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SUMMARY:Judith Hill
DESCRIPTION:“pure soul… she’s bad to the bone.” – No Depression\n  \nJudith Hill has established herself as one of the most dynamic and versatile artists in music. Her breakout appearance on The Voice earned her a dedicated fan base. Also\, her collaborations with legends like Stevie Wonder\, Michael Jackson\, and Prince garnered critical acclaim. Her music effortlessly blends elements of soul\, funk\, R&B\, and pop\, creating a sound that is uniquely her own. \n‍Hill’s latest release\, 2024’s Letters From A Black Widow follows 2021’s Baby\, I’m Hollywood!. Baby offered a rowdy coming-of-age tale of a mixed-race child of bohemian California. However\, Letters from a Black Widow is a formidable battle cry – a soul/funk/gospel passion play. Further\, it is spectacularly written\, arranged\, and performed by Hill.  \nHere\, Hill plays many of the instruments\, including electric guitar\, which she taught herself to play since her last album. This project\, though\, is not a strictly solo endeavor. It’s built on the unshakable musical foundation she has enjoyed for most of her life. Thus\, Hill’s band includes her parents\, bassist Robert “Peewee” Hill and keyboardist Michiko Hill.  \nLetters presents a riveting story – from private pain to communal transcendence – becoming her most soul-baring work to date. Anyone who’s followed Judith Hill’s story will recognize Letters from a Black Widow as one jaw-dropper of an album title. The tabloid-coined phrase “Black Widow” arose after the overdose deaths of her two star-making collaborators\, Michael Jackson and Prince. It became a term of abuse that internet trolls hurled at the celebrated artist\, driving conspiracy theories and shame campaigns. Then\, Hill experienced trauma that nearly ended a career that includes a Grammy for her role in the documentary “20 Feet from Stardom.” \nRecommended for fans of Jon Batiste\, Esperanza Spalding\, Musiq Soulchild and Prince.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/judith-hill/2025-10-12/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Judith Hill
DESCRIPTION:“pure soul… she’s bad to the bone.” – No Depression\n  \nJudith Hill has established herself as one of the most dynamic and versatile artists in music. Her breakout appearance on The Voice earned her a dedicated fan base. Also\, her collaborations with legends like Stevie Wonder\, Michael Jackson\, and Prince garnered critical acclaim. Her music effortlessly blends elements of soul\, funk\, R&B\, and pop\, creating a sound that is uniquely her own. \n‍Hill’s latest release\, 2024’s Letters From A Black Widow follows 2021’s Baby\, I’m Hollywood!. Baby offered a rowdy coming-of-age tale of a mixed-race child of bohemian California. However\, Letters from a Black Widow is a formidable battle cry – a soul/funk/gospel passion play. Further\, it is spectacularly written\, arranged\, and performed by Hill.  \nHere\, Hill plays many of the instruments\, including electric guitar\, which she taught herself to play since her last album. This project\, though\, is not a strictly solo endeavor. It’s built on the unshakable musical foundation she has enjoyed for most of her life. Thus\, Hill’s band includes her parents\, bassist Robert “Peewee” Hill and keyboardist Michiko Hill.  \nLetters presents a riveting story – from private pain to communal transcendence – becoming her most soul-baring work to date. Anyone who’s followed Judith Hill’s story will recognize Letters from a Black Widow as one jaw-dropper of an album title. The tabloid-coined phrase “Black Widow” arose after the overdose deaths of her two star-making collaborators\, Michael Jackson and Prince. It became a term of abuse that internet trolls hurled at the celebrated artist\, driving conspiracy theories and shame campaigns. Then\, Hill experienced trauma that nearly ended a career that includes a Grammy for her role in the documentary “20 Feet from Stardom.” \nRecommended for fans of Jon Batiste\, Esperanza Spalding\, Musiq Soulchild and Prince.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/judith-hill/2025-10-12/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Moore By Four
DESCRIPTION:“Their high-energy stage presence\, distinctive voices\, close harmonies makes Moore By Four a must-see-and-hear.” – MinnPost\n  \nFeat. Sanford Moore\, Ginger Commodore\, Connie Evingson\, Dennis Spears\, and Ashley Commodore \nMoore By Four quickly established themselves as a fixture on the Twin Cities music scene upon their 1986 inception. There\, they started out at Ruby’s Cabaret in Minneapolis. The group performed sold-out concerts at the Guthrie and Fitzgerald Theaters and went on to tour Europe and Japan. Then\, they shared concert billing with Harry Connick\, Jr.\, Joe Williams\, Carmen McRae\, Sarah Vaughan and Dizzy Gillespie. Further\, they performed at concert halls and jazz festivals around the world. They’ve sung for the U.S. Olympic Committee\, the Super Bowl\, the Minnesota Twins\, Vikings and Timberwolves. Also\, former President and Mrs. Clinton\, Mikhail and Raisa Gorbachev\, Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel\, the King and Queen of Sweden. Additionally\, they’ve played countless special events\, benefits\, corporate functions\, colleges and universities\, concert halls and festivals in the U.S.\, Europe and Japan.  \nThe harmonies put forth by the four vocalists immediately invoke thoughts of Manhattan Transfer. They do this with their precise vocal control and polish\, pulsating rhythms and innovative arrangements. However\, the individuals’ grounding in gospel\, jazz\, pop and theater provides a far broader range to the group’s musical offerings.  \nThe group’s repertoire\, arranged by Director Sanford Moore\, originally specialized in music from the swing era. Moreover\, it has broadened to also include contemporary jazz\, original compositions and new arrangements of great standards. They pull tunes from Broadway\, Hollywood and the Cotton Club period. Then\, they perform these songs in what has become known as the signature style of Moore By Four. \nRecommended for fans of Manhattan Transfer\, New York Voices\, The Four Freshmen and Take 6.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/moore-by-four-oct13-2025-tec-83450/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart Organ Trio
