Dakota

Mac McAnally
2026-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
“a true storyteller” – Americana Highways

Record setting ten-time Country Music Association Musician of the Year, Mac McAnally is a Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee. Additionally, he is in the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame and Alabama Music Hall of Fame. The renowned songwriter, singer, and instrumentalist has written dozens of hit records for other artists, several of which peaked at Number One. He has written hits for Alabama, Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, and Sawyer Brown, and has studio credits that include albums by Toby Keith, Linda Ronstadt, George Strait and Dolly Parton among many others.
McAnally notes that he typically sees three kinds of people at his shows. Those who have followed his career since his 1977 debut album. Those who recognize him as the guitarist in Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band. And those who remember his notable credits in country music. The latter category is particularly impressive, with songs cut by Alabama (“Old Flame”), Kenny Chesney (“Back Where I Come From”), Sawyer Brown (“All These Years”), Shenandoah (“Two Dozen Roses”) and many others.
McAnally became a journeyman storyteller and musician. Also, he was an occasional, then full-time Coral Reefer, and duet partner on Nanci Griffith’s seminal “Gulf Coast Highway.” He can talk about recording the Preservation Hall Jazz Band in New Orleans and Jimmy Buffett’s vocals in Key West. Then, he marvels about Kenny Chesney driving to Canada and back to see a girl listening to Mac’s Simple Life the entire way. He talks about, “ridiculous things. I’ve gotten to open shows for Willie Nelson, play with Ray Charles and talk music with Sir Paul McCartney. I don’t mean to name drop, but I love all those people and their music.”
Recommended for fans of Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, Alabama and Dolly Parton.

Talib Kweli
2026-09-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-19 21:30 - 23:30
“the vanguard for deep-thinking conscious rap” – Pitchfork

Talib 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.
“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.”
After 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.
Kweli 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.
Recommended for fans of De La Soul, The Roots, Yasiin Bey and Fugees.

Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights at Orchestra Hall
2026-09-20 19:00 - 21:00
“He’s the only individual artist to top the Hot 100 with both a vocal hit and an instrumental hit.” – Billboard

Get ready for a very special evening with Herb Alpert and his brand-new Tijuana Brass. Herb along with his six great musicians will be playing all your favorite TJB hit songs just as you remember. The band includes Bill Cantos (piano & marimba), Kerry Marx (guitar), Ryan Dragon (trombone), Kris Bergh (trumpet), Ray Brinker (drums) and Hussain Jiffry (bass).
2025 marked the sixtieth anniversary of the iconic album Whipped Cream & Other Delights. Herb and the band will be performing many of those great songs in addition to many other hit songs. “The Lonely Bull”, “Spanish Flea”, “Taste of Honey”, “Mexican Shuffle”, “Tijuana Taxi”, “This Guy’s In Love With You”, “What Now My Love”, “Zorba the Greek”, “Ladyfingers”, “Rise” and many other delights. Further, the show features a giant video screen. There, hundreds of classic photos, videos, art and various memorabilia from Herb’s music career will be displayed.
A legendary trumpet player, Herb Alpert’s extraordinary musicianship has earned him five Number One hits. Additionally, he has nine Grammy Awards, fifteen Gold albums, fourteen Platinum albums and has sold over 72 million records worldwide. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass propelled his sound into the limelight, at one point outselling The Beatles two to one. In 1966, they achieved the remarkable feat of simultaneously having four albums in the Billboard Top Ten. Furthermore, they had five in the Top Twenty. Alpert is also the only artist who has had a Number One instrumental (“Rise”) and a Number One vocal record (“This Guy’s In Love With You”).
Recommended for fans of Chris Botti, Andy Williams, Sergio Mendez & Brasil ’66 and Chuck Mangione.
📸: Dewey Nicks

This performance excludes A-Train membership benefits, except for early access.

Shoshana Bean
2026-09-21 19:00 - 21:00
“a vocalist who could set a stage on fire with a single note.” – Broadway World

Shoshana Bean is a Grammy Award winner and three-time Tony Award nominee. She can currently be seen starring in The Lost Boys musical on Broadway. Prior to that she starred in Alicia Keys’ hit Broadway musical, Hell’s Kitchen. There, her portrayal of ‘Jersey’ earned her a Grammy Award, her second Tony Award nomination, a Drama League Award nomination, and a Drama Desk nomination. Furthermore, her performance in the Public Theater’s Hell’s Kitchen Off-Broadway production earned her a Lucille Lortel Award nomination.
In 2022, she received Tony and Grammy nominations as well as an Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination. Also, a Drama League Award Nomination for her role as Susan Young opposite Billy Crystal in Broadway’s Mr. Saturday Night. Additionally, she previously starred on Broadway as the first replacement for Elphaba in Wicked and as Jenna in Waitress.
Her six independent studio albums and EP’s have landed her on top of the iTunes and Billboard charts. Additionally, she haslent her voice to countless films and television shows. There, these include The Boys, Sing, Sing 2, Enchanted, Jersey Boys, Glee, and Galavant. Shoshana made her Broadway debut in the original cast of Hairspray, and appeared Off-Broadway in the 2000 revival of Godspell. Also, she performed in Songs for a New World at City Center Encores.
Regionally, she appeared in Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter, and won an IRNE Award for her performance in Funny Girl. Additionally, she earned a Jeff Award nomination for her portrayal of CeeCee Bloom in the pre-Broadway musical production of Beaches. She has appeared in Bloodline, Bill and Ted Face The Music, and Great Performances: 50 Years of Broadway’s Best. Recently, she filmed a solo concert special for PBS.
Recommended for fans of Toby Gad, Lawrence, Joy Woods and Andra Day.

