Thanks for visiting our Testimonial page! Here you will find testimonials written and posted by real clients of Spectrum Band, including our most recent performance along with reviews the band has received over two decades. While we don't expect you to read each review (you're more than welcome to), these reviews spotlight the high bar our clients expect from us and what we expect from ourselves. Spectrum Band has maintained a high level of performance for over two decades.
Our experience and proven success is definitely to your advantage!
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Spectrum Band was absolutely perfect and kept the dance floor packed all night!! Sean was so responsive, accommodating and kind to work with! The band was absolutely incredible and sounded amazing!! They were perfection!! Our wedding reception was so much fun thanks to Spectrum Band! I cannot thank you enough!!
Do you want your wedding to ROCK!?
My wife and I were so pleased with Spectrum bands performance, and our guests loved them as well. Their selection of songs was incredible, and they collaborated so seamlessly with our coordinator and caterer, it was very hands off. I could not recommend them more. Nothing beats live music.
Spectrum Crushed It
Sean was a great contact throughout the year plus we had Spectrum booked for our wedding. There was weather issues the day of, but Sean communicated well and a great solution was found.
The band took our song suggestions and turned out two epic sets. The fact that the band can cover Sinatra to MJ to RHCP is a masterclass is making it happen. We danced hard, the band jammed, and it will be a night I'll never forget! Absolutely a five-star band.
Great band for a wedding
Spectrum was great to work with leading up to the wedding, and they did not disappoint the night of the wedding. The dance floor was packed the entire night and they fed off the energy and kept playing great song after another all night.
Wow!!! Great experience all around!
"I think we received more compliments about the band than anything else at the wedding. Everyone loved them! It was the best choice we made, besides the choice to get married! You won’t be disappointed."
"We received so many compliments about the band! Not only are they fantastic musicians, but Sean, the band manager is so easy to work with. They really made our day special!"
"We knew from the very first moment that there was only one band for our daughter’s wedding this past Saturday night! Spectrum was just amazing and the whole evening was perfect! Sean was wonderful to work with and answered every question and granted every request we had. The musicians are so talented and made our evening extra special and fun! My husband and I are musicians and are not usually dancers- we danced more Saturday night than we ever have!
The ceremony music was beautiful guitar music and the cocktail hour with solo piano. Both were spectacular!
We could not have asked for anything better than Spectrum! Thank you so much!!"
"Thank you so much to you and all of the Spectrum Band members for an absolutely wonderful evening of music at Nick and Lindsay’s wedding reception last night!!
"The Spectrum Band made our reception an absolute blast!!! From the entire planning process all the way through to the end of the night, they were so professional and fun to work with. Shoutout to their manager, Sean, for his always prompt response time! My dad wanted one line changed in our father/daughter dance song and The Spectrum Band made that a reality with no hassle! We are still (almost two months later) getting raving compliments on this band. Our dance floor was crowded all night long and every song they played was amazing! Highly, HIGHLY recommend them! I booked based off these reviews and they surpassed my expectations 1,000 times over!"
Review from Groom posted on The Knot. Reception was at The McPherson 10/21/2022
From the moment we reached out, Sean was quick to respond and incredibly easy to work with. Prior to the wedding, I expressed concerns with Sean about the volume of the band (we had a small venue) as well as made a few special requests and he made sure they were all met with ease and perfection. The entire process was seamless.
Hiring Spectrum Band was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding. Having a live band with horns was extremely important to us, and we could not have been more satisfied with this talented group. From the get-go, they were easy to work with, responsive, and listened to/matched our requests for the vibe of our wedding. They offer you add-ons in addition to their band, which made this 'non-wedding planner bride' extremely happy. They seamlessly ran the sound at our ceremony, utilized two of their members for a jazz duo during cocktail hour, and provided MC services as well as superb sound and lights at the reception. The dance floor was packed the entire evening, and the compliments continue to come in regarding how good they were. These guys are seasoned professionals – knowing just what the crowd needs at any time. Our wedding had the most perfect feel-good atmosphere, and without Spectrum Band our reception would not have been the same!
"The Spectrum Band was simply OUTSTANDING! Sean was great to work with and made it easy. The Spectrum Band has played wedding venues for many, many years and they know exactly what to expect. When we started planning for the wedding, our daughter and son-in-law weren't sure they wanted a band. They preferred a DJ, but my wife and I always felt a band added so much to the reception, and oh man, did The Spectrum Band far exceed our expectations. I can't tell you how many guests wanted to know how we found this band. In fact, I had a guest call me the very next day to get contact information. The dance floor was packed throughout the evening. They played music from all genres. The final and greatest testimonial was when our daughter and son-in-law thanked us for getting The Spectrum Band. You put the finishing touches on a spectacular day. I would highly recommend The Spectrum Band. Thanks for a great performance."
"Sean was great to work with throughout our wedding planning process. We had the smaller 3 person group play for our cocktail hour and brunch, and then the full band after that. They learned our wedding song for our first dance and performed it beautifully. I'd absolutely recommend them to any couple looking for a band for their wedding in the St. Louis area"
Review from Bride posted on The Knot. Wedding was at Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park 9/18/2022
"Spectrum was absolutely amazing!
"They were professional and the sound quality was outstanding If you want to provide your guests a band that will get out of their seats and dance to, then Spectrum is the band for you! I 100% would recommend Spectrum for any event where you're looking to provide an incredible live music experience!
Review from Groom posted on Wedding Wire. Wedding was at Busch Stadium on 9/24/2022
"10 STARS for Spectrum!
"Words cannot express how thankful we are to Spectrum Band for making our day so perfect! It was the best night of our lives. From the beginning of the planning process, they were so great to work with. I cannot tell you how many compliments we received about how great Spectrum Band was! When impending rain influenced us to change our timeline, Spectrum rolled with the punches and made everything feel seamless! We are so grateful! Our first dance song they learned was better than we could have imagined; a memory that will replay in our heads and hearts for a lifetime. Would recommend Spectrum in a heartbeat to anyone who wants their wedding to be a 10/10 with people on the dance floor all night long!"
Review from Bride posted on The Knot and Wedding Wire. Wedding was at Forest Park World's Fair Pavilion on 9/10/2022
"Just Amazing!"
"My husband and I cannot say enough positive things about Spectrum Band! Our guests were dancing all night long! The music was amazing, production was perfect, and Sean was incredibly reliable in the whole process! I HIGHLY encourage anyone looking for a great band to book with Spectrum:"
Review from Bride posted on Wedding Wire. Wedding was at The Willow on 8/6/2022
"This band was absolutely amazing. My sister in law used them at her wedding 5 years ago and they were fantastic. We used them for our wedding summer of 2022, and again they did not disppoint. People danced from the minute they started playing to the minute they stopped. Well worth the price, very accommodating, very easy to work with. 10/10
Review from Bride posted on The Knot. Wedding was at The Artisan in Bloomsdale MO 8/27/2022
"I cannot express enough how happy we were with Spectrum at our wedding! As a musician myself, it was important to me to have a high quality band, and we were not disappointed! In addition to being an amazing band, they also MC'd our event and were engaging and enthusiastic the entire time. We will always chersh our first dance because of the beautiful music played by Spectrum!"
Review from Bride posted on The Knot. Wedding was at The Paladium 7/16/2022
"Most responsive and flexible vendor - Amazing!
Spectrum Band was amazing for our wedding in July of 2022! They were the most responsive vendor we worked with and were so flexible up until the last minute when we had to change our plans for the wedding party announcements. The dance floor was packed all night because the band read the room so well and played songs everyone knew and wanted to sing and dance to. Would highly recommend Spectrum Band!"
Review from Bride posted on Wedding Wire. Wedding was at The Coronado Ballroom 7/9/2022
"Spectrum Band played at our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. WOW! The band is so versatile and can execute basically any song, and genre. They know how to get the crowd dancing and having fun! They even learned a new song for our first dance. The whole proces of booking and communicating pre-wedding was seamless and Sean was so friendly and accommodating. I am so glad we went with Spectrum Band for our wedding! We highly recommend booking the band!"
Review from Bride posted on The Knot. Wedding was at Forest Park Visitor's Center 5/14/2022
"Spectrum Band played at our daughter's wedding reception at the Coronado on July 9, 2022. We were extremely impressed with their communication leading up to the event and the band's energy and music repretorie were absolutely wonderful. Every single musician was so talented and they were all very professional. They knew how to read the crowd to choose the next song, so the dance floor was packed the entire night. Everyone absolutely loved them - we would hire them again in a heartbeat and can't imagine a better choice for a wedding reception"
Review from Mother of the Bride posted on The Knot. Wedding was at The Coronado Ballroom 7/9/2022
"After reviewing several bands for our daughter's wedding, 6/11/22, we settled on Spectrum Band. We chose the two piece option for the cocktail hour and the nine piece option for the reception and could not have been happier with our choices. Sean, the band's lead person, was extremely helpful with all our questions and even some special requests that he was able to facilitate. Sean did a fantastic job as the MC for the wedding and he and the band kept everyone on the dance floor the entire evening. If we had it to do all over again I would not hesitate to hire Spectrum Band. I would highly recommend Sean and Spectrum Band"
Review from Father of the Bride posted on The Knot. Wedding was at Chase Park Plaza in the Starlight Room 6/11/2022
"Spectrum Band played at our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. WOW! The band is so versatile and can execute basically any song, and genre. They know how to get the crowd dancing and having fun! They even learned a new song for our first dance. The whole proces of booking and communicating pre-wedding was seamless and Sean was so friendly and accommodating. I am so glad we went with Spectrum Band for our wedding! We highly recommend booking the band!"
Review from Bride posted on The Knot. Wedding was at Forest Park Visitor's Center 5/14/2022
"Not sure how else to describe Spectrum Band except for SPECTACULAR!! Sean was a delight to deal with from beginning to end. His responses were very fast and always accommodating. Fast forward to the evening of the reception! I was asked all evening long "How did you find this band"? "They are the best band I have ever heard"! And truly they were amazing. The dance floor was always packed and Spectrum Band played everything, in all genres! I wish we could go back to that night! We had a duo play during the cocktail hour and dinner hour, and it was the perfect sound! Thank you Spectrum Band for the most memorable evening! It wouldn't have been the same without you."
Review from Mother of the Bride posted on The Knot. Wedding was at Bogey Hills Country Club 6/4/2022
"I'm the father of the bride, and a musician, so I'm compelled to share my wife's and my opinion of this great band. Spectrum keeps everyone on the dance floor. Great musicianship, plus a proven plan to link three-or-more-songs so the party gets rolling and keeps rolling. All types pf genres -- hence their name -- flawlessly performed. And the versatile combinations for music during your gathering / cocktail hour, and ceremony make this a seamless music resource for your wedding. They've been working wedding receptions for decades, and their professionalism and knowledge of what is needed will make your life easier (you need that planning a this event!). Their music will make your night!"
