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SUMMARY:Django Festival Allstars
DESCRIPTION:“buoyant rhythm\, blinding technique\, solid entertainment!” – New York Times\n\n\n“a jazz lioness with a pure tone… and sure swing style.” — JazzTimes\n  \nDjango Reinhardt’s unmistakable cool and jumping joie de vivre have made him an icon. Many guitar luminaries cite his inspiration\, including guitar greats Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton. Moreover\, Jimi Hendrix named his Band of Gypsys in tribute to Reinhardt. Willie Nelson adopted his influence in playing country swing. \nThe star musicians of the Django Festival Allstars have grown into a brilliantly cohesive group. They have performed at top concert halls and festivals to standing ovations. Also\, they have wowed audiences in venues across North America.  \nThe group’s music transports listeners to Paris in the 1920s and ’30s. Here\, the All-stars bring Reinhardt’s music into the 21st century. They honor traditions and standards while adding their own interpretations\, arrangements\, and original compositions. They swing like crazy and will break your heart with a ballad.   \nLed for years by guitar master Dorado Schmitt\, the Allstars are now fronted by Dorado’s son\, Samson. Samson has been playing professionally since he was twelve years old and has several recordings to his credit. Flanked by the other superb musicians in this group\, the future of Django’s music is in good hands indeed! \nVeronica Swift has made her mark on the international jazz scene as one of the star vocalists of her era. Now\, Swift expands her style\, establishing herself as a skilled rock and soul singer as well as a dynamic performer. Here\, she transcends styles\, and fully embodies them with authenticity to tell a story. This makes her one of the most skillful singers in any genre and displays her theatrical approach. \nVeronica Swift\, vocals\nSamson Schmitt\, lead guitar\, vocals\nPierre Blanchard\, violin\nLudovic Beier\, accordion and accordina\nAntonio Licusati\, bass\nFrancko Mehrstein\, rhythm guitar \nRecommended for fans of Django Reinhardt\, John Jorgenson\, Stephane Wrembel and Biréli Lagrène.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/django-festival-allstars-nov16-2025-01-tec-83419/2025-11-16/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Iam Tongi
DESCRIPTION:“a soaring performance” – American Songwriter\n  \nYou can hear it in the gentle rasp of his wave-washed vocal soul. You can see it in his smile. For Iam Tongi\, music is about transformation – and it always has been.  \nTongi is a Hawaiian-born singer-songwriter and the Season twenty-one champion of American Idol. Twenty-year-old Tongi first picked up a ukulele in the fifth grade. Here\, he became immersed in a deeply musical world filled with the traditional singing and dance of Pacific Island cultures. Living in the small town of Kahuku on the northern tip of Ohau\, Tongi learned to sing from his father. Moreover\, his father\, in turn\, had learned from his father before him.  \nClearly blessed with an expressive\, charismatic voice\, Tongi was pushed hard. Thus\, he developed a multi-faceted sound blending island reggae with the influence of his family record collection. There\, this included country (Kenny Rogers)\, classic rock (Dr. Hook)\, and R&B (Luther Vandross). Tongi played his first show by age thirteen. However\, after moving to Seattle a few years later – and losing his father in 2021 – the young talent nearly gave music up completely. His mother secretly signed him up for American Idol. Then\, Tongi’s viral audition performance of James Blunt’s “Monsters” became one of Idol’s all time emotional highlights. Finally\, he went on to win Season twenty-one\, making history as the first Pacific Islander to ever win the show. \nRecommended for fans of Jack Johnson\, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole\, Maoli and Kolohe Kai.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/iam-tongi/
CATEGORIES:Global,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Jeff Daniels
