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SUMMARY:Lissie
DESCRIPTION:“a fine songwriter… passionate vocals” – Pitchfork\n  \nIn 2022 Lissie released her critically acclaimed Americana-tinged indie folk album Carving Canyons. Here\, the album is a fresh chapter in an already impressive career. Carving Canyons focuses upon finding an inner strength to face the uncertainties of the future. Further\, she maintains hope to battle personal and social adversity\, no matter how tough those challenges appear to be. \nMost recently\, Lissie released 2025’s Promises\, a covers EP with a unique touch. She has picked a six-song collection of famous and renowned songs that hold personal significance to her own life experiences. Thus\, that personal touch gives the songs an added layer of emotion. There\, Lissie brings something fresh and unique to material that is still instantly recognizable. \nLissie’s storied career took off with 2010’s Catching A Tiger which was certified Gold in the UK. Additionally\, her other three studio albums have all reached the UK Top Twenty. Her previous album\, 2018’s Castles\, was her highest charting record to date when it debuted at Number Nine. Her other experiences include appearances on the TV shows Twin Peaks and most recently Loudermilk. There\, she played Lizzie Poole in the third season and performed her song “When I’m Alone”. \nRecommended for fans of Ellie Goulding\, Neko Case\, Brandi Carlile and Patty Griffin.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/lissie-jun-2026/2026-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
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SUMMARY:Lissie
DESCRIPTION:“a fine songwriter… passionate vocals” – Pitchfork\n  \nIn 2022 Lissie released her critically acclaimed Americana-tinged indie folk album Carving Canyons. Here\, the album is a fresh chapter in an already impressive career. Carving Canyons focuses upon finding an inner strength to face the uncertainties of the future. Further\, she maintains hope to battle personal and social adversity\, no matter how tough those challenges appear to be. \nMost recently\, Lissie released 2025’s Promises\, a covers EP with a unique touch. She has picked a six-song collection of famous and renowned songs that hold personal significance to her own life experiences. Thus\, that personal touch gives the songs an added layer of emotion. There\, Lissie brings something fresh and unique to material that is still instantly recognizable. \nLissie’s storied career took off with 2010’s Catching A Tiger which was certified Gold in the UK. Additionally\, her other three studio albums have all reached the UK Top Twenty. Her previous album\, 2018’s Castles\, was her highest charting record to date when it debuted at Number Nine. Her other experiences include appearances on the TV shows Twin Peaks and most recently Loudermilk. There\, she played Lizzie Poole in the third season and performed her song “When I’m Alone”. \nRecommended for fans of Ellie Goulding\, Neko Case\, Brandi Carlile and Patty Griffin.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/lissie-jun-2026/2026-06-13/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
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SUMMARY:Naturally 7
DESCRIPTION:“Their vocal play sent dopamine levels soaring” – The Arts Desk\n  \nCertain experiences burn themselves in your memory from the very first encounter. The jaw-dropping audio pyrotechnics that Naturally 7 put on display every night absolutely belong in that category. Here\, “a capella group” vastly underplays what they create onstage. Thus\, they had to coin a phrase – “Vocal Play” – to more accurately depict what they do.  \nNaturally 7 is more than a tightly orchestrated collection of great singers. There\, they transform their voices into actual human instruments\, effortlessly producing music of any genre. Moreover\, their vocal choreography is so perfectly interwoven that they compelled the musical maestro himself\, Quincy Jones\, to declare them “The best a capella group in the world!”  \nOver their vibrant twenty-year career\, they’ve completed three world tours – nearly 500 shows – with the incomparable Michael Bublé. Also\, they shared billing with global phenomenon Coldplay – including a sold out show at the Barclays Center. In addition to Bublé\, Naturally 7 has worked with Stevie Wonder\, Diana Ross\, Lionel Richie\, Ludacris\, The Roots\, and more. Counted among their world-famous fans are President Barack Obama\, Will.I.Am.\, Ellen DeGeneres\, Craig Ferguson\, and Bill and Melinda Gates. Also\, Jay Leno\, Allan Titchmarsh\, Mo’Nique\, Jools Holland\, and Arsenio Hall\, along with countless others. \nNaturally 7 is “Ricky“ Lee Ricardo Cort\, Rod Eldridge\, Kelvin “Kelz“ Mitchell\, Sean Simmonds\, Dwight Stewart\, Roger Thomas\, and Warren Thomas. They consider it a privilege to do what they love\, bringing so much joy to their fans every night. It’s exactly what you would expect. When something is pure magic\, it’s destined to withstand the test of time. Naturally… \nNaturally 7. \nRecommended for fans of Take 6\, Tonic Sol-Fa\, Gregory Porter and Rockapela.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/naturally-7-jun16-2026/
CATEGORIES:Pop,R&B
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SUMMARY:Mavis Staples w/ Special Guest Lucius at The Ordway
DESCRIPTION:“an eternal voice… which still informs pop music today” – Billboard\n  \nGrim days call for fierce love. And Mavis Staples\, one of the most enduring figures in American music\, lays it down. 2025’s Sad and Beautiful World marks the fifteenth solo album from a national treasure and multigenerational talent. Here\, Mavis stands side by side with us in the face of dangers she knows all too well. The record spans seven decades of the American songbook\, a range nearly as vast as Mavis’ career. On it\, she reinvents timeless songs as well as including original music.  \nNow 86\, Mavis has performed since the age of eight. After starting out in the Staple Singers more than seventy years ago\, she remains the group’s lone surviving member. Here\, she still carries her family’s gifts and knowledge with her as a living heritage.  \nShe considered retiring in 2023 but found she has too much left to express through music. And now\, despite our dark days\, as she said in the wake of her 85th birthday party last year\, “You have to stay hopeful and have faith that things are going to get better.” She can’t keep us from the danger facing the country or magically restore the progress that’s being undone. However\, she knows from her own experience that people can find a path through\, a way to keep going.  \nThus\, Staples may be one of the last true ones standing. Now\, she isn’t waiting around to be revered for the wisdom she brings. Here\, she’s too busy still leading the charge\, still showing us how it’s done. Steadfast in triumph and adversity\, Mavis Staples still makes music—and history—just when we need her most. \n  \n \nGrammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius delivers a mesmerizing experience of mirrored kinship and honesty. Also\, they have earned a reputation for their engaging live performances and spellbinding harmonies. In 2025\, the band released their fourth studio album\, Lucius\, which Rolling Stone called “the best album of their career.” Lucius’ most personal and purposeful album to date explores relationships\, motherhood\, and life’s complexities with a unique vulnerability that the band’s familial nature made possible. The New Yorker praises\, “The band’s new self-titled album reaches the pinnacle of a vibrant\, harmonic enterprise\,” while Paste describes their sound as “girl-group revivalism\, cosmic pop\, and a kind of bicoastal harmonizing that once echoed through western canyons.”  \nThroughout their acclaimed career\, Lucius has performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”. Also\, BBC’s “Later! with Jools Holland”\, PBS’ “Austin City Limits” and “The Kelly Clarkson Show”. Lucius are Holly Laessig\, Jess Wolfe\, and Peter Lalish. \nRecommended for fans of The Staple Singers\, Bettye LaVette\, Steve Earle and Blind Boys of Alabama.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mavis-staples-at-the-ordway/2026-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop,R&B
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SUMMARY:Mavis Staples w/ Special Guest Lucius at The Ordway
DESCRIPTION:“an eternal voice… which still informs pop music today” – Billboard\n  \nGrim days call for fierce love. And Mavis Staples\, one of the most enduring figures in American music\, lays it down. 2025’s Sad and Beautiful World marks the fifteenth solo album from a national treasure and multigenerational talent. Here\, Mavis stands side by side with us in the face of dangers she knows all too well. The record spans seven decades of the American songbook\, a range nearly as vast as Mavis’ career. On it\, she reinvents timeless songs as well as including original music.  \nNow 86\, Mavis has performed since the age of eight. After starting out in the Staple Singers more than seventy years ago\, she remains the group’s lone surviving member. Here\, she still carries her family’s gifts and knowledge with her as a living heritage.  \nShe considered retiring in 2023 but found she has too much left to express through music. And now\, despite our dark days\, as she said in the wake of her 85th birthday party last year\, “You have to stay hopeful and have faith that things are going to get better.” She can’t keep us from the danger facing the country or magically restore the progress that’s being undone. However\, she knows from her own experience that people can find a path through\, a way to keep going.  \nThus\, Staples may be one of the last true ones standing. Now\, she isn’t waiting around to be revered for the wisdom she brings. Here\, she’s too busy still leading the charge\, still showing us how it’s done. Steadfast in triumph and adversity\, Mavis Staples still makes music—and history—just when we need her most. \n  \n \nGrammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius delivers a mesmerizing experience of mirrored kinship and honesty. Also\, they have earned a reputation for their engaging live performances and spellbinding harmonies. In 2025\, the band released their fourth studio album\, Lucius\, which Rolling Stone called “the best album of their career.” Lucius’ most personal and purposeful album to date explores relationships\, motherhood\, and life’s complexities with a unique vulnerability that the band’s familial nature made possible. The New Yorker praises\, “The band’s new self-titled album reaches the pinnacle of a vibrant\, harmonic enterprise\,” while Paste describes their sound as “girl-group revivalism\, cosmic pop\, and a kind of bicoastal harmonizing that once echoed through western canyons.”  \nThroughout their acclaimed career\, Lucius has performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”. Also\, BBC’s “Later! with Jools Holland”\, PBS’ “Austin City Limits” and “The Kelly Clarkson Show”. Lucius are Holly Laessig\, Jess Wolfe\, and Peter Lalish. \nRecommended for fans of The Staple Singers\, Bettye LaVette\, Steve Earle and Blind Boys of Alabama.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mavis-staples-at-the-ordway/2026-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop,R&B
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SUMMARY:VIP Event: Haley Reinhart
DESCRIPTION:Click the links below for show tickets!\nHaley Reinhart: JUN 30 • 7:00pm performance\nHaley Reinhart: JUN 30 • 9:00pm performance\n \n\nUpgrade your evening with an exclusive VIP Meet & Greet experience with Haley Reinhart. This limited opportunity offers fans an intimate behind-the-scenes look before the show begins. \nInvitation to pre-show experience with Haley Reinhart\, including:  \n• Photo opportunity with Haley.\n • Get a signature.\n• Early access to the venue. \nIMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show. You must have a concert ticket in order to purchase this VIP Meet & Greet. \n\n“You can hear the old-time soul that today’s music has been missing.” — Splice\n  \nA timeless voice outlasts eras. It feels just as at home in the sixties as it does in the TikTok age. It also resounds louder as time goes on. Haley Reinhart brandishes such a voice. The platinum-selling singer and songwriter is heavily influenced by classic pop and soul acts. For example\, the Beatles\, Janis Joplin\, Ella Fitzgerald\, and Sly and the Family Stone inspire her. Further\, she exudes an empowering level of charisma and confidence. \nThe gold-certified Chicago-born/Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter has earned her success by way of a quiet\, decade-long grind. Additionally\, Haley landed third place and became a fan favorite on season ten of American Idol. \nAs a sought-after talent\, Haley collaborates regularly with Postmodern Jukebox. She appears on their highest-viewed videos on YouTube (over 300 million views). Haley has also dueted with legendary star Jeff Goldblum on two tracks from his chart-topping jazz standards collection. Furthermore\, Haley plays regularly with Robby Krieger of The Doors among other rock legends. She continues to keep her rock ‘n’ roll roots intact. \nHer take on the Elvis Presley classic “Can’t Help Falling In Love” earned her a gold plaque from the RIAA. Further\, it generated over 325 million Spotify streams and 100 million YouTube views within a few years of its release. What started off as a version sung for an Extra Gum commercial turned out to be a chart topping-radio hit and touring sensation. Also\, Haley’s remake of the song peaked at Number Seventeen on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Further\, it hit Number Thirty-one on the Billboard Adult Pop Airplay chart. \nRecommended for fans of Sara Bareilles\, Ingrid Michaelson\, Postmodern Jukebox and Morgan James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/vip-event-haley-reinhart-jun30-2026/
CATEGORIES:Pop
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SUMMARY:Haley Reinhart
