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SUMMARY:Hiromi: The Trio Project
DESCRIPTION:“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players.” – New York Times\n  \nHiromi brings back her Trio Project in Fall 2026\, with a new recording and new tour. Here\, she reunites with English drummer Simon Phillips (Jeff Beck\, Judas Priest\, Tears for Fears\, Toto\, The Who). “It is always an amazing experience to be able to work with Simon\,” says Hiromi. Joining them onstage is bassist James Genus (Herbie Hancock\, Whitney Houston\, Roy Haynes\, Chick Corea\, Daft Punk\, SNL). \nHiromi has enjoyed a fruitful twenty-plus year career as a recording artist. Moreover\, the jazz piano phenomenon has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process\, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history. Further\, she has become a global ambassador for the artform. Her many triumphs include an NPR Tiny Desk Concert that has racked up 2 million views. \nAdditionally\, she represented her native Japan with a performance at the 2021 Summer Olympicsin Tokyo. Also\, in 2024 the Japanese Academy awarded her Best Music Score for the animated feature film Blue Giant. Then\, she won a Grammy Award for a collaboration with fusion hero Stanley Clarke. Her artistry is—to borrow a descriptor the New Yorker favored —“dazzling.” \nHere\, Hiromi’s monumental success lies in her rare ability to deliver not only show-stopping virtuosity but also sheer joy. \nRecommended for fans of Chick Corea\, Keith Jarrett\, Herbie Hancock and Ahmad Jamal. \n📸: Mitsuru Nishimura
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/hiromi-the-trio-project-oct12-2026/2026-10-12/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Hiromi: The Trio Project
DESCRIPTION:“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players.” – New York Times\n  \nHiromi brings back her Trio Project in Fall 2026\, with a new recording and new tour. Here\, she reunites with English drummer Simon Phillips (Jeff Beck\, Judas Priest\, Tears for Fears\, Toto\, The Who). “It is always an amazing experience to be able to work with Simon\,” says Hiromi. Joining them onstage is bassist James Genus (Herbie Hancock\, Whitney Houston\, Roy Haynes\, Chick Corea\, Daft Punk\, SNL). \nHiromi has enjoyed a fruitful twenty-plus year career as a recording artist. Moreover\, the jazz piano phenomenon has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process\, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history. Further\, she has become a global ambassador for the artform. Her many triumphs include an NPR Tiny Desk Concert that has racked up 2 million views. \nAdditionally\, she represented her native Japan with a performance at the 2021 Summer Olympicsin Tokyo. Also\, in 2024 the Japanese Academy awarded her Best Music Score for the animated feature film Blue Giant. Then\, she won a Grammy Award for a collaboration with fusion hero Stanley Clarke. Her artistry is—to borrow a descriptor the New Yorker favored —“dazzling.” \nHere\, Hiromi’s monumental success lies in her rare ability to deliver not only show-stopping virtuosity but also sheer joy. \nRecommended for fans of Chick Corea\, Keith Jarrett\, Herbie Hancock and Ahmad Jamal. \n📸: Mitsuru Nishimura
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/hiromi-the-trio-project-oct12-2026/2026-10-12/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260706T131420Z
CREATED:20260701T173303Z
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SUMMARY:Rakim w/Room3 Collective
DESCRIPTION:“One of the leading figures during hip-hop’s golden age… the best rapper of all time.” – AllMusic\n  \nFew artists have had as great an impact on the development and progression of hip-hop as Rakim Allah. Critics\, fans\, and peers universally reference him as one of the Masters of the Microphone and an influence and inspiration. \nRakim first exploded onto the scene with the release of 1986’s iconic “Eric B. is President”. There\, the single marked a turning point in the rap world. Further\, it raised the bar for future emcees and revolutionized how emcees deliver rhymes to this day. No serious discussion of the music’s greatest performers takes place without a deferential accounting of his achievements. \nRakim’s intricately intellectual lyrics draw their force from his worldly experience\, inner faith and progressive contemplation. Here\, many imitate his liquid and seemingly effortless delivery\, but no one rivals it. It comes from a fire fueled by a deep understanding of not just hip-hop but also jazz and R&B influences. His recordings – including classics Paid In Full\, Follow the Leader and The 18th Letter – have sold multi-millions worldwide. Billboard\, Rolling Stone\, MTV and others consistently refer to Paid in Full as “the greatest hip-hop album of all time”. \nRecent honors include The Source naming him Number One Lyricist of All Time. Also\, he received the BET Lifetime Achievement Award. Here\, Rakim Allah continues to lead where others just follow. \n \nRoom3 blends tradition and experimentation as a jazz fusion wild card. They craft an imaginative\, melodic and rhythmically sharp sound\, mixing elements of contemporary jazz\, prog rock\, funk and more. Additionally\, First Avenue recently selected them as one of its “Best New Bands of 2024.” Their debut album\, Bill’s Garden\, is out now. \nRecommended for fans of Eric B. and Rakim\, EPMD\, De La Soul and The Pharcyde.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rakim-w-room3-collective-oct15-2026/2026-10-15/1/
CATEGORIES:Hip-Hop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T233000
DTSTAMP:20260706T131420Z
CREATED:20260701T173303Z
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SUMMARY:Rakim w/Room3 Collective
