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SUMMARY:Aloe Blacc
DESCRIPTION:  \nGrammy-nominated Aloe Blacc has long been a voice for the people. He is a globally recognized singer\, songwriter\, and changemaker whose music uplifts\, empowers\, and unites. Best known for genre-defying anthems\, Blacc continues to inspire through sound and purpose. Hits include the international smash “Wake Me Up” with Avicii\, anthemic “The Man”\, and the timeless “I Need A Dollar”.  \nHe was honored as one of Worth Magazine’s Worthy 100 in 2024. Here\, this is in recognition of his influential work at the intersection of music and social impact. \nNow in 2025\, Aloe Blacc returns with his most mission-driven work to date: a new full-length album titled Stand Together. Featuring standout singles “Don’t Go Alone” and “One Good Thing\,” the album draws deep inspiration from real-life stories. For example\, nonprofit founders\, humanitarians\, and everyday heroes dedicated to making lasting change in their communities. Stand Together is both a celebration and a call to action\, with Blacc’s signature soul and sincerity woven into every note. \nFollowing the album’s release\, Aloe is back on the global stage\, embarking on a sweeping tour across the U.S. and Europe. The run kicked off with a sold-out residency at New York’s legendary Blue Note and will continue spanning festivals and venues through October 2025. \nThis October also marks a milestone in Aloe’s career: the fifteen-year anniversary of his breakthrough album Good Things. The album and its iconic single “I Need A Dollar” remains a rallying cry for working people everywhere.  \nWith powerful new music\, renewed purpose\, and a vital\, vibrant voice\, Blacc stands at the center of culture and conscience. Here\, he reminds the world that one good song really can change everything. \nRecommended for fans of Musiq Soulchild\, Raphael Saadiq\, CeeLo Green and Gregory Porter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/aloe-blacc/2025-08-22/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Aloe Blacc
DESCRIPTION:  \nGrammy-nominated Aloe Blacc has long been a voice for the people. He is a globally recognized singer\, songwriter\, and changemaker whose music uplifts\, empowers\, and unites. Best known for genre-defying anthems\, Blacc continues to inspire through sound and purpose. Hits include the international smash “Wake Me Up” with Avicii\, anthemic “The Man”\, and the timeless “I Need A Dollar”.  \nHe was honored as one of Worth Magazine’s Worthy 100 in 2024. Here\, this is in recognition of his influential work at the intersection of music and social impact. \nNow in 2025\, Aloe Blacc returns with his most mission-driven work to date: a new full-length album titled Stand Together. Featuring standout singles “Don’t Go Alone” and “One Good Thing\,” the album draws deep inspiration from real-life stories. For example\, nonprofit founders\, humanitarians\, and everyday heroes dedicated to making lasting change in their communities. Stand Together is both a celebration and a call to action\, with Blacc’s signature soul and sincerity woven into every note. \nFollowing the album’s release\, Aloe is back on the global stage\, embarking on a sweeping tour across the U.S. and Europe. The run kicked off with a sold-out residency at New York’s legendary Blue Note and will continue spanning festivals and venues through October 2025. \nThis October also marks a milestone in Aloe’s career: the fifteen-year anniversary of his breakthrough album Good Things. The album and its iconic single “I Need A Dollar” remains a rallying cry for working people everywhere.  \nWith powerful new music\, renewed purpose\, and a vital\, vibrant voice\, Blacc stands at the center of culture and conscience. Here\, he reminds the world that one good song really can change everything. \nRecommended for fans of Musiq Soulchild\, Raphael Saadiq\, CeeLo Green and Gregory Porter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/aloe-blacc/2025-08-22/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T230000
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SUMMARY:Rebirth Brass Band
DESCRIPTION:  \nFor almost four decades\, the Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band has been “stunning” fans. Further\, they are loved worldwide for their fiery live shows and rich musical catalog. Their trademark sound pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition. Also\, they weave a tapestry that combines elements of jazz\, funk\, soul\, R&B. Then\, they incorporate more of the sounds from the streets they grew up on. Their sound has traveled from their legendary twenty-five-year run of Tuesday nights at the Maple Leaf to stages all over the world. Rebirth is the soundtrack of the Crescent City and her premier musical ambassador. \nRebirth was founded by brothers Phil and Keith Frazier over thirty-five years ago. They began their career playing on the sidewalks of the French Quarter and quickly landed gigs at second line parades. Those auspicious beginnings have led to thousands of shows to music aficionados everywhere\, including heads of state and royalty. \nThe band’s unique “soundtrack of New Orleans” has also garnered admiration from artists of all genres. They’ve shared the stage and collaborated with everyone from the Grateful Dead to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Also\, Maceo Parker\, Green Day\, U2\, James Brown\, 311\, G-Love\, MuteMath\, Juvenile\, Train\, Big Freedia\, Ani DiFranco\, and Galactic. Further\, Allen Toussaint\, Neville Brothers\, Quincy Jones and Trombone Shorty. \nRecommended for fans of Trombone Shorty\, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band\, Kermit Ruffins and Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rebirth-brass-band-14/2025-08-21/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Rebirth Brass Band
DESCRIPTION:  \nFor almost four decades\, the Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band has been “stunning” fans. Further\, they are loved worldwide for their fiery live shows and rich musical catalog. Their trademark sound pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition. Also\, they weave a tapestry that combines elements of jazz\, funk\, soul\, R&B. Then\, they incorporate more of the sounds from the streets they grew up on. Their sound has traveled from their legendary twenty-five-year run of Tuesday nights at the Maple Leaf to stages all over the world. Rebirth is the soundtrack of the Crescent City and her premier musical ambassador. \nRebirth was founded by brothers Phil and Keith Frazier over thirty-five years ago. They began their career playing on the sidewalks of the French Quarter and quickly landed gigs at second line parades. Those auspicious beginnings have led to thousands of shows to music aficionados everywhere\, including heads of state and royalty. \nThe band’s unique “soundtrack of New Orleans” has also garnered admiration from artists of all genres. They’ve shared the stage and collaborated with everyone from the Grateful Dead to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Also\, Maceo Parker\, Green Day\, U2\, James Brown\, 311\, G-Love\, MuteMath\, Juvenile\, Train\, Big Freedia\, Ani DiFranco\, and Galactic. Further\, Allen Toussaint\, Neville Brothers\, Quincy Jones and Trombone Shorty. \nRecommended for fans of Trombone Shorty\, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band\, Kermit Ruffins and Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rebirth-brass-band-14/2025-08-21/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Steve Kenny Quintet
