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SUMMARY:Travis Anderson Trio's "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
DESCRIPTION:“They swing like there’s no tomorrow.” – Jazz Police\n  \nThis blazingly energetic trio takes on Vince Guaraldi‘s holiday classic\, A Charlie Brown Christmas. Here\, they play the timeless music of Vince Guaraldi\, including “Christmas Time Is Here“ and “Linus and Lucy.” \nWith energy and chops to burn\, The Travis Anderson Trio bring fresh interpretations to standards and more – from Chopin to Mario Bros – they swing like there’s no tomorrow while saluting the great trios of yesterday. \nTravis Anderson has been delighting audiences with his dazzling piano technique and inventive arrangements since 2003. Additionally\, he has taken his unique piano style all over the metro area and beyond. \nSteve Pikal is one of the most in-demand bassists in the region. Adept at many genres\, his joyous stage presence and buoyant playing add an exciting element to every show. \nVersatile\, dynamic\, and hard-swinging\, Nathan Norman is a first-call drummer in the Twin Cities. Also\, he has collaborated with many of the area’s finest artists\, including Bruce Henry\, Debbie Duncan\, Charmin Michelle\, and more. \nA Charlie Brown Christmas is the Emmy and Peabody award-winning story written by St. Paul’s own Charles M. Schulz. This classic has warmed the hearts of millions of fans since it first aired on television nearly sixty years ago. The Christmas special marked the first time Schulz’s classic characters made the jump from the newspaper page to animation. Moreover\, the soundtrack being provided by a jazz trio rather than full orchestra\, originally a budget-conscious decision\, proved to be an inspired choice. Here\, Guaraldi’s songs are as important to the show’s enduring success as the characters themselves. \nRecommended for fans of Oscar Peterson\, George Gershwin\, Art Tatum and Vince Guaraldi.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/travis-anderson-trios-a-charlie-brown-christmas-dec9-2025/2025-12-09/2/
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Jazz
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SUMMARY:Mark O'Connor's Appalachian Christmas
DESCRIPTION:“a national treasure” – Wynton Marsalis\n  \nThree-time Grammy winning composer and fiddler Mark O’Connor has created several arrangements of Christmas classics. Here\, he fashions a wondrous mixture of both instrumental and vocal music in bluegrass and other American music genres. The show features fresh takes on traditional songs with a few original compositions included. His renditions are playful and joyous\, but can be strikingly earnest too. Mark’s touring ensemble includes his wife Maggie O’Connor on fiddle and vocals. Additionally\, he will bring a variety of guest musicians on each tour. \nHaving toured An Appalachian Christmas nine consecutive years\, O’Connor and his ensemble have a dynamic energy on stage. Then\, they bring their individual expertise to holiday themes and classics in the most delightful and musically satisfying way! \n“…the reason we were all there was Mark O’Connor\, in all his lyrical perfection. There is no more aching line in contemporary American music than the melody in his Appalachia Waltz. Also\, the joy of his mandolin duet with his son in Macedonia\, a song Mark wrote years ago\, was pure delight. O’Connor is a composer and arranger of the highest order\, creating intriguing harmonies and rhythms in recognizable folk music. \nHe elevates a music with humble beginnings to impeccable elegance\, creating a whole different category. While the instrumentation is traditional in country music\, his deft treatment of the songs and choice of performers brings out unexpected elements. He’s more than a performer; he’s a suitor to the music\, to the instruments\, a passionate devotee of traditional forms and tools. And\, his adoration is evident in every note he writes and every chord he plays.”  by Meg Currell EDGE Media Network Contributor \nRecommended for fans of Sam Bush\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Nickel Creek and Edgar Meyer.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mark-oconnors-appalachian-christmas/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Karrin Allyson - Wintry Mix
DESCRIPTION:“Everything she sings seems to rise from a smile… transparent purity” – Downbeat\n  \nFew American jazz singers have had as long and fruitful a relationship with Brazilian music as Karrin Allyson. Her early albums included such classics as “Corcovado” and “One Note Samba”. Then\, her 1999 recording From Paris to Rio split the difference between songs from those musical cities. 2008’s Imagina: Songs of Brazil raised the ante on Rio. Now\, here’s another all-Brazilian outing\, 2024’s A Kiss for Brazil\, featuring the great Bahian singer-guitarist Rosa Passos on two songs.  \nWhat’s remarkable about Allyson’s ongoing foray into these sounds is she has never recorded the same song twice. The song list for A Kiss for Brazil includes Luiz Bonfá’s “Manhã de Carnaval” and Antonio Carlos Jobim’s “Wave”. However\, you may wonder why it has taken her so long to get to those oft-performed gems. The answer\, for starters\, is that there’s a bottomless pool of great Brazilian songs to record. Also\, Allyson has engaged in many other pursuits as one of jazz’s most popular and wide-ranging vocalists.  \nNominated for five Grammys\, she has explored bop and blues\, pop and Great American standards\, and written her own songs. Her highly regarded 2001 album Ballads: Remembering John Coltrane beautifully rendered the songs on Trane’s 1963 classic. Her 2004 album\, Wild for You\, is a collection of singer-songwriter pop tunes— “my first love”. Here\, Allyson performs songs by Joni Mitchell\, Cat Stevens\, Carole King\, and Carly Simon. On 2015’s Many a New Day\, she paid tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein alongsode pianist Kenny Barron.  \nMore recently\, she starred in the ambitious 2019 concept recording\, Shoulder to Shoulder: Centennial Tribute to Women’s Suffrage. This was a collection of Suffragist Era songs (plus two of hers). \nRecommended for fans of Jane Monheit\, Stacey Kent\, Madeleine Peyroux and Diana Krall.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/karrin-allyson-dec11-2025/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Ladies Of Soul\, Vol. 2 – A Tribute to Jill Scott\, Erykah Badu & Angie Stone
