The Dap Squad

Expect a packed dance floor, guests of all ages moving, and an energy that doesn't let up from the first song to the last. The Dap Squad plays to the room — reading the crowd, adjusting the set on the fly, and making every moment feel like it was planned just for you.

You'll get professional, punctual musicians who arrive prepared and take your event seriously. No sight-reading, no phones out, no "weekend warrior" energy. These are full-time performers who have played thousands of events and know exactly how to make yours unforgettable.

The band covers an enormous range: Motown, funk, pop, rock, R&B, jazz, country, current Top 40, and classic hits from the 60s through today. We're happy to learn your first dance song or a special request at no extra charge.

Configurations range from an intimate jazz duo or trio to a 15-piece ensemble with full horn section and complete rhythm section. All packages include professional sound equipment and MC services. Ceremony and cocktail hour coverage available.

Travel fees apply for events beyond 45 minutes from Minneapolis ($0.70 per mile per musician (round trip)). Overnight accommodations are required for events 2.5+ hours out and will be quoted upfront. All costs are itemized in your contract before anything is confirmed.

The Dap Squad is Minneapolis' premier live entertainment band — a handpicked ensemble of world-class musicians who bring professional touring experience to your wedding, corporate event, or private party.

Led by Jason Weismann — Berklee College of Music graduate, saxophonist, vocalist, and Minnesota Rock & Country Hall of Fame inductee — The Dap Squad is built on a simple premise: every musician should be the best available, every time. Jason spent six years on the road touring Europe, opening for and sharing stages with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Shakira, Harry Connick Jr., Wynton Marsalis, Steppenwolf, and The Guess Who. That experience shaped an uncompromising approach to musicianship that runs through every performance.

These aren't weekend warriors who learned your first dance song from YouTube. They are full-time professional artists who have performed thousands of events — and they treat your once-in-a-lifetime evening accordingly. You will never see a band member losing their place or sight-reading music at your reception.

The Dap Squad offers flexible configurations to fit any event, venue, or budget: from an intimate jazz duo or trio starting at $1,950, to a 5–7 piece standard lineup, all the way up to a full 15-piece ensemble with horns and complete 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 any special request.

All packages include professional sound equipment and MC services. Ceremony and cocktail hour coverage available. Based in Minneapolis, MN — available throughout Minnesota and beyond.

5.0 stars across 119 reviews. Best of Weddings winner.

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.