Review from Father of the Bride posted on Wedding Wire and The Knot. Wedding was at Forest Park Visitor's Center, The Trolly Room 5/14/2022
"Spectrum Band was wonderful! They really made our daughter's wedding reception a memorable event. We all had a great time! We would definitely recommend them to our family and friends."
"We hired Spectrum Band for our daughter's wedding and they were wonderful; very professional and talented. Everyone had a great time! I would highly recommend them to family and friends."
Review from Mother of the Bride posted on Wedding Wire and The Knot. Wedding was at The Noble 5/28/2022
"Spectrum was the highlight of our reception! Best decision I made while wedding planning by far. Multiple guests asked me afterwards for the name of the band. My family isn't really a big "dancing family" but everyone was out on the dance floor all night! We hired the 7-piece band. The pricing was all inclusive of taxes and tip which was easy and simple. Sean was great at communication and made the whole process a breeze. We had a small delay during our reception (due to catering, no fault to the band) and the band offered to play 30 minutes longer to make up for the lost time!" April 18th, 2022
Review from Bride posted on Wedding Wire and The Knot. Wedding was at Dogwood in the Grove 4/2/2022
"A huge thank you to you and your band for being truly amazing this past weekend. Your energy and go with the flow attitude helped make Leah and AJ's wedding reception a success. Thanks for extending a little longer so their friends and family could enjoy dancing a little bit longer. You were a great partner and I hope our paths cross again in the future." April 5th, 2022
Email received from Wedding Planner after our April 2nd wedding reception
"Thank you for making our special day ROCK - literally! You have been so easy to work with and we are so very thankful for the memories you helped us create!". December 31st, 2021
Hand written note received from Laura Hettiger (KMOV/Great Day St. Louis) on her and her husband Mark's NYE wedding at Union Station Grand Hall 12/31/2021
"I lost count on how many guests complimented the band. Their recordings and videos don't do their live performance justice!" - November 14, 2021
Review from Bride posted on The Knot. Wedding was at Neo on Locust
"Simply perfect! I'm posting this the day after my wedding (tired and worn out) but the band was so just incredible it's hard not to spread the word! We lost count of how many people complimented the band. If you're considering Spectrum, let this be your sign to choose them. You will be so happy you did!" - November 14, 2021
Review from Bride posted on Wedding Wire. Wedding was at Neo on Locust on 11/12/2021
"Outstanding Had the dance floor packed all night with all ages. We booked the 9 piece band and they didn't disappoint. When evening ended no one want to quit dancing and started shouting one more song. They graciously did! Friends still ask how we found that great band! Wedding and Reception was at Bogey Hills CC in St. Charles, MO" - November 10, 2021
Review from Mother of the Bride posted on Wedding Wire
"Spectrum was fantastic at our daughters wedding in Oct 2021. They were able to play music that had all ages on the dance floor the whole night. The dance floor was packed and the venue had to turn on the lights to signal it was time to go. Everyone chanted one more song as if we were at a concert and Spectrum graciously did! What a memory for us all. I still have friends asking about this awesome band! Book them- you won't be disappointed. Also, Sean was lovely to work with and very responsive with any questions or desires. Wedding and Reception were at Bogey Hills CC in St. Charles, MO" - November 10, 2021
Review from Mother of the Bride posted on The Knot
"Spectrum was so easy to work with, communicative, and kept our guests dancing all night. A live band really elevated the event and added so much energy. We can't recommend them highly enough! Reception was at St. Louis Hilton Frontenac" - November 1, 2021
Review from Bride posted on The Knot
"Our experience with Tim and Sean was 100% fabulous! Working with Spectrum Band was the easiest experience we had during the 2020-2021 year of adjustments, re-bookings and changes. They respond quickly to questions and are always easy to reach by phone or email. And their vast repertoire of cocktail hour and dance music is amazing. They will play anything! We would recommend Spectrum to anyone looking for a wedding reception or party band that will keep people on the dance floor from start to finish. Wedding Reception was at St. Louis Country Club on August 28th, 2021" - October 21, 2021
Review from Mother of the Bride posted on Wedding Wire
"Spectrum Band exceeded all of our expectations during a tumultuous year of scheduling/postponing/re-booking/date-changing. The manager is always responsive and understanding and the musicians are first class. Spectrum keeps your guests on the dance floor from start to finish! Wedding Reception was at St. Louis Country Club on August 28th, 2021" - October 21, 2021
Review from Mother of the Bride posted on The Knot
"Wonderful Customer Service & Performance Spectrum Band played for our wedding at Bogey Hills Country Club on 10/15/21. The whole evening was truly magical and the music was perfect. Sean was easy to work with and get ahold of. We also used them for PA for the ceremony and uplighting. Both also worth it. Get the amber lighting upgrade! Thank you so much for an absolutely unforgettable night. I hope I have another reason to hire you again in the future! Maybe an anniversary party!. " - October 21, 2021
Review from Bride posted on Wedding Wire and The Knot
"Spectrum was absolutely AMAZING at our wedding. They were wonderful to work with, including postponing our original wedding date due to COVID. All of our guests commented on how great they sounded and how much fun they had because of Spectrum. HIGHLY recommend! Wedding and Reception was at The Caramel Room on July 4th, 2021" - October 19, 2021
Review from Bride
"We absolutely loved this band - we had them for our older daughter's wedding 4 years ago and this past weekend for our second daughter. They learned a father daughter dance we requested, played it fantastic and the communication with them the whole year was fabulous. Always very responsive. Finally - the entire dance floor was filled from start to finish! Everyone complimented them! Wedding was at Missouri Athletic Club 10/9/2021" - October 11, 2021
Review from Mother of the Bride posted on The Knot
"Spectrum Band was a smash! Spectrum was top notch all the way through. Sean was a pleasure to work with and very responsive. He accommodated some special requests we had with ease. Many of our guests specifically told me how wonderful the band was. Highest recommendation. Wedding was on 10/10/21 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre" - October 11, 2021
Review from Groom posted on Wedding Wire and The Knot
"Spectrum is Amazing! Spectrum was absolutely amazing. We had them for daughter # 1 wedding 4 years ago and thought they were so great we hired them for daughter #2 wedding. The three piece ensemble that played during cocktails and during dinner was elegant and then the party really got going. At both weddings. And they even let me sit in on guitar for a song. They had the dance floor rocking with their full 10 person band from the first song to the last song. And, the communication leading up to the wedding was very good and timely/responsive. These guys are simply the very best. Reception was Oct. 9, 2021 at Missouri Athletic Club " - October 10, 2021
Review from Father of the Bride posted on both Wedding Wire and The Knot
""Good evening and a good evening it was!! Our future daughter-in-law invited my husband and me to meet her at Eureka Days specifically to hear The Spectrum Band play! What a wide variety of great music you played tonight!! If we didn't already have your band booked for their wedding reception in 2/2023, we would do so immediately without a doubt! Given the four hours we spent listening to your music tonight, we're sure The Spectrum Band will help create a fun wedding reception celebrating their nuptials with family and friends enjoying themselves together again! We were already looking forward to their special day and now we're really looking forward to day and evening festivities and lots of fun dancing to the tunes of The Spectrum Band!! What a blast it will be!! See you then and probably even before then since we enjoyed your music so much tonight." Nancy, future Mother in-law " - October 1, 2021
Email received after Spectrum Band's performance at Eureka Days 2021 Festival
"Spectrum played our June wedding at Union Station and were absolutely amazing! We were getting questions for weeks following the wedding asking for the band's name. They played our ceremony as well. Spectrum learned our first dance song for our wedding and it was amazing. They did a great job reading the room throughout the reception for song selections and everyone had a great time! I cannot suggest them enough. Sean was very quick to response and I never had any concerns the details would be executed perfectly. Wedding reception was at Union Station Grand Ballroom and Ceremony was at St. James The Greater Catholic Church on 6/11/2021" - September 28, 2021
Review from past client on www.theknot.com and www.weddingwire.com
""I can't say enough good things about Spectrum. Our wedding was initially scheduled for November 2020, but with Covid we ended up downsizing our initial celebration and rescheduling our big reception to September 2021. Spectrum was so accommodating and easy to work with regarding that change! They made the scheduling process seamless and incorporated all of our requests, including playing a recording of my late grandfather. The guests were coming up to me all night saying how awesome the band was and how much fun they were having. I could go on about how great they were, but I'll sum it up by saying they were definitely one of the best parts of the night!" Wedding reception was at The Missouri Athletic Club on 9/3/2021" - September 4, 2021
Review from past client on www.theknot.com
""Thank you Spectrum for playing at our reception. Our guests really appreciated the live music and the sound of your band. A special thanks for performing with our Granddaughter Haley. She was thrilled to sing with a large band!" - Bob and Dennis. Wedding was at the Coronado Ballrom on July 25th, 2021" - September 3, 2021
Handwritten card from the Grooms
""Our daughter and son-n- law were married August 7,2021! Our reception was at The Coronado. Spectrum Band came as a recommendation to us. They were so fabulous!! The quality and variety of music was perfection. They also were very accommodating in preparing songs we wanted for our special dances. I highly recommend this talented and very professional band that can get everyone on their feet." Wedding reception was at The Coronado Ballroom on 8/7/2021" - August 23, 2021
Review from past client on www.theknot.com
"The Spectrum Band was beyond WONDERFUL! Working with them was easy and they were accommodating with our song preferences! They sound amazing and the dance floor was filled all night. Thank you Spectrum Band for being such an instrumental part of our wedding day! Wedding Reception was at Union Station Grand Hall on 7/17/2021" - July 28, 2021
Review from past client on www.WeddingWire.com and www.theknot.com
"We hired the Spectrum Band for my daughter's wedding last Saturday in St Louis and they were absolutely fabulous! Their sound and vocals were terrific, and their song choice couldn't have been better. One of the reasons they were chosen was their horn/brass section and they didn't disappoint. Everyone commented on how great the band was - they certainly exceeded our expectations. I want to add that working with Sean - the band manager - was extremely easy. He's very professional and understands what's needed to accommodate the venue requirements and wedding party needs. He helped us with music for the wedding ceremony and even helped with music to send off the newly wedded couple. Overall it was a terrific experience and I'd recommend them to anyone. Wedding and Reception was at Third Degree Glass Factory on June 12, 2021" - June 16, 2021
Review from past client on www.WeddingWire.com and www.theknot.com
""This is the most FUN I've ever had at a wedding!!!" -Groom's Grandma. Spectrum band was professional, communicative, and EXCELLENT performers!! They helped us plan all the special dances for our wedding, provided ceremony music, and MC-ed the event. The band even sent us a recording of our first dance song so we could practice with "their version" during dance lessons. Sean, the band manager, was a prompt communicator via email & zoom. During the wedding, the dance floor was filled throughout the night and many of our guests commented that it was the most fun wedding they had ever attended!! The band was a crowd pleaser for friends and grandparents alike. We would highly recommend Spectrum band to anyone planning a wedding in the St. Louis area!!! Wedding reception was at Oakland House Museum on May 30, 2021" - May 31, 2021
Review from past client on www.WeddingWire.com and www.theknot.com
"Dance floor was never empty! Weddings in our family always revolve around the music. Spectrum exceeded our expectations! The dance floor was packed the entire night and the band knew just how to keep the crowd engaged! Sean and Ray were so accommodating with all our requests and with keeping the evening running smoothly. We would definitely recommend them to anyone! Reception was at The Noble on April 24, 2021" - April 24, 2021
Review from past client on www.WeddingWire.com
