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SUMMARY:John Pizzarelli Trio: Dear Mr. Bennett
DESCRIPTION:“A tour de force… a rare entertainer of the old school.” – Seattle Times \n  \nGrammy-winning guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli celebrates the centennial of iconic singer Tony Bennett with a pair of heartfelt tributes. 2026’s Dear Mr. Bennett features Pizzarelli’s trio with bassist Mike Karn and pianist Isaiah J. Thompson. Here\, they perform timeless songs that Bennett made famous. Then\, a 5-song EP will follow on August 7\, the week of Bennett’s 100th birthday \nWhen Tony Bennett passed away in July 2023\, the entire world of music felt the loss. Few artists have made as profound an impact over such a wide range of styles and eras. For example\, Bennett’s connections spanned Frank Sinatra\, Bill Evans\, Willie Nelson and Lady Gaga. \nFor world-renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli\, Bennett was more than simply an influence. Pizzarelli’s late father\, the revered guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli\, was a frequent sideman for the legendary singer. There\, Bucky appeared on albums including 1960’s To My Wonderful One and 1969’s I’ve Gotta Be Me. Later\, John got his own opportunity to accompany Bennett for a radio broadcast with pianist Ralph Sharon and bassist Jay Leonhart. \nThe admiration ran both ways – Bennett often attended many of Pizzarelli’s performances. Additionally\, he sketched Pizzarelli’s likeness on two occasions. In fact\, Bennett created the charming artwork that graces the cover of Dear Mr. Bennett. Moreover\, he rendered it during an engagement at Feinstein’s nightclub at New York’s Loews Regency hotel. \nRecommended for fans of Bucky Pizzarelli\, Frank Vignola\, Howard Alden and Russell Malone.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-pizzarelli-trio-dear-mr-bennett-jun22-2026/2026-06-24/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:John Pizzarelli Trio: Dear Mr. Bennett
DESCRIPTION:“A tour de force… a rare entertainer of the old school.” – Seattle Times \n  \nGrammy-winning guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli celebrates the centennial of iconic singer Tony Bennett with a pair of heartfelt tributes. 2026’s Dear Mr. Bennett features Pizzarelli’s trio with bassist Mike Karn and pianist Isaiah J. Thompson. Here\, they perform timeless songs that Bennett made famous. Then\, a 5-song EP will follow on August 7\, the week of Bennett’s 100th birthday \nWhen Tony Bennett passed away in July 2023\, the entire world of music felt the loss. Few artists have made as profound an impact over such a wide range of styles and eras. For example\, Bennett’s connections spanned Frank Sinatra\, Bill Evans\, Willie Nelson and Lady Gaga. \nFor world-renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli\, Bennett was more than simply an influence. Pizzarelli’s late father\, the revered guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli\, was a frequent sideman for the legendary singer. There\, Bucky appeared on albums including 1960’s To My Wonderful One and 1969’s I’ve Gotta Be Me. Later\, John got his own opportunity to accompany Bennett for a radio broadcast with pianist Ralph Sharon and bassist Jay Leonhart. \nThe admiration ran both ways – Bennett often attended many of Pizzarelli’s performances. Additionally\, he sketched Pizzarelli’s likeness on two occasions. In fact\, Bennett created the charming artwork that graces the cover of Dear Mr. Bennett. Moreover\, he rendered it during an engagement at Feinstein’s nightclub at New York’s Loews Regency hotel. \nRecommended for fans of Bucky Pizzarelli\, Frank Vignola\, Howard Alden and Russell Malone.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-pizzarelli-trio-dear-mr-bennett-jun22-2026/2026-06-24/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T210000
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SUMMARY:L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE: EP Release
DESCRIPTION:“brassy\, smooth\, and syncopated with perfect finesse.” – Mpls.St.Paul\n  \nArthur L.A. Buckner is a drummer extraordinaire\, performing musician\, teaching artist\, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a master’s degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music. Over the last four years\, L.A. Buckner & Big Homie have released two critically acclaimed albums. Additionally\, they have performed to sold out audiences in venues across the country.  \nIn August 2020\, L.A. took iTunes by storm with the release of his debut album BiG HOMiE. There\, the album reached Number One on the Jazz chart within twenty-four hours of its release.  \nIn October 2024\, L.A. released his second album entitled Norfside. Here\, Norfside brings his musical vision full circle\, back to his roots. Moreover\, the new album pays homage to the community and the music he grew up with. Also\, Buckner honors the many other “Norfside” musicians that blazed a trail for him to follow. The album was produced by L.A. and the band\, mixed by Jesse Ray Ernster\, and mastered by the legendary Herb Powers. The new album is a step ahead from the previous album\, musically and sonically. Also\, it takes the band to a variety of new destinations. \nRecommended for fans of Robert Glasper\, Snarky Puppy\, Nate Smith and Butcher Brown.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/l-a-buckner-big-homie-ep-release-jun25-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Stanley Jordan
DESCRIPTION:“a virtuosic tour de force” – L.A. Times\n  \nGuitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan’s career took flight in 1985 with commercial and critical acclaim. Since then\, he has consistently displayed a chameleonic musical persona of openness\, imagination\, versatility and maverick daring. Here\, he displays bold reinventions of classical masterpieces or soulful explorations through pop-rock hits. Also\, blazing straight ahead jazz forays and ultramodern improvisational works\, solo or with a group. Thus\, Jordan can always be counted on to take listeners on breathless journeys into the unexpected. \n“Jordan’s revolutionary approach to the instrument [is] shocking.” – All Music\nKey to Jordan’s fast-track acclaim is his mastery of a special technique on the guitar’s fretboard. Instead of conventional strumming and picking\, Jordan’s innovative “touch technique” is an advanced form of two-handed tapping. While a handful of others use similar techniques\, Stanley’s fluid\, multi-layered textures and sheer virtuosity raise the bar for excellence. However\, his technique\, though impressive\, is always a means to a musical end. \n”To see and hear Stanley Jordan play guitar is to witness higher-level instrumental performance.” — Roanoke Times\nHis music is imbued with a warmth and sensitivity that has captured the imagination of listeners worldwide. A classically trained pianist before playing guitar\, Jordan wanted greater freedom in voicing chords on his guitar. Then\, he applied piano principles to do so. Furthermore\, Jordan’s touch technique allows the guitarist to play melody and chords simultaneously with an unprecedented level of independence. It also allows Jordan to play simultaneously on two different guitars\, or even on guitar and piano. \nJordan has received four Grammy nominations. Additionally\, his 2011 album Friends was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. L.A. Times jazz critic Leonard Feather wrote\, “Genius is a word often tossed around in musical circles. But it has been rightfully applied to Stanley Jordan.” \nRecommended for fans of Pat Metheny\, Al Di Meola\, Larry Coryell and John McLaughlin.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/stanley-jordan-jun26-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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SUMMARY:Andrew Walesch & His Orchestra: Vegas 1960
