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SUMMARY:DakhaBrakha
DESCRIPTION:There will be no dinner service during this show. Dinner service will end at 7:30PM. \n  \n“Visually striking and sonically mesmerizing.” – Broadway World\n  \nDakhaBrakha is a music quartet from Kyiv\, Ukraine. Their “ethno chaos” sound spans years of performances prior to Russia’s 2022 invasion\, but war is in everything now. Here\, they masterfully blend Ukrainian traditional music with influences from around the world\, resulting in an unexpected new music. \nTraditional music has seen a resurgence in Ukraine over the past decades\, after being suppressed during Soviet rule. DakhaBrakha uses Ukrainian polyphony as its foundation\, interweaving complex rhythmic and melodic structures from India\, Arabia\, Africa\, and Australia. Their music is textural\, layered sounds with distinctive percussive heartbeats\, thumping bass lines\, distorted electric guitars and influences of jazz\, spoken word\, rap and even punk. DakhaBrakha calls this tapestry of influences “ethno chaos.” And this chaos is a strength\, allowing them to draw in strands of music that connect Ukraine with the world. \nThey are troubadours\, activists and educators. Though their name means Give/Take in the old language\, DakhaBrakha is new Ukraine\, both pre-colonial and post-Soviet. Moreover\, they work within a global network of art and music. They aim to help audiences see Ukraine not as a monolith\, but as a cosmopolitan culture. Furthermore\, one that takes in other cultures\, and gives in return.  \nDakhaBrakha was created in 2004 at the Kyiv Center of Contemporary Art “DAKH” by the avant-garde theatre director Vladyslav Troitskyi. Theatre work has left its mark on the band performances – their shows are always staged with a strong visual element. Projected behind them are a mix of animations from different Ukrainian artists and photos of life in today’s Ukraine.  \nThe band is currently in the process of recording their first album since 2020 in Kyiv (Ukraine)\, which combines material created before and during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. \nRecommended for fans of Dakh Daughters\, Yagódy\, Alyona Alyona and Onuka.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/dakhabrakha-jul-2026/2026-07-30/
CATEGORIES:Global
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T062641
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SUMMARY:DakhaBrakha
DESCRIPTION:There will be no dinner service during this show. Dinner service will end at 7:30PM. \n  \n“Visually striking and sonically mesmerizing.” – Broadway World\n  \nDakhaBrakha is a music quartet from Kyiv\, Ukraine. Their “ethno chaos” sound spans years of performances prior to Russia’s 2022 invasion\, but war is in everything now. Here\, they masterfully blend Ukrainian traditional music with influences from around the world\, resulting in an unexpected new music. \nTraditional music has seen a resurgence in Ukraine over the past decades\, after being suppressed during Soviet rule. DakhaBrakha uses Ukrainian polyphony as its foundation\, interweaving complex rhythmic and melodic structures from India\, Arabia\, Africa\, and Australia. Their music is textural\, layered sounds with distinctive percussive heartbeats\, thumping bass lines\, distorted electric guitars and influences of jazz\, spoken word\, rap and even punk. DakhaBrakha calls this tapestry of influences “ethno chaos.” And this chaos is a strength\, allowing them to draw in strands of music that connect Ukraine with the world. \nThey are troubadours\, activists and educators. Though their name means Give/Take in the old language\, DakhaBrakha is new Ukraine\, both pre-colonial and post-Soviet. Moreover\, they work within a global network of art and music. They aim to help audiences see Ukraine not as a monolith\, but as a cosmopolitan culture. Furthermore\, one that takes in other cultures\, and gives in return.  \nDakhaBrakha was created in 2004 at the Kyiv Center of Contemporary Art “DAKH” by the avant-garde theatre director Vladyslav Troitskyi. Theatre work has left its mark on the band performances – their shows are always staged with a strong visual element. Projected behind them are a mix of animations from different Ukrainian artists and photos of life in today’s Ukraine.  \nThe band is currently in the process of recording their first album since 2020 in Kyiv (Ukraine)\, which combines material created before and during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. \nRecommended for fans of Dakh Daughters\, Yagódy\, Alyona Alyona and Onuka.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/dakhabrakha-jul-2026/2026-07-29/
CATEGORIES:Global
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T223000
DTSTAMP:20260415T062641
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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-jul19-2026/2026-07-19/2/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T200000
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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-jul19-2026/2026-07-19/1/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T210000
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SUMMARY:James Hunter Six
DESCRIPTION:“James Hunter is one of the best voices\, and best kept secrets\, in British R&B and soul.” – Van Morrison\n  \nThe James Hunter Six returns with 2026’s Off The Fence\, delivering another dose of timeless rhythm & soul. British singer\, songwriter and Grammy-nominated James Hunter has been a legendary fixture in the scene for over three decades. There\, his gritty voice and sharp songwriting have earned him acclaim around the world. This new record features a rare duet with longtime collaborator Van Morrison (on “Ain’t That A Trip”). Here\, this marks a full-circle moment for the artist hailed by MOJO magazine as “The United Kingdom’s Greatest Soul Singer.” \nHunter and his six-piece band have toured the world for decades from tiny clubs to large festivals. Hunter also has shared stages with Mavis Staples\, Aretha Franklin\, BB King\, Etta James\, Bonnie Raitt\, and Van Morrison. Whether belting out up-tempo R&B or crafting candle-lit ballads\, James Hunter is a must-see artist. Moreover\, he effortlessly draws from the depths of his musical well\, leaving audiences captivated and craving more. \nOff The Fence is a landmark album for James Hunter himself for a number of different reasons. Thus\, in many ways it represents his past\, his present and his future. The new album is the perfect amalgam of everything that is great about James Hunter’s songwriting\, delivery and outlook. Furthermore\, it also marks a fresh start. Also\, this is his first release on Dan Auerbach’s (The Black Keys) Easy Eye Sound label. 2026 is going to be a big year for Hunter\, striking the world with music that matters. Get ready to ride with The James Hunter Six. \nRecommended for fans of Van Morrison\, Ray Charles\, Sugaray Rayford and Jackie Wilson.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/james-hunter-six-jul-2026/2026-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Blues,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T062641