DESCRIPTION:VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the link below for tickets!\nHaley Reinhart: JUN 30 • 4:30pm VIP Meet & Greet \n\n“You can hear the old-time soul that today’s music has been missing.” — Splice\n  \nA timeless voice outlasts eras. It feels just as at home in the sixties as it does in the TikTok age. It also resounds louder as time goes on. Haley Reinhart brandishes such a voice. The platinum-selling singer and songwriter is heavily influenced by classic pop and soul acts. For example\, the Beatles\, Janis Joplin\, Ella Fitzgerald\, and Sly and the Family Stone inspire her. Further\, she exudes an empowering level of charisma and confidence. \nThe gold-certified Chicago-born/Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter has earned her success by way of a quiet\, decade-long grind. Additionally\, Haley landed third place and became a fan favorite on season ten of American Idol. \nAs a sought-after talent\, Haley collaborates regularly with Postmodern Jukebox. She appears on their highest-viewed videos on YouTube (over 300 million views). Haley has also dueted with legendary star Jeff Goldblum on two tracks from his chart-topping jazz standards collection. Furthermore\, Haley plays regularly with Robby Krieger of The Doors among other rock legends. She continues to keep her rock ‘n’ roll roots intact. \nHer take on the Elvis Presley classic “Can’t Help Falling In Love” earned her a gold plaque from the RIAA. Further\, it generated over 325 million Spotify streams and 100 million YouTube views within a few years of its release. What started off as a version sung for an Extra Gum commercial turned out to be a chart topping-radio hit and touring sensation. Also\, Haley’s remake of the song peaked at Number Seventeen on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Further\, it hit Number Thirty-one on the Billboard Adult Pop Airplay chart. \nRecommended for fans of Sara Bareilles\, Ingrid Michaelson\, Postmodern Jukebox and Morgan James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/haley-reinhart-jun30-2026/2026-06-30/1/
CATEGORIES:Pop
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SUMMARY:Haley Reinhart
DESCRIPTION:VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the link below for tickets!\nHaley Reinhart: JUN 30 • 4:30pm VIP Meet & Greet \n\n“You can hear the old-time soul that today’s music has been missing.” — Splice\n  \nA timeless voice outlasts eras. It feels just as at home in the sixties as it does in the TikTok age. It also resounds louder as time goes on. Haley Reinhart brandishes such a voice. The platinum-selling singer and songwriter is heavily influenced by classic pop and soul acts. For example\, the Beatles\, Janis Joplin\, Ella Fitzgerald\, and Sly and the Family Stone inspire her. Further\, she exudes an empowering level of charisma and confidence. \nThe gold-certified Chicago-born/Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter has earned her success by way of a quiet\, decade-long grind. Additionally\, Haley landed third place and became a fan favorite on season ten of American Idol. \nAs a sought-after talent\, Haley collaborates regularly with Postmodern Jukebox. She appears on their highest-viewed videos on YouTube (over 300 million views). Haley has also dueted with legendary star Jeff Goldblum on two tracks from his chart-topping jazz standards collection. Furthermore\, Haley plays regularly with Robby Krieger of The Doors among other rock legends. She continues to keep her rock ‘n’ roll roots intact. \nHer take on the Elvis Presley classic “Can’t Help Falling In Love” earned her a gold plaque from the RIAA. Further\, it generated over 325 million Spotify streams and 100 million YouTube views within a few years of its release. What started off as a version sung for an Extra Gum commercial turned out to be a chart topping-radio hit and touring sensation. Also\, Haley’s remake of the song peaked at Number Seventeen on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Further\, it hit Number Thirty-one on the Billboard Adult Pop Airplay chart. \nRecommended for fans of Sara Bareilles\, Ingrid Michaelson\, Postmodern Jukebox and Morgan James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/haley-reinhart-jun30-2026/2026-06-30/2/
CATEGORIES:Pop
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SUMMARY:VIP Event: Mindi Abair
DESCRIPTION:Click the links below for show tickets!\nMindi Abair: JUL 1 • 7:00pm performance \n\nMINDI ABAIR: WINE AND JAZZ TASTING EXPERIENCE – VIP MEET & GREET \nIMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show. \nMake it an extra special night and join Mindi Abair for a pre-show wine-tasting experience for only $30. Tickets to this event are very limited. \nHosted by Mindi Abair + wine expert Eric Guerra\, you are invited to a private pre-show event where you will be entertained and participate through a very special wine + music experience. Pouring their company’s WINEandJAZZ.com fine wines\, Eric will walk the group through an informative wine-by-wine “taste like a sommelier” master class\, while Mindi then pairs each wine style with a live performance song.   \nCheck-in Time: Please arrive at the venue by 4:30PM. \nAfter check-in\, you’ll be escorted to the VIP area for the meet & greet\, which takes place before doors open at 5:30 PM. \n\n“an irresistible combination of power and soul” – Glide\n  \nDuring her remarkable twenty five-year recording career\, saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has garnered two Grammy nominations. Also\, she has recorded with some of the biggest names in music and built a substantial following. There\, she is loved among jazz and blues audiences for her soaring melodies and powerhouse style. Mindi received her first Grammy nomination In 2014\, in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category. Here\, this was for Summer Horns with Dave Koz\, Richard Elliot and Gerald Albright. Then\, she received a 2015 nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for her solo LP Wild Heart. Additionally\, the album featured the late Gregg Allman\, Joe Perry\, Trombone Shorty\, Booker T. Jones\, Keb’ Mo’\, and Max Weinberg.  \nYou might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol. Or maybe from sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman. Or with The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Perhaps from moonlighting on tour with Duran Duran or Aerosmith. Moreover\, as a solo artist she has consistently topped the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Blues charts. In 2018\, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers won 8 Independent Blues Awards including Artist of the Year. Also\, an Independent Music Award for Best Blues Song Fan Award for “Pretty Good For A Girl” featuring Joe Bonamassa. Further\, in 2019\, 2020 and 2021 Mindi was nominated by the Blues Music Awards for Best Instrumentalist: Horn.  \nAs creator\, designer and owner\, Mindi launched www.wineandjazz.com in 2019 as a lifestyle concept. Here\, she brings together the worlds of wine and music through members-only exclusive wines paired with personally curated music playlists. Also\, label art and branded wine\, and music worldwide adventures and new year’s eve events. \nRecommended for fans of Peter White\, Candy Dulfer\, Dave Koz and Cory Wong.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/vip-event-mindi-abair-jul1-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Mindi Abair