DESCRIPTION:An evening featuring some of the greatest neo-soul music ever created\, from three of the greatest female artists of the last 30 years!\n  \nVocalists –\nSolorah The Essence\nAshley Commodore\nMonique Blakey  \nBand –\nEthan Yeshaya – bass\nDeevo – guitar\nRAWTWHYLAH – drums\nTommy Barbarella – keys \nThe next chapter of Ladies of Soul is here! Volume One celebrated greats of the 1970s and 80s. Now\, Volume 2 explores three artists from the 1990s and 2000s – Jill Scott\, Erykah Badu\, and Angie Stone. These powerful women pushed the boundaries of genre\, incorporating hip-hop\, rock\, and pop elements into R&B traditions. Their explorations gave rise to neo-soul\, and these three became household names! \nSolorah The Essence is the vocalist/leader of jazz/R&B fusion collective Bakkwooddrift. Here\, her angelic voice embodies soulful black music.  \nAshley Commodore is a singer from a family of talented\, accomplished musicians. Her mother Ginger\, father Bobby\, and brother Brandon are all Twin Cities gems performing in varied music genres. Ashley has been featured with Grammy Award winning group the Sounds of Blackness. Additionally\, she currently tours with national recording artist Stokley Williams. Further\, she is the newest member of the jazz vocal ensemble\, Moore By Four. When not out on the road with Stokley & the VÜ\, you can find her sitting in with the Dr Mambo’s Combo at Bunkers Bar and Grill. \nSinger/songwriter/actor Monique Blakey discovered her very large voice at a very young age. She began singing at the age of five and acting by the age of nine. Monique was immediately thrust into talent shows\, plays\, and hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down yet! Additionally\, she has worked on network TV\, recorded with several mainstream artists\, and acted in several stage productions. Also\, she recently landed her first role in a Hulu series. \n 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ladies-of-soul-vol-2-dec12-2025/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:The Peterson Family - 'Twas the Jam Before Christmas
DESCRIPTION:“What do Prince\, Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks have in common? Those magnificent Petersons.” – Star Tribune\n  \n  \nHelp us celebrate the thirty-sixth anniversary of the Peterson Family Christmas Show! Here\, this is a whole family tradition not to be missed. Acclaimed as Minnesota’s First Family of Music\, they have also performed locally\, nationally\, and internationally for many years. \nLinda Peterson is an international recording artist\, songwriter\, pianist and vocalist. Also\, Linda has five CDs to her credit. Linda released her latest recording\, You Gotta Be Somewhere\, in 2015. \nBilly Peterson is one of the most celebrated bass players in the world. Moreover\, his uncompromising talents as a performer have brought him widespread recognition. Billy has worked Ben Sidran\, Carlos Santana\, Bob Dylan\, Neil Young\, Prince\, Les Paul\, Steve Miller\, and many others. \nPatty Peterson is a radio personality on KBEM-Jazz88 and executive produces the documentary series “Minnesota Jazz Legends”. Additionally\, Patty received seven coveted Minnesota Music Awards\, and she earned induction into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. \nRicky Peterson is one of the most sought-after studio and session keyboard players and producers in America. Furthermore\, Ricky tours with Fleetwood Mac\, Bonnie Raitt\, John Mayer and currently with Stevie Nicks. \nPaul Peterson was discovered by Prince at age 17. Then\, he appeared in the award-winning film Purple Rain\, performing with the group The Time. Paul worked with George Benson\, Oleta Adams\, Anita Baker\, and Paula Abdul to name a few. \nJason Peterson DeLaire is Linda Peterson’s son. Also\, he’s the first of the “next generation” to call music his occupation. Furthermore\, he currently tours with Michael Bolton. Also\, he worked with Prince\, Alexander O’Neal\, Richard Marx\, Donny Osmond\, Oleta Adams\, and others. \nRecommended for fans of Prince\, Steve Miller Band\, Stevie Nicks and Donny Osmond.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-peterson-family-twas-the-jam-before-christmas-2025/2025-12-14/
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Jazz,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:The Peterson Family - 'Twas the Jam Before Christmas
DESCRIPTION:“What do Prince\, Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks have in common? Those magnificent Petersons.” – Star Tribune\n  \n  \nHelp us celebrate the thirty-sixth anniversary of the Peterson Family Christmas Show! Here\, this is a whole family tradition not to be missed. Acclaimed as Minnesota’s First Family of Music\, they have also performed locally\, nationally\, and internationally for many years. \nLinda Peterson is an international recording artist\, songwriter\, pianist and vocalist. Also\, Linda has five CDs to her credit. Linda released her latest recording\, You Gotta Be Somewhere\, in 2015. \nBilly Peterson is one of the most celebrated bass players in the world. Moreover\, his uncompromising talents as a performer have brought him widespread recognition. Billy has worked Ben Sidran\, Carlos Santana\, Bob Dylan\, Neil Young\, Prince\, Les Paul\, Steve Miller\, and many others. \nPatty Peterson is a radio personality on KBEM-Jazz88 and executive produces the documentary series “Minnesota Jazz Legends”. Additionally\, Patty received seven coveted Minnesota Music Awards\, and she earned induction into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. \nRicky Peterson is one of the most sought-after studio and session keyboard players and producers in America. Furthermore\, Ricky tours with Fleetwood Mac\, Bonnie Raitt\, John Mayer and currently with Stevie Nicks. \nPaul Peterson was discovered by Prince at age 17. Then\, he appeared in the award-winning film Purple Rain\, performing with the group The Time. Paul worked with George Benson\, Oleta Adams\, Anita Baker\, and Paula Abdul to name a few. \nJason Peterson DeLaire is Linda Peterson’s son. Also\, he’s the first of the “next generation” to call music his occupation. Furthermore\, he currently tours with Michael Bolton. Also\, he worked with Prince\, Alexander O’Neal\, Richard Marx\, Donny Osmond\, Oleta Adams\, and others. \nRecommended for fans of Prince\, Steve Miller Band\, Stevie Nicks and Donny Osmond.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-peterson-family-twas-the-jam-before-christmas-2025/2025-12-15/
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Jazz,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Merry Christmas From José James
DESCRIPTION:“eclectic\, groove-minded jazz singer” – NPR\n  \nWith:\nJosé James – vocals\nJahari Stampley – piano\nKanoa Mendenhall – bass\nOtis Brown III – drums \n“Merry Christmas from José James” raises the bar for the contemporary Christmas show. James combines the classic jazz-crooner elegance of Frank Sinatra and Nat “King” Cole with the earthy sophistication of soul legends Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway. Further\, James breathes new life into much-loved holiday classics such as “The Christmas Song”\, “White Christmas” and “Let it Snow”. Moreover\, the show will feature new compositions by James and his partner Talia Billig. In addition to showcasing his crooner chops\, the 50 Shades Darker singer explores his jazz side. The show includes a joyful rendition of John Coltrane’s “My Favorite Things.” \nA jazz artist for the hip-hop generation\, James artfully blurs the lines between traditional and contemporary jazz\, hip-hop\, soul\, funk\, pop and rock. Also\, he has released eleven critically acclaimed albums in as many years. Further\, James is the recipient of both the Edison Award and L’Académie du Jazz Grand Prix. He has collaborated with many notable artists like Flying Lotus\, Robert Glasper\, Lalah Hathaway\, Ledisi\, Aloe Blacc and Jason Moran. \nJahari Stampley is a Chicago-born pianist who began playing the piano at the age of fourteen. Within two years of exploring the instrument\, he began winning various competitions. Then\, by the age of eighteen\, he became recognized and followed by many world-renowned musicians. These include Yebba Smith\, Jill Scott\, Robert Glasper\, Cory Henry\, Jacob Collier\, Stanley Clarke\, and Derrick Hodge\, among others. Additionally\, Jahari has toured with Stanley Clarke and is featured on Derrick Hodge’s Color of Noise album. \nRecommended for fans of Robert Glasper\, Meshell Ndegeocello\, Lizz Wright and Christian McBride. \n📸: Janette Beckman
