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SUMMARY:Alicia Witt: Album Release
DESCRIPTION:VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the links below for tickets!\nAlicia Witt: Album Release – SEP 27 • 4:30pm VIP Meet & Greet \n\n“Her melodic and buoyant sound harkens back to the works of Elton John\, Billy Joel and Carole King” – Popmatters\n  \nBetween Heaven and Earth\, the haunting and deeply personal new album from Alicia Witt\, arrives in August 2026. This album was recorded live in New York City with producer Joe Henry and a band assembled specifically for the project. Here\, the album exists in a space suspended between transcendence and intimacy\, channeling what Witt describes as “eternal unconditional love”. Further\, she describes is as “the place suspended between heaven and earth.” \nThe album was profoundly shaped by the influence and memory of David Lynch. There\, his impact on Witt stretches back to her first film role as Alia in Dune at age seven. “I can’t imagine who I would be without David Lynch\,” Witt reflects. “He is weaved throughout the fabric of my life.” Throughout Between Heaven and Earth\, Witt explores what she learned from Lynch “regarding love. The eternal nature of it\, the idea that only love is real.” Moreover\, she describes his presence as palpable throughout the making of the record. “David was with us every day in the studio. All six of us in the band felt his presence.” \nWitt is widely recognized for her acclaimed acting career spanning film\, television\, and stage. However\, music has remained a constant throughline in her life. She is a classically trained pianist who supported herself as a musician when she first moved to Los Angeles. Additionally\, Witt has long integrated music into her creative identity\, both through her own songwriting and in many of the roles she has portrayed onscreen. She’s released multiple full-length albums\, including Revisionary History (2015)\, The Conduit (2021)\, and I Think I’m Spending Christmas With You (2024). Thus\, Between Heaven and Earth represents the latest chapter in that ongoing musical journey. \nRecommended for fans of Patty Griffin\, Over the Rhine\, Shawn Colvin and Natalie Merchant.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/alicia-witt-album-release-sep27-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:We are booked on SEP 29 for a private event. BOOK YOUR EVENT HERE:
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/private-event-sep29-2026/
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SUMMARY:Vieux Farka Touré
DESCRIPTION:“Notes fall from his fingers like rain on to water… kaleidoscopic” – Guardian\n  \nVieux Farka Touré\, often called “The Hendrix of the Sahara”\, hails from Niafunké\, Mali. He is the son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Touré\, who died in 2006. Ali came from a historical tribe of soldiers and defied his parents by becoming a musician. Thus\, when Vieux reached his teens\, he declared that he also wanted to be a musician. However\, his father disapproved because of the pressures he had experienced as a musician. Rather\, he wanted Vieux to become a soldier. Vieux eventually convinced his father to give him his blessing to pursue music shortly before Ali passed. \nInitially\, Vieux played drums and calabash at Mali’s Institut National des Arts\, but he secretly began playing guitar in 2001. When Vieux announced plans to record an album\, cancer had already weakened Ali Farka Touré. Ali recorded a couple of tracks with him. There\, those recordings\, which appear on Vieux’s debut CD\, rank among Ali’s final ones.  \nWhen the COVID pandemic hit in 2020 and all touring ground to a halt\, Vieux stayed focused on his craft at home. He worked tirelessly in the studio he built at his family’s compound. The resulting album\, 2022’s Les Racines\, finds Vieux returning to his deep roots. Here\, he explores the desert blues music that he spent most of his career experimenting with and expanding. In 2022 Vieux and Houston-based psych-rock superstars Khruangbin released a long-awaited collaborative album. Sir Elton John called it “one of the albums of the year – absolutely wonderful music.” \nWith each new project Vieux broadens his horizons\, embraces new challenges and further entrenches his reputation as one of the world’s most talented and innovative musicians. \nRecommended for fans of Ali Farka Touré\, Tinariwen\, Cheikh Lô and Khruangbin.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/vieux-farka-toure-sep30-2026/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Global