DESCRIPTION:   \nThe Steve Kenny Quintet celebrates the release of their latest recording\, Blue Chunks. The album is a compositional concept where bite-sized jazz situations are grouped into suites and performed as a larger work. Each suite is a charcuterie of small ideas\, where individually\, they can be solemn or exciting or brash. However\, when combined\, they form complete thoughts. Steve composed the 2014 Ghost Suite as an earlier example of this kind of compositional style. Now\, Blue Chunks continues this vision with more examples. Furthermore\, the ensemble has been performing these works for a year. This includes Crooner’s Dunsmore Jazz Room\, Berlin Jazz Club\, and the 2025 Twin Cities Jazz Festival TPT Stage. \nSteve Kenny actively participates in the Minnesota jazz community as a performer\, composer\, and curator. Also\, he is a founding member of the Illicit Sextet\, Group 47\, What Would Monk Do? and his own groups. Kenny was the curator of a weekly Saturday Jazz series at kj’s hideaway\, and before that\, Black Dog Café. There\, he produced over 400 Saturday Night Jazz shows.   \n2019’s Quartets features original compositions played by four separate ensembles of Twin Cities jazz musicians. Additionally\, this includes a live version of Kenny’s Ghost Suite. In 2019 the national Jazz Journalists Association named Steve a “Minnesota Jazz Hero”. Here\, they recognized his work in the jazz community and lifelong devotion to the idiom. \nSteve Kenny – trumpet Dave Brattain – saxophone Kavyesh Kaviraj – piano Ted Olsen – bass Miguel Hurtado – drums \nRecommended for fans of Miles Davis\, Terence Blanchard\, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Kenny Garrett.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/steve-kenny-quintet/
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SUMMARY:Travis Anderson Trio: The Music of Studio Ghibli\, Disney & Pixar
DESCRIPTION:   A Night of High-Energy Jazz Inspired by Your Favorite Animated Films  Get ready for a night of jaw-dropping musicianship\, infectious energy\, and pure joy! The Travis Anderson Trio brings fresh\, swinging interpretations to music you love — from Chopin to Mario Bros\, and now\, to the unforgettable soundtracks of Pixar\, Disney\, and Studio Ghibli.  Experience jazzed-up takes on classics from Spirited Away\, Up\, Snow White\, Ratatouille\, Howl’s Moving Castle\, and more! Whether you’re 8 or 80\, this concert is packed with fun\, nostalgia\, and world-class playing that will leave you smiling all night long.  Travis Anderson– virtuosic pianist with dazzling technique and imaginative flair Steve Pikal – powerhouse bassist known for his joyful stage presence Nathan Norman – versatile drummer with swing and soul to spare  Don’t miss this family-friendly concert that celebrates the magic of animation with a jazz twist. It’s a musical experience for all ages — from lifelong jazz lovers to the young (or young-at-heart).  \nRecommended for fans of Oscar Peterson\, George Gershwin\, Art Tatum and Vince Guaraldi.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/travis-anderson-trio-the-music-of-studio-ghibli-disney-pixar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T210000
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SUMMARY:Naturally 7
DESCRIPTION:  \nNaturally 7 is unlike any vocal ensemble you’ve ever heard. No less than Quincy Jones has called them “the best a cappella group in the world”! \nThey are known worldwide for their extensive tours with Michael Bublé and as guests with Coldplay and Diana Ross. Moreover\, the New York-based septet is a band in the classic sense. They create the sounds of guitars\, bass\, horns\, keyboards\, drums\, and other instruments through the power of their voices. Here\, they call their signature style “vocal play.” \nThe band was founded in 1999 by brothers Roger and Warren Thomas. Then\, the group’s approach was cemented after wins in regional and national a cappella competitions. However\, the Thomases were faced with a decision. Should the group continue to just be voices only\, or part of a traditional band? Their solution: “why not both?” \nThe group released their acclaimed debut\, Non-Fiction\, in 2000 – a release blending gospel\, soul\, and pop. Then\, over the past quarter century\, Naturally 7 have recorded a dozen albums. Additionally\, they have appeared along with Ludacris on the title track of Quincy Jones’ 2010 release Q: Soul Bossa Nostra. Furthermore\, they have performed on stages worldwide with Stevie Wonder\, Quincy Jones\, Sarah Connor\, Lionel Richie\, The Roots\, and more. \nRecommended for fans of Take 6\, Raul Midon\, Boyz II Men and Anthony Hamilton. \n \n📸: Nina Sieber
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/naturally-7/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T220000
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SUMMARY:Chris Cain
DESCRIPTION:“Chris Cain… now that boy can play the guitar” – B.B. King\n    \nChris Cain was born in San Jose\, California in 1955. His parents were huge music fans and shared their love of blues\, jazz and popular songs with Chris. Then\, Chris saw B.B. King when he was three years old. His father gave him his first guitar at age eight and Chris learned lick after lick\, song after song. There\, he would listen to his father’s records over and over until the music had seeped into his soul. \nCain formed his first band in 1986\, and released his first album\, Late Night City Blues. Almost immediately\, everything changed. Booking agents came calling and Chris began touring Europe. Further\, the album received four W.C. Handy Award nominations (now the Blues Music Awards). Also\, the offers to perform kept rolling in. \nCain’s star began to rise even higher with his 2021 album\, Raisin’ Cain. Press\, radio and the public all agreed that Cain sounded better than ever. Blues Rock Review raves\, “a classic\, sophisticated\, soulful virtuoso… He seamlessly combines blues\, jazz\, funk\, and soul.” Cain received four 2022 Blues Music Award nominations\, including Album of the Year and Best Guitarist. \nCain plays his beloved Gibson ES 335 guitar named Melba that he’s had since 1990. Then\, he plugs it into his equally beloved Music Man RD 112 amp that he’s had since 1987. Melba\, well known among Cain’s most ardent fans\, is prominently featured in the new book\, Gibson ES Believers. \nNow\, with 2024’s Good Intentions Gone Bad\, Cain will find his largest audience yet\, as his good musical intentions continue to pay off. Furthermore\, according to Kid Andersen\, there’s no better blues player working today.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-cain/
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SUMMARY:Jane Monheit
