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SUMMARY:Slum Village w/ Room3 & Kevin Gamble
DESCRIPTION:“ill beats\, boastful raps… gritty and soulful music” – Pitchfork\n  \nWith Room3 & Kevin Gamble \nKaleidoscopic jazz fusion collective Room3 joins Slum Village as backing band for the evening. Here\, the live band element adds depth and color to the group’s iconic sound. \nSlum Village is not just a music group\, but a close-knit brotherhood tied together by friendship and their shared musical passions. They emerged in the early 1990s from the dynamic streets of Conant Gardens in Detroit. There\, led by T3\, Baatin\, and the iconic J Dilla\, the group quickly became a cornerstone in Detroit’s hip-hop scene. \nJ Dilla’s enduring influence continued to shape the group. For example\, his protégé\, Grammy-nominated producer Young RJ\, stepped in as a rapper in 2009. Also\, through T3 and Young RJ’s stewardship\, Slum Village has continued to innovate. There\, 2002’s Trinity and standout track “Tainted” are revered among hip-hop fans. Additionally\, 2004’s standout album Detroit Deli featured the popular single “Selfish” with Kanye West and John Legend. \nT3 and Young RJ have been instrumental in preserving and expanding the group’s legacy. Their involvement led to later albums like Villa Manifesto and YES\, which includes posthumous productions by Dilla. Today\, Slum Village remains a celebrated name in the world of Detroit hip-hop. With over a decade of collaboration\, T3 and Young RJ stay true to the group’s founding ethos while introducing new vitality and a contagious zest. \nTheir recent works include singles “Request\,” “Factor\,” “So Superb\,” and the acclaimed 2024 album F.U.N. This album features artists like Cordae\, Larry June\, Elijah Fox\, and Eric Roberson. It highlights their continued commitment to breaking new ground and thrilling audiences globally. Here\, explore their musical journey and experience the sounds that have established them as hip-hop royalty. \nRecommended for fans of J Dilla\, Eric Roberson\, Dwele and Talib Kweli.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/slum-village-mar4-2026/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
DESCRIPTION:“Scorching and soulful\, joyous and stomping.” – Living Blues\n  \n2024 BLUES FOUNDATION HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE \n\nIn Chicago\, a city overflowing with unrivaled blues talent\, world-renowned Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials have been standing tall for over thirty years. There\, the band’s big sound is as real and hard-hitting as Chicago blues gets. It’s fueled by Lil’ Ed’s gloriously rollicking slide work and deep blues string bending\, along with his rough-edged\, soulful vocals. The Chicago Sun-Times says\, “Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials are the hottest purveyors of bottleneck boogie to come out of Chicago since Hound Dog Taylor.” \nLil’ Ed Williams comes to the blues naturally. His uncle\, slide guitar king and master songwriter J.B. Hutto\, taught him how to feel\, not just play the blues. Nine albums and thousands of performances later\, Lil’ Ed is now universally hailed as a giant of the genre. Additionally\, the band includes bassist (and Ed’s half-brother) James “Pookie” Young\, guitarist Mike Garrett and drummer Kelly Littleton. Also\, they have remained together for over thirty years\, an extraordinary feat for any group. Moreover\, the band fuels Ed’s songs with their rock-solid\, road-tested\, telepathic musicianship. \nThe group took home the Living Blues Award for Best Live Performer in 2011\, 2012 and 2013. They won the prestigious Blues Music Award for Band Of The Year in both 2007 and 2009. The Associated Press says\, “Williams fills Chicago’s biggest shoes with more life and heat than anyone on stage today.” \nTheir infectious energy\, joyful showmanship and masterful playing have been honed to a razor’s edge by their many years together. Lil’ Ed\, Pookie\, Mike and Kelly have seen sports stars and presidents\, musical fads and fashion trends come and go. \nRecommended for fans of James Cotton\, Coco Montoya\, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Joe Bonamassa.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/lil-ed-the-blues-imperials-mar5-2026/
CATEGORIES:Blues
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SUMMARY:John Oates & The Good Road Band
DESCRIPTION:“engaging\, unpretentious voice… sincere and modestly virtuosic” – Acoustic Guitar\n  \nJohn Oates is celebrating twenty-five years as an accomplished solo recording artist. John celebrated this milestone by releasing his newest project\, 2025’s self-titled album Oates. \nOates is a co-founder of the most successful duo in rock history\, Hall & Oates. Thus\, he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The American Songwriters Hall of Fame. Also\, he received the prestigious BMI Icon Award as well as numerous American Music\, MTV awards and multiple Grammy nominations.  \nOates has been part of pop music history’s most iconic moments. For example\, he was part of the groundbreaking “We Are The World” charity session. Further\, Hall and Oates headlined the first Live Aid concert in Philadelphia. More recently\, John is very active with various philanthropic organizations such as Feeding America\, Movember\, Teen Cancer America and more. \nIn addition to having sold over 80 million albums as a former member of Hall & Oates\, he has recorded eight solo albums. He is currently touring the world with his Good Road Band and Acoustic Quartet performing his new original songs. Additionally\, they cover past hits as well as selections of influential music he calls “the songs that made me”. Here\, these are selected from the early days of rock\, soul\, folk and R&B. \nRecommended for fans of Hall & Oates\, Boz Scaggs\, Bruce Hornsby and Jeff Lynne. \n📸: Jason Lee Denton
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-oates-the-good-road-band-mar6-2026/2026-03-06/1/
CATEGORIES:Americana,R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:John Oates & The Good Road Band
DESCRIPTION:“engaging\, unpretentious voice… sincere and modestly virtuosic” – Acoustic Guitar\n  \nJohn Oates is celebrating twenty-five years as an accomplished solo recording artist. John celebrated this milestone by releasing his newest project\, 2025’s self-titled album Oates. \nOates is a co-founder of the most successful duo in rock history\, Hall & Oates. Thus\, he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The American Songwriters Hall of Fame. Also\, he received the prestigious BMI Icon Award as well as numerous American Music\, MTV awards and multiple Grammy nominations.  \nOates has been part of pop music history’s most iconic moments. For example\, he was part of the groundbreaking “We Are The World” charity session. Further\, Hall and Oates headlined the first Live Aid concert in Philadelphia. More recently\, John is very active with various philanthropic organizations such as Feeding America\, Movember\, Teen Cancer America and more. \nIn addition to having sold over 80 million albums as a former member of Hall & Oates\, he has recorded eight solo albums. He is currently touring the world with his Good Road Band and Acoustic Quartet performing his new original songs. Additionally\, they cover past hits as well as selections of influential music he calls “the songs that made me”. Here\, these are selected from the early days of rock\, soul\, folk and R&B. \nRecommended for fans of Hall & Oates\, Boz Scaggs\, Bruce Hornsby and Jeff Lynne. \n📸: Jason Lee Denton