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SUMMARY:James Hunter Six
DESCRIPTION:“James Hunter is one of the best voices\, and best kept secrets\, in British R&B and soul.” – Van Morrison\n  \nThe James Hunter Six returns with 2026’s Off The Fence\, delivering another dose of timeless rhythm & soul. British singer\, songwriter and Grammy-nominated James Hunter has been a legendary fixture in the scene for over three decades. There\, his gritty voice and sharp songwriting have earned him acclaim around the world. This new record features a rare duet with longtime collaborator Van Morrison (on “Ain’t That A Trip”). Here\, this marks a full-circle moment for the artist hailed by MOJO magazine as “The United Kingdom’s Greatest Soul Singer.” \nHunter and his six-piece band have toured the world for decades from tiny clubs to large festivals. Hunter also has shared stages with Mavis Staples\, Aretha Franklin\, BB King\, Etta James\, Bonnie Raitt\, and Van Morrison. Whether belting out up-tempo R&B or crafting candle-lit ballads\, James Hunter is a must-see artist. Moreover\, he effortlessly draws from the depths of his musical well\, leaving audiences captivated and craving more. \nOff The Fence is a landmark album for James Hunter himself for a number of different reasons. Thus\, in many ways it represents his past\, his present and his future. The new album is the perfect amalgam of everything that is great about James Hunter’s songwriting\, delivery and outlook. Furthermore\, it also marks a fresh start. Also\, this is his first release on Dan Auerbach’s (The Black Keys) Easy Eye Sound label. 2026 is going to be a big year for Hunter\, striking the world with music that matters. Get ready to ride with The James Hunter Six. \nRecommended for fans of Van Morrison\, Ray Charles\, Sugaray Rayford and Jackie Wilson.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/james-hunter-six-jul-2026/2026-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Blues,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T210000
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SUMMARY:Davina and The Vagabonds
DESCRIPTION:“This music\, as retro as it may be at times\, feels fun\, frisky and alive.” – American Songwriter\n  \nDavina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene. Their high-energy live shows feature level-A musicianship\, sharp-dressed professionalism and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. Also\, their influences range from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Moreover\, the band is converting audiences one show at a time\, from Vancouver to Miami and across Europe. \nMuch like the music\, the story spurns era\, expectation and classification. The often unbelievable\, sometimes harrowing\, and wholly inspiring journey of Davina Sowers gave birth to her eponymous band in 2004. As the tale goes\, she grew up in the economically depressed Allegheny town of Altoona\, PA. She now describes the town as “awesome in the industrial era\, but horrible for high school.” Then\, she was adopted by her stepfather when he was in his 80s; he passed when she was just 13. Through him and his Edison phonograph\, she first heard the music that would start her journey. For example\, The Ink Spots\, Sidney Bechet\, Louis Armstrong\, Louis Prima\, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and many others. “Great man. He was my angel and still is\,” she says. \nOn her own\, she vividly recalls hours in front of the record player at home. There\, she religiously spun Led Zeppelin\, Black Sabbath and Simon and Garfunkel records belonging to her folk singer mom. \nTo this day\, Davina still refers to music as “my first and eternal love.” Despite early dalliances with classical piano and guitar\, she developed a heavy drug habit in high school. Further\, this morphed into heroin dependency\, left her homeless\, sent her in and out of jail and brought on all manner of trouble. Kicking dope on the streets\, she “got clean\, started the band and worked [her] ass off every day since.” \nRecommended for fans of Pokey LaFarge\, Preservation Hall Jazz Band\, The Hot Sardines and Squirrel Nut Zippers.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/davina-and-the-vagabonds-jul4-2026/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz
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SUMMARY:Mindi Abair
DESCRIPTION:“an irresistible combination of power and soul” – Glide\n  \nDuring her remarkable twenty five-year recording career\, saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has garnered two Grammy nominations. Also\, she has recorded with some of the biggest names in music and built a substantial following. There\, she is loved among jazz and blues audiences for her soaring melodies and powerhouse style. Mindi received her first Grammy nomination In 2014\, in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category. Here\, this was for Summer Horns with Dave Koz\, Richard Elliot and Gerald Albright. Then\, she received a 2015 nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for her solo LP Wild Heart. Additionally\, the album featured the late Gregg Allman\, Joe Perry\, Trombone Shorty\, Booker T. Jones\, Keb’ Mo’\, and Max Weinberg.  \nYou might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol. Or maybe from sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman. Or with The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Perhaps from moonlighting on tour with Duran Duran or Aerosmith. Moreover\, as a solo artist she has consistently topped the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Blues charts. In 2018\, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers won 8 Independent Blues Awards including Artist of the Year. Also\, an Independent Music Award for Best Blues Song Fan Award for “Pretty Good For A Girl” featuring Joe Bonamassa. Further\, in 2019\, 2020 and 2021 Mindi was nominated by the Blues Music Awards for Best Instrumentalist: Horn.  \nAs creator\, designer and owner\, Mindi launched www.wineandjazz.com in 2019 as a lifestyle concept. Here\, she brings together the worlds of wine and music through members-only exclusive wines paired with personally curated music playlists. Also\, label art and branded wine\, and music worldwide adventures and new year’s eve events. \nMINDI ABAIR: WINE AND JAZZ TASTING EXPERIENCE – VIP MEET & GREET\n  \nRecommended for fans of Peter White\, Candy Dulfer\, Dave Koz and Cory Wong.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mindi-abair-jul1-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T062641
