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SUMMARY:The Shabby Road Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Taking only the Beatles seriously since 2017.\n  \nThe Shabby Road Orchestra is a 12-piece Minneapolis ensemble known for its head-turning performances of late-period Beatles recordings.  \nThe Shabby Road Orchestra:\nAdam Levy\, guitar\, vocals\nAndy Nelson\, woodwinds\nBrandon Sampson\, guitar\, vocals\nDavid Foley\, horns\, woodwinds\nKen Chastain\, drums\, vocals\nJacqueline Ultan\, cello\nJoe Carey\, guitar\, vocals\nJohn Eller\, guitar\, piano\, vocals\nJohn Fields\, bass\nJohn Sievers\, trombone\nPaul Scott\, piano\, keys\nTom Scott\, keys\, percussion\, sound effects \nRecommended for fans of The Beatles\, The Beach Boys\, The Who and The Monkees.\n \nBand illustration by Anita White
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-shabby-road-orchestra-sep5-2026/2026-09-05/2/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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SUMMARY:The Shabby Road Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Taking only the Beatles seriously since 2017.\n  \nThe Shabby Road Orchestra is a 12-piece Minneapolis ensemble known for its head-turning performances of late-period Beatles recordings.  \nThe Shabby Road Orchestra:\nAdam Levy\, guitar\, vocals\nAndy Nelson\, woodwinds\nBrandon Sampson\, guitar\, vocals\nDavid Foley\, horns\, woodwinds\nKen Chastain\, drums\, vocals\nJacqueline Ultan\, cello\nJoe Carey\, guitar\, vocals\nJohn Eller\, guitar\, piano\, vocals\nJohn Fields\, bass\nJohn Sievers\, trombone\nPaul Scott\, piano\, keys\nTom Scott\, keys\, percussion\, sound effects \nRecommended for fans of The Beatles\, The Beach Boys\, The Who and The Monkees.\n \nBand illustration by Anita White
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-shabby-road-orchestra-sep5-2026/2026-09-05/1/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T192130Z
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SUMMARY:Jim Messina
DESCRIPTION:“a bracing mix of folk- and country-rock” – All Music\n  \nJim Messina is an undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music. His legacy of genius spans five decades\, three super-groups\, a vibrant solo career and scores of producing and engineering credits. \nWhile producing for Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Buffalo Springfield\, Messina ultimately joined the band as its bass player. When “the Springfield” disbanded in 1968\, Jim and fellow bandmate Richie Furay formed Poco. With Jim on lead guitar\, Poco defined a new musical genre\, country rock. After three successful albums\, Jim was ready for a change and left to return to his passion for producing music. \nIn November 1970\, Columbia Records asked Jim to work with an unknown Kenny Loggins. While helping Kenny get ready for a record and touring\, the two discovered that they worked well together. Then\, Jim agreed to sit in on Kenny’s first album. Kenny Loggins with Jim Messina Sittin’ In was released in November of 1971 and an accidental duo was formed. \nOver the next seven years\, Loggins & Messina released eight hit albums and had scores of hit songs. The duo sold over 16 million albums\, becoming one of rock’s most successful recording duos ever. However\, it was time for the duo to go their separate ways. \nHe embarked on a series of celebrated solo acoustic tours. Then\, Jim formed a band of acclaimed musicians who played with him at various points in his career. His latest release\, 2016’s In the Groove\, includes selected hits from all three of Jim’s previous bands. Also included are several of his solo works. \nTouring the country and playing sold-out shows\, Jim says that he’s enjoying discovering who he is\, where he’s been\, and\, most significantly\, where he’s going. \nRecommended for fans of Poco\, Richie Furay\, Kenny Loggins and Chicago.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/jim-messina-aug-2026/2026-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T210000
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SUMMARY:Jim Messina
DESCRIPTION:“a bracing mix of folk- and country-rock” – All Music\n  \nJim Messina is an undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music. His legacy of genius spans five decades\, three super-groups\, a vibrant solo career and scores of producing and engineering credits. \nWhile producing for Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Buffalo Springfield\, Messina ultimately joined the band as its bass player. When “the Springfield” disbanded in 1968\, Jim and fellow bandmate Richie Furay formed Poco. With Jim on lead guitar\, Poco defined a new musical genre\, country rock. After three successful albums\, Jim was ready for a change and left to return to his passion for producing music. \nIn November 1970\, Columbia Records asked Jim to work with an unknown Kenny Loggins. While helping Kenny get ready for a record and touring\, the two discovered that they worked well together. Then\, Jim agreed to sit in on Kenny’s first album. Kenny Loggins with Jim Messina Sittin’ In was released in November of 1971 and an accidental duo was formed. \nOver the next seven years\, Loggins & Messina released eight hit albums and had scores of hit songs. The duo sold over 16 million albums\, becoming one of rock’s most successful recording duos ever. However\, it was time for the duo to go their separate ways. \nHe embarked on a series of celebrated solo acoustic tours. Then\, Jim formed a band of acclaimed musicians who played with him at various points in his career. His latest release\, 2016’s In the Groove\, includes selected hits from all three of Jim’s previous bands. Also included are several of his solo works. \nTouring the country and playing sold-out shows\, Jim says that he’s enjoying discovering who he is\, where he’s been\, and\, most significantly\, where he’s going. \nRecommended for fans of Poco\, Richie Furay\, Kenny Loggins and Chicago.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/jim-messina-aug-2026/2026-08-25/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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SUMMARY:The New Bluebloods
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis’s Up-and-Coming Guitar Heroes\n  \nGet ready to experience the next generation of Twin Cities talent! The New Bluebloods: Minneapolis’s Up-and-Coming Guitar Heroes shines a spotlight on some of the city’s most exciting young guitarists\, rising artists who are pushing musical boundaries while carrying on Minneapolis’s rich musical legacy. From soulful blues and jazz to rock\, funk\, and beyond\, this is your chance to discover the future of the Minneapolis music scene before everyone else does. \nPlayers:\nFeaturing an all-star Twin Cities lineup: \nGuitarists –\nDavid Feily\nKray Klaas\nNate Walker\nDemitri Rallis\nCassandra Johnson\nIsaac Levy\n+ More \nRhythm Section –\nTony Axtell\, bass\nMatthew Mwangi\, drums\nJordan Hedlund\, keyboards
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-new-bluebloods-aug24-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T210000
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SUMMARY:The Devon Allman Project:
