JazzMN Orchestra featuring Morgan James: Classically trained at Juilliard, James is a soul singer who has done Broadway (“Addams Family,” “Godspell,” “Motown: The Musical”) and cabaret (shows about Paul Simon as well as Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon and Carole King). Because one of her cabaret presentations is a tribute to the great vocalist/activist Nina Simone, James is a natural to accompany the veteran JazzMN Orchestra, under the direction of Pete Whitman, in its salute to the “Young Gifted and Black” singer.
JAZZMN ORCHESTRA feat. MORGAN JAMES
The Music of Nina Simone
FEB 27 • 6:30 & 8:30PM
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Late ‘90s hitmaker Edwin McCain of “I’ll Be” fame is back with “Lucky,” his first album of new material in 15 years.
EDWIN MCCAIN
MAR 2 • 7PM
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The Twin Cities’ own Belfast Cowboys bring their horn-fueled Van Morrison repertoire to downtown Minneapolis.
THE BELFAST COWBOYS
MAR 3 • 7PM
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Bobby Commodore: He’s been a drummer around town for decades, most notably with Moore By Four and Ginger Commodore, his wife, among many others, and he was the sound engineer at the Dakota for many years. In addition to being distinguished Twin Cities musicians, the Commodores are the parents of two standout next gen forces, singer Ashley Commodore, aka Ash Smash, and drummer Brandon Commodore, who has played with Mint Condition, Stokley and his own NRG. Bobby is celebrating his 72nd birthday and, after lugging his drum kit around, he’s retiring from performing. To observe the occasion, he’s invited some old and new friends, including singers Erin Schwab, G Sharp, Sam Brown, John Jamison II and, of course, Ashley Commodore.
BOBBY COMMODORE’S 72nd BIRTHDAY & RETIREMENT JAM
w/Special Guests of Past & Present
MAR 4 • 7PM
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Serbian-born, L.A.-based award-winning modern blues guitar star Ana Popovic is back at the Dakota.
ANA POPOVIC
MAR 5 • 7PM
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