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SUMMARY:VIP Event: Mindi Abair
DESCRIPTION:MINDI ABAIR: WINE AND JAZZ TASTING EXPERIENCE – VIP MEET & GREET\n  \nIMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show. \nMake it an extra special night and join Mindi Abair for a pre-show wine-tasting experience for only $30. Tickets to this event are very limited. \nHosted by Mindi Abair + wine expert Eric Guerra\, you are invited to a private pre-show event where you will be entertained and participate through a very special wine + music experience. Pouring their company’s WINEandJAZZ.com fine wines\, Eric will walk the group through an informative wine-by-wine “taste like a sommelier” master class\, while Mindi then pairs each wine style with a live performance song.   \nMindi Abair – JUL 1 • 7pm Performance \nCheck-in Time: Please arrive at the venue by 4:30PM. \nAfter check-in\, you’ll be escorted to the VIP area for the meet & greet\, which takes place before doors open at 5:30 PM. \n\n“an irresistible combination of power and soul” – Glide\n  \nDuring her remarkable twenty five-year recording career\, saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has garnered two Grammy nominations. Also\, she has recorded with some of the biggest names in music and built a substantial following. There\, she is loved among jazz and blues audiences for her soaring melodies and powerhouse style. Mindi received her first Grammy nomination In 2014\, in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category. Here\, this was for Summer Horns with Dave Koz\, Richard Elliot and Gerald Albright. Then\, she received a 2015 nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for her solo LP Wild Heart. Additionally\, the album featured the late Gregg Allman\, Joe Perry\, Trombone Shorty\, Booker T. Jones\, Keb’ Mo’\, and Max Weinberg.  \nYou might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol. Or maybe from sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman. Or with The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Perhaps from moonlighting on tour with Duran Duran or Aerosmith. Moreover\, as a solo artist she has consistently topped the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Blues charts. In 2018\, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers won 8 Independent Blues Awards including Artist of the Year. Also\, an Independent Music Award for Best Blues Song Fan Award for “Pretty Good For A Girl” featuring Joe Bonamassa. Further\, in 2019\, 2020 and 2021 Mindi was nominated by the Blues Music Awards for Best Instrumentalist: Horn.  \nAs creator\, designer and owner\, Mindi launched www.wineandjazz.com in 2019 as a lifestyle concept. Here\, she brings together the worlds of wine and music through members-only exclusive wines paired with personally curated music playlists. Also\, label art and branded wine\, and music worldwide adventures and new year’s eve events. \nRecommended for fans of Peter White\, Candy Dulfer\, Dave Koz and Cory Wong.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/vip-event-mindi-abair-jul1-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T062641
CREATED:20260401T144500Z
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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:20260415T062641
CREATED:20260310T220335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T131420Z
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SUMMARY:Holly Cole
DESCRIPTION:“intensely original\, full of emotion\, suave sophistication\, and expression” – AllMusic\n  \nHolly Cole isn’t one of those artists who falls into any one category. Her smoky voice is sultry\, her arrangements smart and sexy. Additionally\, she and her musicians very uniquely reshape traditional jazz\, pop and country standards.  \nCole recently released her thirteenth studio album\, 2025’s Dark Moon. There\, she teamed up with her long-time live performance partners along with additional musicians to create rich harmonies and layers. Thus\, this album is a true ensemble project that highlights her signature style. The first featured single is “No Moon At All”\, an up-tempo\, sexy version of the track originally recorded by Peggy Lee. Here\, she features a wonderful Howard Levy (2-time Grammy winner\, friend\, and original member of the Flecktones) harmonica solo. \nMs. Cole is a is a world-renowned Juno award winning Canadian singer who began her career in 1989. Then\, she released her 4-song EP Christmas Blues followed by her debut album\, 1990’s Girl Talk. In 1992\, she released Blame It on My Youth which included her version of “Calling You”\, a hit single in Japan. The next album\, Don’t Smoke In Bed featured her rendition of Johnny Nash’s “I Can See Clearly Now”. Then\, her following release\, the critically acclaimed Temptation\, showcased material exclusively written by Tom Waits\, one of Holly’s favorite songwriters.  \nShe has gone on to record many more full-length recordings including her latest\, 2025’s Dark Moon. There\, she and her wonderful band reinvent songs from Marty Balin\, Peggy Lee\, Hal David\, Burt Bacharach and Johnny Mercer. \nRecommended for fans of Peggy Lee\, Diana Krall\, Jane Monheit and Rickie Lee Jones.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/holly-cole-jun28-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T062641
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T062641
CREATED:20260326T202032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T135901Z
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SUMMARY:L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE: EP Release
