Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant Cooks up the “E” Family (Sunday June 29, 2008)

 Momma and Papa Escovedo pictured with Twin City Business GM/VP Donald W.R. Allen,II on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at the Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis.

The staff at Twin City Business doesn’t get out much, so when this rare opportunity to see Shelia E with her family at the Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant came up, we jumped on it! (Visit the Dakota at www.dakotacooks.com for more information on upcoming events!)

Legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo is an artist who broke down the barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz, and contemporary music. He was joined by his wife, Juanita, daughter Shelia and her brother Juan to perform with their band.  It was an experience and memory that we will never forget. Also joining the band was Minneapolis’ own Paul “St. Paul” Peterson from the Prince group “The Family,” and the local and world renowned Peterson Family.  You can visit the Pete Escovedo Family website at www.peteescovedo.com.

Sunday’s performance was one of four shows put on at the Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis.  Before the legendary group start playing Papa Escovedo said, “Wow!  It’s been great, but I’m glad this is the last show…I’m tired!”

 Paul “St. Paul” Peterson & Don                    

Then it happened, the group started to play – the Dakota was filled with excitement, curiosity and pleasure so thick you could cut it with a knife!  Twin City Business would like to leave you with pictures of the “E” Family and our very own, General Manager, V.P. - Donald W.R. Allen,II – in front of the camera.

Shelia E doing what she likes!

(A special thank you goes out to Ms. Dana Beasley for being kind enough to take the pictures and to her father, Mr. Freeman Beasley for being at the Dakota on Sunday night.  God Bless You! J)