DESCRIPTION:“Allman has found a way to extend his family’s amazing musical lineage on his own terms.” – Premier Guitar\n  \nDevon Allman’s sound lands right in the middle of some of the most soulful rock. Here\, Allman celebrates twenty years since the release of his first album and national tour. Additionally\, this special show will include material from each of Devon’s projects. These include The Allman Betts Band\, Devon Allman’s Blues Summit\, Royal Southern Brotherhood\, Honey Tribe\, and Devon Allman & Donavon Frankenreiter’s Rollers. Also\, they will play select Allman Brothers songs. \nDevon Allman gained wide recognition through projects such as Honey Tribe and later as co-founder of Royal Southern Brotherhood. There\, this supergroup-style ensemble showcased his soulful vocals and guitar work alongside other acclaimed musicians. Devon has built an independent career that honors the jam band and blues traditions. Meanwhile\, he maintains a modern\, polished tone and original songwriting voice. \nHere\, he has released multiple albums and toured extensively. Thus\, he earned a reputation for dynamic live shows\, strong musicianship\, and a style that blends blues\, rock\, soul\, and improvisational “jam” elements into a distinctive contemporary Southern sound. \n  \n \nSince 2018\, GA-20 has been at the forefront of a traditional Blues revival. The dynamic throwback trio have long been disciples of the place where traditional Blues\, Country and Rock ‘n’ Roll intersect. “We make records that we would want to listen to\,” says guitarist Matt Stubbs. “It’s our take on the song-based traditional electric Blues we love.” Stubbs\, along with guitarist & vocalist Cody Nilsen and drummer Josh Kiggans\, strive to bring traditional Blues to the front lines of the modern roots music scene. “The focus for us has always been on the story\, the melody\, and on creating a mood\,” Stubbs continues. “Traditional Country and Soul have all had these massive recent revivals. We want to be part of doing that for traditional Blues music.”  \nGA-20 has drawn inspiration for their old-school sounds from the music they love by artists such as Otis Rush\, J.B. Lenoir\, Howlin’ Wolf\, Junior Wells\, Hound Dog Taylor\, Earl Hooker\, Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson and so many others. Performing with what feels like reckless abandon\, GA-20 brings a timeless immediacy to every song they play with a sound that continues to grow and evolve. The band uses vintage instruments and amps to produce their authentic sound\, and favours traditional recording techniques\, like recording live off the floor together in one room\, to help recreate that energy and sonic connection.  \nIn their short history\, GA-20 have been 3x #1 Billboard Blues chart toppers\, 4x Boston Music Award winners for Best Blues Act\, and have received multiple wins and nominations at the Blues Music Awards\, Blues Blast Awards\, New England Blues Awards\, and have ascended streaming and radio charts at home and internationally. Medium.com has appropriately declared\, “This is the kind of music that travels through time while taking from the era where it was born and turning it into something fresh. Dirty and raw…timeless and modern.” \nRecommended for fans of The Allman Brothers\, Tab Benoit\, Tedeschi Trucks Band and The Black Crowes. \n📸: Venla Shalin
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-devon-allman-project-aug23-2026/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260730T133547Z
CREATED:20260728T152441Z
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SUMMARY:The Belfast Cowboys
DESCRIPTION:“conjures up the spirit and the songs of Ireland’s greatest export” – Chicago Tribune\n  \nThe Belfast Cowboys is a nine-piece\, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison. Entering their third decade\, they are adept at mixing rock\, blues\, roots and soul sounds. Led by veteran songwriter/guitarist Terry Walsh\, the Cowboys have flourished in the renowned Minnesota music scene. They have consistently packed houses and wowed crowds since 2002. \nTerry Walsh got his start playing in various Twin Cities rock bands. He toured as Slim Dunlap’s bass player in 1997\, opening for Son Volt. In 2001 Terry hit upon the idea of forming a Van Morrison tribute band. Terry spent the rest of the year learning Van songs and building an all-star band. The band played their first show at the old 400 Bar on Saint Patrick’s Day 2002. \nMany musicians have played with the band\, but the ‘A’ team was soon established. It includes Dan Kowalke (guitar\, vocals\, Joe Baumgart (bass)\, Dave Kirby and Dave Haugen (drums\, backing vocals)\, Joe Loskota (keyboards\, backing vocals). The horn section includes Paul Gronert (sax)\, Matt Hanzelka (trombone)\, Tim Martin (trumpet)\, Vic Volare (sax\, flute). Bandleader Terry Walsh (lead vocals\, guitar\, harmonica\, piano). \nThe band has expanded its content over the years to include rock and soul covers. Terry’s own originals have become fan favorites. Now a beloved staple in Minnesota\, the 9-piece Belfast Cowboys averaged over 120 shows a year before the pandemic. The bar-tested troubadours are known for playing epic sets at their weekly Minneapolis gigs and drawing crowds to outdoor festivals. Occasionally they’ll venture beyond the Midwest to play Ireland\, Phoenix\, and New York’s Times Square. Once they opened for the band Chicago in front of 15\,000 people. \nRecommended for fans of Bruce Springsteen\, G.B. Leighton\, Tina and the B-Sides and Van Morrison.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-belfast-cowboys-aug22-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T192007Z
CREATED:20260513T153150Z
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SUMMARY:Peter Himmelman
DESCRIPTION:“One of rock’s most wildly imaginative performers.” – USA Today\n  \nTo a standard-bearer like Peter Himmelman\, writing\, recording\, and releasing new music is an essential part of living. For example\, former Rolling Stone senior editor Parke Puterburgh recently referenced his consistent output in Stereo Review. Himmelman “is on the same plane as Elvis Costello\, Graham Parker\, and Bruce Springsteen and nudging his way to ‘Dylanhood’”. \nHimmelman’s latest\, 2020’s Press On\, captures the immediacy of Himmelman’s new songs. Further\, it leaves his fervent vocals and guitar front and center. There\, the recording process for Press On took just under four days. However\, writing the songs\, refining them\, and deciding which of his more than forty new songs would make the final cut\, began over three years prior.  \nFor Himmelman\, songwriting has long been a process of self-discovery. “There are technical tricks one needs to master. But for me the real work lies in transcending the mechanics of songwriting\, and inhabiting that space beyond the rational mind\,” he says.  \nThe music on Press On is both emotionally and musically varied\, from R&B-flavored piano ballads to incessant New Orleans funk. At times\, Himmelman’s steely Telecaster is reminiscent of two of his principal influences — Howlin’ Wolf and John Lee Hooker. There\, it threads itself through lyrics that seem culled from our current moment. \n“Press On is tellingly titled and deeply considered\, a further example of Himmelman’s ability to go below the surface of any circumstance and find wisdom\, revelation\, and empowerment in the process.” — American Songwriter \nRecommended for fans of Martin Zellar\, Glen Phillips\, Tina Schlieske and John Wesley Harding.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/peter-himmelman-aug20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Folk,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T191955Z