DESCRIPTION:“Fresh and classic at the same time” – Star Tribune\n  \nStep into the golden age of the Las Vegas showroom! There\, the orchestra was swinging\, the lights were low\, and every night felt like an event. “Vegas 1960” brings that world to life through the music of Sammy Davis Jr.\, Tom Jones\, Bobby Darin\, Ray Charles\, Frank Sinatra\, and more. Moreover\, the music is reimagined with fresh\, elegant arrangements for Andrew Walesch and His Orchestra.  \nHere\, this new show features specially curated charts by award-winning arranger Mike Crotty. Hear a blend of timeless standards and soulful classics into a vivid portrait of an era when style\, swagger\, and musicianship defined the stage. Led from the piano and center stage\, Walesch guides the evening with a blend of elegance\, energy\, and intimacy. Additionally\, he moves seamlessly from hard-swinging big band moments to late-night ballads that feel pulled from a smoky after-hours set. He’ll lead his world-class ensemble through arrangements that honor the spirit of the originals while offering something entirely new. “Vegas 1960” isn’t a tribute—it’s a reimagining of one of music’s most iconic moments. \nRecommended for fans of Tony Bennett\, Frank Sinatra\, Michael Bublé and Bing Crosby.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/andrew-walesch-his-orchestra-vegas-1960-jun27-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Greg Koch w/ The Koch Marshall Trio
DESCRIPTION:“Cosmic American music at its finest.” – The Midlands Rocks\, UK\n  \nGreg Koch is a guitar player’s guitarist known for his blues-infused\, stylistically diverse compositions and electrifying guitar performances. With a prolific career spanning over twenty records\, Koch has carved out a unique niche in the music world. Moreover\, he blends elements of blues\, rock\, and jazz into his signature sound.  \nAt the helm of the Koch-Marshall Trio\, Greg is joined by his exceptionally talented son\, Dylan\, on drums. Additionally\, Hammond organ virtuoso Toby Lee Marshall rounds out the trio. Together\, they deliver powerful live performances that captivate audiences both domestically and internationally. Here\, their shows brim with bold improvisation\, spirited interplay\, and dynamic energy. Furthermore\, that energy resonates with blues purists\, guitar enthusiasts\, and lovers of off-the-cuff musical synergy alike. \n“I believe Greg Koch is pound for pound the best guitar player in the world today. His\, tone\, feel and style are unrivaled in today’s guitar playing community. He is scary good. It was a true honor to do shows with him.” – Joe Bonamassa \nRecommended for fans of Lee Ritenour\, Robben Ford\, Chris Duarte and Matteo Mancuso.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/greg-koch-w-the-koch-marshall-trio-jun28-2026/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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SUMMARY:Anders Osborne
DESCRIPTION:“mix of Neil Young meets Jackson Browne style” – Glide\n  \nOn his seventeenth album\, singer-songwriter Anders Osborne describes 2024’s Picasso’s Villa\, “a condensed story about living in America between 2018-2021. The fears\, confusion\, deep joy and peace achieved through true friendship\, family\, community\, hours of meditation and detachment from ego.”  \nFurther\, Osborne has been in a twelve-step program for fifteen years. He explains\, “The biggest change in getting sober was the focus on meditation and prayer\, just looking more inward. When I’m sleeping in 140 different beds a year\, eating unhealthy foods\, meditation is what keeps me centered. Holding myself in that sacred space for a while is what makes it possible for me to do all this.” \nAfter living and performing in New Orleans for almost four decades\, Osborne has become a fixture of that musical community. Thus\, Guitar Player called him “the poet laureate of Louisiana’s fertile roots music scene.” Also\, New Orleans’ Gambit Weekly honored Osborne as Entertainer of The Year. Additionally\, OffBeat named him the Crescent City’s Best Guitarist on three occasions\, and the Best Songwriter twice. He has appeared at Jazz Fest for over thirty-five years. \nIn addition to his solo shows\, Osborne performed with the North Mississippi All-Stars\, Toots and the Maytals\, and John Scofield. Also\, The Meters\, Derek Trucks\, Warren Haynes\, Stanton Moore\, Phil Lesh\, Jackie Greene\, Bonnie Raitt\, Dr. John\, and Taj Mahal. Osborne appeared as himself in an episode of the HBO series Treme. Also\, he taught a course about art and the music business at Tulane University. Osborne has collaborated with Steve Earle at the annual Camp Copperhead songwriting camp since 2019. \nRecommended for fans of Tab Benoit\, The Radiators\, Devon Allman and North Mississippi All-Stars.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/anders-osborne-jun29-2026/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Rock
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T173000
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SUMMARY:VIP Event: Haley Reinhart
DESCRIPTION:Click the links below for show tickets!\nHaley Reinhart: JUN 30 • 7:00pm performance\nHaley Reinhart: JUN 30 • 9:00pm performance\n \n\nUpgrade your evening with an exclusive VIP Meet & Greet experience with Haley Reinhart. This limited opportunity offers fans an intimate behind-the-scenes look before the show begins. \nInvitation to pre-show experience with Haley Reinhart\, including:  \n• Photo opportunity with Haley.\n • Get a signature.\n• Early access to the venue. \nIMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show. You must have a concert ticket in order to purchase this VIP Meet & Greet. \n\n“You can hear the old-time soul that today’s music has been missing.” — Splice\n  \nA timeless voice outlasts eras. It feels just as at home in the sixties as it does in the TikTok age. It also resounds louder as time goes on. Haley Reinhart brandishes such a voice. The platinum-selling singer and songwriter is heavily influenced by classic pop and soul acts. For example\, the Beatles\, Janis Joplin\, Ella Fitzgerald\, and Sly and the Family Stone inspire her. Further\, she exudes an empowering level of charisma and confidence. \nThe gold-certified Chicago-born/Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter has earned her success by way of a quiet\, decade-long grind. Additionally\, Haley landed third place and became a fan favorite on season ten of American Idol. \nAs a sought-after talent\, Haley collaborates regularly with Postmodern Jukebox. She appears on their highest-viewed videos on YouTube (over 300 million views). Haley has also dueted with legendary star Jeff Goldblum on two tracks from his chart-topping jazz standards collection. Furthermore\, Haley plays regularly with Robby Krieger of The Doors among other rock legends. She continues to keep her rock ‘n’ roll roots intact. \nHer take on the Elvis Presley classic “Can’t Help Falling In Love” earned her a gold plaque from the RIAA. Further\, it generated over 325 million Spotify streams and 100 million YouTube views within a few years of its release. What started off as a version sung for an Extra Gum commercial turned out to be a chart topping-radio hit and touring sensation. Also\, Haley’s remake of the song peaked at Number Seventeen on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Further\, it hit Number Thirty-one on the Billboard Adult Pop Airplay chart. \nRecommended for fans of Sara Bareilles\, Ingrid Michaelson\, Postmodern Jukebox and Morgan James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/vip-event-haley-reinhart-jun30-2026/