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/merry-christmas-from-jose-james/
CATEGORIES:Holiday,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Merry Christmas From José James
DESCRIPTION:“eclectic\, groove-minded jazz singer” – NPR\n  \nWith:\nJosé James – vocals\nJahari Stampley – piano\nKanoa Mendenhall – bass\nOtis Brown III – drums \n“Merry Christmas from José James” raises the bar for the contemporary Christmas show. James combines the classic jazz-crooner elegance of Frank Sinatra and Nat “King” Cole with the earthy sophistication of soul legends Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway. Further\, James breathes new life into much-loved holiday classics such as “The Christmas Song”\, “White Christmas” and “Let it Snow”. Moreover\, the show will feature new compositions by James and his partner Talia Billig. In addition to showcasing his crooner chops\, the 50 Shades Darker singer explores his jazz side. The show includes a joyful rendition of John Coltrane’s “My Favorite Things.” \nA jazz artist for the hip-hop generation\, James artfully blurs the lines between traditional and contemporary jazz\, hip-hop\, soul\, funk\, pop and rock. Also\, he has released eleven critically acclaimed albums in as many years. Further\, James is the recipient of both the Edison Award and L’Académie du Jazz Grand Prix. He has collaborated with many notable artists like Flying Lotus\, Robert Glasper\, Lalah Hathaway\, Ledisi\, Aloe Blacc and Jason Moran. \nJahari Stampley is a Chicago-born pianist who began playing the piano at the age of fourteen. Within two years of exploring the instrument\, he began winning various competitions. Then\, by the age of eighteen\, he became recognized and followed by many world-renowned musicians. These include Yebba Smith\, Jill Scott\, Robert Glasper\, Cory Henry\, Jacob Collier\, Stanley Clarke\, and Derrick Hodge\, among others. Additionally\, Jahari has toured with Stanley Clarke and is featured on Derrick Hodge’s Color of Noise album. \nRecommended for fans of Robert Glasper\, Meshell Ndegeocello\, Lizz Wright and Christian McBride. \n📸: Janette Beckman
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/merry-christmas-from-jose-james-2/
CATEGORIES:Holiday,R&B/Soul
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T210000
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SUMMARY:Riders in the Sky present: Christmas the Cowboy Way
DESCRIPTION:Winners of 2 Grammy Awards and back by popular demand!\n  \nRiders in the Sky stand hats and shoulders above the rest of the purveyors of comedy and western. For more than 40 years\, they have kept the flame passed on by Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. Here\, they have become modern-day icons with their wacky humor\, western wit\, and cowboy way of life.  \nRiders in the Sky pay tribute to and poke gentle fun at the classic cowboy songs of the 1930s and 1940s. The group is made up of lead singer Ranger Doug\, Woody Paul on fiddle and vocals\, Too Slim on string bass and guitar\, and\, and “Cowpolka King” Joey Miskulin on accordion. \nRecommended for fans of Gene Autry\, Roy Rogers\, Bob Wills & Texas Playboys and Asleep at the Wheel.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/riders-in-the-sky-present-christmas-the-cowboy-way-dec18-2025/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Holiday
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T210000
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SUMMARY:Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents: A Creole Christmas
DESCRIPTION:“passionate… on a timely mission to bring joy to the world.” – All About Jazz\n  \nCelebrate the season as the incomparable Preservation Hall Jazz Band takes the stage with Creole Christmas. This memorable performance will feature New Orleans classics as well as beloved holiday selections with a twist. Founded in 1963\, the band takes its name from Preservation Hall\, the humble but historic French Quarter music venue. There\, Preservation Hall is dedicated to keeping the past and future of jazz alive. \nThroughout its history\, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge. Further\, they mingle\, resurface\, and are transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly embodied than in the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Here\, they have held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 60 years. Moreover\, they carry it enthusiastically forward as a reminder that the history they were founded to preserve is a vibrant\, living history.  \nPHJB marches that tradition forward by tapping into a sonic continuum that stretches back to the city’s Afro-Cuban roots. They look back to the Afrobeat of Fela Kuti and the Fire Music of Pharoah Sanders and John Coltrane. Then\, they look forward to cutting-edge artists with whom the PHJB have shared festival stages from Coachella to Newport. They have shared the stage with legends like Stevie Wonder\, Elvis Costello and the Grateful Dead. Also\, modern giants The Foo Fighters\, My Morning Jacket\, Arcade Fire and the Black Keys. \nRecommended for fans of Kermit Ruffins\, Tuba Skinny\, Pokey LaFarge and Davina and The Vagabonds.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/preservation-hall-jazz-band-presents-a-creole-christmas/2025-12-19/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T233000
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SUMMARY:Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents: A Creole Christmas
DESCRIPTION:“passionate… on a timely mission to bring joy to the world.” – All About Jazz\n  \nCelebrate the season as the incomparable Preservation Hall Jazz Band takes the stage with Creole Christmas. This memorable performance will feature New Orleans classics as well as beloved holiday selections with a twist. Founded in 1963\, the band takes its name from Preservation Hall\, the humble but historic French Quarter music venue. There\, Preservation Hall is dedicated to keeping the past and future of jazz alive. \nThroughout its history\, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge. Further\, they mingle\, resurface\, and are transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly embodied than in the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Here\, they have held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 60 years. Moreover\, they carry it enthusiastically forward as a reminder that the history they were founded to preserve is a vibrant\, living history.  \nPHJB marches that tradition forward by tapping into a sonic continuum that stretches back to the city’s Afro-Cuban roots. They look back to the Afrobeat of Fela Kuti and the Fire Music of Pharoah Sanders and John Coltrane. Then\, they look forward to cutting-edge artists with whom the PHJB have shared festival stages from Coachella to Newport. They have shared the stage with legends like Stevie Wonder\, Elvis Costello and the Grateful Dead. Also\, modern giants The Foo Fighters\, My Morning Jacket\, Arcade Fire and the Black Keys. \nRecommended for fans of Kermit Ruffins\, Tuba Skinny\, Pokey LaFarge and Davina and The Vagabonds.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/preservation-hall-jazz-band-presents-a-creole-christmas/2025-12-19/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032653