DESCRIPTION:“an engaging and extremely funny frontman” – Glide\n  \nIn 1976\, Jeff Daniels bought a Guild D-40 from Herb David’s Guitar Studio in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. Then\, he threw it in the back of his old Buick and moved to New York City. That guitar led to a creative outlet\, became a solace\, a road into the artist that he didn’t know existed. Now\, over forty years later\, he’s still writing songs\, singing them\, and playing. \nSince 2000\, Daniels has played venues The Birchmere\, Club Passim\, Café Lena\, New York City’s 54 Below and Birdland. Also\, City Winery in New York and Nashville\, The Barns at Wolf Trap\, Austin’s Cactus Café\, and Annapolis’s Ram’s Head Tavern. Additionally\, Houston’s Mucky Ducks\, The Dakota in Minneapolis\, The Ark in Ann Arbor\, and Chicago’s Old School of Folk Music. Also\, Seattle’s Third Door\, Alaska’s Latitude 62\, and many more. He has toured both coasts with his son’s band\, the Ben Daniels Band. Moreover\, he’s shared the stage with Lyle Lovett\, John Hiatt\, Joe Ely\, Cheryl Wheeler\, Guy Clark\, Christine Lavin\, Keb’ Mo’ and Bruce Hornsby. In 2012\, the Martin Guitar Company began selling the OM Jeff Daniels Custom Artist Edition Guitar. He also narrated their award-winning documentary\, “The Ballad of The Dreadnought.”  \n“In 1976\, I moved to New York to become an actor. What I didn’t plan on was being influenced by so many off-Broadway playwrights. In particular\, Lanford Wilson\, who would later go on to win a Pulitzer Prize for his play Talley’s Folly. Lanford taught me so much about the writing process. In Hollywood\, the joke is if you ask any actor what he wants to do\, he’ll say\, “direct.” Not me. I wanted to write. So I did. With a guitar in my hands.” \n* There will be no Valet offered for this show. \n\nRecommended for fans of John Prine\, Loudon Wainwright III\, John Hiatt and Brent Cobb.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/jeff-daniels-nov15-2025/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Jeff Daniels
DESCRIPTION:“an engaging and extremely funny frontman” – Glide\n  \nIn 1976\, Jeff Daniels bought a Guild D-40 from Herb David’s Guitar Studio in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. Then\, he threw it in the back of his old Buick and moved to New York City. That guitar led to a creative outlet\, became a solace\, a road into the artist that he didn’t know existed. Now\, over forty years later\, he’s still writing songs\, singing them\, and playing. \nSince 2000\, Daniels has played venues The Birchmere\, Club Passim\, Café Lena\, New York City’s 54 Below and Birdland. Also\, City Winery in New York and Nashville\, The Barns at Wolf Trap\, Austin’s Cactus Café\, and Annapolis’s Ram’s Head Tavern. Additionally\, Houston’s Mucky Ducks\, The Dakota in Minneapolis\, The Ark in Ann Arbor\, and Chicago’s Old School of Folk Music. Also\, Seattle’s Third Door\, Alaska’s Latitude 62\, and many more. He has toured both coasts with his son’s band\, the Ben Daniels Band. Moreover\, he’s shared the stage with Lyle Lovett\, John Hiatt\, Joe Ely\, Cheryl Wheeler\, Guy Clark\, Christine Lavin\, Keb’ Mo’ and Bruce Hornsby. In 2012\, the Martin Guitar Company began selling the OM Jeff Daniels Custom Artist Edition Guitar. He also narrated their award-winning documentary\, “The Ballad of The Dreadnought.”  \n“In 1976\, I moved to New York to become an actor. What I didn’t plan on was being influenced by so many off-Broadway playwrights. In particular\, Lanford Wilson\, who would later go on to win a Pulitzer Prize for his play Talley’s Folly. Lanford taught me so much about the writing process. In Hollywood\, the joke is if you ask any actor what he wants to do\, he’ll say\, “direct.” Not me. I wanted to write. So I did. With a guitar in my hands.” \nRecommended for fans of John Prine\, Loudon Wainwright III\, John Hiatt and Brent Cobb.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/jeff-daniels/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Brett Dennen: Art Is Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:“funkily elegant strands of timeless pop” – Paste\n  \nThrough his career\, Brett Dennen has established himself as the kind of singer-songwriter who finds inspiration in the human condition. Here\, he digs into the nooks and crannies\, exploring pain\, joy\, sadness\, and all points in between. \n2024’s If It Takes Forever\, the California native’s eighth solo album and first full-length since 2021’s See the World\, is no exception. The warm\, immersive collection boasts deeply felt sentiments\, underpinned by rich acoustic guitars and Dennen’s earnest vocals. Here\, his sound ranges through dusky Americana\, Tom Petty-esque harmonica-driven blues\, rootsy indie\, and meditative folk-rock. \nIf It Takes Forever emerged out of a tough 2023 for Dennen\, as he was dealing with the death of his dad. “He was such a strong figure in my life that I depended on so much as both a dad and a best friend\,” he said. “And I knew immediately in order for me to deal with his death\, the best thing I could do was to make an album about it.” \nUnderstandably\, Dennen took his time coming up with song ideas for If It Takes Forever. To that end\, he spent nearly a year simply thinking about “what kind of album I was going to make. What kinds of songs were going to be on the album\,” he says. “I jotted down ideas on paper\, made little voice memos with ideas of songs\, melodies and choruses. Or sometimes even just talked into a voice recorder.” \nSince debuting in 2004\, Dennen has amassed a loyal fanbase thanks to a steady touring schedule. Moreover\, he plays alongside artists like John Mayer\, Jason Mraz and G Love and Special Sauce. Also\, Dennen has also had multiple Top Ten hits on the AAA radio charts. \nRecommended for fans of Joshua Radin\, Ray Lamontagne\, Bright Eyes and Mason Jennings.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/brett-dennen-art-is-life-tour/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Alex Cuba
