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SUMMARY:Songstress - A Tribute to Anita Baker
DESCRIPTION:“intensely\, passionately romantic… sophisticated pop-soul” – New York Times\n  \nWith her classy\, refined brand of romantic soul\, Anita Baker was one of the definitive voices of R&B in the 1980s. She is often associated with the “quiet storm” sub-genre. However\, Baker’s sound incorporates not only R&B\, but also elements of jazz\, gospel\, and pop. In this new show\, an all-star collection of Twin Cities talent celebrates her biggest hits and her enduring sound.  \nA member of the Midwest music scene for many years\, Ginger Commodore is a regular visitor to the Dakota stage. Classically trained\, gospel influenced\, and jazz inspired\, Ginger’s musical foundation is a true amalgam of musical styles. Further\, Ginger presents her sound with her own unique delivery. \nOriginally from Chicago\, Kendra Glenn realized her gift of singing at age 10 in church choir. Then\, Kendra moved to the Twin Cities in the early 90’s and has made herself a household name. Furthermore\, she has worked with Nicholas David\, R Factor\, Scott Holt\, and many others. \nAimee K. Bryant’s work has always revolved around a well-told story. A longtime member of the Twin Cities theater scene\, she performs on some of the nation’s most acclaimed stages. For example\, The Guthrie Theatre\, Ten Thousand Things\, Penumbra Theatre and the Children’s Theatre Company. Furthermore\, she is a Founding Ensemble Member of Congo Square Theatre. McKnight Theatre selected her as an Artist Fellow\, and City Pages named her Actress of the Year. \nBand:\nDeevo Dee\, guitar\nBrian Ziemniak\, keyboards\nTony Axtell\, bass\nBrian Kendrick\, drums\nDaryl Boudreaux\, percussion \nRecommended for fans of Vanessa Williams\, Luther Vandross\, Peabo Bryson and Patti LaBelle.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/songstress-a-tribute-to-anita-baker-feb16-2026/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Kandace Springs
DESCRIPTION:“a voice that could melt snow” – Prince\n  \nPianist and singer Kandace Springs is one of the premier female artists of the jazz/soul genre. Her natural gifts for lyricism and soulfulness have earned her recognition worldwide. Further\, her late mentor Prince described her as having “a voice that could melt snow”.  \nThe Nashville native has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments. Here\, she has made several national TV appearances\, and headlines major jazz festivals. Moreover\, she has collaborated with such luminaries as Christian McBride\, Roy Hargrove\, David Sanborn and Norah Jones. The Washington Post exclaims\, “Kandace Springs’s voice is undeniable. It’s one of those generational voices; from the first note\, you know it’s special.”  \nShe embodies the same spirit and soul of the great vocalists of the past on whose shoulders she stands. She simultaneously draws on jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald and Carmen McRae and multi-genre masters like Nina Simone and Roberta Flack. To that end\, Springs recently released an orchestral reimagining of Billie Holiday’s Lady in Satin. Kandace looks forward to releasing a new album in Spring 2026 and hitting the road backed by her ace all-female rhythm section.  \nKandace’s 2024 release\, Run Your Race\, was a tribute to her late father\, legendary Nashville soul singer Scat Springs. Here\, it is the first album of hers to feature almost all original songs. Every song was written by Kandace both solo and with some stellar collaborators. Prior to that in 2020\, Kandace released The Women Who Raised Me. There\, the album garnered five-star reviews from DownBeat and The New Yorker. Additionally\, it won the Deutscher JazzPreis for best vocal album of the year. \nRecommended for fans of Lizz Wright\, Gregory Porter\, Cassandra Wilson and Prince.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kandace-springs/2026-02-17/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Kandace Springs
DESCRIPTION:“a voice that could melt snow” – Prince\n  \nPianist and singer Kandace Springs is one of the premier female artists of the jazz/soul genre. Her natural gifts for lyricism and soulfulness have earned her recognition worldwide. Further\, her late mentor Prince described her as having “a voice that could melt snow”.  \nThe Nashville native has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments. Here\, she has made several national TV appearances\, and headlines major jazz festivals. Moreover\, she has collaborated with such luminaries as Christian McBride\, Roy Hargrove\, David Sanborn and Norah Jones. The Washington Post exclaims\, “Kandace Springs’s voice is undeniable. It’s one of those generational voices; from the first note\, you know it’s special.”  \nShe embodies the same spirit and soul of the great vocalists of the past on whose shoulders she stands. She simultaneously draws on jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald and Carmen McRae and multi-genre masters like Nina Simone and Roberta Flack. To that end\, Springs recently released an orchestral reimagining of Billie Holiday’s Lady in Satin. Kandace looks forward to releasing a new album in Spring 2026 and hitting the road backed by her ace all-female rhythm section.  \nKandace’s 2024 release\, Run Your Race\, was a tribute to her late father\, legendary Nashville soul singer Scat Springs. Here\, it is the first album of hers to feature almost all original songs. Every song was written by Kandace both solo and with some stellar collaborators. Prior to that in 2020\, Kandace released The Women Who Raised Me. There\, the album garnered five-star reviews from DownBeat and The New Yorker. Additionally\, it won the Deutscher JazzPreis for best vocal album of the year. \nRecommended for fans of Lizz Wright\, Gregory Porter\, Cassandra Wilson and Prince.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kandace-springs/2026-02-17/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Rogue Valley
DESCRIPTION:“Koza is a rare talent… the band around him occupies similar rarefied air.” –No Depression\n  \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.  \n \nPianist Stephen Wallack has always been drawn to instrumental music. Inspired by the grandiose feelings of George Winston’s music and the rich imagery within film scores\, Wallack has released six albums of original music. His latest\, 2025’s Open\, is his journey to connect with a deeper self-awareness and a greater hope that we can all find inner peace. \nRecommended for fans of Lissie\, Jeremy Messersmith\, Jenny Lewis and Birds of Chicago.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rogue-valley-feb18-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Masters of Hawaiian Music