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-oates-the-good-road-band-mar6-2026/2026-03-06/2/
CATEGORIES:Americana,R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Altan
DESCRIPTION:“The hottest group in the Celtic realm” – The Boston Globe\n  \nAltan is celebrating forty years on the road\, bringing their native music to world-renowned stages. They have played Carnegie Hall\, Sydney Opera House\, and Dublin’s National Concert Hall. They have also played the famous Glastonbury Festival\, Tradfest Temple Bar in Dublin\, and Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Brittany. \nBuilding on this history\, their latest album\, 2024’s Donegal\, has received widespread positive reviews. Altan has long been at the forefront of traditional Irish music. Here\, they blend the raw energy of their native Donegal-fiddle style with a rare\, melodic sensibility. The first-ever Irish traditional band signed to a major record label\, Boston Globe named them “The hottest group in the Celtic realm”. \nThe band’s original members are lead singer and fiddler Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh\, Ciaran Curran on bouzouki\, and Mark Kelly on guitar. Then\, they are accompanied by accordion player Martin Tourish\, and their newest member\, fiddler and singer Clare Friel. \nAltan has shared their music and musicianship with The Chieftains\, Dolly Parton\, Ricky Skaggs\, John Prine\, and more. Embarking on their fifth decade\, their commitment to Donegal’s musical heritage ensures that it will endure for generations to come. \nRecommended for fans of Dervish\, Cherish the Ladies\, The Waterboys and The Dubliners.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/altan-mar7-2026/
CATEGORIES:Global
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SUMMARY:R. Carlos Nakai
DESCRIPTION:“Nakai is creating… a body of work that could be considered as modern as classical music.” – Focus Magazine\n  \nR. Carlos Nakai is widely considered the world’s premier performer of the Native American flute. Also\, he is the only American Native performer performing in the Indigenous genre to achieve a Platinum Record. His Canyon Trilogy has sold over 1 million copies. Additionally\, Nakai has a successful career in many genres of music. He is an eleven-time Grammy nominee and serves as an effective ambassador in reaching new concert audiences. \nNakai stands as one of the most renowned and influential American Indian musicians of the modern era. He has spent decades weaving the ancient sounds of his heritage with contemporary musical forms. Thus\, he created a body of work that transcends genre and brings Indigenous traditions to audiences worldwide.  \nNakai grew up steeped in the stories\, songs\, and communal values of his ancestors. Living in the Southwest United States\, he experienced both the challenges and the beauty of life as an Indigenous person in a changing world. His family’s encouragement and his exposure to traditional ceremonies laid the foundation for his later artistic journey. He also gained an early appreciation for the importance of cultural preservation. Here\, this theme would become central to his life’s work. \nNakai approaches the Native American flute with both innovation and respect. Rather than simply replicating traditional songs\, he has expanded the instrument’s expressive possibilities. Furthermore\, he employs new fingering techniques\, extended melodies\, and harmonics. Here\, he blends the flute’s haunting tones with elements of jazz\, classical\, and world music. He also composes original works for flute integrating influences from his heritage with contemporary sensibilities. His music carries a universal message of peace\, healing\, and connection to the land. \nRecommended for fans of Gary Stroutsos\, Riley Lee\, Coyote Oldman and Keith Secola.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/r-carlos-nakai-mar8-2026/
CATEGORIES:Global
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SUMMARY:Antonio Rey
DESCRIPTION:Two-time Latin Grammy-winner Antonio Rey (Spain) is widely regarded as one of the top flamenco guitarists of his generation. He is lauded for his stunning virtuosity\, impeccable tone\, and his lush and soulful compositions. Also\, he has won many of Spain’s most prestigious guitar competitions and received numerous awards. For example\, Spain’s National Guitar Award\, shared by the likes of Paco de Lucia and Vicente Amigo.  \nHis 2024 album Historias de un Flamenco won the Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Album\, and was also nominated for a 2025 Grammy. Additionally\, he won the 2020 Latin Grammy for his album Flamenco Sin Fronteras. \nAntonio regularly tours major theaters\, concert halls and festivals around the world. This includes recent homage concerts to Paco de Lucia in Carnegie Hall and Madrid’s Teatro Real. Here\, he appeared both as a featured soloist and with Al di Meola along with de Lucia’s nephew Antonio Sanchez.  \nHe has performed with top flamenco legends including maestro Paco de Lucia himself\, dancers Farruquito and Antonio Canales. Also\, international artists such as Alejandro Sanz\, Pablo Alboran and jazz greats including Richard Bona and Al di Meola. Recognized as Paco de Lucia’s successor\, Antonio Rey now steps into the spotlight captivating audiences worldwide.    \nRecommended for fans of Paco de Lucia\, Vicente Amigo\, Las Migas and Carmen Linares.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/antonio-rey-mar9-2026/
CATEGORIES:Global,Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T162553
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SUMMARY:Immanuel Wilkins Quartet
DESCRIPTION:“improbable balance of ethereal and earthy… sublime” – Downbeat\n  \nAward-winning alto saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins burst onto the musical scene in 2020 with his critically acclaimed debut\, Omega. October 2024 saw the release of Wilkins’ third album\, Blues Blood. \nAccolades\, awards\, and critical acclaim have followed with each of Wilkins’ album releases. Omega was named the best new jazz release by The New York Times and best debut jazz album by NPR. Also\, it was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Best Jazz recording. The year ended on an even higher note\, with Wilkins winning the prestigious Letter One Rising Stars Award. Two years later\, Wilkins released his sophomore album\, The 7th Hand. Like his debut\, it topped numerous year-end lists including Jazzwise\, NPR\, The New York Times\, The Financial Times\, and JazzTimes. In 2023\, Wilkins was awarded with three DownBeat Critics Poll Awards. These included Best Alto Saxophonist\, Best Rising Star Composer\, and Best Rising Star Group. In 2024\, German Deutscher Jazz Preis named his quartet best international live act of the year.  \nWilkins and his quartet have toured extensively and graced some of the most esteemed stages in the world. Notable performances include Montreal Jazz Festival\, Monterey Jazz Festival\, Umbria Jazz\, North Sea Jazz\, Pori Jazz\, and Newport Jazz Festival. Also\, the Kennedy Center\, the Library of Congress\, SFJAZZ\, and Elbphilharmonie. \nIn addition to touring as a leader\, Wilkins continues to record and share the bandstand with both his peers and his longtime mentors. For example\, Jason Moran\, Kenny Barron\, Wynton Marsalis\, Bob Dylan\, Solange\, Joel Ross\, Gerald Clayton\, and Lalah Hathaway. \nRecommended for fans of Joshua Redman\, Roy Hargrove\, Ravi Coltrane and Charles Lloyd. \n📸: Joshua Woods