DESCRIPTION:“brassy\, smooth\, and syncopated with perfect finesse.” – Mpls.St.Paul\n  \nArthur L.A. Buckner is a drummer extraordinaire\, performing musician\, teaching artist\, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a master’s degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music. Over the last four years\, L.A. Buckner & Big Homie have released two critically acclaimed albums. Additionally\, they have performed to sold out audiences in venues across the country.  \nIn August 2020\, L.A. took iTunes by storm with the release of his debut album BiG HOMiE. There\, the album reached Number One on the Jazz chart within twenty-four hours of its release.  \nIn October 2024\, L.A. released his second album entitled Norfside. Here\, Norfside brings his musical vision full circle\, back to his roots. Moreover\, the new album pays homage to the community and the music he grew up with. Also\, Buckner honors the many other “Norfside” musicians that blazed a trail for him to follow. The album was produced by L.A. and the band\, mixed by Jesse Ray Ernster\, and mastered by the legendary Herb Powers. The new album is a step ahead from the previous album\, musically and sonically. Also\, it takes the band to a variety of new destinations. \nRecommended for fans of Robert Glasper\, Snarky Puppy\, Nate Smith and Butcher Brown.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/l-a-buckner-big-homie-ep-release-jun25-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T230000
DTSTAMP:20260415T062641
CREATED:20260331T175802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T134157Z
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Alchemy
DESCRIPTION:“Utter perfection.” – PopMatters\n  \nGreg Carmichael says\, “Well at least nobody could ever accuse us of releasing too much music! But I think our fans know by now that we’re a little obsessive about only releasing music when we have something ready that we really love.” There\, they released their latest EP\, The Empire of Lights\, in 2025. \nHere\, the four tracks on their latest release revisit familiar themes for longtime fans. Moreover\, they play a western shuffle on “8\,000 Miles” and inject reggae flavours into “Alisio”. Also\, they deliver upbeat joy on “Back to Back” and the laid-back groove of “Other People”. “We hope there’s something here for everyone\,” says Miles Gilderdale. “We’re very lucky that over the years we’ve found fans that just get what we’re doing\, so we can wear our influences on our sleeves and not have to try and fit into any one style.’ \nThe band has been recording and touring for over thirty-five years. However\, that spirit of never trying to fit in may help explain the band’s longevity. Here\, they just make music that they love. “I feel really grateful that we’ve been on such a long journey with our fans and they’re still there with us.” Greg says\, “We talk after shows and it’s always such an honor to hear the stories of how our music has been the soundtrack to so many people’s lives.” \nHere\, this EP starts a series of shorter musical releases that will eventually combine into a full album. Miles says\, ‘We know that these days people listen to our music in lots of different ways. But I think we all remember the thrill of bringing a new record home and listening from start to finish. So we try and make sure everything we release works in that way as well as on playlists.” \nRecommended for fans of Fourplay\, David Benoit\, Peter White and Larry Carlton.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/acoustic-alchemy-jun23-2026/2026-06-23/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T062641
CREATED:20260331T175802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T134157Z
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Alchemy
DESCRIPTION:“Utter perfection.” – PopMatters\n  \nGreg Carmichael says\, “Well at least nobody could ever accuse us of releasing too much music! But I think our fans know by now that we’re a little obsessive about only releasing music when we have something ready that we really love.” There\, they released their latest EP\, The Empire of Lights\, in 2025. \nHere\, the four tracks on their latest release revisit familiar themes for longtime fans. Moreover\, they play a western shuffle on “8\,000 Miles” and inject reggae flavours into “Alisio”. Also\, they deliver upbeat joy on “Back to Back” and the laid-back groove of “Other People”. “We hope there’s something here for everyone\,” says Miles Gilderdale. “We’re very lucky that over the years we’ve found fans that just get what we’re doing\, so we can wear our influences on our sleeves and not have to try and fit into any one style.’ \nThe band has been recording and touring for over thirty-five years. However\, that spirit of never trying to fit in may help explain the band’s longevity. Here\, they just make music that they love. “I feel really grateful that we’ve been on such a long journey with our fans and they’re still there with us.” Greg says\, “We talk after shows and it’s always such an honor to hear the stories of how our music has been the soundtrack to so many people’s lives.” \nHere\, this EP starts a series of shorter musical releases that will eventually combine into a full album. Miles says\, ‘We know that these days people listen to our music in lots of different ways. But I think we all remember the thrill of bringing a new record home and listening from start to finish. So we try and make sure everything we release works in that way as well as on playlists.” \nRecommended for fans of Fourplay\, David Benoit\, Peter White and Larry Carlton.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/acoustic-alchemy-jun23-2026/2026-06-23/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T230000
DTSTAMP:20260415T062641
CREATED:20260317T173842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T135915Z
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SUMMARY:John Pizzarelli Trio: Dear Mr. Bennett
DESCRIPTION:“A tour de force… a rare entertainer of the old school.” – Seattle Times \n  \nGrammy-winning guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli celebrates the centennial of iconic singer Tony Bennett with a pair of heartfelt tributes. 2026’s Dear Mr. Bennett features Pizzarelli’s trio with bassist Mike Karn and pianist Isaiah J. Thompson. Here\, they perform timeless songs that Bennett made famous. Then\, a 5-song EP will follow on August 7\, the week of Bennett’s 100th birthday \nWhen Tony Bennett passed away in July 2023\, the entire world of music felt the loss. Few artists have made as profound an impact over such a wide range of styles and eras. For example\, Bennett’s connections spanned Frank Sinatra\, Bill Evans\, Willie Nelson and Lady Gaga. \nFor world-renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli\, Bennett was more than simply an influence. Pizzarelli’s late father\, the revered guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli\, was a frequent sideman for the legendary singer. There\, Bucky appeared on albums including 1960’s To My Wonderful One and 1969’s I’ve Gotta Be Me. Later\, John got his own opportunity to accompany Bennett for a radio broadcast with pianist Ralph Sharon and bassist Jay Leonhart. \nThe admiration ran both ways – Bennett often attended many of Pizzarelli’s performances. Additionally\, he sketched Pizzarelli’s likeness on two occasions. In fact\, Bennett created the charming artwork that graces the cover of Dear Mr. Bennett. Moreover\, he rendered it during an engagement at Feinstein’s nightclub at New York’s Loews Regency hotel. \nRecommended for fans of Bucky Pizzarelli\, Frank Vignola\, Howard Alden and Russell Malone.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-pizzarelli-trio-dear-mr-bennett-jun22-2026/2026-06-22/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T062641
