Dat Band

d reviews, looked at websites and reviewed available song lists. DatBand seemed like what we were looking for, and we decided to book them. From the jump, they were so great with communication and planning. They made things so easy and made sure to customize things to our liking. We booked the string quartet for the ceremony, and they did a beautiful job. Then we booked the 9-piece band for the reception. Wow they were awesome! They sounded great, played all the fun songs we wanted, and got the dance floor going from the jump. People are still stopping to tell us that the band at our wedding was amazing. I was nervous to book a band I had never seen perform, but I could not have asked for a better experience with DatBand – book them now!

s feel comfortable. We coordinated all of the things we wanted them to help us with, like a keyboardist to play special songs for our procesional and a guitarist at cocktail hour. They made sure all of our questions were answered and they were on the same page for the big day. Then came the actual execution.  DAT BAND IS FREAKING TALENTED. We rocked out all night. We didn’t wanna leave the dance floor! Our guests could not stop talking about it. “OMG Pedro, that band was awesome.” Seriously, would do it again and again. Money well spent. Thanks Dat Band, you guys made our special night extra special.

er band!! Our dance floor was packed the entire reception! Our guests are still talking about how great the music was at our wedding! DatBand has thorough questionnaires for you to fill out so they can get an idea of your music preferences (for both must-plays and do NOT play songs). We also had a phone call a few days before our wedding to nail down any final details to ensure our reception was everything we wanted. We want to thank DatBand for making our wedding the most memorable and special for us!!! 10/10 would hire them again in a heartbeat!!!

usic. I wanted a band that could cater to all ages and offer a wide variety of genres. After reading reviews and working closely with Chad, we decided to go ahead, and I’m so glad we did. From the beginning, Chad was incredibly responsive and thorough with communication. He took the time to understand our vision, made sure our specific song requests were heard, and had several check-ins with me leading up to the big day to make sure everything was aligned. On the wedding day, Dat Band exceeded all expectations. The dance floor was packed all day long, and everyone had a fantastic time. Weeks later, I’m still getting compliments about how amazing the band was and how much fun everyone had. Dat Band played for three hours, and my only regret is not booking them for longer—I didn’t want to leave the dance floor or for the party to end! I highly recommend Dat Band for any wedding or event. They’re easy to work with, incredibly responsive, and most importantly, they know how to keep the energy high and the crowd having fun. If you want your guests to have an unforgettable time, look no further!

glad we did! They kept the party going all night long and our guests didn’t want to leave at the end of the night! Would absolutely recommend them for a wedding or any event you need live music.

nal, organized, and so easy to work with, which made the planning process seamless. On the day of the wedding, they completely killed it! Their energy was amazing and their talent had everyone on the dance floor all night long. Our guests are still raving about how amazing the band was! If you’re considering a wedding band, stop searching and book Dat Band now. They are worth every single penny and more. Thank you, Chad and the entire team, for making our wedding the party of a lifetime!

at we wanted our event to feel like in terms of music/vibe and then made it a reality. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a live band for a wedding or any other event.

matching energy with the crowd. Their engagement with everyone was my favorite part. All my guests complimented them and still are!

amily) and Louisiana classics ( for my husband) which couldn't have been easy! My only regret from my wedding is that I literally didn't leave the dance floor once, so I never saw my venue or guests lol totally worth it! Book these guys to get the party started!!

owed all of our requests to a t, and played an awesome set list of music we loved. I would absolutely recommend Dat Band to anyone that is looking for a good time on their special night.

hrough the doors! The female vocalist was outstanding in particular! We loved every minute having Dat Band be our entertainment! I've been to weddings where it's like pulling teeth to get people out there and having fun, and that was definitely not the case with ours. People are still raving about how much fun they had.. we can't thank yall enough for the good time!

e with, and created an amazing experience for our big day. From the time they opened the dance floor to the end of the wedding, people were dancing to the music, and everyone who attended said it was because of Dat Band. I will be recommending them to everyone I know that is looking for a great band.

the opportunity to book a band, let alone, one this phenomenal. The communication, professionalism, and genuine excitement this group shares in the celebration will help ease the planning process. Do yourself a favor and book this band!

ang with non-stop energy all night and were engaged with guests from the beginning to the very end. They even gave the bride and groom a celebrity name and had the whole place chanting it between songs. Chad was great to work with ahead of time and very easy to contact. He was very responsive with pricing and options. The band honored the requested playlist perfectly and played a wide ride of music that appealed to everyone. I would hire Dat Band for any event in the future, especially another wedding. I highly recommend Dat Band based on the music, the fun and energy they brought, the range of music played, the ease of working with them, and the price.

band absolutely exceeded our expectations! Armando was so easy to work with, and so kind and responsive. I pretty much hand picked their playlist- the live music they played (80s and 90s of course!) as well as specific rap songs we wanted played during their quick breaks. Not only did they follow our list as requested, but every song they played was phenomenal. The artists are so talented - our dance floor was packed all night! Even two years later, people still ask us who our band was, and compliment our choice. We are very glad fate hooked us up with Dat Band. Highly recommend!

reception. Great energy that kept everyone on the dance floor. The vocalist was excellent and interacted with the guests. Guests keep telling me how great the band was and how much fun the had. Dat Band exceeded all my expectations and more!!

