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The Dap Squad
- Minneapolis, MN
- Party Band
- Travels nationwide
- Rates based on distance, time and size
Overview
The Dap Squad is the Midwest's #1 Party/Top 40 band comprised of top studio musicians and former major label touring artists. The band is comprised of hand picked artists that have impressive resume's each. An exclusive collection of national artists that have toured with, been a member of, or played with such artists as: Prince, The Red Hot chili Peppers, Shakir, Blue Oyster Cult, Steppin wolf, Travis Tritt, Candy Dulpher, Najee, the guess who, etc. , each member is unique. This band is truly exciting and not just another group of weekend warriors that have memorized licks from the radio, but truly amazing artists. Please contact us for upcoming shows to see for yourself.
23 Reviews
The Dap Squad delivered on all fronts. The instruments and energy were spectacular to enjoy on our wedding night. Our wedding was on a ship and they handled our unique venue with ease. I see us booking them again in the future as once they confirm, you have absolutely nothing to worry about! Thank you Dap Squad!
Wedding Band
The Dap Squad performed at our 10/21/23 wedding reception and our dance floor was packed from start to finish! All of our guests were blown away by their talent and energy. Communication was professional and responsive throughout.
Cover Band, Funk Band, Motown Group, Soul Band, Wedding Band
This band is an absolute blast. We saw them perform at a friends' wedding, and had so much fun that we took their card. We weren't even engaged at the time, but we knew we had to have them at our wedding some day. Two years later, we booked them for our own reception! Our guests couldn't stop raving about how fun it was, and people of all ages kept the dance floor full all night long. They are charismatic, extremely talented musicians, with insane vocalists. Their manager, Jason, answered all of my questions and worked with the venue directly to make the event completely stress free for us.
Funk Band, Motown Group, Wedding Band
The Dap Squad has performed at a couple of our big family events (a 50th birthday party and an 80th birthday party). They are a class act! They take the time to understand the experience you want and the musical tastes you have to customize a special event. Their musical abilities are top notch and they know how to get people of all ages dancing on the dance floor.:) From the set up to the tear down, this group of musical artists is a pleasure to have onsite for your special event. We can't wait to work with them again!
Party Band
Amazing musicians and they know how to put on a great party! I am so glad we found the Dap Squad and were able to have them at our wedding. Memories for a lifetime. Our guests are still talking about them 8 months later. Jason is great to work with for planning and coordinating ahead of time. I just keep trying to think of another event I can host so I can book them again!
Cover Band, Dance Band, Funk Band, Jazz Band, Motown Group, Oldies Music, Party Band, R&B Group, Soul Band, Wedding Band
The Dap Squad played our wedding and was the highlight of our event. Everything from their professionalism to the quality of their musicianship to the fun they brought to the event was TOP NOTCH!
Wedding Band
The Dap Squad played at our wedding in Sept 2021 at the Van Dusen and they MADE the party! We were getting messages for days to come about how attendees stayed longer at our reception than they ever had before because of how fun the band made it (for dancers or observers).
Party Band
Dap squad made the wedding! The saxaphone player was sensational the ability to get everyone involved and enthusiastic was contagious I highly recommend
Party Band
I love this band!! I’ve been attending a lot of weddings this summer/early fall and Dap Squad definitely stands out as the BEST. They are such a fun, outgoing, and energizing band that really knows how to get wedding guests on the dance floor! In fact, the dancefloor was full for the entire wedding. Even guests that do not dance were on the dance floor having a ball. They are truly wonderful entertainers and made it an amazing night to remember.
Party Band
LOOK NO FURTHER, YOU HAVE FOUND THE BEST LIVE BAND IN MINNESOTA. This band and their management are OVER THE TOP and pure MAGIC!!! Dap Squad is completely professional and provides high level entertainment. Jason Weismann is an exceptional vendor. He makes your experience a first class event and he treats you with nothing but courtesy, honesty and respect. He is an expert musician and manager. This band has it all. Quality, expertise, experience and can provide ANY particular style you may be dreaming of. This was my easiest and BEST vendor to work with over the course of Covid cancellations, changes and adaptability to our different wants and needs and musical goals. No one else gave me the same confidence and dependability. The music is outstanding and they are known for a higher level of sound and service. I will tell everyone I know to use them. They are worth every precious penny we spent. Every guest at our wedding is still talking about Dap Squad! They were exceptional in every way. They made our wedding nothing but nonstop fun and the band members were fantastic, personable entertainers. We felt like we were all friends when it was over.
