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SUMMARY:Isaac Slade (Formerly of the Fray) at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:“A stew of angsty earnestness\, piano melancholy and anthemic melodies” – BBC\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nIsaac Slade is best known as the former frontman of the Grammy-nominated\, multi-platinum band The Fray. Here\, he steps back onto the stage after four years with his first-ever solo tour in 2026. The Songs I Know tour will take audiences through his emotionally resonant songwriting and the life journey that shaped his music. Slade’s performances bring listeners into his intimate\, cinematic vocal style. The show features formative songs and stories\, his genre-defining hits\, and the music that inspired him through the years. With new music releases on the horizon\, Slade will share his latest work. This will reflect a powerful evolution that invites listeners into something honest\, timeless\, and evocative. \n\n\n\nRecommended for fans of The Fray\, Coldplay\, John Mayer and Oasis. \n\n\n\n📸: Ross Bustin \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/isaac-slade-formerly-of-the-fray/
LOCATION:The Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T190000
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SUMMARY:Maruja Limón at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:“breathing new life into flamenco with a captivating fusion.” – Billboard Latin\n  \nMaruja Limón is a female sextet from Barcelona known for their vibrant music that blends flamenco\, pop\, and Latin rhythms. They formed in 2014\, and the group composes and arranges their own songs. Moreover\, they have performed at festivals and venues across Europe\, Morocco\, and Spain\, including Festival Cruilla and Pirineos Sur.  \nOn their 2024 EP Te Como La Cara\, they explore Catalan\, flamenco\, and Latin rumba. Then\, they fuse those traditional forms with experimental electronic sounds\, dembow\, salsa\, and pop. Thus\, they deliver explosive music with lyrics that balance sensitivity and irony.  \nThey gained recognition in Billboard’s On the Radar Latin section after their debut in the Latin Alternative Music Conference. Maruja Limón made their first U.S. tour In January 2025\, captivating audiences and filling venues. For example\, they played Lincoln Center in New York\, the Kennedy Center in Washington\, and made a splash in Philadelphia. There\, their energy and unique sound left a lasting impression. \nRecommended for fans of Las Migas\, Ozomatli\, María Peláe and Ojos de Brujo.
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/maruja-limon/
LOCATION:The Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Global,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T230000
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SUMMARY:Morgan James at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:“A phenomenal talent whose feel for classic soul music is bone deep… This woman is on fire.” – New York Times\n  \nMorgan James has a voice that needs to be heard. After her grandmother heard her sing\, the matriarch paid for James’ voice lessons\, positive that her granddaughter had talent. However\, despite the often-treacherous terrain of the music industry\, James has never tired in her quest. There\, she has tussled with unimaginative label executives\, covered and owned Beatles songs\, and cast a woman as Jesus. Through it all\, James has carved out an enviable career\, always on her own terms. \nJames has a particular taste for inserting herself into men’s spaces. Here\, she twists hyper-masculine songs to her will\, changing their meanings in the process. Furthermore\, she brings that feminist lens to the forefront in her most recent project\, 2025’s Soul Remains the Same. Moreover\, she reinterprets tracks from AC/DC\, Stone Temple Pilots\, and Pearl Jam. “Something I’ve always loved\, and I’ve done throughout my career\, is sing songs that are not just written by men\, but especially made for men\,” she says. “And make them my own.” \nHere\, Soul Remains the Same transforms testosterone-soaked ‘80s and ‘90s radio classics of her youth into poignant\, soulful\, deeply personal covers. “I don’t try to change something to be clever. I don’t want to change something that’s already great\,” James says. “But sometimes I’ll hear a song and think to myself\, ‘This would be amazing with horns\, or what would this sound like with a choir or a B3?’” James picked which tracks to cover after a road trip on which she and her husband belted along to some old favorites. Then\, she created sexy\, bold versions of cuts like Whitesnake’s “Is This Love”. Also\, a deliciously moody version of Smashing Pumpkins’ “Tonight\, Tonight.” \nRecommended for fans of Nina Simone\, Postmodern Jukebox\, Pink Martini and Aretha Franklin.
