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Before there was the Internet there was DAKOTA - a hard rockin' band from the early 70's.

In 1970 the four-piece band formed with Corning locals Steve Peao and Paul Wilson on guitars, Jeff Randall on drums, and Ray Schmarder on bass and lead vocals playing mostly North American rock.

One year later Chip Halstead joined the group on organ and piano expanding the playlist, adding British-style progressive rock as well as hard driving originals.

DAKOTA began performing more concert-oriented settings, rocking Western New York with their unique sound. The band went their separate ways in 1974. It wasn't until 2003, after a 17 year break, that Dakota began a highly anticipated series of reunion shows picking up where they left off.

DAKOTA continues to thrill fans with classic and original rock favorites, energetic live shows, and a sound that's withstood the test of time. Rock on!


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