DESCRIPTION:“the best organ trio of the last decade.” – New York Times\n  \n\nNew York Times described Larry Goldings\, Peter Bernstein\, and Bill Stewart as “the best organ trio of the last decade.” The trio\, which has played together for over thirty years\, is recognized for charting new ground. Here\, they do this through synergistic playing and thoughtful music. Moreover\, they display their distinctive sound on over a dozen recordings. Additionally\, they sound at home whether exploring the depths of jazz standards or playing their own original compositions. \nOf 2018’s Toy Tunes\, Downbeat said\, “The whole album subtly subverts organ-trio cliches\, offering not chicken-shack party stomps but instead some hip after-hours atmospherics”. \nLarry Goldings is hailed worldwide for his signature Hammond organ style and versatility on many keyboards. Moreover\, he has traversed not only the wide spectrum of jazz where he is perhaps best known\, but also the worlds of funk\, pop\, and electronic music. For example\, Goldings has worked closely with John Scofield\, Michael Brecker\, Jim Hall\, Maceo Parker\, and Madeleine Peyroux. Also\, Pat Metheny\, James Taylor\, and John Mayer. Jazz guitarist \nPeter Bernstein has been a part of the jazz scene in New York and abroad since 1989. There\, he contributed to over 200 recordings. As a leader\, Peter released twelve albums and a DVD. Further\, Bernstein was discovered by alto saxophone legend Lou Donaldson and was a crucial part of his final great band. \nDrummer/composer Bill Stewart made his name as the rhythmic force behind guitarist John Scofield. Now\, he is one of the most sought-after jazz drummers in the world. Also\, Stewart has toured extensively with Pat Metheny\, Maceo Parker\, Joe Lovano\, Joshua Redman\, Charlie Haden\, Joe Henderson and more. \nRecommended for fans of John Scofield\, Joey DeFrancesco\, Eric Harland and Pat Metheny.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/goldings-bernstein-stewart-organ-trio/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T210000
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SUMMARY:A Tribute to Connie Francis Feat. Diane & Emy Miller
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the golden era of American pop!\n  \nMother–daughter duo Diane and Emy Miller bring the timeless music of the late Connie Francis to life. \nFrom “Who’s Sorry Now” to “Where the Boys Are\,” Connie Francis was the voice of a generation. Also\, she would blend heartbreak\, romance\, and joy with a sound that defined the late ’50s and ’60s. With Diane and Emy’s undeniably heartwarming harmonies\, this tribute captures both the nostalgia and the enduring magic of Connie’s catalog. \nExpect a night of unforgettable melodies\, tender ballads\, and lively hits. Moreover\, these classics will be performed with heartfelt reverence and a unique family harmony that makes this show one-of-a-kind. \nDiane and Emy have been singing on big stages together for over twenty years. Also\, this includes The New Standards’ Holiday Showcase at the State Theater in 2023. \nDiane (Miller) is a dynamic Minneapolis-based vocalist\, songwriter\, guitarist\, and radio personality. Further\, she is known for her eclectic talent and deep connections to the local music scene. Diane’s standout year as an interviewer\, radio host\, and musician led to a recent feature in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Additionally\, she has earned her praise for her “rock solid” contributions across multiple platforms. From hip-hop and rock ‘n’ roll to folk\, Diane has consistently brought a wide range of genres to life throughout the Twin Cities. \nSome of Diane’s career milestones include performing the national anthem for both the Minnesota Twins and Lynx\, Also\, sharing the stage with punk icon Tommy Stinson at First Avenue and the Dakota. And\, interviewing movie star Timothée Chalamet at the Minneapolis premiere of A Complete Unknown. As a prominent radio host\, Diane is the voice behind The Local Show\, a staple of Minnesota music programming on The Current. \nLeslie Vincent is a prolific songwriter and jazz vocalist. She is equally at home singing the Great American Songbook\, musical theater\, and contemporary rock and pop. Thus\, she has quickly become one of the most notable voices to emerge in the vibrant Minneapolis music scene. Here\, Vincent is hailed for her joy-filled performances and her “fun\, human\, beautiful interpretations” (Levi Weinhagen). \nRecommended for fans of Connie Francis\, Guy Lombardo\, Peggy Lee and Doris Day.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/a-tribute-to-connie-francis/
CATEGORIES:Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Dylan Salfer Band
DESCRIPTION:“young Midwest virtuoso” – Adventures in Americana\n  \nThe Dylan Salfer Band is a dynamic six-piece from Minneapolis\, led by guitarist/vocalist Dylan Salfer. Dylan cut his teeth playing with legends like Buddy Guy\, Bobby Whitlock\, James Cotton\, & Bernard Allison. Salfer had a vision to assemble the city’s top talent. Thus\, he formed a band featuring sax\, bass\, keys\, & not one\, but two drummers!  \nThe band has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting new acts on the scene. Here\, they are becoming known for their captivating and emotionally charged live performances. \nRecommended for fans of Buddy Guy\, Jonny Lang\, B.B. King and Bernard Allison.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/dylan-salfer-band/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Rock/Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T210000