DESCRIPTION:“Virtuosic keepers of a cultural flame.” – New York Times\n  \nThree Masters\, who regularly perform at Maui’s renowned Slack Key Show\, share the uniquely Hawaiian styles of slack key guitar and ‘ukulele. These styles originated in the early 19th century when Portuguese immigrants introduced the ‘ukulele to Hawai‘i and Mexican cowboys brought guitars along with their ranching knowledge. Ever since\, Hawaiians have made these instruments their own. \nFour-time Grammy-winner\, master slack key guitarist George Kahumoku Jr.\, is known as “Hawai‘i’s Renaissance Man”. Further\, he has received multiple Na Hōkū Hanohano (Hawaiian Grammy) Awards. Additionally\, he works as a vocalist\, storyteller\, songwriter & author\, teacher\, sculptor\, farmer\, and chef. He received a Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award. Also\, he earned a place in the Maui Nui Hall of Fame in 2024. \nLed Kaapana has influenced Hawaii’s music scene for four decades. Here\, he is a master of the slack key guitar and holds the title of National Heritage Fellow. His mastery of stringed instruments and his extraordinary baritone to leo ki`eki`e (falsetto) vocal range\, have made him a legend. Additionally\, he has earned multiple Na Hōkū Awards. \nSonny Lim is a renowned Slack Key guitarist\, Hawaiian Steel guitarist\, vocalist\, songwriter\, and producer. He developed his guitar & vocal styles performing with his famous Lim Family of the Big Island. Lim also became one of the early members of the renowned Makaha Sons of Ni‘ihau\, playing lap steel guitar at age fifteen. He performed on the first Grammy-winning CD in Hawaiian music and has won multiple Na Hoku Awards on his solo CDs. \nRecommended for fans of Herb Ohta\, Jr.\, Jake Shimabukuro\, Don Ho and HAPA.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/masters-of-hawaiian-music-feb19-2026/
CATEGORIES:Global
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SUMMARY:Marc Ribot: Hurry Red Telephone
DESCRIPTION:“Ribot’s style [is] embedded in jazz vocabulary\, but angular and gritty” – Sound of Boston\n  \nMarc Ribot\, guitar\nSebastian Steinberg\, bass (Soul Coughing)\nChad Taylor\, drums\nBriggan Krauss\, saxophone (Sexmob) \nMarc Ribot was never suited to play straight jazz. Ribot realized that in his 20s while trying to bop with veteran organist Jack McDuff. But Ribot soon found his calling—and the core of his mission\, really—both in the city’s melting pot and in its no-holds-barred No Wave scene. There\, he threw out the rules he was trying to ace and joined the Lounge Lizards. Then\, he accepted Tom Waits’ invitation to play on Rain Dogs. Ribot stopped trying to sound like the guitarist he was supposed to be and became\, instead\, the guitar player he was.  \nFor over four decades\, he has been an indispensable collaborator to the likes of Waits\, Robert Plant\, and John Zorn. Additionally\, so many others that his list of credits reads like a library’s card catalog. But Ribot has also been a great bandleader\, from his renegade bunch Ceramic Dog to his committed Latin band\, Los Cubanos Postizos.  \nTwenty years ago\, Ribot convened a glorious quartet\, Spiritual Unity\, to tackle the songbook of Albert Ayler. Then\, Roy Campbell died and Henry Grimes had to step away for health concerns. However\, Ribot and drummer Chad Taylor wanted to maintain the exploratory energy of that band with a new lineup. Ribot called on Sebastian Steinberg\, a collaborator and confidant since the ‘80s and an anchor of his great Shrek.  \nThe new group is Hurry Red Telephone. During the quartet’s 2025 tours\, guitarist Ava Mendoza added the combustible extra ingredient. Here\, her chemistry with Ribot seemed to push each of them to play a bit harder\, meaner\, wilder. For 2026\, saxophonist Briggan Krauss will step into that role with Hurry Red Telephone. Thus begins yet another chapter in Ribot’s ever-unfolding quest to find new ways to play. \nRecommended for fans of Fred Frith\, Arto Lindsay\, Tim Berne and John Zorn. \n📸: Eric van den Brulle
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/marc-ribot-hurry-red-telephone-feb20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:esperanza spalding
DESCRIPTION:“one of the most fruitful and strikingly original careers in contemporary pop.” – Rolling Stone\n  \nHere\, esperanza performs songs from all eight of her previous albums\, songs from current releases\, plus a special preview of her forthcoming project. She emphasizes simplicity and intimacy of voice\, bass\, and songs in this special trio configuration. \nBorn in 1984 in Portland\, Oregon\, esperanza spalding is an eaabibacliitoti* artist. She trained and initiated in the North American (masculine) jazz lineage and tradition. Her work interweaves through various combinations of instrumental music\, bass playing\, improvisation\, singing\, composition\, poetry\, dance\, and therapeutic research. She also engages in storytelling\, teaching\, regenerative agriculture\, urban land & artist-sanctuary custodianship. Moreover\, through her art she grows in love as a daughter\, sister\, cousin\, niece\, auntie\, great-auntie\, friend. She collaborates with her hometown community to  decolonize within and through that community.  \n2024’s Milton + esperanza is spalding’s first new album since she released 2021’s songwrights apothecary lab. That album\, and 2019’s 12 Little Spells\, both won Grammy Awards (Best Jazz Vocal Album). spalding released a protest song in 2024 entitled “Não Ao Marco Temporal” that was recorded in Rio. A five-time Grammy winner and eleven-time nominee\, spalding has previously released eight full length albums. She has worked with her heroes\, including Milton Nascimento and Wayne Shorter. Furthermore\, she has collaborated with Q-Tip\, Janelle Monae\, Robert Glasper\, Terri Lyne Carrington and many others. \nShe also co-leads workshops and therapeutic-arts research residencies. She does this through her dance project “Off Brand gOdds” and her therapeutic music incubator “Songwrights Apothecary Lab”. In 2024\, she received the Doris Duke Foundation Artist Award and was a 2016 Ford Foundation “Art of Change” Fellow. \n*European-African ancestored being influenced by American cultures living in Indigenous Territories of Turtle Island. \nRecommended for fans of Stevie Wonder\, Robert Glasper\, D’Angelo and Cécile McLorin Salvant. \nThese tickets do not qualify for the A-Train discount.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/esperanza-spalding-feb21-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Vienna Teng
DESCRIPTION:“thoughtful songwriting and her exquisite\, soulful soprano.” – Slant\n  \nSongwriter Vienna Teng re-emerged in 2024 with her mashup song pair We’ve Got You. There\, she released her first new music in over a decade. However\, her fans have been here the whole time. They’ve packed concert venues even in years between releases\, and crowdfunded an ambitious music video in hours. Additionally\, they joined by the hundreds when she launched her “music x climate action” Patreon in 2022. \nThat kind of devotion has poured forth since 2002’s Waking Hour. That album earned coverage on NPR’s Weekend Edition\, The Late Show with David Letterman\, and the top of Amazon’s music charts. She grew across four more studio albums that followed – the chamber folk of Warm Strangers. Then\, the jazz-inflected Dreaming Through the Noise\, the indie epic Inland Territory\, and the bright electro-pop in Aims. Here\, Vienna has paid homage to her genre-bending heroes like Paul Simon and Tori Amos\, while carving a path all her own. Together with her captivating live performances and thoughtful online presence\, her work builds a loyal following across generations and continents.  \nVienna’s new mini-EP We’ve Got You reflects the complexity of her life over the past decade. This includes climate change work\, community building\, and parenthood. Two songs\, each titled “We’ve Got You\,” act like fraternal twins. One is an indie-pop tribute to inspiring leaders\, the other a chamber-folk paean to unsung caregivers. Played simultaneously\, they reveal a new intricate whole: a mashup by design\, and a love letter to social movements. \nRecommended for fans of Tori Amos\, Paul Simon\, Imogen Heap and Kate Bush.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/vienna-teng-feb22-2026/
CATEGORIES:Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Glen Phillips (of Toad the Wet Sprocket)