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/immanuel-wilkins-quartet-mar10-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T210000
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SUMMARY:Los Lobos
DESCRIPTION:“one of the hottest live acts on the planet” – BBC\n  \nIt’s a matter of time. Fifty years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work\, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running\, crossing millions of miles to rock millions of fans. And that’s just at the live shows. \nThey’ve also recorded seventeen studio albums\, seven live LPs\, three compilations\, two EPs\, two DVDs\, and contributed over forty guest appearances on their friends’ recordings. They have garnered five Grammys\, an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction and the ALMA Ritchie Valens Pioneer Award. \nBut beyond all the hoopla and applause (and the source of it all\, really) is the tremendous heart. Rather\, hearts. Cinco corazones. Five blood brothers who have dedicated their off-stage time to helping others\, working for peace and justice. Further\, they’ve penned some of the most literate and important music of their time. They transform the hard cries from the East L.A. barrio into songs of hope\, tales of common folk finding ways to endure. \nThe young wolves were weaned on late-night radio’s soul\, R&B\, and doo-wop. Were cured through the African-American currents of the blues\, jazz\, and rock ‘n’ roll. An amalgam. As proud Chicanos\, their songs have always glistened with the distillation from their Mexican and Latin American roots. \nQuite simply\, they are one of the tightest\, one of the best\, one of the most prolific bands ever. And\, amazingly\, with the original founding members as the pack the entire time. Unprecedented. As their liner notes put it\, quite simply: “Los Lobos still are David Hidalgo\, Louie Pérez\, Jr.\, Cesar Rosas\, Conrad Lozano\, Steve Berlin.” \nRecommended for fans of Alejandro Escovedo\, Roy Orbison\, Ritchie Valens and Elvis Presley. \nThese tickets do not qualify for the A-Train discount.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/los-lobos/2026-03-11/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T162553
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SUMMARY:Los Lobos
DESCRIPTION:“one of the hottest live acts on the planet” – BBC\n  \nIt’s a matter of time. Fifty years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work\, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running\, crossing millions of miles to rock millions of fans. And that’s just at the live shows. \nThey’ve also recorded seventeen studio albums\, seven live LPs\, three compilations\, two EPs\, two DVDs\, and contributed over forty guest appearances on their friends’ recordings. They have garnered five Grammys\, an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction and the ALMA Ritchie Valens Pioneer Award. \nBut beyond all the hoopla and applause (and the source of it all\, really) is the tremendous heart. Rather\, hearts. Cinco corazones. Five blood brothers who have dedicated their off-stage time to helping others\, working for peace and justice. Further\, they’ve penned some of the most literate and important music of their time. They transform the hard cries from the East L.A. barrio into songs of hope\, tales of common folk finding ways to endure. \nThe young wolves were weaned on late-night radio’s soul\, R&B\, and doo-wop. Were cured through the African-American currents of the blues\, jazz\, and rock ‘n’ roll. An amalgam. As proud Chicanos\, their songs have always glistened with the distillation from their Mexican and Latin American roots. \nQuite simply\, they are one of the tightest\, one of the best\, one of the most prolific bands ever. And\, amazingly\, with the original founding members as the pack the entire time. Unprecedented. As their liner notes put it\, quite simply: “Los Lobos still are David Hidalgo\, Louie Pérez\, Jr.\, Cesar Rosas\, Conrad Lozano\, Steve Berlin.” \nRecommended for fans of Alejandro Escovedo\, Roy Orbison\, Ritchie Valens and Elvis Presley. \nThese tickets do not qualify for the A-Train discount.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/los-lobos/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T210000
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SUMMARY:The Belfast Cowboys
DESCRIPTION:“conjures up the spirit and the songs of Ireland’s greatest export” – Chicago Tribune\n  \nThe Belfast Cowboys is a nine-piece\, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison. Entering their third decade\, they are adept at mixing rock\, blues\, roots and soul sounds. Led by veteran songwriter/guitarist Terry Walsh\, the Cowboys have flourished in the renowned Minnesota music scene. They have consistently packed houses and wowed crowds since 2002. \nTerry Walsh got his start playing in various Twin Cities rock bands. He toured as Slim Dunlap’s bass player in 1997\, opening for Son Volt. In 2001 Terry hit upon the idea of forming a Van Morrison tribute band. Terry spent the rest of the year learning Van songs and building an all-star band. The band played their first show at the old 400 Bar on Saint Patrick’s Day 2002. \nMany musicians have played with the band\, but the ‘A’ team was soon established. It includes Dan Kowalke (guitar\, vocals\, Joe Baumgart (bass)\, Dave Kirby and Dave Haugen (drums\, backing vocals)\, Joe Loskota (keyboards\, backing vocals). The horn section includes Paul Gronert (sax)\, Matt Hanzelka (trombone)\, Tim Martin (trumpet)\, Vic Volare (sax\, flute). Bandleader Terry Walsh (lead vocals\, guitar\, harmonica\, piano). \nThe band has expanded its content over the years to include rock and soul covers. Terry’s own originals have become fan favorites. Now a beloved staple in Minnesota\, the 9-piece Belfast Cowboys averaged over 120 shows a year before the pandemic. The bar-tested troubadours are known for playing epic sets at their weekly Minneapolis gigs and drawing crowds to outdoor festivals. Occasionally they’ll venture beyond the Midwest to play Ireland\, Phoenix\, and New York’s Times Square. Once they opened for the band Chicago in front of 15\,000 people. \nRecommended for fans of Bruce Springsteen\, G.B. Leighton\, Tina and the B-Sides and Van Morrison.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-belfast-cowboys-mar13-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock/Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T210000
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SUMMARY:Davina and The Vagabonds
