Dakota Suite

About

Dakota Suite is a slowcore/modern classical/ambient/folk project from Leeds, England, UK. Formed in 1996 by Chris Hooson (guitar, vocals), Keith Shotton (drums), Andrew Thrower (bass) and Guy Cave (spoken word). Dakota Suite experienced some lineup changes, since 2002 became mostly a trio of Chris Hooson, Colin Dunkley and David Buxton, and since 2012 became a duo of Chris Hooson and David Buxton. Dakota Suite also records with Quentin Sirjacq Current line-up: Chris Hooson - vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, piano (1996-) David Buxton - bass, guitar, pedal steel guitar, piano, clarinet, percussion, sampler, synthesizer, effects Former members: Guy Cave - spoken word (1996) Andrew Thrower - bass (1996-1999) Keith Shotton - drums (1996-1997) Richard Formby - sitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, lap steel guitar, piano, bouzouki, harmonium, sitar, electric organ, synthesizer, autoharp, oud, banjo, electronics, effects (1997-2000) Elliot Reuben - drums (1997-1998) Colin Dunkley - piano, cello (1998-2012, session in 1996) John Shepard - drums (1998-2002, 2012)