. An 8-piece band with two vocalists provided music for the 3-hour set during the reception. When the live musicians were playing, everyone was in awe. I believe our vocalists were Victoria and Clay, and they absolutely killed it. It felt like being at a concert. 2. Online booking site is easy to use and organized. 3. They understood the concept of a venue "flip" and could pull it off (for an additional fee). Cons: 1. We had asked the band to keep the bride's processional a secret/special song only to be used for processional. Chad/Holly had made a note of it. Musicians practiced the song multiple times on the day of the wedding as guests arrived and while the groom was in the room. Made it a little underwhelming/ruined the "surprise" when it played as the bride walked in. 2. Incorrect song played for recessional. Violin + cello started playing a live song rather than our requested recorded song being played. Someone corrected the musicians after a few seconds, but we were halfway down the aisle, and it was just a bit awkward. 3. Bouquet Toss announced incorrectly. We had discussed multiple times with Chad/Holly that we wanted an untraditional toss, and we wanted all guests participating. They announced the usual "single ladies" toss, which we did not want. Bride had to request mic on the night of the wedding to correct the band. 4. Coordination between band and day-of coordinator not great. Parent dances started 45-55 minutes late. Band notes that coordinator should be in charge of timeline (which is fair), but coordinator (from trusted local company) says band was not following directives/cues throughout evening. 5. DJ add-on: We had spoken with Chad several times about having an outside DJ hired for our last 90 minute set. We were told this was initially not an issue. We found out about a month before the wedding that Dat Band would start removing all our upgraded dance floor lighting (which we paid extra for) and break down all equipment before our DJ set began. We thought this would kill the vibe of party before it was over. We feel we were talked into using Dat Band's DJ add-on in order to avoid the early breakdown. Chad knew we were firing our original DJ in order to make the switch. On the night of the wedding (we didn't find out until it was happening) but Dat Band's DJ add-on is actually a laptop playlist + speaker. Chad is seated at drumset for this set while music plays. Music had full gaps between songs - like playing a Spotify playlist at home. While we're sure other couples are fine with this setup, Chad was aware we were trying to achieve something more energetic with that last hour. He never mentioned on ANY of our calls that their offering would not be the same. Agree to disagree on clarity of contract. We feel calling this "DJ-style" is still inaccurate/misleading. We expressed our disappointment on the night of the wedding. Chad refunded us the cost of of this DJ add-on. We did not ask for this. We appreciate the gesture; however, we would have appreciated more professional communication so that we knew what to expect. We would have kept our original DJ. We wanted to end the night with more energy. Dat Band will go on to play hundreds of other weddings. We just get one. A refund will unfortunately not give that night back to us.

songs based on the crowd at the event. We could not have asked for a better song selection to keep our guests out on the dance floor the entire night, have a memorable second line, and just overall have a great time. We have received countless compliments on the band following our wedding reception and would highly recommend Dat Band to anyone who wants live music at their next event!

ails, which was then passed to Holly the band project manager. She answered every question I had, FaceTimed me when I was stressing out over making sure everything was set up with the band. When I needed to find something for another vendor I had sent to her, within 10mins she had the information and sent it to me! She without a doubt helped ease my stress! Once I found out Armando was going to be the male singer for my wedding I could have cried with joy, actually I may have cried lol they arrived and set everything up how they needed to. I was able to talk with Armando before hand and introduce myself, such a sweet and easy to work with guy! Any song request that I came up with during my reception they made happen. Excellent, excellent band to work with. Now, if Armando would come out with some songs to be able to download and listen to my life would be that much better! I truly am going to miss conversating with them both! Thank y’all again so much!

truly mean it. Our families have been raving about them ever since. They were super easy to work with, thank you Holly and Chad. Another great thing they do is read the room, they knew all the right songs to play just by us giving them our top 10 list. They also coordinated the entire second line and it could not have been any better. 100% one of the top vendors on our wedding day.

us after the reception about how much they loved the band, and how awesome it was to have a live band at a New Orleans wedding. The band members were so fun and took the time before the reception started to check in with us, which was super sweet. They even did Jello shots with us during a set break! We would one hundred percent endorse booking them for your wedding celebration (or for any party, for that matter!) if you're looking for amazing energy and excellent music! Thanks so much, y'all!

even picked up on certain phrases our guests were using to help keep everyone engaged. I would book them again in a heart beat.