DESCRIPTION:“This music\, as retro as it may be at times\, feels fun\, frisky and alive.” – American Songwriter\n  \nDavina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene. Their high-energy live shows feature level-A musicianship\, sharp-dressed professionalism and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. Also\, their influences range from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Moreover\, the band is converting audiences one show at a time\, from Vancouver to Miami and across Europe. \nMuch like the music\, the story spurns era\, expectation and classification. The often unbelievable\, sometimes harrowing\, and wholly inspiring journey of Davina Sowers gave birth to her eponymous band in 2004. As the tale goes\, she grew up in the economically depressed Allegheny town of Altoona\, PA. She now describes the town as “awesome in the industrial era\, but horrible for high school.” Then\, she was adopted by her stepfather when he was in his 80s; he passed when she was just 13. Through him and his Edison phonograph\, she first heard the music that would start her journey. For example\, The Ink Spots\, Sidney Bechet\, Louis Armstrong\, Louis Prima\, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and many others. “Great man. He was my angel and still is\,” she says. \nOn her own\, she vividly recalls hours in front of the record player at home. There\, she religiously spun Led Zeppelin\, Black Sabbath and Simon and Garfunkel records belonging to her folk singer mom. \nTo this day\, Davina still refers to music as “my first and eternal love.” Despite early dalliances with classical piano and guitar\, she developed a heavy drug habit in high school. Further\, this morphed into heroin dependency\, left her homeless\, sent her in and out of jail and brought on all manner of trouble. Kicking dope on the streets\, she “got clean\, started the band and worked [her] ass off every day since.” \nRecommended for fans of Pokey LaFarge\, Preservation Hall Jazz Band\, The Hot Sardines and Squirrel Nut Zippers.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/davina-and-the-vagabonds-mar14-2026/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T210000
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SUMMARY:Dessa
DESCRIPTION:“Dessa is a rock star… a unique gift for innovative turns of phrase.” – Star Tribune\n  \nSpanning genres and disciplines\, Dessa’s style is defined by tenderness\, ferocity\, candor\, and wit. As a musician\, she’s co-composed for large choirs and crowd-surfed at rock clubs. Also\, she recorded a live album with the Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra and contributed a track to the Number One album The Hamilton Mixtape. Her TED Talk\, which recounts her science experiment on how to fall out of love\, has notched more than 5 million views. She’s written for The New York Times and National Geographic Traveler. Additionally\, she hosted two seasons of a podcast for the BBC. Also\, she’s published several poetry books and literary collections including the memoir-in-essays My Own Devices.  \nDessa’s musical career began in earnest when she was asked to join Minneapolis’ Doomtree collective. Here\, the hip-hop crew is known for bold production\, charismatic lyricists\, and explosive live shows. Then\, she started touring hard as a solo act after her 2010 release A Badly Broken Code. Since then\, she’s released five more full-length albums\, working across sounds and styles. Meanwhile\, she keeps her razor-sharp writing front and center. \n \nLady Midnight is a vocalist and performance artist who draws upon her multidisciplinary background and Afro-indigenous roots to create work that reflects our collective lives. City Pages named Lady Midnight Best Twin Cities Vocalist and named her album\, Death Before Mourning\, Best Album of 2020. She has performed across the country\, sharing stages with legendary acts like Common\, Moby\, Andra Day\, and Aloe Blacc. \nRecommended for fans of Doomtree\, P.O.S.\, Sims and Sage Francis. \n📸: Athel Rogers
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/dessa-mar15-2026/2026-03-15/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T233000
DTSTAMP:20260414T162553
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SUMMARY:Dessa
DESCRIPTION:“Dessa is a rock star… a unique gift for innovative turns of phrase.” – Star Tribune\n  \nSpanning genres and disciplines\, Dessa’s style is defined by tenderness\, ferocity\, candor\, and wit. As a musician\, she’s co-composed for large choirs and crowd-surfed at rock clubs. Also\, she recorded a live album with the Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra and contributed a track to the Number One album The Hamilton Mixtape. Her TED Talk\, which recounts her science experiment on how to fall out of love\, has notched more than 5 million views. She’s written for The New York Times and National Geographic Traveler. Additionally\, she hosted two seasons of a podcast for the BBC. Also\, she’s published several poetry books and literary collections including the memoir-in-essays My Own Devices.  \nDessa’s musical career began in earnest when she was asked to join Minneapolis’ Doomtree collective. Here\, the hip-hop crew is known for bold production\, charismatic lyricists\, and explosive live shows. Then\, she started touring hard as a solo act after her 2010 release A Badly Broken Code. Since then\, she’s released five more full-length albums\, working across sounds and styles. Meanwhile\, she keeps her razor-sharp writing front and center. \n \nLady Midnight is a vocalist and performance artist who draws upon her multidisciplinary background and Afro-indigenous roots to create work that reflects our collective lives. City Pages named Lady Midnight Best Twin Cities Vocalist and named her album\, Death Before Mourning\, Best Album of 2020. She has performed across the country\, sharing stages with legendary acts like Common\, Moby\, Andra Day\, and Aloe Blacc. \nRecommended for fans of Doomtree\, P.O.S.\, Sims and Sage Francis. \n📸: Athel Rogers
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/dessa-mar15-2026/2026-03-15/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T162553
CREATED:20251230T163303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T154214Z
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SUMMARY:Richard Bona
DESCRIPTION:“pure summer happiness… golden voice” – London Jazz News\n  \nGrammy winner Richard Bona is one of the most accomplished international bass players\, composers and multi-instrumentalists. With his unique sound and vocal gift he is continuously representing his African origins. Moreover\, Bona’s music addresses the continent’s traditions\, culture\, beauty and issues. His purpose\, and Bona’s connection with his audience has turned him into a staple name in world\, jazz and Afropop music. \nHe currently produces and records for Latin and Brazilian artists in pop\, Brazilian songbook\, Flamenco and Caribbean music. \nRichard Bona has toured\, composed\, recorded\, and created musical forms of art with the greatest. He’s worked with Herbie Hancock\, Harry Belafonte\, Steps Ahead\, Quincy Jones\, Chick Corea\, Buena Vista Social Club and Cesária Évora. Also\, Sting\, Mike Stern\, Pat Metheny\, Stevie Wonder\, Bobby McFerrin\, Chucho Valdés\, George Benson\, Oumou Sangaré and more. Thus\, he has many diverse notable collaborations to his credit. Richard has also taught Jazz Improvisation at NYU and is constantly teaching and mentoring young talents throughout the world. Furthermore\, he’s also a TED speaker and ambassador for various non-profit projects. \nHe is highly involved in developing better music business practices and ethics. He has a Signature Series collaboration with Italian-based MARKBASS. This has positioned him as one of the most creative and best-selling bass amp and bass guitar manufacturers in the world. \nBona is constantly touring around the world and exploring new musical directions. Further\, Richard continues to redefine his sound\, while still performing live. He’s currently working on new Afrobeat\, Afropop\, Latin and Flamenco projects throughout Europe\, the US and Latin America. \nRecommended for fans of Stanley Clarke\, Joe Zawinul\, Trilok Gurtu and Dobet Gnahore.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/richard-bona-mar16-2026/