Quinn Sullivan
2026-09-22 19:00 - 21:00
“a cosmic whirlwind of guitar-driven songs” – Glide

Quinn Sullivan is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He rose to prominence in the early 2000’s and continues to amaze audiences worldwide. Born and raised in New Bedford Massachusetts, Quinn grew up in a musical household listening to classic rock, jazz and blues. There, Quinn credits his early obsession with The Beatles as the impetus for him to pursue music as a career.
He received his first guitar at the tender age of three and quickly demonstrated exceptional talent. He gained national attention with appearances on afternoon and late-night television shows (Tonight Show, Ellen, Jimmy Kimmell, and Conan O’Brien). Then, in 2007, Quinn met music legend Buddy Guy, who invited him onstage. Additionally, Guy would later invite him to tour and record with him throughout the next decade.
Over the years, Quinn has evolved from a remarkable young talent into a mature, emotive artist. Here, he is known for blending blues, rock, and classic influences. His discography includes multiple albums, with his fifth release, 2024’s Salvation, recognized as his most personal work. There, he explores themes of loss, love, and resilience. He has been praised not only for his exceptional guitar skills but also for his songwriting. Further, he draws inspiration from both his musical roots and his own life experiences.
Quinn’s personal journey profoundly influences his music and stage performance. His music reflects years of growth, resilience, and emotional depth shaped by life experiences including personal loss and soulful introspection. Moreover, his recent albums explore themes of love, hardship, and redemption. Thus, they translate into performances full of honest emotion and at the same time full of raw energy and enthusiasm, Here, Sullivan makes every concert not just a show but a personal and transformative experience.
Recommended for fans of Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Joe Bonamassa.
📸: Chris Gamber

Pure Prairie League
2026-09-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-23 21:00 - 23:00
“soaring harmonies, lilting love songs, and rollicking Southern rockers” – No Depression

Pure Prairie League continues to embellish its rich fifty-plus year history of one of country-rock’s pioneering forces. There, they began in mid-Sixties Ohio as a group of friends playing cover tunes. Now, the present-day unit features the propulsive team of drummer Scott Thompson and bassist Jared Camic. Additionally, keyboard master Randy Harper, guitar ace/vocalist Jeff Zona and pedal steel/saxophonist John Heinrich. Here, as one reviewer recently wrote: “PPL’s sound combines sweet memories with edgy, contemporary muscle. Their vocals are as strong as Kentucky moonshine and the musicianship and performance skills are as sharp as a straight razor”.
PPL’s eponymous first album has been hailed as a major early influence in the emerging popularity of country-rock music. Then, their second effort, the multi-platinum Bustin’ Out featured the Craig Fuller-penned classic “Amie”, along with other gems of the genre. Also, over several albums and countless shows, a legacy has been forged and enriched. The band has enjoyed contributions from several noteworthy members, including original co-founder George Ed Powell, and Cincinnati’s legendary Goshorn Brothers. Also, Country Hall of Famers Gary Burr and Vince Gill, award-winning writer Jeff Wilson (three Top twenty singles), top Nashville session vocalist Curtis Wright and others. Furthermore, they have featured guest appearances from Chet Atkins, Johnny Gimble, Emmylou Harris, David Sanborn, Don Felder (Eagles), and more.
Moreover, the new generation: Keith Urban, Nickel Creek, Wilco, Counting Crows and more cite PPL as a major influence.
Now, with the release of 2024’s Back On Track, PPL brings it all back home with a dozen new songs. Here, they complete the circle begun in 1970 and continues to this day.
Recommended for fans of Poco, The Doobie Brothers, The Eagles and The Flying Burrito Brothers.

Jon B
2026-09-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-24 21:30 - 23:30
“fusion of seductive hip-hop soul and gushy R&B” – NME

Jon B is a consummate artist. He is an accomplished musician and noted songwriter and producer with several gold and platinum records under his belt. His is a richly textured body of music, a testament to one man’s love for all things soul. His beginning was seasoned by early influences including Duran Duran, Inxs, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Babyface, Prince and Sade. Then, he spent the summer after high school writing, producing and recording forty incredible songs. There, he began making his rounds to all major record labels.
Within a few months, he’d met Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and his wife, Tracy Edmonds. Soon, they signed Jon to their label, Edmonds Record Group. Then, the relationship between Jon and Edmonds immediately bore fruit. His debut album Bonafide went platinum and the single “Someone to Love” received a Grammy nomination. His sophomore effort, Cool Relax, also went platinum and earned him multiple Billboard Music Award nominations. Additionally, he received a Soul Train Music Award nomination for Best Male Single for “Are U Still Down”. This featured the legendary Tupac Shakur collaborating with Jon in the studio.
Jon became an in-demand producer, working with Nas, Faith Evans, and many more. His appreciation for music and modern culture saw him break free of the strictures of R&B. Also, he incorporated hip-hop, rock, reggae and jazz into his versatile sound.
Jon went on to write and produce records for Luther Vandross and Toni Braxton. Also, he worked with Gina Thompson, Color Me Badd, Az Yet, as well as remixing Michael Jackson’s “You Are Not Alone”.
Recommended for fans of Boyz II Men, Babyface, Mint Condition and New Edition.

