Chris Botti

With a solo career spanning two decades, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre.

Céu

With a musical career spanning nineteen years, Céu has enchanted audiences worldwide with her soulful melodies and eclectic rhythms. With seven albums and prestigious awards including one Grammy nomination and three Latin Grammys, her talent knows no bounds. From captivating performances at renowned festivals like Coachella and Rock in Rio to mesmerizing crowds at iconic venues and collaborations with music icons like Herbie Hancock, Céu's music transcends geographical boundaries.

Atwater GM Car Show

Get ready - We are gearing up for our 3rd Annual Car Show here at #AtwaterGM in Aitkin, MN!

Check back closer to the date with more information. We can't wait to see you all there!

Cars, food, music, and apple pie! Where could you go wrong?Voting from 1030 to 1130. 7 different awards to be awarded around 1230. No registration fee but we will be collecting donations for charity!

Please call to register your ride.

Aitkin Riverboat Heritage Days

2025 Riverboat Heritage Days
We are working on making this event bigger and better than ever and want to get the word out ASAP so you can join us! Date: August 1st & 2nd Location: Aitkin, MN
Highlights of the Event:

That Girl Lay Lay

That Girl Lay Lay brings her “Growing Pains Tour” to Uptown Theater on July 24th. It's the perfect event for kids and parents alike!

Omar Abdulkarim Quartet

Omar Abdulkarim has been playing trumpet since the early age of 14 months. Omar holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance from the renowned New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. Also, he has shared the stage with Roy Hargrove, Redman, Method Man, KRS-ONE and Talib Kweli to mention a few. Omar has also had the pleasure of performing with Nicholas Payton’s Television Studio Orchestra and Valerie Ponomarev’s Big Band. Furthermore, Omar has written and recorded with Lauryn Hill and Jose James.

Future & Metro Boomin

Future & Metro Boomin bring their “We Trust You Tour” to the Xcel Energy Center on July 31st, 2024. Get your tickets now!

The Front Bottoms

The Fillmore Minneapolis welcomes The Front Bottoms to the stage on September 22nd! Special guests to be announced!

Louis Armstrong Birthday Bash w/ The Boat Note Five

This year we celebrate the 123rd anniversary of the birth of Louis Armstrong. The Dakota is the only place in town you’ll find a whole night of Satchmo! The Boat Note Five cover songs from his entire recording career, spanning nearly fifty years. Everything from his earliest records with King Oliver to Louis’ groundbreaking Hot Fives, all the way through to the All-Star years. From “Dipper Mouth Blues” to “West End Blues” to “Hello Dolly” and “What A Wonderful World.” Come celebrate the genius and ebullience of the man who changed music forever.