Jazz vocal adventurer Dee Dee Bridgewater teamed up with trumpet tour de force Irvin Mayfield and others last year on "Dee Dee's Feather," a marvelous exploration of New Orleans music. She couldn't afford to bring the 18-piece New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and pianists Ellis Marsalis and Dr. John on tour. But she does have Mayfield, the former Minnesota Orchestra jazz curator, and the New Orleans 7 to help her bring joie de vivre to this repertoire. (7 & 9 p.m. Sun.-Mon. Dakota Jazz Club, $30-$45, dakotacooks.com)
Also recommended
Lily & Madeleine: Their sisterly harmonies have landed the Indiana indie-pop duo on New West Records. (11 p.m. Fri. Icehouse, $16.)Del McCoury Band: The leader of arguably the best traditional bluegrass ensemble, he's won nine entertainer of the year trophies from International Bluegrass Music Association. (7 & 9 p.m. Fri. Dakota, $25-$55.)
Tierney Sutton: The seven-time Grammy nominee is a stellar jazz vocal technician. (3 p.m. Sun. Hopkins High School, Minnetonka, $10-$37.)
Ike Reilly: The aptly titled 2015 album "Born on Fire" is one of the best by the scrappy, impassioned Illinois rocker, who comes across like a Midwestern Bruce Springsteen fronting the Clash. (8 p.m. Tue. Turf Club, $20.)
Kathy Mattea: The veteran country/folk singer always sparkles in her husband's hometown. (7 p.m. Wed. Dakota, $40-$60.)
Melanie Martinez: The buzzed-about 20-year-old alum of "The Voice" could be the next Lorde. (7:30 p.m. Wed. the Myth, $27.50)
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