DESCRIPTION:“a decidedly melodic approach\, an effortlessly engaging sound” – American Songwriter\n  \nGlen Phillips has spent almost forty years as lead singer and main songwriter of Toad the Wet Sprocket. There\, he helped create the band’s elegant folk/pop sound with honest\, introspective lyrics that forged a close bond with fans. Alongside his work with Toad\, Glen has released acclaimed solo albums and collaborated on side projects. For example\, Mutual Admiration Society (with members of Nickel Creek) and the experimental Remote Tree Children. \n“I’ve been playing a songwriting game with Texas folk singer Matt The Electrician for about ten years\,” Glen says. “Every Friday\, he sends out a title. We have a week to write a song that includes it. The process allows me to write songs I wouldn’t write on my own. I’m always surprised at what comes out.” That sense of curiosity and play continues to fuel his creative life. \n2025 was a very full year of music. Glen played to packed solo shows across the U.S. and toured the Rockies with John Craigie. Then\, he hit the road with Toad the Wet Sprocket for a massive summer tour. This fall he toured the UK with Colin Hay. Also\, in October he hosted his first-ever European river cruise on the Danube\, traveling from Budapest to Nuremberg. \nLooking ahead\, Glen plans to begin work on a new solo album in 2026. “I’ll be spending this year writing new material for both Toad and solo projects. There’s also an acoustic Toad album coming out\, as well as a side project solo collection of songs. Between that and touring\, I’ll be plenty busy.” \nRecommended for fans of Toad the Wet Sprocket\, Edwin McCain\, Gin Blossoms and Better Than Ezra. \n📸: Chris Orwig
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/glen-phillips-of-toad-the-wet-sprocket-feb23-2026/
CATEGORIES:Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Tinsley Ellis: Labor of Love Tour
DESCRIPTION:“A potent set of fierce folk blues… joyous and triumphant” – Living Blues\n  \nAccording to Atlanta-based blues guitarist\, singer and songwriter Tinsley Ellis\, his new\, first-ever solo acoustic album\, 2024’s Naked Truth is both “a departure and an arrival.” Ellis has recorded and traveled the world for over four decades. There\, he delivers his feral\, guitar-fueled\, original electric blues-rock to ever-growing audiences at concert halls\, festivals\, and clubs. Naked Truth is steeped in the folk-blues traditions of Muddy Waters\, Skip James\, Son House\, Robert Johnson and Leo Kottke.  \nTo the casual fan\, this might seem to be a new direction. But for Ellis\, it’s an extension of his music\, as he taps into the raw essence of the blues. “This is a record I’ve always wanted to make and one that my longtime fans have been asking for.” Also\, he notes that he’s included an acoustic mini-set in his concert performances for years.  \nOn Naked Truth\, Ellis swaps his blistering\, guitar-fueled full-band workouts for equally passionate\, soul-searching acoustic folk blues. His famed guitar chops and musical creativity are on full display throughout the album’s twelve songs\, including nine originals.  \nEllis has brought his music to fans live in person to all fifty United States. Additionally\, he has performed in Canada\, across Europe\, Australia and South America. He’s earned the love and respect of many of his fellow musicians. Thus\, he shares stages with Christone “Kingfish” Ingram\, The Allman Brothers\, Warren Haynes\, Oliver Wood\, Buddy Guy\, the Tedeschi Trucks Band\, Gov’t Mule\, Widespread Panic\, and more. Also\, legends including Otis Rush\, James Cotton\, Gregg Allman\, Jimmy Buffett\, Son Seals\, Koko Taylor and Albert Collins. Furthermore\, mega-star guitarist Joe Bonamassa calls Ellis “a national treasure.” \nRecommended for fans of Coco Montoya\, Tommy Castro\, Albert Cummings and Walter Trout.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/tinsley-ellis-feb24-2026/
CATEGORIES:Blues
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SUMMARY:Shemekia Copeland
DESCRIPTION:“Copeland is the greatest blues singer of her generation.” – Washington Post\n  \nShemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. The multi-Grammy nominee is beloved and honored worldwide for the fearlessness\, honesty and humor of her revelatory songs. Additionally\, she is celebrated for her winning\, engaging personality. The Chicago Tribune says\, “Copeland is the greatest female blues vocalist working today. There’s no mistaking the majesty of her instrument\, nor the ferocity of her delivery.” \nOn Copeland’s latest album\, 2024’s Blame It On Eve\, the songs all hit hard. Here\, jaw-dropping performances instantly take hold and command repeated listening. “There’s serious business on the new album\,” Copeland says. “But there are a lot of smiles here too\, a lot of joyous moments. It’s my blues for sure but it’s the brighter side. Issues are always important to me\, but so is rocking\, dancing and just having fun. And that’s something we all can all agree on.”  \nWith Blame It On Eve\, Copeland embarks on what she calls “a vacation from all the heaviness.” It features twelve new songs that tackle subjects as important as a woman’s right to choose and climate change. However\, it also leaves space for Copeland to have fun and unwind. Here\, Copeland is inspired throughout.  \nForbes declared\, “Shemekia is fearless\, honest and hopeful…she holds back nothing as she delivers hard-hitting musical truths.” Further\, John Prine paid her a huge compliment when he said\, “She simply doesn’t sound like anybody else.” And none other than Copeland’s friend\, the legendary Mavis Staples\, announced\, “I am so happy Shemekia is delivering these songs that the world needs to hear. Her voice is strong and soulful\, and her message comes from her heart.” \nRecommended for fans of Koko Taylor\, Bettye LaVette\, Ruthie Foster and Buddy Guy.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/shemekia-copeland-feb25-2026/
CATEGORIES:Blues,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Holly Bowling
DESCRIPTION:“heady\, layered improv-rock excursions distilled into crystalline solo piano pieces” – Rolling Stone\n  \nSolo pianist Holly Bowling is an artist who repeatedly defies convention\, breaks ceilings\, and eludes simplistic labels. Here\, she does this while bringing virtuosic playing\, emotional immersion\, and a thirst for invention to everything that she does. She’s been acclaimed by Rolling Stone and has jammed with a long list of impressive company. This includes Bob Weir\, Jim James\, Warren Haynes\, John Scofield\, Branford Marsalis\, and many more. Moreover\, Holly has established herself as a virtuoso pianist with her own musical voice.  \nHolly has fostered a strong sense of identity while musically shapeshifting to the task at hand. She’s gone from joining Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh for extended explorations of “Dark Star\,” to recording dance tracks with LP Giobbi. She is a frequent guest of Greensky Bluegrass. With them\, she recorded 2023’s The Iceland Sessions EP\, and appeared 2022’s Stress Dreams. Her solo piano arrangements span across genres\, featuring songs from The National and Nine Inch Nails to Phish and the Grateful Dead. Additionally\, they have been featured in several independent films\, and led to performances from Carnegie Hall to Red Rocks.  \nHolly arrived as an exciting outlier on 2015’s Distillation Of A Dream: The Music Of Phish Reimagined For Solo Piano. Then\, 2016’s Better Left Unsung\, featuring the music of the Grateful Dead\, landed in Billboard’s Top 25 Classical Albums. \nDuring the pandemic\, Holly toured national parks\, recording audience-less performances against the backdrop of some of America’s most breathtaking landscapes. As she does with her live-audience performances\, Holly played to the room. \nBowling reimagined more Grateful Dead staples on 2020’s Seeking All That’s Still Unsung. Holly looks to flip the script once more with an upcoming album of original compositions. \nRecommended for fans of Phish\, The Grateful Dead\, Greensky Bluegrass and The National.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/holly-bowling-feb26-2026/
