5.0
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What can I say. Perfection! I am SOO glad we found them. The event was perfect and the time and consideration they put into making sure to make the night perfect was so thoughtful! Thank you guys for a show that felt more like a concert than just another wedding. FANTASTIC musicianship btw!!
Jack J.
5.0
Absolutely incredible - the sound was amazing and played a huge variety of music all night long. They even played some tunes a few little kiddos requested! Months after our wedding, people still text/call us saying how awesome the band was. Couldn't recommend them enough!
Kira M.
5.0
Jason Weismann
COORDINATOR
Your guests will still be talking about The Dap Squad weeks after your wedding. That's not a promise — it's what 119 couples have told us. Dance floors packed from first song to last. Guests of all ages joining in. People who don't dance, dancing.
Led by Jason Weismann — Berklee-trained composer, saxophonist, and vocalist, Minnesota Rock & Country Hall of Fame inductee — The Dap Squad brings world-class musicianship to your wedding day. Jason spent six years touring Europe, opening for and sharing stages with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Shakira, Harry Connick Jr., Wynton Marsalis, Steppenwolf, and The Guess Who. He now channels that experience into handpicking the best musicians in Minnesota for every event.
We offer flexible configurations to fit your venue, budget, and vision: from intimate duos to our signature 5–7 piece lineup, all the way up to a full 15-piece ensemble with horns and full rhythm section. We cover Motown, funk, pop, rock, R&B, jazz, country, and everything in between — and we're happy to learn your first dance song or a special request.
All packages include sound equipment and MC services. We can cover your ceremony and cocktail hour in addition to the reception. Based in Minneapolis, MN — available throughout Minnesota and beyond.
Best of Weddings winner. 5.0 stars across 119 reviews.
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Instruments
Flute
Guitar
Keyboard
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Steel Drum
Trombone
Trumpet
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Polka
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
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Meet the team
Jason Weismann
Coordinator
Jason Weismann is a Berklee trained composer/arranger/Sax player and vocalist. He toured Europe for 6 years opening or sharing the stage with such artists as the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Shakir, Harry Connick, Wynton Marsalis, Steppin wolf, The Guess who, etc.
He now resides in Minnesota and takes all that he's learned and actively works to make amazing bands that wow any crowd. From Jazz to Country, funk to Big Band whatever group has his fingerprint on it is sure to offer a great show. He is a Minnesota Rock and Country Hall of fame inductee & Minnesota's Music Awards Winner.
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The Dap Squad is an exceptional wedding band—talented, professional, and easy to work with. Their top-notch musicianship, excellent sound, and wide song variety kept the dance floor packed and guests raving long after the event. They learn requests, deliver high‑energy, concert‑style performances, and come highly recommended.Jack J
5.0
What can I say. Perfection! I am SOO glad we found them. The event was perfect and the time and consideration they put into making sure to make the night perfect was so thoughtf...
ul! Thank you guys for a show that felt more like a concert than just another wedding. FANTASTIC musicianship btw!!
Kira M
5.0
Absolutely incredible - the sound was amazing and played a huge variety of music all night long. They even played some tunes a few little kiddos requested! Months after our wedding...
, people still text/call us saying how awesome the band was. Couldn't recommend them enough!
Any questions?
Bob S
5.0
Just played at my daughters wedding. Phenomenal band. Incredible musicians and nowhere near a typical wedding band. Big contributor to making the wedding a great success. Easy ...
to work with and and could play a wide range of music. Would highly recommend.
Nolan F
5.0
Jason and his band were an amazing addition to our wedding reception. They were all very talented and professional, and their performances made it a very classy and enjoyable eveni...
ng. They even did an impromptu swing dance clinic for us and our guests! I would recommend them to anyone looking for quality entertainment at a fair price.
Caroline S
5.0
Jason and the Dap Squad were incredible to work with!! So professional, communicative, and put on an AMAZING show for our wedding day!! We knew we wanted a band over a DJ and speci...
fically a band with talented musicians and a group that would play a variety of tunes, and The Dap Squad did just that! We had the best night dancing, and we credit that to this band! They were so easy to work with throughout the entire process, and they made the night so memorable for us and for our guests!!! Seriously look no further and book this band for your wedding or event - you won't regret it!!