DESCRIPTION:“Staying true to his Spanish language folk-funk-rock hybrid has paid off.”— Billboard\n  \nIt’s a strange thing\, watching audiences sing along with Alex without speaking his native Spanish. But they do. They “la-la-la” their way from chorus to chorus\, caught up in his inescapable gravitational pull. His warm\, elastic vocals float above a sound essentially from everywhere. It’s an effortless mix of funk\, soul\, and pan-Latin textures\, and no matter where you’re from\, you can’t help it. You’re home.  \nHe discovered music’s power to mesmerize and transport you at an early age. “I used to skip meals\,” says Cuba\, speaking of the long days he spent locked in his room as a child in Artemisa\, Cuba\, mastering the bass. “My mother would have to remind me that I was human\, that I needed food. Music has always taken me away like that.” Today\, he carries audiences away with his performances in the same fashion\, from the Hollywood Bowl to Radio Music City Hall. There\, he has shared the stage with artists as diverse as Sheryl Crow and Juan Luis Guerra. He casts his spell as if genres weren’t a thing.  \nAt the heart of his ability to charm anything that breathes is Alex’s mastery of a deeper\, more important language. The dude speaks joy. And it doesn’t matter if it’s Tito Puente joy or Stevie Wonder joy; it’s contagious. It shines through songs he’s co-written with Nelly Furtado and Jason Mraz. It’s the north star of his compositions.  \nThis undeniable exuberance\, expressed with masterful musicianship\, has catapulted Alex to the highest levels of global critical acclaim. It led this fiercely independent artist to two Juno awards\, four Latin Grammys\, and a 2022 Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album. \nRecommended for fans of Nelly Furtado\, Cimafunk\, Pedro Guerra and Leonel Garcia. \n📸: Eduardo Rawdriguez
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/alex-cuba/
CATEGORIES:Global,R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:John Scofield's Combo 73
DESCRIPTION:“Scofield is one of the most prolific and admired jazz musicians of his generation” – NPR\n  \nAside from being one of the principal innovators of modern jazz guitar\, John Scofield is a rare creative artist. He is a stylistic chameleon who has forged a consistent\, rock-solid aesthetic identity. Looking to commemorate his seventy-third year\, Scofield has penned a collection of new compositions. Also\, he reformed his swinging group\, formerly Combo 66\, to tour the music.  \nRising star Gerald Clayton is an obvious choice on piano\, an instrument central to the tunes. The connection between Scofield and drummer Bill Stewart strengthens as the decades pass. It was Stewart who introduced bassist Vicente Archer to the project eight years ago. Scofield is thrilled with the group and in addition to the musical combustion\, especially enjoys the inter-generational quality. Here\, seventies\, fifties and forties are represented! Scofield will close 2025 with this band on tour.  \nScofield is a triple Grammy award winning artist with fan bases in many camps and over fifty recordings as leader. Here\, he has expressed himself in the vernacular of bebop\, blues\, jazz-funk\, organ jazz\, acoustic chamber jazz\, electronically tinged groove music\, jam band style and orchestral ensembles with ease and enthusiasm. Also\, he has earned multiple Grammy nominations and is an Officier dans L’Ordre des Arts and Lettres by France. Moreover\, Scofield tours the world approximately 200 days per year with his own groups. He has shared stages and studios with Miles Davis\, Tony Williams\, Jim Hall\, Ron Carter\, and Herbie Hancock. Also\, Joe Henderson\, Dave Holland\, Charlie Haden\, Pat Metheny\, Jack DeJohnette\, Joe Lovano\, Brad Mehldau\, Eddie Harris\, and John Mayer. Furthermore\, Phil Lesh\, Aaron Neville\, Mavis Staples and Medeski\, Martin & Wood among many music legends. \nRecommended for fans of Pat Metheny\, Bill Frisell\, Robert Glasper and Miles Davis.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-scofields-combo-73/2025-11-12/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:John Scofield's Combo 73
