Larry Long & Kevin Kling Live at the Dakota
Kevin Kling & Larry Long w/ pianist Will Kjeer will celebrate fathers & father figures in story and song on Father’s Day Weekend at the Dakota on Saturday, June 20th.
Given the number of “World’s Greatest Dad” coffee mugs, there seems to be a fair bit of elasticity in the voting process. Larry Long and Kevin Kling are two of Minnesota’s prodigal sons. Here, they celebrate in story and song some of the fathers and father figures that helped sculpt their lives. Larry also brings the perspective of a father and grandfather. An evening to share a laugh, maybe shed a tear, as they remember the men who gave it their all. If you are a dad, a future dad, have a dad, know a dad… Or none of the above and just want to have a great time, this is the show for you..
“The interplay of song and story between these two longtime friends is magical. They build off of each other to share personal history that powerfully evokes time, place, and community.” –John Crippen, Hennepin History Museum
Kling and Long have been friends since they traveled the Mississippi River together in 1983. Then, Kevin worked with Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater’s Circle of Water Circus. Also, Larry was with the Misissippi River Revival. Moreover, both share a deep connection to community, family and this incredible region.
Larry is a force in the folk music world. There, he works with First Nations, farmers, Labor, the environment, elders and kids, royalty and paupers. Furthermore, his voice and guitar are at times a beacon, a eulogy, battle cry, a comfort, a prayer, a celebration.
Kevin is a storyteller, performing in libraries, gymnasiums, hospitals, and VFWs. Additionally, off-Broadway, The Guthrie, PBS, the National Storytelling Festival. He is known for stories with humor and heart.
“they were both at their best – their wisdom, their performance, their humanity.” – Marge Ostroushko
For tickets: https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kevin-kling-larry-long-jun20-2026/