CREATED:20260317T173842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T135915Z
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SUMMARY:John Pizzarelli Trio: Dear Mr. Bennett
DESCRIPTION:“A tour de force… a rare entertainer of the old school.” – Seattle Times \n  \nGrammy-winning guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli celebrates the centennial of iconic singer Tony Bennett with a pair of heartfelt tributes. 2026’s Dear Mr. Bennett features Pizzarelli’s trio with bassist Mike Karn and pianist Isaiah J. Thompson. Here\, they perform timeless songs that Bennett made famous. Then\, a 5-song EP will follow on August 7\, the week of Bennett’s 100th birthday \nWhen Tony Bennett passed away in July 2023\, the entire world of music felt the loss. Few artists have made as profound an impact over such a wide range of styles and eras. For example\, Bennett’s connections spanned Frank Sinatra\, Bill Evans\, Willie Nelson and Lady Gaga. \nFor world-renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli\, Bennett was more than simply an influence. Pizzarelli’s late father\, the revered guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli\, was a frequent sideman for the legendary singer. There\, Bucky appeared on albums including 1960’s To My Wonderful One and 1969’s I’ve Gotta Be Me. Later\, John got his own opportunity to accompany Bennett for a radio broadcast with pianist Ralph Sharon and bassist Jay Leonhart. \nThe admiration ran both ways – Bennett often attended many of Pizzarelli’s performances. Additionally\, he sketched Pizzarelli’s likeness on two occasions. In fact\, Bennett created the charming artwork that graces the cover of Dear Mr. Bennett. Moreover\, he rendered it during an engagement at Feinstein’s nightclub at New York’s Loews Regency hotel. \nRecommended for fans of Bucky Pizzarelli\, Frank Vignola\, Howard Alden and Russell Malone.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-pizzarelli-trio-dear-mr-bennett-jun22-2026/2026-06-22/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T062641
CREATED:20260402T202506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T140349Z
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SUMMARY:Kevin Kling & Larry Long
DESCRIPTION:“The interplay of song and story between these two longtime friends is magical. They build off of each other to share personal history that powerfully evokes time\, place\, and community.” –John Crippen\, Hennepin History Museum\n  \nGiven the number of “World’s Greatest Dad” coffee mugs\, there seems to be a fair bit of elasticity in the voting process. Larry Long and Kevin Kling are two of Minnesota’s prodigal sons. Here\, they celebrate in story and song some of the fathers and father figures that helped sculpt their lives. Larry also brings the perspective of a father and grandfather. An evening to share a laugh\, maybe shed a tear\, as they remember the men who gave it their all. If you are a dad\, a future dad\, have a dad\, know a dad… Or none of the above and just want to have a great time\, this is the show for you. \nKling and Long have been friends since they traveled the Mississippi River together in 1983. Then\, Kevin worked with Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater’s Circle of Water Circus. Also\, Larry was with the Misissippi River Revival. Moreover\, both share a deep connection to community\, family and this incredible region. \n  \n“they were both at their best – their wisdom\, their performance\, their humanity.” – Marge Ostroushko\n  \nLarry is a force in the folk music world. There\, he works with First Nations\, farmers\, Labor\, the environment\, elders and kids\, royalty and paupers. Furthermore\, his voice and guitar are at times a beacon\, a eulogy\, battle cry\, a comfort\, a prayer\, a celebration. \nKevin is a storyteller\, performing in libraries\, gymnasiums\, hospitals\, and VFWs. Additionally\, off-Broadway\, The Guthrie\, PBS\, the National Storytelling Festival. He is known for stories with humor and heart. \nRecommended for fans of Mark Twain\, Pete Seeger\, Garrison Keillor\, Arlo Guthrie\, Bill Evans\, and John Prine.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kevin-kling-larry-long-jun20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T233000
DTSTAMP:20260415T062641
CREATED:20260318T151356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T192608Z
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SUMMARY:Kronos Quartet: Live Album Recording
DESCRIPTION:David Harrington\, violin\nGabriela Díaz\, violin\nAyane Kozasa\, viola\nPaul Wiancko\, cello \nFor over fifty years\, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet has reimagined what the string quartet experience can be. One of the most celebrated and influential groups of our era\, Kronos has given thousands of concerts worldwide. Additionally\, they have released more than seventy recordings and collaborated with many of the world’s most accomplished composers and performers across many genres. Kronos has received over forty awards\, including three Grammys and the Polar Music\, Avery Fisher\, and Edison Klassiek Oeuvre Prizes. In 2024\, Kronos’ Pieces of Africa album was inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. Most recently\, Kronos Quartet has been selected as the Doomsday Clock Artists in Residence for The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. \nThrough its nonprofit organization\, Kronos Performing Arts Association (KPAA)\, Kronos has commissioned more than 1\,100 works and arrangements for quartet. KPAA also manages Kronos’ concert tours\, local performances\, recordings\, and education programs. There\, in its most ambitious commissioning effort to date\, KPAA has recently completed Kronos Fifty for the Future. Through this initiative\, Kronos has commissioned—and distributed online for free—fifty new works for string quartet. Here\, these are designed for students and emerging professionals\, written by composers from around the world. \nPROGRAM TO BE SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING\nJlin (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Little Black Book **\nAbel Meeropol (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Strange Fruit (inspired by Billie Holiday) +\nNeil Young (arr. Paul Wiancko) / Ohio +\nMichael Gordon / The Sad Park – Part 4: And all the persons that were in the airplane died. *\nJohn Coltrane (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Alabama +\nLink Wray (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Rumble +\nTraditional (arr. Jonathan Berger) / Ya Taali’een ‘ala el-Jabal (inspired by Rim Banna) +\nJ. Fred Coots (arr. Jacob Garchik) / For All We Know (inspired by Nina Simone) +\nAleksandra Vrebalov / My Desert\, My Rose **\nKronos Quartet featuring Joe Rainey and Andrew Broder / TBD \nPROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE\n* Written for Kronos\n** Written for Kronos Fifty for the Future\n+ Arranged for Kronos \nRecommended for fans of Philip Glass\, Laurie Anderson\, Zoe Keating and Bang On a Can All-Stars.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kronos-quartet-jun-2026/2026-06-19/2/
