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SUMMARY:Sophia Shorai & Tommy Barbarella
DESCRIPTION:   \nSophia Shorai\, a contemporary jazz vocalist and singer/songwriter\, is a mainstay on the Twin Cities music scene. Born in Bindura\, Zimbabwe (hence\, her middle name Shorai)\, she began classical piano and voice training at age five. She spent her early childhood mimicking the voices and instrumentation of jazz legends in her father’s record collection. Then\, this gave rise to exploring the Golden Age of standards in her early teens. \nShe has self-released five albums along with several singles spanning a variety of musical genres. Moreover\, Shorai’s live shows cover everything from the Great American Songbook\, funk\, and R&B staples to modern revivals. Further\, she collaborates regularly with the Midwest’s most celebrated musicians. Additionally\, she has garnered international vocal recognition through TV and films. Advertisements for Barbie\, Macy’s\, Target\, Kohl’s and World of Warcraft\, among many others\, feature her voice. \nWell-known for her command of the jazz idiom\, Shorai is currently exploring the lush landscape of modern pop with her trio. Showcasing her originals\, Shorai finds new emotional depth and sonic space\, extrapolating from life experiences lived and imagined\, redefining time and place. \nTommy Barbarella is one of the most active keyboard players in Minneapolis and beyond. His work with Prince’s New Power Generation (1991-96) put him on the map\, and his playing with regional funk/soul favorites Greazy Meal cemented his reputation as a go-to funk and pop keyboardist. Recently he has performed with Miley Cyrus\, Nick Jonas\, and a reunited NPG. \n“Sophia has everything a singer could want: soul\, versatility and comfort in a number of musical settings and styles\, a marvelous set of ears\, unique style\, and visceral love of music and performance. Whether she’s belting or crooning\, she breaks hearts.” Adam Levy\, guitarist\, singer/songwriter for The Honeydogs \nRecommended for fans of Karrin Allyson\, Stacey Kent\, Ingrid Michaelson and Lennon Stella.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sophia-shorai-tommy-barbarella/
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SUMMARY:Purple Funk Metropolis & Gifted Handz
DESCRIPTION:“sprightly guitar interplay\, rapid hand percussion patterns and powerful horn blasts” – Jazz 88\n    \nPurple Funk Metropolis is a charismatic seven-piece instrumental band with a raw sound inspired by soul\, jazz\, funk and more. Their origins trace back to jazz classes at the University of Minnesota. There\, Andrew Tomten (bandleader and saxophone) met Alex Browne (trumpet)\, Sam Rosenstone (keys)\, Tarek Abdelqader (drums) and Andy Schupp (bass). Various iterations of bands and musical projects developed until the group\, with the addition of Alex Graves (guitar) recorded their first EP. Then\, they released Morsels in 2017 under the name Purple Funk Metropolis. \nThe band has continually been performing\, recording\, and rehearsing\, and their sound has matured and evolved. The addition of Evan Slack (guitar) to the group in 2019 added a new level of live energy. Additionally\, it allowed for more dense arrangements of tunes old and new. Whether in a Como basement or a downtown dive bar\, PFM’s energy notoriously gets the whole room dancing. 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/purple-funk-metropolis-gifted-handz/
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SUMMARY:The Belfast Cowboys
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URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-belfast-cowboys/
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SUMMARY:Ladies of Soul - A Tribute to Patti Labelle\, Chaka Khan & Gladys Knight
DESCRIPTION:– Star Tribune\n    \nBrian Ziemniak\, keyboards\nArt Haynes\, bass\nDavid Feily\, guitar\nKe’Andre Mack\, drums\nShamara Butler\, vocals\nLayce Dreams\, vocals\nRodney Fair\, vocals\n \nLovers of classic R&B rejoice!\n \nSoul music has always been defined by the women who create it. For decades\, they have permeated the music’s sound\, its look\, its attitude\, even its vocabulary with their perspective. Here\, this new production unites three of the Twin Cities’ most distinctive voices to celebrate women who have risen to the elite ranks of soul stardom. Experience your favorite songs from Soul Queens Patti LaBelle\, Chaka Khan\, and Gladys Knight with sparkling arrangements and pristine musicality.\n \nJamecia Bennett\, a three-time Grammy winner  is CEO of Minnesota Movement Entertainment. A local theatre and music icon\, the Ordway Theater named Bennett its first resident artist. She received this title for the 2020-21 Broadway at the Ordway season. Furthermore\, she frequently appears the Penumbra Theatre and the New Dawn Theatre. Also\, she is also a Park Square Theater favorite for her portrayal of Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Marie and Rosetta. Moreover\, Jamecia won an NAACP Image Award with Sounds of Blackness\, the internationally acclaimed group for which she serves as lead vocalist.\n \nGinger Commodore\, a member of the Midwest music scene for many years\, regularly visits the Dakota stage. Classically trained\, gospel-influenced\, and jazz-inspired\, Ginger’s musical foundation is a true amalgam of musical styles presented with her unique delivery.\n \nPatricia Lacy possesses a rich contralto voice and a deep-rooted passion for soul and gospel music. Also\, she is a longtime member of Sounds of Blackness\, having recently celebrated her twenty-seventh year with the ensemble. Additionally\, Lacy toured with Luther Vandross\, an experience that profoundly influenced her artistic growth.\n \nRecommended for fans of Sounds of Blackness\, Patti LaBelle\, Chaka Khan\, and Gladys Knight.\n 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ladies-of-soul-a-tribute-to-patti-labelle-chaka-khan-gladys-knight/
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SUMMARY:Sheila E. & the E-Train
DESCRIPTION:   \n2021 LATIN GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD \nOne of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. \nFamily\, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. There\, she grew up with father\, percussionist dad Pete\, and uncles Coke Escovedo (Santana\, Azteca) and Dragons frontman Mario Escovedo. Further\, fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather. In addition to being weaned on Latin jazz and Motown\, Sheila E. was exposed to a diverse array of Bay Area acts. \nIt’s no surprise that after such a music-immersive childhood\, the gifted world-class drummer began amassing an impressive string of credits. She has performed with her dad and with pioneering talents. For example\, George Duke\, Herbie Hancock\, Marvin Gaye\, Diana Ross\, Lionel Richie\, Prince\, Ringo Starr\, Gloria Estefan\, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. \nA fearless multi-instrumentalist\, Sheila is also the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter behind the seminal hits “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre.” This renaissance woman is equally proficient in percussion\, guitar\, and bass\, as well as an actress\, mentor and philanthropist. \nFollowing a Bay Area gig in the late ‘70s\, Sheila E. met Prince backstage. Their Purple Rain recording sessions morphed into launching her solo career that same year. These sessions also include her vocals on the 1984 classic “Erotic City”. She also performed at the 2012 Academy Awards with pop hitmaker Pharrell Williams and composer Hans Zimmer. Sheila E. was also among the roster of stars chosen to perform at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors. There\, the honorees included artists Herbie Hancock\, Billy Joel and Carlos Santana. \nRecommended for Fans of Prince\, Chaka Khan\, Janet Jackson and Lenny Kravitz.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sheila-e-the-e-train-5/2025-08-08/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Sheila E. & the E-Train
