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short bio
Dakota Jones is a New York based band that blends vintage blues with modern soul to create a genre-bending sound, both familiar and refreshing. Spearheaded by Tristan Carter-Jones’s commanding vocals and visceral songwriting, their stage show melds the hell-hath-no-fury power of Chaka Khan, the wild spontaneity of Janis Joplin, and the honey-dripping sensuality of Marvin Gaye. Since its inception in 2016, the band has built a loyal following in the NYC area, and become regulars at some of the city’s most-respected venues.
long bio
Dakota Jones is a New York City based rock band led by Tristan Carter-Jones. The group blends vintage blues with modern soul to create a genre-bending sound, both familiar and refreshing.In this age of artists seeking social media clout over honed talent and true grit, Dakota Jones prides itself on their unforgettable live performances. Spearheaded by Carter-Jones’s commanding vocals and visceral songwriting, their stage show melds the hell-hath-no-fury power of Chaka Khan, the wild spontaneity of Janis Joplin, and the honey-dripping sensuality of Marvin Gaye.Recently, Dakota Jones’s song “Have Mercy” was featured in the Netflix film "Always Be My Maybe" (Ali Wong, Randall Park) and the band has had the opportunity to greatly expand their fan base and share their music on a global scale. New fans have remarked on their intense and instant attraction to the song, which speaks not only to the magnetism of the music, but also to the public’s desire for their refreshing musical sound: “timeless classic rock that revels in lean riffs and raw emotion… larger-than-life [music] that demands a larger-than-life stage.” (AFROPUNK, 2018).
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Appearances
Dakota Jones has appeared in several movies and fashion campaigns.
Always Be My Maybe
Dakota Jones' "Have Mercy" is featured in the Netflix movie Always Be My Maybe starring Ali Wong, Randall Park, and Keanu Reeves.
Milkwater
Two original songs by Dakota Jones, "Black Light" and "Last of the Day," are featured in the upcoming independent film Milkwater, starring Molly Bernard, Patrick Breen, and Robin DeJesus.
Tommy Jeans Fall Heritage Campaign
Dakota Jones was hand selected by Tommy Jeans to be a partner in launching their 2019 Fall Heritage Campaign, as well as their new Instagram channel.