Dakota Block Party 2026
2026-09-26 14:00 - 22:00
The Dakota Block Party Returns in 2026!

Mark your calendars for a free, all-ages celebration filled with live music, community, and summer fun.
Event Details
What: Dakota Block Party 2026
When: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 | 2–10 p.m.
Where: Nicollet Mall
Cost: Free and open to the public
MINNEAPOLIS — May 27, 2026 — Dakota will once again host a free block party in downtown Minneapolis on Sat., Sept. 26, 2026, from 2 to 10 p.m. on Nicollet Mall.
Following a highly successful 40th anniversary event in 2025 that drew more than 10,000 attendees, the Dakota Block Party returns for 2026 with an expanded format. The 2026 event will include an outdoor stage on Nicollett Mall, Dakota’s indoor stage and the club’s new event space, The Quinlan Room by Dakota, just one block from Dakota inside the historic Young Quinlan Building.
“The response last year was incredible,” said Lowell Pickett, Dakota founder and partner. “So many people – fans, musicians and community leaders alike – asked us to do it again. The energy, the excitement and the sense of community were all fantastic, and we’re excited to bring all that back this year and in an even bigger way.”
The 2026 Dakota Block Party will feature a lineup of more than a dozen musical acts throughout the afternoon and evening, along with food and beverage offerings from Dakota and local partners. Plus, there will once again be a local Makers’ Market, and kids “Treble Makers” play area with family-friendly activities.
Musical line up to be announced.
Sponsorship opportunities are now available. For more information on becoming a sponsor, please contact Joe Doermann at joe@dakotacooks.com.
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VIP Event: Alicia Witt: Album Release
2026-09-27 16:30 - 17:30
Click the link below for show tickets!
Alicia Witt: Album Release – SEP 27 • 7:00pm performance

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Pre-show Meet & Greet with Alicia Witt
Photo Opportunity
Autographs (Bring up to 5 items from home or purchase merchandise at the merch table)

Check-in Time: Please arrive at the venue by 4:30 PM.
After check-in, you’ll be escorted to the VIP area for the meet & greet, which takes place before doors open at 5:30 PM.
*Availability for this event is limited to ensure proper time to spend with everyone.

“gorgeously sung… If this is what ‘directing from beyond’ sounds like, it’s rather beautiful.” – Times UK, 7/2026

Alicia Witt releases Between Heaven and Earth, the haunting and deeply personal new album, August 28 via Thirty Tigers. Witt recorded the album live in New York City with producer Joe Henry and a band she assembled specifically for the project. Now, the album occupies a space suspended between transcendence and intimacy. On it, Witt channels “eternal unconditional love” and “the place suspended between heaven and earth.”
David Lynch’s influence and memory profoundly shaped the album. There, his impact on Witt stretches back to her first film role as Alia in Dune at age seven. “I can’t imagine who I would be without David Lynch,” Witt reflects. “He is weaved throughout the fabric of my life.” Throughout Between Heaven and Earth, Witt explores what she learned from Lynch “regarding love. The eternal nature of it, the idea that only love is real.” Moreover, she describes his presence as palpable during the record’s creation. “David was with us every day in the studio. All six of us in the band felt his presence.”
Witt is widely recognized for her acclaimed acting career spanning film, television, and stage. However, music remains a constant throughline in her life. She is a classically trained pianist who supported herself as a musician when she first moved to Los Angeles. Also, Witt integrates music into her creative identity, through her own songwriting and in many of her onscreen roles. She’s released multiple full-length albums, including Revisionary History (2015), The Conduit (2021), and I Think I’m Spending Christmas With You (2024). Here, Between Heaven and Earth represents the latest chapter in that ongoing musical journey.
Witt tracked the album live over four days, recording vocals and instrumentation simultaneously. There, she embraced what she calls a “visceral and eternal” energy, one that “could never be replicated.” Guided by Henry’s vision and the chemistry of the musicians in the room, the band created the songs instinctively and in-the-moment. Consequently, the album features minimal overdubs and an openness to what Witt repeatedly refers to as “that place”. Thus, the transcendent emotional state she connects to through Transcendental Meditation, prayer, creativity, and Lynch’s work itself.
The songs on Between Heaven and Earth explore themes of longing, fate, healing, surrender, nostalgia, gratitude, and connection through what Witt describes as a lens of “insistent optimism.” The title track embraces “a mystical connection with a brand-new person.” Also, they root themselves in “childlike faith in the possibility” and the belief that “it does no harm to dream.” On “Artifacts,” Witt examines “releasing ancient lessons that no longer serve,” gently excavating old wounds and learning “how to love.” Also, “Kindred” channels the feeling of “walls crumbling” and “barriers evaporating in a fabric made of light and destiny.” Then, “Build Me A Dream” reflects on “constructing the reality we wish to exist in” and recognizing “an eternal soul connection.”
Elsewhere, songs like “Freeze Frame,” “Test Drive,” and “Blue Moon” meditate on alternate timelines and nostalgia. Also, the peaceful acceptance of connections that were not meant to remain. On “Thank You,” featuring John Paul White, Witt transforms heartbreak into gratitude. Here, Witt reflects on relationships that “cleared the way for new relationships and opportunities to come in.” On “Love Anyway,” Witt sings about unconditional love that remains even when unreturned: “The love is what’s important. You love and give love without condition or expectation.”
Witt closes the album with “The Director,” a bonus track she describes as “communication with David” and “a collection of his words to me since he passed away.” She completed the song spontaneously during the album’s final day in the studio. There, she recorded a single uninterrupted performance while the microphones continued running during lunch break. “I just knew when I played this one that it had arrived and was complete at last,” she recalls.
For Witt, Between Heaven and Earth ultimately explores connection — to spirit, to memory, to other people, and to something larger than ourselves. “Too often, it seems to me, people imagine love in a vacuum,” she explains. “I know love to be eternal and unconditional.” Thus, the result is an album rooted not in bitterness or regret. Here, it’s rooted in surrender, gratitude, wonder, and the belief that “only love can change minds and hearts.”
“What all these songs have in common is that there is no bitterness. No angst, no revenge, nothing resembling hatred or regret,” Witt says. “This is my offering. May it bring you exactly where you need it to bring you.”
Presave the album here
Recommended for fans of Patty Griffin, Over the Rhine, Shawn Colvin and Natalie Merchant.