CREATED:20260707T171836Z
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SUMMARY:CANDY-OH! – The Cars Tribute
DESCRIPTION:“Let the Good Times Roll” with the premier tribute to The Cars.\n\n“Let the Good Times Roll” with Candy-Oh!\, the premier tribute to the music of The Cars. \nJoin us for this polished show that nails the sound of one of the most popular bands of the ’80s with an incredible array of great songs known by all.  Hits like “Just What I Needed\,” “My Best Friends Girlfriend\,” “(Let The) Good Times Roll\,” “Shake it Up\,” “Magic\,” “Drive\,” “Touch and Go\,” “You Might Think” and many more make this an incredible feel-good show. \nIt’s like the ’80s all over again! From Live Aid to MTV\, The Cars were everywhere\, selling over 23 million records. So grab your RayBans and join this group of tribute show veterans for one of the most fun concerts of the season! \nRecommended for fans of The Police\, Heart\, U2 and The Pretenders.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/candy-oh-the-cars-tribute-aug16-2026/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T230000
DTSTAMP:20260724T191814Z
CREATED:20260703T163854Z
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SUMMARY:Mohini Dey
DESCRIPTION:“Dey is a phenomenon” – Steve Vai\n\n\nMohini Dey is an Indian bass guitarist\, arranger\, producer & vocalist with unique style and impeccable technique. She has gained international recognition for her extraordinary talent and versatility. Also\, she has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and performed on prestigious stages around the world. \nForbes India has described her as the “most successful musician under thirty”. Moreover\, she has been working professionally in the music industry for the past nineteen years. She is the only female bassist on Music Radar’s Top Ten Bassists of the twenty-first century. Further\, she has over 20 million YouTube views with 200k subscribers\, 500k Instagram followers\, and 200k Facebook followers. \nShe released her debut album\, Mohini Dey\, in 2023. Then\, it met with rave reviews from fans and critics worldwide. Mohini has recently appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk\, the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon\, and a North American tour with singer Willow Smith. Mohini also recently did an intensive one-on-one interview with famous YouTuber Rick Beato. There\, she discussed her techniques on bass\, equipment and more. Mohini was also invited to record at the legendary Sweetwater studio A in Fort Wayne\, Indiana. There\, she recorded two tracks and gave an interview. BET.com also recently featured her. \nShe has worked with artists like Steve Vai\, Zakir Hussain\, Quincy Jones\, Vinnie Colauita\, Stanley Clarke\, and Jordan Rudess. Also\, Mike Stern\, Dean Brown\, Marco Minneman\, Stu Hamm\, Plini\, Louiz Banks\, Ranjit Barot\, Chad Wackerman\, Chad Smith\, and Simon Phillips. \nRecommended for fans of Stanley Clarke\, Tal Wilkenfield\, Matteo Mancuso and Stanley Jordan.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mohini-dey-aug15-2026/2026-08-15/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T203000
DTSTAMP:20260724T191814Z
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SUMMARY:Mohini Dey
DESCRIPTION:“Dey is a phenomenon” – Steve Vai\n\n\nMohini Dey is an Indian bass guitarist\, arranger\, producer & vocalist with unique style and impeccable technique. She has gained international recognition for her extraordinary talent and versatility. Also\, she has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and performed on prestigious stages around the world. \nForbes India has described her as the “most successful musician under thirty”. Moreover\, she has been working professionally in the music industry for the past nineteen years. She is the only female bassist on Music Radar’s Top Ten Bassists of the twenty-first century. Further\, she has over 20 million YouTube views with 200k subscribers\, 500k Instagram followers\, and 200k Facebook followers. \nShe released her debut album\, Mohini Dey\, in 2023. Then\, it met with rave reviews from fans and critics worldwide. Mohini has recently appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk\, the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon\, and a North American tour with singer Willow Smith. Mohini also recently did an intensive one-on-one interview with famous YouTuber Rick Beato. There\, she discussed her techniques on bass\, equipment and more. Mohini was also invited to record at the legendary Sweetwater studio A in Fort Wayne\, Indiana. There\, she recorded two tracks and gave an interview. BET.com also recently featured her. \nShe has worked with artists like Steve Vai\, Zakir Hussain\, Quincy Jones\, Vinnie Colauita\, Stanley Clarke\, and Jordan Rudess. Also\, Mike Stern\, Dean Brown\, Marco Minneman\, Stu Hamm\, Plini\, Louiz Banks\, Ranjit Barot\, Chad Wackerman\, Chad Smith\, and Simon Phillips. \nRecommended for fans of Stanley Clarke\, Tal Wilkenfield\, Matteo Mancuso and Stanley Jordan.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mohini-dey-aug15-2026/2026-08-15/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T191820Z
CREATED:20260623T170449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T191820Z
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SUMMARY:The Rolling Stoners
DESCRIPTION:Fueled by the spirit (and sound) of The Stones… the Rolling Stoners.\n  \nA Minnesota-based tribute to the greatest rock band of all time: The Rolling Stones. These red-blooded ramblers aren’t just a cover band: they’re a full-blown rock ‘n’ roll experience. Here\, this group is fueled by friendship\, swagger\, and a deep love for the early-era Stones. The Rolling Stoners bring the hits (and deep cuts) to life with indulgent\, high-energy performances that pack dance floors and light-up nights. \nThe band features Emmy Award-winning musicians and members from a host of MN bands. Members of Enemy Planes\, Dream Crusher\, Run Westy Run\, Space Monkey Mafia\, Heartless\, Al Church\, and Timbre Ghost are involved. Additionally\, a rotating cast of other Minneapolis musicians join the fun! \nThen\, they play anywhere from festivals and theaters to casinos\, clubs\, and backyard BBQs. Also\, The Rolling Stoners have built a rep for delivering one of the best live shows in the multiverse. Got honky-tonk women and midnight ramblers in your crowd? Good. They’ll take it from there. \nRecommended for fans of The Rolling Stones\, The Who\, The Beatles and The Kinks.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-rolling-stoners-aug13-2026/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T191641Z