DESCRIPTION:  \nJane Monheit is a jazz and adult contemporary vocalist with a deep passion for the Great American Songbook. Monheit has released many highly acclaimed solo albums\, garnering countless awards and accolades. Jane has been an extremely successful bandleader\, with over two decades of international touring. Also\, she has had the privilege of making music with some of the greatest musicians\, arrangers\, and producers in jazz.   \nDuring her childhood\, Jane studied woodwinds and piano\, performed in award-winning choirs\, and participated in community theater. Throughout all of this\, her focus remained on jazz\, especially her interpretation of the Songbook. Then\, at the age of twenty\, Jane placed second in the Thelonious Monk Competition\, now known as the Hancock Competition. Subsequently\, she graduated from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music. This led to an incredible career trajectory\, catapulting Jane into the jazz stratosphere nearly overnight.   \nBy twenty-two\, Jane was working with legends like Tommy Flanagan\, Ron Carter\, and Kenny Barron\, recording albums and touring the planet. Then\, there were collaborations with countless jazz luminaries. Moreover\, she’s worked with Terence Blanchard\, Ivan Lins\, Tom Harrell\, John Pizzarelli\, Christian McBride\, Vince Mendoza\, Jorge Calandrelli and more. Television appearances followed\, including David Letterman\, Conan O’Brien\, CBS Sunday Morning\, Good Morning America\, The Tonight Show and The View. Also\, she appeared on many popular international talk shows. Additionally\, Jane’s music has been featured on several successful film soundtracks\, including Sky Captain and the World Of Tomorrow and Never Let Me Go.   \nAfter over twenty years\, twelve studio albums and countless guest appearances\, Jane has continued to tour nearly nonstop. Further\, she plays iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall and The Hollywood Bowl. Also\, she headlines nearly every legendary jazz club on the planet\, most notably NY stalwarts such as the Village Vanguard and Birdland. \nRecommended for fans of Diana Krall\, Norah Jones\, Tierney Sutton and Stacey Kent.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/jane-monheit-4/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Ruthie Foster
DESCRIPTION:  \nRuthie Foster‘s musical journey is as eclectic and vibrant as her soulful voice. She was born into a family steeped in gospel tradition. There\, Ruthie’s earliest influences were the voices of her mother\, grandmother\, and the gospel singers she grew up listening to. For example\, artists like the Gospel Keynotes and the Blind Boys of Alabama. However\, her path to becoming a solo artist wasn’t a straightforward one. Despite a deep love for music\, Ruthie initially shied away from the spotlight. She chose to play guitar\, piano\, and write songs for others. \nGrowing up in the rich musical tapestry of Gause\, Texas\, Ruthie found herself drawn to the diverse sounds and arrangements of local gospel choirs and musicians. Despite her reluctance to take center stage\, Ruthie’s talent was undeniable. Thus\, her mother encouraged her to step up and sing out. She stood out as a young black girl with a guitar in a choir scene dominated by pianos. But\, with her grandmother’s vocal coaching and encouragement from her mother and the church community\, she recognized her own power. Her powers as a songwriter\, a musician\, and as a captivating singer were revealed. \nNow\, Ruthie Foster stands as a testament to the power of authenticity and resilience in music. Moreover\, she has five Grammy nominations to her name and a new album\, 2024’s Mileage\, was released on Sun Records. Her soulful melodies\, heartfelt lyrics\, and unwavering commitment to her craft inspire audiences and fellow musicians alike. She continues to carve out a path that is uniquely her own. \nRecommended for fans of Susan Tedeschi\, Shemekia Copeland\, Janiva Magness and Odetta. 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ruthie-foster-4/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Blues
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T210000
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SUMMARY:Ruthie Foster
DESCRIPTION:  \nRuthie Foster‘s musical journey is as eclectic and vibrant as her soulful voice. She was born into a family steeped in gospel tradition. There\, Ruthie’s earliest influences were the voices of her mother\, grandmother\, and the gospel singers she grew up listening to. For example\, artists like the Gospel Keynotes and the Blind Boys of Alabama. However\, her path to becoming a solo artist wasn’t a straightforward one. Despite a deep love for music\, Ruthie initially shied away from the spotlight. She chose to play guitar\, piano\, and write songs for others. \nGrowing up in the rich musical tapestry of Gause\, Texas\, Ruthie found herself drawn to the diverse sounds and arrangements of local gospel choirs and musicians. Despite her reluctance to take center stage\, Ruthie’s talent was undeniable. Thus\, her mother encouraged her to step up and sing out. She stood out as a young black girl with a guitar in a choir scene dominated by pianos. But\, with her grandmother’s vocal coaching and encouragement from her mother and the church community\, she recognized her own power. Her powers as a songwriter\, a musician\, and as a captivating singer were revealed. \nNow\, Ruthie Foster stands as a testament to the power of authenticity and resilience in music. Moreover\, she has five Grammy nominations to her name and a new album\, 2024’s Mileage\, was released on Sun Records. Her soulful melodies\, heartfelt lyrics\, and unwavering commitment to her craft inspire audiences and fellow musicians alike. She continues to carve out a path that is uniquely her own. \nRecommended for fans of Susan Tedeschi\, Shemekia Copeland\, Janiva Magness and Odetta. 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ruthie-foster-3/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Blues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T210000
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SUMMARY:The Rolling Stoners
DESCRIPTION:   \nA Minnesota-based tribute to the greatest rock band of all time: The Rolling Stones. These red-blooded ramblers aren’t just a cover band: they’re a full-blown rock ‘n’ roll experience. Here\, this group is fueled by friendship\, swagger\, and a deep love for the early-era Stones. The Rolling Stoners bring the hits (and deep cuts) to life with indulgent\, high-energy performances that pack dance floors and light-up nights. \nThe band features Emmy Award-winning musicians and members from a host of MN bands. Members of Enemy Planes\, Dream Crusher\, Run Westy Run\, Space Monkey Mafia\, Heartless\, Al Church\, and Timbre Ghost are involved. Additionally\, a rotating cast of other Minneapolis musicians join the fun! \nThen\, they play anywhere from festivals and theaters to casinos\, clubs\, and backyard BBQs. Also\, The Rolling Stoners have built a rep for delivering one of the best live shows in the multiverse. Got honky-tonk women and midnight ramblers in your crowd? Good. They’ll take it from there. \nRecommended for fans of The Rolling Stones\, The Who\, The Beatles and The Kinks.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-rolling-stoners-2/
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SUMMARY:Sophia Shorai & Tommy Barbarella