"Do NOT think twice! My groom pushed back pretty hard on spending a bigger portion of our budget on entertainment/The Spectrum Band versus a DJ. The very next day he admitted "yeah, I was wrong about that. They made the night." Even in the middle of all the transitions of 2020 and early 2021, I never felt out of the loop or unheard by the band. They were receptive to my requests and helped me understand how my vision could be met in sync with the logistics of the day. I was nervous that nobody would dance because of my family dynamics. The Spectrum Band had my entire wedding on their feet! I've never seen my Dad dance so much in my life; and ALL THREE GRANDPARENTS in attendance even decided to join in! I opted for a duo performance during cocktail hour and dinner which set the perfect tone and took some of the "awkward vibes" out of the transitional parts of the night can have. My guests are still talking about the band 2 months later! From my initial consultation, through hiring, planning, and performance The Spectrum Band was attentive, professional, and dependable. I felt heard and respected during every interaction with them. The Spectrum Band was easily the best investment of my wedding day. Reception and Wedding was at Silver Oaks Chateau on February 27, 2021" - February 27, 2021
Review from past client on www.WeddingWire.com
"WOW, WOW, WOW! If you are reading this and looking for a band for your event, stop reading and contact them NOW! From first contact to the day of the wedding, we were so well informed of how the day will go and we couldn't have asked for a better night of The Spectrum Band performing. They read the crowd throughout the night and played a variety of songs that kept the dance floor full all night. And to wake up the morning after and see an email from the band just thanking us for a great night and using them for my daughters wedding was the icing on the cake. I would recommend The Spectrum Band a thousand times over and I wish you could rate them above 5 stars on this site. --- The reception was at The Missouri Athletic Club" - November 19, 2020
Review from past client on TheKnot.com as well as www.WeddingWire.com
"I cannot say enough about how wonderful the Spectrum Band is! Having a wedding during a pandemic is beyond stressful & the band went above & beyond to make sure our event was perfect from start to finish. There was never a moment when our guests were not having a great time on the dance floor. Our guests have been raving about how nice it was to hear such awesome live music. I highly recommend them to anyone who is getting married. --- The reception was at The Missouri Athletic Club" - November 18, 2020
Review from past client on TheKnot.com as well as www.WeddingWire.com
"I cannot say enough great things about the Spectrum Band. They are absolutely AMAZING! They just performed at my wedding this past weekend on November 14th and were incredible. They were super easy to work with and great through the whole planning process. During the pandemic there were many things we had to worry about, but the Spectrum Band was not one of them. Their manager Tim is awesome and is always super quick to respond when you have any question or concern. My Dad and I did a special dance and the band worked with us to make sure if was seamless. Our guests enjoyed this band so much and they played such a variety of music to satisfy everyone throughout the night. I promise you will not regret hiring this band!! Thank you for making our reception so much fun! --- The reception was at The Missouri Athletic Club" - November 16, 2020
Review from past client on TheKnot.com as well as www.WeddingWire.com
"The Spectrum band was phenomenal! They set the tone for the wedding. So many guests commented on how much fun they had because of the band. I would highly recommend The Spectrum Band. --- The reception was at The Missouri Athletic Club" - November 16, 2020
Review from past client on TheKnot.com as well as www.WeddingWire.com
"This is a pre-wedding review! - The year 2020 has obviously been very difficult to navigate for everyone due to COVID-19. We proactively reached out to all of our wedding couples back in April and we promised to be their "most flexible vendor". We embraced the opportunity to live up to our reputation of being extremely organized, accessible, and being the premier band in St. Louis relative to offering personal planning assistance for each event either here in our office or virtually via Zoom. We were using Zoom long before the pandemic. :-) We successfully rescheduled 21 weddings (so far) into 2021 and 2022 to achieve 100% success and we'll be there for you too if you decide to book us for your upcoming wedding. This review was posted months before the wedding is scheduled to happen based on their experience so far and we couldn't be more pleased with the enthusiastic response from our wedding couples. **** Great band and vendor! 10 years ago my sister hired Spectrum for her wedding, and they were so fun and easy to work with, we hired them for mine! We had to postpone our wedding from 2020 to 2021, and Spectrum has been so flexible, accommodating, understanding, and responsive during the whole postponement process. It's been refreshing and relieving to work with Spectrum during such a chaotic time, and we can't wait to celebrate with them next year! --- The reception will be at Olive + Oak in Webster Groves" - October 30, 2020
Review from upcoming client on TheKnot.com as well as www.WeddingWire.com
"This is a pre-wedding review! - The year 2020 has obviously been very difficult to navigate for everyone due to COVID-19. We proactively reached out to all of our wedding couples back in April and we promised to be their "most flexible vendor". We embraced the opportunity to live up to our reputation of being extremely organized, accessible, and being the premier band in St. Louis relative to offering personal planning assistance for each event either here in our office or virtually via Zoom. We were using Zoom long before the pandemic. :-) We successfully rescheduled 21 weddings (so far) into 2021 and 2022 to achieve 100% success and we'll be there for you too if you decide to book us for your upcoming wedding. This review was posted months before the wedding is scheduled to happen based on their experience so far and we couldn't be more pleased with the enthusiastic response from our wedding couples. **** Wonderful! Tim and Spectrum Band have been incredible to work with. From the early stages of selecting our band he was responsive, helpful and it was quickly clear Spectrum we wanted. With Covid-19 we have had to move our date twice and Tim was nothing but accommodating. We can’t wait to have him and his band perform at our wedding in 2021! --- The reception will be at NEO on Locust" - October 29, 2020
Review from upcoming client on TheKnot.com as well as www.WeddingWire.com
"This is a pre-wedding review! - The year 2020 has obviously been very difficult to navigate for everyone due to COVID-19. We proactively reached out to all of our wedding couples back in April and we promised to be their "most flexible vendor". We embraced the opportunity to live up to our reputation of being extremely organized, accessible, and being the premier band in St. Louis relative to offering personal planning assistance for each event either here in our office or virtually via Zoom. We were using Zoom long before the pandemic. :-) We successfully rescheduled 21 weddings (so far) into 2021 and 2022 to achieve 100% success and we'll be there for you too if you decide to book us for your upcoming wedding. This review was posted months before the wedding is scheduled to happen based on their experience so far and we couldn't be more pleased with the enthusiastic response from our wedding couples. **** Due to COVID-19, we've had to change our wedding date multiple times. While our new wedding date isn't until June 2021, I wanted to express how pleased we've been with Spectrum throughout this process. Planning and rescheduling is a stressful process, but Spectrum has been understanding, professional, quick to respond, and we are extremely grateful for their willingness to work around our schedule. We highly recommend Spectrum. --- The reception will be at Union Station Grand Hall" - October 28, 2020
Review from upcoming client on TheKnot.com as well as www.WeddingWire.com
"This is a pre-wedding review! - The year 2020 has obviously been very difficult to navigate for everyone due to COVID-19. We proactively reached out to all of our wedding couples back in April and we promised to be their "most flexible vendor". We embraced the opportunity to live up to our reputation of being extremely organized, accessible, and being the premier band in St. Louis relative to offering personal planning assistance for each event either here in our office or virtually via Zoom. We were using Zoom long before the pandemic. :-) We successfully rescheduled 21 weddings (so far) into 2021 and 2022 to achieve 100% success and we'll be there for you too if you decide to book us for your upcoming wedding. This review was posted months before the wedding is scheduled to happen based on their experience so far and we couldn't be more pleased with the enthusiastic response from our wedding couples. **** So easy to work with!!! Spectrum band has been so accommodating during this crazy year!! They made sure to help me rebook not once, but twice, on our new wedding date! They also played at my brother's wedding so it was really important to use them at my own! Love Spectrum, would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a band! --- The reception will be at The St. Louis Country Club" - October 26, 2020
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"This is a pre-wedding review! - The year 2020 has obviously been very difficult to navigate for everyone due to COVID-19. We proactively reached out to all of our wedding couples back in April and we promised to be their "most flexible vendor". We embraced the opportunity to live up to our reputation of being extremely organized, accessible, and being the premier band in St. Louis relative to offering personal planning assistance for each event either here in our office or virtually via Zoom. We were using Zoom long before the pandemic. :-) We successfully rescheduled 21 weddings (so far) into 2021 and 2022 to achieve 100% success and we'll be there for you too if you decide to book us for your upcoming wedding. This review was posted months before the wedding is scheduled to happen based on their experience so far and we couldn't be more pleased with the enthusiastic response from our wedding couples. **** Awesome with COVID wedding rescheduling! Spectrum Band has been amazing to work with from our initial consultation on! Tim has been so responsive and wonderful through the entire planning process. We had to unfortunately reschedule the wedding an entire year later because of COVID. Tim worked with us immediately, locked in our new date, and didn't charge any rescheduling fee! Tim is awesome to work with and I can't wait to have them play at my wedding! I would 100% recommend to another couple. --- The reception will be at Bissinger's Caramel Room" - October 26, 2020
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"Amazing Experience! - Spectrum Band played at our country wedding in Columbia, MO. Working with his team was spectacular. In these uncertain times, Spectrum was able to accommodate a few date changes and was even able to bring out a piano player at the last minute for the ceremony. My dad was skeptical about having such a big band. However, by the end of the evening, he was so impressed that he was talking about wanting to hire Spectrum every year! We had some issues with our wedding planner, but Tim ensured that we stayed on track throughout the evening. We are definitely looking forward to working with Spectrum again in the future! Huge thanks to Tim & team! --- The reception was at a private home in Columbia, MO" - October 25, 2020
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"This is a pre-wedding review! - The year 2020 has obviously been very difficult to navigate for everyone due to COVID-19. We proactively reached out to all of our wedding couples back in April and we promised to be their "most flexible vendor". We embraced the opportunity to live up to our reputation of being extremely organized, accessible, and being the premier band in St. Louis relative to offering personal planning assistance for each event either here in our office or virtually via Zoom. We were using Zoom long before the pandemic. :-) We successfully rescheduled 21 weddings (so far) into 2021 and 2022 to achieve 100% success and we'll be there for you too if you decide to book us for your upcoming wedding. This review was posted months before the wedding is scheduled to happen based on their experience so far and we couldn't be more pleased with the enthusiastic response from our wedding couples. **** Was extremely flexible and understanding when rescheduling our daughter's wedding because of Covid. --- The reception will be at the Union Station Grand Hall" - October 25, 2020
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"This is a pre-wedding review! - The year 2020 has obviously been very difficult to navigate for everyone due to COVID-19. We proactively reached out to all of our wedding couples back in April and we promised to be their "most flexible vendor". We embraced the opportunity to live up to our reputation of being extremely organized, accessible, and being the premier band in St. Louis relative to offering personal planning assistance for each event either here in our office or virtually via Zoom. We were using Zoom long before the pandemic. :-) We successfully rescheduled 21 weddings (so far) into 2021 and 2022 to achieve 100% success and we'll be there for you too if you decide to book us for your upcoming wedding. This review was posted months before the wedding is scheduled to happen based on their experience so far and we couldn't be more pleased with the enthusiastic response from our wedding couples. **** Unfortunately due to COVID, we had to postpone our wedding. The band was very accommodative of the transition in date. We have had an amazing experience so far and are very excited for them to play at our wedding in 2021! --- The reception will be at The Coronado Ballroom" - October 25, 2020