DESCRIPTION:“One of the leading figures during hip-hop’s golden age… the best rapper of all time.” – AllMusic\n  \nFew artists have had as great an impact on the development and progression of hip-hop as Rakim Allah. Critics\, fans\, and peers universally reference him as one of the Masters of the Microphone and an influence and inspiration. \nRakim first exploded onto the scene with the release of 1986’s iconic “Eric B. is President”. There\, the single marked a turning point in the rap world. Further\, it raised the bar for future emcees and revolutionized how emcees deliver rhymes to this day. No serious discussion of the music’s greatest performers takes place without a deferential accounting of his achievements. \nRakim’s intricately intellectual lyrics draw their force from his worldly experience\, inner faith and progressive contemplation. Here\, many imitate his liquid and seemingly effortless delivery\, but no one rivals it. It comes from a fire fueled by a deep understanding of not just hip-hop but also jazz and R&B influences. His recordings – including classics Paid In Full\, Follow the Leader and The 18th Letter – have sold multi-millions worldwide. Billboard\, Rolling Stone\, MTV and others consistently refer to Paid in Full as “the greatest hip-hop album of all time”. \nRecent honors include The Source naming him Number One Lyricist of All Time. Also\, he received the BET Lifetime Achievement Award. Here\, Rakim Allah continues to lead where others just follow. \n \nRoom3 blends tradition and experimentation as a jazz fusion wild card. They craft an imaginative\, melodic and rhythmically sharp sound\, mixing elements of contemporary jazz\, prog rock\, funk and more. Additionally\, First Avenue recently selected them as one of its “Best New Bands of 2024.” Their debut album\, Bill’s Garden\, is out now. \nRecommended for fans of Eric B. and Rakim\, EPMD\, De La Soul and The Pharcyde.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rakim-w-room3-collective-oct15-2026/2026-10-15/2/
CATEGORIES:Hip-Hop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260629T153359Z
CREATED:20260616T174849Z
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SUMMARY:Melissa Manchester
DESCRIPTION:“a gorgeous\, beautiful\, rich\, resonant voice\, filled with texture and timbre\, as well as emotion and intention.” – Broadway World\n  \nMelissa Manchester is a Grammy–winning singer-songwriter and actress with a powerful voice and emotionally resonant songs. Here\, these have made her a mainstay of pop and adult contemporary music for more than five decades. She rose to prominence with the Top Ten hit “Midnight Blue\,” followed by signature classics including “Don’t Cry Out Loud”. Additionally\, “Come In From the Rain” and the Grammy-winning “You Should Hear How She Talks About You.” \nManchester made history as the first artist to perform two Oscar-nominated songs in the same year. Also\, her work spans film\, television\, and theater. Most recently\, she received critical acclaim for her role as Mrs. Brice in Funny Girl (2023–2024). Additionally\, critics and fans hailed her 2025 project Fifty Threads: An Artist’s Journey. Barbra Streisand\, Roberta Flack\, Alison Krauss and many others have recorded Manchester’s songs. With a career that continues to evolve\, Melissa Manchester remains one of the most respected voices in American popular music. \nRecommended for fans of Helen Reddy\, Crystal Gayle\, Burt Bacharach and Barbra Streisand.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/melissa-manchester-oct-2026/2026-10-17/
CATEGORIES:Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T215158Z
CREATED:20260318T212518Z
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SUMMARY:Branford Marsalis & Dianne Reeves celebrate John Coltrane At The Ordway
DESCRIPTION:“Marsalis performs and speaks with a combination of fire and tenderness” – Pop Matters\n  \n“[Reeves is] one of the standout voices of our age” – NPR \n  \nSeptember 2026 marks the centennial of John Coltrane’s birth\, one of jazz’s most transcendent voices. To honor his enduring legacy\, the Branford Marsalis Quartet and Dianne Reeves will record a tribute album which revisits Coltrane’s seminal 1963 collaboration with vocalist Johnny Hartman. Here\, the album will include all the tracks from the original Coltrane/Hartman recording\, alongside a selection of additional Coltrane classics.  \nSaxophonist Branford Marsalis stands as one of the most influential and revered figures in contemporary music. Marsalis is a NEA Jazz master\, three-time Grammy Award winner\, and Tony and Emmy Award nominee. Furthermore\, he performs concertos with symphony orchestras and sits in with members of the Grateful Dead. However\, the core of his musical universe remains the Branford Marsalis Quartet. After more than three decades with minimal personnel changes\, critics and audiences revere this celebrated ensemble for its uncompromising interpretations. Additionally\, they cover a kaleidoscopic range of both original compositions and jazz and popular classics.  \nFive-time Grammy winner Dianne Reeves is the world’s pre-eminent jazz vocalist. There\, Reeves is revered for her virtuosity\, improvisational prowess and unique jazz and R&B stylings. Reeves won the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings — a Grammy first in any vocal category. George Clooney’s award-winning film Goodnight and Good Luck featured Reeves\, and she received a Grammy for her contribution.  \nReeves has received honorary doctorates from DePaul University\, the Berklee College of Music and The Juilliard School. Also\, she was named a NEA Jazz Master — the highest jazz honor in the United States. Here\, this collaboration with the Branford Marsalis Quartet will be Reeves’ first album in twelve years. \nRecommended for fans of John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman\, Cassandra Wilson\, Chris Potter and Lizz Wright. 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/branford-marsalis-dianne-reeves-celebrate-john-coltrane-at-the-ordway-oct17-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260629T153359Z
CREATED:20260616T174849Z
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SUMMARY:Melissa Manchester
DESCRIPTION:“a gorgeous\, beautiful\, rich\, resonant voice\, filled with texture and timbre\, as well as emotion and intention.” – Broadway World\n  \nMelissa Manchester is a Grammy–winning singer-songwriter and actress with a powerful voice and emotionally resonant songs. Here\, these have made her a mainstay of pop and adult contemporary music for more than five decades. She rose to prominence with the Top Ten hit “Midnight Blue\,” followed by signature classics including “Don’t Cry Out Loud”. Additionally\, “Come In From the Rain” and the Grammy-winning “You Should Hear How She Talks About You.” \nManchester made history as the first artist to perform two Oscar-nominated songs in the same year. Also\, her work spans film\, television\, and theater. Most recently\, she received critical acclaim for her role as Mrs. Brice in Funny Girl (2023–2024). Additionally\, critics and fans hailed her 2025 project Fifty Threads: An Artist’s Journey. Barbra Streisand\, Roberta Flack\, Alison Krauss and many others have recorded Manchester’s songs. With a career that continues to evolve\, Melissa Manchester remains one of the most respected voices in American popular music. \nRecommended for fans of Helen Reddy\, Crystal Gayle\, Burt Bacharach and Barbra Streisand.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/melissa-manchester-oct-2026/2026-10-18/