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SUMMARY:Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez
DESCRIPTION:“Alfredo\, one of the greatest piano players of all time!” – Quincy Jones\n  \n“[Martinez is] an incomparable performer… a traditional Afro-Cuban music superstar” – New York Times\n  \nPainted in the broadest of strokes\, the stories of Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez may seem similar. Both started life in Havana\, discovered their gifts and passions for music and headed to the United States. There\, they melded the music of their homeland with a wide variety of influences\, each in their own deeply personal way. \nRodriguez was born into a musical family\, his father a popular singer and TV host. Martinez\, on the other hand\, honed his craft on the streets of Havana\, learning the deeply rooted percussion and vocal style of Afro-Cuban folkloric and religious music. \n“What makes this duo completely different is that I came from the folkloric side and Alfredo came from the classical side. You put those things together and you come out with an extraordinary and different sound.” – Pedrito Martinez \nPianist Alfredo Rodriguez’s sound embodies the collective sound of Miami\, blending Latin pop\, timba\, salsa\, bachata\, tango\, reggaeton\, and bolero. It’s a musical fusion that encompasses the diverse Latin community while celebrating individuality and fostering unity. It calls upon Rodriguez’s roots just as much as his newly learned experiences\, representing a new phase of life.  \nPedrito Martinez is a consummate master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the batá drum. Since settling in New York in 1998\, Pedrito has recorded or performed with Paul Simon\, Wynton Marsalis\, and Paquito D’Rivera. He has also worked with Bruce Springsteen\, Ruben Blades\, Eddie Palmieri\, Dave Matthews\, and Sting. Moreover\, he has contributed to over seventy-five albums. \nFurthermore\, he is also the world’s first-call rumbero—playing\, singing\, and dancing with dozens of Cuban rumba groups. Pedrito was a founding member of the highly successful Afro-Cuban/Afro-Beat band Yerba Buena. \nRecommended for fans of Poncho Sanchez\, Chucho Valdés\, Afro-Cuban All Stars and Eddie Palmieri. \n📸: Anna Webber
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/alfredo-rodriguez-pedrito-martinez-oct1-2026/
CATEGORIES:Global,Jazz
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SUMMARY:Tab Benoit: Soul of the Swamp Tour at Pantages Theatre
DESCRIPTION:“Benoit is a muscular player\, one heck of a string bender with aggressive vibrato.” – Rock & Blues Muse\n  \nJoin us for an exhilarating evening with legendary multi-Grammy nominee and wetlands activist Tab Benoit. Here\, he brings his high-energy Soul of the Swamp Tour to stages across America. Known for his passionate performances and deep-rooted connection to the swamp\, Tab Benoit is a true master of his craft. Moreover\, he boasts over twenty releases that showcase his unique artistry.  \nHe’s scored iconic radio hits like “Nice and Warm” and “Cross the Line” from his 1990s recordings. Also\, critics describe Benoit’s voice as “Otis Redding-ish\,” and celebrate his guitar playing for its originality and distinctive style. Additionally in 2024\, he triumphantly returned with his first recording in thirteen years\, I Hear Thunder. There\, he signaled that his best work is yet to come. \nOn the Soul of the Swamp Tour\, Tab takes you on a musical journey. Here\, he performs songs from his vast catalog and digs deep into the rich tones and storytelling lyrics that have made him an admired figure in the music world. Additionally\, true to his authentic style\, Tab performs without effects—just a guitar\, a cord\, and an amp. Thus\, this allows the magic of his music to shine through his hands\, fingers\, and his band. \n  \n \nA powerhouse performer with grit\, soul\, and serious chops\, Ghalia Volt brings a magnetic\, high-voltage presence to the stage. Here\, she is armed with just a guitar\, foot-drums\, and raw talent. She’s turned heads at U.S. festivals. Further\, she shares bills with the likes of Tab Benoit\, Devon Allman and Buddy Guy. Thus\, Ghalia’s One-Woman Band delivers pure\, unfiltered blues energy. No band. No pretense. Just one woman channeling the ghosts of the Delta with a global fire all her own. \nRecommended for fans of Tedeschi Trucks Band\, Keb’ Mo’\, JJ Grey & Mofro and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. \n📸: Jean Frank
