Laurence Juber was a member of Wings, but don’t hold that against him. In fact, know that his rock background gives his acoustic guitar style a greater sense of drama and flow. Martin Taylor is simply one of the greatest fingerpickers working the jazz vein that England has ever produced—his bio right-proudly quotes Pat Metheny describing him as “one of the most awesome solo-guitar players in the history of the instrument.” It adds up to a particularly fine edition of the Dakota’s recent guitar series of gigs. 7 p.m. Jan 31 $30-$40. 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. More info here.—Britt Robson
New York City-based global ensemble Banda Magda’s namesake is Magda Giannikou, a Greek-born, Berklee-educated singer/songwriter/accordionist whose music flits all over the map with cinematic sweep, vibrant colors, and insouciant charm. The charismatic Giannikou sings in six languages and is inspired by many international genres, including French chansons, Malian rhythms, cumbia, and Mediterranean folk. The group’s latest, 2017’s Tigre, weaves jazz, electronica, and rock through samba, border-defying pop, and even a thrilling cover of Pernambucan accordion legend Luiz Gonzaga. 7 p.m. Jan 30 $25—$35. 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. More info here.—Rick Mason