Party Band
My (now) husband and I hired the Dap Squad for our 2020 wedding in 2019, covid hit, we had to postpone a year, and THANKFULLY they were able to make our new date work. Once our 2021 wedding finally rolled around we were ready to party with our loved ones with the main goal being having amazing music that would keep everyone on the dance floor and the Dap Squad delivered! We were behind schedule, which for a wedding is pretty common, but the band handled it like a pro, they picked the best songs to play, got the crowd engaged and kept their attention until the very end. The energy was unlike anything I have ever experienced and we received so many compliments about how amazing the band was. This isn't your typical "wedding band", these are amazing musicians who truly enjoy what they're doing and ooze energy and fun to the crowd in the most contagious way. The band was epic and they made our postponed celebration a night that we will never forget, if only we could find an excuse to hire them for every life moment.
Wedding Band
My husband and I hired 7 members of the Dap Squad to do our wedding reception in the middle of nowhere Iowa on a family farm. We are live music super fans and have pretty high standards when it comes to bands. The Dap Squad exceeded all our expectations!!! They kept the crowd dancing, smiling and laughing all night long. We had even mentioned that we are jam band fans and encouraged them to jam out during songs if they wanted. They jammed during nearly every song just for us. I had guests asking me all night long how I found this band and telling me how amazing they are. My family and friends are still talking to me days later about this band. If you are questioning which band to hire, look no further than this band. HIRE THEM NOW!!! You will not be disappointed!
1990s Era Entertainment, 2000s Era Entertainment, Blues Band, Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Funk Band, Jazz Band, R&B Group, Soul Band, Wedding Band
The Dap Squad really blew our minds! We are professional classical musicians ourselves and we had a lot of musician friends at our wedding so naturally there was a bit of pressure for good music for the night. The Dap Squad exceeded all our expectations. We found some recordings on their website but they don’t do justice to what it is when they play live. The instrumentalists sounded amazing and the lead singer was just incredible. They played all the songs we asked for and after that they played everything from old classics all the way to contemporary stuff. All our guests had a great time and we all danced for 4 hours. Guests would come up to us the whole night to tell us that these guys were great. It was very easy to communicate and plan and everything went according to the plan - extremely professional. Also incredibly nice people.
1990s Era Entertainment, 2000s Era Entertainment, Dance Band, Party Band, Wedding Band
We had 12 members of The Dap Squad play for us for four hours and they all did an amazing job!!! The guests were blown away by how talented every member of the band was. When I run into people who were there that night they always talk about the band and how much they enjoyed them. We had a huge summer festival in our town the week before with three big-name bands over three nights and people keep telling me that The Dap Squad blew all three of the bands away. I'm trying to think of another good reason to have them play for us again. If you are undecided I wouldn't hesitate to hire them, you will be glad you did it.
Party Band
What a talented and entertaining band! The Jazztronauts played at my sisters wedding and were the icing on the cake! It felt like they were celebrating with us.They were funny, professional, and talented musicians. Thanks for taking requests on the spot.
Jazz Band, Wedding Band
Response from The Dap Squad:
Thank you so much Carina! Everyone was so great and friendly. We had so much fun entertaining you guys. I wish every wedding could be your family :) Hopefully we get a chance to run into each other again.
Until then you know where to find us.
Warmest regards,
Jason (the sax player) Weismann
When we found the Dap Squad we were blown away. The other bands just felt like wallpaper or like they were going through the motions, but the Dap Squad are THE REAL DEAL. The guys interact like a real band should, the solos were killing and the music was inspired! Man I wish we had a reason to hire them again. The fellas wanted to pool our money together and keep them playing the our venue wouldn't let us... THANK YOU GUYS!!!!