DESCRIPTION:“Scofield is one of the most prolific and admired jazz musicians of his generation” – NPR\n  \nAside from being one of the principal innovators of modern jazz guitar\, John Scofield is a rare creative artist. He is a stylistic chameleon who has forged a consistent\, rock-solid aesthetic identity. Looking to commemorate his seventy-third year\, Scofield has penned a collection of new compositions. Also\, he reformed his swinging group\, formerly Combo 66\, to tour the music.  \nRising star Gerald Clayton is an obvious choice on piano\, an instrument central to the tunes. The connection between Scofield and drummer Bill Stewart strengthens as the decades pass. It was Stewart who introduced bassist Vicente Archer to the project eight years ago. Scofield is thrilled with the group and in addition to the musical combustion\, especially enjoys the inter-generational quality. Here\, seventies\, fifties and forties are represented! Scofield will close 2025 with this band on tour.  \nScofield is a triple Grammy award winning artist with fan bases in many camps and over fifty recordings as leader. Here\, he has expressed himself in the vernacular of bebop\, blues\, jazz-funk\, organ jazz\, acoustic chamber jazz\, electronically tinged groove music\, jam band style and orchestral ensembles with ease and enthusiasm. Also\, he has earned multiple Grammy nominations and is an Officier dans L’Ordre des Arts and Lettres by France. Moreover\, Scofield tours the world approximately 200 days per year with his own groups. He has shared stages and studios with Miles Davis\, Tony Williams\, Jim Hall\, Ron Carter\, and Herbie Hancock. Also\, Joe Henderson\, Dave Holland\, Charlie Haden\, Pat Metheny\, Jack DeJohnette\, Joe Lovano\, Brad Mehldau\, Eddie Harris\, and John Mayer. Furthermore\, Phil Lesh\, Aaron Neville\, Mavis Staples and Medeski\, Martin & Wood among many music legends. \nRecommended for fans of Pat Metheny\, Bill Frisell\, Robert Glasper and Miles Davis.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-scofields-combo-73/2025-11-12/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Both Sides Now: The Music & Lives of Joni Mitchell & Leonard Cohen
DESCRIPTION:“enchanting and reverent” – DC Theater Arts\n  \n“Two singer-songwriters sit on the edge of a cliff…” \nWith these words\, we are drawn into the world of Both Sides Now. This theatrical concert explores the music and lives of long-time friends and one-time lovers\, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Also\, the show was created by\, and stars\, Robbie Schaefer and Danielle Wertz. Here\, this cabaret-style performance traverses decades with highlights “A Case of You\,” “Hallelujah\,” “Big Yellow Taxi\,” “Suzanne\,” and many more. Both Sides Now is at once a piece of the 60’s and 70’s\, and of right now. Here\, they craft a story about the messiness of being human\, of lives persistently lived at the edge of growth. Then\, of finding the courage to turn toward one another\, again and again. \nRobbie Schaefer is a rabbi\, singer-songwriter and theatre/film artist. The guitarist and songwriter for the indie folk band Eddie From Ohio has several solo releases. \nRobbie has shared the stage with Jason Mraz\, Sara Bareilles\, Josh Groban\, Keb‘ Mo’\, and Emmylou Harris\, among others. His first work for musical theater\, Light Years\, saw its world premiere at the Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre in 2018. Moreover\, this explores his relationship with his father\, a Holocaust survivor.   \nDanielle Wertz is a storyteller\, collaborator\, jazz musician\, composer and arranger. Furthermore\, she has rapidly gained national acclaim. Jazz Music Archives described her as “untarnished by the politics of music”. Also\, New York City Jazz Record calls her “a masterful ballad interpreter”.  \nWertz was named a 2015 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocal Competition semi-finalist. Then\, she independently released her debut album\, Intertwined. It ranked Number Four on Capital Bop‘s list of “Best DC Jazz Albums of 2017.” Additionally\, she placed Second in the Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition and Third in the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Vocal Competition. \nRecommended for fans of Joni Mitchell\, Leonard Cohen\, Carole King and James Taylor.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/both-sides-now-the-music-lives-of-joni-mitchell-leonard-cohen/
CATEGORIES:Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Caitlin Canty
