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SUMMARY:Meshell Ndegeocello
DESCRIPTION:Valentine’s Menu Add-On – 7pm Show\nValentine’s Menu Add-On – 9pm Show\n*Pre-purchase and receive a free bottle of Washington Hill Merlot.\n \n\n  \n\n\n“The world needs more musicians like her\, creatively restless and ambitious” – NPR\n  \nMeshell Ndegeocello has survived the best and the worst of what a career in music has to offer. She eschewed genre for originality\, celebrity for longevity\, and musical trends for musical truths. Fans have come to expect the unexpected and follow her journey. Then\, she delves into soul\, R&B\, jazz\, hip-hop\, rock\, all bound by the search for love\, justice\, respect and resolution. Thus\, these sonic investigations have defied and redefined expectations for women\, for queer artists\, and for black music for over thirty years. Additionally\, she remains one of few women who write the music\, sing the songs\, and lead the band. \nA bass player above all else\, Meshell brings her warm\, fat\, and melodic groove to everything she does. She has earned a Grammy award among numerous nominations. Moreover\, she has played alongside the Rolling Stones\, Madonna\, Alanis Morrisette\, James Blood Ulmer\, and The Blind Boys of Alabama. Also\, Tony Allen\, John Medeski\, Billy Preston\, and Chaka Khan. As for her own bass-playing influences\, she credits Sting\, Jaco Pastorius\, Family Man Barrett\, and Stevie Wonder. Meshell is always grateful to share the stage and believes music is a fellowship. Here\, she looks to spread that gospel with every creation and collaboration.  \nNdegeocello says that she tries to create music that musicians enjoy playing. “I really love the musical interaction – the playing off of each other\,” she says. “It’s such a divine experience. Playing music is one of the few spaces where I feel genderless and raceless. And when the audience can dance\, move\, and experience transcendence while we are playing live\, it feels like I have purpose.”
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/meshell-ndegeocello/2026-02-09/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:All Sweet Things: A Celebration of Black Love
DESCRIPTION:Valentine’s Menu Add-On – 9:30pm Show\n*Pre-purchase and receive a free bottle of Washington Hill Merlot. \n\n  \n\n\nExploring the passion\, emotions\, social depictions and challenges of modern relationships.\n  \n“All Sweet Things: A Celebration of Black Love” explores the passion\, emotions\, social depictions and challenges of modern relationships. Here\, they achieve this through the diverse sonic landscapes of R&B\, neo-soul\, folk and pop music. This celebratory experience showcases the extraordinary vocal\, songwriting and arranging prowess of some of the Twin Cities’ most soulful singers!! \nFrom Houston TX\, Traiveon brings a southern\, soulful vibe to the Twin Cities music scene. He gained respect on drums and vocals while supporting Mayyadda\, Black Velvet Punks\, Joe Davis & The Poetic Diaspora and Bluehound. Also\, he composes for his band Traiveon and Candi. Here\, he crafts vocal arrangements that seamlessly blend the classic sounds of Motown with modern R&B & neo-soul. \n \nLearn More: https://traiveon.com/ \n  \n \nJackson Hurst emerges as a solo artist with a different sound than he’s known for in the Twin Cities. Furthermore\, the church kid forges a congruent and individual music career in the genres of R&B/soul and pop\, drawing influence from his roots in Gospel. Here\, Hurst is just at the beginning of a new legacy built as an artist. \nRecommended for fans of Erykah Badu\, D’Angelo\, Jill Scott and Musiq Soulchild.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/all-sweet-things-a-celebration-of-black-love-feb14-2026/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Cory Henry Duo Feat. Robert "Sput" Searight
DESCRIPTION:Valentine’s Menu Add-On – 5:30pm Show\nValentine’s Menu Add-On – 8pm Show\n*Pre-purchase and receive a free bottle of Washington Hill Merlot.\n \n\n  \n\n\n“joyfully mixes gospel harmony\, R&B hooks\, and jazz” – All About Jazz\n  \nGrammy-winning artist Cory Henry has made a significant mark in the music industry. He recently won the award for Best Roots Gospel Album in 2025 for his deeply personal project\, Church. This album reflects the rich musical heritage that has shaped his artistry and resonated with audiences worldwide. Additionally\, PBS aired a documentary on the making of Church\, providing an intimate look at his creative process. \nHenry’s versatility as a musician has led him to work with a diverse array of artists. These include Bruce Springsteen\, Imagine Dragons\, Kanye West\, Stevie Wonder & more. \nOriginally hailing from Brooklyn\, New York\, Cory was a key member of the Grammy-winning group Snarky Puppy. Then\, he launched his solo career in 2018 with his debut\, Art of Love. His sophomore project\, Something to Say\, was Grammy-nominated for Best Progressive R&B Album in 2022. Here\, this showcased his growth as an artist. He followed up with Operation Funk in 2023\, and his live album\, Live at the Piano\, received a nomination in 2024. \nIn 2024\, while touring with the legendary Stevie Wonder\, Henry recorded a holiday album titled A Wonderful Holiday. He collaborated with members of Wonder’s band\, recording during his days off. This project showcases his ability to blend his unique style\, further highlighting his musical versatility. Additionally\, Cory made a memorable appearance as a guest performer with Jon Batiste at Coachella in 2024. \nCory Henry’s journey from the vibrant streets of Brooklyn to international stages is a testament to his extraordinary talent and unwavering dedication to his craft. As he continues to explore new musical territories and push boundaries\, Henry remains an influential figure in contemporary music. \nRecommended for fans of Snarky Puppy\, Jon Batiste\, Stevie Wonder and Anderson.Paak.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/cory-henry-music-from-the-heart-feb15-2026/2026-02-15/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Cory Henry Duo Feat. Robert "Sput" Searight
DESCRIPTION:Valentine’s Menu Add-On – 5:30pm Show\nValentine’s Menu Add-On – 8pm Show\n*Pre-purchase and receive a free bottle of Washington Hill Merlot.\n \n\n  \n\n\n“joyfully mixes gospel harmony\, R&B hooks\, and jazz” – All About Jazz\n  \nGrammy-winning artist Cory Henry has made a significant mark in the music industry. He recently won the award for Best Roots Gospel Album in 2025 for his deeply personal project\, Church. This album reflects the rich musical heritage that has shaped his artistry and resonated with audiences worldwide. Additionally\, PBS aired a documentary on the making of Church\, providing an intimate look at his creative process. \nHenry’s versatility as a musician has led him to work with a diverse array of artists. These include Bruce Springsteen\, Imagine Dragons\, Kanye West\, Stevie Wonder & more. \nOriginally hailing from Brooklyn\, New York\, Cory was a key member of the Grammy-winning group Snarky Puppy. Then\, he launched his solo career in 2018 with his debut\, Art of Love. His sophomore project\, Something to Say\, was Grammy-nominated for Best Progressive R&B Album in 2022. Here\, this showcased his growth as an artist. He followed up with Operation Funk in 2023\, and his live album\, Live at the Piano\, received a nomination in 2024. \nIn 2024\, while touring with the legendary Stevie Wonder\, Henry recorded a holiday album titled A Wonderful Holiday. He collaborated with members of Wonder’s band\, recording during his days off. This project showcases his ability to blend his unique style\, further highlighting his musical versatility. Additionally\, Cory made a memorable appearance as a guest performer with Jon Batiste at Coachella in 2024. \nCory Henry’s journey from the vibrant streets of Brooklyn to international stages is a testament to his extraordinary talent and unwavering dedication to his craft. As he continues to explore new musical territories and push boundaries\, Henry remains an influential figure in contemporary music. \nRecommended for fans of Snarky Puppy\, Jon Batiste\, Stevie Wonder and Anderson.Paak.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/cory-henry-music-from-the-heart-feb15-2026/2026-02-15/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Songstress - A Tribute to Anita Baker