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"My sister's wedding would not have been so perfect without this band! They kept all of our guests on their feet and I myself could not get off the dance floor! They played songs for all age groups and just made the night such a party! I will always recommend them and will definitely book them for future events. --- The reception was at The Ballpark Hilton in downtown St. Louis" - October 18, 2020
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"We hired Spectrum Band for our wedding just last Friday, October 9, and it was the best decision ever! Tim is so nice to chat with and very easy to coordinate everything with! They went above and beyond our expectations at our wedding reception! They literally had everyone dancing the whole night!! From kids as young as 1 to the oldies at 80, and everyone in between. They really helped make our wedding so complete! Do not think twice about booking them for your wedding! You will NOT regret it! All our guests are still honestly telling us how great the band was and how to book them themselves for their own event! --- The reception was at The Ballpark Hilton in downtown St. Louis" - October 16, 2020
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"Look no further than the Spectrum Band! I can't say enough good things about them. Tim is an excellent contact who is very punctual and responds to any questions or concerns immediately. He is also very on top of everything. I was never once worried about anything not going to plan because Tim is always prepared. The band made the entire night! The dance floor was packed all night until the very end and had it not been for the city curfew guests would have loved for them to keep playing! The next day our guests were raving about the band and the music they played had everyone enjoying themselves! I can't thank them enough for making it the best night ever, you will not go wrong with them!!! --- The ceremony and reception were at Bissinger's in downtown St. Louis" - October 12, 2020
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"I didn't realize how much a live band would add to our daughter's wedding reception. Believe me, it makes a huge impact, especially if it is Spectrum!!! They are amazing and so professional. Their sound and song selections really kept the reception on point. I highly recommend Spectrum. They are not just a great band but so easy to work with and so reliable. --- The ceremony and reception were at Bissinger's in downtown St. Louis" - October 6, 2020
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"Spectrum is the perfect wedding band! -- My daughter's wedding reception was so much fun because of Spectrum's music! A perfect combination of the classics and newer music and the dance floor was packed all night! So many people commented on how great the music was. They were professionals in every way. So great to work with from the initial email I sent inquiring about availability to the night of the event. You will not be disappointed with Spectrum! --- The reception was at The McPherson in the Central West End" - October 5, 2020
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"We received a follow-up note as well as reviews from this recent client. Here's her note: The band did a fantastic job and everyone had a great time. Thank you for your professional and still personal manner in all of our communications. Your customer service is phenomenal! This is a difficult time for everyone who is trying to celebrate an event and you made it easier and worry free. Thank you for your ethical handling of our booking and payment and the personal service you gave us and for helping us make forever memories! Here's her review: Amazing band. Incredible experience overall Amazing vendor and couldn't have asked for a better experience with any vendor. Extremely responsive and willing to work with us during this stressful time. They did an amazing job the night of our reception plus sounded amazing the night of! Would absolutely recommend. 10/10!! --- The reception was at Favazza's On The Hill" - September 12, 2020
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"Spectrum band was amazing!! They blew my expectations out of the water!!! I got so many compliments from all my guests, and I don't think anyone ever left the dance floor!! --- The reception was at The Millbottom in Jefferson City, MO" - January 3, 2020
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"Your search is over! Spectrum Band was the least stressful part of our wedding. We knew we wanted a band, instead of a DJ for our reception. They delivered and exceeded our expectations for the evening. Tim and the group are incredibly professional and, throughout the planning process and the day of, we knew we were in good hands. They were attentive, quick to respond to e-mails, and provided clear communication in details for our wedding day. They were in our "stress free vendors" list, for sure. When it came time for the wedding day, the band and their reviews don't lie! They had the dance floor packed the entire night, from opening until the end of our reception. Even then, we still wanted more! We received so many compliments that we had an incredible band--and we absolutely agree. They're professional, fun, and talented musicians. They also bring sound engineers to tune the sound to the venue, and they remain the evening to tweak as they go. We didn't feel like we were "just another gig" for them, it really felt like a personal and special experience. You get what you pay for, and they deliver the whole package and then some. Worth every penny. You absolutely won't regret booking them!--- The reception was at The Westin in downtown St. Louis" - December 17, 2019
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"Amazing, easy to work with, and so accommodating! Having a live band was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding reception, and I would highly recommend choosing Spectrum for that! From day one they were nothing but helpful and easy to work with. I had no worries when it came to our entertainment for our wedding night. Tim is very easy to stay in contact with, and they took care of everything for us the day of! I even had a special request to have fathers and daughters to join my dad and me on the dance floor mid song, they made this happen, no problem! We also opted for the duo during dinner time! I can't tell you how many compliments during and after the wedding my husband and I got because of their entertainment! The dancefloor was overflowing with people dancing (and it was a big one)! This was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and I would recommend them to anyone!--- The reception was at The LiUNA Event Center" - November 3, 2019
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"The spectrum band was a wonderful part of the wedding I was just in! They we so fun, kind and put on a great show! Everybody was up dancing from the moment the music started until the very last song. Everyone was up dancing, from people in their teens to people in their 70s-80s. They played so many different types of music and it was honestly the best music/live band I've ever seen at a wedding. I would highly recommend them for your next event! --- The reception was at The Coronado Ballroom" - October 31, 2019
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"Oh what a night - Tim is the absolute best! He was so responsive and just a fun personality to work with! He and his group had every one rocking the dance floor until the party ended, and even then people were still wanting to continue rocking out! They even let my uncle perform a song with the band! Just a great group that made our wedding something we will never forget!!! --- The reception was at The Coronado" - October 30, 2019
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"Amazing sound and incredible service! - Tim and the rest of the crew were such a pleasure to work with. I cannot stress enough the professionalism and class that this group has! In addition to the sound being fantastic in a space that often makes the sound garbled, they were great at sticking to and helping us keep our timeline. Our guests danced up until the very last song! --- The reception was at Grand Hall in Union Station" - October 29, 2019
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"Amazing Evening! - Spectrum Band is awesome. They rocked the house all night long and they were so helpful and responsive. Brought such a great energy to our group. Made everything about our evening stress free. They have such a fun bunch of professional band members! Absolutely 10/10 would recommend!!!!! --- The reception was at The Coronado" - October 28, 2019
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"They were terrific! Thanks so much. Everyone really loved the music. They were absolutely the best. Thank you for making it so easy. Not that I'll have the need for musicians in Missouri anytime in the future, but if I did, I would book your band again. " - October 21, 2019
A follow-up note from a recent mother of a bride
"Tim, The band did an outstanding job, we received numerous compliments throughout the night. Thank you again for the professionalism throughout this process, it was a pleasure to do business with such a class act. Best Regards, Al --- The reception was at Union Station Grand Hall " - October 20, 2019
A follow-up note from a recent father of the groom
"Best dance band in St Louis is an understatement!! They kept the crowd dancing non stop all night long, tailored the music to our preferences, engineered guest arrival, ceremony and recessional playlists which were custom designed and were excellent communicators detailing every aspect of music for our wedding and reception. Very classy! I would highly recommend Spectrum Band!! --- The reception was at Barnett On Washington" - October 16, 2019
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"Incredible! You will not regret hiring this band! They were quick to respond, flexible, respectful, professional, and gave an absolutely AMAZING performance. We had a packed dance floor all night and the guests loved them. I cannot recommend highly enough! --- The reception was at The McPherson in the Central West End" - September 8, 2019
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"Can't imagine the evening without them! Spectrum was 10/10. I received so many compliments on the band from "Classiest entertainment I've ever seen at a reception" to, "Not too loud." They were a breeze to work with (I changed my father/daughter dance song days before the wedding, and Tim responded to my email immediately to confirm the change). They are an absolute blast. The perfect addition to your wedding reception that will be enjoyed by guests of all ages! --- The reception was at the SIU Student Center in Carbondale, IL" - August 16, 2019
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"Unbelievable! Look no further: Look no further for a band to play at your wedding - Spectrum exceeded ALL of our expectations. Tim, the band’s manager was easy to work with, super fast to respond to email, and kept up with our last minute changes effortlessly. They also learned a song off of their set list to play for our first dance without hesitation. Lastly, our dance floor was PACKED the entire night and it is one of the main things our guest mention as a highlight of our reception. Thanks Spectrum Band! --- The reception was at The Palladium (we were there in June as well for a different wedding :-)" - July 20, 2019
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"Fantastic from Beginning to End: I just want to gush about Tim and Spectrum but I will try to keep this somewhat short. First, Tim was amazing to work with - he responded to emails immediately, worked with us on any requests we had including learning Gloria! since the Blues Stanley Cup game 3 landed on our wedding day. As you can imagine, the band had short notice to learn and practice this jam but they perfected it - for us! He was professional from start to finish. And now the band - they were SO fun. They had medleys which were huge crowd pleasers and had our crowd on the dance floor right away! The lead singer was fantastic. Our family and friends have been raving about our band and I can't thank Spectrum enough! Choosing a band is one of The biggest decisions for planning a wedding and it was an important one for my husband and I. I'm here to tell you to not think twice about Spectrum. You are guaranteed quality and finesse. --- The reception was at The Palladium" - June 6, 2019
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"Thank you for a memorable and awesome reception. We received many compliments on the music and TJ and I both had a blast!! Our parents loved you guys. And thank you for going the extra mile and only taking one break. That was very awesome of you all and I know our guests appreciated it. I know we did!! Emily" - June 3, 2019
A follow-up note from a recent bride
"RESPONSIVE, PROFESSIONAL, ATTENTIVE, CUSTOMER SERVICE ORIENTED, AWESOME! I couldn't be happier with this band or asked for a better experience. From the moment I contacted them to the minute they played at our reception, everything was flawless. And on top of the awesome business experience, the band was extremely talented, guests raved about them, and they kept the dance floor hopping all night long. Love, love, love them. I definitely recommend them and will use then again if the occasion arises. --- The reception was at Old Hickory Country Club" - June 1, 2019
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"OMG Tim! Spectrum Band is the ABSOLUTE best gift I could have dreamed for. Hiring your band was one of the BEST decisions I have ever made in my lifetime. Myself and ALL my guests couldn't rave more about your performance. I wish I could do it all over again. I might just have to do that on a future anniversary. Thank you so very, very, very much for all you did for us. Welcome to my family Tim :-) Kathi" - May 24, 2019
A follow-up note from a recent bride
