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 the stages at Tootsies, Ole Red, Kid Rock's, Whiskey Bent Saloon, the Second Fiddle, Tin Roof, and Redneck Riviera.
With passion and a unique sound, Dakota will bring you back in time with a set list ranging from Cher and Fleetwood Mac to Tina Turner, The Eagles and Journey. You can look forward to a show filled with the best tunes of the 60's, 70's, 80's and beyond.
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In May of 2022, Dakota moved back to New Jersey to continue her music career. She currently has five singles out on streaming platforms, and is booked with dates into 2025 and beyond. Be sure to check her schedule below and catch a show!​
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*STAY TUNED*
for updates on The Dakota Leigh Band full band shows!
Valerie (Amy Winehouse cover)
Live at Bowies in Nashville, TN
Everywhere (Fleetwood Mac cover)
wedding cocktail hour
Hungry Heart (Bruce Springsteen cover)
Live at Scoreboard in Nashville
*2024*
Upcoming Shows
12.27 | Brix Restaurant & Bar (Belleville, NJ) - 6pm 12.28 | Highlawn (West Orange, NJ) - 630pm 1.3 | Morgan's Publick House (Tappan, NY) - 8pm 1.4 | The Highlawn (West Orange, NJ) - 630pm 1.9 | The Cabin (Freehold, NJ) 6pm 1.11 | Private Event 1.16 | Norte 175 (Wharton, NJ) *duo w/ John DeSena* - 830pm 1.17 | Schmitty's Bar (Hoboken, NJ) - 7pm 1.18 | The Highlawn (West Orange, NJ) - 630pm 1.23 | Danaher's Pub (Fairfield, NJ) - 5pm 1.24 | Brix Bar & Restaurant (Belleville, NJ) - 6pm 1.31 | The Roosevelt (East Rutherford, NJ) - 830pm
Dakota Leigh is available for private events, wedding cocktail hours, and public events. Please inquire below.