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SUMMARY:Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents: A Creole Christmas
DESCRIPTION:“passionate… on a timely mission to bring joy to the world.” – All About Jazz\n  \nCelebrate the season as the incomparable Preservation Hall Jazz Band takes the stage with Creole Christmas. This memorable performance will feature New Orleans classics as well as beloved holiday selections with a twist. Founded in 1963\, the band takes its name from Preservation Hall\, the humble but historic French Quarter music venue. There\, Preservation Hall is dedicated to keeping the past and future of jazz alive. \nThroughout its history\, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge. Further\, they mingle\, resurface\, and are transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly embodied than in the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Here\, they have held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 60 years. Moreover\, they carry it enthusiastically forward as a reminder that the history they were founded to preserve is a vibrant\, living history.  \nPHJB marches that tradition forward by tapping into a sonic continuum that stretches back to the city’s Afro-Cuban roots. They look back to the Afrobeat of Fela Kuti and the Fire Music of Pharoah Sanders and John Coltrane. Then\, they look forward to cutting-edge artists with whom the PHJB have shared festival stages from Coachella to Newport. They have shared the stage with legends like Stevie Wonder\, Elvis Costello and the Grateful Dead. Also\, modern giants The Foo Fighters\, My Morning Jacket\, Arcade Fire and the Black Keys. \nRecommended for fans of Kermit Ruffins\, Tuba Skinny\, Pokey LaFarge and Davina and The Vagabonds.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/preservation-hall-jazz-band-presents-a-creole-christmas-2/2025-12-20/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032653
CREATED:20250908T153304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T210846Z
UID:10003063-1766262600-1766269800@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents: A Creole Christmas
DESCRIPTION:“passionate… on a timely mission to bring joy to the world.” – All About Jazz\n  \nCelebrate the season as the incomparable Preservation Hall Jazz Band takes the stage with Creole Christmas. This memorable performance will feature New Orleans classics as well as beloved holiday selections with a twist. Founded in 1963\, the band takes its name from Preservation Hall\, the humble but historic French Quarter music venue. There\, Preservation Hall is dedicated to keeping the past and future of jazz alive. \nThroughout its history\, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge. Further\, they mingle\, resurface\, and are transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly embodied than in the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Here\, they have held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 60 years. Moreover\, they carry it enthusiastically forward as a reminder that the history they were founded to preserve is a vibrant\, living history.  \nPHJB marches that tradition forward by tapping into a sonic continuum that stretches back to the city’s Afro-Cuban roots. They look back to the Afrobeat of Fela Kuti and the Fire Music of Pharoah Sanders and John Coltrane. Then\, they look forward to cutting-edge artists with whom the PHJB have shared festival stages from Coachella to Newport. They have shared the stage with legends like Stevie Wonder\, Elvis Costello and the Grateful Dead. Also\, modern giants The Foo Fighters\, My Morning Jacket\, Arcade Fire and the Black Keys. \nRecommended for fans of Kermit Ruffins\, Tuba Skinny\, Pokey LaFarge and Davina and The Vagabonds.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/preservation-hall-jazz-band-presents-a-creole-christmas-2/2025-12-20/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/700x400-PresHallJazz.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032653
CREATED:20250930T184246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T185120Z
UID:10003108-1766336400-1766343600@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:A Swingin’ Christmas w/ the Andrew Walesch Big Band
DESCRIPTION:“Fresh and classic at the same time” – Star Tribune\n  \nThere’s no better place to be right before Christmas than at Dakota with Andrew Walesch and his eighteen-piece big band. Ring in the holidays with the songs of Bennett\, Sinatra\, Bublé\, Basie\, and more! \nLike a good many before him\, singer and pianist Andrew Walesch manages to encapsulate the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a country boy. Leading his all-star big band\, showman Andrew Walesch kidnaps the Blue Eyes tradition and makes it his own in his jazz-bent Sinatra revue. Thus\, Walesch is a traditionalist and an iconoclast rolled into one. \nWhether composing and arranging or appearing in settings ranging from solo artist to big band\, this St. Cloud\, MN native is as respectful of his predecessors as he is ready to take a leap into the unknown and chart a new course. Additionally\, Andrew routinely jams venues all over the Midwest and beyond with a uniquely cross-generational audience. Walesch’s fans include jazz enthusiasts of a certain age\, as well as a younger crowd compelled by his down-home insouciance. Here\, all are drawn in by the knowing irreverence of a tried-and-true American nightclub entertainer.  \n“Although they are my idols\, I don’t attempt to imitate the great pop and jazz artists of the 50s and ’60s\,” says Andrew. “But I go for broke when we do our shows – vocally and musically!” \nHis vocal and piano chops\, along with his keen sensibility to find and interpret a great lyric\, have led to some great opportunities for Walesch. In 2023\, Andrew accepted the position of artistic director of the MIM Music Theater in Phoenix\, Arizona where he now resides.   \nRecommended for fans of Tony Bennett\, Frank Sinatra\, Michael Bublé and Bing Crosby.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/a-swingin-christmas-w-the-andrew-walesch-big-band/2025-12-21/1/
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032653
CREATED:20250930T184246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T185120Z
UID:10003109-1766345400-1766352600@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:A Swingin’ Christmas w/ the Andrew Walesch Big Band
