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SUMMARY:Stella Cole
DESCRIPTION:“vintage superstar” – Postmodern Jukebox\n  \nWith a voice that bridges generations\, Stella Cole has cultivated nearly 2 million social media followers. There\, she connects with them through her fresh interpretations of timeless songs by Judy Garland\, Frank Sinatra\, and Nat “King” Cole. Moreover\, fans and critics often described her as a Laufey-meets-Bublé sensation. Thus\, Cole brings a fresh interpretation of classic repertoire to a new generation. \nCole was raised in rural Illinois on Hollywood musicals like Singin’ in the Rain and The Wizard of Oz. However\, Cole told Elle that she “never expected this life\,” and she has earned praise for her soulful interpretations of the Great American Songbook. Additionally\, she’s earned fans including James Taylor\, David Foster\, and Michael Bublé. Moreover\, she’s performed on The Today Show\, Live with Kelly and Mark\, Tamron Hall\, and toured the U.S.\, Europe\, and Asia.  \n“It’s amazing to think that this music can be a balm for people’s stress and anxiety\,” says Stella. “Don’t forget\, these songs helped people get through the Great Depression and World War II. That’s the most gratifying thing of all\, experiencing how this music can help people.” Here\, Cole remains authentic and faithful to the traditions in which these songs have been heard for all these years. Furthermore\, she adds a personal charisma that transcends the generations. \nRecommended for fans of Emmaline\, Haley Reinhart\, Postmodern Jukebox and Morgan James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/stella-cole-jun1-2026/2026-06-01/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Stella Cole
DESCRIPTION:“vintage superstar” – Postmodern Jukebox\n  \nWith a voice that bridges generations\, Stella Cole has cultivated nearly 2 million social media followers. There\, she connects with them through her fresh interpretations of timeless songs by Judy Garland\, Frank Sinatra\, and Nat “King” Cole. Moreover\, fans and critics often described her as a Laufey-meets-Bublé sensation. Thus\, Cole brings a fresh interpretation of classic repertoire to a new generation. \nCole was raised in rural Illinois on Hollywood musicals like Singin’ in the Rain and The Wizard of Oz. However\, Cole told Elle that she “never expected this life\,” and she has earned praise for her soulful interpretations of the Great American Songbook. Additionally\, she’s earned fans including James Taylor\, David Foster\, and Michael Bublé. Moreover\, she’s performed on The Today Show\, Live with Kelly and Mark\, Tamron Hall\, and toured the U.S.\, Europe\, and Asia.  \n“It’s amazing to think that this music can be a balm for people’s stress and anxiety\,” says Stella. “Don’t forget\, these songs helped people get through the Great Depression and World War II. That’s the most gratifying thing of all\, experiencing how this music can help people.” Here\, Cole remains authentic and faithful to the traditions in which these songs have been heard for all these years. Furthermore\, she adds a personal charisma that transcends the generations. \nRecommended for fans of Emmaline\, Haley Reinhart\, Postmodern Jukebox and Morgan James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/stella-cole-jun1-2026/2026-06-01/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Vincen García
DESCRIPTION:“a searing mixture of incredible chops and mind-boggling groove” – Guitar World\n  \nVincen García is a Spanish bassist from Valencia. Moreover\, critics and fans acclaim him as one of the most prestigious figures in the modern jazz and funk scene worldwide. He has over fourteen years of professional experience and has developed a distinctive\, modern sound marked by energetic and gritty execution. \nBorn into a musical family\, his parents introduced him to performance and touring at an early age. There\, his mother was a vocalist and his father a trumpeter. Then\, he began playing bass in his high school band and developed his craft entirely as a self-taught musician. \nVincen ranks among the most listened-to bassists globally in terms of streaming. Here\, he has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views and reactions. Additionally\, he has become one of the most impactful artists in the genre. Thus\, he has performed at Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland)\, the North Sea Jazz Festival (Netherlands)\, or the Pori Jazz Festival (Finland). His first album\, 2023’s Ventura\, received an overwhelmingly positive reception in cities around the world. García also collaborates on tours with international artists like Cory Wong and Jesús Molina. The artist will present his second album in 2026 with a world tour that will span every continent.  \nAs a result\, he has become one of the most important and influential Spanish artists on the international stage. \nRecommended for fans of Cory Wong\, Mohini Dey\, Matteo Mancuso and Victor Wooten.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/vincen-garcia-jun2-2026/2026-06-02/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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SUMMARY:Vincen García
DESCRIPTION:“a searing mixture of incredible chops and mind-boggling groove” – Guitar World\n  \nVincen García is a Spanish bassist from Valencia. Moreover\, critics and fans acclaim him as one of the most prestigious figures in the modern jazz and funk scene worldwide. He has over fourteen years of professional experience and has developed a distinctive\, modern sound marked by energetic and gritty execution. \nBorn into a musical family\, his parents introduced him to performance and touring at an early age. There\, his mother was a vocalist and his father a trumpeter. Then\, he began playing bass in his high school band and developed his craft entirely as a self-taught musician. \nVincen ranks among the most listened-to bassists globally in terms of streaming. Here\, he has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views and reactions. Additionally\, he has become one of the most impactful artists in the genre. Thus\, he has performed at Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland)\, the North Sea Jazz Festival (Netherlands)\, or the Pori Jazz Festival (Finland). His first album\, 2023’s Ventura\, received an overwhelmingly positive reception in cities around the world. García also collaborates on tours with international artists like Cory Wong and Jesús Molina. The artist will present his second album in 2026 with a world tour that will span every continent.  \nAs a result\, he has become one of the most important and influential Spanish artists on the international stage. \nRecommended for fans of Cory Wong\, Mohini Dey\, Matteo Mancuso and Victor Wooten.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/vincen-garcia-jun2-2026/2026-06-02/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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SUMMARY:Livingston Taylor