CATEGORIES:Rock/Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174807
CREATED:20260108T180551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T141925Z
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SUMMARY:The Pharcyde
DESCRIPTION:“self-conscious rap smarts and postmodern pop-cult potpourri” – Pitchfork\n  \nIn the early 90’s\, gangsta rap consumed the airwaves\, and the majority of West Coast rappers strapped on their Locs\, Chuck Taylor’s & Ben Davis’. However\, The Pharcyde decidedly maintained a willfully weird vision\, staying true to themselves. There\, with their left field but still South-Central sensibility\, rap had seen few groups so self-deprecating and so smart. Moreover\, they featured four visionary rappers adroitly able to split the difference between helium-voiced and hard-core. \nListening to Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde two full decades after its release\, its sense of timeliness is unmistakable. Every song on the album inverts a hoary hip-hop cliché. The album features classics like “Oh Shit\,” “Otha Fish”\, “Ya’ Mama\,” and hit single\, “Passing Me By”. Thus\, it’s not surprising that it went Platinum and garnered comparisons to De La Soul and Tribe Called Quest. Everyone from Pitchfork Media to The Source has hailed it as one of the greatest albums ever made. \nSpeaking on the passage of time\, their second release\, LabCabInCalifornia\, has revealed exactly how far-reaching The Pharcyde’s vision was. There\, they enlisted a young\, unknown James Yancey aka J DILLA to produce beats\, including the classic “Runnin”. Then\, they collaborated with director Spike Jonze (“Being John Malkovich” “Adaptation”) on the groundbreaking video for “Drop”. The album consistently reinforced their steadfast refusal to tread familiar artistic grounds. \nToday\, The Pharcyde is still performing and touring the globe. They continue to hone their individual abilities yet carry on the name & legacy in its original fashion. They still seduce their audience with the same boyish charm that founded them at the beginning. The Pharcyde is still influencing the hip-hop artists and sounds of today and will continue to for years to come. \nRecommended for fans of A Tribe Called Quest\, De La Soul\, Digital Underground and Beastie Boys.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-pharcyde/2026-02-27/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T230000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174807
CREATED:20260108T180551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T141925Z
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SUMMARY:The Pharcyde
DESCRIPTION:“self-conscious rap smarts and postmodern pop-cult potpourri” – Pitchfork\n  \nIn the early 90’s\, gangsta rap consumed the airwaves\, and the majority of West Coast rappers strapped on their Locs\, Chuck Taylor’s & Ben Davis’. However\, The Pharcyde decidedly maintained a willfully weird vision\, staying true to themselves. There\, with their left field but still South-Central sensibility\, rap had seen few groups so self-deprecating and so smart. Moreover\, they featured four visionary rappers adroitly able to split the difference between helium-voiced and hard-core. \nListening to Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde two full decades after its release\, its sense of timeliness is unmistakable. Every song on the album inverts a hoary hip-hop cliché. The album features classics like “Oh Shit\,” “Otha Fish”\, “Ya’ Mama\,” and hit single\, “Passing Me By”. Thus\, it’s not surprising that it went Platinum and garnered comparisons to De La Soul and Tribe Called Quest. Everyone from Pitchfork Media to The Source has hailed it as one of the greatest albums ever made. \nSpeaking on the passage of time\, their second release\, LabCabInCalifornia\, has revealed exactly how far-reaching The Pharcyde’s vision was. There\, they enlisted a young\, unknown James Yancey aka J DILLA to produce beats\, including the classic “Runnin”. Then\, they collaborated with director Spike Jonze (“Being John Malkovich” “Adaptation”) on the groundbreaking video for “Drop”. The album consistently reinforced their steadfast refusal to tread familiar artistic grounds. \nToday\, The Pharcyde is still performing and touring the globe. They continue to hone their individual abilities yet carry on the name & legacy in its original fashion. They still seduce their audience with the same boyish charm that founded them at the beginning. The Pharcyde is still influencing the hip-hop artists and sounds of today and will continue to for years to come. \nRecommended for fans of A Tribe Called Quest\, De La Soul\, Digital Underground and Beastie Boys.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-pharcyde/2026-02-27/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174807
CREATED:20260113T164332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T145012Z
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SUMMARY:Ladies of Soul\, Vol. 3: A Celebration of Alicia Keys\, Lauryn Hill & Mary J. Blige
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating three of the most iconic and influential voices in modern R&B and soul! \n  \nLadies of Soul\, Vol. 3 honors the artistry\, songwriting\, and cultural impact of Alicia Keys\, Lauryn Hill\, and Mary J. Blige. Here\, each of these artists reshaped contemporary soul by blending R&B\, hip-hop\, jazz\, gospel\, and raw emotional storytelling. \nThe evening will feature powerhouse vocal performances backed by an A-List band. Additionally\, hear beloved classics\, deep cuts\, and fan favorites from across these legendary catalogs. \nSolorah The Essence is the vocalist/leader of jazz/R&B fusion collective Bakkwooddrift. Also\, her angelic voice embodies soulful black music.  \nAshley Commodore is a singer from a family of talented\, accomplished musicians. Her mother Ginger\, father Bobby\, and brother Brandon are all Twin Cities gems performing in varied music genres. Ashley has been featured with Grammy Award winning group the Sounds of Blackness. Additionally\, she currently tours with national recording artist Stokley Williams. Further\, she is the newest member of the jazz vocal ensemble\, Moore By Four. When not out on the road with Stokley & the VÜ\, you can find her sitting in with the Dr Mambo’s Combo at Bunkers Bar and Grill. \nSinger/songwriter/actor Monique Blakey discovered her very large voice at a very young age. She began singing at the age of five and acting by the age of nine. Monique was immediately thrust into talent shows\, plays\, and hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down yet! Additionally\, she has worked on network TV\, recorded with several mainstream artists\, and acted in several stage productions. Also\, she recently landed her first role in a Hulu series. \nThe Band:\nTony Axtell\, bass\nDeevo\, guitar\nRAWTWHYLAH\, drums\nTommy Barbarella\, keys \nRecommended for fans of Erykah Badu\, Alicia Keys\, Lauryn Hill\, and Mary J. Blige.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ladies-of-soul-vol-3-a-celebration-of-alicia-keys-lauryn-hill-mary-j-blige-feb28-2026/2026-02-28/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T230000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174807