DESCRIPTION:   \nSophia Shorai\, a contemporary jazz vocalist and singer/songwriter\, is a mainstay on the Twin Cities music scene. Born in Bindura\, Zimbabwe (hence\, her middle name Shorai)\, she began classical piano and voice training at age five. She spent her early childhood mimicking the voices and instrumentation of jazz legends in her father’s record collection. Then\, this gave rise to exploring the Golden Age of standards in her early teens. \nShe has self-released five albums along with several singles spanning a variety of musical genres. Moreover\, Shorai’s live shows cover everything from the Great American Songbook\, funk\, and R&B staples to modern revivals. Further\, she collaborates regularly with the Midwest’s most celebrated musicians. Additionally\, she has garnered international vocal recognition through TV and films. Advertisements for Barbie\, Macy’s\, Target\, Kohl’s and World of Warcraft\, among many others\, feature her voice. \nWell-known for her command of the jazz idiom\, Shorai is currently exploring the lush landscape of modern pop with her trio. Showcasing her originals\, Shorai finds new emotional depth and sonic space\, extrapolating from life experiences lived and imagined\, redefining time and place. \nTommy Barbarella is one of the most active keyboard players in Minneapolis and beyond. His work with Prince’s New Power Generation (1991-96) put him on the map\, and his playing with regional funk/soul favorites Greazy Meal cemented his reputation as a go-to funk and pop keyboardist. Recently he has performed with Miley Cyrus\, Nick Jonas\, and a reunited NPG. \n“Sophia has everything a singer could want: soul\, versatility and comfort in a number of musical settings and styles\, a marvelous set of ears\, unique style\, and visceral love of music and performance. Whether she’s belting or crooning\, she breaks hearts.” Adam Levy\, guitarist\, singer/songwriter for The Honeydogs \nRecommended for fans of Karrin Allyson\, Stacey Kent\, Ingrid Michaelson and Lennon Stella.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sophia-shorai-tommy-barbarella/
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SUMMARY:Purple Funk Metropolis & Gifted Handz
DESCRIPTION:“sprightly guitar interplay\, rapid hand percussion patterns and powerful horn blasts” – Jazz 88\n    \nPurple Funk Metropolis is a charismatic seven-piece instrumental band with a raw sound inspired by soul\, jazz\, funk and more. Their origins trace back to jazz classes at the University of Minnesota. There\, Andrew Tomten (bandleader and saxophone) met Alex Browne (trumpet)\, Sam Rosenstone (keys)\, Tarek Abdelqader (drums) and Andy Schupp (bass). Various iterations of bands and musical projects developed until the group\, with the addition of Alex Graves (guitar) recorded their first EP. Then\, they released Morsels in 2017 under the name Purple Funk Metropolis. \nThe band has continually been performing\, recording\, and rehearsing\, and their sound has matured and evolved. The addition of Evan Slack (guitar) to the group in 2019 added a new level of live energy. Additionally\, it allowed for more dense arrangements of tunes old and new. Whether in a Como basement or a downtown dive bar\, PFM’s energy notoriously gets the whole room dancing. 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/purple-funk-metropolis-gifted-handz/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T210000
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SUMMARY:The Belfast Cowboys
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-belfast-cowboys/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T210000
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SUMMARY:Ladies of Soul - A Tribute to Patti Labelle\, Chaka Khan & Gladys Knight
DESCRIPTION:– Star Tribune\n    \nBrian Ziemniak\, keyboards\nArt Haynes\, bass\nDavid Feily\, guitar\nKe’Andre Mack\, drums\nShamara Butler\, vocals\nLayce Dreams\, vocals\nRodney Fair\, vocals\n \nLovers of classic R&B rejoice!\n \nSoul music has always been defined by the women who create it. For decades\, they have permeated the music’s sound\, its look\, its attitude\, even its vocabulary with their perspective. Here\, this new production unites three of the Twin Cities’ most distinctive voices to celebrate women who have risen to the elite ranks of soul stardom. Experience your favorite songs from Soul Queens Patti LaBelle\, Chaka Khan\, and Gladys Knight with sparkling arrangements and pristine musicality.\n \nJamecia Bennett\, a three-time Grammy winner  is CEO of Minnesota Movement Entertainment. A local theatre and music icon\, the Ordway Theater named Bennett its first resident artist. She received this title for the 2020-21 Broadway at the Ordway season. Furthermore\, she frequently appears the Penumbra Theatre and the New Dawn Theatre. Also\, she is also a Park Square Theater favorite for her portrayal of Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Marie and Rosetta. Moreover\, Jamecia won an NAACP Image Award with Sounds of Blackness\, the internationally acclaimed group for which she serves as lead vocalist.\n \nGinger Commodore\, a member of the Midwest music scene for many years\, regularly visits the Dakota stage. Classically trained\, gospel-influenced\, and jazz-inspired\, Ginger’s musical foundation is a true amalgam of musical styles presented with her unique delivery.\n \nPatricia Lacy possesses a rich contralto voice and a deep-rooted passion for soul and gospel music. Also\, she is a longtime member of Sounds of Blackness\, having recently celebrated her twenty-seventh year with the ensemble. Additionally\, Lacy toured with Luther Vandross\, an experience that profoundly influenced her artistic growth.\n \nRecommended for fans of Sounds of Blackness\, Patti LaBelle\, Chaka Khan\, and Gladys Knight.\n 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ladies-of-soul-a-tribute-to-patti-labelle-chaka-khan-gladys-knight/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T230000
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SUMMARY:Sheila E. & the E-Train
DESCRIPTION:   \n2021 LATIN GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD \nOne of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. \nFamily\, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. There\, she grew up with father\, percussionist dad Pete\, and uncles Coke Escovedo (Santana\, Azteca) and Dragons frontman Mario Escovedo. Further\, fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather. In addition to being weaned on Latin jazz and Motown\, Sheila E. was exposed to a diverse array of Bay Area acts. \nIt’s no surprise that after such a music-immersive childhood\, the gifted world-class drummer began amassing an impressive string of credits. She has performed with her dad and with pioneering talents. For example\, George Duke\, Herbie Hancock\, Marvin Gaye\, Diana Ross\, Lionel Richie\, Prince\, Ringo Starr\, Gloria Estefan\, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. \nA fearless multi-instrumentalist\, Sheila is also the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter behind the seminal hits “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre.” This renaissance woman is equally proficient in percussion\, guitar\, and bass\, as well as an actress\, mentor and philanthropist. \nFollowing a Bay Area gig in the late ‘70s\, Sheila E. met Prince backstage. Their Purple Rain recording sessions morphed into launching her solo career that same year. These sessions also include her vocals on the 1984 classic “Erotic City”. She also performed at the 2012 Academy Awards with pop hitmaker Pharrell Williams and composer Hans Zimmer. Sheila E. was also among the roster of stars chosen to perform at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors. There\, the honorees included artists Herbie Hancock\, Billy Joel and Carlos Santana. \nRecommended for Fans of Prince\, Chaka Khan\, Janet Jackson and Lenny Kravitz.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sheila-e-the-e-train-5/2025-08-08/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161348