DESCRIPTION:“Taylor is a terrific performer: generous\, funny\, wry” – East Greenwich News\n  \nLivingston Taylor’s career as a professional musician spans more than five decades\, encompassing performance\, songwriting\, recording\, and teaching. Thus\, people often describe him as equal parts Mark Twain\, college professor\, and musical icon. Livingston maintains an active touring schedule of over 100 shows a year. There\, he delights audiences with his wit\, warmth\, and expansive repertoire drawn from twenty-five albums\, along with beloved classics. \nAs a songwriter\, Livingston has penned Top Forty hits that his brother James Taylor recorded. Additionally\, he has shared the stage with artists such as Joni Mitchell\, Linda Ronstadt\, Fleetwood Mac\, and Jimmy Buffett. Taylor’s music spans many genres—folk\, pop\, classical\, gospel\, and jazz. His performances range from upbeat storytelling and intimate ballads to full orchestral concerts\, which he delivers with his trademark ease and connection. \nFor over three decades\, alongside his performing career\, Livingston served as a full professor at Berklee College of Music\, There\, he created and taught the acclaimed course Stage Performance. His former students include Charlie Puth\, John Mayer\, Susan Tedeschi\, Molly Tuttle\, Liz Longley\, and Gavin DeGraw. Today\, Livingston takes this course “on the road\,” teaching at colleges and institutions nationwide. For example\, the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami\, NASA’s Goddard Space Center\, and Tulane Law School. He based his book Stage Performance on the course and more than fifty years (5\,000+ hours) of real-world stage experience. Moreover\, performers and presenters have made it a go-to resource for elevating their craft from good to truly professional. \nAn airplane-flying\, motorcycle-riding\, singing storyteller\, Livingston Taylor continues to captivate audiences wherever he performs. Solo\, with a band\, or in front of an orchestra\, Taylor brings heart\, humor\, and humanity to every stage. \n  \n \nChelsea Berry is a Maine-based indie singer/songwriter known for her powerhouse vocals and commanding stage presence. Acclaimed artist Susan Werner once dubbed her “the Pink of folk music”. Here\, this is a nod to Berry’s genre-blending style\, emotional depth\, and vibrant live energy. Additionally\, Berry has built a loyal following through heartfelt songwriting and magnetic performances. \nRecommended for fans of James Taylor\, Linda Ronstadt\, Jimmy Buffett and Joni Mitchell. \n📸: Mim Adkins
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/livingston-taylor-jun3-2026/
CATEGORIES:Folk,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band
DESCRIPTION:“a living link to the old blues tradition.” – Mick Jagger\n  \nIf anyone knows where to find the blues\, it’s Taj Mahal\, a brilliant artist with a musicologist’s mind. Here\, he has pursued and elevated the roots of beloved sounds with boundless devotion and skill. Then\, as he traced origins to the American South\, the Caribbean\, Africa\, and elsewhere\, he created entirely new sounds. As a result\, rock-and-roll icons such as Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones revere him. Also\, ambitious artists toiling in obscurity who are determined to combine sounds in new ways view him as a hero. No one combines tradition and avant-garde approaches as seamlessly. Come hear hits such as “Lovin’ in My Baby’s Eyes”\, Queen Bee”\, & “Everybody is Somebody”.  \nMahal remains an active force in roots music across a career spanning more than six decades. In 2025\, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Also\, he won Best Traditional Blues Album for his collaboration with Keb’ Mo’ on Get On Board. \nTaj Mahal and the Phantom Blues Band form a collaboration between the blues legend and a top-tier backing band. The Phantom Blues Band formed in the 1990s to back Taj Mahal on his album Dancing the Blues. Then\, they embarked on a successful career in their own right while continuing to tour and record with Mahal. Moreover\, they blend various genres like blues\, jazz\, R&B\, and rock. Additionally\, the band members themselves are accomplished studio musicians who have worked with many famous artists. \nRecommended for fans of Keb’ Mo’\, Muddy Waters\, Dr. John and Champion Jack Dupree.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/taj-mahal-the-phantom-blues-band-jun-2026/2026-06-04/
CATEGORIES:Blues
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SUMMARY:Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band
DESCRIPTION:“a living link to the old blues tradition.” – Mick Jagger\n  \nIf anyone knows where to find the blues\, it’s Taj Mahal\, a brilliant artist with a musicologist’s mind. Here\, he has pursued and elevated the roots of beloved sounds with boundless devotion and skill. Then\, as he traced origins to the American South\, the Caribbean\, Africa\, and elsewhere\, he created entirely new sounds. As a result\, rock-and-roll icons such as Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones revere him. Also\, ambitious artists toiling in obscurity who are determined to combine sounds in new ways view him as a hero. No one combines tradition and avant-garde approaches as seamlessly. Come hear hits such as “Lovin’ in My Baby’s Eyes”\, Queen Bee”\, & “Everybody is Somebody”.  \nMahal remains an active force in roots music across a career spanning more than six decades. In 2025\, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Also\, he won Best Traditional Blues Album for his collaboration with Keb’ Mo’ on Get On Board. \nTaj Mahal and the Phantom Blues Band form a collaboration between the blues legend and a top-tier backing band. The Phantom Blues Band formed in the 1990s to back Taj Mahal on his album Dancing the Blues. Then\, they embarked on a successful career in their own right while continuing to tour and record with Mahal. Moreover\, they blend various genres like blues\, jazz\, R&B\, and rock. Additionally\, the band members themselves are accomplished studio musicians who have worked with many famous artists. \nRecommended for fans of Keb’ Mo’\, Muddy Waters\, Dr. John and Champion Jack Dupree.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/taj-mahal-the-phantom-blues-band-jun-2026/2026-06-05/
