Orfield\, pianist Mary Louise Knutson and drummer Sheila Earley. There will be a special tribute to former members Jeanne Arland Peterson and Kathy Jensen. \nWomen Who Cook distinguishes itself with its phenomenal musicianship and intricate vocal arrangements\, and the beautiful energy and warmth that come from its all-woman lineup. This brilliant formation is known for associating themselves with social issues and they are excited to offer their genuine gift of love and peace through music as our community heals. \nRecommended for fans of Moore By Four\, Manhattan Transfer\, The Steeles and Prince.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/women-who-cook-a-mothers-day-reunion-may10-2026/2026-05-10/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:The New Standards
DESCRIPTION:“The DNA of the band and its members has its feet firmly rooted into punk/pop culture.” – New York Times\n  \nMinnesota stalwarts The New Standards create an intriguing blend of everything from classic cabaret to punk rock. Here\, they blend the freedom of jazz with  the soul of pop and rock. They make it work through offbeat humor and sheer musicianship. The instrumentation is simple: John Munson of Trip Shakespeare/Semisonic fame on bass; Chan Poling\, founder of the new-wave group The Suburbs on piano; and Steve Roehm on vibes. Chan and John split the singing. A footstomp here\, a shout-out there\, a fiery solo\, and it’s cooked. Simple\, elegant\, illuminating. \nThe New Standards started in 2005 as an off-shoot project. Since then\, TNS has grown into a globe-spanning adventure\, filling theaters and clubs around the world. Additionally\, they have created several albums\, videos\, cartoons\, dance/theater projects\, and ancillary gewgaws that have charmed and delighted faithful fans. \nAll three are fans of great songwriting. However\, they sensed a lack of an interesting jazz trio repertoire beyond the usual “old standards”. Thus\, they got together originally to play and sing their favorite songs from every era\, particularly post-1960s pop music. Familiar tunes in a stripped-down acoustic setting\, leaving room for solos and arrangements with the freedom of jazz. Yet\, they never fully abandon the modest soul of pop and rock. \nAnother thing: though you may associate an acoustic tango version of Britney Spears’s “Toxic” with camp\, TNS is not a lounge or novelty act. One listen to their music reveals that they take their music-making as well as their jobs as entertainers seriously. \nAnd yet\, they are very funny. \nRecommended for fans of Joe Henry\, Semisonic\, The Suburbs and Dylan Hicks.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-new-standards-may16-2026/2026-05-16/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:The New Standards
DESCRIPTION:“The DNA of the band and its members has its feet firmly rooted into punk/pop culture.” – New York Times\n  \nMinnesota stalwarts The New Standards create an intriguing blend of everything from classic cabaret to punk rock. Here\, they blend the freedom of jazz with  the soul of pop and rock. They make it work through offbeat humor and sheer musicianship. The instrumentation is simple: John Munson of Trip Shakespeare/Semisonic fame on bass; Chan Poling\, founder of the new-wave group The Suburbs on piano; and Steve Roehm on vibes. Chan and John split the singing. A footstomp here\, a shout-out there\, a fiery solo\, and it’s cooked. Simple\, elegant\, illuminating. \nThe New Standards started in 2005 as an off-shoot project. Since then\, TNS has grown into a globe-spanning adventure\, filling theaters and clubs around the world. Additionally\, they have created several albums\, videos\, cartoons\, dance/theater projects\, and ancillary gewgaws that have charmed and delighted faithful fans. \nAll three are fans of great songwriting. However\, they sensed a lack of an interesting jazz trio repertoire beyond the usual “old standards”. Thus\, they got together originally to play and sing their favorite songs from every era\, particularly post-1960s pop music. Familiar tunes in a stripped-down acoustic setting\, leaving room for solos and arrangements with the freedom of jazz. Yet\, they never fully abandon the modest soul of pop and rock. \nAnother thing: though you may associate an acoustic tango version of Britney Spears’s “Toxic” with camp\, TNS is not a lounge or novelty act. One listen to their music reveals that they take their music-making as well as their jobs as entertainers seriously. \nAnd yet\, they are very funny. \nRecommended for fans of Joe Henry\, Semisonic\, The Suburbs and Dylan Hicks.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-new-standards-may16-2026/2026-05-16/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:The New Standards