DESCRIPTION:“Fresh and classic at the same time” – Star Tribune\n  \nThere’s no better place to be right before Christmas than at Dakota with Andrew Walesch and his eighteen-piece big band. Ring in the holidays with the songs of Bennett\, Sinatra\, Bublé\, Basie\, and more! \nLike a good many before him\, singer and pianist Andrew Walesch manages to encapsulate the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a country boy. Leading his all-star big band\, showman Andrew Walesch kidnaps the Blue Eyes tradition and makes it his own in his jazz-bent Sinatra revue. Thus\, Walesch is a traditionalist and an iconoclast rolled into one. \nWhether composing and arranging or appearing in settings ranging from solo artist to big band\, this St. Cloud\, MN native is as respectful of his predecessors as he is ready to take a leap into the unknown and chart a new course. Additionally\, Andrew routinely jams venues all over the Midwest and beyond with a uniquely cross-generational audience. Walesch’s fans include jazz enthusiasts of a certain age\, as well as a younger crowd compelled by his down-home insouciance. Here\, all are drawn in by the knowing irreverence of a tried-and-true American nightclub entertainer.  \n“Although they are my idols\, I don’t attempt to imitate the great pop and jazz artists of the 50s and ’60s\,” says Andrew. “But I go for broke when we do our shows – vocally and musically!” \nHis vocal and piano chops\, along with his keen sensibility to find and interpret a great lyric\, have led to some great opportunities for Walesch. In 2023\, Andrew accepted the position of artistic director of the MIM Music Theater in Phoenix\, Arizona where he now resides.   \nRecommended for fans of Tony Bennett\, Frank Sinatra\, Michael Bublé and Bing Crosby.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/a-swingin-christmas-w-the-andrew-walesch-big-band/2025-12-21/2/
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032653
CREATED:20250909T192222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T225833Z
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SUMMARY:VIP Event: Spending Christmas With Alicia Witt
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show.\n  \nYou must have a concert ticket in order to purchase this VIP Meet & Greet upgrade. \nJoin Alicia Witt for an exclusive pre-show VIP experience! \nYour VIP upgrade includes: \n\nPre-show Meet & Greet with Alicia Witt\nPhoto Opportunity\nAutographs (Bring your own items or purchase merchandise at the merch table)\n\nCheck-in Time: Please arrive at the venue by 4:30 PM. \nAfter check-in\, you’ll be escorted to the VIP area for the meet & greet\, which takes place before doors open at 5:30 PM. \n\n“This is a voice to treasure” – Broadway World \n  \nAlicia Witt returns to The Dakota to get you in the holiday spirit with a festive evening of Christmas music. \nWitt is a classically trained\, award winning pianist and Billboard Top 30 charting singer-songwriter. She released her first full-length Christmas album\, I Think I’m Spending Christmas With You\, in 2024. Critics and fans alike warmly received the album\, which features nine heartfelt\, uplifting originals and three holiday standards. Additionally\, Christmas movie fans also recognize her for her ten holiday movies\, including eight on Hallmark Channel. Moreover\, many of those movies include her other original Christmas songs. \nWitt starred in 2024’s smash hit movie Longlegs\, opposite Nicolas Cage. Her four-decade career as an actor began at age seven with David Lynch’s classic DUNE (1984). She also appeared in Two Weeks Notice\, Mr. Holland’s Opus\, Urban Legend\, Last Holiday\, and 88 Minutes. Additionally\, her TV credits include Twin Peaks\, Orange is the New Black\, The Walking Dead\, Law and Order\, The Sopranos\, and Cybill\, to name a few. \nWitt started out in music by playing piano in the restaurant of the Beverly/Wilshire Hotel in the early 1990s. The Nashville Scene said of her 2015 album Revisionary History: “Witt’s new album Revisionary History is a piano-pop gem that sounds by turns like Grey Seal–era Elton John\, an alt-universe Fiona Apple and a film-noir chanteuse notching her nights in cigarette burns on the fallboard.” Witt also played a recurring role in the TV show Nashville; she plays several songs throughout Season Four. \n‘’…her skilled fingers flying over the keys and her rangy\, honeyed voice\, clear as crystal\, pretty as a stained-glass window\, carrying the audience into the ether… This is a voice to treasure\, wrapped around visceral visuals\, and memorable melodies. ‘’ – Broadway World \nRecommended for fans of Ben Folds Five\, Chappell Roan\, Kathleen Edwards\, Sara Bareilles and Neko Case.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/spending-christmas-with-alicia-witt-dec22-2025-vip-tec-83406/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032653
CREATED:20250909T192009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T225828Z
UID:10003047-1766430000-1766437200@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Spending Christmas With Alicia Witt
DESCRIPTION:“This is a voice to treasure” – Broadway World \n  \nAlicia Witt returns to The Dakota to get you in the holiday spirit with a festive evening of Christmas music. \nWitt is a classically trained\, award winning pianist and Billboard Top 30 charting singer-songwriter. She released her first full-length Christmas album\, I Think I’m Spending Christmas With You\, in 2024. Critics and fans alike warmly received the album\, which features nine heartfelt\, uplifting originals and three holiday standards. Additionally\, Christmas movie fans also recognize her for her ten holiday movies\, including eight on Hallmark Channel. Moreover\, many of those movies include her other original Christmas songs. \nWitt starred in 2024’s smash hit movie Longlegs\, opposite Nicolas Cage. Her four-decade career as an actor began at age seven with David Lynch’s classic DUNE (1984). She also appeared in Two Weeks Notice\, Mr. Holland’s Opus\, Urban Legend\, Last Holiday\, and 88 Minutes. Additionally\, her TV credits include Twin Peaks\, Orange is the New Black\, The Walking Dead\, Law and Order\, The Sopranos\, and Cybill\, to name a few. \nWitt started out in music by playing piano in the restaurant of the Beverly/Wilshire Hotel in the early 1990s. The Nashville Scene said of her 2015 album Revisionary History: “Witt’s new album Revisionary History is a piano-pop gem that sounds by turns like Grey Seal–era Elton John\, an alt-universe Fiona Apple and a film-noir chanteuse notching her nights in cigarette burns on the fallboard.” Witt also played a recurring role in the TV show Nashville; she plays several songs throughout Season Four. \n‘’…her skilled fingers flying over the keys and her rangy\, honeyed voice\, clear as crystal\, pretty as a stained-glass window\, carrying the audience into the ether… This is a voice to treasure\, wrapped around visceral visuals\, and memorable melodies. ‘’ – Broadway World \nRecommended for fans of Ben Folds Five\, Chappell Roan\, Kathleen Edwards\, Sara Bareilles and Neko Case.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/spending-christmas-with-alicia-witt-dec22-2025-tec-83403/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032653
CREATED:20250930T184246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T185120Z
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SUMMARY:A Swingin’ Christmas w/ the Andrew Walesch Big Band