DESCRIPTION:   \n2021 LATIN GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD \nOne of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. \nFamily\, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. There\, she grew up with father\, percussionist dad Pete\, and uncles Coke Escovedo (Santana\, Azteca) and Dragons frontman Mario Escovedo. Further\, fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather. In addition to being weaned on Latin jazz and Motown\, Sheila E. was exposed to a diverse array of Bay Area acts. \nIt’s no surprise that after such a music-immersive childhood\, the gifted world-class drummer began amassing an impressive string of credits. She has performed with her dad and with pioneering talents. For example\, George Duke\, Herbie Hancock\, Marvin Gaye\, Diana Ross\, Lionel Richie\, Prince\, Ringo Starr\, Gloria Estefan\, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. \nA fearless multi-instrumentalist\, Sheila is also the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter behind the seminal hits “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre.” This renaissance woman is equally proficient in percussion\, guitar\, and bass\, as well as an actress\, mentor and philanthropist. \nFollowing a Bay Area gig in the late ‘70s\, Sheila E. met Prince backstage. Their Purple Rain recording sessions morphed into launching her solo career that same year. These sessions also include her vocals on the 1984 classic “Erotic City”. She also performed at the 2012 Academy Awards with pop hitmaker Pharrell Williams and composer Hans Zimmer. Sheila E. was also among the roster of stars chosen to perform at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors. There\, the honorees included artists Herbie Hancock\, Billy Joel and Carlos Santana. \nRecommended for Fans of Prince\, Chaka Khan\, Janet Jackson and Lenny Kravitz.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sheila-e-the-e-train-5/2025-08-08/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Sheila E. & the E-Train
DESCRIPTION:   \n2021 LATIN GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD \nOne of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. \nFamily\, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. There\, she grew up with father\, percussionist dad Pete\, and uncles Coke Escovedo (Santana\, Azteca) and Dragons frontman Mario Escovedo. Further\, fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather. In addition to being weaned on Latin jazz and Motown\, Sheila E. was exposed to a diverse array of Bay Area acts. \nIt’s no surprise that after such a music-immersive childhood\, the gifted world-class drummer began amassing an impressive string of credits. She has performed with her dad and with pioneering talents. For example\, George Duke\, Herbie Hancock\, Marvin Gaye\, Diana Ross\, Lionel Richie\, Prince\, Ringo Starr\, Gloria Estefan\, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. \nA fearless multi-instrumentalist\, Sheila is also the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter behind the seminal hits “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre.” This renaissance woman is equally proficient in percussion\, guitar\, and bass\, as well as an actress\, mentor and philanthropist. \nFollowing a Bay Area gig in the late ‘70s\, Sheila E. met Prince backstage. Their Purple Rain recording sessions morphed into launching her solo career that same year. These sessions also include her vocals on the 1984 classic “Erotic City”. She also performed at the 2012 Academy Awards with pop hitmaker Pharrell Williams and composer Hans Zimmer. Sheila E. was also among the roster of stars chosen to perform at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors. There\, the honorees included artists Herbie Hancock\, Billy Joel and Carlos Santana. \nRecommended for Fans of Prince\, Chaka Khan\, Janet Jackson and Lenny Kravitz.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sheila-e-the-e-train-3/2025-08-07/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Sheila E. & the E-Train
DESCRIPTION:   \n2021 LATIN GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD \nOne of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. \nFamily\, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. There\, she grew up with father\, percussionist dad Pete\, and uncles Coke Escovedo (Santana\, Azteca) and Dragons frontman Mario Escovedo. Further\, fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather. In addition to being weaned on Latin jazz and Motown\, Sheila E. was exposed to a diverse array of Bay Area acts. \nIt’s no surprise that after such a music-immersive childhood\, the gifted world-class drummer began amassing an impressive string of credits. She has performed with her dad and with pioneering talents. For example\, George Duke\, Herbie Hancock\, Marvin Gaye\, Diana Ross\, Lionel Richie\, Prince\, Ringo Starr\, Gloria Estefan\, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. \nA fearless multi-instrumentalist\, Sheila is also the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter behind the seminal hits “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre.” This renaissance woman is equally proficient in percussion\, guitar\, and bass\, as well as an actress\, mentor and philanthropist. \nFollowing a Bay Area gig in the late ‘70s\, Sheila E. met Prince backstage. Their Purple Rain recording sessions morphed into launching her solo career that same year. These sessions also include her vocals on the 1984 classic “Erotic City”. She also performed at the 2012 Academy Awards with pop hitmaker Pharrell Williams and composer Hans Zimmer. Sheila E. was also among the roster of stars chosen to perform at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors. There\, the honorees included artists Herbie Hancock\, Billy Joel and Carlos Santana. \nRecommended for Fans of Prince\, Chaka Khan\, Janet Jackson and Lenny Kravitz.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sheila-e-the-e-train-3/2025-08-07/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Gadan