CATEGORIES:Classical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T062641
CREATED:20260318T151356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T192608Z
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SUMMARY:Kronos Quartet: Live Album Recording
DESCRIPTION:David Harrington\, violin\nGabriela Díaz\, violin\nAyane Kozasa\, viola\nPaul Wiancko\, cello \nFor over fifty years\, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet has reimagined what the string quartet experience can be. One of the most celebrated and influential groups of our era\, Kronos has given thousands of concerts worldwide. Additionally\, they have released more than seventy recordings and collaborated with many of the world’s most accomplished composers and performers across many genres. Kronos has received over forty awards\, including three Grammys and the Polar Music\, Avery Fisher\, and Edison Klassiek Oeuvre Prizes. In 2024\, Kronos’ Pieces of Africa album was inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. Most recently\, Kronos Quartet has been selected as the Doomsday Clock Artists in Residence for The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. \nThrough its nonprofit organization\, Kronos Performing Arts Association (KPAA)\, Kronos has commissioned more than 1\,100 works and arrangements for quartet. KPAA also manages Kronos’ concert tours\, local performances\, recordings\, and education programs. There\, in its most ambitious commissioning effort to date\, KPAA has recently completed Kronos Fifty for the Future. Through this initiative\, Kronos has commissioned—and distributed online for free—fifty new works for string quartet. Here\, these are designed for students and emerging professionals\, written by composers from around the world. \nPROGRAM TO BE SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING\nJlin (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Little Black Book **\nAbel Meeropol (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Strange Fruit (inspired by Billie Holiday) +\nNeil Young (arr. Paul Wiancko) / Ohio +\nMichael Gordon / The Sad Park – Part 4: And all the persons that were in the airplane died. *\nJohn Coltrane (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Alabama +\nLink Wray (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Rumble +\nTraditional (arr. Jonathan Berger) / Ya Taali’een ‘ala el-Jabal (inspired by Rim Banna) +\nJ. Fred Coots (arr. Jacob Garchik) / For All We Know (inspired by Nina Simone) +\nAleksandra Vrebalov / My Desert\, My Rose **\nKronos Quartet featuring Joe Rainey and Andrew Broder / TBD \nPROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE\n* Written for Kronos\n** Written for Kronos Fifty for the Future\n+ Arranged for Kronos \nRecommended for fans of Philip Glass\, Laurie Anderson\, Zoe Keating and Bang On a Can All-Stars.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kronos-quartet-jun-2026/2026-06-19/1/
CATEGORIES:Classical
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SUMMARY:Kronos Quartet: Live Album Recording
DESCRIPTION:David Harrington\, violin\nGabriela Díaz\, violin\nAyane Kozasa\, viola\nPaul Wiancko\, cello \nFor over fifty years\, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet has reimagined what the string quartet experience can be. One of the most celebrated and influential groups of our era\, Kronos has given thousands of concerts worldwide. Additionally\, they have released more than seventy recordings and collaborated with many of the world’s most accomplished composers and performers across many genres. Kronos has received over forty awards\, including three Grammys and the Polar Music\, Avery Fisher\, and Edison Klassiek Oeuvre Prizes. In 2024\, Kronos’ Pieces of Africa album was inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. Most recently\, Kronos Quartet has been selected as the Doomsday Clock Artists in Residence for The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. \nThrough its nonprofit organization\, Kronos Performing Arts Association (KPAA)\, Kronos has commissioned more than 1\,100 works and arrangements for quartet. KPAA also manages Kronos’ concert tours\, local performances\, recordings\, and education programs. There\, in its most ambitious commissioning effort to date\, KPAA has recently completed Kronos Fifty for the Future. Through this initiative\, Kronos has commissioned—and distributed online for free—fifty new works for string quartet. Here\, these are designed for students and emerging professionals\, written by composers from around the world. \nPROGRAM TO BE SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING\nJlin (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Little Black Book **\nAbel Meeropol (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Strange Fruit (inspired by Billie Holiday) +\nNeil Young (arr. Paul Wiancko) / Ohio +\nMichael Gordon / The Sad Park – Part 4: And all the persons that were in the airplane died. *\nJohn Coltrane (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Alabama +\nLink Wray (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Rumble +\nTraditional (arr. Jonathan Berger) / Ya Taali’een ‘ala el-Jabal (inspired by Rim Banna) +\nJ. Fred Coots (arr. Jacob Garchik) / For All We Know (inspired by Nina Simone) +\nAleksandra Vrebalov / My Desert\, My Rose **\nKronos Quartet featuring Joe Rainey and Andrew Broder / TBD \nPROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE\n* Written for Kronos\n** Written for Kronos Fifty for the Future\n+ Arranged for Kronos \nRecommended for fans of Philip Glass\, Laurie Anderson\, Zoe Keating and Bang On a Can All-Stars.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kronos-quartet-jun-2026/2026-06-18/2/
CATEGORIES:Classical