CATEGORIES:Pop
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SUMMARY:Haley Reinhart
DESCRIPTION:VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the link below for tickets!\nHaley Reinhart: JUN 30 • 4:30pm VIP Meet & Greet \n\n“You can hear the old-time soul that today’s music has been missing.” — Splice\n  \nA timeless voice outlasts eras. It feels just as at home in the sixties as it does in the TikTok age. It also resounds louder as time goes on. Haley Reinhart brandishes such a voice. The platinum-selling singer and songwriter is heavily influenced by classic pop and soul acts. For example\, the Beatles\, Janis Joplin\, Ella Fitzgerald\, and Sly and the Family Stone inspire her. Further\, she exudes an empowering level of charisma and confidence. \nThe gold-certified Chicago-born/Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter has earned her success by way of a quiet\, decade-long grind. Additionally\, Haley landed third place and became a fan favorite on season ten of American Idol. \nAs a sought-after talent\, Haley collaborates regularly with Postmodern Jukebox. She appears on their highest-viewed videos on YouTube (over 300 million views). Haley has also dueted with legendary star Jeff Goldblum on two tracks from his chart-topping jazz standards collection. Furthermore\, Haley plays regularly with Robby Krieger of The Doors among other rock legends. She continues to keep her rock ‘n’ roll roots intact. \nHer take on the Elvis Presley classic “Can’t Help Falling In Love” earned her a gold plaque from the RIAA. Further\, it generated over 325 million Spotify streams and 100 million YouTube views within a few years of its release. What started off as a version sung for an Extra Gum commercial turned out to be a chart topping-radio hit and touring sensation. Also\, Haley’s remake of the song peaked at Number Seventeen on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Further\, it hit Number Thirty-one on the Billboard Adult Pop Airplay chart. \nRecommended for fans of Sara Bareilles\, Ingrid Michaelson\, Postmodern Jukebox and Morgan James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/haley-reinhart-jun30-2026/2026-06-30/1/
CATEGORIES:Pop
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SUMMARY:Haley Reinhart
DESCRIPTION:VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the link below for tickets!\nHaley Reinhart: JUN 30 • 4:30pm VIP Meet & Greet \n\n“You can hear the old-time soul that today’s music has been missing.” — Splice\n  \nA timeless voice outlasts eras. It feels just as at home in the sixties as it does in the TikTok age. It also resounds louder as time goes on. Haley Reinhart brandishes such a voice. The platinum-selling singer and songwriter is heavily influenced by classic pop and soul acts. For example\, the Beatles\, Janis Joplin\, Ella Fitzgerald\, and Sly and the Family Stone inspire her. Further\, she exudes an empowering level of charisma and confidence. \nThe gold-certified Chicago-born/Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter has earned her success by way of a quiet\, decade-long grind. Additionally\, Haley landed third place and became a fan favorite on season ten of American Idol. \nAs a sought-after talent\, Haley collaborates regularly with Postmodern Jukebox. She appears on their highest-viewed videos on YouTube (over 300 million views). Haley has also dueted with legendary star Jeff Goldblum on two tracks from his chart-topping jazz standards collection. Furthermore\, Haley plays regularly with Robby Krieger of The Doors among other rock legends. She continues to keep her rock ‘n’ roll roots intact. \nHer take on the Elvis Presley classic “Can’t Help Falling In Love” earned her a gold plaque from the RIAA. Further\, it generated over 325 million Spotify streams and 100 million YouTube views within a few years of its release. What started off as a version sung for an Extra Gum commercial turned out to be a chart topping-radio hit and touring sensation. Also\, Haley’s remake of the song peaked at Number Seventeen on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Further\, it hit Number Thirty-one on the Billboard Adult Pop Airplay chart. \nRecommended for fans of Sara Bareilles\, Ingrid Michaelson\, Postmodern Jukebox and Morgan James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/haley-reinhart-jun30-2026/2026-06-30/2/
CATEGORIES:Pop
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SUMMARY:VIP Event: Mindi Abair
DESCRIPTION:Click the links below for show tickets!\nMindi Abair: JUL 1 • 7:00pm performance \n\nMINDI ABAIR: WINE AND JAZZ TASTING EXPERIENCE – VIP MEET & GREET \nIMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show. \nMake it an extra special night and join Mindi Abair for a pre-show wine-tasting experience for only $30. Tickets to this event are very limited. \nHosted by Mindi Abair + wine expert Eric Guerra\, you are invited to a private pre-show event where you will be entertained and participate through a very special wine + music experience. Pouring their company’s WINEandJAZZ.com fine wines\, Eric will walk the group through an informative wine-by-wine “taste like a sommelier” master class\, while Mindi then pairs each wine style with a live performance song.   \nCheck-in Time: Please arrive at the venue by 4:30PM. \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“an irresistible combination of power and soul” – Glide\n  \nDuring her remarkable twenty five-year recording career\, saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has garnered two Grammy nominations. Also\, she has recorded with some of the biggest names in music and built a substantial following. There\, she is loved among jazz and blues audiences for her soaring melodies and powerhouse style. Mindi received her first Grammy nomination In 2014\, in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category. Here\, this was for Summer Horns with Dave Koz\, Richard Elliot and Gerald Albright. Then\, she received a 2015 nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for her solo LP Wild Heart. Additionally\, the album featured the late Gregg Allman\, Joe Perry\, Trombone Shorty\, Booker T. Jones\, Keb’ Mo’\, and Max Weinberg.  \nYou might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol. Or maybe from sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman. Or with The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Perhaps from moonlighting on tour with Duran Duran or Aerosmith. Moreover\, as a solo artist she has consistently topped the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Blues charts. In 2018\, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers won 8 Independent Blues Awards including Artist of the Year. Also\, an Independent Music Award for Best Blues Song Fan Award for “Pretty Good For A Girl” featuring Joe Bonamassa. Further\, in 2019\, 2020 and 2021 Mindi was nominated by the Blues Music Awards for Best Instrumentalist: Horn.  \nAs creator\, designer and owner\, Mindi launched www.wineandjazz.com in 2019 as a lifestyle concept. Here\, she brings together the worlds of wine and music through members-only exclusive wines paired with personally curated music playlists. Also\, label art and branded wine\, and music worldwide adventures and new year’s eve events. \nRecommended for fans of Peter White\, Candy Dulfer\, Dave Koz and Cory Wong.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/vip-event-mindi-abair-jul1-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Mindi Abair
DESCRIPTION:VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the links below for tickets!\nMINDI ABAIR: WINE AND JAZZ TASTING EXPERIENCE – VIP MEET & GREET \n\n“an irresistible combination of power and soul” – Glide\n  \nDuring her remarkable twenty five-year recording career\, saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has garnered two Grammy nominations. Also\, she has recorded with some of the biggest names in music and built a substantial following. There\, she is loved among jazz and blues audiences for her soaring melodies and powerhouse style. Mindi received her first Grammy nomination In 2014\, in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category. Here\, this was for Summer Horns with Dave Koz\, Richard Elliot and Gerald Albright. Then\, she received a 2015 nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for her solo LP Wild Heart. Additionally\, the album featured the late Gregg Allman\, Joe Perry\, Trombone Shorty\, Booker T. Jones\, Keb’ Mo’\, and Max Weinberg.  \nYou might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol. Or maybe from sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman. Or with The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Perhaps from moonlighting on tour with Duran Duran or Aerosmith. Moreover\, as a solo artist she has consistently topped the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Blues charts. In 2018\, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers won 8 Independent Blues Awards including Artist of the Year. Also\, an Independent Music Award for Best Blues Song Fan Award for “Pretty Good For A Girl” featuring Joe Bonamassa. Further\, in 2019\, 2020 and 2021 Mindi was nominated by the Blues Music Awards for Best Instrumentalist: Horn.  \nAs creator\, designer and owner\, Mindi launched www.wineandjazz.com in 2019 as a lifestyle concept. Here\, she brings together the worlds of wine and music through members-only exclusive wines paired with personally curated music playlists. Also\, label art and branded wine\, and music worldwide adventures and new year’s eve events. \nRecommended for fans of Peter White\, Candy Dulfer\, Dave Koz and Cory Wong.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mindi-abair-jul1-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T143720
CREATED:20260515T120958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T135534Z
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SUMMARY:Eric Roberson
DESCRIPTION:“Brilliant singer with a voice like red velvet cake.” – Jill Scott \n  \nIn the realm of R&B/soul\, Eric Roberson remains a trailblazer of authenticity and creativity. A Grammy-nominated singer\, songwriter\, and producer\, Eric has built a legacy as an independent artist for over two decades. Here\, he redefines what it means to create Honest Music. \nA true pioneer of the independent movement\, Eric has consistently delivered timeless music while maintaining complete artistic freedom. His seventeenth studio album\, 2022’s Lessons\, showcased his songwriting mastery. Further\, the lead single and its remix —featuring Anthony Hamilton\, Raheem DeVaughn\, and Kevin Ross—earned widespread acclaim. In 2026\, Eric released his eighteenth studio album\, Beautifully All Over The Place (BAOTP)\, exclusively on his website. Thus\, this release further solidified his reputation for pushing boundaries in R&B and soul music.  \nRoberson not only earns accolades as a singer-songwriter but also commands respect as an educator. There\, he served as professor at Berklee College of Music from 2019 to 2024. Moreover\, he mesmerized audiences as a featured vocalist on NBC’s That’s My Jam with Jimmy Fallon. Additionally\, his enduring contributions have earned him multiple Grammy nominations and a BETJ Virtual Award. Also\, he served as Artistic Director at the National Museum of African American Music. He is the newly elected Chapter Governor of the Philadelphia Chapter Board for The Recording Academy. \nRoberson has earned acclaim from his peers: \n● “Tremendous ability to make personal songs accessible to a mass audience.” – Rich Harrison\, songwriter/producer \n● “One of the hottest songwriters out right now.” – Dwele\, recording artist \n● “Eric Roberson. One word – PHENOMENAL!” – Bryan Michael Cox\, award-winning songwriter/producer \nEric Roberson’s story is more than just music — it testifies to perseverance\, innovation\, and an unwavering commitment to soulful storytelling. \nRecommended for fans of Leela James\, Dwele\, Lalah Hathaway and Floetry.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/eric-roberson-jul2-2026/
CATEGORIES:R&B,Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T143720
CREATED:20260415T192442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T140148Z
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SUMMARY:Ladies of Soul\, Vol. 4
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating one of the greatest R&B soundtracks ever assembled!\nLadies of Soul\, Vol. 4 \nThe Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack\, produced by Babyface\, is widely regarded as one of the greatest R&B soundtracks ever assembled. There\, it featured powerhouse artists like Whitney Houston\, Toni Braxton\, Mary J. Blige\, Brandy\, and Aretha Franklin. Furthermore\, it produced multiple major Billboard hits\, including Houston’s “Exhale (Shoop Shoop)” (a #1 on the Billboard Hot 100). Also\, Braxton’s “Let It Flow\,” and Blige’s “Not Gon’ Cry\,” all of which dominated R&B and pop charts in the mid-1990s. \nThe evening will feature powerhouse vocal performances backed by an A-List band\, delivering this beloved album in its entirety. \nFeaturing an all-star Twin Cities lineup: \nVocalists –\nSolorah The Essence\nAshley Commodore\nMonique Blakey \nMusicians –\nTony Axtell\, bass\nDeevo\, guitar\nRAWTWHYLAH\, drums\nTommy Barbarella\, keyboards \nRecommended for fans of Whitney Houston\, Mary J. Blige\, Toni Braxton and Aretha Franklin.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ladies-of-soul-vol-4-jul3-2026/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T143720