DESCRIPTION:“intensely\, passionately romantic… sophisticated pop-soul” – New York Times\n  \nWith her classy\, refined brand of romantic soul\, Anita Baker was one of the definitive voices of R&B in the 1980s. She is often associated with the “quiet storm” sub-genre. However\, Baker’s sound incorporates not only R&B\, but also elements of jazz\, gospel\, and pop. In this new show\, an all-star collection of Twin Cities talent celebrates her biggest hits and her enduring sound.  \nA member of the Midwest music scene for many years\, Ginger Commodore is a regular visitor to the Dakota stage. Classically trained\, gospel influenced\, and jazz inspired\, Ginger’s musical foundation is a true amalgam of musical styles. Further\, Ginger presents her sound with her own unique delivery. \nOriginally from Chicago\, Kendra Glenn realized her gift of singing at age 10 in church choir. Then\, Kendra moved to the Twin Cities in the early 90’s and has made herself a household name. Furthermore\, she has worked with Nicholas David\, R Factor\, Scott Holt\, and many others. \nAimee K. Bryant’s work has always revolved around a well-told story. A longtime member of the Twin Cities theater scene\, she performs on some of the nation’s most acclaimed stages. For example\, The Guthrie Theatre\, Ten Thousand Things\, Penumbra Theatre and the Children’s Theatre Company. Furthermore\, she is a Founding Ensemble Member of Congo Square Theatre. McKnight Theatre selected her as an Artist Fellow\, and City Pages named her Actress of the Year. \nBand:\nDeevo Dee\, guitar\nBrian Ziemniak\, keyboards\nTony Axtell\, bass\nBrian Kendrick\, drums\nDaryl Boudreaux\, percussion \nRecommended for fans of Vanessa Williams\, Luther Vandross\, Peabo Bryson and Patti LaBelle.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/songstress-a-tribute-to-anita-baker-feb16-2026/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Kandace Springs
DESCRIPTION:“a voice that could melt snow” – Prince\n  \nPianist and singer Kandace Springs is one of the premier female artists of the jazz/soul genre. Her natural gifts for lyricism and soulfulness have earned her recognition worldwide. Further\, her late mentor Prince described her as having “a voice that could melt snow”.  \nThe Nashville native has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments. Here\, she has made several national TV appearances\, and headlines major jazz festivals. Moreover\, she has collaborated with such luminaries as Christian McBride\, Roy Hargrove\, David Sanborn and Norah Jones. The Washington Post exclaims\, “Kandace Springs’s voice is undeniable. It’s one of those generational voices; from the first note\, you know it’s special.”  \nShe embodies the same spirit and soul of the great vocalists of the past on whose shoulders she stands. She simultaneously draws on jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald and Carmen McRae and multi-genre masters like Nina Simone and Roberta Flack. To that end\, Springs recently released an orchestral reimagining of Billie Holiday’s Lady in Satin. Kandace looks forward to releasing a new album in Spring 2026 and hitting the road backed by her ace all-female rhythm section.  \nKandace’s 2024 release\, Run Your Race\, was a tribute to her late father\, legendary Nashville soul singer Scat Springs. Here\, it is the first album of hers to feature almost all original songs. Every song was written by Kandace both solo and with some stellar collaborators. Prior to that in 2020\, Kandace released The Women Who Raised Me. There\, the album garnered five-star reviews from DownBeat and The New Yorker. Additionally\, it won the Deutscher JazzPreis for best vocal album of the year. \nRecommended for fans of Lizz Wright\, Gregory Porter\, Cassandra Wilson and Prince.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kandace-springs/2026-02-17/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Kandace Springs
DESCRIPTION:“a voice that could melt snow” – Prince\n  \nPianist and singer Kandace Springs is one of the premier female artists of the jazz/soul genre. Her natural gifts for lyricism and soulfulness have earned her recognition worldwide. Further\, her late mentor Prince described her as having “a voice that could melt snow”.  \nThe Nashville native has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments. Here\, she has made several national TV appearances\, and headlines major jazz festivals. Moreover\, she has collaborated with such luminaries as Christian McBride\, Roy Hargrove\, David Sanborn and Norah Jones. The Washington Post exclaims\, “Kandace Springs’s voice is undeniable. It’s one of those generational voices; from the first note\, you know it’s special.”  \nShe embodies the same spirit and soul of the great vocalists of the past on whose shoulders she stands. She simultaneously draws on jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald and Carmen McRae and multi-genre masters like Nina Simone and Roberta Flack. To that end\, Springs recently released an orchestral reimagining of Billie Holiday’s Lady in Satin. Kandace looks forward to releasing a new album in Spring 2026 and hitting the road backed by her ace all-female rhythm section.  \nKandace’s 2024 release\, Run Your Race\, was a tribute to her late father\, legendary Nashville soul singer Scat Springs. Here\, it is the first album of hers to feature almost all original songs. Every song was written by Kandace both solo and with some stellar collaborators. Prior to that in 2020\, Kandace released The Women Who Raised Me. There\, the album garnered five-star reviews from DownBeat and The New Yorker. Additionally\, it won the Deutscher JazzPreis for best vocal album of the year. \nRecommended for fans of Lizz Wright\, Gregory Porter\, Cassandra Wilson and Prince.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kandace-springs/2026-02-17/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:esperanza spalding