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/morgan-james-2/
LOCATION:The Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live Music,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Morgan James at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:“A phenomenal talent whose feel for classic soul music is bone deep… This woman is on fire.” – New York Times\n  \nMorgan James has a voice that needs to be heard. After her grandmother heard her sing\, the matriarch paid for James’ voice lessons\, positive that her granddaughter had talent. However\, despite the often-treacherous terrain of the music industry\, James has never tired in her quest. There\, she has tussled with unimaginative label executives\, covered and owned Beatles songs\, and cast a woman as Jesus. Through it all\, James has carved out an enviable career\, always on her own terms. \nJames has a particular taste for inserting herself into men’s spaces. Here\, she twists hyper-masculine songs to her will\, changing their meanings in the process. Furthermore\, she brings that feminist lens to the forefront in her most recent project\, 2025’s Soul Remains the Same. Moreover\, she reinterprets tracks from AC/DC\, Stone Temple Pilots\, and Pearl Jam. “Something I’ve always loved\, and I’ve done throughout my career\, is sing songs that are not just written by men\, but especially made for men\,” she says. “And make them my own.” \nHere\, Soul Remains the Same transforms testosterone-soaked ‘80s and ‘90s radio classics of her youth into poignant\, soulful\, deeply personal covers. “I don’t try to change something to be clever. I don’t want to change something that’s already great\,” James says. “But sometimes I’ll hear a song and think to myself\, ‘This would be amazing with horns\, or what would this sound like with a choir or a B3?’” James picked which tracks to cover after a road trip on which she and her husband belted along to some old favorites. Then\, she created sexy\, bold versions of cuts like Whitesnake’s “Is This Love”. Also\, a deliciously moody version of Smashing Pumpkins’ “Tonight\, Tonight.” \nRecommended for fans of Nina Simone\, Postmodern Jukebox\, Pink Martini and Aretha Franklin.
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/morgan-james/
LOCATION:The Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live Music,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Tina Schlieske Sextet at the Dakota
DESCRIPTION:“one of the most potent singers to ever come out of the Twin Cities.” – Star Tribune\n  \nTina Schlieske\, a Midwestern rock mainstay\, commands a dedicated and passionate following\, especially in her hometown of Minneapolis. She’s best known for fronting the band Tina and the B-Sides. Her inaugural jazz recording\, 2024’s The Good Life\, sees Schlieske embarking on a transformative jazz odyssey. Here\, this is her homage to the greats that have paved the way for voices like Tina’s to celebrate. Further\, she celebrates giants like Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra. Much like the influential rockers she has emulated\, David Bowie\, Tina Turner\, Tina’s reverence for these giants shines through. \nA luminary in the Minneapolis rock and Americana music circuit\, Schlieske’s illustrious career spans over four decades. There\, she has garnered numerous accolades\, including a prestigious star adorning First Avenue’s legendary star wall. Also\, she is renowned for her impassioned vocal delivery and magnetic stage presence. Thus\, Schlieske’s pivot into the realm of jazz signifies a poignant milestone in her already illustrious career. Her transition into this new territory is a testament to her enduring artistic evolution and an exciting progression for her dedicated audience. \nSchlieske has long held an affinity for jazz\, but she left it unexplored until recent years. Here\, this stemmed from an unanticipated desire to delve into the allure of classic standards within the contemporary musical landscape. “There is a certain simplicity in these complicated songs\,” she reflects. “Singing jazz offers me the chance to push the boundaries of my vocal capabilities. It’s a whole new world compared to rock. Here\, the voice becomes another instrument. Maintaining the essence of the melody while infusing personal interpretation presents a thrilling challenge that I find truly exhilarating.” \nRecommended for fans of Indigo Girls\, Etta James\, Lucinda Williams and Melissa Etheridge.