CATEGORIES:Blues
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SUMMARY:Inara George (of The Bird and the Bee)
DESCRIPTION:“exploring the intersection between jazz\, Tropicalia\, and indie pop” – AllMusic\n  \nInara George is a Los Angeles–based singer and songwriter whose voice and musicality move easily between pop\, folk\, and jazz. Here\, she is best known as one half of The Bird and the Bee with Grammy-winning producer Greg Kurstin. Additionally\, she is a member of The Living Sisters. She has built a rich and varied career that spans acclaimed solo work\, collaborations with VanDyke Parks and Michael Andrews. Furthermore\, her performances range from venues like the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall to beloved Los Angeles clubs like Largo and the Troubadour. \nHer latest release is 2026’s Songs of Douglass and Littell. There\, she revisits music written years ago by her friends and longtime collaborators Philip Littell and Eliot Douglass. The album offers a fresh interpretation of their work—one that veers into new territory for George. Moreover\, she dives more deeply into jazz-inspired phrasing\, harmony\, and mood than ever before. However\, these interpretations fit seamlessly within the arc of her broader catalog. Here\, they reflect the same warmth\, wit\, and melodic imagination that define her earlier work. In performance\, the music from Songs of Douglass and Littell feel like a natural extension of the voice and sensibility that have long been at the heart of her sound. \nRecommended for fans of Nellie McKay\, The Bird and the Bee\, Amos Lee & Ingrid Michaelson.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/inara-george-of-the-bird-and-the-bee-jun10-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Lissie
DESCRIPTION:“a fine songwriter… passionate vocals” – Pitchfork\n  \nIn 2022 Lissie released her critically acclaimed Americana-tinged indie folk album Carving Canyons. Here\, the album is a fresh chapter in an already impressive career. Carving Canyons focuses upon finding an inner strength to face the uncertainties of the future. Further\, she maintains hope to battle personal and social adversity\, no matter how tough those challenges appear to be. \nMost recently\, Lissie released 2025’s Promises\, a covers EP with a unique touch. She has picked a six-song collection of famous and renowned songs that hold personal significance to her own life experiences. Thus\, that personal touch gives the songs an added layer of emotion. There\, Lissie brings something fresh and unique to material that is still instantly recognizable. \nLissie’s storied career took off with 2010’s Catching A Tiger which was certified Gold in the UK. Additionally\, her other three studio albums have all reached the UK Top Twenty. Her previous album\, 2018’s Castles\, was her highest charting record to date when it debuted at Number Nine. Her other experiences include appearances on the TV shows Twin Peaks and most recently Loudermilk. There\, she played Lizzie Poole in the third season and performed her song “When I’m Alone”. \nRecommended for fans of Ellie Goulding\, Neko Case\, Brandi Carlile and Patty Griffin.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/lissie-jun-2026/2026-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
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SUMMARY:Lissie
DESCRIPTION:“a fine songwriter… passionate vocals” – Pitchfork\n  \nIn 2022 Lissie released her critically acclaimed Americana-tinged indie folk album Carving Canyons. Here\, the album is a fresh chapter in an already impressive career. Carving Canyons focuses upon finding an inner strength to face the uncertainties of the future. Further\, she maintains hope to battle personal and social adversity\, no matter how tough those challenges appear to be. \nMost recently\, Lissie released 2025’s Promises\, a covers EP with a unique touch. She has picked a six-song collection of famous and renowned songs that hold personal significance to her own life experiences. Thus\, that personal touch gives the songs an added layer of emotion. There\, Lissie brings something fresh and unique to material that is still instantly recognizable. \nLissie’s storied career took off with 2010’s Catching A Tiger which was certified Gold in the UK. Additionally\, her other three studio albums have all reached the UK Top Twenty. Her previous album\, 2018’s Castles\, was her highest charting record to date when it debuted at Number Nine. Her other experiences include appearances on the TV shows Twin Peaks and most recently Loudermilk. There\, she played Lizzie Poole in the third season and performed her song “When I’m Alone”. \nRecommended for fans of Ellie Goulding\, Neko Case\, Brandi Carlile and Patty Griffin.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/lissie-jun-2026/2026-06-13/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
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SUMMARY:Rodney Crowell
