“This anniversary is a celebration not only for Dakota but also for the incredible Twin Cities music community that has contributed so much to reaching this historic milestone,” said Lowell Pickett, Dakota founder. “We’re celebrating 40 years of unforgettable music, and paying tribute to the New Orleans roots that have long inspired our stage and our kitchen.” Live Music Lineup The day’s music schedule includes some of Dakota’s most beloved performers and Minnesota music icons, reflecting the venue’s eclectic blend of jazz, soul, funk, and Americana: Nicollet Mall Stage 2-3pm Room3 Collective 3:30-4:30 Jamecia Bennett 5-6pm Tina Schlieske 6:30-7:30 Glen David Andrews 8:30-9:30 The Suburbs Dakota Stage 2:30-3:30 MacPhail Faculty Ensemble 4-5pm Kavyesh Kaviraj & Omar Abdulkarim 5:30-6:30 Nachito Herrara 7-8pm Patty Peterson Presents Jazz Women All-Stars with Ginger Commodore, Connie Evingson, Mary Louise Knutson, Joan Griffith, Sheila Earley and Stephanie Wieseler 9-10pm Davina and the Vagabonds