Mark
1990s Era Entertainment, 2000s Era Entertainment, Acoustic Band, Blues Band, Classic Rock Band, Country Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Funk Band, Jazz Band, Motown Group, Oldies Music, Party Band, Pop Music, R&B Group, Soul Band, Swing Band, Top 40 Band, Wedding Band
Besides actually getting married to my husband, the Dap Squad was the highlight of my wedding! They got the party started and kept it going all night long. Each member of the band is an impeccable talent, and Jason (band manager) is extremely easy to work with! Our guests had an amazing time and so did we. Even people who don't like to dance were on their feet, and when people weren't dancing they were still enjoying the performance. I would highly recommend this band to anyone who wants to have an awesome wedding.
Dance Band, Funk Band, Jazz Band, Party Band, Pop Music, Wedding Band
The band beat any expectation we had. They were so good that the wedding party pooled money to beg them to keep playing. The leader was responsible, easy to work with and fun and the band (and I mean this seriously) performed some of our favorite songs with more heart and probably better than the album. We laughed and said I wish we could do this night all over so I could just Jam with the band. Who knows anniversary party right? GET THE DAP SQUAD.. It'll be the best decision you've ever made!!
1990s Era Entertainment, 2000s Era Entertainment, Classic Rock Band, Country Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Funk Band, Motown Group, Oldies Music, Party Band, Pop Music, R&B Group, Soul Band, Swing Band, Top 40 Band, Wedding Band
Response from The Dap Squad:
Thanks Tim,
What a great night. The lighting, the stage, the food were all amazing. Thank you again for an epic night and for including the Dap Squad. You sounded great on My Girl Brother!!!
Thanks again for including the Dap Squad!!
I can’t say enough good about The Dap Squad!! If you can get them, reserve them early!! We went to see a competitor and every time we went, the members were completely different? Jason was a breeze to work with and handled everything. Get these guys, you’ll be glad you did!!
Blues Band, Classic Rock Band, Country Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Funk Band, Jazz Band, Motown Group, Party Band, Pop Music, R&B Group, Soul Band, Swing Band, Top 40 Band, Wedding Band
We looked at EVERY WEDDING BAND IN THE TWIN CITIES. Trust me, these guys are by far the best. They were easy to work with, fun, prepared, and they blew everyone away!! We just can't say enough about these guys. Stop looking, you've found the band you need.. and it's the DAP SQUAD!!
Classic Rock Band, Country Band, Dance Band, Funk Band, Motown Group, Party Band, Pop Music, Top 40 Band, Wedding Band
Response from The Dap Squad:
Thank You Bob!! We felt so thankful to be a part of your wedding. You had a wonderful family and the reception was beautiful! Thank you for involving us in your special day!
Wow, the Dap Squad is amazing!!! I am terrible about following up on anything, I have a million excuses but I am making a point of sharing our experience because these guys made a regular wedding an event to remember. Jason made the experience easy and fun. He was attentive, thoughtful and mindful. The band was explosive from the first note to the last and kept blowing our mind all night. I sat back and laughed as the groomsmen all stood in amazement studying the guitarist as they drooled. These guys are world class musicians that honestly shouldn't be playing weddings, they should be on a national tour or something, but boy are we lucky they are available.
Look, grab your cake, your venue, your flowers, bla bla.. Most services do the same thing and you're shopping for price right.... but the band is WORTH your time and money to get right. We checked out quite a few bands and were with our best friends when they made a mistake with his wedding band. We went and saw a showcase for a different band and watched as completely different musicians showed up to his wedding. We watched as their band literally shook hands on stage as they introduced each other before phoning in the rest of their night.... what a mistake....
DON'T MAKE HIS MISTAKE..
HIRE THE DAP SQUAD.. THESE GUYS ARE REHEARSED, TIGHT AND UNFORGETTABLE!!!
Best wedding vendor choice we made. Thousands of dollars spent and we could have done the wedding in my garage and with this band it would have been an amazing wedding!!! HIRE THIS BAND it will be the best decision you make.. I promise!!