DESCRIPTION:“Fresh and classic at the same time” – Star Tribune\n  \nThere’s no better place to be right before Christmas than at Dakota with Andrew Walesch and his eighteen-piece big band. Ring in the holidays with the songs of Bennett\, Sinatra\, Bublé\, Basie\, and more! \nLike a good many before him\, singer and pianist Andrew Walesch manages to encapsulate the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a country boy. Leading his all-star big band\, showman Andrew Walesch kidnaps the Blue Eyes tradition and makes it his own in his jazz-bent Sinatra revue. Thus\, Walesch is a traditionalist and an iconoclast rolled into one. \nWhether composing and arranging or appearing in settings ranging from solo artist to big band\, this St. Cloud\, MN native is as respectful of his predecessors as he is ready to take a leap into the unknown and chart a new course. Additionally\, Andrew routinely jams venues all over the Midwest and beyond with a uniquely cross-generational audience. Walesch’s fans include jazz enthusiasts of a certain age\, as well as a younger crowd compelled by his down-home insouciance. Here\, all are drawn in by the knowing irreverence of a tried-and-true American nightclub entertainer.  \n“Although they are my idols\, I don’t attempt to imitate the great pop and jazz artists of the 50s and ’60s\,” says Andrew. “But I go for broke when we do our shows – vocally and musically!” \nHis vocal and piano chops\, along with his keen sensibility to find and interpret a great lyric\, have led to some great opportunities for Walesch. In 2023\, Andrew accepted the position of artistic director of the MIM Music Theater in Phoenix\, Arizona where he now resides.   \nRecommended for fans of Tony Bennett\, Frank Sinatra\, Michael Bublé and Bing Crosby.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/a-swingin-christmas-w-the-andrew-walesch-big-band/2025-12-23/
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251224T235900
DTSTAMP:20260404T032653
CREATED:20251113T220355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T220628Z
UID:10003183-1766534400-1766620740@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Closed for the Holiday
DESCRIPTION:We will be closed on DEC 24 for the holiday. \nBOOK YOUR EVENT HERE:
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/closed-for-the-holiday-dec24-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032653
CREATED:20250908T153306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T170535Z
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SUMMARY:The Bad Plus
DESCRIPTION:“finely orchestrated\, catchy original tunes\, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times\n  \nThe Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades\, they have played with spirit and adventure and have made their own rules. Moreover\, they do so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization\, The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide. Further\, their unique sound and flair for live performance make them a must-see ensemble. \nNow in their twenty-fifth year\, The Bad Plus continues to push boundaries. Here\, founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) embark on a new piano-less incarnation of the band. Also\, Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone) join the group\, instigating a new wave of excitement and anticipation. These new voices are re-energizing their sound and inspiration. The Bad Plus have constantly searched to bridge genres and techniques. Additionally\, they explore the infinite possibilities of exceptional musicians working in perfect sync. \nThe Bad Plus released their fifteenth studio album\, self-titled as a dynamic new quartet\, in 2022. Evolution is necessary for life and creativity\,” said Dave King and Reid Anderson. “We’ve evolved\, but we’re still The Bad Plus.” \nThis is The Bad Plus in their most creative and expressive form. This is The Bad Plus now. \nRecommended for fans of Brad Mehldau\, Joshua Redman\, Kneebody and Kurt Rosenwinkel.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-bad-plus/2025-12-25/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/700x400-TheBadPlus.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251225T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251225T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032653
CREATED:20250908T153306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T170535Z
UID:10003064-1766692800-1766700000@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:The Bad Plus
DESCRIPTION:“finely orchestrated\, catchy original tunes\, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times\n  \nThe Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades\, they have played with spirit and adventure and have made their own rules. Moreover\, they do so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization\, The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide. Further\, their unique sound and flair for live performance make them a must-see ensemble. \nNow in their twenty-fifth year\, The Bad Plus continues to push boundaries. Here\, founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) embark on a new piano-less incarnation of the band. Also\, Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone) join the group\, instigating a new wave of excitement and anticipation. These new voices are re-energizing their sound and inspiration. The Bad Plus have constantly searched to bridge genres and techniques. Additionally\, they explore the infinite possibilities of exceptional musicians working in perfect sync. \nThe Bad Plus released their fifteenth studio album\, self-titled as a dynamic new quartet\, in 2022. Evolution is necessary for life and creativity\,” said Dave King and Reid Anderson. “We’ve evolved\, but we’re still The Bad Plus.” \nThis is The Bad Plus in their most creative and expressive form. This is The Bad Plus now. \nRecommended for fans of Brad Mehldau\, Joshua Redman\, Kneebody and Kurt Rosenwinkel.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-bad-plus/2025-12-25/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/700x400-TheBadPlus.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032653
CREATED:20250908T153438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T135815Z
UID:10003020-1766775600-1766782800@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:The Bad Plus