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SUMMARY:Sheila E. & the E-Train
DESCRIPTION:   \n2021 LATIN GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD \nOne of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. \nFamily\, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. There\, she grew up with father\, percussionist dad Pete\, and uncles Coke Escovedo (Santana\, Azteca) and Dragons frontman Mario Escovedo. Further\, fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather. In addition to being weaned on Latin jazz and Motown\, Sheila E. was exposed to a diverse array of Bay Area acts. \nIt’s no surprise that after such a music-immersive childhood\, the gifted world-class drummer began amassing an impressive string of credits. She has performed with her dad and with pioneering talents. For example\, George Duke\, Herbie Hancock\, Marvin Gaye\, Diana Ross\, Lionel Richie\, Prince\, Ringo Starr\, Gloria Estefan\, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. \nA fearless multi-instrumentalist\, Sheila is also the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter behind the seminal hits “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre.” This renaissance woman is equally proficient in percussion\, guitar\, and bass\, as well as an actress\, mentor and philanthropist. \nFollowing a Bay Area gig in the late ‘70s\, Sheila E. met Prince backstage. Their Purple Rain recording sessions morphed into launching her solo career that same year. These sessions also include her vocals on the 1984 classic “Erotic City”. She also performed at the 2012 Academy Awards with pop hitmaker Pharrell Williams and composer Hans Zimmer. Sheila E. was also among the roster of stars chosen to perform at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors. There\, the honorees included artists Herbie Hancock\, Billy Joel and Carlos Santana. \nRecommended for Fans of Prince\, Chaka Khan\, Janet Jackson and Lenny Kravitz.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sheila-e-the-e-train-5/2025-08-08/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T230000
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SUMMARY:Sheila E. & the E-Train
DESCRIPTION:   \n2021 LATIN GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD \nOne of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. \nFamily\, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. There\, she grew up with father\, percussionist dad Pete\, and uncles Coke Escovedo (Santana\, Azteca) and Dragons frontman Mario Escovedo. Further\, fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather. In addition to being weaned on Latin jazz and Motown\, Sheila E. was exposed to a diverse array of Bay Area acts. \nIt’s no surprise that after such a music-immersive childhood\, the gifted world-class drummer began amassing an impressive string of credits. She has performed with her dad and with pioneering talents. For example\, George Duke\, Herbie Hancock\, Marvin Gaye\, Diana Ross\, Lionel Richie\, Prince\, Ringo Starr\, Gloria Estefan\, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. \nA fearless multi-instrumentalist\, Sheila is also the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter behind the seminal hits “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre.” This renaissance woman is equally proficient in percussion\, guitar\, and bass\, as well as an actress\, mentor and philanthropist. \nFollowing a Bay Area gig in the late ‘70s\, Sheila E. met Prince backstage. Their Purple Rain recording sessions morphed into launching her solo career that same year. These sessions also include her vocals on the 1984 classic “Erotic City”. She also performed at the 2012 Academy Awards with pop hitmaker Pharrell Williams and composer Hans Zimmer. Sheila E. was also among the roster of stars chosen to perform at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors. There\, the honorees included artists Herbie Hancock\, Billy Joel and Carlos Santana. \nRecommended for Fans of Prince\, Chaka Khan\, Janet Jackson and Lenny Kravitz.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sheila-e-the-e-train-3/2025-08-07/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Sheila E. & the E-Train
DESCRIPTION:   \n2021 LATIN GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD \nOne of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. \nFamily\, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. There\, she grew up with father\, percussionist dad Pete\, and uncles Coke Escovedo (Santana\, Azteca) and Dragons frontman Mario Escovedo. Further\, fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather. In addition to being weaned on Latin jazz and Motown\, Sheila E. was exposed to a diverse array of Bay Area acts. \nIt’s no surprise that after such a music-immersive childhood\, the gifted world-class drummer began amassing an impressive string of credits. She has performed with her dad and with pioneering talents. For example\, George Duke\, Herbie Hancock\, Marvin Gaye\, Diana Ross\, Lionel Richie\, Prince\, Ringo Starr\, Gloria Estefan\, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. \nA fearless multi-instrumentalist\, Sheila is also the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter behind the seminal hits “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre.” This renaissance woman is equally proficient in percussion\, guitar\, and bass\, as well as an actress\, mentor and philanthropist. \nFollowing a Bay Area gig in the late ‘70s\, Sheila E. met Prince backstage. Their Purple Rain recording sessions morphed into launching her solo career that same year. These sessions also include her vocals on the 1984 classic “Erotic City”. She also performed at the 2012 Academy Awards with pop hitmaker Pharrell Williams and composer Hans Zimmer. Sheila E. was also among the roster of stars chosen to perform at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors. There\, the honorees included artists Herbie Hancock\, Billy Joel and Carlos Santana. \nRecommended for Fans of Prince\, Chaka Khan\, Janet Jackson and Lenny Kravitz.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sheila-e-the-e-train-3/2025-08-07/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161348
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SUMMARY:Gadan
