Upcoming Shows
Aug
17
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Fine Line
Aug
17
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Fine Line
Dessa fell in love with language as a toddler—and she just never got over it. Now, Dessa works in most fields that traffic in words: she's recorded rap bangers as part of the fiercely independent Doomtree collective, released a live album with the Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra; contributed to The New York Times and National Geographic Traveler; delivered a TED Talk on the intersection of romance and neuroscience that's notched more than 4 million views; hosted two seasons of the Deeply Human radio program (BBC/American Public Media/iHeartMedia); and published a memoir recounting most of the above called My Own Devices, published by Dutton (Penguin Random House). She lives in Minneapolis and Manhattan, still tours in a rented van, and is probably eavesdropping on the neighboring table, listening for a word to add to the collection. You can listen to her music, read her writing, and check out the tour schedule at dessawander.com or find her on Instagram as Dessa, and on Facebook and Bluesky as dessadarling.
Past Shows
Nov
16
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2023
First Avenue
Nov
16
th
2023
First Avenue
Sep
4
th
2022
Bayfront Festival Park
Sep
4
th
2022
Bayfront Festival Park
Water Is Life Festival
hosted by Winona LaDuke • featuring Ani DiFranco • Indigo Girls • Allison Russell • Tia Wood • LOW • Dessa • Joe Rainey Sr • Keith Secola • Annie Humphrey • David Huckfelt & The Unarmed Forces • Corey Medina • Gaelynn Lea • emcee Thomas X
with D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai and Quannah Chasinghorse
Feb
27
th
2020
Mainroom
Feb
27
th
2020
Mainroom
May
22
nd
2019
The Fitzgerald Theater
May
22
nd
2019
The Fitzgerald Theater
Jan
31
st
2018
Clown Lounge
Jan
31
st
2018
Clown Lounge
Aug
11
th
2013
Somerset Amphitheater
Aug
11
th
2013
Somerset Amphitheater
Aug
10
th
2013
Somerset Amphitheater
Aug
10
th
2013
Somerset Amphitheater
Aug
9
th
2013
Somerset Amphitheater
Aug
9
th
2013
Somerset Amphitheater
Mar
15
th
2013
SXSW 2013 DAY PARTY
Mar
15
th
2013
SXSW 2013 DAY PARTY
Oct
28
th
2012
Mainroom
Oct
28
th
2012
Mainroom
Dec
6
th
2011
7th St Entry
Dec
6
th
2011
7th St Entry
Dec
15
th
2010
Mainroom
Dec
15
th
2010
Mainroom