Dakota Archive

Tampered Seals

Made up of 4 of the Twin Cities most excellent musicians, Tampered Seals comes at you like a whirlwind combining feels and textures from all over the world. Bill Mike (guitars) brings his explosive and funky riffs into an improvisational setting while still maintaining his innate pop sensibilities. Park Evans (guitars) weaves his textural magic [...]

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Snowblind

Formed in 2005 by music students at the University of Minnesota, their goals were to write original compositions, rehearse frequently to develop a deep sense of ensemble, and to perform as much as possible in the Twin Cities area. They have done that and more, performing at several clubs, most notably the Artist’s Quarter and [...]

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The Girls

The Girls, Lori Dokken, Judi Donaghy, Erin Schwab and Patty Peterson, have been cooking up new arrangements filled with the fabulous four part harmonies that Twin Cities’ audiences have been eating up for the past six years. The youngest in the group, Erin Schwab, brings a vast musical theatre background and is the anchor of [...]

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Lil' Black Blondie

The rhythm section of breakout pop sensation Black Blondie plays improvised dub music and other beat-heavy groove music. The synchronicity between bass player Liz Draper and keyboard/electronic sound-maker Tasha Baron is worth the price of admission, with Joey Phillips keeping things interesting behind the drumset. Black Blondie vocalist Samahra will be making an appearance, joining [...]

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Posted on January 27, 2009 by admin 1 Comment

Jeff Lorber/Christian Scott Quintet

Grammy-nominated keyboardist Jeff Lorber brings a formidable quintet to the Dakota for two nights, including young trumpet phenom Christian Scott, guitarist Matthew Stevens and drummer Tony Moore. Uniquely combining elements of funk, rock, R&B and electric jazz, Lorber had a hand in creating the sound known today as smooth jazz. As the leader of the [...]

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Posted on January 25, 2009 by admin 1 Comment

Jenny Dalton

This pianist/songwriter writes finely crafted ethereal pop music that showcases her enchanting voice, stark piano playing, and lush instrumentation. “Fans of Tori Amos, Rachael Sage and Magdalen Hsu-Li will rejoice in this melodic, piano-based drama-pop opus from the Minneapolis-based indie artist.” – Curve Magazine March 2009 Jenny’s band includes: Jenny Dalton – Piano/vox Eliza Blue [...]

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Judy Donaghy and Debbie Duncan

Two amazing voices converge for one night of great music! The versatile and accomplished Donaghy heads the voice department at McNally Smith College of Music. She is a member of Bobby McFerrin’s Voicestra, which recently returned from a North American tour that included Carnegie Hall. Around the metro area she sings with Lori Dokken, Erin [...]

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Tierney Sutton

For 15 years the Tierney Sutton Band has been reinventing standards, producing shockingly cool original music, and changing people’s perception of what a collaborative jazz ensemble can do. So much more than a singer-backed-by-able-musicians outfit, this group takes an egalitarian, synergistic method to creating their music. The group is fronted by Sutton’s strikingly smooth voice, [...]

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Lee Engele

“Local songbird Lee Engele swings through the tunes with the greatest of ease, taking her listeners along for an evocative ride.” – Andrea Canter, Jazz Police “Lee is a wonderful vocalist who never fails to move her audiences with her passionate and sensual delivery of well thought musical arrangements. Lee always surrounds herself with the [...]

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Posted on January 24, 2009 by admin 1 Comment

Aakash Mittal Quartet

This Boulder, CO based saxophonist melds jazz techniques with East Indian musical traditions in his moving original music. His recent recording, Possible Beginnings, is an excellent representation of these cross-cultural ideas. While rooted in traditional jazz, there are Indian meters, rhythmic cycles, and raga-informed melodies throughout his music. He brings his quartet to the Dakota [...]

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