DESCRIPTION:“one of the most fruitful and strikingly original careers in contemporary pop.” – Rolling Stone\n  \nHere\, esperanza performs songs from all eight of her previous albums\, songs from current releases\, plus a special preview of her forthcoming project. She emphasizes simplicity and intimacy of voice\, bass\, and songs in this special trio configuration. \nBorn in 1984 in Portland\, Oregon\, esperanza spalding is an eaabibacliitoti* artist. She trained and initiated in the North American (masculine) jazz lineage and tradition. Her work interweaves through various combinations of instrumental music\, bass playing\, improvisation\, singing\, composition\, poetry\, dance\, and therapeutic research. She also engages in storytelling\, teaching\, regenerative agriculture\, urban land & artist-sanctuary custodianship. Moreover\, through her art she grows in love as a daughter\, sister\, cousin\, niece\, auntie\, great-auntie\, friend. She collaborates with her hometown community to  decolonize within and through that community.  \n2024’s Milton + esperanza is spalding’s first new album since she released 2021’s songwrights apothecary lab. That album\, and 2019’s 12 Little Spells\, both won Grammy Awards (Best Jazz Vocal Album). spalding released a protest song in 2024 entitled “Não Ao Marco Temporal” that was recorded in Rio. A five-time Grammy winner and eleven-time nominee\, spalding has previously released eight full length albums. She has worked with her heroes\, including Milton Nascimento and Wayne Shorter. Furthermore\, she has collaborated with Q-Tip\, Janelle Monae\, Robert Glasper\, Terri Lyne Carrington and many others. \nShe also co-leads workshops and therapeutic-arts research residencies. She does this through her dance project “Off Brand gOdds” and her therapeutic music incubator “Songwrights Apothecary Lab”. In 2024\, she received the Doris Duke Foundation Artist Award and was a 2016 Ford Foundation “Art of Change” Fellow. \n*European-African ancestored being influenced by American cultures living in Indigenous Territories of Turtle Island. \nRecommended for fans of Stevie Wonder\, Robert Glasper\, D’Angelo and Cécile McLorin Salvant. \nThese tickets do not qualify for the A-Train discount.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/esperanza-spalding-feb21-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Shemekia Copeland
DESCRIPTION:“Copeland is the greatest blues singer of her generation.” – Washington Post\n  \nShemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. The multi-Grammy nominee is beloved and honored worldwide for the fearlessness\, honesty and humor of her revelatory songs. Additionally\, she is celebrated for her winning\, engaging personality. The Chicago Tribune says\, “Copeland is the greatest female blues vocalist working today. There’s no mistaking the majesty of her instrument\, nor the ferocity of her delivery.” \nOn Copeland’s latest album\, 2024’s Blame It On Eve\, the songs all hit hard. Here\, jaw-dropping performances instantly take hold and command repeated listening. “There’s serious business on the new album\,” Copeland says. “But there are a lot of smiles here too\, a lot of joyous moments. It’s my blues for sure but it’s the brighter side. Issues are always important to me\, but so is rocking\, dancing and just having fun. And that’s something we all can all agree on.”  \nWith Blame It On Eve\, Copeland embarks on what she calls “a vacation from all the heaviness.” It features twelve new songs that tackle subjects as important as a woman’s right to choose and climate change. However\, it also leaves space for Copeland to have fun and unwind. Here\, Copeland is inspired throughout.  \nForbes declared\, “Shemekia is fearless\, honest and hopeful…she holds back nothing as she delivers hard-hitting musical truths.” Further\, John Prine paid her a huge compliment when he said\, “She simply doesn’t sound like anybody else.” And none other than Copeland’s friend\, the legendary Mavis Staples\, announced\, “I am so happy Shemekia is delivering these songs that the world needs to hear. Her voice is strong and soulful\, and her message comes from her heart.” \nRecommended for fans of Koko Taylor\, Bettye LaVette\, Ruthie Foster and Buddy Guy.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/shemekia-copeland-feb25-2026/
CATEGORIES:Blues,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:The Pharcyde
DESCRIPTION:“self-conscious rap smarts and postmodern pop-cult potpourri” – Pitchfork\n  \nIn the early 90’s\, gangsta rap consumed the airwaves\, and the majority of West Coast rappers strapped on their Locs\, Chuck Taylor’s & Ben Davis’. However\, The Pharcyde decidedly maintained a willfully weird vision\, staying true to themselves. There\, with their left field but still South-Central sensibility\, rap had seen few groups so self-deprecating and so smart. Moreover\, they featured four visionary rappers adroitly able to split the difference between helium-voiced and hard-core. \nListening to Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde two full decades after its release\, its sense of timeliness is unmistakable. Every song on the album inverts a hoary hip-hop cliché. The album features classics like “Oh Shit\,” “Otha Fish”\, “Ya’ Mama\,” and hit single\, “Passing Me By”. Thus\, it’s not surprising that it went Platinum and garnered comparisons to De La Soul and Tribe Called Quest. Everyone from Pitchfork Media to The Source has hailed it as one of the greatest albums ever made. \nSpeaking on the passage of time\, their second release\, LabCabInCalifornia\, has revealed exactly how far-reaching The Pharcyde’s vision was. There\, they enlisted a young\, unknown James Yancey aka J DILLA to produce beats\, including the classic “Runnin”. Then\, they collaborated with director Spike Jonze (“Being John Malkovich” “Adaptation”) on the groundbreaking video for “Drop”. The album consistently reinforced their steadfast refusal to tread familiar artistic grounds. \nToday\, The Pharcyde is still performing and touring the globe. They continue to hone their individual abilities yet carry on the name & legacy in its original fashion. They still seduce their audience with the same boyish charm that founded them at the beginning. The Pharcyde is still influencing the hip-hop artists and sounds of today and will continue to for years to come. \nRecommended for fans of A Tribe Called Quest\, De La Soul\, Digital Underground and Beastie Boys.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-pharcyde/2026-02-27/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:The Pharcyde
DESCRIPTION:“self-conscious rap smarts and postmodern pop-cult potpourri” – Pitchfork\n  \nIn the early 90’s\, gangsta rap consumed the airwaves\, and the majority of West Coast rappers strapped on their Locs\, Chuck Taylor’s & Ben Davis’. However\, The Pharcyde decidedly maintained a willfully weird vision\, staying true to themselves. There\, with their left field but still South-Central sensibility\, rap had seen few groups so self-deprecating and so smart. Moreover\, they featured four visionary rappers adroitly able to split the difference between helium-voiced and hard-core. \nListening to Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde two full decades after its release\, its sense of timeliness is unmistakable. Every song on the album inverts a hoary hip-hop cliché. The album features classics like “Oh Shit\,” “Otha Fish”\, “Ya’ Mama\,” and hit single\, “Passing Me By”. Thus\, it’s not surprising that it went Platinum and garnered comparisons to De La Soul and Tribe Called Quest. Everyone from Pitchfork Media to The Source has hailed it as one of the greatest albums ever made. \nSpeaking on the passage of time\, their second release\, LabCabInCalifornia\, has revealed exactly how far-reaching The Pharcyde’s vision was. There\, they enlisted a young\, unknown James Yancey aka J DILLA to produce beats\, including the classic “Runnin”. Then\, they collaborated with director Spike Jonze (“Being John Malkovich” “Adaptation”) on the groundbreaking video for “Drop”. The album consistently reinforced their steadfast refusal to tread familiar artistic grounds. \nToday\, The Pharcyde is still performing and touring the globe. They continue to hone their individual abilities yet carry on the name & legacy in its original fashion. They still seduce their audience with the same boyish charm that founded them at the beginning. The Pharcyde is still influencing the hip-hop artists and sounds of today and will continue to for years to come. \nRecommended for fans of A Tribe Called Quest\, De La Soul\, Digital Underground and Beastie Boys.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-pharcyde/2026-02-27/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115532
CREATED:20260113T164332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T145012Z