DESCRIPTION:  \nGadan is a storming new band\, blending the drive of Irish traditional music and bluegrass with the heart and soul of folk and Appalachian music. Then\, they spice this intoxicating musical blend with an Italian seasoning for extra flair! \nGadan is a fresh project created by seasoned Italian musicians from the Irish trad and European folk/rock scene. Additionally\, each member has years of experience performing at major traditional and alternative music festivals across Europe and the US. The band originally featured four members\, all Italian\, bringing remarkable skill and passion to Irish traditional music and old-time American styles. Here\, this created a distinctive\, memorable combination. Lorenzo Testa and Jacopo Ventura are both founding members\, longtime performers on international stages. \nThen\, Enda Scahill joined in 2024\, a tenor banjo master\, award-winner\, All-Ireland champion\, and founder of We Banjo 3. Together\, Gadan and Enda performed at all the major Irish festivals across the U.S. \nTheir high-energy repertoire has a powerful live appeal\, recalling new-trad acts\, but with a unique identity. With three banjos—tenor and clawhammer—fiddle\, mandolin\, and guitar\, they create a unique “strings-only” sound. Then\, they enhance this with subtle electronics and a powerful rhythmic pulse. \nThe band completed its line-up in 2025 with the addition of Eric Long\, a gifted clawhammer banjoist and singer-songwriter. Moreover\, Long hails from the mountainous heart of Pennsylvania\, a region deeply rooted in Appalachian tradition. He brings a raw\, authentic American folk soul to the group’s transatlantic sound\, further expanding their dynamic\, diverse musical identity. \nHere\, Gadan’s performances build momentum\, sweeping the audience into ecstasy with their refreshing yet deeply rooted traditional sound. \nRecommended for fans of We Banjo 3\, Skerryvore\, BeauSoleil and Cassie & Maggie.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/gadan/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Global
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SUMMARY:Sheila E. & the E-Train
DESCRIPTION:   \n2021 LATIN GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD \nOne of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. \nFamily\, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. There\, she grew up with father\, percussionist dad Pete\, and uncles Coke Escovedo (Santana\, Azteca) and Dragons frontman Mario Escovedo. Further\, fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather. In addition to being weaned on Latin jazz and Motown\, Sheila E. was exposed to a diverse array of Bay Area acts. \nIt’s no surprise that after such a music-immersive childhood\, the gifted world-class drummer began amassing an impressive string of credits. She has performed with her dad and with pioneering talents. For example\, George Duke\, Herbie Hancock\, Marvin Gaye\, Diana Ross\, Lionel Richie\, Prince\, Ringo Starr\, Gloria Estefan\, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. \nA fearless multi-instrumentalist\, Sheila is also the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter behind the seminal hits “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre.” This renaissance woman is equally proficient in percussion\, guitar\, and bass\, as well as an actress\, mentor and philanthropist. \nFollowing a Bay Area gig in the late ‘70s\, Sheila E. met Prince backstage. Their Purple Rain recording sessions morphed into launching her solo career that same year. These sessions also include her vocals on the 1984 classic “Erotic City”. She also performed at the 2012 Academy Awards with pop hitmaker Pharrell Williams and composer Hans Zimmer. Sheila E. was also among the roster of stars chosen to perform at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors. There\, the honorees included artists Herbie Hancock\, Billy Joel and Carlos Santana. \nRecommended for Fans of Prince\, Chaka Khan\, Janet Jackson and Lenny Kravitz.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sheila-e-the-e-train/2025-08-05/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Sheila E. & the E-Train
DESCRIPTION:   \n2021 LATIN GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD \nOne of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. \nFamily\, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. There\, she grew up with father\, percussionist dad Pete\, and uncles Coke Escovedo (Santana\, Azteca) and Dragons frontman Mario Escovedo. Further\, fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather. In addition to being weaned on Latin jazz and Motown\, Sheila E. was exposed to a diverse array of Bay Area acts. \nIt’s no surprise that after such a music-immersive childhood\, the gifted world-class drummer began amassing an impressive string of credits. She has performed with her dad and with pioneering talents. For example\, George Duke\, Herbie Hancock\, Marvin Gaye\, Diana Ross\, Lionel Richie\, Prince\, Ringo Starr\, Gloria Estefan\, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. \nA fearless multi-instrumentalist\, Sheila is also the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter behind the seminal hits “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre.” This renaissance woman is equally proficient in percussion\, guitar\, and bass\, as well as an actress\, mentor and philanthropist. \nFollowing a Bay Area gig in the late ‘70s\, Sheila E. met Prince backstage. Their Purple Rain recording sessions morphed into launching her solo career that same year. These sessions also include her vocals on the 1984 classic “Erotic City”. She also performed at the 2012 Academy Awards with pop hitmaker Pharrell Williams and composer Hans Zimmer. Sheila E. was also among the roster of stars chosen to perform at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors. There\, the honorees included artists Herbie Hancock\, Billy Joel and Carlos Santana. \nRecommended for Fans of Prince\, Chaka Khan\, Janet Jackson and Lenny Kravitz.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sheila-e-the-e-train/2025-08-05/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Larry McDonough Quintet feat. Richard Terrill
DESCRIPTION:“McDonough’s piano stylings are intimate and innovative.” – Jazz Review\n    \nLarry McDonough\, piano and arrangements Richard Terrill\, saxes and spoken word  Josh May\, trumpet Greg Stinson\, bass Dean White\, drums \nThe history of the golden age of jazz can be told through tenor saxophonists. The Sophisticated Giant\, Dexter Gordon was one of the most influential voices of early bebop. There\, he was the bridge between Coleman Hawkins and Coltrane and Rollins. The Titan\, John Coltrane made his mark early on Kind of Blue. Then\, he went on to create some of the most thrilling\, soul-searching music of the 1960s. The Searcher\, Wayne Shorter came out of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Moreover\, he created one of the most stunning original songbooks in modern jazz\, propelling the music into the 21st Century. He also left his mark in the incredible Miles Davis Quintet and in Weather Report. Here\, the Larry McDonough Quintet explores the songs and legacy of each artist in this new show. \nLarry McDonough is an award-winning St. Paul jazz composer\, pianist\, singer\, and teacher. Also\, he performs around the world and records with his group the Larry McDonough Quartet. Additionally\, he performs solo\, and in duos and trios. He has performed with legendary saxophonist and composer Benny Golson\, trombonist Fred Wesley\, and trumpeter Duane Eubanks. Also\, a who’s who of MN jazz artists. McDonough earned an induction into the Minnesota Rock Country Hall of Fame for his work in the group Danny’s Reasons. His awards include the American Composers Forum Showcase Award for the composition “Strait of Gibraltar.”