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SUMMARY:Kronos Quartet: Live Album Recording
DESCRIPTION:David Harrington\, violin\nGabriela Díaz\, violin\nAyane Kozasa\, viola\nPaul Wiancko\, cello \nFor over fifty years\, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet has reimagined what the string quartet experience can be. One of the most celebrated and influential groups of our era\, Kronos has given thousands of concerts worldwide. Additionally\, they have released more than seventy recordings and collaborated with many of the world’s most accomplished composers and performers across many genres. Kronos has received over forty awards\, including three Grammys and the Polar Music\, Avery Fisher\, and Edison Klassiek Oeuvre Prizes. In 2024\, Kronos’ Pieces of Africa album was inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. Most recently\, Kronos Quartet has been selected as the Doomsday Clock Artists in Residence for The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. \nThrough its nonprofit organization\, Kronos Performing Arts Association (KPAA)\, Kronos has commissioned more than 1\,100 works and arrangements for quartet. KPAA also manages Kronos’ concert tours\, local performances\, recordings\, and education programs. There\, in its most ambitious commissioning effort to date\, KPAA has recently completed Kronos Fifty for the Future. Through this initiative\, Kronos has commissioned—and distributed online for free—fifty new works for string quartet. Here\, these are designed for students and emerging professionals\, written by composers from around the world. \nPROGRAM TO BE SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING\nJlin (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Little Black Book **\nAbel Meeropol (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Strange Fruit (inspired by Billie Holiday) +\nNeil Young (arr. Paul Wiancko) / Ohio +\nMichael Gordon / The Sad Park – Part 4: And all the persons that were in the airplane died. *\nJohn Coltrane (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Alabama +\nLink Wray (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Rumble +\nTraditional (arr. Jonathan Berger) / Ya Taali’een ‘ala el-Jabal (inspired by Rim Banna) +\nJ. Fred Coots (arr. Jacob Garchik) / For All We Know (inspired by Nina Simone) +\nAleksandra Vrebalov / My Desert\, My Rose **\nKronos Quartet featuring Joe Rainey and Andrew Broder / TBD \nPROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE\n* Written for Kronos\n** Written for Kronos Fifty for the Future\n+ Arranged for Kronos \nRecommended for fans of Philip Glass\, Laurie Anderson\, Zoe Keating and Bang On a Can All-Stars.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kronos-quartet-jun-2026/2026-06-18/1/
CATEGORIES:Classical
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SUMMARY:Rodney Crowell
DESCRIPTION:“the King of Country Music” – Pop Matters\n  \nOn his vibrant twentieth studio album\, 2025’s Airline Highway\, Rodney Crowell explores love\, memory\, and musical kinship. Furthermore\, he does so with a new generation of roots artists. Here\, the album captures a spontaneous spirit—blending Crowell’s storytelling prowess with contributions from his talented band. Thus\, Airline Highway reflects on the past while celebrating the present. The album is inspired by the swamp-pop sounds of his youth and was recorded in the heart of Cajun country. From rollicking barnburners to haunting ballads\, Crowell delivers a wise\, joyful meditation on legacy and letting go. Thus\, the album has been described as “a document of falling in love with music all over again”. \nCrowell has long represented a bridge between classic outlaw country\, Americana\, and contemporary songwriting craft. This is evident on his debut album from 1978 as well as on Airline Highway.  \nCrowell’s C.V. is nothing short of astonishing. A songwriting legend\, he’s penned hits for Emmylou Harris\, Johnny Cash\, Waylon Jennings\, Rosanne Cash\, Keith Urban\, and more. He has earned two Grammy Awards\, including Best Country Song for “After All This Time”. Furthermore\, he has seen success as a recording artist\, too. 1988’s Diamonds & Dirt produced an unprecedented five consecutive Number One singles on the country charts. The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inducted Crowell in 2003. \nRecommended for fans of Johnny Cash\, Willie Nelson\, Waylon Jennings and Rosanne Cash.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rodney-crowell-jun17-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T210000
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CREATED:20260317T173119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T135802Z
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SUMMARY:Lissie
DESCRIPTION:“a fine songwriter… passionate vocals” – Pitchfork\n  \nIn 2022 Lissie released her critically acclaimed Americana-tinged indie folk album Carving Canyons. Here\, the album is a fresh chapter in an already impressive career. Carving Canyons focuses upon finding an inner strength to face the uncertainties of the future. Further\, she maintains hope to battle personal and social adversity\, no matter how tough those challenges appear to be. \nMost recently\, Lissie released 2025’s Promises\, a covers EP with a unique touch. She has picked a six-song collection of famous and renowned songs that hold personal significance to her own life experiences. Thus\, that personal touch gives the songs an added layer of emotion. There\, Lissie brings something fresh and unique to material that is still instantly recognizable. \nLissie’s storied career took off with 2010’s Catching A Tiger which was certified Gold in the UK. Additionally\, her other three studio albums have all reached the UK Top Twenty. Her previous album\, 2018’s Castles\, was her highest charting record to date when it debuted at Number Nine. Her other experiences include appearances on the TV shows Twin Peaks and most recently Loudermilk. There\, she played Lizzie Poole in the third season and performed her song “When I’m Alone”. \nRecommended for fans of Ellie Goulding\, Neko Case\, Brandi Carlile and Patty Griffin.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/lissie-jun-2026/2026-06-13/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T210000
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SUMMARY:Lissie
