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Michael James Grassman
Michael James Grassman
Band leader / DJ

5 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a high-energy live wedding band based in West Allis, Wisconsin. Seasoned musicians with over two decades of industry experience, they are passionate about making your wedding party an unforgettable event.

Services Offered

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels approach their performances with passion and drive. Their energy ensures that your guests will have a blast on the dance floor and will be talking about the great time they had for years to come. They also bring the expertise of renowned wedding DJ Mike J (Michael James Grassman), who is at your disposal. He has been a sought-after wedding DJ since 2008. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels provide communicative and flexible service and tailor everything to match your vision. With impeccable planning, couples have total control over the setlist for the ceremony, dinner, and reception. Your guests are sure to stay on the dance floor all night long with the amazing sound and high energy of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

FAQ

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Which of the following are included in your popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Classic Rock
Dance
Motown
Oldies
Pop
Reggae
Rock

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Karaoke Services
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Disco Ball
Fog Machine
Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System

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Reviews of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels get rave reviews for energetic, professional performances that keep the dance floor packed. Reviewers praise their song selection, seamless planning and communication, and ability to handle ceremony, cocktail hour, reception audio, and emceeing. They're flexible, family-friendly, great value, and highly recommended for weddings and events.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels get rave reviews for energetic, professional performances that keep the dance floor packed. Reviewers praise their song selection, seamless planning and communication, and ability to handle ceremony, cocktail hour, reception audio, and emceeing. They're flexible, family-friendly, great value, and highly recommended for weddings and events.

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Charles Sent on 09/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Band!

We absolutely loved DRS! The set list was spot on, with a perfect mix of classics and fun dance songs that kept the energy up all night. They played everything so well and really brought the vibe we were hoping for. We had so many guests come up to us (even days after the wedding) just to say how amazing the band was. Can’t recommend them enough!
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Bob Sent on 04/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Pack the dance floor!

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels were amazing! We had about 90 people at my wife’s birthday party and people couldn’t resist the dance floor. We had amazing dance floor coverage! Guests repeatedly complimented the band and asked where I found them. They have a professional setup crew and enough gear for however big of a party you want to throw. They were very friendly and you could tell they were enjoying themselves as much as we were, which really makes a difference for people dancing. Great guitars, keys, sax and vocals! Awesome song selection too. They sent me the set list in advance and we knew exactly what to expect. You can’t throw a great party without a great band, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is built for it. We had kids at our party and they were very kid friendly, without compromising the quality of the performance. I honestly can’t say enough good about the band and the performance.
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Kristen Sent on 02/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Wedding Band!

I found Dirty Rotten Scoundrels via The Knot after combing through several wedding bands. They completely exceeded our expectations for my son's wedding reception. Honestly I expected them to be good, but they were even better than I expected! Nicolette did an awesome job as the lead singer that night! Michael worked with us on every aspect and answered all of my questions. I will say the dance floor was full all night and many of us did not leave it! I would highly recommend this band if you are looking for a fun night of dancing with a good variety of music.
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Maggie Sent on 02/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

DRS Rocks!

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels were absolutely phenomenal! We love live music and always knew we wanted a band to play at our wedding, but their performance, professionalism, and ability to keep the dance floor packed, exceeded all of our expectations. We had the pleasure to be able to see them play at some bars and festivals prior to our wedding and fell in love with their sound, variety of music (especially those classic punk-rock songs🤘) and overall stage presence. They made us feel very special by including some personalized shout-outs and dedicated songs to our friends and family as requested. From our first meeting, they were always prepared, on time and professional. Michael (DJ Mike) was an integral part of our wedding reception as he emceed the entire night. We never had to worry about our timeline as he coordinated with our venue and took care of all our sound needs like grand march introductions, cocktail hour and dinner music, and microphone transition for speeches. We fell in love with the band from the first time we saw them play and are proud to say we are official DRS groupies and would highly recommend them to anyone for their wedding or event!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 12/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

5 stars is not enough - FANTASTIC!!!

There are not words for how amazing DRS is!! From the simple easy planning and great communication to the way they helped simplify our wedding plan, and just made the day perfect. The minute they started playing it was incredible, I don't think we left the dance floor all night. Song after song was just better and better. Incredible presence, vocals, musicians and customization. Check out their Facebook for videos but 15/10 recommend
Trotting
Trotting Sent on 11/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

stellar bed

"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels made our wedding unforgettable with amazing live music!"

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K C Sent on 10/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

October wedding

DJ Mike was a lot of fun and very accommodating of my vision! I surprised my Mom with a special dance and he helped me keep it a surprise. All guests were very lively and dancing. My now husband is not a dancer and he was even out on the floor. Thank you Mike for everything and making my vision become a reality! 10/10 would recommend.
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Nathan Sent on 10/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible band, book them now!!

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels delivered above and beyond on everything my wife and I, as musicians ourselves, wanted in a wedding band. They rocked a setlist of absolute bangers catered exactly to our request, with infectious energy and pro-level skill all night. Nearly all of our wedding guests specifically complimented the band when we talked, and it showed on the dance floor. Mike, the band leader and MC, was extremely communicative and professional throughout the booking process and wedding day. We couldn’t have asked for a better celebration of our marriage. Support local live musicians and book DRS!!
Alexa
Alexa Sent on 09/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Planner's Ideal Vendor

As a wedding planner, having a strong team of vendors is critical to ensure a smooth wedding day for both the couple and their guests. It was a pleasure working with The Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at The Carriage House at Lac La Belle this August. They were exactly what I would've asked for in a DJ/band if I had to make my pick of who to work with. Their professionalism and incredible talent makes them such a well-rounded group. They catered to all audiences and had a large variety of music that kept everyone engaged and bringing the energy! I hope that I have the opportunity to work with them in the future!

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Evan Sent on 07/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding band!

I can’t say enough how great the band was from our initial encounter to the wedding day. They were professional, prepared, and most importantly- fun! We have gotten so many comments from our guests about how great they were and how they were the best band that many of our guests have ever seen. They were the highlight of our reception and we will have fond memories because of them for years to come. If you are on the fence about booking a band or DJ, or don’t know which band to book - book the Dirty Rotten Scoundrels immediately! I don’t plan to have another wedding but if I do, the first call I’m making is to DRS.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Team

Michael James Grassman
Michael James Grassman
Band leader / DJ
Nicolette Parada
Nicolette Parada
Lead Vocals
Holly Marie
Holly Marie
Lead vocals
Mark Chartre
Mark Chartre
Keyboards, Saxophone, Vocals and Flute
Michael Inloes
Michael Inloes
Guitar and Vocals
Allen Dix
Allen Dix
Drums
Jason Hellman
Jason Hellman
Bass

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