DESCRIPTION:“the King of Country Music” – Pop Matters\n  \nOn his vibrant twentieth studio album\, 2025’s Airline Highway\, Rodney Crowell explores love\, memory\, and musical kinship. Furthermore\, he does so with a new generation of roots artists. Here\, the album captures a spontaneous spirit—blending Crowell’s storytelling prowess with contributions from his talented band. Thus\, Airline Highway reflects on the past while celebrating the present. The album is inspired by the swamp-pop sounds of his youth and was recorded in the heart of Cajun country. From rollicking barnburners to haunting ballads\, Crowell delivers a wise\, joyful meditation on legacy and letting go. Thus\, the album has been described as “a document of falling in love with music all over again”. \nCrowell has long represented a bridge between classic outlaw country\, Americana\, and contemporary songwriting craft. This is evident on his debut album from 1978 as well as on Airline Highway.  \nCrowell’s C.V. is nothing short of astonishing. A songwriting legend\, he’s penned hits for Emmylou Harris\, Johnny Cash\, Waylon Jennings\, Rosanne Cash\, Keith Urban\, and more. He has earned two Grammy Awards\, including Best Country Song for “After All This Time”. Furthermore\, he has seen success as a recording artist\, too. 1988’s Diamonds & Dirt produced an unprecedented five consecutive Number One singles on the country charts. The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inducted Crowell in 2003. \nRecommended for fans of Johnny Cash\, Willie Nelson\, Waylon Jennings and Rosanne Cash.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rodney-crowell-jun17-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana
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SUMMARY:Kronos Quartet: Live Album Recording
DESCRIPTION:David Harrington\, violin\nGabriela Díaz\, violin\nAyane Kozasa\, viola\nPaul Wiancko\, cello \nFor over fifty years\, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet has reimagined what the string quartet experience can be. One of the most celebrated and influential groups of our era\, Kronos has given thousands of concerts worldwide. Additionally\, they have released more than seventy recordings and collaborated with many of the world’s most accomplished composers and performers across many genres. Kronos has received over forty awards\, including three Grammys and the Polar Music\, Avery Fisher\, and Edison Klassiek Oeuvre Prizes. In 2024\, Kronos’ Pieces of Africa album was inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. Most recently\, Kronos Quartet has been selected as the Doomsday Clock Artists in Residence for The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. \nThrough its nonprofit organization\, Kronos Performing Arts Association (KPAA)\, Kronos has commissioned more than 1\,100 works and arrangements for quartet. KPAA also manages Kronos’ concert tours\, local performances\, recordings\, and education programs. There\, in its most ambitious commissioning effort to date\, KPAA has recently completed Kronos Fifty for the Future. Through this initiative\, Kronos has commissioned—and distributed online for free—fifty new works for string quartet. Here\, these are designed for students and emerging professionals\, written by composers from around the world. \nPROGRAM TO BE SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING\nJlin (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Little Black Book **\nAbel Meeropol (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Strange Fruit (inspired by Billie Holiday) +\nNeil Young (arr. Paul Wiancko) / Ohio +\nMichael Gordon / The Sad Park – Part 4: And all the persons that were in the airplane died. *\nJohn Coltrane (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Alabama +\nLink Wray (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Rumble +\nTraditional (arr. Jonathan Berger) / Ya Taali’een ‘ala el-Jabal (inspired by Rim Banna) +\nJ. Fred Coots (arr. Jacob Garchik) / For All We Know (inspired by Nina Simone) +\nAleksandra Vrebalov / My Desert\, My Rose **\nKronos Quartet featuring Joe Rainey and Andrew Broder / TBD \nPROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE\n* Written for Kronos\n** Written for Kronos Fifty for the Future\n+ Arranged for Kronos \nRecommended for fans of Philip Glass\, Laurie Anderson\, Zoe Keating and Bang On a Can All-Stars.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kronos-quartet-jun-2026/2026-06-18/1/
CATEGORIES:Classical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T233000
DTSTAMP:20260414T172919
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SUMMARY:Kronos Quartet: Live Album Recording
DESCRIPTION:David Harrington\, violin\nGabriela Díaz\, violin\nAyane Kozasa\, viola\nPaul Wiancko\, cello \nFor over fifty years\, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet has reimagined what the string quartet experience can be. One of the most celebrated and influential groups of our era\, Kronos has given thousands of concerts worldwide. Additionally\, they have released more than seventy recordings and collaborated with many of the world’s most accomplished composers and performers across many genres. Kronos has received over forty awards\, including three Grammys and the Polar Music\, Avery Fisher\, and Edison Klassiek Oeuvre Prizes. In 2024\, Kronos’ Pieces of Africa album was inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. Most recently\, Kronos Quartet has been selected as the Doomsday Clock Artists in Residence for The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. \nThrough its nonprofit organization\, Kronos Performing Arts Association (KPAA)\, Kronos has commissioned more than 1\,100 works and arrangements for quartet. KPAA also manages Kronos’ concert tours\, local performances\, recordings\, and education programs. There\, in its most ambitious commissioning effort to date\, KPAA has recently completed Kronos Fifty for the Future. Through this initiative\, Kronos has commissioned—and distributed online for free—fifty new works for string quartet. Here\, these are designed for students and emerging professionals\, written by composers from around the world. \nPROGRAM TO BE SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING\nJlin (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Little Black Book **\nAbel Meeropol (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Strange Fruit (inspired by Billie Holiday) +\nNeil Young (arr. Paul Wiancko) / Ohio +\nMichael Gordon / The Sad Park – Part 4: And all the persons that were in the airplane died. *\nJohn Coltrane (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Alabama +\nLink Wray (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Rumble +\nTraditional (arr. Jonathan Berger) / Ya Taali’een ‘ala el-Jabal (inspired by Rim Banna) +\nJ. Fred Coots (arr. Jacob Garchik) / For All We Know (inspired by Nina Simone) +\nAleksandra Vrebalov / My Desert\, My Rose **\nKronos Quartet featuring Joe Rainey and Andrew Broder / TBD \nPROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE\n* Written for Kronos\n** Written for Kronos Fifty for the Future\n+ Arranged for Kronos \nRecommended for fans of Philip Glass\, Laurie Anderson\, Zoe Keating and Bang On a Can All-Stars.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kronos-quartet-jun-2026/2026-06-18/2/