DESCRIPTION:VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the links below for tickets!\nMINDI ABAIR: WINE AND JAZZ TASTING EXPERIENCE – VIP MEET & GREET \n\n“an irresistible combination of power and soul” – Glide\n  \nDuring her remarkable twenty five-year recording career\, saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has garnered two Grammy nominations. Also\, she has recorded with some of the biggest names in music and built a substantial following. There\, she is loved among jazz and blues audiences for her soaring melodies and powerhouse style. Mindi received her first Grammy nomination In 2014\, in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category. Here\, this was for Summer Horns with Dave Koz\, Richard Elliot and Gerald Albright. Then\, she received a 2015 nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for her solo LP Wild Heart. Additionally\, the album featured the late Gregg Allman\, Joe Perry\, Trombone Shorty\, Booker T. Jones\, Keb’ Mo’\, and Max Weinberg.  \nYou might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol. Or maybe from sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman. Or with The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Perhaps from moonlighting on tour with Duran Duran or Aerosmith. Moreover\, as a solo artist she has consistently topped the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Blues charts. In 2018\, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers won 8 Independent Blues Awards including Artist of the Year. Also\, an Independent Music Award for Best Blues Song Fan Award for “Pretty Good For A Girl” featuring Joe Bonamassa. Further\, in 2019\, 2020 and 2021 Mindi was nominated by the Blues Music Awards for Best Instrumentalist: Horn.  \nAs creator\, designer and owner\, Mindi launched www.wineandjazz.com in 2019 as a lifestyle concept. Here\, she brings together the worlds of wine and music through members-only exclusive wines paired with personally curated music playlists. Also\, label art and branded wine\, and music worldwide adventures and new year’s eve events. \nRecommended for fans of Peter White\, Candy Dulfer\, Dave Koz and Cory Wong.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mindi-abair-jul1-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Nur-D
DESCRIPTION:“His energy is electric\, his mission inspired” – Lavender\nNur-D isn’t your typical hip-hop artist. Hailing from Minnesota\, he brings something fresh to the scene. Here\, this is hip-hop packed with personality\, high-energy performances\, and a kaleidoscopic mix of influences. Think contemporary rap infused with the pageantry of ‘80s glam rock\, with a sprinkle of pop and funk. It’s music made for anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t quite fit in. \nHis newest album\, 2025’s Chunkadelic\, is his most personal and hands-on project yet. Inspired by funk and soul\, the project is a vibrant celebration of creativity\, resilience\, and staying true to yourself. Additionally\, there’s more than a sprinkle of “shaking ass and getting paid”. \nSince bursting onto the scene in 2018\, Nur-D is turning up the volume on his signature style. With ten full-length projects\, each with their own flair in his discography\, Nur-D has something special for any occasion. You can go out on the town with “Take My Picture” or bop to “Collide”. Then\, channel flirty energy with “All My Friends Are So Hot\,” or just “Strut” your stuff. Don’t be afraid to ride the “Black Wizard Wave” and celebrate yourself! Finally\, let “HVN” ring with community and uplift you\, leaving you feeling “Glorious!” \nNur-D’s infectious energy and joy shine through\, where sharp lyricism\, humor\, and storytelling come together to create something special. Moreover\, his music is hip-hop with heart\, wit\, and a message\, delivered in a style that’s entirely his own. Also\, Nur-D has performed alongside MisterWives\, Ludacris\, Tyler The Creator\, and the Minnesota Orchestra. \nOne thing is clear: Nur-D isn’t just making music. He’s making a movement. It’s easy to see why many people are calling Nur-D the next big thing out of Minnesota! \nRecommended for fans of Atmosphere\, Dessa\, Ludacris and Tyler the Creator.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/nur-d-jul10-2026/
CATEGORIES:Pop,R&B
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T191444Z
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SUMMARY:Allen Stone
DESCRIPTION:“committed to vintage soul… old-fashioned grooves” – New York Times\n  \nSoul/R&B luminary Allen Stone has enraptured global audiences with his electrifying performances and soulful melodies. Here\, he embodies the essence of classic soul legends. Moreover\, his genre-defying style\, blending funk\, gospel\, folk-rock\, and soul\, has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted following.  \nStone’s journey to musical stardom commenced in Chewelah\, Washington. There\, his upbringing immersed him in gospel music as a pastor’s son. Relocating to Seattle\, he tirelessly toured the West Coast in his ’87 Buick\, swiftly gaining acclaim for dynamic live shows. Soon\, he was playing up to 200 dates annually alongside luminaries such as Stevie Wonder and Al Green. Also\, Dave Matthews Band\, Erykah Badu\, Gary Clark Jr. and Chris Stapleton. Thus\, he further solidified his status as a tour de force in the music industry. Alongside his prolific touring schedule\, Stone has graced national television screens. His appearances include The Kelly Clarkson Show\, Jimmy Kimmel Live\, The Today show\, and a Celebrity Mentor on American Idol. \nStone continues to garner critical acclaim with his latest body of work\, 2024’s Mystery. Furthermore\, he composed the title track in collaboration with PJ Morton. This release brings infectious rhythms and emotional depth\, solidifying Stone’s place as a powerful voice in modern soul music. \nRecommended for fans of Mayer Hawthorne\, PJ Morton\, Gary Clark\, Jr. and Lake Street Dive.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/allen-stone-jul28-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T191958Z
CREATED:20260527T191947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T191958Z
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SUMMARY:Ben Sidran