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SUMMARY:Ladies of Soul\, Vol. 3: A Celebration of Alicia Keys\, Lauryn Hill & Mary J. Blige
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating three of the most iconic and influential voices in modern R&B and soul! \n  \nLadies of Soul\, Vol. 3 honors the artistry\, songwriting\, and cultural impact of Alicia Keys\, Lauryn Hill\, and Mary J. Blige. Here\, each of these artists reshaped contemporary soul by blending R&B\, hip-hop\, jazz\, gospel\, and raw emotional storytelling. \nThe evening will feature powerhouse vocal performances backed by an A-List band. Additionally\, hear beloved classics\, deep cuts\, and fan favorites from across these legendary catalogs. \nSolorah The Essence is the vocalist/leader of jazz/R&B fusion collective Bakkwooddrift. Also\, her angelic voice embodies soulful black music.  \nAshley Commodore is a singer from a family of talented\, accomplished musicians. Her mother Ginger\, father Bobby\, and brother Brandon are all Twin Cities gems performing in varied music genres. Ashley has been featured with Grammy Award winning group the Sounds of Blackness. Additionally\, she currently tours with national recording artist Stokley Williams. Further\, she is the newest member of the jazz vocal ensemble\, Moore By Four. When not out on the road with Stokley & the VÜ\, you can find her sitting in with the Dr Mambo’s Combo at Bunkers Bar and Grill. \nSinger/songwriter/actor Monique Blakey discovered her very large voice at a very young age. She began singing at the age of five and acting by the age of nine. Monique was immediately thrust into talent shows\, plays\, and hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down yet! Additionally\, she has worked on network TV\, recorded with several mainstream artists\, and acted in several stage productions. Also\, she recently landed her first role in a Hulu series. \nThe Band:\nTony Axtell\, bass\nDeevo\, guitar\nRAWTWHYLAH\, drums\nTommy Barbarella\, keys \nRecommended for fans of Erykah Badu\, Alicia Keys\, Lauryn Hill\, and Mary J. Blige.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ladies-of-soul-vol-3-a-celebration-of-alicia-keys-lauryn-hill-mary-j-blige-feb28-2026/2026-02-28/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115532
CREATED:20260113T164332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T145012Z
UID:10003265-1772312400-1772319600@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Ladies of Soul\, Vol. 3: A Celebration of Alicia Keys\, Lauryn Hill & Mary J. Blige
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating three of the most iconic and influential voices in modern R&B and soul! \n  \nLadies of Soul\, Vol. 3 honors the artistry\, songwriting\, and cultural impact of Alicia Keys\, Lauryn Hill\, and Mary J. Blige. Here\, each of these artists reshaped contemporary soul by blending R&B\, hip-hop\, jazz\, gospel\, and raw emotional storytelling. \nThe evening will feature powerhouse vocal performances backed by an A-List band. Additionally\, hear beloved classics\, deep cuts\, and fan favorites from across these legendary catalogs. \nSolorah The Essence is the vocalist/leader of jazz/R&B fusion collective Bakkwooddrift. Also\, her angelic voice embodies soulful black music.  \nAshley Commodore is a singer from a family of talented\, accomplished musicians. Her mother Ginger\, father Bobby\, and brother Brandon are all Twin Cities gems performing in varied music genres. Ashley has been featured with Grammy Award winning group the Sounds of Blackness. Additionally\, she currently tours with national recording artist Stokley Williams. Further\, she is the newest member of the jazz vocal ensemble\, Moore By Four. When not out on the road with Stokley & the VÜ\, you can find her sitting in with the Dr Mambo’s Combo at Bunkers Bar and Grill. \nSinger/songwriter/actor Monique Blakey discovered her very large voice at a very young age. She began singing at the age of five and acting by the age of nine. Monique was immediately thrust into talent shows\, plays\, and hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down yet! Additionally\, she has worked on network TV\, recorded with several mainstream artists\, and acted in several stage productions. Also\, she recently landed her first role in a Hulu series. \nThe Band:\nTony Axtell\, bass\nDeevo\, guitar\nRAWTWHYLAH\, drums\nTommy Barbarella\, keys \nRecommended for fans of Erykah Badu\, Alicia Keys\, Lauryn Hill\, and Mary J. Blige.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ladies-of-soul-vol-3-a-celebration-of-alicia-keys-lauryn-hill-mary-j-blige-feb28-2026/2026-02-28/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115532
CREATED:20251230T162635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T192855Z
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SUMMARY:Slum Village w/ Room3 & Kevin Gamble
DESCRIPTION:“ill beats\, boastful raps… gritty and soulful music” – Pitchfork\n  \nWith Room3 & Kevin Gamble \nKaleidoscopic jazz fusion collective Room3 joins Slum Village as backing band for the evening. Here\, the live band element adds depth and color to the group’s iconic sound. \nSlum Village is not just a music group\, but a close-knit brotherhood tied together by friendship and their shared musical passions. They emerged in the early 1990s from the dynamic streets of Conant Gardens in Detroit. There\, led by T3\, Baatin\, and the iconic J Dilla\, the group quickly became a cornerstone in Detroit’s hip-hop scene. \nJ Dilla’s enduring influence continued to shape the group. For example\, his protégé\, Grammy-nominated producer Young RJ\, stepped in as a rapper in 2009. Also\, through T3 and Young RJ’s stewardship\, Slum Village has continued to innovate. There\, 2002’s Trinity and standout track “Tainted” are revered among hip-hop fans. Additionally\, 2004’s standout album Detroit Deli featured the popular single “Selfish” with Kanye West and John Legend. \nT3 and Young RJ have been instrumental in preserving and expanding the group’s legacy. Their involvement led to later albums like Villa Manifesto and YES\, which includes posthumous productions by Dilla. Today\, Slum Village remains a celebrated name in the world of Detroit hip-hop. With over a decade of collaboration\, T3 and Young RJ stay true to the group’s founding ethos while introducing new vitality and a contagious zest. \nTheir recent works include singles “Request\,” “Factor\,” “So Superb\,” and the acclaimed 2024 album F.U.N. This album features artists like Cordae\, Larry June\, Elijah Fox\, and Eric Roberson. It highlights their continued commitment to breaking new ground and thrilling audiences globally. Here\, explore their musical journey and experience the sounds that have established them as hip-hop royalty. \nRecommended for fans of J Dilla\, Eric Roberson\, Dwele and Talib Kweli.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/slum-village-mar4-2026/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115532
CREATED:20251202T184328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T154206Z
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SUMMARY:John Oates & The Good Road Band