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/tab-benoit-soul-of-the-swamp-tour-oct1-2026/
CATEGORIES:Blues
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SUMMARY:Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:“One of America’s most prolific and successful pop and rock producers” – All Music\n  \nThe timeless classic\, Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah was released fifty years ago. Don Was and The Pan-Detroit Ensemble will be hitting the road in 2026. There\, they will play the album in its entirety to celebrate its profound influence. \nYou could fill both a record store and a hat store with the albums Don Was has touched and the lids he’s donned. On the way\, he’s earned six Grammys\, an Emmy\, a BAFTA\, and the respect of musicians and fans worldwide. In nearly fifty years in the music business\, Was has collaborated with an astonishing list of top-flight artists. Further\, he works in pursuit of making a truthful\, transcendent\, healing and joyful noise. Here\, he is producer\, songwriter\, recording artist\, music supervisor\, documentarian\, musical director\, radio host\, multi-instrumentalist\, and Blue Note Records President. Moreover\, Was is enthusiastically and fearlessly genre fluid\, moving freely across rock\, pop\, jazz\, country\, reggae\, R&B\, and world music. \nThose sessions and shows have taken him all over the globe. There\, he works with everyone from Gregg Allman to John Mayer to Zucchero and every letter in between. Furthermore\, he brings out the best in Hall of Fame names like the Rolling Stones\, Willie Nelson\, Bonnie Raitt\, and scores more. \nThe Pan-Detroit Ensemble includes long-time collaborators Dave McMurray on sax and Eminem’s Oscar-winning collaborator\, keyboardist Luis Resto. Additionally\, musicians include trombonist Vincent Chandler\, trumpeter John Douglas\, drummer Jeff Canaday\, and percussionist Mahindi Masai. Also\, guitarist Wayne Gerard\, and powerhouse vocalist Steffanie Christi’an. \nRecommended for fans of Grateful Dead\, Was (Not Was)\, The Rolling Stones and Willie Nelson.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/don-was-the-pan-detroit-ensemble-oct4-2026/2026-10-04/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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SUMMARY:Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:“One of America’s most prolific and successful pop and rock producers” – All Music\n  \nThe timeless classic\, Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah was released fifty years ago. Don Was and The Pan-Detroit Ensemble will be hitting the road in 2026. There\, they will play the album in its entirety to celebrate its profound influence. \nYou could fill both a record store and a hat store with the albums Don Was has touched and the lids he’s donned. On the way\, he’s earned six Grammys\, an Emmy\, a BAFTA\, and the respect of musicians and fans worldwide. In nearly fifty years in the music business\, Was has collaborated with an astonishing list of top-flight artists. Further\, he works in pursuit of making a truthful\, transcendent\, healing and joyful noise. Here\, he is producer\, songwriter\, recording artist\, music supervisor\, documentarian\, musical director\, radio host\, multi-instrumentalist\, and Blue Note Records President. Moreover\, Was is enthusiastically and fearlessly genre fluid\, moving freely across rock\, pop\, jazz\, country\, reggae\, R&B\, and world music. \nThose sessions and shows have taken him all over the globe. There\, he works with everyone from Gregg Allman to John Mayer to Zucchero and every letter in between. Furthermore\, he brings out the best in Hall of Fame names like the Rolling Stones\, Willie Nelson\, Bonnie Raitt\, and scores more. \nThe Pan-Detroit Ensemble includes long-time collaborators Dave McMurray on sax and Eminem’s Oscar-winning collaborator\, keyboardist Luis Resto. Additionally\, musicians include trombonist Vincent Chandler\, trumpeter John Douglas\, drummer Jeff Canaday\, and percussionist Mahindi Masai. Also\, guitarist Wayne Gerard\, and powerhouse vocalist Steffanie Christi’an. \nRecommended for fans of Grateful Dead\, Was (Not Was)\, The Rolling Stones and Willie Nelson.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/don-was-the-pan-detroit-ensemble-oct4-2026/2026-10-04/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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SUMMARY:Rufus Wainwright
