December 2018

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25 Coco Montoya Coco Montoya Searing Blues-Rock Guitar 7PM • $40/35/30 View events	26 Manhattan Transfer Manhattan Transfer Chart-Topping Vocal Jazz Legends 7PM • $65/55/45 Leo Kottke Leo Kottke with special guest James McMurtry Iconic Singer & Guitar Master 7:30PM • $75-45 Manhattan Transfer Manhattan Transfer Chart-Topping Vocal Jazz Legends 9PM • $55/45/35 View events	27 Manhattan Transfer Manhattan Transfer Chart-Topping Vocal Jazz Legends 7PM • $65/55/45 Manhattan Transfer Manhattan Transfer Chart-Topping Vocal Jazz Legends 9PM • $55/45/35 View events	28 Joyann Parker Joyann Parker The Music of Patsy Cline Blues Meets Legendary Country Vocals 7PM • $25/20/15 View events	29 Private Event Private Event View events	30 Davina & The Vagabonds Davina & The Vagabonds Roots Blues Jazz Pop 7PM • $25 View events	1 Davina & The Vagabonds Davina & The Vagabonds Roots Blues Jazz Pop 7PM • $25 View events
2	3	4	5 The Pines The Pines Rich Americana Roots Soundscapes 7PM • $35/30/20 View events	6 Birds of Chicago Birds of Chicago Secular Gospel Americana Duo 7PM • $40/35/30 View events	7 Mina Moore Quartet Mina Moore Quartet w/support by MMYYKK & Brandi Brown Rising Twin Cities Star 7PM • $25/20 View events	8 A Holiday Har Mar Experience Benefitting One Heartland A Holiday Har Mar Experience Benefitting One Heartland 10PM • $35/45/55 View events
9 Private Event Private Event View events	10 Mick Sterling Presents “At Christmas” Mick Sterling Presents “At Christmas” Theatrical Holiday Favorites 7PM • $25/20 View events	11 “Hooked on Hamilton” feat. T. Mychael Rambo “Hooked on Hamilton” feat. T. Mychael Rambo Featuring 15 of the TC’s premier established and emerging vocal artists 7PM • $40/35/30 View events	12 Paris Chansons Paris Chansons Captivating French Jazz Pop 7PM • $45/40/35 View events	13 Paris Chansons Paris Chansons Captivating French Jazz Pop 7PM • $45/40/35 View events	14	15 Greats Gone 2 Soon! Greats Gone 2 Soon! feat. the music of Luther Vandross, Rick James, Isaac Hayes, and Barry White 7PM • $30/25 Greats Gone 2 Soon! Greats Gone 2 Soon! feat. the music of Luther Vandross, Rick James, Isaac Hayes, and Barry White 9:30PM • $30/25 View events
16 Peterson Family Christmas Peterson Family Christmas “Twas the Jam Before Christmas” First Family Of Music 6PM • $35/30 Peterson Family Christmas Peterson Family Christmas “Twas the Jam Before Christmas” First Family Of Music 8PM • $35/30 View events	17 Peterson Family Christmas Peterson Family Christmas “Twas the Jam Before Christmas” First Family Of Music 7PM • $35/30 View events	18 An All-Star TC Tribute to Roy Hargrove An All-Star TC Tribute to Roy Hargrove Celebrating the Life of a Jazz Trumpet Marvel 7PM • $25/20 View events	19 Robert Robinson & Gwen Matthews: Holiday Show Robert Robinson & Gwen Matthews: Holiday Show Soulful Sparkling Celebration 7PM • $35/30 View events	20 Les Nubians Les Nubians Afropean Grammy-Nominated Duo 7PM • $40/35/30 Les Nubians Les Nubians Afropean Grammy-Nominated Duo 9PM • $35/30/25 View events	21 Nicholas David’s Annual St Nick’s Day Show Nicholas David’s Annual St Nick’s Day Show with special guest Joyann Parker Alt Soul Celebration 7PM • $45/35/30 Nicholas David’s Annual St Nick’s Day Show Nicholas David’s Annual St Nick’s Day Show with special guest Joyann Parker Alt Soul Celebration 9PM • $45/35/30 View events	22
23	24 HAPPY HOLIDAYS! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! The Dakota is closed on the 24th to celebrate the holidays with friends and family. Wishing you all a happy and safe Holiday season. View events	25 The Bad Plus The Bad Plus Progressive Jazz Scientists 7PM • $45 The Bad Plus The Bad Plus Progressive Jazz Scientists 9PM • $40 View events	26 The Bad Plus The Bad Plus Progressive Jazz Scientists 7PM • $45 The Bad Plus The Bad Plus Progressive Jazz Scientists 9PM • $40 View events	27 The Bad Plus The Bad Plus Progressive Jazz Scientists 7PM • $45 The Bad Plus The Bad Plus Progressive Jazz Scientists 9PM • $40 View events	28 The Bad Plus The Bad Plus Progressive Jazz Scientists 7PM • $45 The Bad Plus The Bad Plus Progressive Jazz Scientists 9PM • $40 View events	29 The New Standards The New Standards Loved Local Legends 7PM • $40/30 The New Standards The New Standards Loved Local Legends 9PM • $40/30 View events
30 The New Standards The New Standards Loved Local Legends 7PM • $40/30 The New Standards The New Standards Loved Local Legends 9PM • $40/30 View events	31 New Year’s Eve w/Davina & The Vagabonds – Dinner Show New Year’s Eve w/Davina & The Vagabonds – Dinner Show 5:30-6:30PM Charmin & Shapira 6PM • $140 New Year’s Eve w/Davina & The Vagabonds – Cocktail Show New Year’s Eve w/Davina & The Vagabonds – Cocktail Show Includes Midnight Bubbles 10:30PM • $110 View events	1 Davina & The Vagabonds Davina & The Vagabonds Roots Blues Jazz Pop 7PM • $25 View events	2 Nick Lowe Nick Lowe British Pop Icon 7PM • $75/65/50 View events	3 Nick Lowe Nick Lowe British Pop Icon 7PM • $75/65/50 View events	4 Ginger Commodore Ginger Commodore Powerful Jazz and Soul Vocals 7PM • $15 View events	5 Jay Young & The Lyric Factory Present “Bandwidth: Over The Years, Part I Vol 2” Jay Young & The Lyric Factory Present “Bandwidth: Over The Years, Part I Vol 2” Funky Jazz Bass Virtuoso 7PM • $20 View events