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/larry-mcdonough-quintet-feat-richard-terrill/
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SUMMARY:Jearlyn Steele and Patty Peterson: “At Last”
DESCRIPTION:“[Peterson] can cover anything with equal authority\, exhibiting star quality and drive!” – Star Tribune\n  \nJearlyn Steele and Patty Peterson enjoy a long history of working together. For example\, they traveled the country together performing in industrial events. Also\, they have spent many hours in the studio recording commercials. Additionally\, they both worked at WCCO Radio for many years. And now\, after several years\, they are back performing together “At Last”.  Their very talented family members\, Fred Steele and Jason Peterson Delaire\, will also join them. \nJearlyn Steele graced the airwaves as radio talk show host on WCCO 830 AM Sunday nights for nearly three decades. Jearlyn is a member of the internationally acclaimed family\, The Steeles. Together\, they have performed from Carnegie Hall to Brazil to the Super Bowl Live Verizon stage. Also\, Jearlyn and the Steeles are known for their epic Christmas shows. She frequently appeared as a special guest on the prestigious A Prairie Home Companion radio show. Additionally\, Jearlyn was an Entertainment Reporter for Twin Cities Public Television’s award-winning political show Almanac.  \nPatty Peterson was born into Minnesota’s First Family of Music\, The Peterson Family. As a vocalist\, Patty has performed to sold-out audiences all over the country. For example\, The Dakota\, Vibrato\, Catalina’s Jazz Club and The Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles. Patty has executive produced the annual Peterson Family Christmas show for thirty-five years. Additionally\, Patty received seven coveted Minnesota Music Awards for best vocalist. Also\, she was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2019. \nRecommended for fans of Kirk Franklin\, Michael Bolton\, Amy Grant and Oleta Adams. \n 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/jearlyn-steele-and-patty-peterson-at-last/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045536
CREATED:20250609T175712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T205122Z
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SUMMARY:Talib Kweli
DESCRIPTION:Kweli \nTalib Kweli is one of the most lyrically gifted\, socially aware and politically insightful rappers working today. The Brooklyn-based MC has earned his stripes with over twenty years of recording and performing. \n“I’m a touring artist. I’m an artist that’s internationally known. Not just a local artist at this point in my career. I’m cognizant of the fact that what I do is beyond where it started. I am trying to reach the apex of where I am now\, but without turning my back on or dismissing what I’ve done before.” \nAfter twenty years of releasing mesmerizing music\, Kweli stands as one of the world’s most talented and accomplished hip-hop artists. He works regularly with Yasiin Bey as one-half of Black Star\, and partners with producer Hi-Tek for Reflection Eternal. Then\, he collaborates with Kanye West\, Pharrell Williams\, Just Blaze\, J Dilla\, and Madlib. However\, his landmark solo material sets him apart. Here\, Kweli commands attention by delivering top-tier lyricism. Also\, he crafts captivating stories and can rhyme over virtually any type of instrumental. \nKweli founded Javotti Media in 2011\, which is self-defined as “a platform for independent thinkers and doers.” The company\, named after his paternal grandmother\, released his 2011 album\, Gutter Rainbows. Kweli has set out to make Javotti Media into a media powerhouse that releases music\, films and books. \nNikolai Paiva (NIKO IS) was born in Rio de Janeiro and moved to Florida at the age of seven. There\, Niko created a distinctive sound and style that gained him recognition as a songwriter\, witty lyricist\, and exceptional freestyler. NIKO IS is a conceptual idiom symbolizing the many personas and identities one experiences and is reflected through his albums. NIKO IS one of those musicians that restores your faith in the artistry of music. In an age where everyone is ‘trying’ to be different; Niko isn’t trying at all\, he just IS. \nRecommended for fans of De La Soul\, The Roots\, Yasiin Bey and Fugees.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/talib-kweli-2/2025-08-02/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045536
CREATED:20250609T175712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T205122Z
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SUMMARY:Talib Kweli
DESCRIPTION:Kweli \nTalib Kweli is one of the most lyrically gifted\, socially aware and politically insightful rappers working today. The Brooklyn-based MC has earned his stripes with over twenty years of recording and performing. \n“I’m a touring artist. I’m an artist that’s internationally known. Not just a local artist at this point in my career. I’m cognizant of the fact that what I do is beyond where it started. I am trying to reach the apex of where I am now\, but without turning my back on or dismissing what I’ve done before.” \nAfter twenty years of releasing mesmerizing music\, Kweli stands as one of the world’s most talented and accomplished hip-hop artists. He works regularly with Yasiin Bey as one-half of Black Star\, and partners with producer Hi-Tek for Reflection Eternal. Then\, he collaborates with Kanye West\, Pharrell Williams\, Just Blaze\, J Dilla\, and Madlib. However\, his landmark solo material sets him apart. Here\, Kweli commands attention by delivering top-tier lyricism. Also\, he crafts captivating stories and can rhyme over virtually any type of instrumental. \nKweli founded Javotti Media in 2011\, which is self-defined as “a platform for independent thinkers and doers.” The company\, named after his paternal grandmother\, released his 2011 album\, Gutter Rainbows. Kweli has set out to make Javotti Media into a media powerhouse that releases music\, films and books. \nNikolai Paiva (NIKO IS) was born in Rio de Janeiro and moved to Florida at the age of seven. There\, Niko created a distinctive sound and style that gained him recognition as a songwriter\, witty lyricist\, and exceptional freestyler. NIKO IS is a conceptual idiom symbolizing the many personas and identities one experiences and is reflected through his albums. NIKO IS one of those musicians that restores your faith in the artistry of music. In an age where everyone is ‘trying’ to be different; Niko isn’t trying at all\, he just IS. \nRecommended for fans of De La Soul\, The Roots\, Yasiin Bey and Fugees.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/talib-kweli-2/2025-08-02/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045536
CREATED:20250609T175708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T204931Z