CATEGORIES:Classical
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T210000
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SUMMARY:Kronos Quartet: Live Album Recording
DESCRIPTION:David Harrington\, violin\nGabriela Díaz\, violin\nAyane Kozasa\, viola\nPaul Wiancko\, cello \nFor over fifty years\, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet has reimagined what the string quartet experience can be. One of the most celebrated and influential groups of our era\, Kronos has given thousands of concerts worldwide. Additionally\, they have released more than seventy recordings and collaborated with many of the world’s most accomplished composers and performers across many genres. Kronos has received over forty awards\, including three Grammys and the Polar Music\, Avery Fisher\, and Edison Klassiek Oeuvre Prizes. In 2024\, Kronos’ Pieces of Africa album was inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. Most recently\, Kronos Quartet has been selected as the Doomsday Clock Artists in Residence for The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. \nThrough its nonprofit organization\, Kronos Performing Arts Association (KPAA)\, Kronos has commissioned more than 1\,100 works and arrangements for quartet. KPAA also manages Kronos’ concert tours\, local performances\, recordings\, and education programs. There\, in its most ambitious commissioning effort to date\, KPAA has recently completed Kronos Fifty for the Future. Through this initiative\, Kronos has commissioned—and distributed online for free—fifty new works for string quartet. Here\, these are designed for students and emerging professionals\, written by composers from around the world. \nPROGRAM TO BE SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING\nJlin (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Little Black Book **\nAbel Meeropol (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Strange Fruit (inspired by Billie Holiday) +\nNeil Young (arr. Paul Wiancko) / Ohio +\nMichael Gordon / The Sad Park – Part 4: And all the persons that were in the airplane died. *\nJohn Coltrane (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Alabama +\nLink Wray (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Rumble +\nTraditional (arr. Jonathan Berger) / Ya Taali’een ‘ala el-Jabal (inspired by Rim Banna) +\nJ. Fred Coots (arr. Jacob Garchik) / For All We Know (inspired by Nina Simone) +\nAleksandra Vrebalov / My Desert\, My Rose **\nKronos Quartet featuring Joe Rainey and Andrew Broder / TBD \nPROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE\n* Written for Kronos\n** Written for Kronos Fifty for the Future\n+ Arranged for Kronos \nRecommended for fans of Philip Glass\, Laurie Anderson\, Zoe Keating and Bang On a Can All-Stars.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kronos-quartet-jun-2026/2026-06-19/1/
CATEGORIES:Classical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T233000
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CREATED:20260318T151356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T192608Z
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SUMMARY:Kronos Quartet: Live Album Recording
DESCRIPTION:David Harrington\, violin\nGabriela Díaz\, violin\nAyane Kozasa\, viola\nPaul Wiancko\, cello \nFor over fifty years\, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet has reimagined what the string quartet experience can be. One of the most celebrated and influential groups of our era\, Kronos has given thousands of concerts worldwide. Additionally\, they have released more than seventy recordings and collaborated with many of the world’s most accomplished composers and performers across many genres. Kronos has received over forty awards\, including three Grammys and the Polar Music\, Avery Fisher\, and Edison Klassiek Oeuvre Prizes. In 2024\, Kronos’ Pieces of Africa album was inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. Most recently\, Kronos Quartet has been selected as the Doomsday Clock Artists in Residence for The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. \nThrough its nonprofit organization\, Kronos Performing Arts Association (KPAA)\, Kronos has commissioned more than 1\,100 works and arrangements for quartet. KPAA also manages Kronos’ concert tours\, local performances\, recordings\, and education programs. There\, in its most ambitious commissioning effort to date\, KPAA has recently completed Kronos Fifty for the Future. Through this initiative\, Kronos has commissioned—and distributed online for free—fifty new works for string quartet. Here\, these are designed for students and emerging professionals\, written by composers from around the world. \nPROGRAM TO BE SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING\nJlin (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Little Black Book **\nAbel Meeropol (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Strange Fruit (inspired by Billie Holiday) +\nNeil Young (arr. Paul Wiancko) / Ohio +\nMichael Gordon / The Sad Park – Part 4: And all the persons that were in the airplane died. *\nJohn Coltrane (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Alabama +\nLink Wray (arr. Jacob Garchik) / Rumble +\nTraditional (arr. Jonathan Berger) / Ya Taali’een ‘ala el-Jabal (inspired by Rim Banna) +\nJ. Fred Coots (arr. Jacob Garchik) / For All We Know (inspired by Nina Simone) +\nAleksandra Vrebalov / My Desert\, My Rose **\nKronos Quartet featuring Joe Rainey and Andrew Broder / TBD \nPROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE\n* Written for Kronos\n** Written for Kronos Fifty for the Future\n+ Arranged for Kronos \nRecommended for fans of Philip Glass\, Laurie Anderson\, Zoe Keating and Bang On a Can All-Stars.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kronos-quartet-jun-2026/2026-06-19/2/