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January 2025

Zacc Harris Group

Dexterous Modern Jazz

Jan 14, 2025 • 7PM • $25/20

“dynamic… their interplay is magical.” – All About Jazz Harris Since moving to Minneapolis in 2005, Zacc Harris has earned a reputation as one of the upper Midwest’s top guitarists. City Pages named Harris 2017 Twin Cities Best Jazz Artist. Further, Downbeat Magazine included his 2021 album Small Wonders in its Best Albums of the Year list. critic Bill Milkowski also gave it […]

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One World – The Best of Sting & The Police

Jan 15, 2025 • 7PM • $30/25

Journey through the iconic sounds of Sting and The Police with One World, the ultimate Police tribute band. They capture the electrifying energy and musical genius of the legendary Police trio and the expansive Sting solo catalog. Together, Sting and The Police sold over 200 million records in the 1980s, 1990s and beyond. Led […]

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T. Mychael Rambo & Kevin Kling: An Evening of Songs & Stories

Jan 16, 2025 • 7PM • $40/35

“local theater legend” – Music in MN A unique and entertaining evening with two of the Twin Cities’ truly tried and tested showmen. T. Mychael and Kevin have shared local stages for decades. Their friendship hit the ground running, bonded by growing up with brothers, the glitz and glamour of showbiz, and a love of […]

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Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials

Bottleneck Boogie Blues

Jan 17, 2025 • 7PM • From $35.77

“Scorching and soulful, joyous and stomping.” – Living Blues 2024 BLUES FOUNDATION HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE In Chicago, a city overflowing with unrivaled blues talent, world-renowned Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials have been standing tall for over 30 years. The band’s big sound, fueled by Lil’ Ed’s gloriously rollicking slide work and deep blues string bending, along […]

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Bruce A. Henry Presents: Everyone Under the Sun – A Celebration of Unity and Love

Jan 18, 2025 • 7PM • $35/30

“A true master of the jazz art form.” – Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Renowned vocalist Bruce A. Henry invites audiences to join a transformative evening of soul-stirring music, camaraderie, and inspiration. This exceptional concert takes place just two days before Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. It promises to be an unforgettable journey through the healing and unifying […]

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Anthony David: Hello Like Before – The Songs of Bill Withers

Sublime Acoustic Soul

Jan 19, 2025 • 7PM • $45/40

“smooth but earthy-textured, a blend of Bill Withers… and D’Angelo” – Independent Bill Withers is one of the greatest and best-selling singer-songwriters of all time. He scored such classic hits as “Lean On Me,” “Use Me,” “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lovely Day” and many more. Neo-soul singer/songwriter Anthony David has, for more than a decade, been […]

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Rebirth Brass Band

Incomparable NOLA Brass

Jan 20, 2025 • 6:30PM • $45/40

“there is not a band on earth that is better. Stunning.” – Flea, Red Hot Chili Peppers Whether seen on HBO’s Treme or at their legendary Tuesday night gig at The Maple Leaf, Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band is a true New Orleans institution. Formed in 1983 by the Frazier brothers, the band has evolved from playing the […]

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Rebirth Brass Band

Incomparable NOLA Brass

Jan 20, 2025 • 8:30PM • $40/35

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The Headhunters

Jazz & Funk Legends

Jan 21, 2025 • 7PM • $45/40

“Remarkably masterful, fresh-sounding, and creatively restless” – AllMusic Legendary jazz-funk ensemble The Headhunters celebrated the band’s fiftieth anniversary in 2023. Percussionist Bill Summers and drummer Mike Clark co-lead the band, with NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison on alto saxophone. The band formed around Herbie Hancock‘s classic recordings: Head Hunters in 1973, Thrust in 1974 and Man-Child in 1975. Then, the band continued without Mr. Hancock and has released eight […]

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Jontavious Willis

Modern Delta Blues

Jan 22, 2025 • 7PM • $35/30

“one of acoustic blues’ most exciting voices” – Guitar World Jontavious Willis’s sole mission is to reinvigorate today’s blues with the spirit of the past. He is inspired by a time when the blues were plentiful, and rhythm reigned supreme. Here, Jontavious leverages his unique sound—a synthesis of his Georgia heritage and reverence for traditional […]

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It’s because of concerts like this that I can’t stand living in Los Angeles. Why is it that Lowell Pickett’s Dakota … gets artists and tours to come to Minneapolis, MN and not darken the doors of any club in LA?

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