"The Spectrum Band was amazing at our wedding reception! When planning our best day ever, besides choosing a venue for our ceremony and reception, we really wanted to book The Spectrum Band to be performing at our reception! After dancing to their music all night at our friend's wedding reception, it was a dream come true to have The Spectrum Band perform at our reception. For our wedding ceremony, the sound engineer from the band played our selected classic music, which was wonderful. For the wedding reception special dances, we provided our songs and requested if Spectrum could edit our music selections so the length of some songs could be shortened and the transition of our requested music would flow smoothly. The Spectrum Band went above and beyond to ensure our songs were perfect. Finally, our last request for the reception to The Spectrum Band was to play any music to keep our guests dancing. Our guests loved the music, and were on the dance floor for every song. The Spectrum Band was incredible, and only took one break at our reception. Our guests really enjoyed the band, and manager, Tim Callihan, and the band responded so positively. We had a packed dance floor up until the last song with guests of all ages ranging from 2 years to almost 90. We received so many compliments from our guests, and they obviously had a wonderful time dancing to The Spectrum Band's amazing music. The Spectrum Band was absolutely fantastic! --- The reception was at The Forest Park Golf Club (The Courses)" - May 10, 2019
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"LOOK NO FURTHER!!! Tim and Spectrum Band handled EVERYTHING. They are so easy to work with. We used the pianist for our ceremony, the duo for dinner music and the whole band for dancing and no one disappointed. The dance floor was packed and we received so many compliments. If you want a fun, spectacular band for your event, choose them! --- The reception was at The Missouri Athletic Club" - April 20, 2019
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"Tim & the rest of the Spectrum band truly made our wedding reception amazing. The dance floor was packed all night and Spectrum killed it all night. Tim was great to work with and incredibly flexible when it came to songs we like and songs we don't like. A true professional and incredibly fun to work with as well! Don't think about using spectrum, just do it! --- The reception was at the Grand Hall in Union Station" - April 3, 2019
Review from past client on www.WeddingWire.com
"Tim & the rest of Spectrum did an absolutely amazing job making our wedding reception a memorable one. Tim was incredibly professional, fun and easy to work with. The dance floor was packed all night and Spectrum absolutely killed it. Trust Tim and Spectrum with your wedding music and you won't go wrong. --- The reception was at the Union Station Grand Hall in downtown St. Louis" - March 29, 2019
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"Exceptional band! I was initially nervous about a live band. However, I couldn't be happier we decided to have this band. They were excellent and the dance floor was full the entire time because of it. Easy to work with, professional, excellent musicians and thoroughly enjoyed by the guests and us (the bride and groom). I can't recommend them highly enough! --- The reception was at The Coronado Ballroom" - January 31, 2019
Review from past client on www.WeddingWire.com
"Wonderfully Amazing! At the wedding, my expectations were blown away! They made our wedding night more memorable and fun than I could ever have imagined. Spectrum Band was so flexible, accommodating, and professional in the planning process. They are nice down-to-earth people who love playing music for others. Our guests were on the dance floor all night with us! I would absolutely work with Spectrum again for any family event! --- The reception was at The Coronado Ballroom" - January 30, 2019
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"Spectrum Band is by far the best wedding band I've heard. Professional every step of the way with music that suited a diverse age of wedding guests. So many people complimented us on the band. We said thank you, but really Tim and the Spectrum band are the ones that need to take the bow. We are still talking about it! Thank you Spectrum, you are a most talented group of musicians!! You made the evening a complete success!! --- The reception was at The Legends Country Club in Eureka, MO" - January 18, 2019
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"We received this great note from the wedding coordinator that we worked with last night at the Chase Park Plaza for a very large and logistically challenging wedding reception. Heather was extremely organized so we made a good team to execute all of the specific details that were requested by this bride & groom. Thanks Heather and we look forward to working with you again! ****** It was a pleasure working with you and you guys were awesome! The fact that you kept so many people on the dance floor the whole night ways unbelievable!!! Thanks for being such an easy going vendor. It made my job so much easier and I know made Alex and Mark's day even better than they could have imagined! Cheers, Heather Chavez --- The reception was at the Chase Park Plaza" - December 9, 2018
A very nice note from a wedding planner we worked with from Event St. Louis Day-of-Coordinator
"Spectrum band is incredible! Spectrum is the band to hire. My wedding was yesterday and the first thing I woke up to on my phone was people RAVING about the band. I have never been to a wedding where the dance floor was so packed and it was because of Spectrum. This was the best part of my wedding. Tim is INCREDIBLE to work with and is very responsive to emails (typically responds within hours/even minutes). They made planning so easy and will be the best part of your day. Don't wait to book them! They are truly the best. --- The reception was at the Chase Park Plaza" - December 9, 2018
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"This is a super-nice note that we received less than 24 hours after performing for a wedding reception. If we're lucky enough to perform for you we promise to work hard to make you feel the same way. **** THANK YOU for everything! You were truly incredible. I can't even begin to tell you how many people RAVED about the band. You made our day perfect and INCREDIBLE!! Oh my goodness, the dance floor was packed!" - December 9, 2018
A follow-up note from a recent bride
"CROWD PLEASERS! I have to say, we received many compliments on Spectrum. Being able to flow from song to song without stopping was amazing. We could not have selected a better band for our big day! They customized not only our playlist but helped with the intro music and learned a song for me and my wife to dance to. Tim and the band were a pleasure the entire night. --- The reception was at Lumen Events" - November 28, 2018
Review from past client on www.WeddingWire.com
"Spectrum Band does a superb job. Of all the vendors we hired for our wedding the band was by far the best at quick communication. Tim loves what he does. He's always in a great mood and is professional. The musicians are great. They play it all. And if they don't know it, they'll learn it. --- The reception was at the St. Louis Art Museum in Sculpture Hall" - November 13, 2018
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"Tim and his band were an absolute pleasure to deal with. Of all your vendors for your big day he will be the easiest to deal with. Tim responds to your emails immediately and clearly. Spectrum band plays a huge variety of music and will even learn new music as they did for us. All members are fantastic musicians!! --- The reception was at the St. Louis Art Museum in Sculpture Hall" - November 13, 2018
Review from past client on www.WeddingWire.com
"WOW! We had Spectrum Band play at our wedding and they were incredible. The manager, Tim, was wonderful to work with. He was certainly the most responsive vendor. He would answer any questions almost immediately. We had the duo for our cocktail hour/dinner and the full band for our reception. The guests absolutely loved the live band and we kept the dance floor packed all night. We had a blast. I wish we could do the night all over again! --- The reception was at Hilton at Chandler Hill Vineyards" - October 8, 2018
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"If you get a chance to book Spectrum, do it ! We heard so much about the band, after we saw them at a friends wedding, and knew they were our 1st choice. We booked them even before we booked our venue, because we knew they would deliver and that'd be one huge task to cross off our to do list. Not only did we have an awesome band but little did we know that we'd basically have a 2nd wedding planner becaise of how organized and dedicated Tim was upon meeting. He had ideas and knew things that we didn't even think of until we talked. Everything I asked for was taken care of with ease. We had our first dance off an ipod, Tim had it right on and ready to go. The father daughter & mother son dance were both played by Spectrum, and played to perfection. The whole evening was an absolute blast and Spectrum was fantastic ! One thing I'd say is let the band decide what songs to play, each member talks to each other and knows how to rock the crowd. We were so happy with everything and hope to see them play again soon. I watch the schedule so whenever able we'll be at those public shows. You're the best ! --- The reception was at Westport Sheraton Chalet" - October 4, 2018
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"I don't even know where to start! Booking Spectrum for our wedding was without a doubt the best decision we could have made! Tim was so easy to communicate with always getting back to me quickly and with more than enough information. The band was professional got everyone on the dance floor all night and truly made our night not only fun but even more special! They took all the stress out of wedding planning and made sure our evening went as smooth as possible communicating with us along the way! Book Spectrum band for your wedding or for any special occasion- you will not be disappointed! --- The reception was at Westport Sheraton Chalet" - October 2, 2018
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"This band was amazing and they made our party! All of our guests were up dancing from the beginning to the very end. They were open to requests and connected with our guests. If you are looking for a wide variety of music, country to rock to Motown and everything in between, this band can do it and do it well!. They started our cocktail hour with a three piece jazz ensemble that set the tone for the evening! Our guests were still raving about the band the next day. This is THE band to get for an unforgettable event for both you and your guests. --- The reception was at Hilton at the Ballpark in downtown St. Louis" - September 26, 2018
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"We get to work with the absolute nicest people! This thank-you card arrived in the mail today from a couple that had us perform for their wedding 4 months ago back in May. Gotta love it when someone still feels compelled to express their thanks months after their wedding occurred and they've had time to consider all the details. We were at the World's Fair Pavilion and there was a threat of rain all night at that open-air venue but it turned out to be a perfect evening. ***** Tim and The Spectrum Band: You all were AWESOME! Our family & friends had such a great time dancing & we have gotten many compliments on the band's skill as well as energy. Also, thank you for spending time to customize our entire reception and give us memories that we'll have forever. It has been so wonderful to relive these moments & we are truly thankful. We hope to catch you all at some events in St. Louis! Thanks! Lauren & David" - September 12, 2018
A follow-up letter from a bride & groom that we're proud to share
"I'm afraid this review won't be anywhere close to expressing the gratitude we feel for what was truly the best night of our lives together, but we have no doubt it was in large part due to the expertise and professionalism of you and your team. Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything...the evening ran beautifully, and I appreciate your flexibility with our backdrop coordination! Our guests had a blast and we received tons of compliments on the evening's entertainment. Our experience with Spectrum was exceptional; they had a game plan for everything we needed to accomplish and worked with us on smoothing out all the details for an unforgettable evening! An exceptionally organized, highly responsive establishment we would recommend time and time again!" --- The reception was at 9th Street Abbey" - September 7, 2018
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"The band was AMAZING!!! They are great to work with. They are so much fun and really get the guests up and moving. They know how to help have an awesome reception for you and your guests. I highly recommend this band for a wedding. --- The reception was at Kuhs Estate & Farm" - August 27, 2018
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"This is one of our favorite kinds of feedback with a personal letter from the mother-of-the bride. We performed for this family and encountered what we might describe as the "perfect storm" relative to things not going as planned. Long story short (sort of), the venue where we performed had their only access point blocked so the equipment couldn't be moved into the building. After finally getting all the equipment into the ballroom on the 20th floor, it was discovered that the venue had to re-construct the stage since they had blocked all the power outlets. Our production company navigated all of these issues and still completed their work on time without the guests having any idea. I didn't tell her the gory details of the chaos that ensued before she and all of her guests entered the ballroom. We didn't want her to be worrying about anything on such a big day so we handled all the "issues" behind the scenes without her needing to know. Our engineers are the best! ======= "Thanks for everything Tim! We are finally back home in Raleigh and settling down enough to think about it all! Your band was awesome and everyone had a fantastic time. I am sorry it was a rough start to begin with but also glad I did not know about it at the time!! Please thank your engineers as well, we certainly appreciate all their hard work! Hope you enjoy the rest of your summer. Best, Mary Kay M." --- The reception was at The Marriott St. louis Grand" - August 15, 2018