Erika K
5.0
The Dap Squad is comprised of top-notch musicians who know how to bring down the house in the best way possible. Throughout the night, and in the months after our 10/05/2024 weddin...
g, our guests would not stop exclaiming to us, "Where did you find this band!" Cannot recommend highly enough.
Jake M
5.0
Jason and the Dap Squad were awesome to work with, super professional, communicative and most importantly talented! We had many of our guests tell us the music was the most memorab...
le part of the evening, which is exactly what we had hoped for! We would recommend them to anyone.
Aswar R
5.0
Hands down the best band we could've chose for our wedding celebration. Got us all out on the dance floor and the songs they learned on request from us sounded better than the orig...
inal! Could not be happier.
Rachel B
5.0
The Dap squad is amazing! They played at our wedding and our guests couldn't stop talking about how impressive they are. They were easy to work with and most importantly they sound...
ed incredible. They even learned a few songs for us! We already want to hire them again for a big party.
Samantha M
5.0
The Dap Squad exceeded all expectations! They were perfectly on time the day of our wedding and were very easy to work with. Weeks later and I'm still getting raving reviews from ...
guests. Would love to book them again!
Caroline N
5.0
The Dap Squad performed at our 10/21/23 wedding reception and our dance floor was packed from start to finish! Communication was professional and responsive, and I can't recommend ...
them highly enough.
Stuart N
5.0
Performance and energy was "wow" worthy! The Dap Squad kept our dance floor lively and tons of our guests commented on the quality of the music and experience. Communication leadi...
ng up to the wedding was excellent!
Sarah S
5.0
The Dap Squad has an incredible sound and energy -- our dance floor was absolutely packed with guests of all ages! Music means so much to us, as we are both musicians, and the Dap ...
Squad totally delivered on amazing sound and musicianship. We can't recommend the band highly enough!
Brian H
5.0
We had THE best band ever with the Dap Squad. We love to dance and so do our friends. From the first song to the last song, the dance floor was full! We were told many times over t...
he band was the best. We thought so, too!
Alyse E
5.0
The Dap Squad made our wedding in July 2022 so special! They are professional, fun, and incredibly talented. They learned a Led Zeppelin song for us and totally rocked it!!
Evelyn L
5.0
This band is an absolute blast. We saw them perform at a friends' wedding, and had so much fun that we took their card. Two years later, we booked them for our own reception. Our g...
uests 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.
Michelle M
5.0
Dap Squad was an absolute hit at our wedding reception! They were super fun and so talented! They had everyone on the dance floor for the entire night! I would highly recommend ...
them!!
Lara B
5.0
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 expe...
rience 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.
Nick L
5.0
The Dap Squad is incredible!! Super engaging, professional, and so so talented! One of the highlights of our entire day. When seeing guests after the big day the band is the one th...
ing that comes up time and time again as being amazing. Couldn’t recommend more.
Brian M
5.0
Months later, guests from our wedding are still talking about how amazing the band was! They are INCREDIBLE. Money very well spent. You will not go wrong with them. Jason is great ...
to work with for planning and coordinating ahead of time.
Amy O
5.0
Awesome group of musicians ! Jason was great to work with - super receptive, kind, and talented! Numerous guests made comments about how fun they were (and how they wish they would...
have gotten a band at their wedding), and when we reflect on that day we always agree (as our kiddo says ' that band was awesome!'). Highly recommend hiring them for your event - they bring the best energy!
Mick M
5.0
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!
Ashleigh L
5.0
The Dap Squad was phenomenal! They brought incredible energy and exceptional music to our wedding dance. Our guests - young and old - loved dancing and had a great time. The horn s...
olos were especially fun! We were so thrilled with the Dap Squad - this was the best money we spent on our wedding reception. We highly, highly recommend booking them for your event.
Nicole H
5.0
The Dap Squad absolutely CRUSHED it at our wedding! We had people on the dance floor all night and received so many comments about how fun they were! We hired a 7 piece band that i...
ncluded saxophone and trumpet as we loved the idea of having a jazzy feel to our dance. The singers even started a large train with all of our guests while singing “love train” ! They played a great variety of music that was friendly for people of all music tastes. They also learned out first dance song and sang it live which was very special. My husband and I were so happy with how it turned out and wish the dance could have lasted longer. Highly recommend!