CREATED:20260331T183017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T134130Z
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SUMMARY:Davina and The Vagabonds
DESCRIPTION:“This music\, as retro as it may be at times\, feels fun\, frisky and alive.” – American Songwriter\n  \nDavina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene. Their high-energy live shows feature level-A musicianship\, sharp-dressed professionalism and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. Also\, their influences range from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Moreover\, the band is converting audiences one show at a time\, from Vancouver to Miami and across Europe. \nMuch like the music\, the story spurns era\, expectation and classification. The often unbelievable\, sometimes harrowing\, and wholly inspiring journey of Davina Sowers gave birth to her eponymous band in 2004. As the tale goes\, she grew up in the economically depressed Allegheny town of Altoona\, PA. She now describes the town as “awesome in the industrial era\, but horrible for high school.” Then\, she was adopted by her stepfather when he was in his 80s; he passed when she was just 13. Through him and his Edison phonograph\, she first heard the music that would start her journey. For example\, The Ink Spots\, Sidney Bechet\, Louis Armstrong\, Louis Prima\, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and many others. “Great man. He was my angel and still is\,” she says. \nOn her own\, she vividly recalls hours in front of the record player at home. There\, she religiously spun Led Zeppelin\, Black Sabbath and Simon and Garfunkel records belonging to her folk singer mom. \nTo this day\, Davina still refers to music as “my first and eternal love.” Despite early dalliances with classical piano and guitar\, she developed a heavy drug habit in high school. Further\, this morphed into heroin dependency\, left her homeless\, sent her in and out of jail and brought on all manner of trouble. Kicking dope on the streets\, she “got clean\, started the band and worked [her] ass off every day since.” \nRecommended for fans of Pokey LaFarge\, Preservation Hall Jazz Band\, The Hot Sardines and Squirrel Nut Zippers.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/davina-and-the-vagabonds-jul4-2026/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T143720
CREATED:20260428T164747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T133919Z
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SUMMARY:Sounds of Santana
DESCRIPTION:An electrifying 7-piece band playing Carlos Santana’s hits.\n  \nGuitarist Joe Cruz leads an electrifying 7-piece band playing Carlos Santana’s best-known hits. Here\, he does this amidst guitar shredding and storytelling about Santana’s life and legacy. \nThe authentically passionate Joe Cruz and his pyrotechnic playing are a wonder to watch. Moreover\, he displays his love of his own Mexican heritage and lifelong Latin-infused musical style. The dynamic Sounds of Santana band is made up of lead electric guitar\, electric bass\, drums\, and organ. Also\, two Latin percussionists and Spanish/English vocal performances.  \nGroove along with classics including “Black Magic Woman\,” “Evil Ways\,” and “Oye Como Va.” Additionally\, radio hits including Santana’s collaborations with Michelle Branch “The Game Of Love” and the Rob Thomas summer smash\, “Smooth”.  \nJoe Cruz is regarded as one of the most versatile and energetic multi-stringed instrumentalists on the Twin Cities music scene. Throughout his thirty-year career\, this passionate musician has been involved with numerous groups and recording projects. Here\, he has developed a vast array of styles. On any given night he can be found playing anything from solo acoustic guitar to screaming electric or swinging with a jazz combo. Also\, picking mandolin in a bluegrass band or exploring Latin music on Cuban trés and Puerto Rican cuatro. He currently performs solo\, as well as with his trio\, Scenic Roots. He also plays regularly with fiddler Brian Wicklund & The Barley Jacks and with blues piano man Scottie “Bones” Miller. \nRecommended for fans of Santana\, Eric Clapton\, The Eagles and Jimi Hendrix.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sounds-of-santana-jul6-2026/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T143720
CREATED:20260415T163816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T140156Z
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SUMMARY:Suzy Bogguss
DESCRIPTION:“a voice as soothing as summer rain” – Rolling Stone\n  \nDuring the creative explosion that was country music in the 1990s Suzy Bogguss sold 4 million records. Here\, she did this with sparkling radio hits like “Outbound Plane”\, “Someday Soon”\, “Letting Go”\, “Drive South”\, and “Hey Cinderella”. But you can’t peg Suzy that easily…  \nAmid her country popularity she took time off to make a duets album with the legendary Chet Atkins. Then\, in 2003 she made an album of modern swing music with Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel. Furthermore\, she recorded an album of original music in 2007 that landed at Number Four on the jazz charts. Her folk music roots show through in many ways: she made frequent appearances on public radio’s A Prairie Home Companion. Also\, she won a Grammy for her work on Beautiful Dreamer: The Songs of Stephen Foster. She received acclaim for 2011’s American Folk Songbook\, her critically acclaimed album and book project. Then\, in 2014 she released Lucky\, a collection of songs written by Merle Haggard and interpreted through Suzy’s crystal vocals from the female point of view.  \nHer latest offering\, 2023’s Prayin’ For Sunshine\, is an Americana tour de force with all songs written by Bogguss. She continues to tour the world. There\, she tours solo and with fellow country radio divas Terri Clark and Pam Tillis as “Chicks With Hits”. Also\, she recently joined Kathy Mattea on their Together At Last tour. So yes\, you can call her a country singer if you want\, but really that’s just the beginning. \nRecommended for fans of Allison Moorer\, Patty Loveless\, Alison Krauss and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/suzy-bogguss-jul8-2026/2026-07-08/1/
CATEGORIES:Americana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T230000
DTSTAMP:20260520T143720
CREATED:20260415T163816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T140156Z
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SUMMARY:Suzy Bogguss