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SUMMARY:Andrew Walesch & His Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:“fresh and classic at the same time” – Jon Bream\, Star Tribune\n  \nSinger/pianist Andrew Walesch encapsulates the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a country boy\, like many before him. Leading his all-star big band\, showman Walesch kidnaps the Blue Eyes tradition and makes it his own. With this ten-piece band\, Walesch embodies both a traditionalist and an iconoclast with his jazz-bent Sinatra revue. \nWalesch is busy and versatile. Here\, he composes and arranges\, appearing in settings ranging from solo artist to big band. Moreover\, this St. Cloud native is as respectful of his predecessors as he is ready to chart a new course. Andrew routinely jams venues all over the Midwest and beyond with a uniquely cross-generational audience. Walesch’s fans include jazz enthusiasts of a certain age\, as well as a younger crowd compelled by his down-home insouciance. Also\, all are drawn in by the knowing irreverence of a tried-and-true American nightclub entertainer. \n“Although they are my idols\, I don’t attempt to imitate the great pop and jazz artists of the 50s and ’60s\,” says Andrew\, “but I go for broke when we do our shows – vocally and musically – which is what they all did best and why they were in a class of their own.” \nHe possesses fine vocal and piano chops\, along with a keen sensibility to find and interpret a great lyric. These have led to some great opportunities for Walesch. He has appeared on the nationally syndicated NPR broadcast Mountain Stage. Additionally\, he performed at the 33rd Annual Cabaret Convention at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. \nWalesch resides in Phoenix\, AZ\, where he has been elected as the new Artistic Director for the world-famous Musical Instrument Museum. \nRecommended for fans of Michael Bublé\, Harry Connick Jr.\, Kurt Elling and Diana Krall.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sinatra-my-way-with-andrew-walesch-his-orchestra/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Kenny Garrett
DESCRIPTION:“genre-blurring\, spiritually deep sounds” – Glide Magazine\n  \nKenny Garrett’s latest release\, 2021’s Sounds from the Ancestors\, is a multi-faceted album. The music\, however\, doesn’t lodge inside the tight confines of the jazz idiom. Here\, this is not surprising: the alto saxophonist and composer acknowledges Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye as significant touchstones. Miles Davis’ seminal LP\, On the Corner\, subverted its main guiding lights – James Brown\, Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone. Then\, Davis crafted his own unique\, polyrhythmic\, groove-laden\, improv-heavy universe. Thus\, Sounds from the Ancestors occupies its own space with intellectual clarity\, sonic ingenuity and emotional heft. \n“The concept initially was about trying to get some of the musical sounds that I remembered as a kid growing up. Sounds that lift your spirit\, like John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme”\, Aretha Franklin’s “Amazing Grace”\, Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”. And the spiritual side of the church\,” Garrett explains. “When I started to think about them\, I realized it was the spirit from my ancestors.” \nIndeed\, Sounds from the Ancestors reflects the rich jazz\, R&B\, and gospel history of his hometown of Detroit. More important though\, it also reverberates with a modern cosmopolitan vibrancy. Notably the inclusion of music coming out of France\, Cuba\, Nigeria\, and Guadeloupe. \nGarrett is easily recognized as one of modern jazz’s brightest and most influential living masters. His illustrious career includes hallmark stints with Miles Davis\, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers\, Donald Byrd\, and Freddie Hubbard. Also\, Woody Shaw\, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Moreover\, he has enjoyed a heralded career as a solo artist that began more than thirty years ago. And with the marvelous Sounds from the Ancestors\, the Grammy-winning Garrett shows no signs of resting on his laurels. \nRecommended for fans of Joshua Redman\, Chris Potter\, Branford Marsalis and Miguel Zenón.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kenny-garrett/2025-10-18/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Kenny Garrett
DESCRIPTION:“genre-blurring\, spiritually deep sounds” – Glide Magazine\n  \nKenny Garrett’s latest release\, 2021’s Sounds from the Ancestors\, is a multi-faceted album. The music\, however\, doesn’t lodge inside the tight confines of the jazz idiom. Here\, this is not surprising: the alto saxophonist and composer acknowledges Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye as significant touchstones. Miles Davis’ seminal LP\, On the Corner\, subverted its main guiding lights – James Brown\, Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone. Then\, Davis crafted his own unique\, polyrhythmic\, groove-laden\, improv-heavy universe. Thus\, Sounds from the Ancestors occupies its own space with intellectual clarity\, sonic ingenuity and emotional heft. \n“The concept initially was about trying to get some of the musical sounds that I remembered as a kid growing up. Sounds that lift your spirit\, like John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme”\, Aretha Franklin’s “Amazing Grace”\, Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”. And the spiritual side of the church\,” Garrett explains. “When I started to think about them\, I realized it was the spirit from my ancestors.” \nIndeed\, Sounds from the Ancestors reflects the rich jazz\, R&B\, and gospel history of his hometown of Detroit. More important though\, it also reverberates with a modern cosmopolitan vibrancy. Notably the inclusion of music coming out of France\, Cuba\, Nigeria\, and Guadeloupe. \nGarrett is easily recognized as one of modern jazz’s brightest and most influential living masters. His illustrious career includes hallmark stints with Miles Davis\, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers\, Donald Byrd\, and Freddie Hubbard. Also\, Woody Shaw\, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Moreover\, he has enjoyed a heralded career as a solo artist that began more than thirty years ago. And with the marvelous Sounds from the Ancestors\, the Grammy-winning Garrett shows no signs of resting on his laurels. \nRecommended for fans of Joshua Redman\, Chris Potter\, Branford Marsalis and Miguel Zenón.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kenny-garrett/2025-10-18/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Davina and The Vagabonds