Eva W
5.0
The Dap Squad played at our wedding last Friday and were absolutely amazing! They had amazing energy, and were all incredibly talented musicians. Jason Weismann was wonderful to wo...
rk with and walked us through everything we needed and was also incredibly flexible when we asked to add a sound system for the ceremony and then changed our first dance day of (when I realized I couldn't do the one we'd practiced since I hadn't been practicing it in my dress). Our guests starting chanting "one more song" at the end of the final set, and they obliged with an amazing rendition of "Proud Mary." My husband and I were talking about hosting an event sometime in the future just to have them play again.
Jane K
5.0
We could not have asked for a more fun, talented and amazing band at our wedding! Two weeks later and we are still getting nothing but positive comments from our guests about how i...
mpressive the Dap Squad is, and how much everyone’s feet hurt for days afterwards because they were dancing so hard all night! Could not recommend them enough.
Debbie Z
5.0
There is nothing like a live band at a wedding, especially an 11-piece band! My son and daughter-in-law hired the Dap Squad for their wedding in Sept. and they were exceptional. ...
They had the crowd on the dance floor all evening AND they were fun to just sit and listen to. Weeks after & my guests are still raving about the band! If it's in your budget, hire them - you won't be
disappointed.
Caroline J
5.0
The Dap Squad "made" my daughter and new husband's wedding reception the ultimate fun time! From the first to the last song, we all danced - including the bride's 84 year old gran...
dmother. The reception was everything and more than anticipated because of The Dap Squad. Thank you for the GREAT music!
Eric Z
5.0
The DAP Squad played at our wedding and I have to say it was one of the best bands that I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Everyone could not stop raving about how great t...
hey were! In my experience the band can make the wedding, and after the fact I can definitely back that up. They brought a ton of energy and killer musical skills and absolutely melted everyone’s minds. My own grandma was out there on the dance floor, amongst every other guest at our wedding. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great wedding band. We did the 11 piece and they played a wide variety of songs, though we kept it to mostly rock and funk. I may be biased but this is the best wedding band that I have seen, and I’ve been to a lot of weddings. Hope this helps anyone out there looking for the right fit!
Katherine Z
5.0
We had the Dap Squad play at our wedding on September 4 this year.... WOW! It was absolutely the best time dancing to their music. They played some great party songs as well as e...
verything that we requested. Some of our guests had a chance to talk to some band members and were saying how genuinely kind and talented they were. I will say - I have never seen that many people packed onto the dance floor before. What a fantastic time. Thank YOU Dap Squad for making my wedding awesome!
Suzanne C
5.0
The Dap Squad was fantastic! They kept the party rolling and the dance floor was packed the entire evening. These guys are impressive musicians and very professional.
As parent...
s of the groom, it was nice to hear so many positive comments about this awesome band. We give them the highest possible recommendation !
Gavin C
5.0
Jason was very professional and did a wonderful job coordinating the sound for our entire ceremony, social hour, reception and after party. He some of the best musicians in the ent...
ire country and had EVERYONE on the dance floor within the first song. I had a ton of fun with these guys and even got to sit in on the drums for a tune. Would highly recommend.
Mary Joal M
5.0
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 recept...
ion than they ever had before because of how fun the band made it (for dancers or observers).
Marguerite V
5.0
I adored this band at my nieces wedding the saxophone player for fabulous their personability and enthusiasm just made the event what amazing entertainers
susan o
5.0
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.
Mary C
5.0
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.
Nicole G
5.0
The Dap Squad played our wedding in a very small town on a family farm of ours. Due to COVID, I wasn't able to see them in person before and was a little nervous going in to it. Bu...
t MAN, did they bring the house down! I had people coming up to me all night long and for days after telling me how awesome our band was. They had a funky and upbeat vibe going that kept people on the dance floor. They engaged with the crowd to keep everyone smiling. I would hire them over and over and over again!!