DESCRIPTION:“a voice as soothing as summer rain” – Rolling Stone\n  \nDuring the creative explosion that was country music in the 1990s Suzy Bogguss sold 4 million records. Here\, she did this with sparkling radio hits like “Outbound Plane”\, “Someday Soon”\, “Letting Go”\, “Drive South”\, and “Hey Cinderella”. But you can’t peg Suzy that easily…  \nAmid her country popularity she took time off to make a duets album with the legendary Chet Atkins. Then\, in 2003 she made an album of modern swing music with Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel. Furthermore\, she recorded an album of original music in 2007 that landed at Number Four on the jazz charts. Her folk music roots show through in many ways: she made frequent appearances on public radio’s A Prairie Home Companion. Also\, she won a Grammy for her work on Beautiful Dreamer: The Songs of Stephen Foster. She received acclaim for 2011’s American Folk Songbook\, her critically acclaimed album and book project. Then\, in 2014 she released Lucky\, a collection of songs written by Merle Haggard and interpreted through Suzy’s crystal vocals from the female point of view.  \nHer latest offering\, 2023’s Prayin’ For Sunshine\, is an Americana tour de force with all songs written by Bogguss. She continues to tour the world. There\, she tours solo and with fellow country radio divas Terri Clark and Pam Tillis as “Chicks With Hits”. Also\, she recently joined Kathy Mattea on their Together At Last tour. So yes\, you can call her a country singer if you want\, but really that’s just the beginning. \nRecommended for fans of Allison Moorer\, Patty Loveless\, Alison Krauss and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/suzy-bogguss-jul8-2026/2026-07-08/2/
CATEGORIES:Americana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T143720
CREATED:20260414T172954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T140205Z
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SUMMARY:Rebirth Brass Band
DESCRIPTION:“there is not a band on earth that is better. Stunning.” – Flea\, Red Hot Chili Peppers\n  \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-jul12-2026/2026-07-12/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T220000
DTSTAMP:20260520T143720
CREATED:20260414T172954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T140205Z
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SUMMARY:Rebirth Brass Band
DESCRIPTION:“there is not a band on earth that is better. Stunning.” – Flea\, Red Hot Chili Peppers\n  \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-jul12-2026/2026-07-12/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T143720
CREATED:20260320T154611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T135708Z
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SUMMARY:James Hunter Six
DESCRIPTION:“James Hunter is one of the best voices\, and best kept secrets\, in British R&B and soul.” – Van Morrison\n  \nThe James Hunter Six returns with 2026’s Off The Fence\, delivering another dose of timeless rhythm & soul. British singer\, songwriter and Grammy-nominated James Hunter has been a legendary fixture in the scene for over three decades. There\, his gritty voice and sharp songwriting have earned him acclaim around the world. This new record features a rare duet with longtime collaborator Van Morrison (on “Ain’t That A Trip”). Here\, this marks a full-circle moment for the artist hailed by MOJO magazine as “The United Kingdom’s Greatest Soul Singer.” \nHunter and his six-piece band have toured the world for decades from tiny clubs to large festivals. Hunter also has shared stages with Mavis Staples\, Aretha Franklin\, BB King\, Etta James\, Bonnie Raitt\, and Van Morrison. Whether belting out up-tempo R&B or crafting candle-lit ballads\, James Hunter is a must-see artist. Moreover\, he effortlessly draws from the depths of his musical well\, leaving audiences captivated and craving more. \nOff The Fence is a landmark album for James Hunter himself for a number of different reasons. Thus\, in many ways it represents his past\, his present and his future. The new album is the perfect amalgam of everything that is great about James Hunter’s songwriting\, delivery and outlook. Furthermore\, it also marks a fresh start. Also\, this is his first release on Dan Auerbach’s (The Black Keys) Easy Eye Sound label. 2026 is going to be a big year for Hunter\, striking the world with music that matters. Get ready to ride with The James Hunter Six. \nRecommended for fans of Van Morrison\, Ray Charles\, Sugaray Rayford and Jackie Wilson.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/james-hunter-six-jul-2026/2026-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Blues,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T143720
CREATED:20260320T154611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T135708Z
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SUMMARY:James Hunter Six
DESCRIPTION:“James Hunter is one of the best voices\, and best kept secrets\, in British R&B and soul.” – Van Morrison\n  \nThe James Hunter Six returns with 2026’s Off The Fence\, delivering another dose of timeless rhythm & soul. British singer\, songwriter and Grammy-nominated James Hunter has been a legendary fixture in the scene for over three decades. There\, his gritty voice and sharp songwriting have earned him acclaim around the world. This new record features a rare duet with longtime collaborator Van Morrison (on “Ain’t That A Trip”). Here\, this marks a full-circle moment for the artist hailed by MOJO magazine as “The United Kingdom’s Greatest Soul Singer.” \nHunter and his six-piece band have toured the world for decades from tiny clubs to large festivals. Hunter also has shared stages with Mavis Staples\, Aretha Franklin\, BB King\, Etta James\, Bonnie Raitt\, and Van Morrison. Whether belting out up-tempo R&B or crafting candle-lit ballads\, James Hunter is a must-see artist. Moreover\, he effortlessly draws from the depths of his musical well\, leaving audiences captivated and craving more. \nOff The Fence is a landmark album for James Hunter himself for a number of different reasons. Thus\, in many ways it represents his past\, his present and his future. The new album is the perfect amalgam of everything that is great about James Hunter’s songwriting\, delivery and outlook. Furthermore\, it also marks a fresh start. Also\, this is his first release on Dan Auerbach’s (The Black Keys) Easy Eye Sound label. 2026 is going to be a big year for Hunter\, striking the world with music that matters. Get ready to ride with The James Hunter Six. \nRecommended for fans of Van Morrison\, Ray Charles\, Sugaray Rayford and Jackie Wilson.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/james-hunter-six-jul-2026/2026-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Blues,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T143720
CREATED:20260513T145341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T135524Z
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SUMMARY:Southside Aces Album Release
DESCRIPTION:“flawlessly replicate the sound of classic New Orleans” — Prairie Uprising\n  \nSouthside Aces vinyl release party! \nIt’s a special night at the Dakota\, as Southside Aces proudly release their tenth album\, The Big Beat. Here\, this will be their first ever album on vinyl. Ten tracks showcasing their obvious love of New Orleans music. Louis Armstrong\, Jelly Roll Morton\, Kid Ory\, and Fats Domino are all represented here. Additionally\, a little Amy Winehouse\, Butch Thompson\, and Duke Ellington thrown in for good measure. It’s a New Orleans party on a record. If you can’t hire the Aces for your next seafood boil\, then all you’d have to do is pull The Big Beat off your shelf and give it a spin! \nThe band will perform all the songs from the record\, and be available to sign your personal copy.  \nFor over two decades Southside Aces have been playing the repertoire of the Jazz Age greats and beyond. From the early New Orleans of Jelly Roll Morton to the Chicago joys of Louis Armstrong. The evocative compositions of the young Duke Ellington to the barrel house sounds of Preservation Hall. Even the early rock and roll of Fats Domino! Their belief in the contemporary vitality of New Orleans music can be heard on their eighth album\, 2022’s Minneapolis Bump. Here\, this album contains fifteen originals in the traditional style. March 2026 saw the release Les Oignons\, the band’s spotlight on the music of Sidney Bechet. Also\, now their tenth album\, The Big Beat. You hear it all when you’re in front of the Aces. Moreover\, treat yourself to a century’s worth of New Orleans Jazz. \nRecommended for fans of Preservation Hall Jazz Band\, Tuba Skinny\, Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/southside-aces-album-release-jul16-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T143720