CATEGORIES:Global,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T162553
CREATED:20260225T221255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T201032Z
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SUMMARY:NUNNABOVE
DESCRIPTION:“Minneapolis’s latest and greatest” – The Current\n  \nNUNNABOVE has been called the “next generation of the Minneapolis sound”. Furthermore\, they were featured on season thirteen of America’s Got Talent. The Current calls them “Minneapolis’s latest and greatest.” Additionally\, producer Terry Lewis says\, “they have many years of music ahead of them”. Also\, Jon Bream (Star Tribune) says “they have oodles of talent and potential”. Sounds Of Blackness founder/leader Gary Hines raves about the group. “They are super-talented\, highly skilled and gifted musicians\, writers and performers with unique sound and style.” The band has shared the stage with Sounds of Blackness\, PJ Morton of Maroon 5\, Stokely\, and many others. \nNUNNABOVE is Cadence\, Mattie\, Bennett\, and Wisdom. Here\, these four siblings take their influences from funk\, jazz\, rock and neo-soul to generate their own sound and style. Also\, Their inspiration ranges from The Purple One to the Gloved One\, The 1975 to Chaka Khan. For these siblings\, family is life and the key to what they create musically. As featured artists at Prince’s Paisley Park Celebration in 2023\, they became one of the concert’s most memorable moments. Matthew Allen of The Grio writes\, “The Minneapolis Sound seems to be in good hands.” Chaka Khan\, who also attended the celebration\, heard the group and embraced them with praise when she met them. Then\, she invited them to open for her and Boys II Men two months later at the Minnesota State Fair. \nWith new music dropping in 2026\, this promises to be another great year for NUNNABOVE. Here\, expect several new releases and new shows for current and new fans alike! \nRecommended for fans of Prince\, The Time\, Alexander O’Neal and Lipps Inc.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/nunnabove-mar17-2026/
CATEGORIES:Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T162553
CREATED:20260210T213832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T140645Z
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SUMMARY:MMEA All-State Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Music Educators Association is proud to present the All-State Jazz Band at the Dakota. MMEA’s All-State Ensembles are built with 625 accomplished young musicians from 269 programs within the state of Minnesota.  \nRecommended for fans of Maria Schneider\, Dean Sorenson\, Libby Larsen and Bob Mintzer.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mmea-all-state-jazz-band-mar18-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T210000
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CREATED:20251222T212231Z
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SUMMARY:Cyrille Aimée
DESCRIPTION:“a breezy pop flavor\, gentle grooves\, lovely melodies” – All About Jazz\n  \nCyrille Aimée grew up in a multilingual household full of music where she danced every day. There\, her soundtrack featured the Afro-Caribbean sounds from her mother’s native Dominican Republic. The family home was in Samois-sur-Seine\, the location of the Django Reinhardt Festival. Often\, the teenage Cyrille would climb out of her bedroom window at night to mingle with the players. Thus\, this ignited a passion for jazz. \nMoving to New York City\, her talents quickly earned her a reputation among her peers as a matchless song interpreter. She worked with Roy Hargrove and stole the show in front of the notoriously hard-to-please crowd at the Harlem Apollo. Steven Sondheim invited her to star in a tribute at New York’s City Centre\, backed by Wynton Marsalis. Her 2019 album Move On featured versions of Sondheim’s songs which received praise from Sondheim himself. Additionally\, she earned a 2019 Grammy nomination for her version of “Marry Me a Little”. \nAt the height of her New York success\, new horizons beckoned. Visiting New Orleans\, she fell in love with the energy and diversity of the city and made it her home. Then\, she teamed up with producer/multi-instrumentalist Jake Sherman\, and together they created her latest album\, 2024’s A Fleur de Peau. \nThe album combines the depth and sophistication of jazz\, the immediacy of pop\, and the irrepressible dance rhythms of the Caribbean. Furthermore\, it’s more intimate and more accessible than anything Cyrille has done before. \nRecommended for fans of Stacey Kent\, Madeleine Peyroux\, Veronica Swift and Cécile McLorin Salvant.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/cyrille-aimee-mar19-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T162553
CREATED:20251021T160833Z
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SUMMARY:JD Simo & Luther Dickinson: Do The Rump! Tour
DESCRIPTION:“straight-up blues with a razor edge guitar slash.” – Americana Highways\n  \nTwo of the most electrifying forces in modern roots music converge! Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars\, The Black Crowes) joins JD Simo (Chris Isaak\, Jack White\, Beyoncé\, Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis). Here\, they unite as a soul-shaking trio with powerhouse drummer Adam Abrashoff. Their chemistry is deep\, their grooves are dirty\, and their shows are a masterclass in high-octane\, roots-infused blues.  \nLuther\, a four-time Grammy nominee\, is celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of North Mississippi Allstars and a brand-new album. Thus\, he is proving his commitment to pushing Hill Country blues forward. JD\, meanwhile\, has built a career on fearless reinvention. In addition to touring with Chris Isaak\, he’s a key creative on the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere. There\, he worked closely with both Bruce and director Scott Cooper\, supervised the music script\, and coached lead actor Jeremy Allen White (The Bear). Additionally\, he contributed heavily to the film’s score and soundtrack.  \nTheir collaborative album Do The Rump! has been making waves\, with lead single “Come On” hitting #1 on SiriusXM Bluesville. Furthermore\, the sound is raw\, hypnotic\, and thrillingly alive—equal parts Hill Country trance\, psych-soul\, and electrified jam.  \nThese trio shows are rare. The music is greasy. And this is your chance to feel it live. \nRecommended for fans of North Mississippi Allstars\, The Radiators\, R.L. Burnside and Anders Osborne.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/jd-simo-luther-dickinson-do-the-rump-tour-mar20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T162553
CREATED:20251222T214415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T184629Z
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SUMMARY:The MPLS Men Of Motown