A follow-up letter from the mother-of-the-bride that we're proud to share
"Spectrum Band performed at my wedding on June 9th and I absolutely recommend booking them! They were wonderful to work with. Tim was very responsive to all of our questions and made sure everything ran just how we wanted at the reception. The band kept the dance floor packed all night and we received lots of compliments on how great they were! --- The reception was at The Coronado Ballroom" - August 2, 2018
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"The band Spectrum was wonderful! Tim Callihan was very easy to work with and he cover all the details ahead of time before the reception, so everything ran very smoothly the night of the wedding. Tim was great to work with about song selections and this was very helpful because everyone at the reception really enjoyed the music. The dance floor was jumping the whole night with everyone enjoying the music and dancing up a storm, from grandma to the little ones. We all had a blast. --- The reception was at Kuhs Estate & Farm" - July 2, 2018
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"This is one of our favorite kinds of feedback, long after the performance is over. In this situation, the client has had time to hear inputs from family and friends that attended their event and they feel compelled to reach out with an additional recognition to the band and production company. This is one of the reasons we don't offer the band to nightclubs and bars. Our custom performances are intended to be unique and always mean a lot to each client (typically two families per show). It always feels great to deliver exactly what each individual requested and expected for what is usually a very significant day in their lives. Here's one of our most recent examples of feedback that arrived as a handwritten letter from the father of a bride (and it included a handwritten check :-) ). ======= "Dear Tim: Thank you, once again, for the great performance by you and your band at my daughter Olivia's wedding at the Coronado on June 9, 2018! As a show of our appreciation and extreme satisfaction, I would like to buy your band a meal or a round of drinks. Thanks for helping make our day great! Cheers! Dan & Katie F." --- The reception was at The Coronado Ballroom" - June 28, 2018
A follow-up letter from the father-of-the-bride that we're proud to share
"Spectrum performed for our daughter's wedding on June 2, 2018 at the Chase Park Plaza. They were OUTSTANDING from start of the process to the finish, including some very nice post-event communications. As a vendor, Tim is personable, ultra-responsive (emailing me within minutes even when he was on vacation in South America), informative, funny, tolerant, and provided much needed practical advice and insight. As a band, they were terrific, with a wide range of music, seamless transitions, and a great feel for the pulse of the crowd and what would work to keep them on the dance floor. We used Mike for electric piano for the ceremony, and we also had their quartet for cocktail hour. All were terrific. Many compliments from the guests, such as "WHERE did you find this band?! They are GREAT!" Additionally, we used Spectrum's sound system for the ceremony, and their up-lighting services for the ceremony, cocktail hour in the Zodiac, and for the reception in the Starlight Ballroom - at a fraction of the cost of other lighting vendors. Spectrum was the best money we spent on the wedding, and we couldn't have had a more positive experience! --- The reception was at The Chase Park Plaza" - June 23, 2018
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"Hi Tim, Our experience with you and your group was simply spectacular. In my opinion, the band was the best component of the reception and you guys didn't just live up to your reputation, you surpassed it! I would be happy to give you a full-throttle recommendation to anyone. Best wishes for a great summer. Hope we keep in touch. Ed --- The reception was at The Chase Park Plaza" - June 2, 2018
A follow-up e-mail from the father-of-the-bride that we're proud to share
"As Father of the Bride and chief wedding planner, I was extremely pleased with Tim Callihan and Spectrum. Tim was great to work with during the planning process and exceptionally responsive. The band was a huge hit with our guests at the World's Fair Pavilion. The dance floor was crowded all evening. Special kudos to the band's female vocalist. I am grateful that Spectrum (and Tim especially) helped make my daughter's reception a party to remember! --- The reception was at The World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park" - May 28, 2018
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"We are finally back from the honeymoon and are settling back into a normal life without the stresses of wedding planning. I wanted to extend another thank you to you and the rest of the band. I can not stress how relieving it was to have a vendor that was as professional as Spectrum, who we didn't have to battle on the small details over and over. You guys rocked the reception and made that night so special for Kate and I, we will never forget it. Good luck to you guys in the future, I will continue to praise your work to anyone I know looking for a band for their event. Thank you, Jeff and Kate H. -- Venue: The Clayton Plaza" - May 27, 2018
Kate & Jeff H. (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim! I am sorry it has taken me a couple days to reach out to you. You are always so prompt in responding, I feel like a laggard. Thank you for the wonderful job you and the band did on Saturday evening! The whole crew was great! We got numerous compliments on the music at the reception. I think it was obvious how well you connected with our guests, given the crowded dance floor. It was great communicating with you over the last 9 months. We will certainly call upon you if we need a band in the future. Very best, Rick -- Venue: World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park" - May 23, 2018
Rick S. (Father of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Spectrum Band performed at our wedding reception on May 12, 2018. Our whole experience from booking the band until the end of the reception was incredible. Spectrum was the most thorough, knowledgeable and flexible wedding vendor that we worked with, which is a relief when dealing with the stresses of planning and executing a wedding. Something that is noteworthy; at the very last minute, while we were preparing to begin the dinner hour, there was a song change to the Father and Bride dance. The change was from a song that would be played via an mp3 file to a different song that the band would play live. Spectrum accommodated that request graciously and the performance was spot on. The rest of the reception was as smooth as could be with the hits rolling all night and the dance floor packed. I would recommend this band to anyone who is planning any event. Spectrum is a talented group, they are engaged in the process, they are accepting of special requests and they have fun doing it. --- The reception was at The Clayton Plaza" - May 12, 2018
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"The spectrum band was incredible for our wedding last night. The process was so smooth, and Tim was very responsive. The night of our wedding, Tim and Ray came up to me before we walked in to clarify last minute details and to make sure I didn't need anything from them. That was so wonderful to have! We had so much fun, and our guest talked all night about how amazing our band was! Thank you to Tim and the Spectrum Band for performing on the most important day of our lives! - Macey & Kollin --- Venue: Four Points Sheraton in Fairview Heights, IL" - April 15, 2018
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"Spectrum was awesome. Professional, flexible and responsive to all our needs. Tim was able to add a trio group at the last minute for our reception who were phenomenal. The band provided a wide range of music to fit our diverse group. They even had the grooms 104 yr old grandpa dancing. He loved dancing a polka with his daughters. Magical night! --- The reception was at The Coronado Ballroom" - January 11, 2018
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"Spectrum was amazing and our guests have not stopped talking about how wonderful they were. There was not an empty spot on the dance floor the entire night. The band was extremely personable and made the night run smoothly. They were extremely organized and a pleasure to work with. I would suggest Spectrum Band to anyone looking for a wedding band. --- The reception was at Old Hickory Golf Club" - November 28, 2017
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"We made an excellent choice going with Spectrum. As almost all of the reviews state, the planning process with Tim was flawless. He was quick in responding, flexible in arrangements, and made time on a Sunday to chat with us on the phone to make sure everything was set and ready to go. We planned our wedding from a different state, so having such a dedicated point person to help us get set up was essential. The band played great, and our guests were dancing all night long. Tim accommodated our song preferences, and made sure the last song was one we requested to have - it was a big hit. For the price, Spectrum was a great value and was an essential part in having such a beautiful memory of our wedding day. Thanks Tim and Spectrum!” - Robby and Emily --- Venue: Windows On Washington" - November 10, 2017
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"Tim, I can't tell you how thrilled we were with the band. You guys were awesome! We had so many people commenting on how great you were! It was such a special night and everyone had a blast. Thank you so much! I will be singing your praises and recommending you to everyone! Thanks again. Tammy -- Venue: Old Hickory Golf Club, St. Peters MO" - November 7, 2017
Tammy K. (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"We received this thank you note from our recent bride and groom within 24 hour of their wedding day. The photographer had left before the tossing of the bouquet but we took a picture from the stage and it was great! ******** "Hi Tim, Thank you so much for such a wonderful evening!! The band rocked the house all night. I have not been to a wedding that had so many guests on the dance floor and we had a great time! I loved the bouquet photo! Again, another surprise that was so thoughtful. I'm sorry we were missing during our scheduled bouquet/garter toss. We lost track of the schedule but we appreciate how flexible you all were and kept the night going so seamlessly. We couldn't be happier to have chosen you and the band for our wedding. Please pass along to the other musicians our thank you. You all helped make our wedding just that more special. You exceeded any expectation we had, and we are forever grateful Tim. Take care and see you soon!! Katie and Matt" -- Venue: Coronado Ballroom" - October 23, 2017
Katie & Matt (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"First of all, there should be no question of who is the premier wedding band in Saint Louis. These musicians are talented enough to play all the hits you hear on the radio or a classical piece you would hear in a symphony hall. It's no surprise they call themselves the Spectrum band because they can play it all. On top of that the band uses the experience to really play the room. They know when to speed things up and slow things down to keep the party going all night. They were such a pleasure to work with as we planned the big day. Tim took the time to get together and meet with us and discuss our musical taste. Booking the Spectrum band was a great decision and certainly one of the highlights of the night. I hope they're playing at the next wedding I attend. --- The reception was at The Coronado Ballroom" - October 22, 2017
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"Dear Tim: Many thanks! Sorry it has taken us a few days to navigate out of the fog . . . Thank you most of all for providing a truly great and memorable evening of live dance music for Becca and Chris' wedding reception. I plan to be sure to stop by your web site in the next couple of weeks to provide a glowing review. Blessings, Jon -- Venue: Koburg Hall at Concordia Seminary in Clayton, MO" - October 19, 2017
Jon V. (Father of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"We received this nice hand-written thank you note from our recent bride and groom today ******** Tim & Spectrum Band: We cannot begin to thank you enough for making our wedding day so special! Everything went flawlessly and you can't imagine how many of our guests raved about the live band and what a difference it made! Of course, we feel the same way! Thanks again for being such an important part of our big day! Love, Amanda & Jonathan -- Venue: Chase Park Plaza" - October 19, 2017
Amanda & Jonathan (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Spectrum Band was by far the highlight of our wedding, not only for us as the bride and groom, but also for our guests. Live music for our wedding was so important to us. From the moment we began our search of available bands, we were quickly able to narrow the search to Spectrum. Their broad variety and mastery of so many genres made it an easy decision. They appealed to the crowd of young, old, and everyone in between! They kept the energy high and our dance floor was packed until the last dance of the night. Tim Callihan was responsible for all of our communication and consultation before the big event. He was extremely organized, quick with correspondence, and exuded passion and pride in the band. I felt confident long before the actual event that everything would go off without a hitch, and it absolutely did! We cannot thank Spectrum Band enough for making our wedding day unforgettable! --- Venue: Chase Park Plaza Starlight & Zodiac Rooms" - October 12, 2017