DESCRIPTION:  \nGadan is a storming new band\, blending the drive of Irish traditional music and bluegrass with the heart and soul of folk and Appalachian music. Then\, they spice this intoxicating musical blend with an Italian seasoning for extra flair! \nGadan is a fresh project created by seasoned Italian musicians from the Irish trad and European folk/rock scene. Additionally\, each member has years of experience performing at major traditional and alternative music festivals across Europe and the US. The band originally featured four members\, all Italian\, bringing remarkable skill and passion to Irish traditional music and old-time American styles. Here\, this created a distinctive\, memorable combination. Lorenzo Testa and Jacopo Ventura are both founding members\, longtime performers on international stages. \nThen\, Enda Scahill joined in 2024\, a tenor banjo master\, award-winner\, All-Ireland champion\, and founder of We Banjo 3. Together\, Gadan and Enda performed at all the major Irish festivals across the U.S. \nTheir high-energy repertoire has a powerful live appeal\, recalling new-trad acts\, but with a unique identity. With three banjos—tenor and clawhammer—fiddle\, mandolin\, and guitar\, they create a unique “strings-only” sound. Then\, they enhance this with subtle electronics and a powerful rhythmic pulse. \nThe band completed its line-up in 2025 with the addition of Eric Long\, a gifted clawhammer banjoist and singer-songwriter. Moreover\, Long hails from the mountainous heart of Pennsylvania\, a region deeply rooted in Appalachian tradition. He brings a raw\, authentic American folk soul to the group’s transatlantic sound\, further expanding their dynamic\, diverse musical identity. \nHere\, Gadan’s performances build momentum\, sweeping the audience into ecstasy with their refreshing yet deeply rooted traditional sound. \nRecommended for fans of We Banjo 3\, Skerryvore\, BeauSoleil and Cassie & Maggie.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/gadan/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Global
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T230000
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SUMMARY:Sheila E. & the E-Train
DESCRIPTION:   \n2021 LATIN GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD \nOne of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. \nFamily\, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. There\, she grew up with father\, percussionist dad Pete\, and uncles Coke Escovedo (Santana\, Azteca) and Dragons frontman Mario Escovedo. Further\, fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather. In addition to being weaned on Latin jazz and Motown\, Sheila E. was exposed to a diverse array of Bay Area acts. \nIt’s no surprise that after such a music-immersive childhood\, the gifted world-class drummer began amassing an impressive string of credits. She has performed with her dad and with pioneering talents. For example\, George Duke\, Herbie Hancock\, Marvin Gaye\, Diana Ross\, Lionel Richie\, Prince\, Ringo Starr\, Gloria Estefan\, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. \nA fearless multi-instrumentalist\, Sheila is also the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter behind the seminal hits “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre.” This renaissance woman is equally proficient in percussion\, guitar\, and bass\, as well as an actress\, mentor and philanthropist. \nFollowing a Bay Area gig in the late ‘70s\, Sheila E. met Prince backstage. Their Purple Rain recording sessions morphed into launching her solo career that same year. These sessions also include her vocals on the 1984 classic “Erotic City”. She also performed at the 2012 Academy Awards with pop hitmaker Pharrell Williams and composer Hans Zimmer. Sheila E. was also among the roster of stars chosen to perform at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors. There\, the honorees included artists Herbie Hancock\, Billy Joel and Carlos Santana. \nRecommended for Fans of Prince\, Chaka Khan\, Janet Jackson and Lenny Kravitz.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sheila-e-the-e-train/2025-08-05/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Sheila E. & the E-Train
DESCRIPTION:   \n2021 LATIN GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD \nOne of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. \nFamily\, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. There\, she grew up with father\, percussionist dad Pete\, and uncles Coke Escovedo (Santana\, Azteca) and Dragons frontman Mario Escovedo. Further\, fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather. In addition to being weaned on Latin jazz and Motown\, Sheila E. was exposed to a diverse array of Bay Area acts. \nIt’s no surprise that after such a music-immersive childhood\, the gifted world-class drummer began amassing an impressive string of credits. She has performed with her dad and with pioneering talents. For example\, George Duke\, Herbie Hancock\, Marvin Gaye\, Diana Ross\, Lionel Richie\, Prince\, Ringo Starr\, Gloria Estefan\, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. \nA fearless multi-instrumentalist\, Sheila is also the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter behind the seminal hits “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre.” This renaissance woman is equally proficient in percussion\, guitar\, and bass\, as well as an actress\, mentor and philanthropist. \nFollowing a Bay Area gig in the late ‘70s\, Sheila E. met Prince backstage. Their Purple Rain recording sessions morphed into launching her solo career that same year. These sessions also include her vocals on the 1984 classic “Erotic City”. She also performed at the 2012 Academy Awards with pop hitmaker Pharrell Williams and composer Hans Zimmer. Sheila E. was also among the roster of stars chosen to perform at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors. There\, the honorees included artists Herbie Hancock\, Billy Joel and Carlos Santana. \nRecommended for Fans of Prince\, Chaka Khan\, Janet Jackson and Lenny Kravitz.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sheila-e-the-e-train/2025-08-05/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Larry McDonough Quintet feat. Richard Terrill
DESCRIPTION:“McDonough’s piano stylings are intimate and innovative.” – Jazz Review\n    \nLarry McDonough\, piano and arrangements Richard Terrill\, saxes and spoken word  Josh May\, trumpet Greg Stinson\, bass Dean White\, drums \nThe history of the golden age of jazz can be told through tenor saxophonists. The Sophisticated Giant\, Dexter Gordon was one of the most influential voices of early bebop. There\, he was the bridge between Coleman Hawkins and Coltrane and Rollins. The Titan\, John Coltrane made his mark early on Kind of Blue. Then\, he went on to create some of the most thrilling\, soul-searching music of the 1960s. The Searcher\, Wayne Shorter came out of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Moreover\, he created one of the most stunning original songbooks in modern jazz\, propelling the music into the 21st Century. He also left his mark in the incredible Miles Davis Quintet and in Weather Report. Here\, the Larry McDonough Quintet explores the songs and legacy of each artist in this new show. \nLarry McDonough is an award-winning St. Paul jazz composer\, pianist\, singer\, and teacher. Also\, he performs around the world and records with his group the Larry McDonough Quartet. Additionally\, he performs solo\, and in duos and trios. He has performed with legendary saxophonist and composer Benny Golson\, trombonist Fred Wesley\, and trumpeter Duane Eubanks. Also\, a who’s who of MN jazz artists. McDonough earned an induction into the Minnesota Rock Country Hall of Fame for his work in the group Danny’s Reasons. His awards include the American Composers Forum Showcase Award for the composition “Strait of Gibraltar.”