CREATED:20260113T164332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T145012Z
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SUMMARY:Ladies of Soul\, Vol. 3: A Celebration of Alicia Keys\, Lauryn Hill & Mary J. Blige
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating three of the most iconic and influential voices in modern R&B and soul! \n  \nLadies of Soul\, Vol. 3 honors the artistry\, songwriting\, and cultural impact of Alicia Keys\, Lauryn Hill\, and Mary J. Blige. Here\, each of these artists reshaped contemporary soul by blending R&B\, hip-hop\, jazz\, gospel\, and raw emotional storytelling. \nThe evening will feature powerhouse vocal performances backed by an A-List band. Additionally\, hear beloved classics\, deep cuts\, and fan favorites from across these legendary catalogs. \nSolorah The Essence is the vocalist/leader of jazz/R&B fusion collective Bakkwooddrift. Also\, her angelic voice embodies soulful black music.  \nAshley Commodore is a singer from a family of talented\, accomplished musicians. Her mother Ginger\, father Bobby\, and brother Brandon are all Twin Cities gems performing in varied music genres. Ashley has been featured with Grammy Award winning group the Sounds of Blackness. Additionally\, she currently tours with national recording artist Stokley Williams. Further\, she is the newest member of the jazz vocal ensemble\, Moore By Four. When not out on the road with Stokley & the VÜ\, you can find her sitting in with the Dr Mambo’s Combo at Bunkers Bar and Grill. \nSinger/songwriter/actor Monique Blakey discovered her very large voice at a very young age. She began singing at the age of five and acting by the age of nine. Monique was immediately thrust into talent shows\, plays\, and hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down yet! Additionally\, she has worked on network TV\, recorded with several mainstream artists\, and acted in several stage productions. Also\, she recently landed her first role in a Hulu series. \nThe Band:\nTony Axtell\, bass\nDeevo\, guitar\nRAWTWHYLAH\, drums\nTommy Barbarella\, keys \nRecommended for fans of Erykah Badu\, Alicia Keys\, Lauryn Hill\, and Mary J. Blige.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ladies-of-soul-vol-3-a-celebration-of-alicia-keys-lauryn-hill-mary-j-blige-feb28-2026/2026-02-28/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174807
CREATED:20251125T193905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T062329Z
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SUMMARY:Emmet Cohen Trio
DESCRIPTION:“one of the finest piano players to emerge in decades…” – All About Jazz\n  \nMultifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen has emerged as one of his generation’s pivotal art figures. A recognized prodigy\, Cohen began Suzuki method piano instruction at age three. There\, his playing quickly became a mature melding of musicality\, technique\, and concept. Downbeat observed that his “nimble touch\, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary indicate he’s above any convoluted technical showmanship.” In the same spirit\, Cohen has noted that playing jazz is “about communicating the deepest levels of humanity and individuality. It’s essentially about connections\,” both among musicians and with audiences. He leads his namesake ensemble\, the Emmet Cohen Trio\, and is a vibrant solo performer. Furthermore\, he is in constant demand as a sideman. Here\, he possesses a fluid technique\, an innovative tonal palette\, and an extensive repertoire\, Cohen plays with the command of a seasoned veteran and the passion of an artist fully devoted to his medium. \nEmmet Cohen is committed to the intergenerational transfer of artistic knowledge\, history\, and traditions. His signature undertaking is the Masters Legacy Series\, a celebratory set of recordings and interviews honoring legendary jazz musicians. He serves as both producer and pianist for each album in the series. The goal of this ongoing project is to provide musicians of multiple generations with a forum. Thus\, they transfer the unwritten folklore that is America’s unique musical idiom. Cohen has observed that playing jazz “is enriched immeasurably by connecting and studying with jazz masters\, forging backward to the very creation of the art form.” Volume one of the series features drummer Jimmy Cobb\, and volume two spotlights bassist Ron Carter. Future Masters Legacy Series releases will include Cohen’s recordings with Benny Golson\, Tootie Heath\, and George Coleman. \nRecommended for fans of Oscar Peterson\, Benny Green\, Kenny Barron and Brad Mehldau.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/emmet-cohen-trio-mar1-2026/2026-03-01/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T223000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174807
CREATED:20251125T193905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T062329Z
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SUMMARY:Emmet Cohen Trio
DESCRIPTION:“one of the finest piano players to emerge in decades…” – All About Jazz\n  \nMultifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen has emerged as one of his generation’s pivotal art figures. A recognized prodigy\, Cohen began Suzuki method piano instruction at age three. There\, his playing quickly became a mature melding of musicality\, technique\, and concept. Downbeat observed that his “nimble touch\, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary indicate he’s above any convoluted technical showmanship.” In the same spirit\, Cohen has noted that playing jazz is “about communicating the deepest levels of humanity and individuality. It’s essentially about connections\,” both among musicians and with audiences. He leads his namesake ensemble\, the Emmet Cohen Trio\, and is a vibrant solo performer. Furthermore\, he is in constant demand as a sideman. Here\, he possesses a fluid technique\, an innovative tonal palette\, and an extensive repertoire\, Cohen plays with the command of a seasoned veteran and the passion of an artist fully devoted to his medium. \nEmmet Cohen is committed to the intergenerational transfer of artistic knowledge\, history\, and traditions. His signature undertaking is the Masters Legacy Series\, a celebratory set of recordings and interviews honoring legendary jazz musicians. He serves as both producer and pianist for each album in the series. The goal of this ongoing project is to provide musicians of multiple generations with a forum. Thus\, they transfer the unwritten folklore that is America’s unique musical idiom. Cohen has observed that playing jazz “is enriched immeasurably by connecting and studying with jazz masters\, forging backward to the very creation of the art form.” Volume one of the series features drummer Jimmy Cobb\, and volume two spotlights bassist Ron Carter. Future Masters Legacy Series releases will include Cohen’s recordings with Benny Golson\, Tootie Heath\, and George Coleman. \nRecommended for fans of Oscar Peterson\, Benny Green\, Kenny Barron and Brad Mehldau.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/emmet-cohen-trio-mar1-2026/2026-03-01/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T235900
DTSTAMP:20260414T174807
CREATED:20260102T202119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T201607Z
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:We are booked on MAR 2 for a private event. BOOK YOUR EVENT HERE:
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/private-event-mar2-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174807
CREATED:20251231T165443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T154155Z
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SUMMARY:Sarah Morris & Molly Dean
DESCRIPTION:Two of Minneapolis’ most compelling songwriters share the stage for an evening rooted in craft\, connection\, and storytelling.\n  \nSarah Morris brings her crystalline voice and award-winning Americana songwriting\, pairing technical precision with emotional depth that lingers. Here\, her stories have been honed from conservatory training to national stages. Molly Dean joins the evening with a genre-blending approach that mixes folk\, indie\, and singer-songwriter influences. Additionally\, Molly will share songs from her latest release Interwoven. Together\, the evening offers engaging\, intimate performances – a night of thoughtful\, well-crafted music and storytelling.  \nMolly Dean is a Minneapolis-based vocalist and multi-instrumentalist known for her versatile\, genre-blending sound. Her music draws from folk\, indie\, and singer-songwriter traditions\, with a focus on clear melodies\, thoughtful lyrics\, and strong musicianship. \nHer latest release\, Interwoven\, explores themes of connection\, personal growth\, and shared experience. The album reflects years of performing in a wide range of settings\, both in the U.S. and internationally. There\, she appears at folk festivals and theaters to collaborative projects and solo shows. \nOften described as “deceptively simple” and “enrapturing\,” Molly Dean’s music is direct\, intentional\, and emotionally grounded. Moreover\, Molly invites listeners into songs that feel honest\, accessible\, and resonant. \nSarah Morris aims to document the glorious details of our messy\, magical lives. Also\, she is a 2018 Kerrville New Folk Winner\, and the Midwest Country Music Organization named her Songwriter of the Year three times. Called “A bright\, clear\, brilliant songwriter” (L’Etoile Magazine)\, Morris wields a keen eye and a captivating voice. Further\, she offers poignant and relatable songs with timeless melodies. \n“What a voice\, never showy or seeking the limelight\, just impressive within the requirements of the song and that in itself\, in this day and age\, is a rare thing.” – Dancing About Architecture \nRecommended for fans of Brandi Carlile\, Pieta Brown\, Patty Griffin and Birds of Chicago.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sarah-morris-molly-dean-mar3-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174807
CREATED:20251230T162635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T192855Z
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SUMMARY:Slum Village w/ Room3 & Kevin Gamble
DESCRIPTION:“ill beats\, boastful raps… gritty and soulful music” – Pitchfork\n  \nWith Room3 & Kevin Gamble \nKaleidoscopic jazz fusion collective Room3 joins Slum Village as backing band for the evening. Here\, the live band element adds depth and color to the group’s iconic sound. \nSlum Village is not just a music group\, but a close-knit brotherhood tied together by friendship and their shared musical passions. They emerged in the early 1990s from the dynamic streets of Conant Gardens in Detroit. There\, led by T3\, Baatin\, and the iconic J Dilla\, the group quickly became a cornerstone in Detroit’s hip-hop scene. \nJ Dilla’s enduring influence continued to shape the group. For example\, his protégé\, Grammy-nominated producer Young RJ\, stepped in as a rapper in 2009. Also\, through T3 and Young RJ’s stewardship\, Slum Village has continued to innovate. There\, 2002’s Trinity and standout track “Tainted” are revered among hip-hop fans. Additionally\, 2004’s standout album Detroit Deli featured the popular single “Selfish” with Kanye West and John Legend. \nT3 and Young RJ have been instrumental in preserving and expanding the group’s legacy. Their involvement led to later albums like Villa Manifesto and YES\, which includes posthumous productions by Dilla. Today\, Slum Village remains a celebrated name in the world of Detroit hip-hop. With over a decade of collaboration\, T3 and Young RJ stay true to the group’s founding ethos while introducing new vitality and a contagious zest. \nTheir recent works include singles “Request\,” “Factor\,” “So Superb\,” and the acclaimed 2024 album F.U.N. This album features artists like Cordae\, Larry June\, Elijah Fox\, and Eric Roberson. It highlights their continued commitment to breaking new ground and thrilling audiences globally. Here\, explore their musical journey and experience the sounds that have established them as hip-hop royalty. \nRecommended for fans of J Dilla\, Eric Roberson\, Dwele and Talib Kweli.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/slum-village-mar4-2026/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174807
CREATED:20251222T212021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T154201Z
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SUMMARY:Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
DESCRIPTION:“Scorching and soulful\, joyous and stomping.” – Living Blues\n  \n2024 BLUES FOUNDATION HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE \n\nIn Chicago\, a city overflowing with unrivaled blues talent\, world-renowned Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials have been standing tall for over thirty years. There\, the band’s big sound is as real and hard-hitting as Chicago blues gets. It’s fueled by Lil’ Ed’s gloriously rollicking slide work and deep blues string bending\, along with his rough-edged\, soulful vocals. The Chicago Sun-Times says\, “Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials are the hottest purveyors of bottleneck boogie to come out of Chicago since Hound Dog Taylor.” \nLil’ Ed Williams comes to the blues naturally. His uncle\, slide guitar king and master songwriter J.B. Hutto\, taught him how to feel\, not just play the blues. Nine albums and thousands of performances later\, Lil’ Ed is now universally hailed as a giant of the genre. Additionally\, the band includes bassist (and Ed’s half-brother) James “Pookie” Young\, guitarist Mike Garrett and drummer Kelly Littleton. Also\, they have remained together for over thirty years\, an extraordinary feat for any group. Moreover\, the band fuels Ed’s songs with their rock-solid\, road-tested\, telepathic musicianship. \nThe group took home the Living Blues Award for Best Live Performer in 2011\, 2012 and 2013. They won the prestigious Blues Music Award for Band Of The Year in both 2007 and 2009. The Associated Press says\, “Williams fills Chicago’s biggest shoes with more life and heat than anyone on stage today.” \nTheir infectious energy\, joyful showmanship and masterful playing have been honed to a razor’s edge by their many years together. Lil’ Ed\, Pookie\, Mike and Kelly have seen sports stars and presidents\, musical fads and fashion trends come and go. \nRecommended for fans of James Cotton\, Coco Montoya\, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Joe Bonamassa.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/lil-ed-the-blues-imperials-mar5-2026/
CATEGORIES:Blues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174807
CREATED:20251202T184328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T154206Z
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SUMMARY:John Oates & The Good Road Band