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SUMMARY:Soul Asylum (Acoustic) w/ Ivan Neville & Laurels String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:“melding rock intensity with sing-along melodies… gritty” – Glide\n  \nSoul Asylum formed more than forty years ago. Now\, they remain one of the most inspiring and hardworking bands in the rock scene. Here\, this is thanks to their raucous and emphatic combination of punk energy\, guitar-fueled firepower\, and rhythmic heft. Frontman Dave Pirner’s songs range from aggressive to heartfelt\, driven by lyrics that are a mix of real-life personal insights and fictional situations. Live\, the Minneapolis group possesses a formidable stage presence bristling with ragged energy and gritty\, locked-in grooves. Current members include drummer Michael Bland (Prince / Paul Westerberg)\, lead guitarist Ryan Smith and bassist Jeremy Tappero. \nInitially known as Loud Fast Rules\, Soul Asylum formed in the early 1980s\, when Pirner was still in high school. There\, they quickly became part of the celebrated Minneapolis music scene along with peers like The Replacements and Hüsker Dü. Soul Asylum entered the major-label world with 1988’s Hang Time. Then\, they released And the Horse They Rode In On\, an album produced by current Rolling Stones drummer Steve Jordan. The band broke through commercially with the double-platinum 1992 album Grave Dancers Union. Also\, this contained the Grammy-winning Billboard Top Five hit “Runaway Train” and Number One modern rock smash “Somebody to Shove.” After leaping to this mainstream success\, the band kept up the momentum with 1995’s platinum Let Your Dim Light Shine. This featured the hit “Misery\,” and led to appearances on the soundtracks of cult classics Chasing Amy and Clerks. \nIn recent years\, Soul Asylum reissued several of their earlier releases. Here\, this includes expanded and remastered editions of their first four original albums. \nRecommended for fans of The Replacements\, Goo Goo Dolls\, Semisonic and Counting Crows.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/soul-asylum-aug-2026/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T191634Z
CREATED:20260709T172657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T191634Z
UID:10003559-1785783600-1785790800@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Selwyn Birchwood
DESCRIPTION:“Lean yet mean and tough…lyrically and musically intense” — American Songwriter\n  \nAward-winning Florida musician Selwyn Birchwood is firmly rooted in the blues tradition. Here\, the young guitarist\, lap steel player\, songwriter and vocalist sets a course for the future of the blues with his visionary\, original music. Moreover\, Birchwood’s band features the interplay of his blistering guitar with Regi Oliver’s driving baritone sax. This creates a singular sound and style all his own\, that he calls “Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues”. \nFurthermore\, it’s an intoxicating mix of deep blues\, psychedelic-tinged rock\, booty-shaking funk and sweet Southern soul. Then\, Birchwood plays and sings it with the fire-and-brimstone fervor of a revival tent preacher with a hellhound on his trail. No Depression says\, “Selwyn Birchwood reaches back in the blues tradition to launch something out of this world.” \nOn his latest release\, 2023’s Exorcist\, Birchwood delivers the most far-reaching\, musically adventurous album of his career. There\, soul-baring tracks all hit with lasting rhymes and unexpected rhythms. According to Blues Music Magazine\, “Selwyn Birchwood heralds a fresh\, exciting new direction in the blues. Toe-tapping\, hip-shaking\, joyful and inviting… expansive and focused\, exploratory and time-honored\, but always original.” \nLive\, Birchwood is a force of nature. Here\, his ability to win over an audience–any audience–is proven night after night on the bandstand. With his warm\, magnetic personality\, Birchwood is as down-to-earth as his music is thought-provoking and electrifying. His band feeds off his energy as he rips out memorable guitar licks with ease\, his soulful vocals firing up his fans. Then\, when he sits down to play his lap steel\, he takes the crowd to a whole other level. There\, the music exorcises any bad times and troubles. \nRecommended for fans of Shemekia Copeland\, Tinsley Ellis\, Vanessa Collier and Walter Trout.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/selwyn-birchwood-aug3-2026/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T191430Z
CREATED:20260603T171928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T191430Z
UID:10003503-1785006000-1785013200@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:The Belfast Cowboys
DESCRIPTION:“conjures up the spirit and the songs of Ireland’s greatest export” – Chicago Tribune\n  \nThe Belfast Cowboys is a nine-piece\, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison. Entering their third decade\, they are adept at mixing rock\, blues\, roots and soul sounds. Led by veteran songwriter/guitarist Terry Walsh\, the Cowboys have flourished in the renowned Minnesota music scene. They have consistently packed houses and wowed crowds since 2002. \nTerry Walsh got his start playing in various Twin Cities rock bands. He toured as Slim Dunlap’s bass player in 1997\, opening for Son Volt. In 2001 Terry hit upon the idea of forming a Van Morrison tribute band. Terry spent the rest of the year learning Van songs and building an all-star band. The band played their first show at the old 400 Bar on Saint Patrick’s Day 2002. \nMany musicians have played with the band\, but the ‘A’ team was soon established. It includes Dan Kowalke (guitar\, vocals\, Joe Baumgart (bass)\, Dave Kirby and Dave Haugen (drums\, backing vocals)\, Joe Loskota (keyboards\, backing vocals). The horn section includes Paul Gronert (sax)\, Matt Hanzelka (trombone)\, Tim Martin (trumpet)\, Vic Volare (sax\, flute). Bandleader Terry Walsh (lead vocals\, guitar\, harmonica\, piano). \nThe band has expanded its content over the years to include rock and soul covers. Terry’s own originals have become fan favorites. Now a beloved staple in Minnesota\, the 9-piece Belfast Cowboys averaged over 120 shows a year before the pandemic. The bar-tested troubadours are known for playing epic sets at their weekly Minneapolis gigs and drawing crowds to outdoor festivals. Occasionally they’ll venture beyond the Midwest to play Ireland\, Phoenix\, and New York’s Times Square. Once they opened for the band Chicago in front of 15\,000 people. \nRecommended for fans of Bruce Springsteen\, G.B. Leighton\, Tina and the B-Sides and Van Morrison.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-belfast-cowboys-jul25-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260622T124540Z
CREATED:20260616T163723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T124540Z
UID:10003517-1784833200-1784840400@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Toronzo Cannon