DESCRIPTION:“engaging\, unpretentious voice… sincere and modestly virtuosic” – Acoustic Guitar\n  \nJohn Oates is celebrating twenty-five years as an accomplished solo recording artist. John celebrated this milestone by releasing his newest project\, 2025’s self-titled album Oates. \nOates is a co-founder of the most successful duo in rock history\, Hall & Oates. Thus\, he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The American Songwriters Hall of Fame. Also\, he received the prestigious BMI Icon Award as well as numerous American Music\, MTV awards and multiple Grammy nominations.  \nOates has been part of pop music history’s most iconic moments. For example\, he was part of the groundbreaking “We Are The World” charity session. Further\, Hall and Oates headlined the first Live Aid concert in Philadelphia. More recently\, John is very active with various philanthropic organizations such as Feeding America\, Movember\, Teen Cancer America and more. \nIn addition to having sold over 80 million albums as a former member of Hall & Oates\, he has recorded eight solo albums. He is currently touring the world with his Good Road Band and Acoustic Quartet performing his new original songs. Additionally\, they cover past hits as well as selections of influential music he calls “the songs that made me”. Here\, these are selected from the early days of rock\, soul\, folk and R&B. \nRecommended for fans of Hall & Oates\, Boz Scaggs\, Bruce Hornsby and Jeff Lynne. \n📸: Jason Lee Denton
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-oates-the-good-road-band-mar6-2026/2026-03-06/1/
CATEGORIES:Americana,R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115532
CREATED:20251202T184328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T154206Z
UID:10003217-1772830800-1772838000@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:John Oates & The Good Road Band
DESCRIPTION:“engaging\, unpretentious voice… sincere and modestly virtuosic” – Acoustic Guitar\n  \nJohn Oates is celebrating twenty-five years as an accomplished solo recording artist. John celebrated this milestone by releasing his newest project\, 2025’s self-titled album Oates. \nOates is a co-founder of the most successful duo in rock history\, Hall & Oates. Thus\, he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The American Songwriters Hall of Fame. Also\, he received the prestigious BMI Icon Award as well as numerous American Music\, MTV awards and multiple Grammy nominations.  \nOates has been part of pop music history’s most iconic moments. For example\, he was part of the groundbreaking “We Are The World” charity session. Further\, Hall and Oates headlined the first Live Aid concert in Philadelphia. More recently\, John is very active with various philanthropic organizations such as Feeding America\, Movember\, Teen Cancer America and more. \nIn addition to having sold over 80 million albums as a former member of Hall & Oates\, he has recorded eight solo albums. He is currently touring the world with his Good Road Band and Acoustic Quartet performing his new original songs. Additionally\, they cover past hits as well as selections of influential music he calls “the songs that made me”. Here\, these are selected from the early days of rock\, soul\, folk and R&B. \nRecommended for fans of Hall & Oates\, Boz Scaggs\, Bruce Hornsby and Jeff Lynne. \n📸: Jason Lee Denton
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-oates-the-good-road-band-mar6-2026/2026-03-06/2/
CATEGORIES:Americana,R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115532
CREATED:20251112T160519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T181618Z
UID:10003180-1773255600-1773262800@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Los Lobos
DESCRIPTION:“one of the hottest live acts on the planet” – BBC\n  \nIt’s a matter of time. Fifty years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work\, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running\, crossing millions of miles to rock millions of fans. And that’s just at the live shows. \nThey’ve also recorded seventeen studio albums\, seven live LPs\, three compilations\, two EPs\, two DVDs\, and contributed over forty guest appearances on their friends’ recordings. They have garnered five Grammys\, an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction and the ALMA Ritchie Valens Pioneer Award. \nBut beyond all the hoopla and applause (and the source of it all\, really) is the tremendous heart. Rather\, hearts. Cinco corazones. Five blood brothers who have dedicated their off-stage time to helping others\, working for peace and justice. Further\, they’ve penned some of the most literate and important music of their time. They transform the hard cries from the East L.A. barrio into songs of hope\, tales of common folk finding ways to endure. \nThe young wolves were weaned on late-night radio’s soul\, R&B\, and doo-wop. Were cured through the African-American currents of the blues\, jazz\, and rock ‘n’ roll. An amalgam. As proud Chicanos\, their songs have always glistened with the distillation from their Mexican and Latin American roots. \nQuite simply\, they are one of the tightest\, one of the best\, one of the most prolific bands ever. And\, amazingly\, with the original founding members as the pack the entire time. Unprecedented. As their liner notes put it\, quite simply: “Los Lobos still are David Hidalgo\, Louie Pérez\, Jr.\, Cesar Rosas\, Conrad Lozano\, Steve Berlin.” \nRecommended for fans of Alejandro Escovedo\, Roy Orbison\, Ritchie Valens and Elvis Presley. \nThese tickets do not qualify for the A-Train discount.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/los-lobos/2026-03-11/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115532
CREATED:20251112T160519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T181618Z
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SUMMARY:Los Lobos
DESCRIPTION:“one of the hottest live acts on the planet” – BBC\n  \nIt’s a matter of time. Fifty years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work\, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running\, crossing millions of miles to rock millions of fans. And that’s just at the live shows. \nThey’ve also recorded seventeen studio albums\, seven live LPs\, three compilations\, two EPs\, two DVDs\, and contributed over forty guest appearances on their friends’ recordings. They have garnered five Grammys\, an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction and the ALMA Ritchie Valens Pioneer Award. \nBut beyond all the hoopla and applause (and the source of it all\, really) is the tremendous heart. Rather\, hearts. Cinco corazones. Five blood brothers who have dedicated their off-stage time to helping others\, working for peace and justice. Further\, they’ve penned some of the most literate and important music of their time. They transform the hard cries from the East L.A. barrio into songs of hope\, tales of common folk finding ways to endure. \nThe young wolves were weaned on late-night radio’s soul\, R&B\, and doo-wop. Were cured through the African-American currents of the blues\, jazz\, and rock ‘n’ roll. An amalgam. As proud Chicanos\, their songs have always glistened with the distillation from their Mexican and Latin American roots. \nQuite simply\, they are one of the tightest\, one of the best\, one of the most prolific bands ever. And\, amazingly\, with the original founding members as the pack the entire time. Unprecedented. As their liner notes put it\, quite simply: “Los Lobos still are David Hidalgo\, Louie Pérez\, Jr.\, Cesar Rosas\, Conrad Lozano\, Steve Berlin.” \nRecommended for fans of Alejandro Escovedo\, Roy Orbison\, Ritchie Valens and Elvis Presley. \nThese tickets do not qualify for the A-Train discount.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/los-lobos/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115532
CREATED:20260115T161441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T131509Z
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SUMMARY:Dessa