DESCRIPTION:“engaging\, unpretentious voice… sincere and modestly virtuosic” – Acoustic Guitar\n  \nJohn Oates is celebrating twenty-five years as an accomplished solo recording artist. John celebrated this milestone by releasing his newest project\, 2025’s self-titled album Oates. \nOates is a co-founder of the most successful duo in rock history\, Hall & Oates. Thus\, he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The American Songwriters Hall of Fame. Also\, he received the prestigious BMI Icon Award as well as numerous American Music\, MTV awards and multiple Grammy nominations.  \nOates has been part of pop music history’s most iconic moments. For example\, he was part of the groundbreaking “We Are The World” charity session. Further\, Hall and Oates headlined the first Live Aid concert in Philadelphia. More recently\, John is very active with various philanthropic organizations such as Feeding America\, Movember\, Teen Cancer America and more. \nIn addition to having sold over 80 million albums as a former member of Hall & Oates\, he has recorded eight solo albums. He is currently touring the world with his Good Road Band and Acoustic Quartet performing his new original songs. Additionally\, they cover past hits as well as selections of influential music he calls “the songs that made me”. Here\, these are selected from the early days of rock\, soul\, folk and R&B. \nRecommended for fans of Hall & Oates\, Boz Scaggs\, Bruce Hornsby and Jeff Lynne. \n📸: Jason Lee Denton
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-oates-the-good-road-band-mar6-2026/2026-03-06/1/
CATEGORIES:Americana,R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T230000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174807
CREATED:20251202T184328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T154206Z
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SUMMARY:John Oates & The Good Road Band
DESCRIPTION:“engaging\, unpretentious voice… sincere and modestly virtuosic” – Acoustic Guitar\n  \nJohn Oates is celebrating twenty-five years as an accomplished solo recording artist. John celebrated this milestone by releasing his newest project\, 2025’s self-titled album Oates. \nOates is a co-founder of the most successful duo in rock history\, Hall & Oates. Thus\, he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The American Songwriters Hall of Fame. Also\, he received the prestigious BMI Icon Award as well as numerous American Music\, MTV awards and multiple Grammy nominations.  \nOates has been part of pop music history’s most iconic moments. For example\, he was part of the groundbreaking “We Are The World” charity session. Further\, Hall and Oates headlined the first Live Aid concert in Philadelphia. More recently\, John is very active with various philanthropic organizations such as Feeding America\, Movember\, Teen Cancer America and more. \nIn addition to having sold over 80 million albums as a former member of Hall & Oates\, he has recorded eight solo albums. He is currently touring the world with his Good Road Band and Acoustic Quartet performing his new original songs. Additionally\, they cover past hits as well as selections of influential music he calls “the songs that made me”. Here\, these are selected from the early days of rock\, soul\, folk and R&B. \nRecommended for fans of Hall & Oates\, Boz Scaggs\, Bruce Hornsby and Jeff Lynne. \n📸: Jason Lee Denton
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-oates-the-good-road-band-mar6-2026/2026-03-06/2/
CATEGORIES:Americana,R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Altan
DESCRIPTION:“The hottest group in the Celtic realm” – The Boston Globe\n  \nAltan is celebrating forty years on the road\, bringing their native music to world-renowned stages. They have played Carnegie Hall\, Sydney Opera House\, and Dublin’s National Concert Hall. They have also played the famous Glastonbury Festival\, Tradfest Temple Bar in Dublin\, and Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Brittany. \nBuilding on this history\, their latest album\, 2024’s Donegal\, has received widespread positive reviews. Altan has long been at the forefront of traditional Irish music. Here\, they blend the raw energy of their native Donegal-fiddle style with a rare\, melodic sensibility. The first-ever Irish traditional band signed to a major record label\, Boston Globe named them “The hottest group in the Celtic realm”. \nThe band’s original members are lead singer and fiddler Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh\, Ciaran Curran on bouzouki\, and Mark Kelly on guitar. Then\, they are accompanied by accordion player Martin Tourish\, and their newest member\, fiddler and singer Clare Friel. \nAltan has shared their music and musicianship with The Chieftains\, Dolly Parton\, Ricky Skaggs\, John Prine\, and more. Embarking on their fifth decade\, their commitment to Donegal’s musical heritage ensures that it will endure for generations to come. \nRecommended for fans of Dervish\, Cherish the Ladies\, The Waterboys and The Dubliners.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/altan-mar7-2026/
CATEGORIES:Global
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CREATED:20260113T165150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T154209Z
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SUMMARY:R. Carlos Nakai
DESCRIPTION:“Nakai is creating… a body of work that could be considered as modern as classical music.” – Focus Magazine\n  \nR. Carlos Nakai is widely considered the world’s premier performer of the Native American flute. Also\, he is the only American Native performer performing in the Indigenous genre to achieve a Platinum Record. His Canyon Trilogy has sold over 1 million copies. Additionally\, Nakai has a successful career in many genres of music. He is an eleven-time Grammy nominee and serves as an effective ambassador in reaching new concert audiences. \nNakai stands as one of the most renowned and influential American Indian musicians of the modern era. He has spent decades weaving the ancient sounds of his heritage with contemporary musical forms. Thus\, he created a body of work that transcends genre and brings Indigenous traditions to audiences worldwide.  \nNakai grew up steeped in the stories\, songs\, and communal values of his ancestors. Living in the Southwest United States\, he experienced both the challenges and the beauty of life as an Indigenous person in a changing world. His family’s encouragement and his exposure to traditional ceremonies laid the foundation for his later artistic journey. He also gained an early appreciation for the importance of cultural preservation. Here\, this theme would become central to his life’s work. \nNakai approaches the Native American flute with both innovation and respect. Rather than simply replicating traditional songs\, he has expanded the instrument’s expressive possibilities. Furthermore\, he employs new fingering techniques\, extended melodies\, and harmonics. Here\, he blends the flute’s haunting tones with elements of jazz\, classical\, and world music. He also composes original works for flute integrating influences from his heritage with contemporary sensibilities. His music carries a universal message of peace\, healing\, and connection to the land. \nRecommended for fans of Gary Stroutsos\, Riley Lee\, Coyote Oldman and Keith Secola.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/r-carlos-nakai-mar8-2026/
CATEGORIES:Global
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CREATED:20260116T164359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T200248Z
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SUMMARY:Antonio Rey