DESCRIPTION:“an unbelievable night of iconic songs” – Explore MN\n  \nWith Special Guests The MPLS Women of Motown\nFeat. Courtnie\, Kayla & Kathleen Johnson and Kiana Marie \nFeat. Lamont Keten\, Len Jones\, RoShewn Harrington\, David Chill Anderson\, Shayde Stephens \nThis dynamic and soulful show features The Mfellaz and the timeless sounds of Motown. Furthermore\, the music of Stevie Wonder\, Smokey Robinson\, Marvin Gaye\, The Jackson 5\, The Four Tops and the mighty Temptations. \nThe show features The KAJ Orchestra led by Kirk A. Johnson\, formerly of Prince and The New Power Generation. Also\, the music takes you back in time to when these impressive artists created Motown’s danceable arrangements and choreography. \nLamont Keten has been a featured and supporting vocalist for Musicians4Musicians and The Soul Tight Committee. Additionally\, he’s worked with The Maxx Band Soul Experience\, Mid America Talent\, and the world-famous Alexander O’Neal. \nLen Jones has been a featured vocalist for Sounds of Blackness and Musicians4Musicians. He is also a writer and producer for KatPhewd Productions. \nRoShewn Harrington is an in-demand writer\, producer\, and featured artist. He has appeared with the Greats Gone 2 Soon live music series\, Musicians4Musicians\, and Two 4 the Show. \nDavid Chill Anderson has been an acclaimed featured vocalist for many years. Further\, he has appeared in MFellaz\, The Not Guilty Band\, and the Al Green and Bill Withers show. \nShayde Stephens has been a featured vocalist for BKS\, Who Nu\, High and Mighty\, Synergy\, Bella Diva\, and R Factor. \nRecommended for fans of Stevie Wonder\, Marvin Gaye\, Smokey Robinson and The Temptations.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/greats-gone-2-soon-presents-the-men-of-motown-mar21-2026/2026-03-21/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T230000
DTSTAMP:20260414T162553
CREATED:20251222T214415Z
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SUMMARY:The MPLS Men Of Motown
DESCRIPTION:“an unbelievable night of iconic songs” – Explore MN\n  \nWith Special Guests The MPLS Women of Motown\nFeat. Courtnie\, Kayla & Kathleen Johnson and Kiana Marie \nFeat. Lamont Keten\, Len Jones\, RoShewn Harrington\, David Chill Anderson\, Shayde Stephens \nThis dynamic and soulful show features The Mfellaz and the timeless sounds of Motown. Furthermore\, the music of Stevie Wonder\, Smokey Robinson\, Marvin Gaye\, The Jackson 5\, The Four Tops and the mighty Temptations. \nThe show features The KAJ Orchestra led by Kirk A. Johnson\, formerly of Prince and The New Power Generation. Also\, the music takes you back in time to when these impressive artists created Motown’s danceable arrangements and choreography. \nLamont Keten has been a featured and supporting vocalist for Musicians4Musicians and The Soul Tight Committee. Additionally\, he’s worked with The Maxx Band Soul Experience\, Mid America Talent\, and the world-famous Alexander O’Neal. \nLen Jones has been a featured vocalist for Sounds of Blackness and Musicians4Musicians. He is also a writer and producer for KatPhewd Productions. \nRoShewn Harrington is an in-demand writer\, producer\, and featured artist. He has appeared with the Greats Gone 2 Soon live music series\, Musicians4Musicians\, and Two 4 the Show. \nDavid Chill Anderson has been an acclaimed featured vocalist for many years. Further\, he has appeared in MFellaz\, The Not Guilty Band\, and the Al Green and Bill Withers show. \nShayde Stephens has been a featured vocalist for BKS\, Who Nu\, High and Mighty\, Synergy\, Bella Diva\, and R Factor. \nRecommended for fans of Stevie Wonder\, Marvin Gaye\, Smokey Robinson and The Temptations.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/greats-gone-2-soon-presents-the-men-of-motown-mar21-2026/2026-03-21/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T162553
CREATED:20260120T184424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T142819Z
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SUMMARY:Tina Schlieske Sextet
DESCRIPTION:“one of the most potent singers to ever come out of the Twin Cities.” – Star Tribune\n  \nTina Schlieske\, a Midwestern rock mainstay\, commands a dedicated and passionate following\, especially in her hometown of Minneapolis. She’s best known for fronting the band Tina and the B-Sides. Her inaugural jazz recording\, 2024’s The Good Life\, sees Schlieske embarking on a transformative jazz odyssey. Here\, this is her homage to the greats that have paved the way for voices like Tina’s to celebrate. Further\, she celebrates giants like Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra. Much like the influential rockers she has emulated\, David Bowie\, Tina Turner\, Tina’s reverence for these giants shines through. \nA luminary in the Minneapolis rock and Americana music circuit\, Schlieske’s illustrious career spans over four decades. There\, she has garnered numerous accolades\, including a prestigious star adorning First Avenue’s legendary star wall. Also\, she is renowned for her impassioned vocal delivery and magnetic stage presence. Thus\, Schlieske’s pivot into the realm of jazz signifies a poignant milestone in her already illustrious career. Her transition into this new territory is a testament to her enduring artistic evolution and an exciting progression for her dedicated audience. \nSchlieske has long held an affinity for jazz\, but she left it unexplored until recent years. Here\, this stemmed from an unanticipated desire to delve into the allure of classic standards within the contemporary musical landscape. “There is a certain simplicity in these complicated songs\,” she reflects. “Singing jazz offers me the chance to push the boundaries of my vocal capabilities. It’s a whole new world compared to rock. Here\, the voice becomes another instrument. Maintaining the essence of the melody while infusing personal interpretation presents a thrilling challenge that I find truly exhilarating.” \nRecommended for fans of Indigo Girls\, Etta James\, Lucinda Williams and Melissa Etheridge.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/tina-schlieske-sextet-mar22-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T162553
CREATED:20260210T160421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T220924Z
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SUMMARY:Shaun Johnson - The Book of Bublé
DESCRIPTION:“his smooth vocals mirror that of a youthful Sinatra and a young Bublé” – The Indie Source\n  \nShaun Johnson believes great songs never go out of style. Further\, growing up in small-town Iowa\, he fell in love with the kind of music that makes you feel something. There\, he fell under the spell of the swing\, the soul\, the effortless cool. Now\, he’s bringing that sound to life in The Book of Bublé – a night of music that’s as smooth as it is electric. \nThus\, backed by a seven-piece band with full brass\, Shaun reimagines the hits that made Michael Bublé a global phenomenon. Here\, every song is delivered with bold new arrangements\, boundless energy\, and Shaun’s signature charm. Also\, hear songs like “Haven’t Met You Yet”\, “Everything”\, “Cry Me a River” and “Feeling Good”. \nHere\, in the Book of Bublé\, Shaun channels the fire of Sinatra\, the elegance of Ella\, and the raw energy of Jerry Lee Lewis. Moreover\, Johnson is backed by a seven-piece band and bold new orchestrations from Dean Sorenson. \nAdditionally\, this Emmy-winning performer and Billboard Top Five recording artist has performed over 4000 shows throughout the world. However\, the book of Bublé is something different. It’s a celebration of style\, connection\, and the kind of music that fills a room and lifts a heart.  \nHere\, this is not just a tribute. Furthermore\, it’s a night of stories\, of laughter\, and swing – a love letter to the soundtrack of our time. \nShaun Johnson\, vocals\nTheodore Brown\, piano\nDavid Stanoch\, percussion\nAaron Moe\, saxophone\nAidan Miland\, saxophone\nDave Stamps\, trombone\nGerard Ahlgren\, trumpet\nJeremy Boettcher\, bass \nRecommended for fans of Tonic Sol-fa\, The Manhattan Transfer\, Christian McBride Big Band and Rockapella.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/shaun-johnson-the-book-of-buble-mar23-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T173000