DESCRIPTION:“Inspirational\, entertaining\, life-affirming and swinging like crazy.” – London Jazz News\n  \nBen Sidran’s love of music has led to work as pianist\, singer-songwriter\, author\, record producer and music journalist. Also\, he has accomplished many other things in his sixty-year career. Further\, he acts as his own short-order cook\, juggling his own career and his projects. He has produced Steve Miller\, Mose Allison\, Diana Ross\, Boz Scaggs\, Phil Upchurch\, Tony Williams\, Jon Hendricks\, Richie Cole and Van Morrison. He recorded his most recent solo album\, 2024’s Rainmaker\, in France and features a collection of original songs. He channels today’s complexities through his “hipster” filter and demonstrates why he is indeed the “first ever existential jazz rapper”.  \nIt’s been a long and varied journey for Sidran. As a six-year-old in Racine\, Wisconsin\, he played boogie-woogie piano\, leaning into his jazz records\, “literally like an Eskimo huddled around a fire”. Then\, he would grow up to play boogie-woogie piano around the world. He may be better known in Europe and Japan than in America. Also\, this is a fact of life for most jazz musicians. Despite that\, Ben Sidran is an American success story. \nHe’s a jazz pianist of international renown\, lyricist of a rock classic\, award-winning national broadcaster\, record and video producer. Also\, he’s a scholar\, author\, journalist\, and father to a second-generation musical prodigy. Sidran makes your average Renaissance man look like a slacker. \nHe is joined by his longtime bandmates and collaborators\, Billy Peterson on bass and Leo Sidran (his son) on drums. Also\, featuring special guest Ricky Peterson on organ. \nRecommended for fans of Mose Allison\, Marcia Ball\, Dan Hicks and Joey DeFrancesco. \n📸: Jean-Baptiste Millot
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ben-sidran-aug17-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T192259Z
CREATED:20260520T153902Z
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SUMMARY:Bob James
DESCRIPTION:“one of the biggest stars of smooth jazz” – Jazz Times \n  \nGrammy winner and Fourplay founder Bob James is a legend in the world of jazz. There\, he is revered for his discography of more than fifty-eight albums. Moreover\, he pioneered the sounds and style that came to be known as contemporary jazz. Thus\, Bob’s shadow looms large over the music world of the last fifty-plus years. \nDiscovered by Quincy Jones in 1963\, Bob briefly played piano for Sarah Vaughan\, before becoming a solo artist in 1974. Then\, many solo projects followed\, as well as collaborations with such artists as Roberta Flack\, David Sanborn\, and Earl Klugh. Furthermore\, smooth jazz supergroup Fourplay brought improvised music to the mainstream in exciting new ways. And he’s still going as strong as ever. \nHe also recorded Touchdown\, which included his composition\, “Angela\,” the instrumental theme from the sitcom Taxi. Here\, this remains possibly James’ best-known work. Additionally\, Bob composed all the original music used in that television series for its entire run. \nJames is recognized as one of the progenitors of smooth jazz. However\, his music has also had a profound effect on the history of hip hop having been sampled often. Two of James’ songs –“Nautilus” from 1974’s One and “Take Me to the Mardi Gras” from 1975’s Two – are among the most sampled in hip-hop history. \nRecommended for fans of David Sanborn\, Ramsey Lewis\, Larry Carlton and Jeff Lorber.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/bob-james-sep-2026/2026-09-02/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T192259Z
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SUMMARY:Bob James
DESCRIPTION:“one of the biggest stars of smooth jazz” – Jazz Times \n  \nGrammy winner and Fourplay founder Bob James is a legend in the world of jazz. There\, he is revered for his discography of more than fifty-eight albums. Moreover\, he pioneered the sounds and style that came to be known as contemporary jazz. Thus\, Bob’s shadow looms large over the music world of the last fifty-plus years. \nDiscovered by Quincy Jones in 1963\, Bob briefly played piano for Sarah Vaughan\, before becoming a solo artist in 1974. Then\, many solo projects followed\, as well as collaborations with such artists as Roberta Flack\, David Sanborn\, and Earl Klugh. Furthermore\, smooth jazz supergroup Fourplay brought improvised music to the mainstream in exciting new ways. And he’s still going as strong as ever. \nHe also recorded Touchdown\, which included his composition\, “Angela\,” the instrumental theme from the sitcom Taxi. Here\, this remains possibly James’ best-known work. Additionally\, Bob composed all the original music used in that television series for its entire run. \nJames is recognized as one of the progenitors of smooth jazz. However\, his music has also had a profound effect on the history of hip hop having been sampled often. Two of James’ songs –“Nautilus” from 1974’s One and “Take Me to the Mardi Gras” from 1975’s Two – are among the most sampled in hip-hop history. \nRecommended for fans of David Sanborn\, Ramsey Lewis\, Larry Carlton and Jeff Lorber.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/bob-james-sep-2026/2026-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T192654Z
CREATED:20260506T173340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T192654Z
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SUMMARY:Madeleine Peyroux
DESCRIPTION:“It’s rare to find someone capable of injecting such life into every single lyric.” – London Jazz News\n  \n“We Are America is a celebration of great Americans and American music. I want to remind us all of who we are.” \nThis is a celebration of American composers and performers who deeply influenced American culture. Here\, all of whom are the children of immigrants\, or descendants of our formerly enslaved Black American brethren. “My music and these performances are part of a dialogue. That’s what art is. It’s engagement\, community. I believe more than anything in getting together with people and listening to music and conversing. Music is the only way I’ve ever built community.” \nMuch like songbird Edith Piaf\, Madeleine Peyroux spent her teenage years busking the busy streets of Paris. Just like the ‘little sparrow’\, Madeleine befriended the city’s street musicians and made its Latin quarter her first stage. Years later\, Peyroux would cite iconic Piaf as an influence on her music. There\, her rendition of Piaf’s classic “La Vie En Rose”\, soulfully captures the tune’s romanticism and melancholy. \nMadeleine “grew up in a house filled with music” and from an early age “instinctively realized music’s soothing power”. Then\, young Madeleine moved to Paris with her mother in 1987 following her parents’ divorce. “To soothe me during the upheaval”\, she recalls\, “I was given a guitar and took to playing in the streets almost immediately.”  \nThirty years after her formative busking days Peyroux is the proud curator of nine beguiling albums. The soundtrack of Oscar-winner The Shape of Water features her atmospheric version of Serge Gainsbourg’s “La Javanaise”. Additionally\, her countless accolades include the coveted BBC International Artist of the Year honor. \nRecommended for fans of Norah Jones\, Melody Gardot\, Diana Krall and Stacey Kent.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/madeleine-peyroux-sep-2026/2026-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T192654Z
CREATED:20260506T173340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T192654Z
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SUMMARY:Madeleine Peyroux