Acoustic Band, Blues Band, Classic Rock Band, Country Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Funk Band, Jazz Band, Motown Group, Party Band, Soul Band, Swing Band, Top 40 Band, Wedding Band
I hired The Dap Squad for a corporate event that hosted guests of varied ages and types. The Dap Squad played music that resonated with all guests while keeping things relevant and up-beat! The band was easy to work with and professional. I highly recommend this group to anyone!
Party Band
After looking into several groups for our event, I decided to go with the Dap Squad due to their variety of instruments as well as the large range of music they covered. My entire company could not be happier with my choice! They were absolutely fantastic and took every chance available to incorporate members of our company in the performance, which was an absolute blast. I would HIGHLY recommend this group for any event.
Party Band
Booking Info
Price Range: Rates based on distance, time and size
Gig Length: 120 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $100,000 - COVERAGE IS ADDED BY REQUEST AND PRICE VARIES
Unions: AFM
What to Expect
High energy mix of motown, old-school rock, jazz, current top 40, swing, 80s/70s/90s hits, and so much more!
The Dap Squad is an all star collaboration of the finest musicians in the Midwest. These are full time featured artists that have shared the stage with such bands as The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Prince, Candy Dulfer, Wynton Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., The Guess Who, Steppin' Wolf, Blue Oyster Cult, Shakir, Johnny Winter, Son Seals, Pearl Jam, and Captain' Jack McDuff, and many more.
These artists aren't just learning the music from the radio, many of them have played with the actual artists!! They are genuine, full time artists that have done thousands of weddings and events, so the success of your once in a lifetime evening IS their only priority!
All Logistical, load in, event center difficulties, or any other gremlins will be handled without you ever knowing. Our goal is to make your event seem 'magical'. Your favorite songs at just the right time, performed so well that you'll beam at the end of the night!!
Ourgoal is to work with your budget to match you with the most band for your budget.
About
The Dap Squad is a High energy mix of motown, old-school rock, jazz, current top 40, swing, 80s/70s/90s hits, and so much more!
They aren't just another wedding band. They are professional, prepared and a full time band. This is what they do. You will never see members shaking hands, or losing their place as they sight read music.
The Dap Squad is an all star collaboration of the finest musicians in the Midwest. These are full time featured artists that have shared the stage with such bands as The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Prince, Candy Dulfer, Wynton Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., The Guess Who, Steppin' Wolf, Blue Oyster Cult, Shakir, Johnny Winter, Son Seals, Pearl Jam, and Captain' Jack McDuff, and many more.
These artists aren't just learning the music from the radio, many of them have played with the actual artists!! They are genuine, full time artists that have done thousands of weddings and events, so the success of your once in a lifetime evening IS their only priority!
Don't worry though, the goal is to work with your budget to get you the most band for your budget.
Additional Booking Notes
The group is 'complete' as a 10 piece group. We can go as low as a 4 person if we have budget constraints, but this limits some of our song list as many songs depend on certain instrumentation.
Lighting system is an additional charge
We offer an upgraded sound system for larger rooms, and crowds of over 100-150.
Outdoor events - We have a much larger sound system for outdoor events and festivals. With this setup we would require a sound engineer and lighting crew unless already provided by the event location.
Out of control or drunk guests are the responsibility of the person contracting the band. If anything is stolen, broken or if instruments are played when the band is on break, the person contracting the band is responsible for any costs or penalties.
Power has to be provided to the performance area and the performance area must be clean, free of debris and safe for the entertainers.