CREATED:20260505T174212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T140951Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul Peterson: Funk Friday
DESCRIPTION:Effortlessly spanning funk\, soul\, jazz\, rock and improvisational groove.\n  \nFor six years\, Funk Friday has quietly built a global following of fans and incredible musicians—one minute at a time. Created by St. Paul Peterson\, the series has become a space where world-class players connect\, collaborate\, and push the music forward. \nOn July 17\, that energy lands at the Dakota. Here\, experience an intimate\, one-night gathering of players with deep musical lineage and modern sensibility. Moreover\, St. Paul brings the spirit of Funk Friday off the screen and into the room. \nAdditionally\, the evening features an all-star collective of musicians with deep ties across iconic artists and eras. Thus\, these artists have worked with Earth\, Wind & Fire\, Daryl Hall\, Michael Jackson\, Prince\, Janet Jackson\, and Mint Condition. Also\, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis\, Fleetwood Mac\, Keith Urban\, and The New Power Generation. \nSpecial guests include legendary percussionist Lenny Castro (Toto\, Fleetwood Mac; collaborations with Adele\, Stevie Nicks\, and Eric Clapton. Additionally\, credits on iconic recordings including “Africa” and “Tears in Heaven”).  \nAdditional guests to be announced. \nThis performance is presented in support of Free Guitars 4 Kids\, helping provide instruments and access to music education for young musicians. \nRecommended for fans of Prince\, Morris Day & The Time\, and Eric Gales\, George Benson.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/st-paul-peterson-funk-friday-jul17-2026/
CATEGORIES:Funk,R&B
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SUMMARY:Blood\, Sweat & Tears
DESCRIPTION:“musical mixture of classical\, jazz\, and rock” – AllMusic\n  \nNo one can argue Blood\, Sweat & Tears invented a new style of music. BS&T is not the first band to ever use a horn section\, but they are the first to fuse it with rock\, jazz\, and some blues thrown in for good measure. \nThe first version of the band\, in the late sixties\, would practice in a loft in New York’s Greenwich Village. Crowds would gather on the street below and applaud between songs! Founding member and drummer Bobby Colomby knew they had hit on something special. Since then\, the band has never stopped touring for over fifty years. \nThe first Blood\, Sweat & Tears album\, Child is Father to the Man\, was released to little fanfare. After the band member changes (notably replacing the lead singer)\, the second album\, Blood Sweat & Tears\, was a success. It rose to the top of the charts for seven weeks and yielded three top 5 singles. The album received the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1970\, beating out the Beatles’ Abbey Road. That album went on to earn quadruple Platinum status\, with sales of well over 4 million units and induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In total\, the band has received ten Grammy nominations\, winning three.  \nBlood Sweat & Tears performed on Sunday\, August 17\, 1969\, at Woodstock\, the same day as Jimi Hendrix and other great bands. \nBlood Sweat & Tears has had many configurations over its fifty-plus years of touring but one thing for sure is that the music is timeless\, and fans are never disappointed. BS&T tours with the greatest musicians available\, stars in their own right (most coming off major tours with other artists).  \nTo this day Bobby Colomby still hand-picks the musicians for every tour. Colomby still uses the same theory: “Great Musicians Make Great Music”. \nRecommended for fans of Chicago\, Tower of Power\, Traffic and Steely Dan.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/blood-sweat-tears-jul18-2026/2026-07-18/1/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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SUMMARY:Blood\, Sweat & Tears
DESCRIPTION:“musical mixture of classical\, jazz\, and rock” – AllMusic\n  \nNo one can argue Blood\, Sweat & Tears invented a new style of music. BS&T is not the first band to ever use a horn section\, but they are the first to fuse it with rock\, jazz\, and some blues thrown in for good measure. \nThe first version of the band\, in the late sixties\, would practice in a loft in New York’s Greenwich Village. Crowds would gather on the street below and applaud between songs! Founding member and drummer Bobby Colomby knew they had hit on something special. Since then\, the band has never stopped touring for over fifty years. \nThe first Blood\, Sweat & Tears album\, Child is Father to the Man\, was released to little fanfare. After the band member changes (notably replacing the lead singer)\, the second album\, Blood Sweat & Tears\, was a success. It rose to the top of the charts for seven weeks and yielded three top 5 singles. The album received the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1970\, beating out the Beatles’ Abbey Road. That album went on to earn quadruple Platinum status\, with sales of well over 4 million units and induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In total\, the band has received ten Grammy nominations\, winning three.  \nBlood Sweat & Tears performed on Sunday\, August 17\, 1969\, at Woodstock\, the same day as Jimi Hendrix and other great bands. \nBlood Sweat & Tears has had many configurations over its fifty-plus years of touring but one thing for sure is that the music is timeless\, and fans are never disappointed. BS&T tours with the greatest musicians available\, stars in their own right (most coming off major tours with other artists).  \nTo this day Bobby Colomby still hand-picks the musicians for every tour. Colomby still uses the same theory: “Great Musicians Make Great Music”. \nRecommended for fans of Chicago\, Tower of Power\, Traffic and Steely Dan.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/blood-sweat-tears-jul18-2026/2026-07-18/2/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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SUMMARY:Blood\, Sweat & Tears