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/tina-schlieske-sextet/
LOCATION:The Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live Music,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T230000
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SUMMARY:The MPLS Men Of Motown at the Dakota
DESCRIPTION:“an unbelievable night of iconic songs” – Explore MN\n  \nWith Special Guests The MPLS Women of MotownFeat. Courtnie\, Kayla & Kathleen Johnson and Kiana Marie \nFeat. Lamont Keten\, Len Jones\, RoShewn Harrington\, David Chill Anderson\, Shayde Stephens \nThis dynamic and soulful show features The Mfellaz and the timeless sounds of Motown. Furthermore\, the music of Stevie Wonder\, Smokey Robinson\, Marvin Gaye\, The Jackson 5\, The Four Tops and the mighty Temptations. \nThe show features The KAJ Orchestra led by Kirk A. Johnson\, formerly of Prince and The New Power Generation. Also\, the music takes you back in time to when these impressive artists created Motown’s danceable arrangements and choreography. \nLamont Keten has been a featured and supporting vocalist for Musicians4Musicians and The Soul Tight Committee. Additionally\, he’s worked with The Maxx Band Soul Experience\, Mid America Talent\, and the world-famous Alexander O’Neal. \nLen Jones has been a featured vocalist for Sounds of Blackness and Musicians4Musicians. He is also a writer and producer for KatPhewd Productions. \nRoShewn Harrington is an in-demand writer\, producer\, and featured artist. He has appeared with the Greats Gone 2 Soon live music series\, Musicians4Musicians\, and Two 4 the Show. \nDavid Chill Anderson has been an acclaimed featured vocalist for many years. Further\, he has appeared in MFellaz\, The Not Guilty Band\, and the Al Green and Bill Withers show. \nShayde Stephens has been a featured vocalist for BKS\, Who Nu\, High and Mighty\, Synergy\, Bella Diva\, and R Factor. \nRecommended for fans of Stevie Wonder\, Marvin Gaye\, Smokey Robinson and The Temptations.
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/the-mpls-men-of-motown-2/
LOCATION:The Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,R&B/Soul
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T203000
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SUMMARY:The MPLS Men Of Motown at the Dakota
DESCRIPTION:“an unbelievable night of iconic songs” – Explore MN\n  \nWith Special Guests The MPLS Women of Motown\nFeat. Courtnie\, Kayla & Kathleen Johnson and Kiana Marie \nFeat. Lamont Keten\, Len Jones\, RoShewn Harrington\, David Chill Anderson\, Shayde Stephens \nThis dynamic and soulful show features The Mfellaz and the timeless sounds of Motown. Furthermore\, the music of Stevie Wonder\, Smokey Robinson\, Marvin Gaye\, The Jackson 5\, The Four Tops and the mighty Temptations. \nThe show features The KAJ Orchestra led by Kirk A. Johnson\, formerly of Prince and The New Power Generation. Also\, the music takes you back in time to when these impressive artists created Motown’s danceable arrangements and choreography. \nLamont Keten has been a featured and supporting vocalist for Musicians4Musicians and The Soul Tight Committee. Additionally\, he’s worked with The Maxx Band Soul Experience\, Mid America Talent\, and the world-famous Alexander O’Neal. \nLen Jones has been a featured vocalist for Sounds of Blackness and Musicians4Musicians. He is also a writer and producer for KatPhewd Productions. \nRoShewn Harrington is an in-demand writer\, producer\, and featured artist. He has appeared with the Greats Gone 2 Soon live music series\, Musicians4Musicians\, and Two 4 the Show. \nDavid Chill Anderson has been an acclaimed featured vocalist for many years. Further\, he has appeared in MFellaz\, The Not Guilty Band\, and the Al Green and Bill Withers show. \nShayde Stephens has been a featured vocalist for BKS\, Who Nu\, High and Mighty\, Synergy\, Bella Diva\, and R Factor. \nRecommended for fans of Stevie Wonder\, Marvin Gaye\, Smokey Robinson and The Temptations.
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/the-mpls-men-of-motown/
LOCATION:The Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:JD Simo & Luther Dickinson: Do The Rump! Tour at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:“straight-up blues with a razor edge guitar slash.” – Americana Highways\n  \nTwo of the most electrifying forces in modern roots music converge! Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars\, The Black Crowes) joins JD Simo (Chris Isaak\, Jack White\, Beyoncé\, Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis). Here\, they unite as a soul-shaking trio with powerhouse drummer Adam Abrashoff. Their chemistry is deep\, their grooves are dirty\, and their shows are a masterclass in high-octane\, roots-infused blues.  \nLuther\, a four-time Grammy nominee\, is celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of North Mississippi Allstars and a brand-new album. Thus\, he is proving his commitment to pushing Hill Country blues forward. JD\, meanwhile\, has built a career on fearless reinvention. In addition to touring with Chris Isaak\, he’s a key creative on the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere. There\, he worked closely with both Bruce and director Scott Cooper\, supervised the music script\, and coached lead actor Jeremy Allen White (The Bear). Additionally\, he contributed heavily to the film’s score and soundtrack.  \nTheir collaborative album Do The Rump! has been making waves\, with lead single “Come On” hitting #1 on SiriusXM Bluesville. Furthermore\, the sound is raw\, hypnotic\, and thrillingly alive—equal parts Hill Country trance\, psych-soul\, and electrified jam.  \nThese trio shows are rare. The music is greasy. And this is your chance to feel it live. \nRecommended for fans of North Mississippi Allstars\, The Radiators\, R.L. Burnside and Anders Osborne.