Alicia Witt: Album Release
2026-09-27 19:00 - 21:00
VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the links below for tickets!
Alicia Witt: Album Release – SEP 27 • 4:30pm VIP Meet & Greet

“gorgeously sung… If this is what ‘directing from beyond’ sounds like, it’s rather beautiful.” – Times UK, 7/2026

Alicia Witt releases Between Heaven and Earth, the haunting and deeply personal new album, August 28 via Thirty Tigers. Witt recorded the album live in New York City with producer Joe Henry and a band she assembled specifically for the project. Now, the album occupies a space suspended between transcendence and intimacy. On it, Witt channels “eternal unconditional love” and “the place suspended between heaven and earth.”
David Lynch’s influence and memory profoundly shaped the album. There, his impact on Witt stretches back to her first film role as Alia in Dune at age seven. “I can’t imagine who I would be without David Lynch,” Witt reflects. “He is weaved throughout the fabric of my life.” Throughout Between Heaven and Earth, Witt explores what she learned from Lynch “regarding love. The eternal nature of it, the idea that only love is real.” Moreover, she describes his presence as palpable during the record’s creation. “David was with us every day in the studio. All six of us in the band felt his presence.”
Witt is widely recognized for her acclaimed acting career spanning film, television, and stage. However, music remains a constant throughline in her life. She is a classically trained pianist who supported herself as a musician when she first moved to Los Angeles. Also, Witt integrates music into her creative identity, through her own songwriting and in many of her onscreen roles. She’s released multiple full-length albums, including Revisionary History (2015), The Conduit (2021), and I Think I’m Spending Christmas With You (2024). Here, Between Heaven and Earth represents the latest chapter in that ongoing musical journey.
Witt tracked the album live over four days, recording vocals and instrumentation simultaneously. There, she embraced what she calls a “visceral and eternal” energy, one that “could never be replicated.” Guided by Henry’s vision and the chemistry of the musicians in the room, the band created the songs instinctively and in-the-moment. Consequently, the album features minimal overdubs and an openness to what Witt repeatedly refers to as “that place”. Thus, the transcendent emotional state she connects to through Transcendental Meditation, prayer, creativity, and Lynch’s work itself.
The songs on Between Heaven and Earth explore themes of longing, fate, healing, surrender, nostalgia, gratitude, and connection through what Witt describes as a lens of “insistent optimism.” The title track embraces “a mystical connection with a brand-new person.” Also, they root themselves in “childlike faith in the possibility” and the belief that “it does no harm to dream.” On “Artifacts,” Witt examines “releasing ancient lessons that no longer serve,” gently excavating old wounds and learning “how to love.” Also, “Kindred” channels the feeling of “walls crumbling” and “barriers evaporating in a fabric made of light and destiny.” Then, “Build Me A Dream” reflects on “constructing the reality we wish to exist in” and recognizing “an eternal soul connection.”
Elsewhere, songs like “Freeze Frame,” “Test Drive,” and “Blue Moon” meditate on alternate timelines and nostalgia. Also, the peaceful acceptance of connections that were not meant to remain. On “Thank You,” featuring John Paul White, Witt transforms heartbreak into gratitude. Here, Witt reflects on relationships that “cleared the way for new relationships and opportunities to come in.” On “Love Anyway,” Witt sings about unconditional love that remains even when unreturned: “The love is what’s important. You love and give love without condition or expectation.”
Witt closes the album with “The Director,” a bonus track she describes as “communication with David” and “a collection of his words to me since he passed away.” She completed the song spontaneously during the album’s final day in the studio. There, she recorded a single uninterrupted performance while the microphones continued running during lunch break. “I just knew when I played this one that it had arrived and was complete at last,” she recalls.
For Witt, Between Heaven and Earth ultimately explores connection — to spirit, to memory, to other people, and to something larger than ourselves. “Too often, it seems to me, people imagine love in a vacuum,” she explains. “I know love to be eternal and unconditional.” Thus, the result is an album rooted not in bitterness or regret. Here, it’s rooted in surrender, gratitude, wonder, and the belief that “only love can change minds and hearts.”
“What all these songs have in common is that there is no bitterness. No angst, no revenge, nothing resembling hatred or regret,” Witt says. “This is my offering. May it bring you exactly where you need it to bring you.”
Presave the album here
Recommended for fans of Patty Griffin, Over the Rhine, Shawn Colvin and Natalie Merchant.