CATEGORIES:Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T220000
DTSTAMP:20260706T131355Z
CREATED:20260630T184312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T131355Z
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SUMMARY:Lucibela
DESCRIPTION:“sublime poise and emotional power” – NPR\n  \nLucibela was born in 1986 on the island of São Nicolau\, Cabo Verde. A singer since birth\, Lucibela’s shaped her assured\, warm voice through years of assimilation of the sounds of morna and coladera. Then\, she joined a band while in high school and later sang in Boa Vista hotels. There\, she entertained tourists\, performing songs that the great singers of Cabo Verde made famous. For example\, Cesária Évora\, Titina or Bana. Furthermore\, she knew these songs by heart and made them her own. \nIn 2012\, she moved to Praia and soon attracted attention in the city’s music venues. Finally\, she broke through at the 2017 Atlantic Music Expo\, leading to invitations to Belgium and Lisbon. There\, she recorded her debut album with producer Toy Vieira\, Cesária Évora’s musical director. Thus\, she furthered her aim of carrying on the great diva’s legacy. \nRecommended for fans of Cesária Évora\, Tito Paris\, Titina and Bana.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/lucibela-oct20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Global,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135438Z
CREATED:20260506T180607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T135438Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-22/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T230000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135438Z
CREATED:20260506T180607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T135438Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-22/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135438Z
CREATED:20260506T180607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T135438Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-23/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T230000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135438Z
CREATED:20260506T180607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T135438Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-23/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135438Z
CREATED:20260506T180607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T135438Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-24/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T230000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135438Z
CREATED:20260506T180607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T135438Z
UID:10003463-1792875600-1792882800@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-24/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T193000
DTSTAMP:20260713T133308Z
CREATED:20260707T174209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T133308Z
UID:10003553-1792949400-1792956600@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Afro-Cuban All Stars
DESCRIPTION:“hard to beat this kind of music – soulful\, technically brilliant\, sexy and uplifting.” – The ArtsDesk\n  \nAfro-Cuban All Stars is a unique orchestra that has always promoted the full range of Cuban music. This ensemble embraces several generations and all musical styles. Additionally\, over the years many of the band’s musicians have become international stars. Brilliant performers like Ruben Gonzalez\, Ibrahim Ferrer\, Guillermo Rubalcaba\, Amadito Valdes and Manuel “The Guajiro” Mirabal have been All Stars. \nThe genesis of the Afro-Cuban All Stars dates to the early 1990s. At this time the son ensemble Sierra Maestra\, headed by Juan de Marcos\, received a lot of international exposure. Consequently\, de Marcos led a couple of very successful tours in Europe. \nAfter several years of success\, the All Stars are certainly one of the best-known and successful Cuban orchestras. Moreover\, they have earned four Grammy nominations\, starred in several documentaries and films\, and received many other distinctions. \nFurther\, Afro-Cuban All Stars has also opened the doors to a new generation by incorporating young musicians into the band. With his project\, de Marcos has developed a concept: to stand up on the roots for creating the future. More so than simply creating a band\, his approach has allowed him to expand its creative range by incorporating contemporary styles of Cuban music. To that end\, he adopts a fluid approach to adjusting the orchestra’s line-up by changing or adding musicians. He tailors the ensemble to best reflect the different styles of music from the various periods that the band features. \nThe Afro-Cubans are the same orchestra that can be seen in those distinct performances captured in now-famous film. They are in the Oscar-nominated Buena Vista Social Club documentary by Wim Wenders and the Tony Knox documentary Salon of Dreams. They also shine on DVDs Live in Japan and Live in The Hague. \nRecommended for fans of Buena Vista Social Club\, Nachito Herrera\, Tito Puente and Pedrito Martinez.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/afro-cuban-all-stars-oct25-2026/2026-10-25/1/
CATEGORIES:Global
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T220000
DTSTAMP:20260713T133308Z
CREATED:20260707T174209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T133308Z
UID:10003554-1792958400-1792965600@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Afro-Cuban All Stars