DESCRIPTION:“It’s rare to find someone capable of injecting such life into every single lyric.” – London Jazz News\n  \n“We Are America is a celebration of great Americans and American music. I want to remind us all of who we are.” \nThis is a celebration of American composers and performers who deeply influenced American culture. Here\, all of whom are the children of immigrants\, or descendants of our formerly enslaved Black American brethren. “My music and these performances are part of a dialogue. That’s what art is. It’s engagement\, community. I believe more than anything in getting together with people and listening to music and conversing. Music is the only way I’ve ever built community.” \nMuch like songbird Edith Piaf\, Madeleine Peyroux spent her teenage years busking the busy streets of Paris. Just like the ‘little sparrow’\, Madeleine befriended the city’s street musicians and made its Latin quarter her first stage. Years later\, Peyroux would cite iconic Piaf as an influence on her music. There\, her rendition of Piaf’s classic “La Vie En Rose”\, soulfully captures the tune’s romanticism and melancholy. \nMadeleine “grew up in a house filled with music” and from an early age “instinctively realized music’s soothing power”. Then\, young Madeleine moved to Paris with her mother in 1987 following her parents’ divorce. “To soothe me during the upheaval”\, she recalls\, “I was given a guitar and took to playing in the streets almost immediately.”  \nThirty years after her formative busking days Peyroux is the proud curator of nine beguiling albums. The soundtrack of Oscar-winner The Shape of Water features her atmospheric version of Serge Gainsbourg’s “La Javanaise”. Additionally\, her countless accolades include the coveted BBC International Artist of the Year honor. \nRecommended for fans of Norah Jones\, Melody Gardot\, Diana Krall and Stacey Kent.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/madeleine-peyroux-sep-2026/2026-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T192919Z
CREATED:20260428T174400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T192919Z
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SUMMARY:Mac McAnally
DESCRIPTION:“a true storyteller” – Americana Highways\n  \nRecord setting ten-time Country Music Association Musician of the Year\, Mac McAnally is a Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee. Additionally\, he is in the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame and Alabama Music Hall of Fame. The renowned songwriter\, singer\, and instrumentalist has written dozens of hit records for other artists\, several of which peaked at Number One. He has written hits for Alabama\, Jimmy Buffett\, Kenny Chesney\, and Sawyer Brown\, and has studio credits that include albums by Toby Keith\, Linda Ronstadt\, George Strait and Dolly Parton among many others. \nMcAnally notes that he typically sees three kinds of people at his shows. Those who have followed his career since his 1977 debut album. Those who recognize him as the guitarist in Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band. And those who remember his notable credits in country music. The latter category is particularly impressive\, with songs cut by Alabama (“Old Flame”)\, Kenny Chesney (“Back Where I Come From”)\, Sawyer Brown (“All These Years”)\, Shenandoah (“Two Dozen Roses”) and many others. \nMcAnally became a journeyman storyteller and musician. Also\, he was an occasional\, then full-time Coral Reefer\, and duet partner on Nanci Griffith’s seminal “Gulf Coast Highway.” He can talk about recording the Preservation Hall Jazz Band in New Orleans and Jimmy Buffett’s vocals in Key West. Then\, he marvels about Kenny Chesney driving to Canada and back to see a girl listening to Mac’s Simple Life the entire way. He talks about\, “ridiculous things. I’ve gotten to open shows for Willie Nelson\, play with Ray Charles and talk music with Sir Paul McCartney. I don’t mean to name drop\, but I love all those people and their music.” \nRecommended for fans of Jimmy Buffett\, Kenny Chesney\, Alabama and Dolly Parton.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mac-mcanally-sep18-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T193134Z
CREATED:20260520T154554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T193134Z
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SUMMARY:Shoshana Bean
DESCRIPTION:“a vocalist who could set a stage on fire with a single note.” – Broadway World\n  \nShoshana Bean is a Grammy Award winner and three-time Tony Award nominee. She can currently be seen starring in The Lost Boys musical on Broadway. Prior to that she starred in Alicia Keys’ hit Broadway musical\, Hell’s Kitchen. There\, her portrayal of ‘Jersey’ earned her a Grammy Award\, her second Tony Award nomination\, a Drama League Award nomination\, and a Drama Desk nomination. Furthermore\, her performance in the Public Theater’s Hell’s Kitchen Off-Broadway production earned her a Lucille Lortel Award nomination. \nIn 2022\, she received Tony and Grammy nominations as well as an Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination. Also\, a Drama League Award Nomination for her role as Susan Young opposite Billy Crystal in Broadway’s Mr. Saturday Night. Additionally\, she previously starred on Broadway as the first replacement for Elphaba in Wicked and as Jenna in Waitress. \nHer six independent studio albums and EP’s have landed her on top of the iTunes and Billboard charts. Additionally\, she haslent her voice to countless films and television shows. There\, these include The Boys\, Sing\, Sing 2\, Enchanted\, Jersey Boys\, Glee\, and Galavant. Shoshana made her Broadway debut in the original cast of Hairspray\, and appeared Off-Broadway in the 2000 revival of Godspell. Also\, she performed in Songs for a New World at City Center Encores. \nRegionally\, she appeared in Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter\, and won an IRNE Award for her performance in Funny Girl. Additionally\, she earned a Jeff Award nomination for her portrayal of CeeCee Bloom in the pre-Broadway musical production of Beaches. She has appeared in Bloodline\, Bill and Ted Face The Music\, and Great Performances: 50 Years of Broadway’s Best. Recently\, she filmed a solo concert special for PBS. \nRecommended for fans of Toby Gad\, Lawrence\, Joy Woods and Andra Day.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/shoshana-bean-sep21-2026/
CATEGORIES:Broadway,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T173000
DTSTAMP:20260724T193304Z
CREATED:20260612T192958Z
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SUMMARY:VIP Event: Alicia Witt: Album Release
