Dart Collective

Category: DJ

Type: Group of DJs

Size of act:

Type: Solo instrumentalist

Type: Mixed chamber ensemble

Genres: Disco/Funk

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About Dart Collective

Jesse & Michael

Co-Founders

Started as a group of DJs in 2013, Dart Collective has now grown to include numerous live musicians and performers, all with the same simple goal of offering a more customized and personal approach to music curation at weddings and special events. Dart has also grown geographically, serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and Austin based clients locally, and destination clients all over the world. At Dart, we are all working DJs and musicians. Music is our passion and we want to share it with you and your guests. Our main goal here is to elevate and personalize your event so that it uniquely represents you.

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Services

Services

  • Hear us live
  • Sound system capability audience <300

Musical genres

  • Disco/Funk
  • Motown/Soul
  • Pop/Top 40s
  • Rock

Reviews

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35 reviews

  • KT

    Kelly T.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 6

    Dart Collective Was Beyond Our Dreams

    Working with Dart Collective was AMAZING! From the very beginning, their team was incredibly accommodating, responsive, and so easy to work with. They have a huge roster of DJs to choose from, and we ended up picking Cory for our wedding day. I truly could not recommend him more! Cory was an absolute vibe from the second he showed up until the very last song of the night. We had a pretty extensive “do not play” list along with a long list of must-play songs, and he absolutely nailed it. He listened to everything we wanted while still using his expertise to curate the music throughout the night and create an incredible flow for our reception. Having an amazing dance party was one of our biggest priorities for the wedding, and Cory DELIVERED. The dance floor was packed, the energy was incredible, and we’ve had so many guests tell us it was the best wedding dance party they’ve ever been to—which was exactly what we wanted to hear! I truly cannot recommend Dart Collective and Cory enough. They played such a huge role in creating the wedding reception we had envisioned and made the entire night so much fun. And to make it even better, our wedding day was actually Cory’s birthday, and he still brought the energy all night long! If an unforgettable dance party is a priority for your wedding, you absolutely want Cory behind the DJ booth!

  • LC

    Lauren C.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 30, 2026

    10/10 recommend

    Great communication. Understood exactly the vibe we wanted. Jordan was great!

  • SH

    Summer H.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 7, 2026

    The Best Wedding Band

    Music was one of the defining parts of our wedding, and we truly could not have been happier with Dart Collective. From our first call, we knew we were in great hands. Curating our music map was one of the most enjoyable parts of wedding planning, and seeing it come to life so seamlessly was incredible. The DJ and live band hybrid was a huge hit. The energy throughout the evening felt effortless, the song selection was spot on, and the dance floor was packed all night long. Several guests have since told us it was the best wedding band they had ever seen. Just as importantly, the entire team was wonderful to work with. We never once felt stressed about the entertainment because we trusted them completely. Dart Collective helped create one of the most memorable nights of our lives, and we cannot recommend them highly enough!

  • CR

    Caitlin R.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 31, 2026

    They Absolutely Nailed the Vibe

    Dart Collective was incredible from start to finish. They really listened to us, understood our taste, and completely got the vibe we wanted for the day. Their Music Map was such a great tool, it made it so easy to share songs and ideas throughout the planning process without having to build one giant playlist. They were also amazingly flexible, accommodating last-minute music changes and in-the-moment requests without missing a beat. And on the day itself, they absolutely nailed it. The music created the atmosphere we wanted from beginning to end and was such a huge part of what made the day feel so fun, personal, and memorable. Plus, the vinyl setup brought an extra cool factor that we loved. If you care about the music at your wedding and want a DJ who will actually understand your taste rather than just play a standard wedding playlist, we can’t recommend Dart enough!

  • RM

    Remy M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 6, 2026

    Sam Houdek Rocks!

    From our first conversation, Dart Collective (specifically Sam Houdek!) made it clear they understood exactly what we wanted for our wedding day. They were responsive and straightforward to work with, which took so much stress out of the planning process. What really impressed us was how they brought the party without needing us to micromanage every detail—they just knew how to read the room and keep our guests engaged all night long. Their rates were competitive compared to other DJs we looked at, and honestly, the energy and professionalism they delivered was worth every penny. We'd absolutely recommend Dart Collective to any couple looking for a DJ that will make their reception unforgettable.


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We dress to match the dress code of each event, whether its a black tie gala or a backyard summer jam :)
For sure! We love to collaborate with each of our clients to create unique and well rounded playlists
We are all professional musicians working both in and outside of the wedding/corporate event world. We take a wholistic and curatorial approach to each of our performances, working hard with our dedicated logistical staff to make sure our clients are well represented.
Yes, we've got a lot of amazing options for the lighter sides of the evening. From string duos to tiki vibraphone trios to gypsy jazz quartets, we've got you covered.
Generally 2-4 hours prior to guest arrival, depending on the scope of the event.
We just focus on the audio side of things :)
We just focus on the audio side of things, but we're happy to recommend some of our favorite lighting/photo booth vendors
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