DESCRIPTION:“a bounteous feast… he’s never sung better” – Pitchfork\n  \nRufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists\, songwriters\, and composers of his generation. In a career peppered with critical acclaim\, he has been praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality”. The New York-born\, Montreal-raised singer-songwriter has released ten studio albums to date\, three DVDs\, and three live albums. Also\, this includes the Grammy-nominated Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall. \nHe has collaborated with artists such as Elton John\, Burt Bacharach\, Miley Cyrus\, David Byrne\, Boy George\, and Joni Mitchell. Also\, Pet Shop Boys\, Heart\, Carly Rae Jepsen\, Robbie Williams\, Jessye Norman\, Billy Joel\, Paul Simon\, Sting\, Mark Ronson\, and others. Further\, he has written two operas and numerous songs for movies and TV. \nHis 2020 Grammy-nominated studio album of original songs\, Unfollow the Rules\, finds Wainwright at the peak of his powers. Here\, he enters artistic maturity with passion\, honesty\, and a new-found fearlessness. In 2023\, he embarked on a journey to his family folk roots with his Grammy-nominated album Folkocracy. This album features reinvented folk duets with Chaka Khan\, Brandi Carlile\, John Legend\, Anohni and many more. \nHis first musical of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night for the West End with Ivo van Hove premiered at the Gielgud Theater in March 2024. During this time he also completed a Requiem\, which premiered with the Orchestre Philharmonique de la Radio France in June of 2024. Co-commissioners for the Requiem are the Master Chorale in Los Angeles and the Palau de la Musica in Barcelona. Also\, Helsinki Symphony Orchestra\, the RTE Orchestra in Ireland\, and the Royal Ballet London. \nRecommended for fans of Regina Spektor\, Ben Folds\, Ingrid Michaelson and Harry Nilsson. 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rufus-wainwright-oct-2026/2026-10-05/
CATEGORIES:Pop
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SUMMARY:Rufus Wainwright
DESCRIPTION:“a bounteous feast… he’s never sung better” – Pitchfork\n  \nRufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists\, songwriters\, and composers of his generation. In a career peppered with critical acclaim\, he has been praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality”. The New York-born\, Montreal-raised singer-songwriter has released ten studio albums to date\, three DVDs\, and three live albums. Also\, this includes the Grammy-nominated Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall. \nHe has collaborated with artists such as Elton John\, Burt Bacharach\, Miley Cyrus\, David Byrne\, Boy George\, and Joni Mitchell. Also\, Pet Shop Boys\, Heart\, Carly Rae Jepsen\, Robbie Williams\, Jessye Norman\, Billy Joel\, Paul Simon\, Sting\, Mark Ronson\, and others. Further\, he has written two operas and numerous songs for movies and TV. \nHis 2020 Grammy-nominated studio album of original songs\, Unfollow the Rules\, finds Wainwright at the peak of his powers. Here\, he enters artistic maturity with passion\, honesty\, and a new-found fearlessness. In 2023\, he embarked on a journey to his family folk roots with his Grammy-nominated album Folkocracy. This album features reinvented folk duets with Chaka Khan\, Brandi Carlile\, John Legend\, Anohni and many more. \nHis first musical of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night for the West End with Ivo van Hove premiered at the Gielgud Theater in March 2024. During this time he also completed a Requiem\, which premiered with the Orchestre Philharmonique de la Radio France in June of 2024. Co-commissioners for the Requiem are the Master Chorale in Los Angeles and the Palau de la Musica in Barcelona. Also\, Helsinki Symphony Orchestra\, the RTE Orchestra in Ireland\, and the Royal Ballet London. \nRecommended for fans of Regina Spektor\, Ben Folds\, Ingrid Michaelson and Harry Nilsson. 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rufus-wainwright-oct-2026/2026-10-06/
CATEGORIES:Pop
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SUMMARY:Rufus Wainwright