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/jd-simo-luther-dickinson-do-the-rump-tour/
LOCATION:The Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Live Music,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T233000
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SUMMARY:Dessa at Dakota w Lady Midnight
DESCRIPTION:“Dessa is a rock star… a unique gift for innovative turns of phrase.” – Star Tribune\n  \nSpanning genres and disciplines\, Dessa’s style is defined by tenderness\, ferocity\, candor\, and wit. As a musician\, she’s co-composed for large choirs and crowd-surfed at rock clubs. Also\, she recorded a live album with the Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra and contributed a track to the Number One album The Hamilton Mixtape. Her TED Talk\, which recounts her science experiment on how to fall out of love\, has notched more than 5 million views. She’s written for The New York Times and National Geographic Traveler. Additionally\, she hosted two seasons of a podcast for the BBC. Also\, she’s published several poetry books and literary collections including the memoir-in-essays My Own Devices.  \nDessa’s musical career began in earnest when she was asked to join Minneapolis’ Doomtree collective. Here\, the hip-hop crew is known for bold production\, charismatic lyricists\, and explosive live shows. Then\, she started touring hard as a solo act after her 2010 release A Badly Broken Code. Since then\, she’s released five more full-length albums\, working across sounds and styles. Meanwhile\, she keeps her razor-sharp writing front and center. \n \nLady Midnight is a vocalist and performance artist who draws upon her multidisciplinary background and Afro-indigenous roots to create work that reflects our collective lives. City Pages named Lady Midnight Best Twin Cities Vocalist and named her album\, Death Before Mourning\, Best Album of 2020. She has performed across the country\, sharing stages with legendary acts like Common\, Moby\, Andra Day\, and Aloe Blacc. \nRecommended for fans of Doomtree\, P.O.S.\, Sims and Sage Francis. \n📸: Athel Rogers
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/dessa-2/
LOCATION:The Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Davina and The Vagabonds at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:“This music\, as retro as it may be at times\, feels fun\, frisky and alive.” – American Songwriter\n  \nDavina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene. Their high-energy live shows feature level-A musicianship\, sharp-dressed professionalism and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. Also\, their influences range from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Moreover\, the band is converting audiences one show at a time\, from Vancouver to Miami and across Europe. \nMuch like the music\, the story spurns era\, expectation and classification. The often unbelievable\, sometimes harrowing\, and wholly inspiring journey of Davina Sowers gave birth to her eponymous band in 2004. As the tale goes\, she grew up in the economically depressed Allegheny town of Altoona\, PA. She now describes the town as “awesome in the industrial era\, but horrible for high school.” Then\, she was adopted by her stepfather when he was in his 80s; he passed when she was just 13. Through him and his Edison phonograph\, she first heard the music that would start her journey. For example\, The Ink Spots\, Sidney Bechet\, Louis Armstrong\, Louis Prima\, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and many others. “Great man. He was my angel and still is\,” she says. \nOn her own\, she vividly recalls hours in front of the record player at home. There\, she religiously spun Led Zeppelin\, Black Sabbath and Simon and Garfunkel records belonging to her folk singer mom. \nTo this day\, Davina still refers to music as “my first and eternal love.” Despite early dalliances with classical piano and guitar\, she developed a heavy drug habit in high school. Further\, this morphed into heroin dependency\, left her homeless\, sent her in and out of jail and brought on all manner of trouble. Kicking dope on the streets\, she “got clean\, started the band and worked [her] ass off every day since.” \nRecommended for fans of Pokey LaFarge\, Preservation Hall Jazz Band\, The Hot Sardines and Squirrel Nut Zippers.