DESCRIPTION:“exceptionally gifted… man\, he can play” – Blues Blast\n  \n“I want my songs to be heard and experienced\, not just listened to\,” says cliché-defying\, internationally beloved Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon. Cannon is on the cutting edge of today’s contemporary blues scene. Further\, critics hail him as one of the genre’s most creative artists. Fans love him for his richly detailed\, truth-telling original songs\, blistering\, inventive guitar work and impassioned vocals. \nHere\, his heroes inspire his sound. For example\, Hound Dog Taylor\, Muddy Waters\, Elmore James\, Albert King\, Son Seals and Jimi Hendrix. Moreover\, on his latest release\, 2024’s Shut Up And Play!\, Cannon blazes his own path with eleven emotionally charged originals. Thus\, his powerful\, cathartic guitar solos and his soulfully authoritative voice fuel his imaginative songs. \nShut Up And Play! features Cannon\, a former Chicago bus driver\, delivering timeless stories of common experiences. Further\, his lyrics are set ablaze by his passionate and focused guitar playing. Here\, Cannon sings of the heartbreak of lost love\, the humor of daily life\, and the pain of feeling invisible. Chicago’s New City declared\, “Toronzo Cannon spins the innate human capacity of misery and regret into a kind of furious ecstasy.” \n“I write what I know\, what I feel\,” Cannon says. “Listen to the lyrics. I am a Black man in America. These are NOT protest songs. I try to create honest\, common sense understanding with my songs.” \nCannon has earned ten Blues Music Award nominations. Further\, as his fan base expands\, so do his friendships with famous musicians. Gary Clark\, Jr. declared\, “Toronzo is a beast. He lights the room up.” Also\, Joe Bonamassa rightly pronounced\, “Toronzo’s a great guitar player\, excellent vocalist and an amazing personality.” \nRecommended for fans of Lonnie Brooks\, Walter Trout\, Bernard Allison and Corey Stevens.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/toronzo-cannon-jul23-2026/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T223000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134044Z
CREATED:20260331T181958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T134044Z
UID:10003383-1784493000-1784500200@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Blood\, Sweat & Tears
DESCRIPTION:“musical mixture of classical\, jazz\, and rock” – AllMusic\n  \nNo one can argue Blood\, Sweat & Tears invented a new style of music. BS&T is not the first band to ever use a horn section\, but they are the first to fuse it with rock\, jazz\, and some blues thrown in for good measure. \nThe first version of the band\, in the late sixties\, would practice in a loft in New York’s Greenwich Village. Crowds would gather on the street below and applaud between songs! Founding member and drummer Bobby Colomby knew they had hit on something special. Since then\, the band has never stopped touring for over fifty years. \nThe first Blood\, Sweat & Tears album\, Child is Father to the Man\, was released to little fanfare. After the band member changes (notably replacing the lead singer)\, the second album\, Blood Sweat & Tears\, was a success. It rose to the top of the charts for seven weeks and yielded three top 5 singles. The album received the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1970\, beating out the Beatles’ Abbey Road. That album went on to earn quadruple Platinum status\, with sales of well over 4 million units and induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In total\, the band has received ten Grammy nominations\, winning three.  \nBlood Sweat & Tears performed on Sunday\, August 17\, 1969\, at Woodstock\, the same day as Jimi Hendrix and other great bands. \nBlood Sweat & Tears has had many configurations over its fifty-plus years of touring but one thing for sure is that the music is timeless\, and fans are never disappointed. BS&T tours with the greatest musicians available\, stars in their own right (most coming off major tours with other artists).  \nTo this day Bobby Colomby still hand-picks the musicians for every tour. Colomby still uses the same theory: “Great Musicians Make Great Music”. \nRecommended for fans of Chicago\, Tower of Power\, Traffic and Steely Dan.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/blood-sweat-tears-jul19-2026/2026-07-19/2/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134044Z
CREATED:20260331T181958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T134044Z
UID:10003382-1784484000-1784491200@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Blood\, Sweat & Tears
DESCRIPTION:“musical mixture of classical\, jazz\, and rock” – AllMusic\n  \nNo one can argue Blood\, Sweat & Tears invented a new style of music. BS&T is not the first band to ever use a horn section\, but they are the first to fuse it with rock\, jazz\, and some blues thrown in for good measure. \nThe first version of the band\, in the late sixties\, would practice in a loft in New York’s Greenwich Village. Crowds would gather on the street below and applaud between songs! Founding member and drummer Bobby Colomby knew they had hit on something special. Since then\, the band has never stopped touring for over fifty years. \nThe first Blood\, Sweat & Tears album\, Child is Father to the Man\, was released to little fanfare. After the band member changes (notably replacing the lead singer)\, the second album\, Blood Sweat & Tears\, was a success. It rose to the top of the charts for seven weeks and yielded three top 5 singles. The album received the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1970\, beating out the Beatles’ Abbey Road. That album went on to earn quadruple Platinum status\, with sales of well over 4 million units and induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In total\, the band has received ten Grammy nominations\, winning three.  \nBlood Sweat & Tears performed on Sunday\, August 17\, 1969\, at Woodstock\, the same day as Jimi Hendrix and other great bands. \nBlood Sweat & Tears has had many configurations over its fifty-plus years of touring but one thing for sure is that the music is timeless\, and fans are never disappointed. BS&T tours with the greatest musicians available\, stars in their own right (most coming off major tours with other artists).  \nTo this day Bobby Colomby still hand-picks the musicians for every tour. Colomby still uses the same theory: “Great Musicians Make Great Music”. \nRecommended for fans of Chicago\, Tower of Power\, Traffic and Steely Dan.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/blood-sweat-tears-jul19-2026/2026-07-19/1/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134113Z
CREATED:20260331T181427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T134113Z
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SUMMARY:Blood\, Sweat & Tears