Set List
Happy - Ferrell
All about that Bass - Meghan Trainor
Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Rolling In the Deep - ADELE
Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
Mercy - Duffy
Bad Romance - Lady GAGA
Forget You - Cee Lo Green
Just Dance - Lady GAGA
Dynamite - Taio Cruz
Calfornia Girls - Katy Perr
Disco
Dancing Queen – Abba
Everlasting Love – Gloria Estefan
It’s Raining Men – Weather Girls
Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now – McFadden
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
Boogie Fever - The Sylvers
Turn The Beat Around - Vicki Sue Robinson
Get Down Tonight - KC & The Sunshine Band
Last Dance - Donna Summer
Classic R&B
September/Sing A Song - Earth Wind & Fire
Love Train – The O’Jays
Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love – Barry White
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Rescue Me - Fontella Bass
Brick House - Commodores
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Think - Aretha Franklin
Soul Man - Sam & Dave
Celebration - Kool & The Gang
Rock Classic & Contemporary
Don’t Stop Believin – Journey
Living On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
You Shook Me All Night Long – ACDC
What I Like About You - The Romantics
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Twist and Shout - The Beatles
China Grove - Doobie Brothers
Old Time Rock & Roll - Bob Seger
Sweet Child Of Mine - Guns & Roses
Swing Classics
The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
Route 66 - Natalie Cole
I've Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
In The Mood - Glenn Miller - Need 3 horns to perfrom
New York, New York - Frank Sinatra
It Had To Be You - Harry Connik, Jr.
A Train - Duke Ellington
I Get A Kick Out Of You - Frank Sinatra
Motown
I Want You Back - Jackson Five
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Do You Love Me - The Contours
Can't Help Myself - Four Tops
You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes
What's Goin' On - Marvin Gaye
Ain't Too Proud To Beg - Temptations
Dancing In The Streets - Martha & The Vandellas
Ooh Baby Baby - Smokey Robinson
Get Ready - Temptations
Isn't she lovely - Stevie Wonder
Ballads & Slow Blues
You Are The Best Thing – Ray Lamontagne
Faithfully – Journey
True Companion – Marc Cohn
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
At Last - Etta James
From This Moment - Shania Twain
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Unforgettable - Natalie Cole
Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
Others:
Walking on Sunshine - Bb (Katrina and the Whales)
When You were Mine - E (Prince)
Preacher Man - E (Dusty Springfield)
Oh Darlin - A (Beatles)
It’s a Heartache -C (Bonnie Tyler)
In Spite of Ourselves -E (Prine, Dement)
I Got You Babe - E (Sonny and Cher)
Hit Me With Your Best Shot - E (Benetar)
Help Me Make it Through The Night - C (Kristofferson)
Heartaches by the Number - F (Martina McBride)
Goodbye Earl - C (Dixie Chicks)
Golden Ring - D (George Jones and Tammy Wynette)
Fire - C (Springsteen)
Faith - E (George Michael)
Come Together - E (Beatles)
Can’t Help Falling in Love - D (Elvis)
1999 (Prince)
Call Me (Blondie)
Crazy Love -D (Van Morrison)
Cum on feel the Noize (Slade, Quiet Riot)
I Got a Feelin (Black Eyed Peas)
I Love Rock and Roll (Joan Jett)
Our Lips are Sealed - (Go-Go’s)
Poker Face (Lady Gaga)
So What? (Pink)
Sweet Child o’ Mine (Guns N Roses)
The Way You Look Tonight (Sinatra)
What a Wonderful World ( Louis Armstrong)
Christmas
Santa Baby - E
Rockin Around the Christmas Tree - G
Jingle Bell Rock - G
Baby it’s cold outside - D
ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC... Just ask and we may already do it.
Team
Jason Weismann | Sax/Leader/Vocals/Arranger |
Cameron Wright | Lead Vocalist |
Charles Hayes | Bass |
Josh Alfaro | Drums/Percussion |
Brian Nielson | Keyboard/Loops/Arranger |
..members may change per event | We only work with a handful of the best artists |
Kendra Glenn | Female Vocalist |
Chris Olson | Guitarist |
Ace Mack | Bass |
Bob Johnson | Drums |
Influences & Inspiration
Daft punk, Prince, Old Soul, James Brown, Meghan Trainor, Ferrell, Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, Earth Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapton, Al Green, Etta James, Marvin Gaye, Joe Cocker, Steve Miller, Ray Charles, Ray LaMontage, Journey, etc.
Setup Requirements
Power strip
Enough room for the band to perform comfortably