DESCRIPTION:Click the link below for show tickets!\nAlicia Witt: Album Release – SEP 27 • 7:00pm performance \n\nAlicia Witt VIP Meet & Greet Upgrade – $50 \nIMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show.\nYou must have a concert ticket in order to purchase this VIP Meet & Greet upgrade. \nJoin Alicia Witt for an exclusive pre-show VIP experience!\nYour VIP upgrade includes: \n\nPre-show Meet & Greet with Alicia Witt\nPhoto Opportunity\nAutographs (Bring your own items or purchase merchandise at the merch table)\n\nCheck-in Time: Please arrive at the venue by 4:30 PM.\nAfter check-in\, you’ll be escorted to the VIP area for the meet & greet\, which takes place before doors open at 5:30 PM. \n\n“Her melodic and buoyant sound harkens back to the works of Elton John\, Billy Joel and Carole King” – Popmatters\n  \nBetween Heaven and Earth\, the haunting and deeply personal new album from Alicia Witt\, arrives in August 2026. This album was recorded live in New York City with producer Joe Henry and a band assembled specifically for the project. Here\, the album exists in a space suspended between transcendence and intimacy\, channeling what Witt describes as “eternal unconditional love”. Further\, she describes is as “the place suspended between heaven and earth.” \nThe album was profoundly shaped by the influence and memory of David Lynch. There\, his impact on Witt stretches back to her first film role as Alia in Dune at age seven. “I can’t imagine who I would be without David Lynch\,” Witt reflects. “He is weaved throughout the fabric of my life.” Throughout Between Heaven and Earth\, Witt explores what she learned from Lynch “regarding love. The eternal nature of it\, the idea that only love is real.” Moreover\, she describes his presence as palpable throughout the making of the record. “David was with us every day in the studio. All six of us in the band felt his presence.” \nWitt is widely recognized for her acclaimed acting career spanning film\, television\, and stage. However\, music has remained a constant throughline in her life. She is a classically trained pianist who supported herself as a musician when she first moved to Los Angeles. Additionally\, Witt has long integrated music into her creative identity\, both through her own songwriting and in many of the roles she has portrayed onscreen. She’s released multiple full-length albums\, including Revisionary History (2015)\, The Conduit (2021)\, and I Think I’m Spending Christmas With You (2024). Thus\, Between Heaven and Earth represents the latest chapter in that ongoing musical journey. \nRecommended for fans of Patty Griffin\, Over the Rhine\, Shawn Colvin and Natalie Merchant.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/vip-event-alicia-witt-album-release-sep27-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T193306Z
CREATED:20260612T192607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T193306Z
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SUMMARY:Alicia Witt: Album Release
DESCRIPTION:VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the links below for tickets!\nAlicia Witt: Album Release – SEP 27 • 4:30pm VIP Meet & Greet \n\n“Her melodic and buoyant sound harkens back to the works of Elton John\, Billy Joel and Carole King” – Popmatters\n  \nBetween Heaven and Earth\, the haunting and deeply personal new album from Alicia Witt\, arrives in August 2026. This album was recorded live in New York City with producer Joe Henry and a band assembled specifically for the project. Here\, the album exists in a space suspended between transcendence and intimacy\, channeling what Witt describes as “eternal unconditional love”. Further\, she describes is as “the place suspended between heaven and earth.” \nThe album was profoundly shaped by the influence and memory of David Lynch. There\, his impact on Witt stretches back to her first film role as Alia in Dune at age seven. “I can’t imagine who I would be without David Lynch\,” Witt reflects. “He is weaved throughout the fabric of my life.” Throughout Between Heaven and Earth\, Witt explores what she learned from Lynch “regarding love. The eternal nature of it\, the idea that only love is real.” Moreover\, she describes his presence as palpable throughout the making of the record. “David was with us every day in the studio. All six of us in the band felt his presence.” \nWitt is widely recognized for her acclaimed acting career spanning film\, television\, and stage. However\, music has remained a constant throughline in her life. She is a classically trained pianist who supported herself as a musician when she first moved to Los Angeles. Additionally\, Witt has long integrated music into her creative identity\, both through her own songwriting and in many of the roles she has portrayed onscreen. She’s released multiple full-length albums\, including Revisionary History (2015)\, The Conduit (2021)\, and I Think I’m Spending Christmas With You (2024). Thus\, Between Heaven and Earth represents the latest chapter in that ongoing musical journey. \nRecommended for fans of Patty Griffin\, Over the Rhine\, Shawn Colvin and Natalie Merchant.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/alicia-witt-album-release-sep27-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T220000
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SUMMARY:Rufus Wainwright
DESCRIPTION:“a bounteous feast… he’s never sung better” – Pitchfork\n  \nRufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists\, songwriters\, and composers of his generation. In a career peppered with critical acclaim\, he has been praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality”. The New York-born\, Montreal-raised singer-songwriter has released ten studio albums to date\, three DVDs\, and three live albums. Also\, this includes the Grammy-nominated Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall. \nHe has collaborated with artists such as Elton John\, Burt Bacharach\, Miley Cyrus\, David Byrne\, Boy George\, and Joni Mitchell. Also\, Pet Shop Boys\, Heart\, Carly Rae Jepsen\, Robbie Williams\, Jessye Norman\, Billy Joel\, Paul Simon\, Sting\, Mark Ronson\, and others. Further\, he has written two operas and numerous songs for movies and TV. \nHis 2020 Grammy-nominated studio album of original songs\, Unfollow the Rules\, finds Wainwright at the peak of his powers. Here\, he enters artistic maturity with passion\, honesty\, and a new-found fearlessness. In 2023\, he embarked on a journey to his family folk roots with his Grammy-nominated album Folkocracy. This album features reinvented folk duets with Chaka Khan\, Brandi Carlile\, John Legend\, Anohni and many more. \nHis first musical of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night for the West End with Ivo van Hove premiered at the Gielgud Theater in March 2024. During this time he also completed a Requiem\, which premiered with the Orchestre Philharmonique de la Radio France in June of 2024. Co-commissioners for the Requiem are the Master Chorale in Los Angeles and the Palau de la Musica in Barcelona. Also\, Helsinki Symphony Orchestra\, the RTE Orchestra in Ireland\, and the Royal Ballet London. \nRecommended for fans of Regina Spektor\, Ben Folds\, Ingrid Michaelson and Harry Nilsson. 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rufus-wainwright-oct-2026/2026-10-05/
CATEGORIES:Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T220000
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SUMMARY:Rufus Wainwright