DESCRIPTION:“Davina and the Vagabonds combat heartache with sugar and sass.” – Downbeat\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/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:We will be closed on OCT 20 for a private event. BOOK YOUR EVENT HERE: 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/private-event-4/
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SUMMARY:Pat Donohue & Prairie All-Stars
DESCRIPTION:“one of the greatest fingerpickers in the world.” – Chet Atkins\n  \nFrom swing to jazz to bottleneck blues to folk\, Grammy-winning acoustic guitarist Pat Donohue plays it all. He does this with a flourish of artistry and melodic inspiration. Chet Atkins called Pat one of the greatest finger pickers in the world today; Leo Kottke called his playing “haunting.” \nPat is certainly one of the most listened-to finger pickers in the world. He was the guitarist for the Guys All-Star Shoe Band of Minnesota Public Radio’s A Prairie Home Companion. There\, Pat got to show off his savvy licks and distinctive original songs to millions of listeners each week. \nHis decade-long association with Prairie Home Companion led to some unusual gigs. There was the after-show club date in Berlin when Wynton Marsalis showed up to sit in with Pat and the Prairie Home band. Or playing music on camera for the Prairie Home Companion movie with director Robert Altman and stars Meryl Streep\, Lily Tomlin\, Kevin Kline\, John C. Reilly\, Woody Harrelson and Tommy Lee Jones. Additionally\, Pat plays nationwide and teaches at such popular music camps as Augusta Heritage Center and Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp. \nPat’s musical tastes are eclectic. Though he considers himself foremost a folk guitarist\, Pat’s influences are rooted in bluesmen Blind Blake\, Robert Johnson\, Charlie Parker\, Duke Ellington\, Muddy Waters and Miles Davis. He manages to blend jazz and blues with folk\, and the mix is seamless.  \nHonors include a 2005 Grammy for his participation on Pink Guitar\, a compilation of Henry Mancini tunes on acoustic guitar. Also\, several Minnesota Music Awards\, and the title of 1983 National Finger Picking Guitar Champion. His original tunes have been recorded by Chet Atkins\, Suzy Bogguss and Kenny Rogers.  \nRecommended for fans of Leo Kottke\, Chet Atkins\, Michael Johnson and A Prairie Home Companion.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/pat-donohue-prairie-all-stars-oct21-2025/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T210000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Herbie Hancock
DESCRIPTION:“Herbie Hancock stands as our greatest living jazz artist.” – Washington Post\n  \n\nHerbie Hancock – Keys\nTerence Blanchard – Trumpet\nJames Genus – Bass\nLionel Loueke – Guitar & vocals\nJaylen Petinaud – Drums\n\nNow in the seventh decade of his professional life\, Herbie Hancock remains where he has always been: at the forefront of world culture\, technology\, business and music. Herbie Hancock has been an integral part of every popular music movement since the 1960s. As a member of the Miles Davis Quintet that pioneered a groundbreaking sound in jazz\, he also developed new approaches on his own recordings\, followed by his work in the 70s — with record-breaking albums such as Headhunters — that combined electric jazz with funk and rock in an innovative style that continues to influence contemporary music. Rockit and Future Shock marked Hancock’s foray into electronic dance sounds; during the same period\, he also continued to work in an acoustic setting with V.S.O.P. \nHancock received an Academy Award for his Round Midnight film score and 14 Grammy Awards\, including Album Of The Year for River: The Joni Letters\, and two 2011 Grammy Awards for the globally collaborative album The Imagine Project. \nHancock serves as Creative Chair for Jazz for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association and as Institute Chairman of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz. In 2011 Hancock was named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador\, and in December of 2013\, received a Kennedy Center Honor. His memoirs\, Herbie Hancock: Possibilities\, were published by Viking in 2014\, and in February 2016 he was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Hancock is currently in the studio at work on a new album. \nRecommended for Fans of Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Sonny Rollins and Miles Davis. \n📸: Danny Clinch
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/an-evening-with-herbie-hancock/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T210000
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SUMMARY:Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap
DESCRIPTION:“[Bridgewater] has a technique and musicality that bests most performers of her generation.” – Guardian\n  \n“Charlap is masterful… rollicking stride piano\, bebop virtuosity and harmonically opulent modernism.”  – New York Times\n  \nEffortless. Spontaneous. Inimitable. The convergence of two of jazz’s most legendary forces of nature. \nMoreover\, their virtuosic interpretations traverse the musical spectrum. For example\, they draw on the canons of luminary composers: Ellington\, Porter\, Sondheim\, LeGrand\, Simon\, and others. Here\, they range from intimate ballads to soulful grooves\, delivered with daring expression born of their musical chemistry. \nEach performance is a sublime tour-de-force. \n2017 NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater is a restless explorer. Moreover\, she has collaborated with master musicians of Mali\, interpreted the cabaret of Kurt Weill and embraced the hard bop of Horace Silver. Here\, she is joined by Grammy-winning pianist Bill Charlap for these intimate duo performances featuring jazz classics and songbook standards. \nDee Dee Bridgewater first gained recognition in the early 1970s with the great Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra. Since then\, she has thrived wherever she’s landed. On Broadway\, she earned a Tony Award for her work in the original production of The Wiz. Then in Paris\, she spent more than a decade as France’s greatest champion of jazz. \nPianist Bill Charlap is a consummate soloist and bandleader. Additionally\, he is known for work with Tony Bennett\, Phil Woods\, Barbra Streisand\, and his own superb trio. Further\, Charlap is one of the most respected keyboardists in jazz and leader of one of its great piano trios. His newest release\, Street of Dreams\, was released in 2021. \nRecommended for fans of Dianne Reeves\, Bill Evans\, Cassandra Wilson and Benny Green. 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/dee-dee-bridgewater-bill-charlap/2025-10-22/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T230000