DESCRIPTION:“Dessa is a rock star… a unique gift for innovative turns of phrase.” – Star Tribune\n  \nSpanning genres and disciplines\, Dessa’s style is defined by tenderness\, ferocity\, candor\, and wit. As a musician\, she’s co-composed for large choirs and crowd-surfed at rock clubs. Also\, she recorded a live album with the Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra and contributed a track to the Number One album The Hamilton Mixtape. Her TED Talk\, which recounts her science experiment on how to fall out of love\, has notched more than 5 million views. She’s written for The New York Times and National Geographic Traveler. Additionally\, she hosted two seasons of a podcast for the BBC. Also\, she’s published several poetry books and literary collections including the memoir-in-essays My Own Devices.  \nDessa’s musical career began in earnest when she was asked to join Minneapolis’ Doomtree collective. Here\, the hip-hop crew is known for bold production\, charismatic lyricists\, and explosive live shows. Then\, she started touring hard as a solo act after her 2010 release A Badly Broken Code. Since then\, she’s released five more full-length albums\, working across sounds and styles. Meanwhile\, she keeps her razor-sharp writing front and center. \n \nLady Midnight is a vocalist and performance artist who draws upon her multidisciplinary background and Afro-indigenous roots to create work that reflects our collective lives. City Pages named Lady Midnight Best Twin Cities Vocalist and named her album\, Death Before Mourning\, Best Album of 2020. She has performed across the country\, sharing stages with legendary acts like Common\, Moby\, Andra Day\, and Aloe Blacc. \nRecommended for fans of Doomtree\, P.O.S.\, Sims and Sage Francis. \n📸: Athel Rogers
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/dessa-mar15-2026/2026-03-15/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/700x400-Dessa.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T233000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115532
CREATED:20260115T161441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T131509Z
UID:10003301-1773612000-1773617400@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Dessa
DESCRIPTION:“Dessa is a rock star… a unique gift for innovative turns of phrase.” – Star Tribune\n  \nSpanning genres and disciplines\, Dessa’s style is defined by tenderness\, ferocity\, candor\, and wit. As a musician\, she’s co-composed for large choirs and crowd-surfed at rock clubs. Also\, she recorded a live album with the Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra and contributed a track to the Number One album The Hamilton Mixtape. Her TED Talk\, which recounts her science experiment on how to fall out of love\, has notched more than 5 million views. She’s written for The New York Times and National Geographic Traveler. Additionally\, she hosted two seasons of a podcast for the BBC. Also\, she’s published several poetry books and literary collections including the memoir-in-essays My Own Devices.  \nDessa’s musical career began in earnest when she was asked to join Minneapolis’ Doomtree collective. Here\, the hip-hop crew is known for bold production\, charismatic lyricists\, and explosive live shows. Then\, she started touring hard as a solo act after her 2010 release A Badly Broken Code. Since then\, she’s released five more full-length albums\, working across sounds and styles. Meanwhile\, she keeps her razor-sharp writing front and center. \n \nLady Midnight is a vocalist and performance artist who draws upon her multidisciplinary background and Afro-indigenous roots to create work that reflects our collective lives. City Pages named Lady Midnight Best Twin Cities Vocalist and named her album\, Death Before Mourning\, Best Album of 2020. She has performed across the country\, sharing stages with legendary acts like Common\, Moby\, Andra Day\, and Aloe Blacc. \nRecommended for fans of Doomtree\, P.O.S.\, Sims and Sage Francis. \n📸: Athel Rogers
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/dessa-mar15-2026/2026-03-15/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/700x400-Dessa.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115532
CREATED:20251222T214415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T184629Z
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SUMMARY:The MPLS Men Of Motown
DESCRIPTION:“an unbelievable night of iconic songs” – Explore MN\n  \nWith Special Guests The MPLS Women of Motown\nFeat. Courtnie\, Kayla & Kathleen Johnson and Kiana Marie \nFeat. Lamont Keten\, Len Jones\, RoShewn Harrington\, David Chill Anderson\, Shayde Stephens \nThis dynamic and soulful show features The Mfellaz and the timeless sounds of Motown. Furthermore\, the music of Stevie Wonder\, Smokey Robinson\, Marvin Gaye\, The Jackson 5\, The Four Tops and the mighty Temptations. \nThe show features The KAJ Orchestra led by Kirk A. Johnson\, formerly of Prince and The New Power Generation. Also\, the music takes you back in time to when these impressive artists created Motown’s danceable arrangements and choreography. \nLamont Keten has been a featured and supporting vocalist for Musicians4Musicians and The Soul Tight Committee. Additionally\, he’s worked with The Maxx Band Soul Experience\, Mid America Talent\, and the world-famous Alexander O’Neal. \nLen Jones has been a featured vocalist for Sounds of Blackness and Musicians4Musicians. He is also a writer and producer for KatPhewd Productions. \nRoShewn Harrington is an in-demand writer\, producer\, and featured artist. He has appeared with the Greats Gone 2 Soon live music series\, Musicians4Musicians\, and Two 4 the Show. \nDavid Chill Anderson has been an acclaimed featured vocalist for many years. Further\, he has appeared in MFellaz\, The Not Guilty Band\, and the Al Green and Bill Withers show. \nShayde Stephens has been a featured vocalist for BKS\, Who Nu\, High and Mighty\, Synergy\, Bella Diva\, and R Factor. \nRecommended for fans of Stevie Wonder\, Marvin Gaye\, Smokey Robinson and The Temptations.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/greats-gone-2-soon-presents-the-men-of-motown-mar21-2026/2026-03-21/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115532
CREATED:20251222T214415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T184629Z
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SUMMARY:The MPLS Men Of Motown
DESCRIPTION:“an unbelievable night of iconic songs” – Explore MN\n  \nWith Special Guests The MPLS Women of Motown\nFeat. Courtnie\, Kayla & Kathleen Johnson and Kiana Marie \nFeat. Lamont Keten\, Len Jones\, RoShewn Harrington\, David Chill Anderson\, Shayde Stephens \nThis dynamic and soulful show features The Mfellaz and the timeless sounds of Motown. Furthermore\, the music of Stevie Wonder\, Smokey Robinson\, Marvin Gaye\, The Jackson 5\, The Four Tops and the mighty Temptations. \nThe show features The KAJ Orchestra led by Kirk A. Johnson\, formerly of Prince and The New Power Generation. Also\, the music takes you back in time to when these impressive artists created Motown’s danceable arrangements and choreography. \nLamont Keten has been a featured and supporting vocalist for Musicians4Musicians and The Soul Tight Committee. Additionally\, he’s worked with The Maxx Band Soul Experience\, Mid America Talent\, and the world-famous Alexander O’Neal. \nLen Jones has been a featured vocalist for Sounds of Blackness and Musicians4Musicians. He is also a writer and producer for KatPhewd Productions. \nRoShewn Harrington is an in-demand writer\, producer\, and featured artist. He has appeared with the Greats Gone 2 Soon live music series\, Musicians4Musicians\, and Two 4 the Show. \nDavid Chill Anderson has been an acclaimed featured vocalist for many years. Further\, he has appeared in MFellaz\, The Not Guilty Band\, and the Al Green and Bill Withers show. \nShayde Stephens has been a featured vocalist for BKS\, Who Nu\, High and Mighty\, Synergy\, Bella Diva\, and R Factor. \nRecommended for fans of Stevie Wonder\, Marvin Gaye\, Smokey Robinson and The Temptations.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/greats-gone-2-soon-presents-the-men-of-motown-mar21-2026/2026-03-21/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115532