UID:10002914-1754082000-1754089200@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Arturo Sandoval
DESCRIPTION:  \n2024 Kennedy Center Honoree\n2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient\n10-time Grammy Award winner\nEmmy Award recipient\nSix-time Billboard Award winner \nA protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie\, Arturo Sandoval was born just outside Havana\, Cuba in 1949. Just two years prior\, Gillespie became the first musician to bring Latin influences into American jazz. Arturo began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve\, but it didn’t take him long to catch the excitement of the jazz world. \nWith dazzling technique and near-limitless range\, he has evolved into one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn. He is also a renowned classical artist\, pianist and composer. \nSandoval is one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers of our time. He has been seen by millions at the Oscars\, at the Grammy Awards\, and the Billboard Awards. \nArturo can be heard on recordings from Dizzy Gillespie\, Woody Herman\, Woody Shaw\, Michel Legrand\, Josh Groban\, and Tony Bennett. He has also performed with Stan Getz\, Johnny Mathis\, Frank Sinatra\, Paul Anka\, Rod Stewart\, and Alicia Keys\, among many others. He has performed with John Williams with the Boston Pops\, and at the Super Bowl with Tony Bennett and Patti LaBelle. \nArturo Sandoval reaches beyond the scope of mere effort. His struggles while in Cuba and since his defection have given him more energy and strength. His inner drive urges him to accomplish and surpass his childhood dreams. Filled with a virtuoso capability\, he desires nothing more than to share his gift with others. \nRecommended for fans of Wynton Marsalis\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Miles Davis and Chucho Valdés. \n\n \n📸: Jeremy Lock
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/arturo-sandoval-5/2025-08-01/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045536
CREATED:20250609T175708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T204931Z
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SUMMARY:Arturo Sandoval
DESCRIPTION:  \n2024 Kennedy Center Honoree\n2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient\n10-time Grammy Award winner\nEmmy Award recipient\nSix-time Billboard Award winner \nA protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie\, Arturo Sandoval was born just outside Havana\, Cuba in 1949. Just two years prior\, Gillespie became the first musician to bring Latin influences into American jazz. Arturo began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve\, but it didn’t take him long to catch the excitement of the jazz world. \nWith dazzling technique and near-limitless range\, he has evolved into one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn. He is also a renowned classical artist\, pianist and composer. \nSandoval is one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers of our time. He has been seen by millions at the Oscars\, at the Grammy Awards\, and the Billboard Awards. \nArturo can be heard on recordings from Dizzy Gillespie\, Woody Herman\, Woody Shaw\, Michel Legrand\, Josh Groban\, and Tony Bennett. He has also performed with Stan Getz\, Johnny Mathis\, Frank Sinatra\, Paul Anka\, Rod Stewart\, and Alicia Keys\, among many others. He has performed with John Williams with the Boston Pops\, and at the Super Bowl with Tony Bennett and Patti LaBelle. \nArturo Sandoval reaches beyond the scope of mere effort. His struggles while in Cuba and since his defection have given him more energy and strength. His inner drive urges him to accomplish and surpass his childhood dreams. Filled with a virtuoso capability\, he desires nothing more than to share his gift with others. \nRecommended for fans of Wynton Marsalis\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Miles Davis and Chucho Valdés. \n\n \n📸: Jeremy Lock
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/arturo-sandoval-5/2025-08-01/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045536
CREATED:20250616T202613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T144520Z
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SUMMARY:Louis Armstrong Birthday Bash w/Southside Aces
DESCRIPTION:For over two decades Southside Aces have been performing the repertoire of the Jazz Age greats and beyond. Join them as they pay tribute to their New Orleans roots\, with a special birthday edition of the Crescent City’s most famous son\, Louis Armstrong. You’ll hear songs plucked from his nearly 50-year recording career. Come celebrate the genius and ebullience of the man who changed music forever. \nThe band first began as the brainchild of clarinetist Tony Balluff and sousaphone player Erik Jacobson. Then\, their whispers and rumors materialized in Tony’s foyer in South Minneapolis\, in August 2003. Since their first gig on a flatbed truck in Apple Valley\, the Aces have released eight albums. Their most recent — 2022’s Minneapolis Bump — features fifteen original songs inspired by the Jazz Age. \nIn New Orleans\, the jazz tradition thrives off a wide array of styles. Moreover\, their roll call includes the names of Louis Armstrong\, Jelly Roll Morton\, Hoagy Carmichael\, Duke Ellington\, and Bix Beiderbecke. Plus\, Crescent City classics like “Bourbon Street Parade”\, “Just A Closer Walk With Thee”\, and “St. James Infirmary”. And let’s not forget the funky rhythms of brass band powerhouses like “Mardi Gras in New Orleans” and “Palm Court Strut”! \nThe Southside Aces have performed at the Dakota\, Icehouse\, Crooners Supper Club\, Vieux Carre and Twin Cities Jazz Fest. They’ve also played Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival and Minnesota Orchestra Sommerfest\, to name a few. They’ve driven dancers crazy at national dance competitions and led second line parades through the streets of the Twin Cities. Further\, they’ve played events in Denver\, Omaha\, Chicago\, Des Moines\, and all across the great state of Minnesota. \nRecommended for fans of Preservation Hall Jazz Band\, Tuba Skinny\, Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/louis-armstrong-birthday-bash-w-southside-aces-2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045536
CREATED:20250616T201131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T144612Z
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SUMMARY:Sam Miltich & The Clearwater Hot Club
