We know you want your guests talking about the amazing experience they had long after it’s over. As your partner, we go above and beyond to ensure that they are.
After years of experience in the entertainment industry, we realized it’s all about the experience you walk away with.
That spirit informs everything we do in Dat Band, but here’s the how and why. If you don’t find an answer to your question, call or text 504-872-3925, email us, or use our live chat!
“…the lead singer joined us on the dance floor at times, making everyone feel they were a part of what the band was doing. They started the evening off with a dance-off. That set the stage for an entire evening of dancing. There wasn’t a song all night where the dance floor wasn’t packed.”
~Mark B.
Prices for a 3 hour party band generally range between about $2,500-13,000 and varies based on some key factors like:
Since each event is different, please contact us so we have a good understanding of what you’re looking for, and to make sure we don’t leave out anything important to you.
We tend to book well in advance, usually anywhere from 12-18 months ahead of time, especially during our peak seasons from mid Jan through May, and mid Sept through Dec, so it’s best to place a deposit on your date as soon possible to ensure our availability.
The band wears formal dress attire by default and will fit in at just about any private event. When at a public performance like a festival, we’ll typically dress down and go more smart casual.
You’ll get everything you need for a live band at your event and nothing you don’t. This includes:
Yes. We require a minimum 30% non-refundable deposit to hold your date on our calendar and turn away any other business.
We offer secure online bank transfer with a checking or savings account, and also accept major credit cards with an online processing fee. We also accept checks, money orders, or cash.
Rest assured, we’re experts at tuning our sound system to a space. Part of our setup process before you and your guests arrive includes a sound check, which is mission critical to make sure the band is right in the sweet spot for volume.
We also regularly work with venues that have strict volume limits because of factors like residential noise limits. The band won’t be too loud – you’ll be able to carry a conversation with no problem.
Helpful tips:
Dat Band includes DJ style recorded music through our sound system during any live music breaks at no additional charge. Please note that we don’t offer a dedicated DJ, or DJ equipment like turntables.
You’re welcome to provide us with your own playlist or defer to ours which has been curated after thousands of events. There will never be a break in the party!
Absolutely! Although you want to lean on the band’s experience to make the right calls at the right times, we want to know your top MUST PLAYS and your DO NOT PLAYS. You can find our song list here.
Yes. This works best to ensure a perfect flow from start to finish. Our professionally trained Emcees will keep your guests engaged so there’s never any question about what’s next. Dat Band includes this service at no extra charge!
In our experience, most guests want to enjoy a quick bite and get to dancing the night away as soon as possible, so having your caterer prepare the meal for as soon as guests arrive will help to make for the most fun you can possibly get.
Yes!
Absolutely! We offer second lines as an add-on when you hire a party band.
Yes!