The Dap-Kings are the backing band for Sharon Jones, as well as the mighty house-band of Daptone records, today’s premier source of real Funk & Soul. Led by bassist and producer Bosco Mann, the dapper eight-piece Dap-Kings--horns, guitars, congas and drum kit--always lay down a gritty groove. From meaty breakbeats and jams that echo the best of the JBs to beautiful ballads that would make Aretha smile, the veteran Dap-Kings know how to sweat and deliver. DJs, hip-hop producers and thousands of fans worldwide have taken notice. Give a listen. So will you.

When TheDap-Kings are not on the road or in the studio, they stay busy filling out the ranks of such esteemed acts as the Sugarman Three, the Mighty Imperials, , Dirt Rifle and the Bullets, the Budos, and the Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra.

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The Dap-Kings are:

Binky Griptite, Guitar, Emcee
David Guy, Trumpet
Bosco "Bass" Mann, Bass, Bandleader
Neal Sugarman, Tenor Saxophone
Tommy "TNT" Brenneck, Guitar
Fernando "Bugaloo" Velez, Congas, tambourine
Homer "Funky-Foot" Steiweiss, Drums
Ian Hendrickson, Baritone and Tenor Saxophone

Special Guests:

Eric Kalb, Drums
Cochemea "Cheme" Gastelum Baritone Sax

Otis Youngblood, Baritone Saxophone
Todd Simon, Trumpet
Al Street, Guitar