Kavyesh Kaviraj: Sanctuary
2026-09-28 19:00 - 21:00
“he’s a natural musical storyteller with a great future” – Jazzwise

Kavyesh Kaviraj, piano
Graydon Peterson, bass
Miguel Hurtado, drums
Alan Snow, 1st violin
Sarah Grimes, 2nd violin
Lydia Grimes, viola
Sonia Mantell, cello
Kavyesh Kaviraj imbues his life and stories into his music. Here, he carefully weaves all his influences into a boundary-breaking modern jazz outfit. He is known as a pianist, composer and arranger, collaborating frequently with the finest Twin Cities artists and beyond.
Kavyesh has garnered acclaim in many musical climates, but calls St. Paul, MN home. Furthermore, he is a sought-after musician in many genres but is primarily a jazz pianist. He has performed with several internationally renowned artists. For example, Wynton Marsalis, David Sanchez, Justin Robinson, Roosevelt Collier, Steve Cole, and others. Additionally, he has been an important member of the local music circuit. Here he collaborates with local jazz legends like Debbie Duncan, Bruce Henry, Babatunde Lea, Kevin Washington, and L.A. Buckner. Also, he is active in hip-hop, gospel, R&B, funk scenes and many crossover acts.
Kavyesh’s debut album, 2024’s Fables, describes his long journey of honing his craft in Oman, India and the Twin Cities. Accompanied by the Twin Cities’ finest musicians, Fables is a vivid journey through this young composer’s lens.
Kavyesh was born into music. Born to Indian parents in Oman, he began his fledgling musical career in the small town of Sohar. There, his family, steeped in rich musical ancestry, encouraged him to begin his journey at the piano at age two. Thus, he attributes his span of musical curiosity and experience to his upbringing. Moreover, he is educated in both South Indian Carnatic music and North Indian Hindustani music.
Recommended for fans of Ahmad Jamal, Kenny Barron, Wynton Marsalis and Joey Alexander.

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2026-09-29 00:00 - 23:59
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Vieux Farka Touré
2026-09-30 19:00 - 21:00
“Notes fall from his fingers like rain on to water… kaleidoscopic” – Guardian

Vieux Farka Touré, often called “The Hendrix of the Sahara”, hails from Niafunké, Mali. He is the son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Touré, who died in 2006. Ali came from a historical tribe of soldiers and defied his parents by becoming a musician. Thus, when Vieux reached his teens, he declared that he also wanted to be a musician. However, his father disapproved because of the pressures he had experienced as a musician. Rather, he wanted Vieux to become a soldier. Vieux eventually convinced his father to give him his blessing to pursue music shortly before Ali passed.
Initially, Vieux played drums and calabash at Mali’s Institut National des Arts, but he secretly began playing guitar in 2001. When Vieux announced plans to record an album, cancer had already weakened Ali Farka Touré. Ali recorded a couple of tracks with him. There, those recordings, which appear on Vieux’s debut CD, rank among Ali’s final ones.
When the COVID pandemic hit in 2020 and all touring ground to a halt, Vieux stayed focused on his craft at home. He worked tirelessly in the studio he built at his family’s compound. The resulting album, 2022’s Les Racines, finds Vieux returning to his deep roots. Here, he explores the desert blues music that he spent most of his career experimenting with and expanding. In 2022 Vieux and Houston-based psych-rock superstars Khruangbin released a long-awaited collaborative album. Sir Elton John called it “one of the albums of the year – absolutely wonderful music.”
With each new project Vieux broadens his horizons, embraces new challenges and further entrenches his reputation as one of the world’s most talented and innovative musicians.
Recommended for fans of Ali Farka Touré, Tinariwen, Cheikh Lô and Khruangbin.

Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez
2026-10-01 19:00 - 21:00
“Alfredo, one of the greatest piano players of all time!” – Quincy Jones

“[Martinez is] an incomparable performer… a traditional Afro-Cuban music superstar” – New York Times

Painted in the broadest of strokes, the stories of Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez may seem similar. Both started life in Havana, discovered their gifts and passions for music and headed to the United States. There, they melded the music of their homeland with a wide variety of influences, each in their own deeply personal way.
Rodriguez was born into a musical family, his father a popular singer and TV host. Martinez, on the other hand, honed his craft on the streets of Havana, learning the deeply rooted percussion and vocal style of Afro-Cuban folkloric and religious music.
“What makes this duo completely different is that I came from the folkloric side and Alfredo came from the classical side. You put those things together and you come out with an extraordinary and different sound.” – Pedrito Martinez
Pianist Alfredo Rodriguez’s sound embodies the collective sound of Miami, blending Latin pop, timba, salsa, bachata, tango, reggaeton, and bolero. It’s a musical fusion that encompasses the diverse Latin community while celebrating individuality and fostering unity. It calls upon Rodriguez’s roots just as much as his newly learned experiences, representing a new phase of life.
Pedrito Martinez is a consummate master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the batá drum. Since settling in New York in 1998, Pedrito has recorded or performed with Paul Simon, Wynton Marsalis, and Paquito D’Rivera. He has also worked with Bruce Springsteen, Ruben Blades, Eddie Palmieri, Dave Matthews, and Sting. Moreover, he has contributed to over seventy-five albums.
Furthermore, he is also the world’s first-call rumbero—playing, singing, and dancing with dozens of Cuban rumba groups. Pedrito was a founding member of the highly successful Afro-Cuban/Afro-Beat band Yerba Buena.
Recommended for fans of Poncho Sanchez, Chucho Valdés, Afro-Cuban All Stars and Eddie Palmieri.
📸: Anna Webber

