Biography

DAKOTA is often compared to Harry Connick Jr,Michael Buble, Bobby Darin & Frank Sinatra. ThoughDakota started out his career tributing Frank Sinatra at Legends in Concert in Las Vegas & singing for Brad Pitt &Jennifer Aniston's wedding in LA, today, at 27 years old, he has established himself as a crossover Artist who sings multiple genres including Jazz, Pop, Funk Soul and R&B.

Dakota has opened for Natalie Cole & performed at TheSopranos’ Emmy Awards party. He has shared the stage with such celebs as Tony Bennett, Jimmy Buffet, Herbie Hancock, Seal, Rick Springfield, Clint Holmes, Don Rickles, Dennis Tufano, Melissa Etheridge, Lou Rawls,Paul Anka, Michael Bolton & Tony Orlando. 

Dakota has worked with legendary Musical Director, Mr. Vinnie Falcone. Dakota performed at The South Point Casino singing the original charts of Bobby Darin with a 14 piece orchestra, featuring the “Fat City Horns” from the Las Vegas based mega-watt band, “Santa Fe.”

Following a 3-month tour in Beijing, China, Dakotacontinues to headline at numerous venues in Chicago, LA & Las Vegas.

Please see below for a more in-depth description ofDakota's career.

Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune columnist/WGN Radiohost, said in a recent interview: “There is no better entertainer in Chicago than Dakota Horvath.” Aug 2013-Aug 2014 The Broadway Rat Pack, The Four Queens Casino, Las Vegas

Dakota’s first professional gig was at Mickey Rourke’s club in Miami at the age of five.

The following year Frank Sinatra met Dakota back stage, handed him his handkerchief from his vest pocket & said, “you’ve got it kid,” & The National Enquirer ran the story the next day. Dakota has been a singing sensation ever since. Dakota sang for Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston’s wedding, has opened for Natalie Cole & performed at TheSopranos’ Emmy Awards party.

He has shared the stage with such celebs as Tony Bennett, Jimmy Buffet, Herbie Hancock, Seal, Rick Springfield, Clint Holmes, Don Rickles, Dennis Tufano, Melissa Etheridge, Lou Rawls, Paul Anka, Michael Bolton & Tony Orlando. Dakota has worked with legendary Musical Director, Mr. Vinnie Falcone. Dakotahas appeared in Las Vegas at “Legends in Concert” & worked with Bobby Rosario on “The Dennis Bono Show.” He recently performed at The South Point Casinosinging the original charts of Bobby Darin with a 14 piece orchestra, featuring the “Fat City Horns” from the Las Vegas based mega-watt band, “Santa Fe.” Following a 3-month tour in Beijing, China, Dakota has headlined at numerous venues including LA clubs…Catalina Bar & Grill, Jazz at the A-Frame & Spazio. In Chicago Dakota has worked at The House of Blues, The Auditorium Theatre, The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre,Andy’s Jazz Club, Katarina’s, Fly Me to the Moon & The Joynt. His list of clients are many including The City of Hope, Boys Town, Coach for Kids, Sketchers & theChicago Bulls.

Dakota sings “That’s Life” in James Quattrochi’s new film, “The Sinatra Club.”

Frank Sinatra was not Dakota’s only singing influence. He grew up listening to Carmen McRae, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sting, Barbra Streisand, Stevie Wonder &Gino Vanelli. Now 27, Dakota has emerged with his own vocal styling…mixing it up & appealing to audiences of all ages. Dakota’s Shows: Dakota Sings The American Songbook & Dakota Sings Frank Sinatra

His most recent CD features the virtuosity of the Jazz great, Benny Green, on piano.

Dakota’s voice has been compared to Miles Davis’ trumpet. (Music Industry Newswire)

His voice has also made news on Regis Philbin, Diane Sawyer, Jerry Springer, Phil Donohue, Jenny Jones,Fox in the Morning, Good Morning America, US Weekly, London Mirror, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, The NY Times & The LA Times, WGN Radio in Chicago & KJAZZ Radio in LA. Dakota has plans to go back into the studio to record his next CD which will include several original songs of Dakota’s as well as great arrangements of some of your favorite hits. Stay tuned for CD Release date!

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