DESCRIPTION:“a bounteous feast… he’s never sung better” – Pitchfork\n  \nRufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists\, songwriters\, and composers of his generation. In a career peppered with critical acclaim\, he has been praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality”. The New York-born\, Montreal-raised singer-songwriter has released ten studio albums to date\, three DVDs\, and three live albums. Also\, this includes the Grammy-nominated Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall. \nHe has collaborated with artists such as Elton John\, Burt Bacharach\, Miley Cyrus\, David Byrne\, Boy George\, and Joni Mitchell. Also\, Pet Shop Boys\, Heart\, Carly Rae Jepsen\, Robbie Williams\, Jessye Norman\, Billy Joel\, Paul Simon\, Sting\, Mark Ronson\, and others. Further\, he has written two operas and numerous songs for movies and TV. \nHis 2020 Grammy-nominated studio album of original songs\, Unfollow the Rules\, finds Wainwright at the peak of his powers. Here\, he enters artistic maturity with passion\, honesty\, and a new-found fearlessness. In 2023\, he embarked on a journey to his family folk roots with his Grammy-nominated album Folkocracy. This album features reinvented folk duets with Chaka Khan\, Brandi Carlile\, John Legend\, Anohni and many more. \nHis first musical of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night for the West End with Ivo van Hove premiered at the Gielgud Theater in March 2024. During this time he also completed a Requiem\, which premiered with the Orchestre Philharmonique de la Radio France in June of 2024. Co-commissioners for the Requiem are the Master Chorale in Los Angeles and the Palau de la Musica in Barcelona. Also\, Helsinki Symphony Orchestra\, the RTE Orchestra in Ireland\, and the Royal Ballet London. \nRecommended for fans of Regina Spektor\, Ben Folds\, Ingrid Michaelson and Harry Nilsson. 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rufus-wainwright-oct-2026/2026-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T173000
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SUMMARY:VIP Event: Mike Dawes
DESCRIPTION:Click the links below for show tickets!\nMike Dawes: OCT 11 • 7:00pm performance \n\nUpgrade your evening with an exclusive VIP Meet & Greet experience with Mike Dawes. This limited opportunity offers fans an intimate behind-the-scenes look before the show begins. \nInvitation to pre-show experience with Mike Dawes\, including:  \n\n Meet & greet and photo opportunity \n Intimate guitar workshop \n Performance of an exclusive song not in the setlist \n Early entry into the venue \n Early merch shopping before doors open to the public \n VIP Exclusive pack of Mike Dawes’ personal D’addario XS DADGAD strings \n Commemorative VIP laminate\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show. \n\n\n\n\n\n“technical virtuosity and passion… compelling” – Acoustic Guitar\n  \nMike Dawes is an English guitarist known for composing\, arranging\, and performing multiple parts simultaneously on a single guitar. He is regarded as one of the world’s most creative modern fingerstyle guitarists. Also\, his repertoire includes original viral videos and popular arrangements alongside mainstream chart success performing with Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues. \nDawes was named Best Acoustic Guitarist in the World two years in a row (2017 & 2018) by Total Guitar Magazine & Music Radar reader polls\, with numerous second place rankings in the proceeding years. YouTube personality Rick Beato named Mike “one of the finest acoustic guitar players in the world.”  \nHis debut release\, a solo guitar arrangement of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know\,” quickly became a viral hit. Moreover\, it received tens of millions of views on YouTube. This success has been duplicated and expanded upon numerous times. He’s scored hits with songs like “One\,” “The Impossible\,” and “Jump” across multiple video platforms.  \nHis reputation has invited him opportunities to collaborate with Grammy Award-winning artists such as Tommy Emmanuel. Together\, they recorded the duet record Accomplice Vol.3. Dawes also worked with the Grammy-nominated metal band Periphery\, joining them on their 2024 double single release. Mike is featured on multiple Justin Hayward live releases\, including Spirits…Live\, which debuted at Number Two on the US Billboard Chart.  \nRecently\, he contributed electric guitars to Mentrix and Gareth Croker’s stunning soundtrack to Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Additionally\, he has done other session work on TV shows such as AMC’s Better Call Saul. \nMike’s passion\, however\, is performing. He has shared the stage with acts as diverse as Tommy Emmanuel\, Christopher Cross\, Periphery\, The Aristocrats\, Justin Hayward\, and the Athens State Orchestra in 2023 alone.  \nRecommended for fans of Tommy Emmanuel\, Andy McKee\, Kaki King and Trace Bundy.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mike-dawes-oct11-2026-vip/
CATEGORIES:Rock/Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T210000