DESCRIPTION:Sam Miltich\, guitar\nMark Kreitzer\, guitar\nTony Balluff\, clarinet\nMatthew Miltich\, bass \nThe Clearwater Hot Club is dedicated to preserving the repertoire and instrumentation of the jazz manouche style. This was pioneered by Roma jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Many of the songs played in this group were either performed or written by Django Reinhardt. However\, other styles of music such as French musette\, Brazilian choro\, and eastern European folk music are covered. Here\, they are interpreted through the musical lens and technique of the jazz manouche style. In recent years Sam Miltich has written original works of music in the jazz manouche style. Additionally\, he lends credence to the music’s roots and traditions while bringing a fresh new voice to it.   \nThe Clearwater Hot Club is true to its name when referencing the word “club”\, as the band has a rotating cast of musicians. Since its beginnings in 2000 the Clearwater Hot Club’s primary members have been Sam Miltich (lead guitar) and Matthew Miltich (upright bass). \nSam Miltich is a self-taught jazz guitarist born and raised in the woods of northern Minnesota. Sam burst onto the hot club jazz scene in his teens. Then\, he joined Paul Mehling’s Hot Club of San Francisco and toured internationally with the world-renowned Robin Nolan Trio. Sam’s fluid\, instinctive sound has graced hundreds of stages\, from small Iron Range towns to New York’s Lincoln Center. In addition to fronting his own band\, the Clearwater Hot Club\, Sam frequently performs solo. Also\, he has recorded and performed with many of the Twin Cities’ top jazz artists. \nRecommended for fans of Django Reinhardt\, Dorado Schmitt\, Bireli Lagrene and Paulus Schafer.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sam-miltich-the-clearwater-hot-club/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045536
CREATED:20250609T175650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T152907Z
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SUMMARY:Lizz Wright
DESCRIPTION:  \nRenowned vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright sings with a soaring reflection of the cultural fabric of America. New York Times hails her “smooth\, dark alto possessed of qualities you might associate with barrel-aged bourbon or butter-soft leather”. She lies beneath the script of history\, transcending social divides with an offer of love and deep sense of humanity. Also\, her music accepts the beauty of reality and creates a collective experience of belonging for the listener. Thus\, Wright’s songs embody a tradition that allows us to always feel at home. \nWright’s latest\, 2024’s Shadow\, presents Lizz in a gentle and triumphant light. With five originals penned by Wright\, Shadow is anchored by acoustic guitars. Then\, she layers with string quartets\, harp\, Carnatic Indian classical strings\, gospel vocals\, and bare emotion. It celebrates the intimacy of romantic love\, loss\, community\, and healing. Moreover\, the album features acclaimed guest artists Angelique Kidjo and Meshell Ndegeocello. \nWright first made a name for herself at twenty-two as a vocalist with a touring concert tribute to Billie Holiday. At twenty-three\, she released Salt\, which topped Billboard’s contemporary jazz charts. Then\, she released the albums Dreaming Wide Awake (2005)\, The Orchard (2008)\, and Fellowship (2010). Wright released Freedom & Surrender (2016)\, featuring the single “Lean In\,” which landed on President Obama’s Summer 2016 playlist. Wright’s 2022 release\, Holding Space\, was a live recording of a concert in Berlin at the Columbia Theater. Here\, this marked her debut live album on her own Blues and Greens Records. \nRecommended for fans of Cassandra Wilson\, Dianne Reeves\, Norah Jones and Gregory Porter.  \n\n📸: Hollis King
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/lizz-wright-5/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045536
CREATED:20250609T175649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T152905Z
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SUMMARY:Steven Page
DESCRIPTION:  \nOver the last thirty-five years\, Steven Page has established himself as one of the most recognizable and enduring voices in music. The release of his latest album\, 2022’s Excelsior\, shows that he has no plans of slowing down anytime soon. \nPage is a co-founder\, vocalist and songwriter for Barenaked Ladies. There\, Steven sang and wrote classics like “Brian Wilson\,” “If I Had a Million Dollars\,” “What a Good Boy\,” “It’s All Been Done” and many more. With the band\, he sold over 15 million albums and scored multiple Junos\, Billboard Music Awards\, and SOCAN awards. Also\, they earned Gemini Awards and two Grammy nominations. After leaving the band in 2009\, Steven embarked on a solo career that has produced five solo albums. He has also toured worldwide\, from folk festivals to cabarets and theatres. Additionally\, he played packed arenas on a string of dates opening for rock legends The Who. \nSteven performs in many configurations\, from solo to full band with horn section. However\, he has played most often with his pals in The Steven Page Trio. This includes Craig Northey of Vancouver legends Odds on guitar\, and Kevin Fox on cello. Here\, the trio configuration provides the right amount of portability\, intimacy and power to fill just about any venue imaginable.  \nSteven has performed arrangements of some of his best-loved songs from his long career with orchestras. Here\, these include Vancouver Symphony Orchestra\, Victoria Symphony\, and Symphony New Brunswick. A passionate mental health advocate\, Steven has been in demand as a public speaker since 2011. In 2018\, Steven was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame with his former bandmates in Barenaked Ladies. \nRecommended for fans of Barenaked Ladies\, Ben Folds Five\, XTC and They Might Be Giants.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/steven-page-2/
CATEGORIES:Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045536
CREATED:20250609T175645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T204558Z
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SUMMARY:Storm Large
DESCRIPTION:  \nStorm Large: musician\, actor\, playwright\, author\, awesome. She shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova. There\, despite having been eliminated the week before the finale\, Storm built a fanbase that follows her around the world. Additionally\, she was seen on the 2021 season of America’s Got Talent.  \nStorm spent the 1990s singing in clubs throughout San Francisco. Tired of the club scene\, she moved to Portland to pursue a new career as a chef. However\, a last-minute cancellation at a Portland club turned into a standing weekly engagement for Storm and her new band\, The Balls. It wasn’t long before Storm had a cult-like following in Portland. Then\, this renewed her singing career that was soon to be launched onto the international stage. \nStorm continues to tour concert halls across the country with her band Le Bonheur. She also appears as a special guest on Michael Feinstein’s Shaken & Stirred tour. Alongside Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey\, Storm joined Michael Feinstein as special guest with the Pasadena Pops. In the 18-19 season\, she performed her one-woman autobiographical musical memoir Crazy Enough. \nStorm made her debut as guest vocalist with the band Pink Martini in April 2011. There\, she sang four sold-out concerts with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington\, DC. She continues to perform with the band\, nationally and internationally\, and is featured on their 2013 album Get Happy. Storm has also sung with Grammy winner k.d. lang\, pianist Kirill Gerstein\, and punk rocker John Doe. Also\, singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright\, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer George Clinton. \nRecommended for fans of Pink Martini\, Dresden Dolls\, Paris Chansons and Cécile McLorin Salvant. 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/storm-large-5/2025-07-24/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045536