DESCRIPTION:“hard to beat this kind of music – soulful\, technically brilliant\, sexy and uplifting.” – The ArtsDesk\n  \nAfro-Cuban All Stars is a unique orchestra that has always promoted the full range of Cuban music. This ensemble embraces several generations and all musical styles. Additionally\, over the years many of the band’s musicians have become international stars. Brilliant performers like Ruben Gonzalez\, Ibrahim Ferrer\, Guillermo Rubalcaba\, Amadito Valdes and Manuel “The Guajiro” Mirabal have been All Stars. \nThe genesis of the Afro-Cuban All Stars dates to the early 1990s. At this time the son ensemble Sierra Maestra\, headed by Juan de Marcos\, received a lot of international exposure. Consequently\, de Marcos led a couple of very successful tours in Europe. \nAfter several years of success\, the All Stars are certainly one of the best-known and successful Cuban orchestras. Moreover\, they have earned four Grammy nominations\, starred in several documentaries and films\, and received many other distinctions. \nFurther\, Afro-Cuban All Stars has also opened the doors to a new generation by incorporating young musicians into the band. With his project\, de Marcos has developed a concept: to stand up on the roots for creating the future. More so than simply creating a band\, his approach has allowed him to expand its creative range by incorporating contemporary styles of Cuban music. To that end\, he adopts a fluid approach to adjusting the orchestra’s line-up by changing or adding musicians. He tailors the ensemble to best reflect the different styles of music from the various periods that the band features. \nThe Afro-Cubans are the same orchestra that can be seen in those distinct performances captured in now-famous film. They are in the Oscar-nominated Buena Vista Social Club documentary by Wim Wenders and the Tony Knox documentary Salon of Dreams. They also shine on DVDs Live in Japan and Live in The Hague. \nRecommended for fans of Buena Vista Social Club\, Nachito Herrera\, Tito Puente and Pedrito Martinez.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/afro-cuban-all-stars-oct25-2026/2026-10-25/2/
CATEGORIES:Global
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260316T171748Z
CREATED:20260311T212253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T171748Z
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SUMMARY:Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes - Farewell
DESCRIPTION:“One of the most beautiful and moving voices” – Rolling Stone\n  \nJudy Collins inspires audiences with her sublime vocals\, boldly vulnerable songwriting\, personal life triumphs\, and unwavering commitment to social activism. In the 1960s\, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later\, her luminescent presence shines brightly. Here\, new generations bask in the glow of her iconic fifty-five-album body of work. Also\, they draw inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. \nFans and critics highly esteem the award-winning singer-songwriter for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards. Moreover\, she also receives acclaim for her own poetically poignant original compositions. For instance\, the Grammy Hall of Fame includes her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now”. Judy’s dreamy\, intimate version of Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns\,” won Song of the Year at the 1975 Grammys. Furthermore\, she’s garnered several top-ten hits and gold- and platinum-selling albums. \nThe cultural treasure’s fifty-fifth release\, 2022’s Spellbound\, documents Judy’s artistic renaissance. Additionally\, the album is a special entry in her oeuvre. It marks the first time ever she wrote all the songs on one of her albums. Here\, Collins showcases twelve new recently-written modern folk songs\, and a bonus track of her evergreen\, “The Blizzard.” Thus\, Spellbound is an introspective and impressionistic album. \n“They say after the plague came the Renaissance\,” Judy says with a good-natured laugh. “The truth is\, I didn’t do an album like this sooner because I had other projects on my mind. Now felt like the perfect time to make this record because\, after all that’s happened in the world\, we need something beautiful and inspirational to lift us up.” \nRecommended for fans of Joan Baez\, Joni Mitchell\, Nanci Griffith and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/judy-collins-sweet-judy-blue-eyes-farewell/2026-10-27/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260316T171748Z
CREATED:20260311T212253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T171748Z
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SUMMARY:Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes - Farewell
DESCRIPTION:“One of the most beautiful and moving voices” – Rolling Stone\n  \nJudy Collins inspires audiences with her sublime vocals\, boldly vulnerable songwriting\, personal life triumphs\, and unwavering commitment to social activism. In the 1960s\, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later\, her luminescent presence shines brightly. Here\, new generations bask in the glow of her iconic fifty-five-album body of work. Also\, they draw inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. \nFans and critics highly esteem the award-winning singer-songwriter for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards. Moreover\, she also receives acclaim for her own poetically poignant original compositions. For instance\, the Grammy Hall of Fame includes her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now”. Judy’s dreamy\, intimate version of Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns\,” won Song of the Year at the 1975 Grammys. Furthermore\, she’s garnered several top-ten hits and gold- and platinum-selling albums. \nThe cultural treasure’s fifty-fifth release\, 2022’s Spellbound\, documents Judy’s artistic renaissance. Additionally\, the album is a special entry in her oeuvre. It marks the first time ever she wrote all the songs on one of her albums. Here\, Collins showcases twelve new recently-written modern folk songs\, and a bonus track of her evergreen\, “The Blizzard.” Thus\, Spellbound is an introspective and impressionistic album. \n“They say after the plague came the Renaissance\,” Judy says with a good-natured laugh. “The truth is\, I didn’t do an album like this sooner because I had other projects on my mind. Now felt like the perfect time to make this record because\, after all that’s happened in the world\, we need something beautiful and inspirational to lift us up.” \nRecommended for fans of Joan Baez\, Joni Mitchell\, Nanci Griffith and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/judy-collins-sweet-judy-blue-eyes-farewell/2026-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260316T171748Z