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/larry-mcdonough-quintet-feat-richard-terrill/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161348
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SUMMARY:Jearlyn Steele and Patty Peterson: “At Last”
DESCRIPTION:“[Peterson] can cover anything with equal authority\, exhibiting star quality and drive!” – Star Tribune\n  \nJearlyn Steele and Patty Peterson enjoy a long history of working together. For example\, they traveled the country together performing in industrial events. Also\, they have spent many hours in the studio recording commercials. Additionally\, they both worked at WCCO Radio for many years. And now\, after several years\, they are back performing together “At Last”.  Their very talented family members\, Fred Steele and Jason Peterson Delaire\, will also join them. \nJearlyn Steele graced the airwaves as radio talk show host on WCCO 830 AM Sunday nights for nearly three decades. Jearlyn is a member of the internationally acclaimed family\, The Steeles. Together\, they have performed from Carnegie Hall to Brazil to the Super Bowl Live Verizon stage. Also\, Jearlyn and the Steeles are known for their epic Christmas shows. She frequently appeared as a special guest on the prestigious A Prairie Home Companion radio show. Additionally\, Jearlyn was an Entertainment Reporter for Twin Cities Public Television’s award-winning political show Almanac.  \nPatty Peterson was born into Minnesota’s First Family of Music\, The Peterson Family. As a vocalist\, Patty has performed to sold-out audiences all over the country. For example\, The Dakota\, Vibrato\, Catalina’s Jazz Club and The Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles. Patty has executive produced the annual Peterson Family Christmas show for thirty-five years. Additionally\, Patty received seven coveted Minnesota Music Awards for best vocalist. Also\, she was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2019. \nRecommended for fans of Kirk Franklin\, Michael Bolton\, Amy Grant and Oleta Adams. \n 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/jearlyn-steele-and-patty-peterson-at-last/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Talib Kweli
DESCRIPTION:Kweli \nTalib Kweli is one of the most lyrically gifted\, socially aware and politically insightful rappers working today. The Brooklyn-based MC has earned his stripes with over twenty years of recording and performing. \n“I’m a touring artist. I’m an artist that’s internationally known. Not just a local artist at this point in my career. I’m cognizant of the fact that what I do is beyond where it started. I am trying to reach the apex of where I am now\, but without turning my back on or dismissing what I’ve done before.” \nAfter twenty years of releasing mesmerizing music\, Kweli stands as one of the world’s most talented and accomplished hip-hop artists. He works regularly with Yasiin Bey as one-half of Black Star\, and partners with producer Hi-Tek for Reflection Eternal. Then\, he collaborates with Kanye West\, Pharrell Williams\, Just Blaze\, J Dilla\, and Madlib. However\, his landmark solo material sets him apart. Here\, Kweli commands attention by delivering top-tier lyricism. Also\, he crafts captivating stories and can rhyme over virtually any type of instrumental. \nKweli founded Javotti Media in 2011\, which is self-defined as “a platform for independent thinkers and doers.” The company\, named after his paternal grandmother\, released his 2011 album\, Gutter Rainbows. Kweli has set out to make Javotti Media into a media powerhouse that releases music\, films and books. \nNikolai Paiva (NIKO IS) was born in Rio de Janeiro and moved to Florida at the age of seven. There\, Niko created a distinctive sound and style that gained him recognition as a songwriter\, witty lyricist\, and exceptional freestyler. NIKO IS is a conceptual idiom symbolizing the many personas and identities one experiences and is reflected through his albums. NIKO IS one of those musicians that restores your faith in the artistry of music. In an age where everyone is ‘trying’ to be different; Niko isn’t trying at all\, he just IS. \nRecommended for fans of De La Soul\, The Roots\, Yasiin Bey and Fugees.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/talib-kweli-2/2025-08-02/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161348
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SUMMARY:Talib Kweli
DESCRIPTION:Kweli \nTalib Kweli is one of the most lyrically gifted\, socially aware and politically insightful rappers working today. The Brooklyn-based MC has earned his stripes with over twenty years of recording and performing. \n“I’m a touring artist. I’m an artist that’s internationally known. Not just a local artist at this point in my career. I’m cognizant of the fact that what I do is beyond where it started. I am trying to reach the apex of where I am now\, but without turning my back on or dismissing what I’ve done before.” \nAfter twenty years of releasing mesmerizing music\, Kweli stands as one of the world’s most talented and accomplished hip-hop artists. He works regularly with Yasiin Bey as one-half of Black Star\, and partners with producer Hi-Tek for Reflection Eternal. Then\, he collaborates with Kanye West\, Pharrell Williams\, Just Blaze\, J Dilla\, and Madlib. However\, his landmark solo material sets him apart. Here\, Kweli commands attention by delivering top-tier lyricism. Also\, he crafts captivating stories and can rhyme over virtually any type of instrumental. \nKweli founded Javotti Media in 2011\, which is self-defined as “a platform for independent thinkers and doers.” The company\, named after his paternal grandmother\, released his 2011 album\, Gutter Rainbows. Kweli has set out to make Javotti Media into a media powerhouse that releases music\, films and books. \nNikolai Paiva (NIKO IS) was born in Rio de Janeiro and moved to Florida at the age of seven. There\, Niko created a distinctive sound and style that gained him recognition as a songwriter\, witty lyricist\, and exceptional freestyler. NIKO IS is a conceptual idiom symbolizing the many personas and identities one experiences and is reflected through his albums. NIKO IS one of those musicians that restores your faith in the artistry of music. In an age where everyone is ‘trying’ to be different; Niko isn’t trying at all\, he just IS. \nRecommended for fans of De La Soul\, The Roots\, Yasiin Bey and Fugees.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/talib-kweli-2/2025-08-02/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161348