DESCRIPTION:“The DNA of the band and its members has its feet firmly rooted into punk/pop culture.” – New York Times\n  \nMinnesota stalwarts The New Standards create an intriguing blend of everything from classic cabaret to punk rock. Here\, they blend the freedom of jazz with  the soul of pop and rock. They make it work through offbeat humor and sheer musicianship. The instrumentation is simple: John Munson of Trip Shakespeare/Semisonic fame on bass; Chan Poling\, founder of the new-wave group The Suburbs on piano; and Steve Roehm on vibes. Chan and John split the singing. A footstomp here\, a shout-out there\, a fiery solo\, and it’s cooked. Simple\, elegant\, illuminating. \nThe New Standards started in 2005 as an off-shoot project. Since then\, TNS has grown into a globe-spanning adventure\, filling theaters and clubs around the world. Additionally\, they have created several albums\, videos\, cartoons\, dance/theater projects\, and ancillary gewgaws that have charmed and delighted faithful fans. \nAll three are fans of great songwriting. However\, they sensed a lack of an interesting jazz trio repertoire beyond the usual “old standards”. Thus\, they got together originally to play and sing their favorite songs from every era\, particularly post-1960s pop music. Familiar tunes in a stripped-down acoustic setting\, leaving room for solos and arrangements with the freedom of jazz. Yet\, they never fully abandon the modest soul of pop and rock. \nAnother thing: though you may associate an acoustic tango version of Britney Spears’s “Toxic” with camp\, TNS is not a lounge or novelty act. One listen to their music reveals that they take their music-making as well as their jobs as entertainers seriously. \nAnd yet\, they are very funny. \nRecommended for fans of Joe Henry\, Semisonic\, The Suburbs and Dylan Hicks.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-new-standards-may17-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T190000
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SUMMARY:Jeff Dayton: Glen Campbell & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:“Jeff gives the only authentic\, first-person retrospective of Glen’s music from the band’s perspective anywhere. Dayton’s own music is similarly brilliant\, engaging and heartfelt.” – Toro’s of Aspen\n  \nJeff Dayton: stellar guitarist\, powerful singer and masterful storyteller.  \nJeff delivers all the hits and inside stories of his fifteen years as Glen Campbell’s guitarist and bandleader. Additionally\, he blends in his own chart-topping songwriting. He’s toured with Kenny Chesney\, performed with legends like Toby Keith\, Bo Diddley\, Vince Gill and Willie Nelson. Also\, he released eighteen albums under his own name.  \nDayton is a native son of MN and though he has been based in Nashville for many years. Moreover\, he loves coming home to his Twin Cities roots and sharing the music and adventures of his life. Here\, it’s an engaging\, upbeat and personal show with great stories and a first-call group of musicians. \nRecommended for fans of Glen Campbell\, Kenny Chesney\, John Prine\, Jimmy Webb and Simon & Garfunkel.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/jeff-dayton-glen-campbell-beyond-may21-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
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SUMMARY:Jamecia Bennett Presents: Tribute to Toni Braxton & Adele
DESCRIPTION:“Bennett has the personality\, pizzazz\, and powerful pipes to fill an arena.” – Star Tribune\n  \nThree-time Grammy-winning powerhouse Jamecia Bennett captivated in a sold-out\, unforgettable tribute to Brandy & Monica. Now\, she returns to the iconic Dakota stage with the next installment of her electrifying Icon Series. Here\, this one is set to be nothing short of extraordinary. \nThis time\, Jamecia pays homage to two of the most emotionally captivating voices of our time—Toni Braxton and Adele. Furthermore\, she brings their timeless hits\, raw storytelling\, and soul-stirring ballads to life in one unforgettable night of music\, passion\, and pure vocal excellence. \nKnown for curating experiences that spotlight world-class talent\, Jamecia shares the stage with two phenomenal artists. Jhadiya Steele represents the legendary Steele family legacy with power\, grace\, and undeniable soul. Also\, America Ortiz is a dynamic recording artist whose voice and presence captivate from the very first note. \nBennett’s stellar live band will back the performers as she delivers the show with her signature energy\, elegance\, and vocal brilliance. Moreover\, this show promises to take you on an emotional journey through love\, heartbreak\, strength\, and triumph. \nOne stage. Two icons. A night you’ll never forget.  \nRecommended for fans of Toni Braxton\, Adele\, Aretha Franklin and Sounds of Blackness.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/jamecia-bennett-presents-tribute-to-toni-braxton-adele-may22-2026/
CATEGORIES:Pop,R&B
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