Effective period / Period of releases: 1994 - 1998

Members: Kirk Evans (4), Bill Rotella

Los Angeles / California
Los Angeles based band Dakota has been performing and recording together since 1991. Their shows feature their original music as well as classic rock favorites. They have performed throughout the Western United States and Northern Europe. Dakota has been sponsored by Budweiser, GHS Strings, Yamaha Drums, Fender and Zildjian Cymbals. Dakota combines rich 3 part harmony vocals with acoustic and electric guitars to create a classic, southern, blues pop-rock sound.
Dakota has recorded and released three full length CD’s on their independent label, Bison Records. Their first CD, titled “Dakota” was released in 1994 and their second CD, “once around the sun” was released in 1998. In 2009 Dakota released a compilation CD titled “The Collection, which includes tracks from their first two CD’s and three new songs.