DESCRIPTION:“musical mixture of classical\, jazz\, and rock” – AllMusic\n  \nNo one can argue Blood\, Sweat & Tears invented a new style of music. BS&T is not the first band to ever use a horn section\, but they are the first to fuse it with rock\, jazz\, and some blues thrown in for good measure. \nThe first version of the band\, in the late sixties\, would practice in a loft in New York’s Greenwich Village. Crowds would gather on the street below and applaud between songs! Founding member and drummer Bobby Colomby knew they had hit on something special. Since then\, the band has never stopped touring for over fifty years. \nThe first Blood\, Sweat & Tears album\, Child is Father to the Man\, was released to little fanfare. After the band member changes (notably replacing the lead singer)\, the second album\, Blood Sweat & Tears\, was a success. It rose to the top of the charts for seven weeks and yielded three top 5 singles. The album received the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1970\, beating out the Beatles’ Abbey Road. That album went on to earn quadruple Platinum status\, with sales of well over 4 million units and induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In total\, the band has received ten Grammy nominations\, winning three.  \nBlood Sweat & Tears performed on Sunday\, August 17\, 1969\, at Woodstock\, the same day as Jimi Hendrix and other great bands. \nBlood Sweat & Tears has had many configurations over its fifty-plus years of touring but one thing for sure is that the music is timeless\, and fans are never disappointed. BS&T tours with the greatest musicians available\, stars in their own right (most coming off major tours with other artists).  \nTo this day Bobby Colomby still hand-picks the musicians for every tour. Colomby still uses the same theory: “Great Musicians Make Great Music”. \nRecommended for fans of Chicago\, Tower of Power\, Traffic and Steely Dan.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/blood-sweat-tears-jul18-2026/2026-07-18/2/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134113Z
CREATED:20260331T181427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T134113Z
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SUMMARY:Blood\, Sweat & Tears
DESCRIPTION:“musical mixture of classical\, jazz\, and rock” – AllMusic\n  \nNo one can argue Blood\, Sweat & Tears invented a new style of music. BS&T is not the first band to ever use a horn section\, but they are the first to fuse it with rock\, jazz\, and some blues thrown in for good measure. \nThe first version of the band\, in the late sixties\, would practice in a loft in New York’s Greenwich Village. Crowds would gather on the street below and applaud between songs! Founding member and drummer Bobby Colomby knew they had hit on something special. Since then\, the band has never stopped touring for over fifty years. \nThe first Blood\, Sweat & Tears album\, Child is Father to the Man\, was released to little fanfare. After the band member changes (notably replacing the lead singer)\, the second album\, Blood Sweat & Tears\, was a success. It rose to the top of the charts for seven weeks and yielded three top 5 singles. The album received the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1970\, beating out the Beatles’ Abbey Road. That album went on to earn quadruple Platinum status\, with sales of well over 4 million units and induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In total\, the band has received ten Grammy nominations\, winning three.  \nBlood Sweat & Tears performed on Sunday\, August 17\, 1969\, at Woodstock\, the same day as Jimi Hendrix and other great bands. \nBlood Sweat & Tears has had many configurations over its fifty-plus years of touring but one thing for sure is that the music is timeless\, and fans are never disappointed. BS&T tours with the greatest musicians available\, stars in their own right (most coming off major tours with other artists).  \nTo this day Bobby Colomby still hand-picks the musicians for every tour. Colomby still uses the same theory: “Great Musicians Make Great Music”. \nRecommended for fans of Chicago\, Tower of Power\, Traffic and Steely Dan.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/blood-sweat-tears-jul18-2026/2026-07-18/1/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T133240Z
CREATED:20260603T172454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T133240Z
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SUMMARY:Our House: Tribute to Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the legacy of Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young.\n  \nOur House celebrates the legacy of Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young. Further\, they do this through authentic\, heartfelt performances that capture the essence of their timeless music. \nOur House was formed in 2022. Here\, six talented musicians unite under a shared passion for the timeless music of Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young. Each member brings their unique skills and experiences to the stage. There\, they create a harmonious blend that pays homage to the legendary supergroup. Inspired by the enduring appeal of CSNY’s music\, Our House is dedicated to delivering pure\, unembellished performances. Moreover\, they highlight the power of the music\, its lyrics\, and the emotions they evoke. \nRecommended for fans of CSNY\, The Eagles\, Blind Faith and Allman Brothers Band.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/our-house-tribute-to-crosby-stills-nash-young-jul13-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160633Z
CREATED:20260428T164747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T160633Z
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SUMMARY:Sounds of Santana
DESCRIPTION:An electrifying 7-piece band playing Carlos Santana’s hits.\n  \nGuitarist Joe Cruz leads an electrifying 7-piece band playing Carlos Santana’s best-known hits. Here\, he does this amidst guitar shredding and storytelling about Santana’s life and legacy. \nThe authentically passionate Joe Cruz and his pyrotechnic playing are a wonder to watch. Moreover\, he displays his love of his own Mexican heritage and lifelong Latin-infused musical style. The dynamic Sounds of Santana band is made up of lead electric guitar\, electric bass\, drums\, and organ. Also\, two Latin percussionists and Spanish/English vocal performances.  \nGroove along with classics including “Black Magic Woman\,” “Evil Ways\,” and “Oye Como Va.” Additionally\, radio hits including Santana’s collaborations with Michelle Branch “The Game Of Love” and the Rob Thomas summer smash\, “Smooth”.  \nJoe Cruz has been a mainstay of the Twin Cities music and theater scene for over four decades. Here\, this musical chameleon demonstrates his remarkable versatility\, effortlessly transitioning between various musical styles. He’ll strum an acoustic guitar one moment\, then shred on an electric the next. Also\, he ranges from intricate bluegrass mandolin to Cuban tres to Puerto Rican cuatro. Moreover\, Joe’s musical prowess is truly exceptional. In addition to performing his original songs and instrumental compositions\, he also collaborates with his wife\, singer Jennifer Grimm. There\, they are the popular duo “Grimm and Cruz.” Also\, Joe embraces his Mexican roots with his Santana tribute show\, “Sounds of Santana”. Additionally\, his “Cruzando” project pays homage to the legendary Latin standards. \nRecommended for fans of Santana\, Eric Clapton\, The Eagles and Jimi Hendrix.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sounds-of-santana-jul6-2026/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134143Z
CREATED:20260401T144500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T134143Z
UID:10003385-1782759600-1782766800@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Anders Osborne