DESCRIPTION:“a fine songwriter… passionate vocals” – Pitchfork\n  \nIn 2022 Lissie released her critically acclaimed Americana-tinged indie folk album Carving Canyons. Here\, the album is a fresh chapter in an already impressive career. Carving Canyons focuses upon finding an inner strength to face the uncertainties of the future. Further\, she maintains hope to battle personal and social adversity\, no matter how tough those challenges appear to be. \nMost recently\, Lissie released 2025’s Promises\, a covers EP with a unique touch. She has picked a six-song collection of famous and renowned songs that hold personal significance to her own life experiences. Thus\, that personal touch gives the songs an added layer of emotion. There\, Lissie brings something fresh and unique to material that is still instantly recognizable. \nLissie’s storied career took off with 2010’s Catching A Tiger which was certified Gold in the UK. Additionally\, her other three studio albums have all reached the UK Top Twenty. Her previous album\, 2018’s Castles\, was her highest charting record to date when it debuted at Number Nine. Her other experiences include appearances on the TV shows Twin Peaks and most recently Loudermilk. There\, she played Lizzie Poole in the third season and performed her song “When I’m Alone”. \nRecommended for fans of Ellie Goulding\, Neko Case\, Brandi Carlile and Patty Griffin.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/lissie-jun-2026/2026-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T062641
CREATED:20260303T211837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T133247Z
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SUMMARY:Inara George (of The Bird and the Bee)
DESCRIPTION:“exploring the intersection between jazz\, Tropicalia\, and indie pop” – AllMusic\n  \nInara George is a Los Angeles–based singer and songwriter whose voice and musicality move easily between pop\, folk\, and jazz. Here\, she is best known as one half of The Bird and the Bee with Grammy-winning producer Greg Kurstin. Additionally\, she is a member of The Living Sisters. She has built a rich and varied career that spans acclaimed solo work\, collaborations with VanDyke Parks and Michael Andrews. Furthermore\, her performances range from venues like the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall to beloved Los Angeles clubs like Largo and the Troubadour. \nHer latest release is 2026’s Songs of Douglass and Littell. There\, she revisits music written years ago by her friends and longtime collaborators Philip Littell and Eliot Douglass. The album offers a fresh interpretation of their work—one that veers into new territory for George. Moreover\, she dives more deeply into jazz-inspired phrasing\, harmony\, and mood than ever before. However\, these interpretations fit seamlessly within the arc of her broader catalog. Here\, they reflect the same warmth\, wit\, and melodic imagination that define her earlier work. In performance\, the music from Songs of Douglass and Littell feel like a natural extension of the voice and sensibility that have long been at the heart of her sound. \nRecommended for fans of Nellie McKay\, The Bird and the Bee\, Amos Lee & Ingrid Michaelson.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/inara-george-of-the-bird-and-the-bee-jun10-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band
DESCRIPTION:“a living link to the old blues tradition.” – Mick Jagger\n  \nIf anyone knows where to find the blues\, it’s Taj Mahal\, a brilliant artist with a musicologist’s mind. Here\, he has pursued and elevated the roots of beloved sounds with boundless devotion and skill. Then\, as he traced origins to the American South\, the Caribbean\, Africa\, and elsewhere\, he created entirely new sounds. As a result\, rock-and-roll icons such as Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones revere him. Also\, ambitious artists toiling in obscurity who are determined to combine sounds in new ways view him as a hero. No one combines tradition and avant-garde approaches as seamlessly. Come hear hits such as “Lovin’ in My Baby’s Eyes”\, Queen Bee”\, & “Everybody is Somebody”.  \nMahal remains an active force in roots music across a career spanning more than six decades. In 2025\, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Also\, he won Best Traditional Blues Album for his collaboration with Keb’ Mo’ on Get On Board. \nTaj Mahal and the Phantom Blues Band form a collaboration between the blues legend and a top-tier backing band. The Phantom Blues Band formed in the 1990s to back Taj Mahal on his album Dancing the Blues. Then\, they embarked on a successful career in their own right while continuing to tour and record with Mahal. Moreover\, they blend various genres like blues\, jazz\, R&B\, and rock. Additionally\, the band members themselves are accomplished studio musicians who have worked with many famous artists. \nRecommended for fans of Keb’ Mo’\, Muddy Waters\, Dr. John and Champion Jack Dupree.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/taj-mahal-the-phantom-blues-band-jun-2026/2026-06-05/
CATEGORIES:Blues
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SUMMARY:Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band
DESCRIPTION:“a living link to the old blues tradition.” – Mick Jagger\n  \nIf anyone knows where to find the blues\, it’s Taj Mahal\, a brilliant artist with a musicologist’s mind. Here\, he has pursued and elevated the roots of beloved sounds with boundless devotion and skill. Then\, as he traced origins to the American South\, the Caribbean\, Africa\, and elsewhere\, he created entirely new sounds. As a result\, rock-and-roll icons such as Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones revere him. Also\, ambitious artists toiling in obscurity who are determined to combine sounds in new ways view him as a hero. No one combines tradition and avant-garde approaches as seamlessly. Come hear hits such as “Lovin’ in My Baby’s Eyes”\, Queen Bee”\, & “Everybody is Somebody”.  \nMahal remains an active force in roots music across a career spanning more than six decades. In 2025\, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Also\, he won Best Traditional Blues Album for his collaboration with Keb’ Mo’ on Get On Board. \nTaj Mahal and the Phantom Blues Band form a collaboration between the blues legend and a top-tier backing band. The Phantom Blues Band formed in the 1990s to back Taj Mahal on his album Dancing the Blues. Then\, they embarked on a successful career in their own right while continuing to tour and record with Mahal. Moreover\, they blend various genres like blues\, jazz\, R&B\, and rock. Additionally\, the band members themselves are accomplished studio musicians who have worked with many famous artists. \nRecommended for fans of Keb’ Mo’\, Muddy Waters\, Dr. John and Champion Jack Dupree.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/taj-mahal-the-phantom-blues-band-jun-2026/2026-06-04/
CATEGORIES:Blues
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