CREATED:20250609T175645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T204558Z
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SUMMARY:Storm Large
DESCRIPTION:  \nStorm Large: musician\, actor\, playwright\, author\, awesome. She shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova. There\, despite having been eliminated the week before the finale\, Storm built a fanbase that follows her around the world. Additionally\, she was seen on the 2021 season of America’s Got Talent.  \nStorm spent the 1990s singing in clubs throughout San Francisco. Tired of the club scene\, she moved to Portland to pursue a new career as a chef. However\, a last-minute cancellation at a Portland club turned into a standing weekly engagement for Storm and her new band\, The Balls. It wasn’t long before Storm had a cult-like following in Portland. Then\, this renewed her singing career that was soon to be launched onto the international stage. \nStorm continues to tour concert halls across the country with her band Le Bonheur. She also appears as a special guest on Michael Feinstein’s Shaken & Stirred tour. Alongside Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey\, Storm joined Michael Feinstein as special guest with the Pasadena Pops. In the 18-19 season\, she performed her one-woman autobiographical musical memoir Crazy Enough. \nStorm made her debut as guest vocalist with the band Pink Martini in April 2011. There\, she sang four sold-out concerts with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington\, DC. She continues to perform with the band\, nationally and internationally\, and is featured on their 2013 album Get Happy. Storm has also sung with Grammy winner k.d. lang\, pianist Kirill Gerstein\, and punk rocker John Doe. Also\, singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright\, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer George Clinton. \nRecommended for fans of Pink Martini\, Dresden Dolls\, Paris Chansons and Cécile McLorin Salvant. 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/storm-large-5/2025-07-24/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045536
CREATED:20250609T175643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T152857Z
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SUMMARY:Mohini Dey
DESCRIPTION:  \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/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045536
CREATED:20250616T183726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T145112Z
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SUMMARY:Sarah Reich
DESCRIPTION:“Reich is the perfect ambassador for jazz tap.” – All About Jazz\n  \nSarah Reich is a trailblazer in the world of tap dance\, captivating audiences with her innovative approach. She is active as a performer\, choreographer\, instructor and composer. A Los Angeles native\, Sarah has performed\, choreographed\, and taught in over forty countries\, shaping the next generation of tap dancers. She skyrocketed to international fame in 2015 while touring with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox. There\, she earned millions of YouTube views and critical acclaim. Additionally\, she has graced iconic stages such as Radio City Music Hall\, Walt Disney Concert Hall\, and Sydney Opera House.  \nReich is currently celebrating the tenth anniversary of her Tap Music Project. Furthermore\, Sarah continues to inspire dancers to explore musicality and collaborate with musicians. Her 2018 debut album\, New Change\, features original compositions that fuse percussive tap rhythms with live instrumentation. Here\, this creates a distinctive sound.  \nSarah’s ambition is clear: “I want to be the first tap dancer to win a Grammy Award!” In summer 2024\, Sarah expanded her reach by launching It’s Tappening\, a TV series that highlights tap dance culture across the globe. Sarah is currently faculty at NUVO Dance Convention traveling the country and sparking a love for tap among children. \nRecommended for fans of Savion Glover\, Gregory Hines\, Jimmy Slyde and Bunny Briggs. \nLEARN MORE: https://www.sarahreich.com/
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sarah-reich/
CATEGORIES:Global,Jazz
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SUMMARY:Greats Gone 2 Soon Presents: The Men of Motown
DESCRIPTION:Feat. 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-6/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Patti Austin
DESCRIPTION:  \nPatti Austin’s keen interest in being a total entertainer likely started when she was four years old. Then\, she stepped onto the stage of the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem at the urging of Dinah Washington. The daughter of jazz trombonist Gordon Austin\, Patti was a recording star in her teens. She achieved her first chart success in 1969 with “The Family Tree”\, a Top 50 R&B single.  \nDuring the 1970s Patti reigned as the undisputed queen of the New York session scene. There\, listeners heard her voice behind Paul Simon\, Cat Stevens\, James Brown and Joe Cocker\, and Bette Midler. Also\, she worked with Roberta Flack\, Luther Vandross and Diana Ross and created countless memorable commercial jingles. After releasing a series of acclaimed albums\, she signed with her godfather Quincy Jones’ Qwest label. Then\, she began achieving mainstream success on an international level. She recorded the now classic Grammy-nominated hit “Baby Come To Me” with James Ingram. Also\, they recorded the follow-up duet\, the Oscar-nominated “How Do You Keep the Music Playing?”  \nThe 2002 album For Ella opened new doors for Patti as a performer. Moreover\, she further solidified her embrace by the jazz world with her Grammy-winning classic Avant Gershwin. Now\, after more than two decades of touring\, her take on the classic American Songbook has expanded Patti’s appeal. The 2023 release For Ella 2 celebrates the great Ella Fitzgerald in Patti’s unique song storytelling style. It also received a Grammy nomination\, her seventh. \nRecommended for fans of Anita Baker\, Patti LaBelle\, Al Jarreau and George Benson.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/patti-austin-2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Patti Austin