CREATED:20260311T212253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T171748Z
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SUMMARY:Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes - Farewell
DESCRIPTION:“One of the most beautiful and moving voices” – Rolling Stone\n  \nJudy Collins inspires audiences with her sublime vocals\, boldly vulnerable songwriting\, personal life triumphs\, and unwavering commitment to social activism. In the 1960s\, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later\, her luminescent presence shines brightly. Here\, new generations bask in the glow of her iconic fifty-five-album body of work. Also\, they draw inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. \nFans and critics highly esteem the award-winning singer-songwriter for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards. Moreover\, she also receives acclaim for her own poetically poignant original compositions. For instance\, the Grammy Hall of Fame includes her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now”. Judy’s dreamy\, intimate version of Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns\,” won Song of the Year at the 1975 Grammys. Furthermore\, she’s garnered several top-ten hits and gold- and platinum-selling albums. \nThe cultural treasure’s fifty-fifth release\, 2022’s Spellbound\, documents Judy’s artistic renaissance. Additionally\, the album is a special entry in her oeuvre. It marks the first time ever she wrote all the songs on one of her albums. Here\, Collins showcases twelve new recently-written modern folk songs\, and a bonus track of her evergreen\, “The Blizzard.” Thus\, Spellbound is an introspective and impressionistic album. \n“They say after the plague came the Renaissance\,” Judy says with a good-natured laugh. “The truth is\, I didn’t do an album like this sooner because I had other projects on my mind. Now felt like the perfect time to make this record because\, after all that’s happened in the world\, we need something beautiful and inspirational to lift us up.” \nRecommended for fans of Joan Baez\, Joni Mitchell\, Nanci Griffith and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/judy-collins-sweet-judy-blue-eyes-farewell/2026-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260629T140214Z
CREATED:20260623T173253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T140214Z
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SUMMARY:Billy Prine Presents: Songs & Stories of John Prine
DESCRIPTION:“Billy sings and shines from the inside out. Unlike many things in this world\, he keeps getting better” –American Songwriter\n  \n\nTelling stories and playing his brother’s music in a uniquely personal and entertaining tribute. \nBilly Prine is a natural-born storyteller just like his late\, great brother John Prine was a natural-born songwriter. John was a great communicator of the human experience whittled down to the best words. His big\, little brother\, owner of a rich\, booming voice yet full of subtleness\, is one of the finest orators you’ll ever hear – also choosing just the right turn of phrase. \nDuring these concerts celebrating John’s life in song\, Billy will tell stories about or surrounding some of John’s most beloved songs. Then\, he will lead his band through his version of John’s timeless masterpieces. As an example\, fans will get to hear the first time John played his classic song “Paradise” for their father as the family sits around the kitchen table. \nSongs are stories\, novellas if you will\, and stories often become songs. Thus\, it is only fitting that Billy relates the stories that surround the songs of his dear brother John. Each show becomes a vivid\, intimate look into John’s life through the eyes of Billy.  \nBilly Prine formed and led his first bar band in Chicago at the tender age of twelve. Growing up in such a rich musical city allowed Billy to develop his unique style of American roots music. Billy absorbed a myriad of influences firsthand by seeing Buck Owens\, The Rolling Stones\, and Chicago’s innumerable blues legends. These included Howlin’ Wolf\, Paul Butterfield\, Muddy Waters\, and Michael Bloomfield. \nRecommended for fans of John Prine\, John Hiatt\, Drive-By Truckers and Doc Watson.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/billy-prine-presents-songs-stories-of-john-prine-apr15-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T220000
DTSTAMP:20260710T150144Z
CREATED:20260630T184750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T150144Z
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SUMMARY:Lizzy & The Triggermen
DESCRIPTION:“one part Eartha Kitt\, one part Ella Fitzgerald\, one part Amy Winehouse” – NPR\n  \nLA-based big band Lizzy & the Triggermen make vintage music for modern times. Underneath the retro glamour is a captivatingly modern band who can sell out legendary venues like the Troubadour. Additionally\, they can top the jazz charts alongside heavyweights like Miles Davis and Kamasi Washington. \nTheir shows joyously mix subversive vintage gems\, showtunes\, and swinging originals about everything from fast fashion to fascism. Like the Prohibition Era songs that inspire them\, their music boldly tackles our troubles. Then\, they create killer dance songs that fill the audience with joy the way only a wailing horn section can. \nLizzy leads the band: a charismatic siren with a searing wit and soaring voice. Her “powerhouse vocals” (Broadway World)\, forged singing opera\, recall the great old divas while still sounding completely unique and new. Her songwriting\, which Janis Ian likened to Leonard Cohen\, is filled with the same biting humor she used to create TV comedies. There\, she earned multiple Emmy nominations for shows on HBO\, Amazon\, Legendary\, CBS\, and the History Channel. \nBut the star power doesn’t stop with Lizzy; it emanates through her entire incredible band. Here\, they are a multi-generational dream team of crushers who worked with Harry Connick Jr. and Benny Goodman. In fact\, their arranger played lead trombone and arranged for Goodman’s last orchestra.  \nThere is no doubt that Lizzy & the Triggermen are going audaciously against the grain. Moreover\, they are clearly resonating across a broad range of audiences.  \nRecommended for fans of The Hot Sardines\, Bria Skonberg\, Harry Connick\, Jr. and Davina and The Vagabonds. \n📸: Spike Marble