CATEGORIES:Classical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T210000
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SUMMARY:Kevin Kling & Larry Long
DESCRIPTION:“The interplay of song and story between these two longtime friends is magical. They build off of each other to share personal history that powerfully evokes time\, place\, and community.” –John Crippen\, Hennepin History Museum\n  \nGiven the number of “World’s Greatest Dad” coffee mugs\, there seems to be a fair bit of elasticity in the voting process. Larry Long and Kevin Kling are two of Minnesota’s prodigal sons. Here\, they celebrate in story and song some of the fathers and father figures that helped sculpt their lives. Larry also brings the perspective of a father and grandfather. An evening to share a laugh\, maybe shed a tear\, as they remember the men who gave it their all. If you are a dad\, a future dad\, have a dad\, know a dad… Or none of the above and just want to have a great time\, this is the show for you. \nKling and Long have been friends since they traveled the Mississippi River together in 1983. Then\, Kevin worked with Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater’s Circle of Water Circus. Also\, Larry was with the Misissippi River Revival. Moreover\, both share a deep connection to community\, family and this incredible region. \n  \n“they were both at their best – their wisdom\, their performance\, their humanity.” – Marge Ostroushko\n  \nLarry is a force in the folk music world. There\, he works with First Nations\, farmers\, Labor\, the environment\, elders and kids\, royalty and paupers. Furthermore\, his voice and guitar are at times a beacon\, a eulogy\, battle cry\, a comfort\, a prayer\, a celebration. \nKevin is a storyteller\, performing in libraries\, gymnasiums\, hospitals\, and VFWs. Additionally\, off-Broadway\, The Guthrie\, PBS\, the National Storytelling Festival. He is known for stories with humor and heart. \nRecommended for fans of Mark Twain\, Pete Seeger\, Garrison Keillor\, Arlo Guthrie\, Bill Evans\, and John Prine.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kevin-kling-larry-long-jun20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T172919
CREATED:20260317T173842Z
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SUMMARY:John Pizzarelli Trio: Dear Mr. Bennett
DESCRIPTION:“A tour de force… a rare entertainer of the old school.” – Seattle Times \n  \nGrammy-winning guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli celebrates the centennial of iconic singer Tony Bennett with a pair of heartfelt tributes. 2026’s Dear Mr. Bennett features Pizzarelli’s trio with bassist Mike Karn and pianist Isaiah J. Thompson. Here\, they perform timeless songs that Bennett made famous. Then\, a 5-song EP will follow on August 7\, the week of Bennett’s 100th birthday \nWhen Tony Bennett passed away in July 2023\, the entire world of music felt the loss. Few artists have made as profound an impact over such a wide range of styles and eras. For example\, Bennett’s connections spanned Frank Sinatra\, Bill Evans\, Willie Nelson and Lady Gaga. \nFor world-renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli\, Bennett was more than simply an influence. Pizzarelli’s late father\, the revered guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli\, was a frequent sideman for the legendary singer. There\, Bucky appeared on albums including 1960’s To My Wonderful One and 1969’s I’ve Gotta Be Me. Later\, John got his own opportunity to accompany Bennett for a radio broadcast with pianist Ralph Sharon and bassist Jay Leonhart. \nThe admiration ran both ways – Bennett often attended many of Pizzarelli’s performances. Additionally\, he sketched Pizzarelli’s likeness on two occasions. In fact\, Bennett created the charming artwork that graces the cover of Dear Mr. Bennett. Moreover\, he rendered it during an engagement at Feinstein’s nightclub at New York’s Loews Regency hotel. \nRecommended for fans of Bucky Pizzarelli\, Frank Vignola\, Howard Alden and Russell Malone.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-pizzarelli-trio-dear-mr-bennett-jun22-2026/2026-06-22/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T230000
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SUMMARY:John Pizzarelli Trio: Dear Mr. Bennett
DESCRIPTION:“A tour de force… a rare entertainer of the old school.” – Seattle Times \n  \nGrammy-winning guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli celebrates the centennial of iconic singer Tony Bennett with a pair of heartfelt tributes. 2026’s Dear Mr. Bennett features Pizzarelli’s trio with bassist Mike Karn and pianist Isaiah J. Thompson. Here\, they perform timeless songs that Bennett made famous. Then\, a 5-song EP will follow on August 7\, the week of Bennett’s 100th birthday \nWhen Tony Bennett passed away in July 2023\, the entire world of music felt the loss. Few artists have made as profound an impact over such a wide range of styles and eras. For example\, Bennett’s connections spanned Frank Sinatra\, Bill Evans\, Willie Nelson and Lady Gaga. \nFor world-renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli\, Bennett was more than simply an influence. Pizzarelli’s late father\, the revered guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli\, was a frequent sideman for the legendary singer. There\, Bucky appeared on albums including 1960’s To My Wonderful One and 1969’s I’ve Gotta Be Me. Later\, John got his own opportunity to accompany Bennett for a radio broadcast with pianist Ralph Sharon and bassist Jay Leonhart. \nThe admiration ran both ways – Bennett often attended many of Pizzarelli’s performances. Additionally\, he sketched Pizzarelli’s likeness on two occasions. In fact\, Bennett created the charming artwork that graces the cover of Dear Mr. Bennett. Moreover\, he rendered it during an engagement at Feinstein’s nightclub at New York’s Loews Regency hotel. \nRecommended for fans of Bucky Pizzarelli\, Frank Vignola\, Howard Alden and Russell Malone.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-pizzarelli-trio-dear-mr-bennett-jun22-2026/2026-06-22/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T172919
CREATED:20260331T175802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T134157Z