CREATED:20251126T223852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T062320Z
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SUMMARY:Morgan James VIP Experience
DESCRIPTION:Morgan James is hosting VIP events prior to the show\, giving a chance for fans to get together and celebrate good music in an intimate setting. \nVIP attendees will be treated to an exclusive performance\, story telling\, a question and answer session with Morgan\, photo and autograph sessions and everyone will walk away with an exclusive piece of merchandise only available to VIPs at each show. \nVIP Experiences include: \n\nEarly entrance and crowd-free merchandise shopping\nA commemorative piece of merchandise\nIndividual photo opportunity with Morgan James\nAutograph session with Morgan James\nGroup question and answer session with Morgan James — ask your most burning question!\nPrivate performance by Morgan James\n\nIMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show.\nYou must have a concert ticket in order to purchase this VIP Meet & Greet.\n \nCheck-in Time: Please arrive at the venue by 4:45 PM.\nAfter check-in\, you’ll be escorted to the VIP area for the meet & greet. \n\n“A phenomenal talent whose feel for classic soul music is bone deep… This woman is on fire.” – New York Times\n  \nMorgan James has a voice that needs to be heard. After her grandmother heard her sing\, the matriarch paid for James’ voice lessons\, positive that her granddaughter had talent. However\, despite the often-treacherous terrain of the music industry\, James has never tired in her quest. There\, she has tussled with unimaginative label executives\, covered and owned Beatles songs\, and cast a woman as Jesus. Through it all\, James has carved out an enviable career\, always on her own terms. \nJames has a particular taste for inserting herself into men’s spaces. Here\, she twists hyper-masculine songs to her will\, changing their meanings in the process. Furthermore\, she brings that feminist lens to the forefront in her most recent project\, 2025’s Soul Remains the Same. Moreover\, she reinterprets tracks from AC/DC\, Stone Temple Pilots\, and Pearl Jam. “Something I’ve always loved\, and I’ve done throughout my career\, is sing songs that are not just written by men\, but especially made for men\,” she says. “And make them my own.” \nHere\, Soul Remains the Same transforms testosterone-soaked ‘80s and ‘90s radio classics of her youth into poignant\, soulful\, deeply personal covers. “I don’t try to change something to be clever. I don’t want to change something that’s already great\,” James says. “But sometimes I’ll hear a song and think to myself\, ‘This would be amazing with horns\, or what would this sound like with a choir or a B3?’” James picked which tracks to cover after a road trip on which she and her husband belted along to some old favorites. Then\, she created sexy\, bold versions of cuts like Whitesnake’s “Is This Love”. Also\, a deliciously moody version of Smashing Pumpkins’ “Tonight\, Tonight.” \nRecommended for fans of Nina Simone\, Postmodern Jukebox\, Pink Martini and Aretha Franklin.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/morgan-james-vip-experience-mar24-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Morgan James
DESCRIPTION:“A phenomenal talent whose feel for classic soul music is bone deep… This woman is on fire.” – New York Times\n  \nMorgan James has a voice that needs to be heard. After her grandmother heard her sing\, the matriarch paid for James’ voice lessons\, positive that her granddaughter had talent. However\, despite the often-treacherous terrain of the music industry\, James has never tired in her quest. There\, she has tussled with unimaginative label executives\, covered and owned Beatles songs\, and cast a woman as Jesus. Through it all\, James has carved out an enviable career\, always on her own terms. \nJames has a particular taste for inserting herself into men’s spaces. Here\, she twists hyper-masculine songs to her will\, changing their meanings in the process. Furthermore\, she brings that feminist lens to the forefront in her most recent project\, 2025’s Soul Remains the Same. Moreover\, she reinterprets tracks from AC/DC\, Stone Temple Pilots\, and Pearl Jam. “Something I’ve always loved\, and I’ve done throughout my career\, is sing songs that are not just written by men\, but especially made for men\,” she says. “And make them my own.” \nHere\, Soul Remains the Same transforms testosterone-soaked ‘80s and ‘90s radio classics of her youth into poignant\, soulful\, deeply personal covers. “I don’t try to change something to be clever. I don’t want to change something that’s already great\,” James says. “But sometimes I’ll hear a song and think to myself\, ‘This would be amazing with horns\, or what would this sound like with a choir or a B3?’” James picked which tracks to cover after a road trip on which she and her husband belted along to some old favorites. Then\, she created sexy\, bold versions of cuts like Whitesnake’s “Is This Love”. Also\, a deliciously moody version of Smashing Pumpkins’ “Tonight\, Tonight.” \nRecommended for fans of Nina Simone\, Postmodern Jukebox\, Pink Martini and Aretha Franklin.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/morgan-james-mar24-2026/2026-03-24/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Morgan James
DESCRIPTION:“A phenomenal talent whose feel for classic soul music is bone deep… This woman is on fire.” – New York Times\n  \nMorgan James has a voice that needs to be heard. After her grandmother heard her sing\, the matriarch paid for James’ voice lessons\, positive that her granddaughter had talent. However\, despite the often-treacherous terrain of the music industry\, James has never tired in her quest. There\, she has tussled with unimaginative label executives\, covered and owned Beatles songs\, and cast a woman as Jesus. Through it all\, James has carved out an enviable career\, always on her own terms. \nJames has a particular taste for inserting herself into men’s spaces. Here\, she twists hyper-masculine songs to her will\, changing their meanings in the process. Furthermore\, she brings that feminist lens to the forefront in her most recent project\, 2025’s Soul Remains the Same. Moreover\, she reinterprets tracks from AC/DC\, Stone Temple Pilots\, and Pearl Jam. “Something I’ve always loved\, and I’ve done throughout my career\, is sing songs that are not just written by men\, but especially made for men\,” she says. “And make them my own.” \nHere\, Soul Remains the Same transforms testosterone-soaked ‘80s and ‘90s radio classics of her youth into poignant\, soulful\, deeply personal covers. “I don’t try to change something to be clever. I don’t want to change something that’s already great\,” James says. “But sometimes I’ll hear a song and think to myself\, ‘This would be amazing with horns\, or what would this sound like with a choir or a B3?’” James picked which tracks to cover after a road trip on which she and her husband belted along to some old favorites. Then\, she created sexy\, bold versions of cuts like Whitesnake’s “Is This Love”. Also\, a deliciously moody version of Smashing Pumpkins’ “Tonight\, Tonight.” \nRecommended for fans of Nina Simone\, Postmodern Jukebox\, Pink Martini and Aretha Franklin.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/morgan-james-mar24-2026/2026-03-24/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Mark Lettieri Group