DESCRIPTION:“mix of Neil Young meets Jackson Browne style” – Glide\n  \nOn his seventeenth album\, singer-songwriter Anders Osborne describes 2024’s Picasso’s Villa\, “a condensed story about living in America between 2018-2021. The fears\, confusion\, deep joy and peace achieved through true friendship\, family\, community\, hours of meditation and detachment from ego.”  \nFurther\, Osborne has been in a twelve-step program for fifteen years. He explains\, “The biggest change in getting sober was the focus on meditation and prayer\, just looking more inward. When I’m sleeping in 140 different beds a year\, eating unhealthy foods\, meditation is what keeps me centered. Holding myself in that sacred space for a while is what makes it possible for me to do all this.” \nAfter living and performing in New Orleans for almost four decades\, Osborne has become a fixture of that musical community. Thus\, Guitar Player called him “the poet laureate of Louisiana’s fertile roots music scene.” Also\, New Orleans’ Gambit Weekly honored Osborne as Entertainer of The Year. Additionally\, OffBeat named him the Crescent City’s Best Guitarist on three occasions\, and the Best Songwriter twice. He has appeared at Jazz Fest for over thirty-five years. \nIn addition to his solo shows\, Osborne performed with the North Mississippi All-Stars\, Toots and the Maytals\, and John Scofield. Also\, The Meters\, Derek Trucks\, Warren Haynes\, Stanton Moore\, Phil Lesh\, Jackie Greene\, Bonnie Raitt\, Dr. John\, and Taj Mahal. Osborne appeared as himself in an episode of the HBO series Treme. Also\, he taught a course about art and the music business at Tulane University. Osborne has collaborated with Steve Earle at the annual Camp Copperhead songwriting camp since 2019. \nRecommended for fans of Tab Benoit\, The Radiators\, Devon Allman and North Mississippi All-Stars.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/anders-osborne-jun29-2026/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135543Z
CREATED:20260515T143125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T135543Z
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SUMMARY:Greg Koch w/ The Koch Marshall Trio
DESCRIPTION:“Cosmic American music at its finest.” – The Midlands Rocks\, UK\n  \nGreg Koch is a guitar player’s guitarist known for his blues-infused\, stylistically diverse compositions and electrifying guitar performances. With a prolific career spanning over twenty records\, Koch has carved out a unique niche in the music world. Moreover\, he blends elements of blues\, rock\, and jazz into his signature sound.  \nAt the helm of the Koch-Marshall Trio\, Greg is joined by his exceptionally talented son\, Dylan\, on drums. Additionally\, Hammond organ virtuoso Toby Lee Marshall rounds out the trio. Together\, they deliver powerful live performances that captivate audiences both domestically and internationally. Here\, their shows brim with bold improvisation\, spirited interplay\, and dynamic energy. Furthermore\, that energy resonates with blues purists\, guitar enthusiasts\, and lovers of off-the-cuff musical synergy alike. \n“I believe Greg Koch is pound for pound the best guitar player in the world today. His\, tone\, feel and style are unrivaled in today’s guitar playing community. He is scary good. It was a true honor to do shows with him.” – Joe Bonamassa \nRecommended for fans of Lee Ritenour\, Robben Ford\, Chris Duarte and Matteo Mancuso.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/greg-koch-w-the-koch-marshall-trio-jun28-2026/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T133728Z
CREATED:20260408T165336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T133728Z
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SUMMARY:Stanley Jordan
DESCRIPTION:“a virtuosic tour de force” – L.A. Times\n  \nGuitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan’s career took flight in 1985 with commercial and critical acclaim. Since then\, he has consistently displayed a chameleonic musical persona of openness\, imagination\, versatility and maverick daring. Here\, he displays bold reinventions of classical masterpieces or soulful explorations through pop-rock hits. Also\, blazing straight ahead jazz forays and ultramodern improvisational works\, solo or with a group. Thus\, Jordan can always be counted on to take listeners on breathless journeys into the unexpected. \n“Jordan’s revolutionary approach to the instrument [is] shocking.” – All Music\nKey to Jordan’s fast-track acclaim is his mastery of a special technique on the guitar’s fretboard. Instead of conventional strumming and picking\, Jordan’s innovative “touch technique” is an advanced form of two-handed tapping. While a handful of others use similar techniques\, Stanley’s fluid\, multi-layered textures and sheer virtuosity raise the bar for excellence. However\, his technique\, though impressive\, is always a means to a musical end. \n”To see and hear Stanley Jordan play guitar is to witness higher-level instrumental performance.” — Roanoke Times\nHis music is imbued with a warmth and sensitivity that has captured the imagination of listeners worldwide. A classically trained pianist before playing guitar\, Jordan wanted greater freedom in voicing chords on his guitar. Then\, he applied piano principles to do so. Furthermore\, Jordan’s touch technique allows the guitarist to play melody and chords simultaneously with an unprecedented level of independence. It also allows Jordan to play simultaneously on two different guitars\, or even on guitar and piano. \nJordan has received four Grammy nominations. Additionally\, his 2011 album Friends was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. L.A. Times jazz critic Leonard Feather wrote\, “Genius is a word often tossed around in musical circles. But it has been rightfully applied to Stanley Jordan.” \nRecommended for fans of Pat Metheny\, Al Di Meola\, Larry Coryell and John McLaughlin.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/stanley-jordan-jun26-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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SUMMARY:Infidels: A Bob Dylan Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Infidels is a new local Bob Dylan tribute supergroup featuring Terry Walsh (Belfast Cowboys) on vocals\, piano and guitar. Here\, he joins bandmates David J. Russ (drums) and Bart Bakker (bass). Also\, longtime veteran singer-songwriter Dan Israel is on vocals and guitar\, and ace lead guitarist Steve Brantseg. Brantseg currently plays in Dan’s band along with the Suburbs\, Curtiss A and Who Are They?\, and many others over the years (including Bash & Pop\, the Phones\, Willie Wisely\, and more).  \nThey debuted at Duluth Dylan Fest in 2022 and returned for another Dylan Fest in 2023. However\, this will be their Dakota debut\, and they can’t wait to bring you an inspired\, impassioned set list. Here\, they present songs that span the wide breadth of Dylan’s rich body of material\, from the ’60s on into the ’00s. \nTerry Walsh started playing in various Twin Cities rock bands. Then\, he toured as Slim Dunlap’s bass player in 1997\, opening for Son Volt. In 2001 Walsh hit upon the idea to form a Van Morrison tribute band. There\, Terry spent the rest of the year learning Van songs and building an all-star band. The band played their first show at the old 400 Bar on Saint Patrick’s Day 2002. \nDan Israel is a longtime fixture on the Minneapolis music scene. He was the first guest on 89.3 The Current’s Local Show and has been called “the hardest working singer-songwriter in Minnesota.” He has released sixteen critically acclaimed albums\, including 2020’s Social Distance Anxiety Disorder\, which many critics and fans have praised as his finest record yet. \nRecommended for fans of Bob Dylan\, Bruce Springsteen\, The Rolling Stones and Van Morrison.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/infidels-a-bob-dylan-tribute-jun14-2026/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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SUMMARY:Dylan Salfer Band