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Alchemy
DESCRIPTION:“Utter perfection.” – PopMatters\n  \nGreg Carmichael says\, “Well at least nobody could ever accuse us of releasing too much music! But I think our fans know by now that we’re a little obsessive about only releasing music when we have something ready that we really love.” There\, they released their latest EP\, The Empire of Lights\, in 2025. \nHere\, the four tracks on their latest release revisit familiar themes for longtime fans. Moreover\, they play a western shuffle on “8\,000 Miles” and inject reggae flavours into “Alisio”. Also\, they deliver upbeat joy on “Back to Back” and the laid-back groove of “Other People”. “We hope there’s something here for everyone\,” says Miles Gilderdale. “We’re very lucky that over the years we’ve found fans that just get what we’re doing\, so we can wear our influences on our sleeves and not have to try and fit into any one style.’ \nThe band has been recording and touring for over thirty-five years. However\, that spirit of never trying to fit in may help explain the band’s longevity. Here\, they just make music that they love. “I feel really grateful that we’ve been on such a long journey with our fans and they’re still there with us.” Greg says\, “We talk after shows and it’s always such an honor to hear the stories of how our music has been the soundtrack to so many people’s lives.” \nHere\, this EP starts a series of shorter musical releases that will eventually combine into a full album. Miles says\, ‘We know that these days people listen to our music in lots of different ways. But I think we all remember the thrill of bringing a new record home and listening from start to finish. So we try and make sure everything we release works in that way as well as on playlists.” \nRecommended for fans of Fourplay\, David Benoit\, Peter White and Larry Carlton.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/acoustic-alchemy-jun23-2026/2026-06-23/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T230000
DTSTAMP:20260414T172919
CREATED:20260331T175802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T134157Z
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Alchemy
DESCRIPTION:“Utter perfection.” – PopMatters\n  \nGreg Carmichael says\, “Well at least nobody could ever accuse us of releasing too much music! But I think our fans know by now that we’re a little obsessive about only releasing music when we have something ready that we really love.” There\, they released their latest EP\, The Empire of Lights\, in 2025. \nHere\, the four tracks on their latest release revisit familiar themes for longtime fans. Moreover\, they play a western shuffle on “8\,000 Miles” and inject reggae flavours into “Alisio”. Also\, they deliver upbeat joy on “Back to Back” and the laid-back groove of “Other People”. “We hope there’s something here for everyone\,” says Miles Gilderdale. “We’re very lucky that over the years we’ve found fans that just get what we’re doing\, so we can wear our influences on our sleeves and not have to try and fit into any one style.’ \nThe band has been recording and touring for over thirty-five years. However\, that spirit of never trying to fit in may help explain the band’s longevity. Here\, they just make music that they love. “I feel really grateful that we’ve been on such a long journey with our fans and they’re still there with us.” Greg says\, “We talk after shows and it’s always such an honor to hear the stories of how our music has been the soundtrack to so many people’s lives.” \nHere\, this EP starts a series of shorter musical releases that will eventually combine into a full album. Miles says\, ‘We know that these days people listen to our music in lots of different ways. But I think we all remember the thrill of bringing a new record home and listening from start to finish. So we try and make sure everything we release works in that way as well as on playlists.” \nRecommended for fans of Fourplay\, David Benoit\, Peter White and Larry Carlton.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/acoustic-alchemy-jun23-2026/2026-06-23/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T172919
CREATED:20260326T202032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T135901Z
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SUMMARY:L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE: EP Release
DESCRIPTION:“brassy\, smooth\, and syncopated with perfect finesse.” – Mpls.St.Paul\n  \nArthur L.A. Buckner is a drummer extraordinaire\, performing musician\, teaching artist\, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a master’s degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music. Over the last four years\, L.A. Buckner & Big Homie have released two critically acclaimed albums. Additionally\, they have performed to sold out audiences in venues across the country.  \nIn August 2020\, L.A. took iTunes by storm with the release of his debut album BiG HOMiE. There\, the album reached Number One on the Jazz chart within twenty-four hours of its release.  \nIn October 2024\, L.A. released his second album entitled Norfside. Here\, Norfside brings his musical vision full circle\, back to his roots. Moreover\, the new album pays homage to the community and the music he grew up with. Also\, Buckner honors the many other “Norfside” musicians that blazed a trail for him to follow. The album was produced by L.A. and the band\, mixed by Jesse Ray Ernster\, and mastered by the legendary Herb Powers. The new album is a step ahead from the previous album\, musically and sonically. Also\, it takes the band to a variety of new destinations. \nRecommended for fans of Robert Glasper\, Snarky Puppy\, Nate Smith and Butcher Brown.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/l-a-buckner-big-homie-ep-release-jun25-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T172919
CREATED:20260408T165336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T133728Z
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SUMMARY:Stanley Jordan