Tab Benoit: Soul of the Swamp Tour at Pantages Theatre
2026-10-01 19:30 - 21:30
“Benoit is a muscular player, one heck of a string bender with aggressive vibrato.” – Rock & Blues Muse

Join us for an exhilarating evening with legendary multi-Grammy nominee and wetlands activist Tab Benoit. Here, he brings his high-energy Soul of the Swamp Tour to stages across America. Known for his passionate performances and deep-rooted connection to the swamp, Tab Benoit is a true master of his craft. Moreover, he boasts over twenty releases that showcase his unique artistry.
He’s scored iconic radio hits like “Nice and Warm” and “Cross the Line” from his 1990s recordings. Also, critics describe Benoit’s voice as “Otis Redding-ish,” and celebrate his guitar playing for its originality and distinctive style. Additionally in 2024, he triumphantly returned with his first recording in thirteen years, I Hear Thunder. There, he signaled that his best work is yet to come.
On the Soul of the Swamp Tour, Tab takes you on a musical journey. Here, he performs songs from his vast catalog and digs deep into the rich tones and storytelling lyrics that have made him an admired figure in the music world. Additionally, true to his authentic style, Tab performs without effects—just a guitar, a cord, and an amp. Thus, this allows the magic of his music to shine through his hands, fingers, and his band.

A powerhouse performer with grit, soul, and serious chops, Ghalia Volt brings a magnetic, high-voltage presence to the stage. Here, she is armed with just a guitar, foot-drums, and raw talent. She’s turned heads at U.S. festivals. Further, she shares bills with the likes of Tab Benoit, Devon Allman and Buddy Guy. Thus, Ghalia’s One-Woman Band delivers pure, unfiltered blues energy. No band. No pretense. Just one woman channeling the ghosts of the Delta with a global fire all her own.
Recommended for fans of Tedeschi Trucks Band, Keb’ Mo’, JJ Grey & Mofro and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
📸: Jean Frank

Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble
2026-10-04 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-04 20:00 - 22:00
“One of America’s most prolific and successful pop and rock producers” – All Music

The timeless classic, Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah was released fifty years ago. Don Was and The Pan-Detroit Ensemble will be hitting the road in 2026. There, they will play the album in its entirety to celebrate its profound influence.
You could fill both a record store and a hat store with the albums Don Was has touched and the lids he’s donned. On the way, he’s earned six Grammys, an Emmy, a BAFTA, and the respect of musicians and fans worldwide. In nearly fifty years in the music business, Was has collaborated with an astonishing list of top-flight artists. Further, he works in pursuit of making a truthful, transcendent, healing and joyful noise. Here, he is producer, songwriter, recording artist, music supervisor, documentarian, musical director, radio host, multi-instrumentalist, and Blue Note Records President. Moreover, Was is enthusiastically and fearlessly genre fluid, moving freely across rock, pop, jazz, country, reggae, R&B, and world music.
Those sessions and shows have taken him all over the globe. There, he works with everyone from Gregg Allman to John Mayer to Zucchero and every letter in between. Furthermore, he brings out the best in Hall of Fame names like the Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, and scores more.
The Pan-Detroit Ensemble includes long-time collaborators Dave McMurray on sax and Eminem’s Oscar-winning collaborator, keyboardist Luis Resto. Additionally, musicians include trombonist Vincent Chandler, trumpeter John Douglas, drummer Jeff Canaday, and percussionist Mahindi Masai. Also, guitarist Wayne Gerard, and powerhouse vocalist Steffanie Christi’an.
Recommended for fans of Grateful Dead, Was (Not Was), The Rolling Stones and Willie Nelson.

Rufus Wainwright w/ special guest Teddy Thompson
2026-10-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-07 19:00 - 22:00
“a bounteous feast… he’s never sung better” – Pitchfork

Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists, songwriters, and composers of his generation. In a career peppered with critical acclaim, he has been praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality”. The New York-born, Montreal-raised singer-songwriter has released ten studio albums to date, three DVDs, and three live albums. Also, this includes the Grammy-nominated Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall.
He has collaborated with artists such as Elton John, Burt Bacharach, Miley Cyrus, David Byrne, Boy George, and Joni Mitchell. Also, Pet Shop Boys, Heart, Carly Rae Jepsen, Robbie Williams, Jessye Norman, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Sting, Mark Ronson, and others. Further, he has written two operas and numerous songs for movies and TV.
His 2020 Grammy-nominated studio album of original songs, Unfollow the Rules, finds Wainwright at the peak of his powers. Here, he enters artistic maturity with passion, honesty, and a new-found fearlessness. In 2023, he embarked on a journey to his family folk roots with his Grammy-nominated album Folkocracy. This album features reinvented folk duets with Chaka Khan, Brandi Carlile, John Legend, Anohni and many more.
His first musical of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night for the West End with Ivo van Hove premiered at the Gielgud Theater in March 2024. During this time he also completed a Requiem, which premiered with the Orchestre Philharmonique de la Radio France in June of 2024. Co-commissioners for the Requiem are the Master Chorale in Los Angeles and the Palau de la Musica in Barcelona. Also, Helsinki Symphony Orchestra, the RTE Orchestra in Ireland, and the Royal Ballet London.