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SUMMARY:Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap
DESCRIPTION:“[Bridgewater] has a technique and musicality that bests most performers of her generation.” – Guardian\n  \n“Charlap is masterful… rollicking stride piano\, bebop virtuosity and harmonically opulent modernism.”  – New York Times\n  \nEffortless. Spontaneous. Inimitable. The convergence of two of jazz’s most legendary forces of nature. \nMoreover\, their virtuosic interpretations traverse the musical spectrum. For example\, they draw on the canons of luminary composers: Ellington\, Porter\, Sondheim\, LeGrand\, Simon\, and others. Here\, they range from intimate ballads to soulful grooves\, delivered with daring expression born of their musical chemistry. \nEach performance is a sublime tour-de-force. \n2017 NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater is a restless explorer. Moreover\, she has collaborated with master musicians of Mali\, interpreted the cabaret of Kurt Weill and embraced the hard bop of Horace Silver. Here\, she is joined by Grammy-winning pianist Bill Charlap for these intimate duo performances featuring jazz classics and songbook standards. \nDee Dee Bridgewater first gained recognition in the early 1970s with the great Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra. Since then\, she has thrived wherever she’s landed. On Broadway\, she earned a Tony Award for her work in the original production of The Wiz. Then in Paris\, she spent more than a decade as France’s greatest champion of jazz. \nPianist Bill Charlap is a consummate soloist and bandleader. Additionally\, he is known for work with Tony Bennett\, Phil Woods\, Barbra Streisand\, and his own superb trio. Further\, Charlap is one of the most respected keyboardists in jazz and leader of one of its great piano trios. His newest release\, Street of Dreams\, was released in 2021. \nRecommended for fans of Dianne Reeves\, Bill Evans\, Cassandra Wilson and Benny Green. 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/dee-dee-bridgewater-bill-charlap/2025-10-22/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T210000
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CREATED:20250908T152531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T214010Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times\n  \nChris Botti – Trumpet\nLee Pearson – Drums\nDaniel Chmielinski – Bass\nAnastasiia Mazurok – Violin\nJohn Splithoff – Vocals\nJulian Pollack – Piano\nVeronica Swift – Vocals  \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nFurthermore\, his touring schedule is ambitious\, often on the road for as many as 300 days per year. The trumpeter has also performed with many of the finest symphonies and at some of the world’s most prestigious venues. Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House and the Real Teatro di San Carlo in Italy. His live performances are inspiring and moving. \nHowever\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. \nBotti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. The Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Rick Braun and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti/2025-10-23/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033034
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times\n  \nChris Botti – Trumpet\nLee Pearson – Drums\nDaniel Chmielinski – Bass\nAnastasiia Mazurok – Violin\nJohn Splithoff – Vocals\nJulian Pollack – Piano\nVeronica Swift – Vocals  \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nFurthermore\, his touring schedule is ambitious\, often on the road for as many as 300 days per year. The trumpeter has also performed with many of the finest symphonies and at some of the world’s most prestigious venues. Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House and the Real Teatro di San Carlo in Italy. His live performances are inspiring and moving. \nHowever\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. \nBotti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. The Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Rick Braun and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti/2025-10-23/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T210000
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times\n  \nChris Botti – Trumpet\nLee Pearson – Drums\nDaniel Chmielinski – Bass\nAnastasiia Mazurok – Violin\nJohn Splithoff – Vocals\nJulian Pollack – Piano\nVeronica Swift – Vocals  \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nFurthermore\, his touring schedule is ambitious\, often on the road for as many as 300 days per year. The trumpeter has also performed with many of the finest symphonies and at some of the world’s most prestigious venues. Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House and the Real Teatro di San Carlo in Italy. His live performances are inspiring and moving. \nHowever\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. \nBotti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. The Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Rick Braun and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-2/2025-10-24/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times\n  \nChris Botti – Trumpet\nLee Pearson – Drums\nDaniel Chmielinski – Bass\nAnastasiia Mazurok – Violin\nJohn Splithoff – Vocals\nJulian Pollack – Piano\nVeronica Swift – Vocals  \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nFurthermore\, his touring schedule is ambitious\, often on the road for as many as 300 days per year. The trumpeter has also performed with many of the finest symphonies and at some of the world’s most prestigious venues. Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House and the Real Teatro di San Carlo in Italy. His live performances are inspiring and moving. \nHowever\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. \nBotti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. The Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Rick Braun and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-2/2025-10-24/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033034
