Dakota Leigh DeMartino was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ. In 2014, she moved to Nashville to pursue a career in music. In 2020, Dakota became a full-time musician, performing regularly on Broadway in Nashville, hitting stages including Tootsies, Ole Red, Kid Rock's, Tin Roof, Paradise Park, & more.
She moved back to Jersey in 2022 and continued her career, building a show around her favorite, timeless music. Growing up on Oldies, Motown, DooWop, and classic rock, Dakota Leigh's passion and sound will bring you back in time... with a set list ranging from The Ronettes, Sinatra, Cher, and The Supremes, to Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel, The Eagles, and Journey. You can look forward to a show filled with the best tunes of the 50's, 60's, 70's & beyond. She hopes to pay tribute to and carry on the legacy of oldies music.
Dakota Leigh is available for cocktail hours, corporate and private events, in addition to restaurants and country clubs.
Everywhere (Fleetwood Mac cover)
wedding cocktail hour
Come A Little Bit Closer (Live @ Goodfella's)
Hungry Heart (Bruce Springsteen cover)
Live at Scoreboard in Nashville
Summer Wind (Sinatra cover) live at The Highlawn
*2026*
Upcoming Shows
5.1 | Knickerbocker Country Club *members only* 5.2 | American Legion 310 (Little Ferry, NJ) - 7pm 5.7 | Grain & Cain (Berkeley Heights, NJ) - 6pm 5.8 | Goodfella's Restaurant (Garfield, NJ) - 630pm 5.14 | The Roosevelt (East Rutherford, NJ) - 7pm 5.15 | Dante's (Clifton, NJ) - 630pm 5.16 | Newton Country Club Spring Fling Dinner *members only* 5.20 | Goodfella's Restaurant (Garfield, NJ) - 630pm 5.21 | Beacon 70 (Brick, NJ) - 5pm 5.22 | The Allegory at MC Hotel (Montclair, NJ) - 7pm
TESTIMONIALS
"Dakota Leigh is a unique female entertainer. She can effortlessly switch from solo guitar/vocals to vocals with pre-recorded tracks. No female is doing this kind of show on the Jersey circuit. Dakota is a seasoned professional that can read the room and provide the right repertoire for any venue."
- Ron Ossi, from the band Suit & Mai Tai
"Whether it is a solo act or with a band, Dakota really is a true talent. Perfect for any occasion."
- Brian Carlson, General Manager, McLoone's Pier House
"Dakota is a great performer to have at your establishment! With an amazing personality & a voice to match she will undoubtedly grab the crowds attention and keep them coming back for more."
- Anthony Dilauri, General Manager, Brix Bar & Restaurant
“We love having Dakota perform at the Roosevelt! Our customers always look forward to her making their evenings at The Roosevelt very special!”
- Frank Pinto, General Manager, The Roosevelt
“Dakota has the kind of versatility that puts her in a class all her own. Her ability to seamlessly flow from one style to the next makes her a no brainer for any event. I always love to have a chance to sing with her or get the chance to be at one of her gigs."
- Dominic Scaglione Jr., The Jersey Boys
Dakota Leigh is available for private & corporate events, cocktail hours, and restaurants. Please inquire below.