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SUMMARY:Mike Dawes
DESCRIPTION:VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the links below for tickets!\nMike Dawes: OCT 11 • 4:30pm VIP Meet & Greet \n\n“technical virtuosity and passion… compelling” – Acoustic Guitar\n  \nMike Dawes is an English guitarist known for composing\, arranging\, and performing multiple parts simultaneously on a single guitar. He is regarded as one of the world’s most creative modern fingerstyle guitarists. Also\, his repertoire includes original viral videos and popular arrangements alongside mainstream chart success performing with Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues. \nDawes was named Best Acoustic Guitarist in the World two years in a row (2017 & 2018) by Total Guitar Magazine & Music Radar reader polls\, with numerous second place rankings in the proceeding years. YouTube personality Rick Beato named Mike “one of the finest acoustic guitar players in the world.”  \nHis debut release\, a solo guitar arrangement of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know\,” quickly became a viral hit. Moreover\, it received tens of millions of views on YouTube. This success has been duplicated and expanded upon numerous times. He’s scored hits with songs like “One\,” “The Impossible\,” and “Jump” across multiple video platforms.  \nHis reputation has invited him opportunities to collaborate with Grammy Award-winning artists such as Tommy Emmanuel. Together\, they recorded the duet record Accomplice Vol.3. Dawes also worked with the Grammy-nominated metal band Periphery\, joining them on their 2024 double single release. Mike is featured on multiple Justin Hayward live releases\, including Spirits…Live\, which debuted at Number Two on the US Billboard Chart.  \nRecently\, he contributed electric guitars to Mentrix and Gareth Croker’s stunning soundtrack to Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Additionally\, he has done other session work on TV shows such as AMC’s Better Call Saul. \nMike’s passion\, however\, is performing. He has shared the stage with acts as diverse as Tommy Emmanuel\, Christopher Cross\, Periphery\, The Aristocrats\, Justin Hayward\, and the Athens State Orchestra in 2023 alone.  \nRecommended for fans of Tommy Emmanuel\, Andy McKee\, Kaki King and Trace Bundy.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mike-dawes-oct11-2026/
CATEGORIES:Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T133303Z
CREATED:20260604T203023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T133303Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T230000
DTSTAMP:20260608T133303Z
CREATED:20260604T203023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T133303Z
UID:10003507-1791838800-1791846000@www.dakotacooks.com
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
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T131420Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T233000
DTSTAMP:20260706T131420Z
CREATED:20260701T173303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T131420Z
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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
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T153359Z
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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
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T215158Z
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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
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T153359Z
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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
UID:10003537-1792522800-1792533600@www.dakotacooks.com
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
UID:10003459-1792702800-1792710000@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-2026/2026-10-22/2/
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
UID:10003461-1792789200-1792796400@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-2026/2026-10-23/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T203000
DTSTAMP: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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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
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T210000
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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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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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