About Dakota

Dakota Smart, 6x Nominee for New England Music Awards, Singer-Songwriter and Multi-instrumentalist is known for his catchy original songs and passionate performances.

“He really is a Phenomenal music maker!” (Judy Rodman)

His newest songs recorded at Blackbird Studio in Nashville with Grammy Nominated Producer, Lowell Reynolds include; “Killing It” (accompanied by Jenee Fleenor on Fiddle (Extremely talented CMA Awarded Artist), Greatest Thing You've Never Seen" (about his journey as a Songwriter, performing in a small town where the world may never see him), and “Porch Light”.

He has captured the hearts of fans from New Hampshire to Nashville. Dakota performs back to back shows throughout New England! Along with his original songs, he delivers covers of folk, country and classic rock on both piano and guitar.

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Music

Listen to Dakota’s latest projects

Killing It

Latest Release

Porch Light

Single Release

Greatest Thing You’ve Never Seen

Single Release

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Blue Eyed Crazy (Music Video)

Killing It (Music Video)

Porch Light (Music Video)

Greatest Thing You've Never Seen (Music Video)

What You’re Missing

(Live Music Video)

Press

“Lakes Region Native Dakota Smart has been selected to perform at the 2023 New England Music Awards at Six String Grill & Stage in Foxboro, MA!”

— The Laconia Daily Sun

"Dakota writes music that makes people feel something. His goal is to relate with the listener, in a memorable way, while being authentic."

— Aleasha Bahr, Nashville Voyager Magazine

“There is something gloriously wistful about the track which immediately creates a state of bittersweet, romantic reminiscence. Dakota Smart is an extremely talented songwriter and performer.”

— Rick Jam, TunedLoud Magazine

Upcoming Shows

SAT- Nov 2nd - 5 to 8 PM Front Four Cellars Winery Wolfeboro, NH

SAT -Nov 9th - 6 to 9 PM Whiskey Tavern Laconia, NH

FRI-Nov 15th - 5 to 8 PM Twin Barns Brewery Meredith, NH

SAT- Nov 23rd - Private Event, Vermont

FRI- Nov 29th - 6 to 9 PM Whiskey Tavern Laconia, NH

SAT- Nov 30th - 2 to 5 PM Thirsty Pig Portland, ME

Contact

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