DESCRIPTION:“finely orchestrated\, catchy original tunes\, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times\n  \nThe Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades\, they have played with spirit and adventure and have made their own rules. Moreover\, they do so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization\, The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide. Further\, their unique sound and flair for live performance make them a must-see ensemble. \nNow in their twenty-fifth year\, The Bad Plus continues to push boundaries. Here\, founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) embark on a new piano-less incarnation of the band. Also\, Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone) join the group\, instigating a new wave of excitement and anticipation. These new voices are re-energizing their sound and inspiration. The Bad Plus have constantly searched to bridge genres and techniques. Additionally\, they explore the infinite possibilities of exceptional musicians working in perfect sync. \nThe Bad Plus released their fifteenth studio album\, self-titled as a dynamic new quartet\, in 2022. Evolution is necessary for life and creativity\,” said Dave King and Reid Anderson. “We’ve evolved\, but we’re still The Bad Plus.” \nThis is The Bad Plus in their most creative and expressive form. This is The Bad Plus now. \nRecommended for fans of Brad Mehldau\, Joshua Redman\, Kneebody and Kurt Rosenwinkel.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-bad-plus-2/2025-12-26/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/700x400-TheBadPlus.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251226T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251226T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032653
CREATED:20250908T153438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T135815Z
UID:10003066-1766782800-1766790000@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:The Bad Plus
DESCRIPTION:“finely orchestrated\, catchy original tunes\, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times\n  \nThe Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades\, they have played with spirit and adventure and have made their own rules. Moreover\, they do so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization\, The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide. Further\, their unique sound and flair for live performance make them a must-see ensemble. \nNow in their twenty-fifth year\, The Bad Plus continues to push boundaries. Here\, founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) embark on a new piano-less incarnation of the band. Also\, Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone) join the group\, instigating a new wave of excitement and anticipation. These new voices are re-energizing their sound and inspiration. The Bad Plus have constantly searched to bridge genres and techniques. Additionally\, they explore the infinite possibilities of exceptional musicians working in perfect sync. \nThe Bad Plus released their fifteenth studio album\, self-titled as a dynamic new quartet\, in 2022. Evolution is necessary for life and creativity\,” said Dave King and Reid Anderson. “We’ve evolved\, but we’re still The Bad Plus.” \nThis is The Bad Plus in their most creative and expressive form. This is The Bad Plus now. \nRecommended for fans of Brad Mehldau\, Joshua Redman\, Kneebody and Kurt Rosenwinkel.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-bad-plus-2/2025-12-26/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/700x400-TheBadPlus.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032653
CREATED:20250908T153440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T135809Z
UID:10003021-1766862000-1766869200@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:The Bad Plus
DESCRIPTION:“finely orchestrated\, catchy original tunes\, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times\n  \nThe Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades\, they have played with spirit and adventure and have made their own rules. Moreover\, they do so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization\, The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide. Further\, their unique sound and flair for live performance make them a must-see ensemble. \nNow in their twenty-fifth year\, The Bad Plus continues to push boundaries. Here\, founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) embark on a new piano-less incarnation of the band. Also\, Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone) join the group\, instigating a new wave of excitement and anticipation. These new voices are re-energizing their sound and inspiration. The Bad Plus have constantly searched to bridge genres and techniques. Additionally\, they explore the infinite possibilities of exceptional musicians working in perfect sync. \nThe Bad Plus released their fifteenth studio album\, self-titled as a dynamic new quartet\, in 2022. Evolution is necessary for life and creativity\,” said Dave King and Reid Anderson. “We’ve evolved\, but we’re still The Bad Plus.” \nThis is The Bad Plus in their most creative and expressive form. This is The Bad Plus now. \nRecommended for fans of Brad Mehldau\, Joshua Redman\, Kneebody and Kurt Rosenwinkel.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-bad-plus-3/2025-12-27/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dakotacooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/700x400-TheBadPlus.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032653
CREATED:20250908T153440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T135809Z
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SUMMARY:The Bad Plus
DESCRIPTION:“finely orchestrated\, catchy original tunes\, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times\n  \nThe Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades\, they have played with spirit and adventure and have made their own rules. Moreover\, they do so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization\, The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide. Further\, their unique sound and flair for live performance make them a must-see ensemble. \nNow in their twenty-fifth year\, The Bad Plus continues to push boundaries. Here\, founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) embark on a new piano-less incarnation of the band. Also\, Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone) join the group\, instigating a new wave of excitement and anticipation. These new voices are re-energizing their sound and inspiration. The Bad Plus have constantly searched to bridge genres and techniques. Additionally\, they explore the infinite possibilities of exceptional musicians working in perfect sync. \nThe Bad Plus released their fifteenth studio album\, self-titled as a dynamic new quartet\, in 2022. Evolution is necessary for life and creativity\,” said Dave King and Reid Anderson. “We’ve evolved\, but we’re still The Bad Plus.” \nThis is The Bad Plus in their most creative and expressive form. This is The Bad Plus now. \nRecommended for fans of Brad Mehldau\, Joshua Redman\, Kneebody and Kurt Rosenwinkel.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-bad-plus-3/2025-12-27/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:The Bad Plus