DESCRIPTION:Two-time Latin Grammy-winner Antonio Rey (Spain) is widely regarded as one of the top flamenco guitarists of his generation. He is lauded for his stunning virtuosity\, impeccable tone\, and his lush and soulful compositions. Also\, he has won many of Spain’s most prestigious guitar competitions and received numerous awards. For example\, Spain’s National Guitar Award\, shared by the likes of Paco de Lucia and Vicente Amigo.  \nHis 2024 album Historias de un Flamenco won the Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Album\, and was also nominated for a 2025 Grammy. Additionally\, he won the 2020 Latin Grammy for his album Flamenco Sin Fronteras. \nAntonio regularly tours major theaters\, concert halls and festivals around the world. This includes recent homage concerts to Paco de Lucia in Carnegie Hall and Madrid’s Teatro Real. Here\, he appeared both as a featured soloist and with Al di Meola along with de Lucia’s nephew Antonio Sanchez.  \nHe has performed with top flamenco legends including maestro Paco de Lucia himself\, dancers Farruquito and Antonio Canales. Also\, international artists such as Alejandro Sanz\, Pablo Alboran and jazz greats including Richard Bona and Al di Meola. Recognized as Paco de Lucia’s successor\, Antonio Rey now steps into the spotlight captivating audiences worldwide.    \nRecommended for fans of Paco de Lucia\, Vicente Amigo\, Las Migas and Carmen Linares.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/antonio-rey-mar9-2026/
CATEGORIES:Global,Jazz
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CREATED:20251209T193853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T164202Z
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SUMMARY:Immanuel Wilkins Quartet
DESCRIPTION:“improbable balance of ethereal and earthy… sublime” – Downbeat\n  \nAward-winning alto saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins burst onto the musical scene in 2020 with his critically acclaimed debut\, Omega. October 2024 saw the release of Wilkins’ third album\, Blues Blood. \nAccolades\, awards\, and critical acclaim have followed with each of Wilkins’ album releases. Omega was named the best new jazz release by The New York Times and best debut jazz album by NPR. Also\, it was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Best Jazz recording. The year ended on an even higher note\, with Wilkins winning the prestigious Letter One Rising Stars Award. Two years later\, Wilkins released his sophomore album\, The 7th Hand. Like his debut\, it topped numerous year-end lists including Jazzwise\, NPR\, The New York Times\, The Financial Times\, and JazzTimes. In 2023\, Wilkins was awarded with three DownBeat Critics Poll Awards. These included Best Alto Saxophonist\, Best Rising Star Composer\, and Best Rising Star Group. In 2024\, German Deutscher Jazz Preis named his quartet best international live act of the year.  \nWilkins and his quartet have toured extensively and graced some of the most esteemed stages in the world. Notable performances include Montreal Jazz Festival\, Monterey Jazz Festival\, Umbria Jazz\, North Sea Jazz\, Pori Jazz\, and Newport Jazz Festival. Also\, the Kennedy Center\, the Library of Congress\, SFJAZZ\, and Elbphilharmonie. \nIn addition to touring as a leader\, Wilkins continues to record and share the bandstand with both his peers and his longtime mentors. For example\, Jason Moran\, Kenny Barron\, Wynton Marsalis\, Bob Dylan\, Solange\, Joel Ross\, Gerald Clayton\, and Lalah Hathaway. \nRecommended for fans of Joshua Redman\, Roy Hargrove\, Ravi Coltrane and Charles Lloyd. \n📸: Joshua Woods
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/immanuel-wilkins-quartet-mar10-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Los Lobos
DESCRIPTION:“one of the hottest live acts on the planet” – BBC\n  \nIt’s a matter of time. Fifty years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work\, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running\, crossing millions of miles to rock millions of fans. And that’s just at the live shows. \nThey’ve also recorded seventeen studio albums\, seven live LPs\, three compilations\, two EPs\, two DVDs\, and contributed over forty guest appearances on their friends’ recordings. They have garnered five Grammys\, an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction and the ALMA Ritchie Valens Pioneer Award. \nBut beyond all the hoopla and applause (and the source of it all\, really) is the tremendous heart. Rather\, hearts. Cinco corazones. Five blood brothers who have dedicated their off-stage time to helping others\, working for peace and justice. Further\, they’ve penned some of the most literate and important music of their time. They transform the hard cries from the East L.A. barrio into songs of hope\, tales of common folk finding ways to endure. \nThe young wolves were weaned on late-night radio’s soul\, R&B\, and doo-wop. Were cured through the African-American currents of the blues\, jazz\, and rock ‘n’ roll. An amalgam. As proud Chicanos\, their songs have always glistened with the distillation from their Mexican and Latin American roots. \nQuite simply\, they are one of the tightest\, one of the best\, one of the most prolific bands ever. And\, amazingly\, with the original founding members as the pack the entire time. Unprecedented. As their liner notes put it\, quite simply: “Los Lobos still are David Hidalgo\, Louie Pérez\, Jr.\, Cesar Rosas\, Conrad Lozano\, Steve Berlin.” \nRecommended for fans of Alejandro Escovedo\, Roy Orbison\, Ritchie Valens and Elvis Presley. \nThese tickets do not qualify for the A-Train discount.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/los-lobos/2026-03-11/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Los Lobos
DESCRIPTION:“one of the hottest live acts on the planet” – BBC\n  \nIt’s a matter of time. Fifty years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work\, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running\, crossing millions of miles to rock millions of fans. And that’s just at the live shows. \nThey’ve also recorded seventeen studio albums\, seven live LPs\, three compilations\, two EPs\, two DVDs\, and contributed over forty guest appearances on their friends’ recordings. They have garnered five Grammys\, an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction and the ALMA Ritchie Valens Pioneer Award. \nBut beyond all the hoopla and applause (and the source of it all\, really) is the tremendous heart. Rather\, hearts. Cinco corazones. Five blood brothers who have dedicated their off-stage time to helping others\, working for peace and justice. Further\, they’ve penned some of the most literate and important music of their time. They transform the hard cries from the East L.A. barrio into songs of hope\, tales of common folk finding ways to endure. \nThe young wolves were weaned on late-night radio’s soul\, R&B\, and doo-wop. Were cured through the African-American currents of the blues\, jazz\, and rock ‘n’ roll. An amalgam. As proud Chicanos\, their songs have always glistened with the distillation from their Mexican and Latin American roots. \nQuite simply\, they are one of the tightest\, one of the best\, one of the most prolific bands ever. And\, amazingly\, with the original founding members as the pack the entire time. Unprecedented. As their liner notes put it\, quite simply: “Los Lobos still are David Hidalgo\, Louie Pérez\, Jr.\, Cesar Rosas\, Conrad Lozano\, Steve Berlin.” \nRecommended for fans of Alejandro Escovedo\, Roy Orbison\, Ritchie Valens and Elvis Presley. \nThese tickets do not qualify for the A-Train discount.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/los-lobos/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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