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"Hi Tim, We just wanted to say thank you SO MUCH for everything this past weekend. To say the performance was flawless would be an understatement. I can't tell you how many compliments we've gotten so far on the band. As Amanda and I told you from the beginning, the band was the most important part of the wedding reception for us and you all delivered!! We couldn't be more happy with how everything turned out. It truly made the night and was truly a pleasure to work with you. Warmest, Jonathan D. Moreno, M.D., Ph.D. -- Venue: Chase Park Plaza" - October 11, 2017
Amanda & Jonathan (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim --- Just wanted to send a quick note and tell you how awesome the band was and how much fun Alex and I had. It was a dream of a wedding and we can't thank you enough for entertaining our guests- you were truly unbelievable!!!! Thank you again so much for everything!! Kathyrn and Alex -- Venue: Kimball Ballroom in Columbia, MO" - October 3, 2017
Kathyrn & Alex (Bride & Groom) - Columbia, MO
"We booked Spectrum Band for our wedding and could not be more pleased!! They did an incredible job from the start. They were very proactive to communicate with us to make sure every detail was perfect. Come the night of the wedding, the dance floor was packed the entire night!! They played till 11:30pm with only taking one break because they didn't want to stop the momentum. They sound quality was excellent too! Everyone was raving about how great the band was and we could not agree more! Thanks Spectrum!! --- Venue: The Missouri Athletic Club" - September 29, 2017
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"This band far exceeded my expectations!!! First of all, the communication throughout the year was unmatched. Any time we had questions, they were answered within the day. In fact even the day of the wedding! They MC'ed the wedding perfectly, and we never had to worry about the order of events. THE DANCE FLOOR WAS PACKED THE WHOLE WEDDING! How many receptions have you been to, where no one wants to leave. From the classy jazz they played at dinner, to the hits of today for dancing - they did spectacular. We received compliments from EVERYONE after the wedding regarding the band!! AWESOME!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! --- Venue: The Missouri Athletic Club" - September 25, 2017
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"Tim: Such a great memory :-). We had so much fun and so many of our guests were impressed with your work! Thanks for making it such a fun and lively reception for us. It couldn't have gone more perfectly! Rachel -- Venue: Old Hickory Golf Club" - September 3, 2017
Rachel A. (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"WARNING: You must be 18 years old or older to read this review :-). ++++++++++++++++ First off, let me start this review by saying that this band KICKS ASS. The sound was mixed perfectly throughout the night and the band kept everybody on the dance floor for the entire night. This was everything we had hoped for. I must say (and my wife would agree) that Spectrum Band was one of the top highlights of our wedding. We received a number of compliments throughout the night from the guests on the quality of the band and how much fun they made the wedding. One friend even asked if you the band would travel to Michigan to play his wedding next year. The band went above and beyond in all aspects of the event. The band's manager, Tim Callihan, (who also plays drums for the band) was responsive to the point that I had no concerns about their attention to detail and the amount of thought that they put into our wedding. His availability by email and phone was astounding. I returned one of his calls at one point and he pulled his car over to the side of the highway so that he could take my call right then and there - this is the type of person you want in your corner on your wedding day. Knowing that Tim (and Spectrum Band) cared about our wedding day as much as we did relieved any anxiety that I had with regard to the music for the reception. Sincerely, this band was the life of the party! My wife and I spoke about the reception and remarked how we saw some family members dancing who we had NEVER seen dance before ever (even at other weddings)! Wonderful job; if we ever have another event in St. Louis, Spectrum Band will be the first that we contact! I was curious to see how the band would be received given that my family is full of musicians (my parents were professional musicians and played something like 50-60 weddings on weekends as I was growing up; my brother writes musicals and teaches improv in L.A.; my mother and her sisters grew up singing in various groups and love all things musical) and they LOVED the band. By all accounts, they truly kicked ass. This band will give you everything and more that you hope for on your wedding day. P.S. - They like to have control over the flow of the music and this should not be a concern; rather, this is something you should take comfort in. They know how to control a dance floor and they do a great job keeping the guests engaged and dancing throughout the night. (Note: you can make a list of some songs that you do NOT want to hear and some songs that you really would like to hear; you can also allow guests to submit requests; the band is flexible) --- The reception was at The Sheldon Concert Hall" - August 5, 2017
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"Spectrum was FANTASTIC, not only in their performance at our wedding reception, but also in their customer service and communication leading up to our wedding! They played a variety of music and really tailored it to the crowd. The manager, Tim Callihan, was so quick to answer my questions via email. He was very thorough in his planning and recommendations. My husband and I met in college, and asked the band to learn our fight song. I sent him a YouTube video that was of terrible quality. He responded very honestly saying that their instruments collectively wouldn't offer the same sound and feel that our fight song intends. Within less than 24 hours, Tim edited the crappy YouTube video I sent him and enhanced the audio. He made it sound like a live version back at our alma mater. It was truly a crowd favorite when about 40 alum joined us on the dance floor at our wedding sing the fight song. Tim and the entire band truly go above and beyond! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wonderful cover band! Also, we had a duo from the band play at our cocktail hour, and the music was beautiful! --- Venue: The Missouri Athletic Club" - July 31, 2017
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"My daughter was married in St. Louis this past weekend (July 21st). We planned the wedding from out-of-town (Los Angeles), which presents obvious challenges. When we were looking for a band, we found the Spectrum Band's web site via an on-line search. I contacted the band and spoke with Tim Callihan several times before deciding to hire his group. I think they are usually a 9-piece band, but we were having a smallish wedding (90 people) and didn't need that large a group. He said that it would be no problem scaling it down for us, and we ended up hiring a 5-piece version of the band. I will cut to the chase . . . the band was fantastic! They were very professional (arrived on time etc.), and played a wide variety of the music that we requested. The band leader (Ray) kept the party moving at just the right pace (and he does a great Ray Charles and Louis Armstrong!). They played appropriate dinner music while everyone dined, and then plenty of upbeat dance music during the post-dinner hours! I highly recommend these guys for any event that you're planning, you will not be disappointed! --- The reception was at the Wild Flower Restaurant in the Central West End" - July 24, 2017
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"Our client (mother of a bride) sent the following note to us after her daughter's wedding. Thanks for the great note Jeannine! ******** Dear Tim & Band, Many thanks for such a great time this past Friday at my daughter's wedding. All of the guests loved you guys and said you were the best that they ever heard. I couldn't agree more! Tim, you were such a pleasure to work with. Many thanks, Jeannine -- Venue: The Coronado Ballroom" - July 8, 2017
Jeannine N. (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"We originally did not want a live band at our wedding. We planned to have a DJ until my parents found Spectrum and insisted on booking them for our wedding. Because they were paying, we agreed. Tim and Spectrum have completely surpassed all of my expectations and I have had my mind forever changed about having a live band at a wedding. We had the pianist and guitarist play music for the ceremony, it was beautiful. They even supplied the microphones for the minister and readers to use. We also had them play live music for the cocktail hour, which was a big hit. For the reception, we had the full band. The band was so accommodating! They learned a new song just for us, and revitalized several other songs we requested from their old playlists. They even played particular songs from iTunes on the speakers when we wanted original versions. They helped make announcements, including the bridal party entrance and pronounced everyone's names correctly (a hard task given the last names we were dealing with)! Tim was always punctual when replying to my emails, even despite the 2-hour time change between us (I live in California). He is incredibly attuned to detail, something I majorly appreciated being detail oriented myself. The band played a great variety of new and old songs, both fast and slow. They really kept the dancing going the entire night! Everyone, the toddlers, teenagers, bridal party and twenty-somethings, parents, and grandparents danced and had a blast. We received so many compliments and were even asked if the band traveled to California! We can't thank Tim and Spectrum enough, they made it the most fun party of our lives. Also, thanks to my parents, sometimes parents still do know best! --- Venue: The Pere Marquette Lodge in Grafton, IL" - July 1, 2017
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"Our client (mother of a bride) sent the following note to us after her daughter's wedding. Thanks for the great note Sharon! ******** Dear Tim: Wow! What can I say that I haven't said before about how pleased we were with Spectrum! You were so fabulous to work with and I'm still in awe that you mustered the energy to play the drums just 3 days after your gallbladder surgery! I want to reminisce about 14 months ago when I first spoke to you on the phone. I was hesitating to book your band because of the size - 9 pieces. You told me not to worry and that you would guarantee that we would be super happy with the band (I'm paraphrasing! :-)). I have to say that you were absolutely right and then some! We have had so many compliments about your performance! I had no worries about your band & lighting because of your excellent communication skills! I think each of Spectrum's band members and engineers went above and beyond to make Annie's wedding and ceremony so spectacular. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Sharon Kwedar P.S. I have two more daughters! -- Venue: The Pere Marquette Lodge in Grafton, IL" - June 26, 2017
Sharon K. (Mother of the Bride) - Springfield, IL
"Booking Spectrum Band for our daughter's wedding was one of the very best decisions we made! The quality of their performance was outstanding! They seemed to know perfectly which songs to play! The dance floor was packed throughout the entire night. I think they sounded better than the original artists because they could connect and interact with the audience! They said they had so much fun playing for us that they even skipped one of their breaks. When we first started searching for a band a year before the big day, we were focusing on smaller 5-piece bands and didn't know if a 9-piece was too over-the top or too big for the space. However, I couldn't ignore all the fabulous web reviews of Spectrum. I am so thankful that we booked Spectrum!!! The extra brass pieces added so much depth and beauty! And Spectrum was so flexible to make their allotted space work which was much smaller than what you see on their website videos. This band also brought with them 2 sound engineers so the volume was always perfectly controlled! Everyone keeps talking about this band and how fabulous they were...one said even better than the band at the presidential ball! Besides the band at the reception, we had Spectrum's pianist and guitarist for the ceremony and sax and pianist for the cocktail hour. Again, so beautiful! As you know, there are a ton of details in planning a wedding. I kept saying throughout the year that the one area that I had no worries about was the band. That's because Tim (manager and drummer) was a pleasure corresponding with and planning the details for the music. He provided detail spreadsheets with timelines, special song requests, bridal party introductions & so many details that we would never have thought of! The band even took care of playing our I-pod songs during the breaks with perfect timing and volume. I have to definitely tell you about our emcee for the evening which was the saxophone player. He flawlessly introduced the bridal party and parents with such emotion and inflection! Also, he announced the people giving the grace and toasts; bouquet toss; fraternity song introduction; wedding cake cutting...and more! He said the perfect amount of words and with feeling. For instance, before the bride and groom walked into the room he said, "And now ladies and gentlemen, the reason everyone's gathered here this evening, please rise and welcome the new Mr. and Mrs..." And the sound engineers would adjust the background music while the emcee was speaking and raise it while they walked into their favorite song. It's these little details that make Spectrum so incredible. I would love to book them again for future occasions. We also booked the up- lighting for the room through Spectrum which we were very pleased with; it added a soft warm glow and well-worth the cost of the rental. Again, no worries about installation, etc. Just another reason why we were so very very happy that we chose Spectrum Band!!! --- The reception was at Pere Marquette Lodge in Grafton, IL" - June 10, 2017
