Dakota Archive

Christmas w/Aaron Neville Quintet feat. Charles Neville

Advance Tickets for these shows are sold out.  Limited seating will be available at the door on the day of the show. Aaron Neville is one of the absolute giants of New Orleans music and one of the most visible figures in the soul world. Neville’s career is as unique and multivalent as his voice, [...]

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Posted on September 30, 2010 by admin 1 Comment

Jana Anderson

Jana Anderson, vocals Chris Lomheim, piano Jason Peterson Delaire, saxophone Gordy Johnson, bass Paul Peterson, drums Recently returned from vocal duties on Fleetwood Mac‘s latest tour, Anderson returns to the club life to sing music from her new jazz CD, At Last. Anderson has spent the last 7 years touring the world as backup singer [...]

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Posted on September 29, 2010 by admin 1 Comment

Vanessa Trouble

This Winona native returns home from New York for one special show! “Vanessa Trouble is a talent that rarely comes along these days…” -Jack Lebo, Big Band Report Vanessa Trouble has been singing and producing shows with numerous artists for over a decade. Residing in New York City she has honed her vocal and performance [...]

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Posted on September 28, 2010 by admin 1 Comment

Josh Rawlings Trio feat. Adam Meckler

Josh Rawlings makes his debut appearance in his hometown roots of Minneapolis. Josh grew up in MN the first 14 years of his life and he’s thrilled to go back and play with notable local jazz trumpet player named Adam Meckler. This evening the band will be playing Josh’s original jazz music mixed with some [...]

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Nachito Herrera

Nachito is one of the world’s great Cuban pianists. His jaw dropping technique and the rich, powerful soulfulness of his playing blend in what is often an amazing display of musical power and emotion. Although he has been residing in Minnesota for the past few years, his renown is growing. He has played at the [...]

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Posted on September 27, 2010 by admin 1 Comment

Stu Katz

Stu Katz, vibraphone/piano Tanner Taylor, piano Steve Katz, bass Jay Epstein, drums Chicago jazz icon Stu Katz makes a rare club appearance in Minneapolis! Katz has been a working jazz pianist and vibraphonist for more than 55 years. Over his long career, he has performed in numerous public venues with young and old bebop luminaries [...]

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We are Booked for a Private Event

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Duke Robillard

“Man, if Duke was my guitarist I could rule the world!” – Muddy Waters The accolades keep rolling in for this accomplished bluesman! 2010 Grammy Nomination for his CD Stomp! 2010 Blues Music Award Winner: Traditional Blues Male Artist of the Year Canadian Maple Blues Awards nomination for BB King International Artist of the Year [...]

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Posted on September 22, 2010 by admin 1 Comment

Under the Radar Benefit feat. C.J. Chenier

The Dakota is proud to host the Under the Radar Foundation’s annual event which raises money for a variety of charities which benefit people “under the radar,” smaller organizations working with under-served populations and the issues that presents. This year the primary benefactors are Jewish Family Service of St. Paul – senior services, support and [...]

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CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band

“contemporary, turbo-charged dance music.” -Boston Globe With a solo career dating back to 1987 and five previous albums under his belt, C.J. Chenier is widely and wildly regarded as one of the genre’s best singers, musicians and live performers. C.J.’s music has always embraced the traditions of his famous father, zydeco legend Clifton Chenier, but [...]

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Posted on September 20, 2010 by admin 2 Comments