Beloved London-born, Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Teddy Thompson has returned with the exquisitely crafted Never Be The Same, his first collection of original material since 2020. Across ten tracks, Thompson refines his craft via an exploration of music’s enduring preoccupations — love, longing, and the uneasy passage of time.
This album wasn’t built upon a grand narrative. There was no self-imposed exile, no forced reinvention. Instead, it is centered around an exhortation that is threaded through the songs like a refrain: “Never Be The Same,” its title only revealing itself to Thompson after he’d completed the recording.
Recommended for fans of Regina Spektor, Ben Folds, Ingrid Michaelson and Harry Nilsson.

VIP Event: Mike Dawes
2026-10-11 16:30 - 17:30
Click the links below for show tickets!
Mike Dawes: OCT 11 • 7:00pm performance

Upgrade your evening with an exclusive VIP Meet & Greet experience with Mike Dawes. This limited opportunity offers fans an intimate behind-the-scenes look before the show begins.
Invitation to pre-show experience with Mike Dawes, including:

Meet & greet and photo opportunity
Intimate guitar workshop
Performance of an exclusive song not in the setlist
Early entry into the venue
Early merch shopping before doors open to the public
VIP Exclusive pack of Mike Dawes’ personal D’addario XS DADGAD strings
Commemorative VIP laminate

IMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show.

“technical virtuosity and passion… compelling” – Acoustic Guitar

Mike Dawes is an English guitarist known for composing, arranging, and performing multiple parts simultaneously on a single guitar. He is regarded as one of the world’s most creative modern fingerstyle guitarists. Also, his repertoire includes original viral videos and popular arrangements alongside mainstream chart success performing with Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues.
Dawes was named Best Acoustic Guitarist in the World two years in a row (2017 & 2018) by Total Guitar Magazine & Music Radar reader polls, with numerous second place rankings in the proceeding years. YouTube personality Rick Beato named Mike “one of the finest acoustic guitar players in the world.”
His debut release, a solo guitar arrangement of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know,” quickly became a viral hit. Moreover, it received tens of millions of views on YouTube. This success has been duplicated and expanded upon numerous times. He’s scored hits with songs like “One,” “The Impossible,” and “Jump” across multiple video platforms.
His reputation has invited him opportunities to collaborate with Grammy Award-winning artists such as Tommy Emmanuel. Together, they recorded the duet record Accomplice Vol.3. Dawes also worked with the Grammy-nominated metal band Periphery, joining them on their 2024 double single release. Mike is featured on multiple Justin Hayward live releases, including Spirits…Live, which debuted at Number Two on the US Billboard Chart.
Recently, he contributed electric guitars to Mentrix and Gareth Croker’s stunning soundtrack to Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Additionally, he has done other session work on TV shows such as AMC’s Better Call Saul.
Mike’s passion, however, is performing. He has shared the stage with acts as diverse as Tommy Emmanuel, Christopher Cross, Periphery, The Aristocrats, Justin Hayward, and the Athens State Orchestra in 2023 alone.
Recommended for fans of Tommy Emmanuel, Andy McKee, Kaki King and Trace Bundy.

Mike Dawes
2026-10-11 19:00 - 21:00
VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the links below for tickets!
Mike Dawes: OCT 11 • 4:30pm VIP Meet & Greet

“technical virtuosity and passion… compelling” – Acoustic Guitar

Mike Dawes is an English guitarist known for composing, arranging, and performing multiple parts simultaneously on a single guitar. He is regarded as one of the world’s most creative modern fingerstyle guitarists. Also, his repertoire includes original viral videos and popular arrangements alongside mainstream chart success performing with Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues.
Dawes was named Best Acoustic Guitarist in the World two years in a row (2017 & 2018) by Total Guitar Magazine & Music Radar reader polls, with numerous second place rankings in the proceeding years. YouTube personality Rick Beato named Mike “one of the finest acoustic guitar players in the world.”
His debut release, a solo guitar arrangement of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know,” quickly became a viral hit. Moreover, it received tens of millions of views on YouTube. This success has been duplicated and expanded upon numerous times. He’s scored hits with songs like “One,” “The Impossible,” and “Jump” across multiple video platforms.
His reputation has invited him opportunities to collaborate with Grammy Award-winning artists such as Tommy Emmanuel. Together, they recorded the duet record Accomplice Vol.3. Dawes also worked with the Grammy-nominated metal band Periphery, joining them on their 2024 double single release. Mike is featured on multiple Justin Hayward live releases, including Spirits…Live, which debuted at Number Two on the US Billboard Chart.
Recently, he contributed electric guitars to Mentrix and Gareth Croker’s stunning soundtrack to Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Additionally, he has done other session work on TV shows such as AMC’s Better Call Saul.
Mike’s passion, however, is performing. He has shared the stage with acts as diverse as Tommy Emmanuel, Christopher Cross, Periphery, The Aristocrats, Justin Hayward, and the Athens State Orchestra in 2023 alone.
Recommended for fans of Tommy Emmanuel, Andy McKee, Kaki King and Trace Bundy.