DESCRIPTION:“Dreamy and daring” – Rolling Stone\n  \nCaitlin Canty’s songs harness the grit and spark at the heart of American music\, tempered with a voice both haunting and distinct. Canty has put thousands of miles on her songs since the 2015 release of her critically acclaimed Reckless Skyline. Additionally\, she has toured throughout the U.S. and Europe. She is a constant collaborator\, both as a cowriter with Jamey Johnson and Peter Bradley Adams among others. Further\, she appears on albums by Joy Williams and Darlingside. She has performed at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass\, FreshGrass\, and Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival. Also\, she has opened for Mary Chapin Carpenter\, Josh Ritter\, The Milk Carton Kids\, and Gregory Alan Isakov. \nCanty won the 2015 Telluride Troubadour songwriting competition at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Her song\, “Get Up\,” was nominated for Song of the Year in the Folk Alliance International Music Awards. Additionally\, it was featured on NPR Music’s “Songs We Love.” Her songs have appeared in film and TV\, including Code Black\, House of Cards\, Money Heist\, and Rebuilding. Furthermore\, Canty’s songs have garnered over 40 million streams on Spotify alone. \nThe new album\, Night Owl Envies the Mourning Dove\, will be released in October 2025. Her current touring band includes Joachim Cooder on electric mbira and drums and Will Seeders on banjo\, bass and pedal steel. \nRecommended for fans of Sarah Jarosz\, Pieta Brown\, Amanda Shires and Tift Merritt.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/caitlin-canty/
CATEGORIES:Americana
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SUMMARY:Joshua Redman Quartet
DESCRIPTION:“a swinging\, expressive improviser… masterpiece” – All Music\n  \nJoshua Redman is one of the most acclaimed and charismatic jazz artists working today. Joshua was born in Berkeley\, California\, and he is the son of legendary saxophonist Dewey Redman and dancer Renee Shedroff. He was exposed at an early age to a variety of music (jazz\, classical\, rock\, soul\, Indian\, Indonesian\, Middle-Eastern\, African). Also\, a wide range of instruments (recorder\, piano\, guitar\, gatham\, gamelan). Then\, Redman began playing clarinet at age nine before switching to the tenor saxophone one year later.  \nJohn Coltrane\, Ornette Coleman\, Cannonball Adderley and his father\, Dewey Redman influenced Redman early on. Also\, The Beatles\, Aretha Franklin\, the Temptations\, Earth\, Wind and Fire\, Prince\, The Police and Led Zeppelin drew Joshua more deeply into music. Joshua loved playing saxophone and was a member of the award-winning Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble and Combo from 1983-86. However\, he always put academics first\, and he never seriously considered becoming a professional musician. \nIn 1991 Redman graduated from Harvard College summa cum laude\, with a B.A. in Social Studies. He had already been accepted by Yale Law School\, but deferred entrance for what he believed was only going to be one year. Then\, Redman won the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition\, propelling him to near-certain stardom. \nOver the past three decades\, the saxophonist\, composer\, and bandleader has consistently demonstrated how to honor music’s verities while expanding its reach in contemporary settings. Redman’s latest\, 2025’s Words Fall Short\, is an organic next step. Thus\, inspiring new collaborators bring this new collection of previously unheard originals to life. \nJoshua Redman – tenor saxophone\nPaul Cornish – piano\nPhilip Norris – bass\nNazir Ebo – drums \nRecommended for fans of Cannonball Adderley\, Roy Hargrove\, Christian McBride and Chris Potter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/joshua-redman-quartet/2025-11-09/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Joshua Redman Quartet
DESCRIPTION:“a swinging\, expressive improviser… masterpiece” – All Music\n  \nJoshua Redman is one of the most acclaimed and charismatic jazz artists working today. Joshua was born in Berkeley\, California\, and he is the son of legendary saxophonist Dewey Redman and dancer Renee Shedroff. He was exposed at an early age to a variety of music (jazz\, classical\, rock\, soul\, Indian\, Indonesian\, Middle-Eastern\, African). Also\, a wide range of instruments (recorder\, piano\, guitar\, gatham\, gamelan). Then\, Redman began playing clarinet at age nine before switching to the tenor saxophone one year later.  \nJohn Coltrane\, Ornette Coleman\, Cannonball Adderley and his father\, Dewey Redman influenced Redman early on. Also\, The Beatles\, Aretha Franklin\, the Temptations\, Earth\, Wind and Fire\, Prince\, The Police and Led Zeppelin drew Joshua more deeply into music. Joshua loved playing saxophone and was a member of the award-winning Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble and Combo from 1983-86. However\, he always put academics first\, and he never seriously considered becoming a professional musician. \nIn 1991 Redman graduated from Harvard College summa cum laude\, with a B.A. in Social Studies. He had already been accepted by Yale Law School\, but deferred entrance for what he believed was only going to be one year. Then\, Redman won the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition\, propelling him to near-certain stardom. \nOver the past three decades\, the saxophonist\, composer\, and bandleader has consistently demonstrated how to honor music’s verities while expanding its reach in contemporary settings. Redman’s latest\, 2025’s Words Fall Short\, is an organic next step. Thus\, inspiring new collaborators bring this new collection of previously unheard originals to life. \nJoshua Redman – tenor saxophone\nPaul Cornish – piano\nPhilip Norris – bass\nNazir Ebo – drums \nRecommended for fans of Cannonball Adderley\, Roy Hargrove\, Christian McBride and Chris Potter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/joshua-redman-quartet/2025-11-09/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE
DESCRIPTION:“brassy\, smooth\, and syncopated with perfect finesse.” – Mpls.St.Paul\n  \nArthur “L.A.” Buckner is one of the Twin Cities’ most creative drummers. He also took iTunes by storm with the release of his project BiG HOMiE. Here\, his August 2020 release reached Number One on the iTunes jazz charts within twenty-four hours. \nBuckner’s music is a fusion of his influences: Gospel\, R&B\, hip hop\, African rhythms\, and jazz. Then\, on BiG HOMiE his music explodes in a fiery journey of syncopation and truth. He has earned the respect of the most trained musical ear to the everyday music lover that appreciates a good “bop.” Here\, Buckner serves as executive producer\, collaborating with some of the finest musicians in Minnesota. Also\, the album included a feature by Mint Condition’s Stokely Williams. Further\, the original single “Ooowee” solidifies L.A. as a writer/producer to be reckoned with. Additionally\, the album includes a creative rendition of “Deja Vu” and a jolting take on “Human Nature”. \nBiG HOMiE is a dynamic and electrifying band based in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. The band leader is Arthur “L.A.” Buckner on drums; Jamani Buckner\, percussion; David Feily\, guitar; David Smith\, keyboards; Jovon Williams\, woodwinds; and Ethan Yeshaya\, bass. Together\, they create a powerful fusion of musical styles\, incorporating elements of funk\, rock\, hip-hop\, Gospel and jazz. With captivating performances and catchy melodies\, BiG HOMiE has been winning over audiences and gaining recognition for their spiritual sound. \nRecommended for fans of Robert Glasper\, Snarky Puppy\, Nate Smith and Butcher Brown.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/l-a-buckner-big-homie-nov8-2025/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T210000
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SUMMARY:Keb' Mo'
DESCRIPTION:“soul and passion… consistent good vibes” – American Songwriter\n  \nIt’s a little over 2\,000 miles from Compton to Nashville. Drop the needle on Keb’ Mo’s latest album\, 2022’s Good To Be\, and you can make the trip in under four minutes. \n“I’ve lived in Nashville for the last eleven years\,” says Keb’\, “but Compton has always been my home. Finding a way to connect those two places on this album was a powerful thing for me. It felt like something I needed to do.” \nGood To Be is a celebration of roots and resilience\, of growth and gratitude\, of hope and memory. Here\, the songs draw on country\, soul\, and blues to forge a sound that transcends genre and geography. Then\, he weaves together past and present into a heartwarming tapestry spanning more than forty years of sonic evolution. Though Keb’ worked with a wide variety of collaborators on the project\, it remains a deeply cohesive work. Additionally\, it is anchored by the five-time Grammy winner’s magnetic vocal delivery and relentless optimism.  \n“I believe that music has the power to heal\,” Keb’ explains\, “and I wanted this album to make people feel good.” \nFor Keb’ Mo’\, that journey began nearly half a century ago. Then\, he landed his first major gig in Papa John Creach’s band at the age of twenty-one. Over the next twenty years\, Keb’ would go on to establish himself as a respected guitarist\, songwriter\, and arranger. Though he recorded a one-off album in 1980 under his birth name\, Kevin Moore\, it wasn’t until 1994 that he would introduce the world to Keb’ Mo’ with the release of his widely acclaimed self-titled debut. Critics quickly took note of Keb’s modern\, genre-bending take on old school sounds. \nRecommended for fans of Taj Mahal\, Robert Cray\, Tab Benoit and Ruthie Foster.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/keb-mo-2/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Blues
