Dakota Archive

Willie August Project

Ben Siems, guitar TBA, bass Jeremy Hauer, drums Inspired by the current progressive jazz movement, the small group jazz of the 1960s and 70s, and the jazz-folk-rock fusion sounds associated with the ECM record label, The Willie August Project builds its sound around extraordinarily cohesive ensemble playing, with an emphasis on collective improvisation. Each member [...]

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Ashleigh Still CD Release

Ashleigh Still, vocals/piano Nick Salisbury, bass Opening Act Jeremy Ylvisaker, guitar J.T. Bates, drums Jim Walsh has been calling Still “the Eva Cassidy of Woodbury,” and for good reason. The refined pop music that she creates comes from a similarly deep place, a well of experience that lends weight and substance to music that would [...]

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Posted on February 28, 2010 by admin 1 Comment

Missy Raines & the New Hip

“The New Hip is making some of the greatest music you will ever hear- very innovative and bursting with talent.” -San Diego Troubador This is not your typical bluegrass show. Missy Raines has won seven International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year awards, and is gaining the respect of musicians and fans from [...]

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Posted on February 26, 2010 by admin 1 Comment

Nikki and the RueMates

Nikki Matteson, vocals/guitar Rich Rue, guitar/resophonic slide guitar Carrie Deans, bass Acoustic blues rock, soulful old timey & psychedelic folk, with enchanting three-part harmonies. The Ruemates’ 2008 recording, We All Live Together, has earned praise from many corners of the local music industry.

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MPLS Dub Ensemble

Shawn Connelly, keyboards Jacob Hanson, guitar Andy Mark, bass Greg Schutte, drums Simply put, MPLS Dub Ensemble plays dub music. All of its members are very active in the Minneapolis music scene, in many different contexts, but they come together under a common passion for groove.

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CéU

The latest in a great tradition of Brazilian singer-songwriters, CéU’s unique sound combines Afro-beat, soul, and electro-jazz with a voice of unforgettable beauty. From contemporary Brazil comes CéU, with an album blending force and grace. Her roots are in samba, which “sticks to the soles of her feet”. But she covers many other musical territories [...]

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Anoushka Shankar

“Ravi Shankar has said he is waiting for the day when he will be known as Anoushka’s father; he may not have long to wait.” -Boston Globe   One of the most popular sitar players of her generation, Shankar is second in stature only to her father, Ravi. Like the elder Shankar, Anoushka has taken [...]

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Posted on February 20, 2010 by admin 1 Comment

Augsburg Jazz Ensemble

The Augsburg Jazz Ensemble is part of the music department at Augsburg College in St. Paul, MN. The group maintains a regular concert schedule on and off campus, and has performed with Delfeayo Marsalis and Swedish jazz artist Nils Lindberg, as well as other guest artists. These students are great examples of the high quality [...]

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Chick Corea & Gary Burton

” Thirty-eight years later, the crystal silence endures…” read more from Britt Robson’s interview here These two virtuosic improvisors first worked together in 1972, and their album from that year, Crystal Silence, is one of the landmarks of jazz history. Since then the duo has only recorded five other albums, but they perform together nearly [...]

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Posted on February 16, 2010 by admin 1 Comment

Richie Cole & 5 By Design

Richie Cole, alto sax FIVE BY DESIGN Lorie Carpenter-Niska, vocals Sheridan Zuther, vocals Kurt Niska, vocals Michael Swedberg, vocals Terrence Niska, vocals Tanner Taylor, piano Matt Edlund, drums Graydon Peterson, bass  A jazz legend returns to the Dakota!   Alto sax jazz icon Richie Cole and the Twin Cities vocal quintet  Five By Design headline [...]

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