DESCRIPTION:“a bounteous feast… he’s never sung better” – Pitchfork\n  \nRufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists\, songwriters\, and composers of his generation. In a career peppered with critical acclaim\, he has been praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality”. The New York-born\, Montreal-raised singer-songwriter has released ten studio albums to date\, three DVDs\, and three live albums. Also\, this includes the Grammy-nominated Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall. \nHe has collaborated with artists such as Elton John\, Burt Bacharach\, Miley Cyrus\, David Byrne\, Boy George\, and Joni Mitchell. Also\, Pet Shop Boys\, Heart\, Carly Rae Jepsen\, Robbie Williams\, Jessye Norman\, Billy Joel\, Paul Simon\, Sting\, Mark Ronson\, and others. Further\, he has written two operas and numerous songs for movies and TV. \nHis 2020 Grammy-nominated studio album of original songs\, Unfollow the Rules\, finds Wainwright at the peak of his powers. Here\, he enters artistic maturity with passion\, honesty\, and a new-found fearlessness. In 2023\, he embarked on a journey to his family folk roots with his Grammy-nominated album Folkocracy. This album features reinvented folk duets with Chaka Khan\, Brandi Carlile\, John Legend\, Anohni and many more. \nHis first musical of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night for the West End with Ivo van Hove premiered at the Gielgud Theater in March 2024. During this time he also completed a Requiem\, which premiered with the Orchestre Philharmonique de la Radio France in June of 2024. Co-commissioners for the Requiem are the Master Chorale in Los Angeles and the Palau de la Musica in Barcelona. Also\, Helsinki Symphony Orchestra\, the RTE Orchestra in Ireland\, and the Royal Ballet London. \nRecommended for fans of Regina Spektor\, Ben Folds\, Ingrid Michaelson and Harry Nilsson. 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rufus-wainwright-oct-2026/2026-10-06/
CATEGORIES:Pop
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SUMMARY:Rufus Wainwright
DESCRIPTION:“a bounteous feast… he’s never sung better” – Pitchfork\n  \nRufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists\, songwriters\, and composers of his generation. In a career peppered with critical acclaim\, he has been praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality”. The New York-born\, Montreal-raised singer-songwriter has released ten studio albums to date\, three DVDs\, and three live albums. Also\, this includes the Grammy-nominated Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall. \nHe has collaborated with artists such as Elton John\, Burt Bacharach\, Miley Cyrus\, David Byrne\, Boy George\, and Joni Mitchell. Also\, Pet Shop Boys\, Heart\, Carly Rae Jepsen\, Robbie Williams\, Jessye Norman\, Billy Joel\, Paul Simon\, Sting\, Mark Ronson\, and others. Further\, he has written two operas and numerous songs for movies and TV. \nHis 2020 Grammy-nominated studio album of original songs\, Unfollow the Rules\, finds Wainwright at the peak of his powers. Here\, he enters artistic maturity with passion\, honesty\, and a new-found fearlessness. In 2023\, he embarked on a journey to his family folk roots with his Grammy-nominated album Folkocracy. This album features reinvented folk duets with Chaka Khan\, Brandi Carlile\, John Legend\, Anohni and many more. \nHis first musical of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night for the West End with Ivo van Hove premiered at the Gielgud Theater in March 2024. During this time he also completed a Requiem\, which premiered with the Orchestre Philharmonique de la Radio France in June of 2024. Co-commissioners for the Requiem are the Master Chorale in Los Angeles and the Palau de la Musica in Barcelona. Also\, Helsinki Symphony Orchestra\, the RTE Orchestra in Ireland\, and the Royal Ballet London. \nRecommended for fans of Regina Spektor\, Ben Folds\, Ingrid Michaelson and Harry Nilsson. 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rufus-wainwright-oct-2026/2026-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Pop
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SUMMARY:Melissa Manchester
DESCRIPTION:“a gorgeous\, beautiful\, rich\, resonant voice\, filled with texture and timbre\, as well as emotion and intention.” – Broadway World\n  \nMelissa Manchester is a Grammy–winning singer-songwriter and actress with a powerful voice and emotionally resonant songs. Here\, these have made her a mainstay of pop and adult contemporary music for more than five decades. She rose to prominence with the Top Ten hit “Midnight Blue\,” followed by signature classics including “Don’t Cry Out Loud”. Additionally\, “Come In From the Rain” and the Grammy-winning “You Should Hear How She Talks About You.” \nManchester made history as the first artist to perform two Oscar-nominated songs in the same year. Also\, her work spans film\, television\, and theater. Most recently\, she received critical acclaim for her role as Mrs. Brice in Funny Girl (2023–2024). Additionally\, critics and fans hailed her 2025 project Fifty Threads: An Artist’s Journey. Barbra Streisand\, Roberta Flack\, Alison Krauss and many others have recorded Manchester’s songs. With a career that continues to evolve\, Melissa Manchester remains one of the most respected voices in American popular music. \nRecommended for fans of Helen Reddy\, Crystal Gayle\, Burt Bacharach and Barbra Streisand.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/melissa-manchester-oct-2026/2026-10-17/
CATEGORIES:Pop
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SUMMARY:Melissa Manchester
DESCRIPTION:“a gorgeous\, beautiful\, rich\, resonant voice\, filled with texture and timbre\, as well as emotion and intention.” – Broadway World\n  \nMelissa Manchester is a Grammy–winning singer-songwriter and actress with a powerful voice and emotionally resonant songs. Here\, these have made her a mainstay of pop and adult contemporary music for more than five decades. She rose to prominence with the Top Ten hit “Midnight Blue\,” followed by signature classics including “Don’t Cry Out Loud”. Additionally\, “Come In From the Rain” and the Grammy-winning “You Should Hear How She Talks About You.” \nManchester made history as the first artist to perform two Oscar-nominated songs in the same year. Also\, her work spans film\, television\, and theater. Most recently\, she received critical acclaim for her role as Mrs. Brice in Funny Girl (2023–2024). Additionally\, critics and fans hailed her 2025 project Fifty Threads: An Artist’s Journey. Barbra Streisand\, Roberta Flack\, Alison Krauss and many others have recorded Manchester’s songs. With a career that continues to evolve\, Melissa Manchester remains one of the most respected voices in American popular music. \nRecommended for fans of Helen Reddy\, Crystal Gayle\, Burt Bacharach and Barbra Streisand.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/melissa-manchester-oct-2026/2026-10-18/
CATEGORIES:Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T203000
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-22/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T230000
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-22/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T203000
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-23/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T230000
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-23/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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