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/lizzy-the-triggermen/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260323T135626Z
CREATED:20260320T160824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T135626Z
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SUMMARY:John Scofield's Electrospective
DESCRIPTION:“Scofield is one of the most prolific and admired jazz musicians of his generation” – NPR\n  \nThrough his fifty-four-year career\, three-time Grammy Award winner John Scofield has occasionally detoured from the traditions of straight-ahead jazz. There\, he explores a blend of funk and jazz that has led to some of his most popular projects. In 2026\, Scofield looks back at many of his now classic fusion groove compositions with Electrospective.  \nNot intending to replicate earlier fan favorites\, he plans instead to revisit them with the seasoned perspective of several decades. Here\, he culls tunes from his Blue Matter\, Uberjam\, and AGoGo bands\, each responsible for a few recordings. Additionally\, he will play new material in the same vein.  \nMoreover\, Scofield looks forward to teaming up with a stellar band of colleagues. Electrospective will rely on interpretative input from Scofield alum and super funk drummer/producer Adam Deitch (Lettuce). Also\, multidimensional Larry Goldings (Scary Goldings\, James Taylor) on keyboards. Additionally\, legendary bassist Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Co.\, Tedeschi Trucks\, Allman Brothers). With this repertoire so frequently (and loudly) requested by audience members\, Scofield is glad to have a band that will truly do the music justice. \nRecommended for fans of Pat Metheny\, Lettuce\, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Medeski\, Martin & Wood.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-scofields-electrospective-nov-2026/2026-11-11/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T230000
DTSTAMP:20260323T135626Z
CREATED:20260320T160824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T135626Z
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SUMMARY:John Scofield's Electrospective
DESCRIPTION:“Scofield is one of the most prolific and admired jazz musicians of his generation” – NPR\n  \nThrough his fifty-four-year career\, three-time Grammy Award winner John Scofield has occasionally detoured from the traditions of straight-ahead jazz. There\, he explores a blend of funk and jazz that has led to some of his most popular projects. In 2026\, Scofield looks back at many of his now classic fusion groove compositions with Electrospective.  \nNot intending to replicate earlier fan favorites\, he plans instead to revisit them with the seasoned perspective of several decades. Here\, he culls tunes from his Blue Matter\, Uberjam\, and AGoGo bands\, each responsible for a few recordings. Additionally\, he will play new material in the same vein.  \nMoreover\, Scofield looks forward to teaming up with a stellar band of colleagues. Electrospective will rely on interpretative input from Scofield alum and super funk drummer/producer Adam Deitch (Lettuce). Also\, multidimensional Larry Goldings (Scary Goldings\, James Taylor) on keyboards. Additionally\, legendary bassist Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Co.\, Tedeschi Trucks\, Allman Brothers). With this repertoire so frequently (and loudly) requested by audience members\, Scofield is glad to have a band that will truly do the music justice. \nRecommended for fans of Pat Metheny\, Lettuce\, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Medeski\, Martin & Wood.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-scofields-electrospective-nov-2026/2026-11-11/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260323T135626Z
CREATED:20260320T160824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T135626Z
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SUMMARY:John Scofield's Electrospective
DESCRIPTION:“Scofield is one of the most prolific and admired jazz musicians of his generation” – NPR\n  \nThrough his fifty-four-year career\, three-time Grammy Award winner John Scofield has occasionally detoured from the traditions of straight-ahead jazz. There\, he explores a blend of funk and jazz that has led to some of his most popular projects. In 2026\, Scofield looks back at many of his now classic fusion groove compositions with Electrospective.  \nNot intending to replicate earlier fan favorites\, he plans instead to revisit them with the seasoned perspective of several decades. Here\, he culls tunes from his Blue Matter\, Uberjam\, and AGoGo bands\, each responsible for a few recordings. Additionally\, he will play new material in the same vein.  \nMoreover\, Scofield looks forward to teaming up with a stellar band of colleagues. Electrospective will rely on interpretative input from Scofield alum and super funk drummer/producer Adam Deitch (Lettuce). Also\, multidimensional Larry Goldings (Scary Goldings\, James Taylor) on keyboards. Additionally\, legendary bassist Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Co.\, Tedeschi Trucks\, Allman Brothers). With this repertoire so frequently (and loudly) requested by audience members\, Scofield is glad to have a band that will truly do the music justice. \nRecommended for fans of Pat Metheny\, Lettuce\, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Medeski\, Martin & Wood.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-scofields-electrospective-nov-2026/2026-11-12/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T230000
DTSTAMP:20260323T135626Z
CREATED:20260320T160824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T135626Z
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SUMMARY:John Scofield's Electrospective