Hiromi: The Trio Project
2026-10-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-12 21:00 - 23:00
“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players.” – New York Times

Hiromi brings back her Trio Project in Fall 2026, with a new recording and new tour. Here, she reunites with English drummer Simon Phillips (Jeff Beck, Judas Priest, Tears for Fears, Toto, The Who). “It is always an amazing experience to be able to work with Simon,” says Hiromi. Joining them onstage is bassist James Genus (Herbie Hancock, Whitney Houston, Roy Haynes, Chick Corea, Daft Punk, SNL).
Hiromi has enjoyed a fruitful twenty-plus year career as a recording artist. Moreover, the jazz piano phenomenon has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history. Further, she has become a global ambassador for the artform. Her many triumphs include an NPR Tiny Desk Concert that has racked up 2 million views.
Additionally, she represented her native Japan with a performance at the 2021 Summer Olympicsin Tokyo. Also, in 2024 the Japanese Academy awarded her Best Music Score for the animated feature film Blue Giant. Then, she won a Grammy Award for a collaboration with fusion hero Stanley Clarke. Her artistry is—to borrow a descriptor the New Yorker favored —“dazzling.”
Here, Hiromi’s monumental success lies in her rare ability to deliver not only show-stopping virtuosity but also sheer joy.
Recommended for fans of Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock and Ahmad Jamal.
📸: Mitsuru Nishimura

Pam Tillis
2026-10-14 19:00 - 21:00
“vocal prowess… understated brilliance” – L.A. Times

She’s the daughter of country music legend Mel Tillis and multi-media artist Doris Tillis. Artists in country, R&B, bluegrass and rock have covered her original compositions. Additionally, she’s an actor with a long list of film, TV and stage credits. However, Pam Tillis sidestepped any notions of nepotism and other “isms” that women in show business often face. Then, she carved out her own unique space as an entertainer.
Tillis’ 1991 debut country album, Put Yourself In My Place, went gold. Further, it yielded two Number One and two Top Five singles. Her next three albums: Homeward Looking Angel, Sweetheart’s Dance and Greatest Hits, were all certified platinum. Moreover, she scored six Number One songs during the‘90s country explosion. These include “Shake the Sugar Tree,” “Mi Vida Loca,” “When You Walk InThe Room,” “In Between Dances,” and “Don’t Tell Me What To Do.” Also, her signature song, “Maybe It Was Memphis.”
“It’s a hard thing to put your finger on,” she says, describing the enduring appeal of “Memphis.” “It’s a great melody and a cinematic lyric. It’s romantic, but it rocks. And it’s a great vocal vehicle.” Country fans agree, and so have several aspiring artists. There, contestants on both American Idol and The Voice have used the song to showcase their talents.
The music muse still provides inspiration and accolades. Here, Tillis is one of the 2022 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees. “It’s a huge honor,” she says. “My dad is in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. He would be so proud.”
Recommended for fans of Lorrie Morgan, Kathy Mattea, Patty Loveless & Suzy Bogguss.

Rakim w/Room3 Collective
2026-10-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-15 21:30 - 23:30
“One of the leading figures during hip-hop’s golden age… the best rapper of all time.” – AllMusic

Few artists have had as great an impact on the development and progression of hip-hop as Rakim Allah. Critics, fans, and peers universally reference him as one of the Masters of the Microphone and an influence and inspiration.
Rakim first exploded onto the scene with the release of 1986’s iconic “Eric B. is President”. There, the single marked a turning point in the rap world. Further, it raised the bar for future emcees and revolutionized how emcees deliver rhymes to this day. No serious discussion of the music’s greatest performers takes place without a deferential accounting of his achievements.
Rakim’s intricately intellectual lyrics draw their force from his worldly experience, inner faith and progressive contemplation. Here, many imitate his liquid and seemingly effortless delivery, but no one rivals it. It comes from a fire fueled by a deep understanding of not just hip-hop but also jazz and R&B influences. His recordings – including classics Paid In Full, Follow the Leader and The 18th Letter – have sold multi-millions worldwide. Billboard, Rolling Stone, MTV and others consistently refer to Paid in Full as “the greatest hip-hop album of all time”.
Recent honors include The Source naming him Number One Lyricist of All Time. Also, he received the BET Lifetime Achievement Award. Here, Rakim Allah continues to lead where others just follow.

Room3 blends tradition and experimentation as a jazz fusion wild card. They craft an imaginative, melodic and rhythmically sharp sound, mixing elements of contemporary jazz, prog rock, funk and more. Additionally, First Avenue recently selected them as one of its “Best New Bands of 2024.” Their debut album, Bill’s Garden, is out now.
Recommended for fans of Eric B. and Rakim, EPMD, De La Soul and The Pharcyde.
