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.
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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
3.20 | Black Oak Golf Club *members only* - 530pm 3.21 | The Allegory @ MC Hotel (Montclair, NJ) - 7pm 3.24 | Private event 3.25 | Goodfella's Restaurant (Garfield, NJ) - 630pm 3.26 | The Roosevelt (East Rutherford, NJ) - 7pm 3.27 | Paragon Tap & Table (Clark, NJ) - 630pm 4.2 | Grain & Cane (Berkeley Heights, NJ) - 6pm 4.3 | The Allegory @ MC Hotel - *duo w/ Ron Ossi* (Montclair, NJ) - 7pm 4.4 | Calandra's il Vecchio Cafe *duo w/ Ron Ossi* (West Caldwell, NJ) - 7pm 4.9 | Moonstruck (Asbury, NJ) - 5pm
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.