DESCRIPTION:  \nPatti Austin’s keen interest in being a total entertainer likely started when she was four years old. Then\, she stepped onto the stage of the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem at the urging of Dinah Washington. The daughter of jazz trombonist Gordon Austin\, Patti was a recording star in her teens. She achieved her first chart success in 1969 with “The Family Tree”\, a Top 50 R&B single.  \nDuring the 1970s Patti reigned as the undisputed queen of the New York session scene. There\, listeners heard her voice behind Paul Simon\, Cat Stevens\, James Brown and Joe Cocker\, and Bette Midler. Also\, she worked with Roberta Flack\, Luther Vandross and Diana Ross and created countless memorable commercial jingles. After releasing a series of acclaimed albums\, she signed with her godfather Quincy Jones’ Qwest label. Then\, she began achieving mainstream success on an international level. She recorded the now classic Grammy-nominated hit “Baby Come To Me” with James Ingram. Also\, they recorded the follow-up duet\, the Oscar-nominated “How Do You Keep the Music Playing?”  \nThe 2002 album For Ella opened new doors for Patti as a performer. Moreover\, she further solidified her embrace by the jazz world with her Grammy-winning classic Avant Gershwin. Now\, after more than two decades of touring\, her take on the classic American Songbook has expanded Patti’s appeal. The 2023 release For Ella 2 celebrates the great Ella Fitzgerald in Patti’s unique song storytelling style. It also received a Grammy nomination\, her seventh. \nRecommended for fans of Anita Baker\, Patti LaBelle\, Al Jarreau and George Benson.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/patti-austin/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Rogue Valley
DESCRIPTION:  \nRogue Valley is an Americana band based in the Twin Cities. Here\, the blend of urban development and natural landscape converge along the shores of the Mississippi River. The band raced onto the local scene a little over a decade ago\, with four full-length albums in a single year. Then\, in 2016 the band followed up with the anthemic\, twangy surf-rock collection radiate/dissolve. However\, since then it’s been mostly sporadic social media posts claiming\, “Coming Soon.” \nIndividually\, the band members have all remained occupied. Vocalist Linnea Mohn shares the stage with singer-songwriters Aby Wolf and Jonatha Brooke. Drummer Luke Anderson and guitarist Peter Sieve have joined up with the Iowa-based Lissie. Also\, bassist Cody McKinney continues to push boundaries with his compositions and collaborations. Since Rogue Valley’s last release\, songwriter-vocalist Chris Koza has released three solo albums (Sleepwalkers Part 1 & 2\, and the instrumental On Horseshoe Lake). Additionally\, in 2022 he joined the legendary Gordon Lightfoot on a run that would become his final Midwest tour. \nNow the hum of optimism surrounding new music is beginning its tangible crescendo. The new album\, 2023’s Shell Game\, is a nod to natural and created structures that both contain and obscure. \nA cocoon yields a butterfly; a riverbed holds a story; a body houses a soul. A shell mirrors the meditative drone of an ocean crashing onto itself. For every journey\, there are moments and minutiae in between as bright or dark as any greater narrative. Shell Game roams familiar territory and also furthers the idea of Americana and the Rogue Valley aesthetic. \nLSD is a Minneapolis trio blending acoustic warmth\, bluesy electric guitar\, and reed-organ harmonium into a “living room eclectic” sound. Their debut EP\, I Prefer LSD\, drops September 2025. \nLSD is a new project from Minneapolis-based multi-instrumentalists Lisa Hirst Carnes\, Sean Broderick\, and David Carnes\, veteran musicians who’ve been part of the city’s music scene since the 1990s through projects like Snuggle Bunny Death Train\, Mayaflyer\, Sweet Stache\, Liminal Phase\, and A Ghost Revival. \nBlending rich acoustic textures with atmospheric electric tones\, LSD describes their sound as “living room eclectic.” It’s an intimate vibe\, with fireside guitar foundations layered in creamy\, blues-inflected electric riffs\, haunting vocals\, and organic textures from harmonium\, and subtle synths. Imagine a sonic intersection where Pentangle meets Fleetwood Mac with a hint of Iron & Wine—soulful\, and evocative. \nIn recent months\, LSD has been generating buzz with standing-room-only performances in Minneapolis. They’re currently in the studio working on their debut EP\, I Prefer LSD\, slated for release in September 2025. \nRecommended for fans of Lissie\, Jeremy Messersmith\, José Gonzalez\, and Rogue Wave.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rogue-valley-2/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Keiko Matsui
DESCRIPTION:  \nAcclaimed pianist\, composer and humanitarian Keiko Matsui’s transcendent and haunting melodies have long sought to build bridges. Her sonic cultural exchange has reached the hearts and minds of fans throughout the world. Also\, it has fostered collaborations with icons like Miles Davis\, Stevie Wonder\, Hugh Masekela and Bob James. \n“I have this dream where we can each cherish our own happiness and learn to accept and care for one another.” This declaration is a tall order but if anyone can pull it off\, Matsui can. There is a reason why the stunning\, soft-spoken\, and petite powerhouse with such a commanding presence at the piano has amassed a devout following through the years. “When I tour around the world and witness how my music cuts through our differences and connects everyone\, it makes me feel euphoric!” exclaims Keiko. Furthermore\, she has lent her voice to raise awareness for causes like The Daniel Pearl and Susan G. Komen Foundations. \nKeiko harnesses this joy on her thirtieth recording\, 2023’s Euphoria. Keiko is joined by her touring band\, bassist Rico Belled\, guitarist JP Mourao and drummer Jimmy Branly. Then\, she credits them for making the rigors of touring bearable. However\, Euphoria promises to be a watershed moment for Keiko. Here\, she has poured her heart and soul into this project and the result is an utterly inspiring\, epic statement. Keiko declares\, “At the core of this album are beauty\, strength\, energy\, love\, and hope. These are all the things in life that we need to move forward on a new path. This music is dedicated to a new era.” \nRecommended for fans of David Sanborn\, Oleta Adams\, Brian Culbertson and Bob James. \n📸: Raj Naik
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/keiko-matsui-4/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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