Helen W
5.0
Just wanted to take a moment and say a HUGE THANK YOU to the band for an amazing evening. I don’t even have the words to describe how incredible and beyond our wildest dreams the b...
and was. It made the evening all the more perfect and even though we were a bit behind schedule, they managed to play the most amazing music and keep everyone on the dance floor. We have had so many compliments about you guys and hopefully some new business will come your way soon because the band was truly EPIC. I am so unbelievably thankful that we found you guys and it was able to work out because our main goal for the wedding was to have great music and that we did, I may be biased, but it was the best music of any wedding I have ever been to.
Matous M
5.0
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.
McKenna S
5.0
Dap Squad absolutely KILLED it at our wedding!! We had a 7 piece band and they brought the party, especially the two vocalists. One even came into the crowd a few times and engaged...
with the guests which was a blast. We had a large number of people stay until midnight to shut the place down due to how awesome the music was. Best money ever spent.
Jason D
5.0
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 r...
un 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. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them, you will be glad you did it.
Julie B
5.0
If you want your dance floor packed, and your reception to be the best time ever, HIRE THIS BAND! I hired the Dap Squad, sight unseen (because of Covid circumstances) for my Siste...
r's wedding in June 2021. Jason was excellent to work with throughout the entire planning process. We went with a 10 piece band for the reception, because we love a good horn section, and they did not disappoint! The band themselves said they have never seen so many people on the dance floor for the very first song, and the dance floor remained completely packed for the next 5 hours straight! We received so many compliments on the band from our guests, we we're told that this was the Best Wedding reception that they have ever been to. If you're looking for high energy music that encompasses multiple genres catering to all of your guests, this is definitely the band for your wedding!
Response from The Dap Squad
Julie, what an amazing family!! Thank you again for including us and what an incredible n...
ight!! Your sister is hilarious too!! They were SO MUCH FUN!! These are the kinds of events we hope for. I really hope we get a chance to work together again!! :) Thank you!!! -Jason
Melissa B
5.0
The Dap Squad played our wedding in June 2021 and absolutely blew the entire party away! I heard people from the crowd getting excited just seeing an the whole band and horn sectio...
n setting up during cocktail hour, as soon as dinner was over it was 5 hours of non-stop dancing. The band was easy to work with narrowing down preferred songs and their catalogue from oldies to contemporary was excellent. They even let us choose a few songs off the list that they learned for our big day.
We had relatives leave to take grandparents home and came back later specifically to watch the band. Friends from New England told us they would consider having their wedding in Minnesota just to have The Dap Squad play.
The Dap Squad made our day even more special and, to quote several guests, were "the best wedding band we've ever seen!"
Response from The Dap Squad
You Guys ROCKED!! I don't know if we will ever see a couple that get up and KILL 'Under P...
ressure' by Bowie and Queen again... holy cow?!!
So much fun and you guy were the best. Thank you again for including us in your special day and I hope we get to work together again!!!
Maura H
5.0
Dap Squad absolutely made our wedding! We couldn't be more happy with the performance. They are amazing musicians that went above and beyond to make our wedding special. Given ther...
e was limited dancing at our wedding due to COVID and social distance restrictions, they brought the heat! All guests asked where we found this band because they were FABULOUS!
Greta L
5.0
Phenomenal group! They arranged and sang our first dance and the rest of the night they led the evening with so much energy and were so creative with requests! It felt like they we...
re part of the party! Very professional and easy to work with! Jason was great with communication. This is where we wanted to focus our budget for our wedding - worth every penny!
Carina N
5.0
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, pro...
fessional, and talented musicians. Thanks for taking requests on the spot.
Barbara L
5.0
Absolutely wonderful , professional, friendly and very concerned that the Bride and Groom and all the guests had a perfect evening. The group felt like family and seemed to be cel...
ebrating with us. We recommend them highly.
Mark L
5.0
The Dap Squad AMAZED our guests!! Seriously these guys are the best band in the twin cities. I just wish I could see them more often... that's a hint guys.. do more public shows!...
!! Man I can't thank you guys enough for blowing up our wedding!! All the fellas wanted to pool our money to keep them longer... man we still are talking about some of the ripping solos!!
Andrea S
5.0
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.
Tim Z
5.0
The band broke 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 an...
d 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!!
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