DESCRIPTION:“groundbreaking\, genre-bending innovative group” – Jazz Guitar Today\n  \nMark Lettieri is a six-time nominated\, five-time Grammy winning guitarist\, composer\, producer\, and instructor. He creates acclaimed guitar-based instrumental music and is a member of leading instrumental bands Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. Also\, he is a session musician proficient in a multitude of styles. Thus\, he has recorded and performed in virtually every genre of popular music with both independent and major-label artists. \nIn 2024 Lettieri released his highly anticipated new album\, Can I Tell You Something? Here\, Lettieri explores the world of instrumental music\, blending elements of jazz\, funk\, rock\, and soul. Further\, he creates a sound that is distinctly his own. On display is his trademark intricate guitar work\, infectious funk\, and a range of dynamic compositions that highlight his versatility and creativity. \nMark joined Snarky Puppy in 2008\, and his work with the group has resulted in five Grammy Awards. Then in 2018\, Lettieri helped form The Fearless Flyers\, with Cory Wong\, Nate Smith\, and Joe Dart. The Vulfpeck-adjacent quartet has four releases to date. \nAs a sideman\, Lettieri has performed and/or recorded with a myriad of artists including Erykah Badu and David Crosby. Also\, Kirk Franklin\, The Jacksons\, Fred Hammond\, Tori Kelly\, 50 Cent\, Ledisi\, Tamela Mann\, Lecrae\, Lupe Fiasco\, and Keyshia Cole. Additionally\, Xzibit\, Anthony Evans\, Phillip Phillips\, Nelly\, Chrisette Michele\, Myron Butler\, and even alongside comedians Dave Chappelle and Harry Shearer. \nRecommended for fans of Snarky Puppy\, Cory Wong\, Nate Smith and Lettuce.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mark-lettieri-apr1-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T203000
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SUMMARY:What's Going On: 29th Annual Celebration of the Life & Music of Marvin Gaye
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Marvin Gaye’s birthday with an all-star lineup!\n  \nMarvin Gaye was truly a unique and gifted performer. Musician\, poet\, activist and visionary\, Marvin’s influence still has a powerful effect on people’s lives to this day. His influence can still be heard and felt in the music of today’s most popular artists. Born on April 2nd\, 1939\, MidAmerica Talent has assembled an all-star lineup to pay a special musical birthday tribute to the R&B/soul legend.  \nFeaturing vocalists:\nJay Bee\nRay Covington\nErica West\nLynval Jackson \nBand –\nYonathan Bekure\, bass\nBrian Ziemniak\, keyboards\nDavid Eiland\, saxophone\nDaryl Boudreaux\, percussion\nBrian Kendrick\, drums\nDavid Feily\, guitar \nRecommended for fans of Marvin Gaye\, Al Green\, Stevie Wonder and Curtis Mayfield.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/whats-going-on-a-celebration-of-the-life-music-of-marvin-gaye-apr3-2026/2026-04-03/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:What's Going On: 29th Annual Celebration of the Life & Music of Marvin Gaye
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Marvin Gaye’s birthday with an all-star lineup!\n  \nMarvin Gaye was truly a unique and gifted performer. Musician\, poet\, activist and visionary\, Marvin’s influence still has a powerful effect on people’s lives to this day. His influence can still be heard and felt in the music of today’s most popular artists. Born on April 2nd\, 1939\, MidAmerica Talent has assembled an all-star lineup to pay a special musical birthday tribute to the R&B/soul legend.  \nFeaturing vocalists:\nJay Bee\nRay Covington\nErica West\nLynval Jackson \nBand –\nYonathan Bekure\, bass\nBrian Ziemniak\, keyboards\nDavid Eiland\, saxophone\nDaryl Boudreaux\, percussion\nBrian Kendrick\, drums\nDavid Feily\, guitar \nRecommended for fans of Marvin Gaye\, Al Green\, Stevie Wonder and Curtis Mayfield.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/whats-going-on-a-celebration-of-the-life-music-of-marvin-gaye-apr3-2026/2026-04-03/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Take 6
DESCRIPTION:“baddest vocal cats on the planet!” – Quincy Jones\n  \n10 Grammy Awards\n10 Dove Awards\nGospel Music Hall of Fame \nTake 6 is Claude McKnight\, Mark Kibble\, Joel Kibble\, Dave Thomas\, Alvin Chea and Khristian Dentley. Here\, they are the quintessential a cappella group and the model for vocal genius. Moreover\, they are the preeminent and best a capella group in the world. \nTheir illustrious career has garnered ten Grammy Awards\, ten Dove Awards\, a Soul Train Award\, and membership in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. A true musical phenomenon\, the ensemble features six virtuosic voices united in crystal clear harmony. Further\, this is set against a backdrop of syncopated rhythms\, innovative arrangements\, and funky grooves. Together\, this bubbles into an intoxicating brew of gospel\, jazz\, R&B\, and pop.  \nThey’ve earned collaborations and praise from such luminaries as Ray Charles\, Stevie Wonder\, Brian Wilson\, Ella Fitzgerald and Whitney Houston. Additionally\, the multi-platinum selling sextet has toured across the globe and collaborated across genres. Thus\, they are recognized as the greatest a cappella group in the world. \nTake 6 has come a long way from their days at Huntsville\, Alabama’s Oakwood College. There\, McKnight formed the group as The Gentleman’s Estate Quartet in 1980. The group eventually became known as Alliance but they found that there was another group with the same name. Then\, they became Take 6. Their self-titled debut CD won over jazz and pop critics and they’ve never slowed down. \nRecommended for fans of Naturally 7\, Boyz II Men\, New Edition and Manhattan Transfer.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/take-6-apr11-2026/2026-04-11/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Take 6
DESCRIPTION:“baddest vocal cats on the planet!” – Quincy Jones\n  \n10 Grammy Awards\n10 Dove Awards\nGospel Music Hall of Fame \nTake 6 is Claude McKnight\, Mark Kibble\, Joel Kibble\, Dave Thomas\, Alvin Chea and Khristian Dentley. Here\, they are the quintessential a cappella group and the model for vocal genius. Moreover\, they are the preeminent and best a capella group in the world. \nTheir illustrious career has garnered ten Grammy Awards\, ten Dove Awards\, a Soul Train Award\, and membership in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. A true musical phenomenon\, the ensemble features six virtuosic voices united in crystal clear harmony. Further\, this is set against a backdrop of syncopated rhythms\, innovative arrangements\, and funky grooves. Together\, this bubbles into an intoxicating brew of gospel\, jazz\, R&B\, and pop.  \nThey’ve earned collaborations and praise from such luminaries as Ray Charles\, Stevie Wonder\, Brian Wilson\, Ella Fitzgerald and Whitney Houston. Additionally\, the multi-platinum selling sextet has toured across the globe and collaborated across genres. Thus\, they are recognized as the greatest a cappella group in the world. \nTake 6 has come a long way from their days at Huntsville\, Alabama’s Oakwood College. There\, McKnight formed the group as The Gentleman’s Estate Quartet in 1980. The group eventually became known as Alliance but they found that there was another group with the same name. Then\, they became Take 6. Their self-titled debut CD won over jazz and pop critics and they’ve never slowed down. \nRecommended for fans of Naturally 7\, Boyz II Men\, New Edition and Manhattan Transfer.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/take-6-apr11-2026/2026-04-11/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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