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/davina-and-the-vagabonds-3/
LOCATION:The Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T210000
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SUMMARY:The Belfast Cowboys at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:“conjures up the spirit and the songs of Ireland’s greatest export” – Chicago Tribune\n  \nThe Belfast Cowboys is a nine-piece\, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison. Entering their third decade\, they are adept at mixing rock\, blues\, roots and soul sounds. Led by veteran songwriter/guitarist Terry Walsh\, the Cowboys have flourished in the renowned Minnesota music scene. They have consistently packed houses and wowed crowds since 2002. \nTerry Walsh got his start playing in various Twin Cities rock bands. He toured as Slim Dunlap’s bass player in 1997\, opening for Son Volt. In 2001 Terry hit upon the idea of forming a Van Morrison tribute band. Terry spent the rest of the year learning Van songs and building an all-star band. The band played their first show at the old 400 Bar on Saint Patrick’s Day 2002. \nMany musicians have played with the band\, but the ‘A’ team was soon established. It includes Dan Kowalke (guitar\, vocals\, Joe Baumgart (bass)\, Dave Kirby and Dave Haugen (drums\, backing vocals)\, Joe Loskota (keyboards\, backing vocals). The horn section includes Paul Gronert (sax)\, Matt Hanzelka (trombone)\, Tim Martin (trumpet)\, Vic Volare (sax\, flute). Bandleader Terry Walsh (lead vocals\, guitar\, harmonica\, piano). \nThe band has expanded its content over the years to include rock and soul covers. Terry’s own originals have become fan favorites. Now a beloved staple in Minnesota\, the 9-piece Belfast Cowboys averaged over 120 shows a year before the pandemic. The bar-tested troubadours are known for playing epic sets at their weekly Minneapolis gigs and drawing crowds to outdoor festivals. Occasionally they’ll venture beyond the Midwest to play Ireland\, Phoenix\, and New York’s Times Square. Once they opened for the band Chicago in front of 15\,000 people. \nRecommended for fans of Bruce Springsteen\, G.B. Leighton\, Tina and the B-Sides and Van Morrison.
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/the-belfast-cowboys/
LOCATION:The Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Live Music,Rock/Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T210000
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SUMMARY:Altan at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:“The hottest group in the Celtic realm” – The Boston Globe\n  \nAltan is celebrating forty years on the road\, bringing their native music to world-renowned stages. They have played Carnegie Hall\, Sydney Opera House\, and Dublin’s National Concert Hall. They have also played the famous Glastonbury Festival\, Tradfest Temple Bar in Dublin\, and Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Brittany. \nBuilding on this history\, their latest album\, 2024’s Donegal\, has received widespread positive reviews. Altan has long been at the forefront of traditional Irish music. Here\, they blend the raw energy of their native Donegal-fiddle style with a rare\, melodic sensibility. The first-ever Irish traditional band signed to a major record label\, Boston Globe named them “The hottest group in the Celtic realm”. \nThe band’s original members are lead singer and fiddler Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh\, Ciaran Curran on bouzouki\, and Mark Kelly on guitar. Then\, they are accompanied by accordion player Martin Tourish\, and their newest member\, fiddler and singer Clare Friel. \nAltan has shared their music and musicianship with The Chieftains\, Dolly Parton\, Ricky Skaggs\, John Prine\, and more. Embarking on their fifth decade\, their commitment to Donegal’s musical heritage ensures that it will endure for generations to come. \nRecommended for fans of Dervish\, Cherish the Ladies\, The Waterboys and The Dubliners.