DTSTAMP:20260414T162553
CREATED:20251126T223852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T062320Z
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SUMMARY:Morgan James VIP Experience
DESCRIPTION:Morgan James is hosting VIP events prior to the show\, giving a chance for fans to get together and celebrate good music in an intimate setting. \nVIP attendees will be treated to an exclusive performance\, story telling\, a question and answer session with Morgan\, photo and autograph sessions and everyone will walk away with an exclusive piece of merchandise only available to VIPs at each show. \nVIP Experiences include: \n\nEarly entrance and crowd-free merchandise shopping\nA commemorative piece of merchandise\nIndividual photo opportunity with Morgan James\nAutograph session with Morgan James\nGroup question and answer session with Morgan James — ask your most burning question!\nPrivate performance by Morgan James\n\nIMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show.\nYou must have a concert ticket in order to purchase this VIP Meet & Greet.\n \nCheck-in Time: Please arrive at the venue by 4:45 PM.\nAfter check-in\, you’ll be escorted to the VIP area for the meet & greet. \n\n“A phenomenal talent whose feel for classic soul music is bone deep… This woman is on fire.” – New York Times\n  \nMorgan James has a voice that needs to be heard. After her grandmother heard her sing\, the matriarch paid for James’ voice lessons\, positive that her granddaughter had talent. However\, despite the often-treacherous terrain of the music industry\, James has never tired in her quest. There\, she has tussled with unimaginative label executives\, covered and owned Beatles songs\, and cast a woman as Jesus. Through it all\, James has carved out an enviable career\, always on her own terms. \nJames has a particular taste for inserting herself into men’s spaces. Here\, she twists hyper-masculine songs to her will\, changing their meanings in the process. Furthermore\, she brings that feminist lens to the forefront in her most recent project\, 2025’s Soul Remains the Same. Moreover\, she reinterprets tracks from AC/DC\, Stone Temple Pilots\, and Pearl Jam. “Something I’ve always loved\, and I’ve done throughout my career\, is sing songs that are not just written by men\, but especially made for men\,” she says. “And make them my own.” \nHere\, Soul Remains the Same transforms testosterone-soaked ‘80s and ‘90s radio classics of her youth into poignant\, soulful\, deeply personal covers. “I don’t try to change something to be clever. I don’t want to change something that’s already great\,” James says. “But sometimes I’ll hear a song and think to myself\, ‘This would be amazing with horns\, or what would this sound like with a choir or a B3?’” James picked which tracks to cover after a road trip on which she and her husband belted along to some old favorites. Then\, she created sexy\, bold versions of cuts like Whitesnake’s “Is This Love”. Also\, a deliciously moody version of Smashing Pumpkins’ “Tonight\, Tonight.” \nRecommended for fans of Nina Simone\, Postmodern Jukebox\, Pink Martini and Aretha Franklin.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/morgan-james-vip-experience-mar24-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Morgan James
DESCRIPTION:“A phenomenal talent whose feel for classic soul music is bone deep… This woman is on fire.” – New York Times\n  \nMorgan James has a voice that needs to be heard. After her grandmother heard her sing\, the matriarch paid for James’ voice lessons\, positive that her granddaughter had talent. However\, despite the often-treacherous terrain of the music industry\, James has never tired in her quest. There\, she has tussled with unimaginative label executives\, covered and owned Beatles songs\, and cast a woman as Jesus. Through it all\, James has carved out an enviable career\, always on her own terms. \nJames has a particular taste for inserting herself into men’s spaces. Here\, she twists hyper-masculine songs to her will\, changing their meanings in the process. Furthermore\, she brings that feminist lens to the forefront in her most recent project\, 2025’s Soul Remains the Same. Moreover\, she reinterprets tracks from AC/DC\, Stone Temple Pilots\, and Pearl Jam. “Something I’ve always loved\, and I’ve done throughout my career\, is sing songs that are not just written by men\, but especially made for men\,” she says. “And make them my own.” \nHere\, Soul Remains the Same transforms testosterone-soaked ‘80s and ‘90s radio classics of her youth into poignant\, soulful\, deeply personal covers. “I don’t try to change something to be clever. I don’t want to change something that’s already great\,” James says. “But sometimes I’ll hear a song and think to myself\, ‘This would be amazing with horns\, or what would this sound like with a choir or a B3?’” James picked which tracks to cover after a road trip on which she and her husband belted along to some old favorites. Then\, she created sexy\, bold versions of cuts like Whitesnake’s “Is This Love”. Also\, a deliciously moody version of Smashing Pumpkins’ “Tonight\, Tonight.” \nRecommended for fans of Nina Simone\, Postmodern Jukebox\, Pink Martini and Aretha Franklin.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/morgan-james-mar24-2026/2026-03-24/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Morgan James
DESCRIPTION:“A phenomenal talent whose feel for classic soul music is bone deep… This woman is on fire.” – New York Times\n  \nMorgan James has a voice that needs to be heard. After her grandmother heard her sing\, the matriarch paid for James’ voice lessons\, positive that her granddaughter had talent. However\, despite the often-treacherous terrain of the music industry\, James has never tired in her quest. There\, she has tussled with unimaginative label executives\, covered and owned Beatles songs\, and cast a woman as Jesus. Through it all\, James has carved out an enviable career\, always on her own terms. \nJames has a particular taste for inserting herself into men’s spaces. Here\, she twists hyper-masculine songs to her will\, changing their meanings in the process. Furthermore\, she brings that feminist lens to the forefront in her most recent project\, 2025’s Soul Remains the Same. Moreover\, she reinterprets tracks from AC/DC\, Stone Temple Pilots\, and Pearl Jam. “Something I’ve always loved\, and I’ve done throughout my career\, is sing songs that are not just written by men\, but especially made for men\,” she says. “And make them my own.” \nHere\, Soul Remains the Same transforms testosterone-soaked ‘80s and ‘90s radio classics of her youth into poignant\, soulful\, deeply personal covers. “I don’t try to change something to be clever. I don’t want to change something that’s already great\,” James says. “But sometimes I’ll hear a song and think to myself\, ‘This would be amazing with horns\, or what would this sound like with a choir or a B3?’” James picked which tracks to cover after a road trip on which she and her husband belted along to some old favorites. Then\, she created sexy\, bold versions of cuts like Whitesnake’s “Is This Love”. Also\, a deliciously moody version of Smashing Pumpkins’ “Tonight\, Tonight.” \nRecommended for fans of Nina Simone\, Postmodern Jukebox\, Pink Martini and Aretha Franklin.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/morgan-james-mar24-2026/2026-03-24/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Louisiana Calling