DESCRIPTION:“Scofield is one of the most prolific and admired jazz musicians of his generation” – NPR\n  \nThrough his fifty-four-year career\, three-time Grammy Award winner John Scofield has occasionally detoured from the traditions of straight-ahead jazz. There\, he explores a blend of funk and jazz that has led to some of his most popular projects. In 2026\, Scofield looks back at many of his now classic fusion groove compositions with Electrospective.  \nNot intending to replicate earlier fan favorites\, he plans instead to revisit them with the seasoned perspective of several decades. Here\, he culls tunes from his Blue Matter\, Uberjam\, and AGoGo bands\, each responsible for a few recordings. Additionally\, he will play new material in the same vein.  \nMoreover\, Scofield looks forward to teaming up with a stellar band of colleagues. Electrospective will rely on interpretative input from Scofield alum and super funk drummer/producer Adam Deitch (Lettuce). Also\, multidimensional Larry Goldings (Scary Goldings\, James Taylor) on keyboards. Additionally\, legendary bassist Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Co.\, Tedeschi Trucks\, Allman Brothers). With this repertoire so frequently (and loudly) requested by audience members\, Scofield is glad to have a band that will truly do the music justice. \nRecommended for fans of Pat Metheny\, Lettuce\, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Medeski\, Martin & Wood.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-scofields-electrospective-nov-2026/2026-11-12/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Lucinda Williams & Her Band: World's Gone Wrong Tour
DESCRIPTION:Acoustic Shows with Lucinda Williams & Her Band:\nBlues\, Ballads & More: A Quiet Night with Lucinda Williams & Her Band\nNOV 16 • 7:00pm Performance \nBlues\, Ballads & More: A Quiet Night with Lucinda Williams & Her Band\nNOV 17 • 7:00pm Performance \n\n“perfect… clearly in a league of her own” – Chicago Reader\n  \n“My dad\, as a poet\, always told me to never censor myself – that’s one of his cardinal rules of creative writing\,” says multiple-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. “That became my motto which I’ve stuck by all these years.” Miller Williams’ advice clearly is borne out on Lucinda’s powerful eighteenth studio album\, 2026’s provocative World’s Gone Wrong. “I felt a sense of urgency in making this record\,” she adds. \nFilled with gut-wrenching topical songs\, the album’s ten tracks were written and recorded in a blast of collaborative creativity. There\, Lucinda and her co-writers ­– primarily husband/manager/co-producer Tom Overby and guitarist Doug Pettibone – grappled with the events of spring 2025. Moreover\, a whole other album had been in the works. However\, the “urgency” to address our current cataclysmic situation motivated Lucinda and company to cut World’s Gone Wrong in direct response. “Music is a powerful weapon\,” she points out. “I want this record to make people aware\, wake them up. I like to push people’s buttons.” \nAnd that’s what Lucinda fans have come to depend on over the past forty-five years. Her back catalog boasts remarkable albums\, including 1998’s game-changing Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. Additionally\, she’s earned three Grammy awards and countless accolades\, including Time Magazine naming her America’s Best Songwriter in 2001. Here\, Williams is one of our most revered artists\, beloved for her singular vocals and extraordinary songs. And in these troubling times\, we need the light she shines on World’s Gone Wrong more than ever before. \nRecommended for fans of Emmylou Harris\, Gillian Welch\, Steve Earle & Bob Dylan. \n📸: Mark Seliger
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/an-evening-with-lucinda-williams-her-band-nov-2026/2026-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T210000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Lucinda Williams & Her Band: World's Gone Wrong Tour
DESCRIPTION:Acoustic Shows with Lucinda Williams & Her Band:\nBlues\, Ballads & More: A Quiet Night with Lucinda Williams & Her Band\nNOV 16 • 7:00pm Performance \nBlues\, Ballads & More: A Quiet Night with Lucinda Williams & Her Band\nNOV 17 • 7:00pm Performance \n\n“perfect… clearly in a league of her own” – Chicago Reader\n  \n“My dad\, as a poet\, always told me to never censor myself – that’s one of his cardinal rules of creative writing\,” says multiple-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. “That became my motto which I’ve stuck by all these years.” Miller Williams’ advice clearly is borne out on Lucinda’s powerful eighteenth studio album\, 2026’s provocative World’s Gone Wrong. “I felt a sense of urgency in making this record\,” she adds. \nFilled with gut-wrenching topical songs\, the album’s ten tracks were written and recorded in a blast of collaborative creativity. There\, Lucinda and her co-writers ­– primarily husband/manager/co-producer Tom Overby and guitarist Doug Pettibone – grappled with the events of spring 2025. Moreover\, a whole other album had been in the works. However\, the “urgency” to address our current cataclysmic situation motivated Lucinda and company to cut World’s Gone Wrong in direct response. “Music is a powerful weapon\,” she points out. “I want this record to make people aware\, wake them up. I like to push people’s buttons.” \nAnd that’s what Lucinda fans have come to depend on over the past forty-five years. Her back catalog boasts remarkable albums\, including 1998’s game-changing Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. Additionally\, she’s earned three Grammy awards and countless accolades\, including Time Magazine naming her America’s Best Songwriter in 2001. Here\, Williams is one of our most revered artists\, beloved for her singular vocals and extraordinary songs. And in these troubling times\, we need the light she shines on World’s Gone Wrong more than ever before. \nRecommended for fans of Emmylou Harris\, Gillian Welch\, Steve Earle & Bob Dylan. \n📸: Mark Seliger
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/an-evening-with-lucinda-williams-her-band-nov-2026/2026-11-14/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260713T133249Z
CREATED:20260709T161632Z
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SUMMARY:Blues\, Ballads & More: A Quiet Night with Lucinda Williams & Her Band