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/altan/
LOCATION:The Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Global,Live Music
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SUMMARY:John Oates & The Good Road Band at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:“engaging\, unpretentious voice… sincere and modestly virtuosic” – Acoustic Guitar\n  \nJohn Oates is celebrating twenty-five years as an accomplished solo recording artist. John celebrated this milestone by releasing his newest project\, 2025’s self-titled album Oates. \nOates is a co-founder of the most successful duo in rock history\, Hall & Oates. Thus\, he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The American Songwriters Hall of Fame. Also\, he received the prestigious BMI Icon Award as well as numerous American Music\, MTV awards and multiple Grammy nominations.  \nOates has been part of pop music history’s most iconic moments. For example\, he was part of the groundbreaking “We Are The World” charity session. Further\, Hall and Oates headlined the first Live Aid concert in Philadelphia. More recently\, John is very active with various philanthropic organizations such as Feeding America\, Movember\, Teen Cancer America and more. \nIn addition to having sold over 80 million albums as a former member of Hall & Oates\, he has recorded eight solo albums. He is currently touring the world with his Good Road Band and Acoustic Quartet performing his new original songs. Additionally\, they cover past hits as well as selections of influential music he calls “the songs that made me”. Here\, these are selected from the early days of rock\, soul\, folk and R&B. \nRecommended for fans of Hall & Oates\, Boz Scaggs\, Bruce Hornsby and Jeff Lynne. \n📸: Jason Lee Denton
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/john-oates-the-good-road-band-2/
LOCATION:The Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Live Music,R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:John Oates & The Good Road Band at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:“engaging\, unpretentious voice… sincere and modestly virtuosic” – Acoustic Guitar\n  \nJohn Oates is celebrating twenty-five years as an accomplished solo recording artist. John celebrated this milestone by releasing his newest project\, 2025’s self-titled album Oates. \nOates is a co-founder of the most successful duo in rock history\, Hall & Oates. Thus\, he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The American Songwriters Hall of Fame. Also\, he received the prestigious BMI Icon Award as well as numerous American Music\, MTV awards and multiple Grammy nominations.  \nOates has been part of pop music history’s most iconic moments. For example\, he was part of the groundbreaking “We Are The World” charity session. Further\, Hall and Oates headlined the first Live Aid concert in Philadelphia. More recently\, John is very active with various philanthropic organizations such as Feeding America\, Movember\, Teen Cancer America and more. \nIn addition to having sold over 80 million albums as a former member of Hall & Oates\, he has recorded eight solo albums. He is currently touring the world with his Good Road Band and Acoustic Quartet performing his new original songs. Additionally\, they cover past hits as well as selections of influential music he calls “the songs that made me”. Here\, these are selected from the early days of rock\, soul\, folk and R&B. \nRecommended for fans of Hall & Oates\, Boz Scaggs\, Bruce Hornsby and Jeff Lynne. \n📸: Jason Lee Denton
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/john-oates-the-good-road-band/
LOCATION:The Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Live Music,R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Slum Village w/ Room3 & Kevin Gamble at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:“ill beats\, boastful raps… gritty and soulful music” – Pitchfork\n  \nWith Room3 & Kevin Gamble \nKaleidoscopic jazz fusion collective Room3 joins Slum Village as backing band for the evening. Here\, the live band element adds depth and color to the group’s iconic sound. \nSlum Village is not just a music group\, but a close-knit brotherhood tied together by friendship and their shared musical passions. They emerged in the early 1990s from the dynamic streets of Conant Gardens in Detroit. There\, led by T3\, Baatin\, and the iconic J Dilla\, the group quickly became a cornerstone in Detroit’s hip-hop scene. \nJ Dilla’s enduring influence continued to shape the group. For example\, his protégé\, Grammy-nominated producer Young RJ\, stepped in as a rapper in 2009. Also\, through T3 and Young RJ’s stewardship\, Slum Village has continued to innovate. There\, 2002’s Trinity and standout track “Tainted” are revered among hip-hop fans. Additionally\, 2004’s standout album Detroit Deli featured the popular single “Selfish” with Kanye West and John Legend. \nT3 and Young RJ have been instrumental in preserving and expanding the group’s legacy. Their involvement led to later albums like Villa Manifesto and YES\, which includes posthumous productions by Dilla. Today\, Slum Village remains a celebrated name in the world of Detroit hip-hop. With over a decade of collaboration\, T3 and Young RJ stay true to the group’s founding ethos while introducing new vitality and a contagious zest. \nTheir recent works include singles “Request\,” “Factor\,” “So Superb\,” and the acclaimed 2024 album F.U.N. This album features artists like Cordae\, Larry June\, Elijah Fox\, and Eric Roberson. It highlights their continued commitment to breaking new ground and thrilling audiences globally. Here\, explore their musical journey and experience the sounds that have established them as hip-hop royalty. \nRecommended for fans of J Dilla\, Eric Roberson\, Dwele and Talib Kweli.
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/slum-village-w-room3-kevin-gamble/
LOCATION:The Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,R&B/Soul
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