Gini Dodds

After taking a songwriting course taught by Ray Davies of The Kinks in the late ’90s, Saint Paul native Gini Dodds began writing, recording, and performing in the Twin Cities with her band, The Dahlias, featuring lead guitarist Terry Isachsen (Curtiss A, Flamin’ Ohs, Red Flag, James Loney), drummer John 'Bongo' Haga (Rock-a-Dots, Curtiss A, Them Dots, Hypstrz, Rockin’ Hollywoods), bass player Jeffrey Willkomm (Curtiss A, Nip n’ Tuck) and keyboardist Gregg Inhofer (Brainiac, Olivia Newton-John, Peter Noone, Badfinger, Curtiss A).

Pulling from both British and American influences, she has been described as a cross between Chrissie Hynde and Lucinda Williams.  Sweet Christine, a song off her first CD, Mellowdrama, was a winner in the Nashville Songwriters Association songwriting contest. Follow-up albums include Good Medicine and Jangle Twangle. Gini’s song "Lifelines" was also recorded for a tribute to recording artist Slim Dunlap.

Past Shows

May
23
rd
2026
Turf Club
May
23
rd
2026
Turf Club

6th Annual Bob Dylan Birthday Bash

Celebrating Bob’s 85th Birthday! Featuring Mind Out of Time with performances by Curtiss A • Gini Dodds • Joe Dunn (of Frogleg) • Becky Kapell • Paul Bergen • Courtney Yasmineh • Cecelia Erholtz (of TABAH) • more special guests

★ Local Show ★
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May
24
th
2025
Turf Club
May
24
th
2025
Turf Club

5th Annual Bob Dylan Birthday Bash

with performances by Curtiss A • Erik Koskinen • Dan Israel • LAAMAR • Gini Dodds • Joe Dunn (of Frogleg) • Becky Kapell • Paul Bergen • Terry Walsh (of The Belfast Cowboys) • Cecelia Erholtz (of Tabah)

★ Local Show ★
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May
24
th
2022
Turf Club
May
24
th
2022
Turf Club

Bob Dylan 81st Birthday Bash

featuring performances by CURTISS A • ERIK KOSKINEN • DAN ISRAEL • TURN, TURN, TURN • DEMITRI RALLIS & JOE DUNN (FROGLEG) • LYNVAL JACKSON (INTERNATIONAL REGGAE ALL STARS) • COURTNEY YASMINEH • GINI DODDS • BECKY KAPELL • and SPECIAL GUESTS
with music by The St. Louis Park Wrecking Crew
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Feb
3
rd
2022
Turf Club
Cancelled
Feb
3
rd
2022
Turf Club
Cancelled

Becky Kapell

'In It to Win It' Release Party
with Faith Boblett and Gini Dodds
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May
24
th
2021
First Avenue
May
24
th
2021
First Avenue

Bob Dylan 80th Birthday Bash Tribute

Live from First Avenue + Livestream

featuring TURN TURN TURN • TERRY WALSH (St. Dominic’s Trio) • DEMITRI RALLIS & JOE DUNN (Frogleg) • LYNVAL JACKSON (International Reggae All Stars) • CURTISS A • ERIK KOSKINEN • DAN ISRAEL • COURTNEY YASMINEH • MARY BUE • GINI DODDS • BECKY KAPELL • JILLIAN RAE • JOSH GRAVELIN • PAUL BERGEN
with music by The St. Louis Park Wrecking Crew
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Nov
26
th
2010
7th St Entry
Nov
26
th
2010
7th St Entry

A Tribute to The Replacements

with Martin Devaney, Brianna Lane, Mayda and more!
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Nov
26
th
2010
Mainroom
Nov
26
th
2010
Mainroom

A Tribute to The Replacements

with Martin Devaney, The Honeydogs, Pink Mink and more!
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Nov
20
th
7th St Entry

Kelsey Hart

with Carson Bock
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Nov
7
th
Fine Line

Alyssa Grace

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Oct
31
st
7th St Entry

INTERNET KIDS Hyperpop Dance Party

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Oct
31
st
Turf Club

Halloween with McNasty Brass Band

with Radiochurch, Rada K & The Cicadas and Theology
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