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SUMMARY:Arturo Sandoval
DESCRIPTION:  \n2024 Kennedy Center Honoree\n2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient\n10-time Grammy Award winner\nEmmy Award recipient\nSix-time Billboard Award winner \nA protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie\, Arturo Sandoval was born just outside Havana\, Cuba in 1949. Just two years prior\, Gillespie became the first musician to bring Latin influences into American jazz. Arturo began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve\, but it didn’t take him long to catch the excitement of the jazz world. \nWith dazzling technique and near-limitless range\, he has evolved into one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn. He is also a renowned classical artist\, pianist and composer. \nSandoval is one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers of our time. He has been seen by millions at the Oscars\, at the Grammy Awards\, and the Billboard Awards. \nArturo can be heard on recordings from Dizzy Gillespie\, Woody Herman\, Woody Shaw\, Michel Legrand\, Josh Groban\, and Tony Bennett. He has also performed with Stan Getz\, Johnny Mathis\, Frank Sinatra\, Paul Anka\, Rod Stewart\, and Alicia Keys\, among many others. He has performed with John Williams with the Boston Pops\, and at the Super Bowl with Tony Bennett and Patti LaBelle. \nArturo Sandoval reaches beyond the scope of mere effort. His struggles while in Cuba and since his defection have given him more energy and strength. His inner drive urges him to accomplish and surpass his childhood dreams. Filled with a virtuoso capability\, he desires nothing more than to share his gift with others. \nRecommended for fans of Wynton Marsalis\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Miles Davis and Chucho Valdés. \n\n \n📸: Jeremy Lock
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/arturo-sandoval-5/2025-08-01/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T190000
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SUMMARY:Arturo Sandoval
DESCRIPTION:  \n2024 Kennedy Center Honoree\n2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient\n10-time Grammy Award winner\nEmmy Award recipient\nSix-time Billboard Award winner \nA protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie\, Arturo Sandoval was born just outside Havana\, Cuba in 1949. Just two years prior\, Gillespie became the first musician to bring Latin influences into American jazz. Arturo began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve\, but it didn’t take him long to catch the excitement of the jazz world. \nWith dazzling technique and near-limitless range\, he has evolved into one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn. He is also a renowned classical artist\, pianist and composer. \nSandoval is one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers of our time. He has been seen by millions at the Oscars\, at the Grammy Awards\, and the Billboard Awards. \nArturo can be heard on recordings from Dizzy Gillespie\, Woody Herman\, Woody Shaw\, Michel Legrand\, Josh Groban\, and Tony Bennett. He has also performed with Stan Getz\, Johnny Mathis\, Frank Sinatra\, Paul Anka\, Rod Stewart\, and Alicia Keys\, among many others. He has performed with John Williams with the Boston Pops\, and at the Super Bowl with Tony Bennett and Patti LaBelle. \nArturo Sandoval reaches beyond the scope of mere effort. His struggles while in Cuba and since his defection have given him more energy and strength. His inner drive urges him to accomplish and surpass his childhood dreams. Filled with a virtuoso capability\, he desires nothing more than to share his gift with others. \nRecommended for fans of Wynton Marsalis\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Miles Davis and Chucho Valdés. \n\n \n📸: Jeremy Lock
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/arturo-sandoval-5/2025-08-01/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Louis Armstrong Birthday Bash w/Southside Aces
DESCRIPTION:For over two decades Southside Aces have been performing the repertoire of the Jazz Age greats and beyond. Join them as they pay tribute to their New Orleans roots\, with a special birthday edition of the Crescent City’s most famous son\, Louis Armstrong. You’ll hear songs plucked from his nearly 50-year recording career. Come celebrate the genius and ebullience of the man who changed music forever. \nThe band first began as the brainchild of clarinetist Tony Balluff and sousaphone player Erik Jacobson. Then\, their whispers and rumors materialized in Tony’s foyer in South Minneapolis\, in August 2003. Since their first gig on a flatbed truck in Apple Valley\, the Aces have released eight albums. Their most recent — 2022’s Minneapolis Bump — features fifteen original songs inspired by the Jazz Age. \nIn New Orleans\, the jazz tradition thrives off a wide array of styles. Moreover\, their roll call includes the names of Louis Armstrong\, Jelly Roll Morton\, Hoagy Carmichael\, Duke Ellington\, and Bix Beiderbecke. Plus\, Crescent City classics like “Bourbon Street Parade”\, “Just A Closer Walk With Thee”\, and “St. James Infirmary”. And let’s not forget the funky rhythms of brass band powerhouses like “Mardi Gras in New Orleans” and “Palm Court Strut”! \nThe Southside Aces have performed at the Dakota\, Icehouse\, Crooners Supper Club\, Vieux Carre and Twin Cities Jazz Fest. They’ve also played Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival and Minnesota Orchestra Sommerfest\, to name a few. They’ve driven dancers crazy at national dance competitions and led second line parades through the streets of the Twin Cities. Further\, they’ve played events in Denver\, Omaha\, Chicago\, Des Moines\, and all across the great state of Minnesota. \nRecommended for fans of Preservation Hall Jazz Band\, Tuba Skinny\, Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/louis-armstrong-birthday-bash-w-southside-aces-2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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