DESCRIPTION:“musical mixture of classical\, jazz\, and rock” – AllMusic\n  \nNo one can argue Blood\, Sweat & Tears invented a new style of music. BS&T is not the first band to ever use a horn section\, but they are the first to fuse it with rock\, jazz\, and some blues thrown in for good measure. \nThe first version of the band\, in the late sixties\, would practice in a loft in New York’s Greenwich Village. Crowds would gather on the street below and applaud between songs! Founding member and drummer Bobby Colomby knew they had hit on something special. Since then\, the band has never stopped touring for over fifty years. \nThe first Blood\, Sweat & Tears album\, Child is Father to the Man\, was released to little fanfare. After the band member changes (notably replacing the lead singer)\, the second album\, Blood Sweat & Tears\, was a success. It rose to the top of the charts for seven weeks and yielded three top 5 singles. The album received the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1970\, beating out the Beatles’ Abbey Road. That album went on to earn quadruple Platinum status\, with sales of well over 4 million units and induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In total\, the band has received ten Grammy nominations\, winning three.  \nBlood Sweat & Tears performed on Sunday\, August 17\, 1969\, at Woodstock\, the same day as Jimi Hendrix and other great bands. \nBlood Sweat & Tears has had many configurations over its fifty-plus years of touring but one thing for sure is that the music is timeless\, and fans are never disappointed. BS&T tours with the greatest musicians available\, stars in their own right (most coming off major tours with other artists).  \nTo this day Bobby Colomby still hand-picks the musicians for every tour. Colomby still uses the same theory: “Great Musicians Make Great Music”. \nRecommended for fans of Chicago\, Tower of Power\, Traffic and Steely Dan.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/blood-sweat-tears-jul19-2026/2026-07-19/1/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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SUMMARY:Blood\, Sweat & Tears
DESCRIPTION:“musical mixture of classical\, jazz\, and rock” – AllMusic\n  \nNo one can argue Blood\, Sweat & Tears invented a new style of music. BS&T is not the first band to ever use a horn section\, but they are the first to fuse it with rock\, jazz\, and some blues thrown in for good measure. \nThe first version of the band\, in the late sixties\, would practice in a loft in New York’s Greenwich Village. Crowds would gather on the street below and applaud between songs! Founding member and drummer Bobby Colomby knew they had hit on something special. Since then\, the band has never stopped touring for over fifty years. \nThe first Blood\, Sweat & Tears album\, Child is Father to the Man\, was released to little fanfare. After the band member changes (notably replacing the lead singer)\, the second album\, Blood Sweat & Tears\, was a success. It rose to the top of the charts for seven weeks and yielded three top 5 singles. The album received the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1970\, beating out the Beatles’ Abbey Road. That album went on to earn quadruple Platinum status\, with sales of well over 4 million units and induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In total\, the band has received ten Grammy nominations\, winning three.  \nBlood Sweat & Tears performed on Sunday\, August 17\, 1969\, at Woodstock\, the same day as Jimi Hendrix and other great bands. \nBlood Sweat & Tears has had many configurations over its fifty-plus years of touring but one thing for sure is that the music is timeless\, and fans are never disappointed. BS&T tours with the greatest musicians available\, stars in their own right (most coming off major tours with other artists).  \nTo this day Bobby Colomby still hand-picks the musicians for every tour. Colomby still uses the same theory: “Great Musicians Make Great Music”. \nRecommended for fans of Chicago\, Tower of Power\, Traffic and Steely Dan.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/blood-sweat-tears-jul19-2026/2026-07-19/2/
CATEGORIES:Rock
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T210000
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SUMMARY:Liv Warfield: Honey & Whiskey
DESCRIPTION:“A jaw-dropper. Warfield sounds totally in command.” – NPR\n  \nStep into a night of raw soul\, electric blues\, and unapologetic rock ‘n’ roll! Here\, Liv Warfield brings Honey & Whiskey to the stage. It’s a powerful tribute to two of music’s most iconic and emotionally fearless voices: Etta James and Janis Joplin. \nThis show is not an imitation… it’s a full-bodied reinterpretation. With grit and vulnerability. Liv channels the spirit of these legendary women while making every note her own. From deep\, heart-wrenching ballads to explosive\, high-octane anthems\, Honey & Whiskey lives in the space where pain meets power and soul meets fire. \nBacked by an all-star band:\nBrandon Commodore\, drums\nBobby G\, guitar\nTommy Barbarella\, keys \nTogether\, they create a sound that is timeless\, bold\, and deeply felt! Moreover\, they honor the legacy while pushing it forward. \nExpect an unforgettable night of classic soul\, blues\, and rock ‘n’ roll…stripped down\, lit up\, and delivered in truth. \nRecommended for fans of Prince\, Etta James\, Janis Joplin and Tina Turner.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/liv-warfield-honey-whiskey-jul21-2026/
CATEGORIES:Blues,R&B,Soul
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SUMMARY:Keiko Matsui
DESCRIPTION:“A musician of depth\, range\, grace and talent.” – All About Jazz\n  \nAcclaimed pianist\, composer and humanitarian Keiko Matsui’s transcendent and haunting melodies have long sought to build bridges. Her sonic cultural exchange has reached the hearts and minds of fans throughout the world. Also\, it has fostered collaborations with icons like Miles Davis\, Stevie Wonder\, Hugh Masekela and Bob James. \n“I have this dream where we can each cherish our own happiness and learn to accept and care for one another.” This declaration is a tall order but if anyone can pull it off\, Matsui can. There is a reason why the stunning\, soft-spoken\, and petite powerhouse with such a commanding presence at the piano has amassed a devout following through the years. “When I tour around the world and witness how my music cuts through our differences and connects everyone\, it makes me feel euphoric!” exclaims Keiko. Furthermore\, she has lent her voice to raise awareness for causes like The Daniel Pearl and Susan G. Komen Foundations. \nKeiko harnesses this joy on her thirtieth recording\, 2023’s Euphoria. Keiko is joined by her touring band\, bassist Rico Belled\, guitarist JP Mourao and drummer Jimmy Branly. Then\, she credits them for making the rigors of touring bearable. However\, Euphoria promises to be a watershed moment for Keiko. Here\, she has poured her heart and soul into this project and the result is an utterly inspiring\, epic statement. Keiko declares\, “At the core of this album are beauty\, strength\, energy\, love\, and hope. These are all the things in life that we need to move forward on a new path. This music is dedicated to a new era.” \nRecommended for fans of David Sanborn\, Oleta Adams\, Brian Culbertson and Bob James. \n📸: Raj Naik
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/keiko-matsui-jul26-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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