ong list, we liked that they had a lot of 70s and funk, and with limited time on our hands, we booked them. Their performance at the wedding was great and they seamlessly set up and tore down their set. The knock on the stars has to do with my desire for a certain level of customer service that I did not receive. 1. Dat Band is pretty expensive. I haven't compared to others to say whether they are above industry standard but they are enough of an investment to where one should expect total satisfaction. Their cost should have yielded 5 stars from me. They also had a big neon sign advertising the band on their stage which was extremely tacky. 2. We went through every single song on their song list (100s of songs) and gave the band a final list of all the songs we were accepting of. We made it clear that we obviously don't expect every song to be played but there was enough for the band to curate their set list while staying within our request. This was initially met by resistance, then understanding, and at the wedding, there were definitely songs played that we didn't want. 3. I asked if we could use their speakers for the 3 min ceremony music. I was told this would be a $300 charge. I almost accepted until I realized I was going to have to rent speakers anyway for when the band was finished and we would play other music. I thought it was quite disrespectful and greedy that they wouldn't let us use their speakers for the few minutes needed for the ceremony. And I was later told that during the ceremony some guests in the back near the band couldn't hear the officiant because the band kept chatting. This guest was so frustrated he almost went to tell them something but didn't want to disrupt the ceremony. 4. This is a corporate band, I'm not sure exactly how it works but it sounded like a management company that that has a roster of musicians it can pull from (just my assumption). I would have preferred a local New Orleans band that brought some authenticity but since we had already booked I thought maybe the corporate route would ensure some professionalism. Overall, the band members performed well but I recommend doing some shopping around before committing. And make sure to establish your wishes up front, ask for some grace and hospitality, and don't settle for the corporate template. Cheers!

eir A game! They read the crowd so well, and we got so many compliments on the music from people of all ages. We were so glad we could also book our second line through Dat Band as well. The second line was definitely one of the highlights of the night! Thank you for making our wedding night one to remember!

d and his team made the process so easy. We had an initial virtual meeting in which Chad answered all of our questions and more. Their pricing and options are very straight forward and they have a great method of gathering info to ensure that they capture the vibe that we wanted. We are also so incredibly grateful for their flexibility. Due to an issue with our venue, Chad and his team had to change their set up to a different location within the property and did so seamlessly. Our guests raved about Dat Band! Many of our guest remarked that this was the best wedding that they have ever been to and Chad and his team absolutely played a huge role in this. We can't thank them enough for helping to make our big day an epic party!

bsolutely delivered! Our guests of all ages had a blast at our reception. Chad was so responsive and professional in our initial inquiry; we felt assured Dat Band would be the right fit for us. They went above and beyond during the planning to do a site visit with us and coordinate with the reception venue and make sure everything from the space to the sound quality to the power requirements would work smoothly. We had no worries on the day that they had it covered. Leading up to the day, Chad and Holly were so accommodating to our requests and made sure the vibe we had in mind was captured.

t me tell you, THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT! The wedding was almost two months ago and I still have people contacting me and talking about how amazing and fun they were! They got on the dance floor with us singing and dancing and kept everyone on the dance floor! I cannot reccommend Dat Band enough! So amazing to work with! You NEED them for any event! Thank you for making our wedding the funnest night of our lives!

big day, and our guests have not stopped raving about Dat Band! When searching for a band, we were SO impressed with Emily, and we are so glad she was able to get the party going for us! The entire band is engaging with the crowd and makes sure everyone is on their feet, enjoying themselves. Thank you times a million! Yall rock!

alist is sooooo incredibly talented, they have all of their own equipment, they help navigate the wedding timeline, they insisted on getting me and my husband (I'm rather shy when it comes to stuff like that) up there dancing with them and I am SO thankful they broke me out of my shell (mostly for pics/video hahaha). Anyway - I can't say enough good things about them! They did our entire ceremony music, our rehearsal, and our second line for a VERY reasonable price!!! DEFINITELY USE THEM!!!!!!!!

didn't want to leave the dance floor all night!! Also, a singer that can do both Adele and Lizzo?? SOLD!

e gotten so many compliments about them! Thank you!!

ed, and helped us with the planning logistics and building the set-list, with attention to detail so we got everything and more on our special day. How great is this band? Well, on the day of our wedding we had a last minute cancellation by our separate fine string ensemble that was scheduled to play during our wedding ceremony. Armando and Dat Band quickly came to our rescue and offered to help by having the band's amazing guitarist step in and play the ceremony set without skipping a beat! THEY SAVED THE DAY for us without hesitation. That goes above and beyond what I would expect from a band and it speaks volumes about their quality and character. We HIGHLY recommend you hire them for your wedding! You will not be disappointed with the party they throw -their energy and passion kept our wedding guests dancing all night. CHEERS to Dat Band!

usic Chad suggested was perfect and our dance floor was packed all night. Some of our own guests have already hired Dat Band for their own upcoming events!

ed to know how we found this awesome band. I am so glad that we attended a local bridal show where we were able to meet Chad and get information about DAT BAND. I highly recommend DAT BAND and look forward to having them at another function.

usic you want played. They are upbeat and fun on the dance floor and have a great sound. Highly recommended.

e dance floor rocking from start to finish. The dance off was absolutely killer! They accommodated every song request and made the night as perfect as can be. I highly, highly highly recommend you reach out to them if you're looking for the dance floor to be rocking!

e floor the entire night!! Highly recommend Dat Band!!