DESCRIPTION:Additional Shows with Lucinda Williams & Her Band:\nAn Evening with Lucinda Williams & Her Band: World’s Gone Wrong Tour\nNOV 13 • 7:00pm Performance \nAn Evening with Lucinda Williams & Her Band: World’s Gone Wrong Tour\nNOV 14 • 7:00pm Performance \n\n“perfect… clearly in a league of her own” – Chicago Reader\n  \n“My dad\, as a poet\, always told me to never censor myself – that’s one of his cardinal rules of creative writing\,” says multiple-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. “That became my motto which I’ve stuck by all these years.” Miller Williams’ advice clearly is borne out on Lucinda’s powerful eighteenth studio album\, 2026’s provocative World’s Gone Wrong. “I felt a sense of urgency in making this record\,” she adds. \nFilled with gut-wrenching topical songs\, the album’s ten tracks were written and recorded in a blast of collaborative creativity. There\, Lucinda and her co-writers ­– primarily husband/manager/co-producer Tom Overby and guitarist Doug Pettibone – grappled with the events of spring 2025. Moreover\, a whole other album had been in the works. However\, the “urgency” to address our current cataclysmic situation motivated Lucinda and company to cut World’s Gone Wrong in direct response. “Music is a powerful weapon\,” she points out. “I want this record to make people aware\, wake them up. I like to push people’s buttons.” \nAnd that’s what Lucinda fans have come to depend on over the past forty-five years. Her back catalog boasts remarkable albums\, including 1998’s game-changing Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. Additionally\, she’s earned three Grammy awards and countless accolades\, including Time Magazine naming her America’s Best Songwriter in 2001. Here\, Williams is one of our most revered artists\, beloved for her singular vocals and extraordinary songs. And in these troubling times\, we need the light she shines on World’s Gone Wrong more than ever before. \nRecommended for fans of Emmylou Harris\, Gillian Welch\, Steve Earle & Bob Dylan. \n📸: Mark Seliger
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/a-quiet-night-with-lucinda-williams-her-band-nov-2026/2026-11-16/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260713T133249Z
CREATED:20260709T161632Z
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SUMMARY:Blues\, Ballads & More: A Quiet Night with Lucinda Williams & Her Band
DESCRIPTION:Additional Shows with Lucinda Williams & Her Band:\nAn Evening with Lucinda Williams & Her Band: World’s Gone Wrong Tour\nNOV 13 • 7:00pm Performance \nAn Evening with Lucinda Williams & Her Band: World’s Gone Wrong Tour\nNOV 14 • 7:00pm Performance \n\n“perfect… clearly in a league of her own” – Chicago Reader\n  \n“My dad\, as a poet\, always told me to never censor myself – that’s one of his cardinal rules of creative writing\,” says multiple-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. “That became my motto which I’ve stuck by all these years.” Miller Williams’ advice clearly is borne out on Lucinda’s powerful eighteenth studio album\, 2026’s provocative World’s Gone Wrong. “I felt a sense of urgency in making this record\,” she adds. \nFilled with gut-wrenching topical songs\, the album’s ten tracks were written and recorded in a blast of collaborative creativity. There\, Lucinda and her co-writers ­– primarily husband/manager/co-producer Tom Overby and guitarist Doug Pettibone – grappled with the events of spring 2025. Moreover\, a whole other album had been in the works. However\, the “urgency” to address our current cataclysmic situation motivated Lucinda and company to cut World’s Gone Wrong in direct response. “Music is a powerful weapon\,” she points out. “I want this record to make people aware\, wake them up. I like to push people’s buttons.” \nAnd that’s what Lucinda fans have come to depend on over the past forty-five years. Her back catalog boasts remarkable albums\, including 1998’s game-changing Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. Additionally\, she’s earned three Grammy awards and countless accolades\, including Time Magazine naming her America’s Best Songwriter in 2001. Here\, Williams is one of our most revered artists\, beloved for her singular vocals and extraordinary songs. And in these troubling times\, we need the light she shines on World’s Gone Wrong more than ever before. \nRecommended for fans of Emmylou Harris\, Gillian Welch\, Steve Earle & Bob Dylan. \n📸: Mark Seliger
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/a-quiet-night-with-lucinda-williams-her-band-nov-2026/2026-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261130T203000
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SUMMARY:Rachael & Vilray
DESCRIPTION:“tunes that echo the feel of standards\, without dipping into a single musical or lyrical cliché.” – Downbeat\n  \nBrooklyn-based duo Rachael & Vilray have achieved a certain timeless quality with their singular take on traditional pop. There\, they have accomplished this since their 2015 formation. Rooted in the language of an earlier age\, their songs transcend nostalgia with wit and a flair for the theatrical. On their third album\, 2025’s West of Broadway\, vocalist Rachael Price (also of Lake Street Dive) and guitarist/singer/songwriter Vilray evolve. Moreover\, they shed their music’s previous dreaminess to achieve a refreshing angularity built on left-of-center instrumentation. For example\, vibraphone and alto saxophone coast above the moody strains of baritone sax and trombone. Thus\, West of Broadway unfolds in a series of sharply drawn vignettes inspired by a recent fascination with classic musicals. Here\, they bring their luminous vocals to offbeat tales of love and heartache along city streets. \nFurthermore\, West of Broadway took shape with renowned musicians like saxophonist Steve Wilson (formerly of Chick Corea’s Origin sextet). Additionally\, drummer John Riley (Miles Davis\, Dizzy Gillespie). Over the course of ten lush and effervescent tracks\, the album delivers standouts like “Love Comes Around”. Here\, this joyously romantic piece set the direction for the LP’s West Coast jazz-inspired aesthetic. Also\, “My Key to Gramercy Park”\, a fantastically salty number narrated by a well-to-do character. They live in lonely suspicion of all those who covet their key to the notoriously exclusive private park. Further\, “Off Broadway”\, where golden-voiced comedian Stephen Colbert joins in for what the duo dubs an “oddly grumpy anti-Broadway screed”. The album comes to life in the colorful detail and extravagant personality of Rachael & Vilray’s storytelling. West of Broadway ultimately immerses the audience in an exquisitely out-of-time vision of their beloved New York City. \nRecommended for fans of Madeleine Peyroux\, Stella Cole\, Cyrille Aimée and Lake Street Dive. \n \n 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rachael-vilray-2026/2026-11-30/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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