DESCRIPTION:“finely orchestrated\, catchy original tunes\, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times\n  \nThe Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades\, they have played with spirit and adventure and have made their own rules. Moreover\, they do so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization\, The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide. Further\, their unique sound and flair for live performance make them a must-see ensemble. \nNow in their twenty-fifth year\, The Bad Plus continues to push boundaries. Here\, founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) embark on a new piano-less incarnation of the band. Also\, Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone) join the group\, instigating a new wave of excitement and anticipation. These new voices are re-energizing their sound and inspiration. The Bad Plus have constantly searched to bridge genres and techniques. Additionally\, they explore the infinite possibilities of exceptional musicians working in perfect sync. \nThe Bad Plus released their fifteenth studio album\, self-titled as a dynamic new quartet\, in 2022. Evolution is necessary for life and creativity\,” said Dave King and Reid Anderson. “We’ve evolved\, but we’re still The Bad Plus.” \nThis is The Bad Plus in their most creative and expressive form. This is The Bad Plus now. \nRecommended for fans of Brad Mehldau\, Joshua Redman\, Kneebody and Kurt Rosenwinkel.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-bad-plus-4/2025-12-28/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:The Bad Plus
DESCRIPTION:“finely orchestrated\, catchy original tunes\, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times\n  \nThe Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades\, they have played with spirit and adventure and have made their own rules. Moreover\, they do so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization\, The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide. Further\, their unique sound and flair for live performance make them a must-see ensemble. \nNow in their twenty-fifth year\, The Bad Plus continues to push boundaries. Here\, founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) embark on a new piano-less incarnation of the band. Also\, Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone) join the group\, instigating a new wave of excitement and anticipation. These new voices are re-energizing their sound and inspiration. The Bad Plus have constantly searched to bridge genres and techniques. Additionally\, they explore the infinite possibilities of exceptional musicians working in perfect sync. \nThe Bad Plus released their fifteenth studio album\, self-titled as a dynamic new quartet\, in 2022. Evolution is necessary for life and creativity\,” said Dave King and Reid Anderson. “We’ve evolved\, but we’re still The Bad Plus.” \nThis is The Bad Plus in their most creative and expressive form. This is The Bad Plus now. \nRecommended for fans of Brad Mehldau\, Joshua Redman\, Kneebody and Kurt Rosenwinkel.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-bad-plus-4/2025-12-28/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251229T210000
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SUMMARY:Preener's Eve w/The New Standards
DESCRIPTION:“The DNA of the band and its members has its feet firmly rooted into punk/pop culture.” – New York Times\n  \nMinnesota stalwarts The New Standards create an intriguing blend of everything from classic cabaret to punk rock. Here\, they blend the freedom of jazz with  the soul of pop and rock. They make it work through offbeat humor and sheer musicianship. The instrumentation is simple: John Munson of Trip Shakespeare/Semisonic fame on bass; Chan Poling\, founder of the new-wave group The Suburbs on piano; and Steve Roehm on vibes. Chan and John split the singing. A footstomp here\, a shout-out there\, a fiery solo\, and it’s cooked. Simple\, elegant\, illuminating. \nThe New Standards started in 2005 as an off-shoot project. Since then\, TNS has grown into a globe-spanning adventure\, filling theaters and clubs around the world. Additionally\, they have created several albums\, videos\, cartoons\, dance/theater projects\, and ancillary gewgaws that have charmed and delighted faithful fans. \nAll three are fans of great songwriting. However\, they sensed a lack of an interesting jazz trio repertoire beyond the usual “old standards”. Thus\, they got together originally to play and sing their favorite songs from every era\, particularly post-1960s pop music. Familiar tunes in a stripped-down acoustic setting\, leaving room for solos and arrangements with the freedom of jazz. Yet\, they never fully abandon the modest soul of pop and rock. \nAnother thing: though you may associate an acoustic tango version of Britney Spears’s “Toxic” with camp\, TNS is not a lounge or novelty act. One listen to their music reveals that they take their music-making as well as their jobs as entertainers seriously. \nAnd yet\, they are very funny. \nRecommended for fans of Joe Henry\, Semisonic\, The Suburbs and Dylan Hicks.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/preeners-eve-w-the-new-standards/2025-12-29/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Preener's Eve w/The New Standards
DESCRIPTION:“The DNA of the band and its members has its feet firmly rooted into punk/pop culture.” – New York Times\n  \nMinnesota stalwarts The New Standards create an intriguing blend of everything from classic cabaret to punk rock. Here\, they blend the freedom of jazz with  the soul of pop and rock. They make it work through offbeat humor and sheer musicianship. The instrumentation is simple: John Munson of Trip Shakespeare/Semisonic fame on bass; Chan Poling\, founder of the new-wave group The Suburbs on piano; and Steve Roehm on vibes. Chan and John split the singing. A footstomp here\, a shout-out there\, a fiery solo\, and it’s cooked. Simple\, elegant\, illuminating. \nThe New Standards started in 2005 as an off-shoot project. Since then\, TNS has grown into a globe-spanning adventure\, filling theaters and clubs around the world. Additionally\, they have created several albums\, videos\, cartoons\, dance/theater projects\, and ancillary gewgaws that have charmed and delighted faithful fans. \nAll three are fans of great songwriting. However\, they sensed a lack of an interesting jazz trio repertoire beyond the usual “old standards”. Thus\, they got together originally to play and sing their favorite songs from every era\, particularly post-1960s pop music. Familiar tunes in a stripped-down acoustic setting\, leaving room for solos and arrangements with the freedom of jazz. Yet\, they never fully abandon the modest soul of pop and rock. \nAnother thing: though you may associate an acoustic tango version of Britney Spears’s “Toxic” with camp\, TNS is not a lounge or novelty act. One listen to their music reveals that they take their music-making as well as their jobs as entertainers seriously. \nAnd yet\, they are very funny. \nRecommended for fans of Joe Henry\, Semisonic\, The Suburbs and Dylan Hicks.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/preeners-eve-w-the-new-standards/2025-12-30/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T200000
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SUMMARY:New Year's Eve w/Davina and The Vagabonds
DESCRIPTION:“Davina and the Vagabonds combat heartache with sugar and sass.” – Downbeat\n  \nDinner Show — $185 SOLD OUTIncludes a four-course dinner\, show admission\, tax\, and gratuity. \nCocktail Show — $115Includes a $20 food/drink voucher\, a champagne toast at midnight\, tax\, and gratuity. \nScroll down to see menus. \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. \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/new-years-eve-w-davina-and-the-vagabonds-dec31-2025/2025-12-31/1/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Holiday,Jazz
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