DESCRIPTION:“fusing blues\, Latin\, classic R&B\, zydeco\, Cajun\, Tex-Mex\, and roots rock” – AllMusic\n  \nNew frontiers fit nicely atop the boundary-breaking career of singer songwriter and slide guitar icon Sonny Landreth. He has performed live with Buddy Guy and John Hiatt in theaters and arenas around the United States. Also\, post-New Orleans Jazz Fest jamming on bayou rhythms with Oteil Burbridge and Johnny Vidacovich. Further\, he has recorded and played live with ukulele phenom Jake Shimabukuro at The Blue Note in Hawaii. Thus\, it has been a noteworthy couple of years for the two time Grammy nominee. And those are just his side projects. \nLandreth explains his continually expanding musical horizons. “One of the things I love about collaborations with other artists is the element of surprise. When the chemistry is there\, it is always inspiring to find new twists and turns that up the game creatively.” \nWhat if Americana actually encompassed ALL of North America? You’d have the Franco-Acadian inflections of Canada\, as best exemplified by the accordion. Then\, you’d have blues and jazz\, the U.S.’s most original art form. Also\, the lilting grace and fiery passion of the music of Mexico. You’d also have New Orleans’ premiere distillers of this continental musical mélange\, The Iguanas. \nTheir three-decade ride has taken them all over the map musically and geographically. However\, the inescapable patina of their hometown infuses every note they play. They have produced eight studio albums among countless tours and Jazz Fest appearances. They survived a flood that did its best to take their adopted city with it. Therefore\, it’s a testament to the band’s endurance that the same four guys that started playing in the early 1990s are still together. \nRecommended for fans of The Radiators\, Paul Thorn\, Tab Benoit and Los Lobos.  \n📸: Robley Dupleix
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/louisiana-calling-mar25-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Blues
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SUMMARY:Bria Skonberg
DESCRIPTION:“If Louis Armstrong and Doris Day could somehow be the same person\, they’d be Bria Skonberg” –Wall Street Journal\n  \nBria Skonberg is a Juno-award winning artist\, ten-time Downbeat Rising Star\, and a Jazz at Lincoln Center Swing! Awardee. Also\, she won the 2022 “Legend” Award by the Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook. The trumpeter\, vocalist\, and composer has been called the “shining hope of hot jazz” (New York Times). Also\, she is considered “one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation.” (Wall Street Journal)  \nBria has stormed onto the jazz scene with her smoky vocals\, blistering trumpet\, and compelling compositions and arrangements. The Juno Award winner has sung the music of Aretha Franklin alongside Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child. Also\, she played with U2 at the iconic Apollo Theater and sat in with the Dave Matthews Band. Additionally\, Bria was a featured guest with Jon Batiste and performed as part of The Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour.  \nBria continues to solidify her artistry\, mastering her signature style as one of the most distinctive artists in jazz. 2024’s What It Means Is a career-defining album\, inspired by the sounds of New Orleans jazz. “Pure sonic ebullience is in full display on Skonberg’s latest album What It Means\, which mashes traditional jazz sounds and tunes with more modern jazz and even pop styles\,” wrote Lee Mergner for WBGO. \nBria has a multitude of new and exciting music in store for audiences\, releasing a holiday EP in 2025. Additionally\, she will release two albums out in 2026: one trumpet-focused and one vocal-forward. Here\, she brings all her new music to the stage with her quintet. \nRecommended for fans of Ingrid Jensen\, Jeremy Pelt\, Stella Cole and Emmet Cohen. \n📸: Shervin Lainez
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/bria-skonberg-mar26-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Maruja Limón
DESCRIPTION:“breathing new life into flamenco with a captivating fusion.” – Billboard Latin\n  \nMaruja Limón is a female sextet from Barcelona known for their vibrant music that blends flamenco\, pop\, and Latin rhythms. They formed in 2014\, and the group composes and arranges their own songs. Moreover\, they have performed at festivals and venues across Europe\, Morocco\, and Spain\, including Festival Cruilla and Pirineos Sur.  \nOn their 2024 EP Te Como La Cara\, they explore Catalan\, flamenco\, and Latin rumba. Then\, they fuse those traditional forms with experimental electronic sounds\, dembow\, salsa\, and pop. Thus\, they deliver explosive music with lyrics that balance sensitivity and irony.  \nThey gained recognition in Billboard’s On the Radar Latin section after their debut in the Latin Alternative Music Conference. Maruja Limón made their first U.S. tour In January 2025\, captivating audiences and filling venues. For example\, they played Lincoln Center in New York\, the Kennedy Center in Washington\, and made a splash in Philadelphia. There\, their energy and unique sound left a lasting impression. \nRecommended for fans of Las Migas\, Ozomatli\, María Peláe and Ojos de Brujo.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/maruja-limon-mar27-2026/
CATEGORIES:Global
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SUMMARY:VIP Event: Isaac Slade (Formerly of the Fray)
DESCRIPTION:Isaac Slade (Formerly of The Fray) VIP Meet & Greet\nInvitation to pre-show experience with Isaac Slade\, including: \n· Pre-show Meet & Greet and Photo Opportunity with Isaac\n· Solo\, unplugged performance of one song\n· Commemorative VIP Laminate and Lanyard\, signed by Isaac\n· Early merchandise shopping opportunity before doors open to the public \nIMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show. \nYou must have a concert ticket in order to purchase this VIP Meet & Greet. \n\n“A stew of angsty earnestness\, piano melancholy and anthemic melodies” – BBC\n  \nIsaac Slade is best known as the former frontman of the Grammy-nominated\, multi-platinum band The Fray. Here\, he steps back onto the stage after four years with his first-ever solo tour in 2026. The Songs I Know tour will take audiences through his emotionally resonant songwriting and the life journey that shaped his music. Slade’s performances bring listeners into his intimate\, cinematic vocal style. The show features formative songs and stories\, his genre-defining hits\, and the music that inspired him through the years. With new music releases on the horizon\, Slade will share his latest work. This will reflect a powerful evolution that invites listeners into something honest\, timeless\, and evocative. \nRecommended for fans of The Fray\, Coldplay\, John Mayer and Oasis. \n📸: Ross Bustin
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/isaac-slade-songs-i-know-tour-vip-mar28-2026/
CATEGORIES:Rock/Pop
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