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T134021
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SUMMARY:Keb' Mo'
DESCRIPTION:“soul and passion… consistent good vibes” – American Songwriter\n  \nIt’s a little over 2\,000 miles from Compton to Nashville. Drop the needle on Keb’ Mo’s latest album\, 2022’s Good To Be\, and you can make the trip in under four minutes. \n“I’ve lived in Nashville for the last eleven years\,” says Keb’\, “but Compton has always been my home. Finding a way to connect those two places on this album was a powerful thing for me. It felt like something I needed to do.” \nGood To Be is a celebration of roots and resilience\, of growth and gratitude\, of hope and memory. Here\, the songs draw on country\, soul\, and blues to forge a sound that transcends genre and geography. Then\, he weaves together past and present into a heartwarming tapestry spanning more than forty years of sonic evolution. Though Keb’ worked with a wide variety of collaborators on the project\, it remains a deeply cohesive work. Additionally\, it is anchored by the five-time Grammy winner’s magnetic vocal delivery and relentless optimism.  \n“I believe that music has the power to heal\,” Keb’ explains\, “and I wanted this album to make people feel good.” \nFor Keb’ Mo’\, that journey began nearly half a century ago. Then\, he landed his first major gig in Papa John Creach’s band at the age of twenty-one. Over the next twenty years\, Keb’ would go on to establish himself as a respected guitarist\, songwriter\, and arranger. Though he recorded a one-off album in 1980 under his birth name\, Kevin Moore\, it wasn’t until 1994 that he would introduce the world to Keb’ Mo’ with the release of his widely acclaimed self-titled debut. Critics quickly took note of Keb’s modern\, genre-bending take on old school sounds. \nRecommended for fans of Taj Mahal\, Robert Cray\, Tab Benoit and Ruthie Foster.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/keb-mo/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Blues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T134021
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SUMMARY:Sam Grisman Project
DESCRIPTION:“authenticity\, originality\, and passion” – The Bluegrass Situation\n  \nA Note From Sam: “The music that my father David Grisman and his close friend\, Jerry Garcia\, made in the early 1990s (in the house that I grew up in) is not only some of the most timeless acoustic music ever recorded\, it also triggers my oldest and fondest musical memories. What I find most inspiring about this material is their camaraderie. Their love and joy for the music simply oozes out of each recording. It is also impressive how deeply they get beneath their favorite songs. Whether they are originals\, covers\, or traditional/old-time tunes\, the material was curated expertly. \n“My goal in starting Sam Grisman Project is to build a platform for my friends and me to showcase our genuine passion and appreciation for the legacy of Dawg and Jerry’s music. By playing some of their beloved repertoires and sharing the original music that our own collective has to offer\, we will also show the impact that this music has had on our own individual musical voices. Ultimately\, there is nothing that makes me happier than playing great songs with my best friends. My hope is to share that happiness with audiences all over!” \nRecommended for fans of David Grisman\, Jerry Garcia\, Béla Fleck and Sierra Hull.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sam-grisman-project/
CATEGORIES:Americana
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T235900
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:We will be closed on NOV 4 for a private event. BOOK YOUR EVENT HERE: 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/private-event-5/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T210000
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SUMMARY:Kenni Holmen