CREATED:20250908T152540Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times\n  \nChris Botti – Trumpet\nLee Pearson – Drums\nDaniel Chmielinski – Bass\nAnastasiia Mazurok – Violin\nJohn Splithoff – Vocals\nJulian Pollack – Piano\nVeronica Swift – Vocals  \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nFurthermore\, his touring schedule is ambitious\, often on the road for as many as 300 days per year. The trumpeter has also performed with many of the finest symphonies and at some of the world’s most prestigious venues. Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House and the Real Teatro di San Carlo in Italy. His live performances are inspiring and moving. \nHowever\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. \nBotti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. The Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Rick Braun and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-3/2025-10-25/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033034
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times\n  \nChris Botti – Trumpet\nLee Pearson – Drums\nDaniel Chmielinski – Bass\nAnastasiia Mazurok – Violin\nJohn Splithoff – Vocals\nJulian Pollack – Piano\nVeronica Swift – Vocals  \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nFurthermore\, his touring schedule is ambitious\, often on the road for as many as 300 days per year. The trumpeter has also performed with many of the finest symphonies and at some of the world’s most prestigious venues. Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House and the Real Teatro di San Carlo in Italy. His live performances are inspiring and moving. \nHowever\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. \nBotti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. The Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Rick Braun and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-3/2025-10-25/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T210000
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SUMMARY:Johnnie Brown
DESCRIPTION:Johnnie Brown was born in Mississippi. He began singing as a child in his father’s church choir. As an adult\, Johnnie’s sibling and friends encouraged him to take singing more seriously.  \nBrown decided to take his vision as a performer to the next level and formed a band. Since\, he has established a reputable name for himself and performs locally around the Minneapolis area. He attributes his love of music to many great legends of R&B\, soul\, pop and the great “sounds of Philadelphia”. \nBrown performs regularly at the Dakota\, Crooner’s Supper Club\, Ordway\, and Chanhassen Dinner Theater. Additionally\, he has played Chicago’s Epiphany Center for the Arts\, the Ujamaa foundation\, community benefits and other celebrations. Furthermore\, Johnnie continues to strive to make a difference in the entertainment community.  \nBrown is lauded for his tribute performances\, shows that honor the legendary performers who inspired his singing career. Additionally\, he aims to enhance the substance of music and its relevancy\, to develop and broaden a more diverse audience. Then\, he connects with audiences on an emotional level\, leading them on a musical journey they can relate to. \nRecommended for fans of The O’Jays\, The Temptations\, Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/johnnie-brown-oct26-2025/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T210000
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SUMMARY:Brandee Younger Trio
DESCRIPTION:“modern harp traditions… with such strength\, grace and commitment” – New York Times\n  \nBrandee Younger is revolutionizing the harp’s role in modern music. She has worked relentlessly over the past fifteen years to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists. In 2022\, she made history. Then\, she became the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition. That same year\, she also earned an NAACP Image Award nomination. Later\, she won the 2024 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album for her latest\, Brand New Life. Also ever-expanding as an artist\, she has worked with Common\, Lauryn Hill\, John Legend\, Pharoah Sanders and Christian McBride. \nHer original composition “Hortense” was featured in the Netflix concert-documentary\, Beyoncé: Homecoming. Also\, Brandee performed her original music for Quincy Jones and Steve McQueens’ “Soundtrack of America”. Here\, Brandee stands on the shoulders of the very women who ushered in the harp as a clear and distinct voice in jazz & popular styles. These include Detroit natives Dorothy Ashby & Alice Coltrane.  \nHer latest album\, Brand New Life\, builds on her already rich oeuvre\, and cements the harp’s place in popular culture. As the title of the album suggests\, Brand New Life is about forging new paths–artistic\, personal\, political\, and spiritual. Younger imbues her music with a sense of purpose and respect of legacy. There\, she creates a larger platform for the harp to reach newer and wider audiences than ever before. Additionally\, Younger serves on the faculty at New York University\, Steinhardt School and The New School College of Performing Arts. \nRecommended for fans of Alice Coltrane\, Dorothy Ashby\, Gregoire Maret and Ravi Coltrane. \n📸: Erin O’Brien