DESCRIPTION:“young Midwest virtuoso” – Adventures in Americana\n  \nThe Dylan Salfer Band is a dynamic six-piece from Minneapolis\, led by guitarist/vocalist Dylan Salfer. Dylan cut his teeth playing with legends like Buddy Guy\, Bobby Whitlock\, James Cotton\, & Bernard Allison. Salfer had a vision to assemble the city’s top talent. Thus\, he formed a band featuring sax\, bass\, keys\, & not one\, but two drummers!  \nThe band has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting new acts on the scene. Here\, they are becoming known for their captivating and emotionally charged live performances. \nRecommended for fans of Buddy Guy\, Jonny Lang\, B.B. King and Bernard Allison.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/dylan-salfer-band-jun7-2026/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T210000
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SUMMARY:Vincen García
DESCRIPTION:“a searing mixture of incredible chops and mind-boggling groove” – Guitar World\n  \nVincen García is a Spanish bassist from Valencia. Moreover\, critics and fans acclaim him as one of the most prestigious figures in the modern jazz and funk scene worldwide. He has over fourteen years of professional experience and has developed a distinctive\, modern sound marked by energetic and gritty execution. \nBorn into a musical family\, his parents introduced him to performance and touring at an early age. There\, his mother was a vocalist and his father a trumpeter. Then\, he began playing bass in his high school band and developed his craft entirely as a self-taught musician. \nVincen ranks among the most listened-to bassists globally in terms of streaming. Here\, he has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views and reactions. Additionally\, he has become one of the most impactful artists in the genre. Thus\, he has performed at Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland)\, the North Sea Jazz Festival (Netherlands)\, or the Pori Jazz Festival (Finland). His first album\, 2023’s Ventura\, received an overwhelmingly positive reception in cities around the world. García also collaborates on tours with international artists like Cory Wong and Jesús Molina. The artist will present his second album in 2026 with a world tour that will span every continent.  \nAs a result\, he has become one of the most important and influential Spanish artists on the international stage. \nRecommended for fans of Cory Wong\, Mohini Dey\, Matteo Mancuso and Victor Wooten.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/vincen-garcia-jun2-2026/2026-06-02/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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SUMMARY:Vincen García
DESCRIPTION:“a searing mixture of incredible chops and mind-boggling groove” – Guitar World\n  \nVincen García is a Spanish bassist from Valencia. Moreover\, critics and fans acclaim him as one of the most prestigious figures in the modern jazz and funk scene worldwide. He has over fourteen years of professional experience and has developed a distinctive\, modern sound marked by energetic and gritty execution. \nBorn into a musical family\, his parents introduced him to performance and touring at an early age. There\, his mother was a vocalist and his father a trumpeter. Then\, he began playing bass in his high school band and developed his craft entirely as a self-taught musician. \nVincen ranks among the most listened-to bassists globally in terms of streaming. Here\, he has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views and reactions. Additionally\, he has become one of the most impactful artists in the genre. Thus\, he has performed at Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland)\, the North Sea Jazz Festival (Netherlands)\, or the Pori Jazz Festival (Finland). His first album\, 2023’s Ventura\, received an overwhelmingly positive reception in cities around the world. García also collaborates on tours with international artists like Cory Wong and Jesús Molina. The artist will present his second album in 2026 with a world tour that will span every continent.  \nAs a result\, he has become one of the most important and influential Spanish artists on the international stage. \nRecommended for fans of Cory Wong\, Mohini Dey\, Matteo Mancuso and Victor Wooten.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/vincen-garcia-jun2-2026/2026-06-02/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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SUMMARY:Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton
DESCRIPTION:“Lisa Fischer in concert is addictive… transcendent” – Star Tribune\n  \nWhen the iconic Ms. Lisa Fischer sings\, she brings a joyous sense of discovery to every setting. The Grammy and Oscar-winning powerhouse vocalist is at the peak of her powers\, blazing her own path. Additionally\, she carries traces of the legendary stars she’s collaborated with over four decades. However\, Fischer is a constellation in her own right\, singing with what Keith Richards describes as “amazing power\, energy\, and projection”. Also\, he should know: Fischer toured with the Rolling Stones for twenty-six years. \nFinally\, Fischer has taken her rightful place among America’s greatest vocalists. She truly does it all: she can stretch out in an intimate duo with jazz piano maestro Taylor Eigsti. Then\, she raises the roof with the spiritually charged Gullah funk combo Ranky Tanky. She creates luminous soundscapes onstage with the dancers of Alonzo King LINES Ballet. Also\, she follows her uninhibited muse with her trio Grand Baton and their organic fusion of Caribbean psychedelic soul and jazzy progressive rock. “A talent that comes once in a lifetime\,” declares Roberta Flack. “Like Haley’s Comet\, her brilliance is dazzling and brings light into the world.”  \nAt first glance Fischer might seem like a paradox. She spent much of her career exulting in the role of the ultimate team player as an elite backup singer. She shared the stage with Luther Vandross\, the Rolling Stones\, Sting\, Tina Turner\, and Nine Inch Nails. But when her story was featured in the Oscar-winning 2013 documentary 20 Feet From Stardom\, Fischer experienced a course-changing epiphany. “I was always looking at the next tour\, the next gig\,” she said. “The film gave me a chance to take stock and realize I could start defining my own path.” \nRecommended for fans of Patti LaBelle\, Roberta Flack\, Tina Turner and Luther Vandross. \n📸: Christina Alonso
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ms-lisa-fischer-grand-baton-may30-2026/2026-05-30/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B,Rock
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