DESCRIPTION:“Kenni Holmen is a musical freak of nature” –Vulfpeck\n  \n\nKenni Holmen is one of the most active recording and touring musicians from the Twin Cities area. He performed and recorded with many local\, national and international artists over his thirty-year career. \n\n\nKenni has performed with Prince\, Cory Wong\, Michael Bolton\, Celine Dion\, Johnny Mathis\, Tony Bennett\, T.C. Monk\, and Dizzy Gillespie. Also\, Donny Osmond\, The Rev. Billy Graham Crusade\, The Glenn Miller Orchestra\, Doc Severinsen\, and Garrison Keillor. Additionally\, The Minnesota Orchestra and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra\, just to name a few. Kenni has recorded with Janet Jackson\, Rod Stewart\, Prince\, Gladys Knight\, Chaka Khan\, Ben Sidran\, Babyface\, Mandy Moore\, and more. \n\nHolmen remains busy recording album projects and jingles. Also\, he writes\, co-produces and performs with New Age artist Lorie Line\, a role he has held since 1993. This includes a performance at The White House in the fall of 2000. Twin Cities Reader magazine voted Kenni Best Tenor Sax Player. Moreover\, Kenni is also featured with Prince’s long-running horn section\, The HornHeads. With them\, he has toured throughout the United States and Europe since 1992.\nRecommended for fans of Dave Koz\, Cory Wong\, The Hornheads and Prince.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kenni-holmen-nov3-2025/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T210000
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SUMMARY:Joshua Radin
DESCRIPTION:“Radin may be America’s best-kept secret” – American Songwriter\n  \nJoshua Radin emerged in 2004 as an empathetic\, engaging\, and often enthralling troubadour. Over the years\, he’s tallied north of 1 billion streams and moved 1 million-plus albums worldwide. Also\, he scored a gold certification for the single “I’d Rather Be With You.” His music has appeared in over 200 films\, television series\, and commercials. He made multiple showstopping appearances on Ellen (who also enlisted him to perform at her wedding) and Today Show. He has also performed on The Tonight Show\, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!\, and Conan. Additionally\, he contributed “Brand New Day” to a commercial in support of the troops. This came at the request of First Ladies Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden.  \nHe’s played to sold out crowds around the globe. He has shared the stage with Ed Sheeran\, Sara Bareilles\, Ingrid Michaelson\, Sheryl Crow\, Tori Amos and more. Not to mention\, he’s a staunch philanthropist who supports Little Kids Rock and North Shore Animal League America (NSALA). \nFollowing the release of his 2021 acclaimed album The Ghost and The Wall\, Joshua left his material existence behind. Here\, he grabbed a backpack\, packed his guitar\, and hit the road in search of new stories to tell. Those stories comprise though the world will tell me so\, volumes one & two which were released early 2023. During 2025\, he turns the page on the next chapter of his career and life with his tenth full-length LP. Immersing himself in the process mind\, body\, and soul\, he pored over these thirteen tracks\, perfecting each moment. Musically\, he taps into two sides of his sonic palette\, leaning into soul and singer-songwriter stylings while tracing the journey of a romantic relationship. \nRecommended for fans of Amos Lee\, Ingrid Michaelson\, Ray Lamontagne and Brett Dennen.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/joshua-radin/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock/Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T230000
DTSTAMP:20260415T134021
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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-83412/2025-11-01/2/
CATEGORIES:Rock/Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T233000
DTSTAMP:20260415T134021
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:20251031T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T210000
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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:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T134021
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:20251029T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T134021
CREATED:20250609T175902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T213654Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T134021
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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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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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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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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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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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