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/brandee-younger-trio/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T210000
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SUMMARY:Flor de Toloache
DESCRIPTION:“Flor de Toloache stuns at the crossroads of fusion and mariachi girl magic.” – NPR\n  \nFlor de Toloache is a Latin Grammy-winning and two-time Grammy-nominated group lead by Mireya Ramos and Shae Fiol. Here\, this duo has revolutionized mariachi with fearless artistry\, magnetic vocals\, and genre-blending brilliance. They founded the group in 2008 as New York City’s first all-women mariachi band. Then\, the group began with traffic-stopping performances in subways\, dive bars\, and music clubs. Moreover\, they quickly rose to national acclaim with appearances on NPR’s Tiny Desk\, the White House\, and the Kennedy Center. \nKnown for fusing tradition with modernity\, Flor de Toloache has collaborated with many legendary artists. These include Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys\, Alicia Keys\, John Legend\, Miguel\, Mon Laferte\, and Natalia Lafourcade. Their genre-defying sound has electrified audiences at iconic festivals such as Coachella\, Austin City Limits\, Osheaga\, Montreal Jazz Festival\, Newport Folk Festival\, and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. Their magnetism also garnered them a recurring role as themselves on Apple TV’s “Little Voice”. There\, they performed original songs on the J.J. Abrams-Sara Bareilles creation\, and brought mariachi to mainstream television. \nInternationally\, their tours have spanned the U.S.\, Mexico\, Colombia\, India\, Belgium\, Spain\, Germany\, France\, Lithuania\, Japan\, and New Zealand. There\, they share mariachi with the world while challenging expectations at every turn. Also\, their discography has earned accolades from Pitchfork\, Billboard\, Rolling Stone\, NPR\, and Oprah Magazine. With Las Caras Lindas\, they became the first all-women group to win Best Ranchero Album at the Latin Grammys. Then\, they became the only independent act nominated in the Best Música Mexicana Album category at the 2024 Grammys.  \nThrough bold storytelling\, virtuosic performance\, and unapologetic creativity\, Flor de Toloache doesn’t just honor mariachi. Moreover\, they propel it forward with unstoppable force\, captivating audiences across borders and generations. \nRecommended for fans of La Santa Cecilia\, Marissa Mur\, Adrian Quesada and Debi Nova.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/flor-de-toloache/
CATEGORIES:Global
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260404T033034
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SUMMARY:Adi Yeshaya Jazz Orchestra feat. Jennifer Grimm
DESCRIPTION:“wonderful arrangements” – Aretha Franklin\n  \nWhen the artistry of vocalist Jennifer Grimm met the mastery of composer-arranger Adi Yeshaya\, a new sound was born. Don’t miss this thirteen-piece jazz orchestra in a night of compositions and new arrangements of jazz and pop favorites. \nComposer\, arranger and jazz pianist Adi Yeshaya was born and raised in Israel. A graduate of Berklee College of Music\, Adi has been active as a musician and educator for nearly four decades. He has arranged and orchestrated shows for many artists. These include Prince\, Whitney Houston\, Aretha Franklin\, Lena Horne and Burt Bacharach. Also\, Adi has arranged for the Swiss Jazzaar Jazz Festival and NBC’s The Voice. As a resident of the Twin Cities\, he served as a pianist and musical director for Debbie Duncan for nearly three decades until her passing. Moreover\, he has performed and arranged for the Minnesota Orchestra with conductors Sarah Hicks and Doc Severinsen. Further\, he’s worked with countless singers and ensembles like Bruce Henry\, Cookie Coleman\, the Guthrie Theater and Jack McDuff. Also\, he plays with JazzMN Orchestra and of course his own Big Band. Adi is an active educator\, as well. To that end\, he has taught at the University of Minnesota\, McNally Smith College of Music and Berklee College of Music. \nJennifer Grimm was born into one of America’s last-standing traveling vaudeville families. She continues to choose music and entertainment as her profession. Moreover\, she regularly appears in concert halls\, theaters\, jazz clubs\, and performing arts centers nationwide. \nJennifer has landed many TV spots for her original music: whether singing\, songwriting or producing. Additionally\, she works in the voiceover industry and has been the voice of many national companies and numerous audiobooks.  \nRecommended for fans of Duke Ellington\, Count Basie\, Thad Jones and Maria Schneider.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/adi-yeshaya-jazz-orchestra-feat-jennifer-grimm/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033034
CREATED:20250609T175902Z
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SUMMARY:Tab Benoit at Pantages Theatre
DESCRIPTION:“Benoit is a muscular player\, one heck of a string bender with aggressive vibrato.” – Rock & Blues Muse\n  \nI Hear Thunder marks the long-awaited return of four-time Grammy-nominated artist Tab Benoit. Benoit is a captivating figure in the roots music world. He is renowned for his distinctive guitar tone and Otis-Redding-esque voice. \nBenoit’s personal growth and advancement as a songwriter and musician have culminated in a benchmark recording. 2024’s I Hear Thunder testifies to the fiery exuberance that first marked his career in 1992. The record not only showcases his artistic brilliance but also his profound commitment to environmental advocacy. Here\, this legacy extends beyond the stage into the heart of the land that inspires his bluesy soul.  \nOn Benoit’s forthcoming tour\, fans will hear new songs alongside selected tracks from his vast catalog. Furthermore\, Benoit does more than play the blues; he defines its future while paying homage to its rich past. \nTab Benoit is a Grammy-nominated singer\, songwriter and guitarist who has built a remarkable thirty-plus year career. Here\, he has accomplished this on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues. Thus\, he has acquired a devoted legion of fans along the way. Further\, Benoit has won five Blues Music Awards\, including B.B. King Entertainer of the Year (twice). Also\, he was inducted into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2010. \nHe has worked with Junior Wells\, George Porter Jr\, Dr. John\, Willie Nelson\, and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux. Also\, Billy Joe Shaver\, Maria Muldaur\, James Cotton\, Cyril Neville\, Kenny Aronoff\, Allen Toussaint\, Kim Wilson\, and Charlie Musselwhite. Tab’s accomplishments as a musician are matched only by his devotion to the environmental health of his native Louisiana wetlands. \nJD Simo’s talent has no boundaries. His love of music is just that – a love of ALL music – and he has mastered every genre he’s explored. His remarkable talent led to recording sessions with Beyoncé\, Dolly Parton\, Tommy Emmanuel\, Jack White\, and more. Further\, JD was chosen to flesh out and perform every single guitar note on the soundtrack to  Baz Lurhman’s film Elvis. \nRecommended for fans of Tedeschi Trucks Band\, Keb’ Mo’\, JJ Grey & Mofro and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. \n📸: Jean Frank \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/tab-benoit-at-pantages-theatre/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Blues,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033034
CREATED:20250908T152546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T214309Z
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SUMMARY:CANDY-OH! – The Cars Tribute
DESCRIPTION:“Let the Good Times Roll” with Candy-Oh!\, the premier tribute to the music of The Cars. \nJoin us for this polished show that nails the sound of one of the most popular bands of the ’80s with an incredible array of great songs known by all.  Hits like  “Just What I Needed\,” “My Best Friends Girlfriend\,” “(Let The) Good Times Roll\,” “Shake it Up\,” “Magic\,” “Drive\,” “Touch and Go\,” “You Might Think ” and many more make this an incredible feel-good show. \nIt’s like the ’80s all over again! From Live Aid to MTV\, The Cars were everywhere\, selling over 23 million records. So grab your RayBans and join this group of tribute show veterans for one of the most fun concerts of the season! \n \n 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/candy-oh-the-cars-tribute/
CATEGORIES:Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033034
CREATED:20250918T155633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T185653Z
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SUMMARY:Forever\, For Always\, For Love - A Celebration of the Life & Music of Luther Vandross
DESCRIPTION:20th Annual Show!\n  \nLuther Vandross lives on as one of the greatest R&B/soul singers of our time. Hailed for his ballad work\, Vandross sold over 40 million albums and won eight Grammy awards. Here\, an all-star lineup assembles to pay tribute to the premier male R&B vocalist of the last several decades. \nThe show will include live performances of all of Luther’s greatest hits by some of the Twin Cities’ finest vocalists and musicians. These include vocalists Jay Bee\, Lamont Keten\, Darnel Alexander\, Patricia Lacy\, Monique Blakey\, Carrie Harrington\, Chreese Jones\, Angela Henderson\, and a few very special guests. \nThe band:\nTony Axtell\, bass\nBrian Ziemniak\, keyboards\nDavid Feily\, guitar\nBrian Kendrick\, drums\nDaryl Boudreaux\, percussion\nAnd some very special surprise guests! \nRecommended for fans of Luther Vandross\, Peabo Bryson\, Patti LaBelle and Teddy Pendergrass.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/forever-for-always-for-love-a-celebration-of-the-life-music-of-luther-vandross-oct31-2025/2025-10-31/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033034
CREATED:20250918T155633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T185653Z
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SUMMARY:Forever\, For Always\, For Love - A Celebration of the Life & Music of Luther Vandross
DESCRIPTION:20th Annual Show!\n  \nLuther Vandross lives on as one of the greatest R&B/soul singers of our time. Hailed for his ballad work\, Vandross sold over 40 million albums and won eight Grammy awards. Here\, an all-star lineup assembles to pay tribute to the premier male R&B vocalist of the last several decades. \nThe show will include live performances of all of Luther’s greatest hits by some of the Twin Cities’ finest vocalists and musicians. These include vocalists Jay Bee\, Lamont Keten\, Darnel Alexander\, Patricia Lacy\, Monique Blakey\, Carrie Harrington\, Chreese Jones\, Angela Henderson\, and a few very special guests. \nThe band:\nTony Axtell\, bass\nBrian Ziemniak\, keyboards\nDavid Feily\, guitar\nBrian Kendrick\, drums\nDaryl Boudreaux\, percussion\nAnd some very special surprise guests! \nRecommended for fans of Luther Vandross\, Peabo Bryson\, Patti LaBelle and Teddy Pendergrass.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/forever-for-always-for-love-a-celebration-of-the-life-music-of-luther-vandross-oct31-2025/2025-10-31/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033034
CREATED:20250910T153803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T182353Z
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SUMMARY:The Shabby Road Orchestra Performs "Revolver"
DESCRIPTION:The Shabby Road Orchestra is a 13-piece Minneapolis band dedicated to the live recreation of the Beatles’ iconic recordings\, note-for-note. No wigs\, impersonations or costumes\, just the music. This is their second annual performance of Revolver at the Dakota. They will also play a mix of Beatles bangers\, deep cuts and curiosities. \nNow in its eighth year\, The Shabby Road Orchestra is: Adam Levy\, John Eller\, Joe Carey and Brandon Sampson on guitars and vocals; John Fields on bass; Ken Chastain on drums and vocals; Tom and Paul Scott on keys; Jacqueline Ultan on cello; Dave Foley\, Andy Nelson and John Sievers on horns; Mark Ilaug on sitar. \nRecommended for fans of The Beatles\, The Beach Boys\, The Who and The Monkees.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/the-shabby-road-orchestra-performs-revolver-nov1-2025-01-tec-83412/2025-11-01/1/
CATEGORIES:Rock/Pop
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