DESCRIPTION:“a virtuosic tour de force” – L.A. Times\n  \nGuitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan’s career took flight in 1985 with commercial and critical acclaim. Since then\, he has consistently displayed a chameleonic musical persona of openness\, imagination\, versatility and maverick daring. Here\, he displays bold reinventions of classical masterpieces or soulful explorations through pop-rock hits. Also\, blazing straight ahead jazz forays and ultramodern improvisational works\, solo or with a group. Thus\, Jordan can always be counted on to take listeners on breathless journeys into the unexpected. \n“Jordan’s revolutionary approach to the instrument [is] shocking.” – All Music\nKey to Jordan’s fast-track acclaim is his mastery of a special technique on the guitar’s fretboard. Instead of conventional strumming and picking\, Jordan’s innovative “touch technique” is an advanced form of two-handed tapping. While a handful of others use similar techniques\, Stanley’s fluid\, multi-layered textures and sheer virtuosity raise the bar for excellence. However\, his technique\, though impressive\, is always a means to a musical end. \n”To see and hear Stanley Jordan play guitar is to witness higher-level instrumental performance.” — Roanoke Times\nHis music is imbued with a warmth and sensitivity that has captured the imagination of listeners worldwide. A classically trained pianist before playing guitar\, Jordan wanted greater freedom in voicing chords on his guitar. Then\, he applied piano principles to do so. Furthermore\, Jordan’s touch technique allows the guitarist to play melody and chords simultaneously with an unprecedented level of independence. It also allows Jordan to play simultaneously on two different guitars\, or even on guitar and piano. \nJordan has received four Grammy nominations. Additionally\, his 2011 album Friends was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. L.A. Times jazz critic Leonard Feather wrote\, “Genius is a word often tossed around in musical circles. But it has been rightfully applied to Stanley Jordan.” \nRecommended for fans of Pat Metheny\, Al Di Meola\, Larry Coryell and John McLaughlin.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/stanley-jordan-jun26-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T172919
CREATED:20260310T220335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T131420Z
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SUMMARY:Holly Cole
DESCRIPTION:“intensely original\, full of emotion\, suave sophistication\, and expression” – AllMusic\n  \nHolly Cole isn’t one of those artists who falls into any one category. Her smoky voice is sultry\, her arrangements smart and sexy. Additionally\, she and her musicians very uniquely reshape traditional jazz\, pop and country standards.  \nCole recently released her thirteenth studio album\, 2025’s Dark Moon. There\, she teamed up with her long-time live performance partners along with additional musicians to create rich harmonies and layers. Thus\, this album is a true ensemble project that highlights her signature style. The first featured single is “No Moon At All”\, an up-tempo\, sexy version of the track originally recorded by Peggy Lee. Here\, she features a wonderful Howard Levy (2-time Grammy winner\, friend\, and original member of the Flecktones) harmonica solo. \nMs. Cole is a is a world-renowned Juno award winning Canadian singer who began her career in 1989. Then\, she released her 4-song EP Christmas Blues followed by her debut album\, 1990’s Girl Talk. In 1992\, she released Blame It on My Youth which included her version of “Calling You”\, a hit single in Japan. The next album\, Don’t Smoke In Bed featured her rendition of Johnny Nash’s “I Can See Clearly Now”. Then\, her following release\, the critically acclaimed Temptation\, showcased material exclusively written by Tom Waits\, one of Holly’s favorite songwriters.  \nShe has gone on to record many more full-length recordings including her latest\, 2025’s Dark Moon. There\, she and her wonderful band reinvent songs from Marty Balin\, Peggy Lee\, Hal David\, Burt Bacharach and Johnny Mercer. \nRecommended for fans of Peggy Lee\, Diana Krall\, Jane Monheit and Rickie Lee Jones.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/holly-cole-jun28-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T172919
CREATED:20260401T144500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T134143Z
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SUMMARY:Anders Osborne
DESCRIPTION:“mix of Neil Young meets Jackson Browne style” – Glide\n  \nOn his seventeenth album\, singer-songwriter Anders Osborne describes 2024’s Picasso’s Villa\, “a condensed story about living in America between 2018-2021. The fears\, confusion\, deep joy and peace achieved through true friendship\, family\, community\, hours of meditation and detachment from ego.”  \nFurther\, Osborne has been in a twelve-step program for fifteen years. He explains\, “The biggest change in getting sober was the focus on meditation and prayer\, just looking more inward. When I’m sleeping in 140 different beds a year\, eating unhealthy foods\, meditation is what keeps me centered. Holding myself in that sacred space for a while is what makes it possible for me to do all this.” \nAfter living and performing in New Orleans for almost four decades\, Osborne has become a fixture of that musical community. Thus\, Guitar Player called him “the poet laureate of Louisiana’s fertile roots music scene.” Also\, New Orleans’ Gambit Weekly honored Osborne as Entertainer of The Year. Additionally\, OffBeat named him the Crescent City’s Best Guitarist on three occasions\, and the Best Songwriter twice. He has appeared at Jazz Fest for over thirty-five years. \nIn addition to his solo shows\, Osborne performed with the North Mississippi All-Stars\, Toots and the Maytals\, and John Scofield. Also\, The Meters\, Derek Trucks\, Warren Haynes\, Stanton Moore\, Phil Lesh\, Jackie Greene\, Bonnie Raitt\, Dr. John\, and Taj Mahal. Osborne appeared as himself in an episode of the HBO series Treme. Also\, he taught a course about art and the music business at Tulane University. Osborne has collaborated with Steve Earle at the annual Camp Copperhead songwriting camp since 2019. \nRecommended for fans of Tab Benoit\, The Radiators\, Devon Allman and North Mississippi All-Stars.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/anders-osborne-jun29-2026/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Rock
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