// A solo set from Never Dakota //
Pop punk & emo anthems watered down with indie & pop rock
Almost Dakota: a Never Dakota alternative
"Hi, I'm Almost Dakota. The rest of the band couldn't make it."
A lighter take on Never Dakota, with the same vibe. Just Jack, Never Dakota's singer and guitarist, with backing tracks filling in the rest of the band, playing the pop punk and emo anthems everyone knows alongside indie and pop rock singalongs. So even the people who've never owned a My Chemical Romance album will know every word.
Taking bookings from January 2027. If the full band works for you, we'd always recommend booking Never Dakota: Almost Dakota is just an alternative.
Who it's for
Live music, without the full band
For pubs and venues that want a proper live night but haven't got the budget or the room for a four-piece band, or whose crowd would rather sing along than mosh. And for weddings and parties that want something a bit less heavy.
Same energy and the same sense of humour as Never Dakota, with a more mainstream set and just Jack instead of the whole band.
What you get as standard
- Live guitar and vocals, with backing tracks for the full band sound.
- Two 45-minute sets. Want two 60-minute sets instead? Just ask.
- Our own PA and lights, set up and packed down by us.
- We arrive about two hours before we start, to load in and set up.
- Takes up far less room than the full band.
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Almost Dakota in 15 seconds
A solo set from Never Dakota: Jack on guitar and vocals, with backing tracks filling in the rest of the band.
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Good to know
Is it all live?
Yes. The guitar and vocals are live, and backing tracks add the drums, bass and extra layers you'd hear on the record, so it still sounds like a full band.
What do you need from the venue?
Just a small space for one performer and our own PA and lights, plus two plug sockets near where we play. We bring everything else.
What do you play?
The best-known pop punk and emo anthems, mixed with indie and pop rock singalongs that people who aren't into pop punk or emo will still know. Less heavy than the full band, same good time. A full song list is on its way.
Can I book the full band instead?
Of course, and if you can, we'd always recommend it. Never Dakota is the full four-piece band and the main event. Almost Dakota is just an alternative for when the full band isn't the right fit, whether that's budget, space or the crowd. You can choose either act on the booking page.
How much does it cost?
We quote for each booking, depending on the date, where you are and what you need. Send a request and we'll come back with a price.