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"The Knot: "I have attended other weddings that Spectrum played. I knew immediately that they were the band for us! They made the wedding reception a night to remember! They were fabulous beyond words. Tim is so wonderful to work with. Communication was easy with him. He is on top of the details. You will be missing out on a top notch band and experience if you don't book them. We had one of the best nights ever because of Spectrum Band! Can't thank them enough!!!" ******* WeddingWire: "They were fabulous, professional and very responsive to communication. If you think they are pricey, "you get what you pay for" here. They were OUTSTANDING. They kept the dance floor full all night and we had a wedding to remember. I know I couldn't stop dancing! - Mother of the Bride" --- The reception was at the Missouri Athletic Club" - June 7, 2017
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"Thank you for making our night the best day of our lives. You definitely made the night so much fun! We will recommend you to everyone. Thanks again! - Colleen ******* Glad we chose them for our wedding. Best decision and would highly recommend them. - Brian --- The reception was at the Missouri Athletic Club" - June 6, 2017
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"Woke up this morning and found this note that our client wrote to us at 1:44 AM after she got home from her daughter's wedding reception last night. I guarantee that we had as much fun as they did. Thanks for such a nice note Marcie and whenever you need us, we'll be right here. ******** "Dear Tim, We can't thank you and the band enough for sharing your fabulous talents with us! We had the best time and our daughter and son in law had a wedding reception they will never forget. We received many positive comments about your playing. Music can make or break a party and you guys made it the best we could hope for!!! Hope our paths will cross again. Until then, all the best to you and your talented co-workers. We are blessed. Best wishes, Marcia and Pat" -- Venue: The Missouri Athletic Club" - June 4, 2017
Marcia & Pat (parents of the bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Our recent client surprised his wife with a 50th birthday party this past weekend and it was a success on every count with her having a fantastic time. He sent a follow-up note the next day reminding us how lucky we are to work with such nice individuals. Thanks for the positive feedback Todd! ******** "The band was great! Many positive comments throughout the night. Thanks for being easy to work with! Todd" -- Venue: The Inns at St. Albans (The Studio)" - May 29, 2017
Todd R. (Husband of the birthday girl) - St. Albans, MO
"Hi Tim: Thank you so much for everything. I apologize for the delay - we just got back from our honeymoon and I am buried under emails. Just another big thank you and I hope you had a wonderful trip in Colorado. Maybe you're still there! We appreciate everything that you did - we have been getting comments left and right on how great the band was! You were outstanding and we were so thrilled to have you there. Our guests just raved about you and the dance floor really was packed all night! Thanks so much for everything. It has been a pleasure working with you and I will definitely keep you in mind for the future and recommend you to everyone I know!!! Thanks again for everything. Sincerely, Laura -- Venue: The Missouri Athletic Club (MAC)" - May 20, 2017
Laura K. (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Spectrum Band provided the best live music and entertainment I've ever heard at any wedding. Before the wedding day, Tim, the band's manager (also a member of the band) was in excellent communication with us to make sure we had everything we wanted covered and planned out. The actual music at the reception couldn't have been more fun and was exactly what we wanted. The band's performance, sound quality, lighting, and selection of songs kept our party going the entire time. Thanks so much to Spectrum for making our reception such a blast! --- The reception was at the Coronado Ballroom" - May 14, 2017
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"We received these two nice follow-up notes from one of our recent wedding couples after we performed for their reception. ******** Tim: I can't thank you enough for providing the best live music I've ever heard at any wedding. I might be a bit biased since it was our wedding but the music, band, dance floor, and lighting couldn't have been more perfect. Thank you for keeping the crowd going the whole night and also for only taking one break! Thank you so much again, we will definitely use you guys if and when we ever need some live entertainment! Please pass along our thanks to the rest of your band. Thanks, Ted Lane ----------- Tim: We just got back from our honeymoon, so I am working on catching up on my emails today :) You guys were amazing, we have heard from sooo many of our guests about how great the band was! It is definitely a compliment to you guys that the dance floor was so crowded the whole night, we could not have had a better time! Ted and I will definitely spread the word to all of our engaged friends about how much we loved working with you and having you at our reception. Thanks again! Audrey -- Wedding reception venue was the Coronado Ballroom" - May 10, 2017
Audrey & Ted (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"YAAASSSSS!!!!! They far exceeded our expectations. We found them by searching this website, watched their Youtube video, and agreed that if they were booked over a year out they must be worth it. Spectrum blew everyone away! Every single guest was on the dance floor until the very last song and even begged for "one more song." Do yourself a favor and book Spectrum now! --- The reception was at the Coronado Ballroom" - April 25, 2017
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"Absolutely, hands down, 100% hire Spectrum for your wedding, or any event for that matter, if you want your guests to enjoy themselves. Not only did they keep our party on the dance floor, they were fairly priced and extremely attentive to every question that came up during the planning process. Well done and thank you! --- The reception was at the Coronado Ballroom" - April 23, 2017
Review from past client on WeddingWire.com
"Tim - I wanted to offer a huge thank you to you and the band for the incredible job you guys did on Saturday. All night people kept coming up to me saying how fun and good you guys were! You made the planning process a breeze, as usual, and allowed me to feel fully confident going into the evening. You guys are delightful to work with. I sincerely appreciate your services and hope to work with you again soon! --- Warm regards, Francesca Pompili of Kate & Company Wedding and Event Planning (We worked together for the St. Louis University Zeta Iota chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority 25th anniversary at Palladium-St. Louis) " - February 22, 2017
Another great follow-up note from an award winning event planning business in St. Louis!
"Spectrum was awesome! Our guests loved the live music and the dance floor was packed! The band did a great job reading the crowd to know what to play next. They were also very accommodating and allowed ample time for Greek dancing during their breaks! The band plays a wide variety of music and their talent shines! I recommend this band to everyone! --- The reception was at the Chase Park Plaza" - February 15, 2017
Review from past client on WeddingWire.com
"Our wedding was held at one of the best venues in the country, during one of the busiest times of the year. We were extremely fortunate to have one of the country's best wedding bands as our entertainment. The Spectrum band was outstanding. Kudos to the Ritz Carlton for helping us find this great musical group. --- The reception was at the Ritz-Carlton" - January 16, 2017
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"Our recent client sent the following note to us after we performed for the huge 2016 New Year's Eve event at Tan-Tar-A with over 600 guests attending. Thanks for the great feedback Brian and we're looking forward to returning for NYE in 2018! ******** Tim, Thanks again for everything that you and your band did to make New Year's Eve a great success! EVERY ONE of your band members was very professional and great to work with. -- Venue: Tan-Tar-A Resort in Lake of the Ozarks" - January 7, 2017
Brian Powers (Owner: Powers Entertainment Group) - St. Louis, MO
"Our recent client (groom) sent the following note to us and to the manager at the Ritz-Carlton after his wedding. Thanks for the great feedback Jim! ******** Tim: Thanks again for all you and the guys did to help Julie and me begin the rest of our lives together. You're also so right about Carina. She and her entire team made our evening and stay amazing! Again, it was a great pleasure to meet you and some of the Spectrum Band members. You all added to an incredible weekend and beautiful lasting memories. We are forever grateful we chose the Spectrum Band at the Ritz! -- Venue: The Ritz-Carlton in Clayton, MO" - January 3, 2017
Jim M. (Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Our client (groom) for tonight sent the following note to us and to the manager at the Ritz-Carlton earlier this week. They've reserved the entire restaurant at the Ritz for their reception so we'll be there doing what we do best and hopefully exceeding expectations. Thanks for the great note Jim! ******** Hi Tim: Just a quick note to let you know how much Julie and I appreciate the confidence you have provided us, knowing that we will be working with the "Best of the Best Wedding Bands" in the country at one of the best hotels in the world! As I'm sure you've seen over the years, the bride and groom want everything to go off without a hitch and inevitably they worry about every little detail. While Julie and I may be a bit anxious, we know not to be concerned about our venue and choice for our musical entertainment. Both will be flawless. With the Ritz Carlton and The Spectrum Band, our guests will experience a Best in Class setting, service and entertainment on December 30. We are proud and privileged that you both will be a part of our special event. SEE YOU FRIDAY! -- Venue: The Ritz-Carlton in Clayton, MO" - December 30, 2016
Jim M. (Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"We received this very nice thank-you card from one of our recent clients after we performed for their holiday party earlier this month. ******** Tim & Spectrum: Thank you a million times over for a truly wonderful holiday celebration. Our whole crowd enjoyed your fabulous entertainment! You were fun, lighthearted, played to the crowd, kept everyone dancing - we couldn't have asked for more! I wish you and your families all the best this holiday season! Warm regards, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust -- Holiday Party Venue: The St. Louis Racquet Club" - December 27, 2016
Leigh Ann G. - Parkside Financial Bank & Trust
"Tim: Thank you so much for making our reception just perfect! The band did an amazing job with the music and keeping our guests out on the floor all night. Everything from the planning process to the actual night was amazing, and we couldn't be more grateful. Once again, thank you so much for everything!! Libby and Ryan -- Wedding reception venue: Bissinger's Caramel Room" - December 14, 2016
Libby & Ryan (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"We hired Spectrum to play at our wedding and we could not be more pleased with how everything went. In the planning stages, they were prompt with their responses and very organized with all of our information. Tim was more than willing to meet with me to discuss in person “day of” details. At the wedding, they were amazing. They created a playlist of songs that kept my guests on the dance floor the entire evening. Almost three weeks later, I am still receiving compliments on the band. If you are considering a band for your wedding, I would highly recommend Spectrum. It will be the best and easiest decision you will make throughout your planning process. --- The reception was at Bissinger's Caramel Room" - November 26, 2016
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"If you are looking for a wedding band you should look no further than Spectrum band. They performed at our wedding on Saturday and did an absolutely amazing job!!! Spectrum was the first thing we booked after our venue, and my husband and I are so glad we did. The dance floor was filled for the entire reception and we have received so many compliments on the band from our guests, many saying it was the best wedding band they have heard. Tim is so great to work with and is always prompt to reply to any questions we had. Thank you to Tim and Spectrum for making our wedding an amazing and unforgettable evening!!! Laura C. --- The reception was at the Four Seasons Hotel" - November 21, 2016
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"We received this e-mail from our one of our brides and it's worth sharing to show how hard we try to make every performance special and unique. ******** Tim, I cannot thank you enough for the amazing experience we had with you on Saturday!! We have had so many compliments on the band, and I have already given out your information to a few people as well! Tyler and I loved having the dance floor full with all of our family and friends and it would not have been possible without you! Working with you from the time of booking through the wedding day was so easy and seamless. You and the band truly made our wedding a magical evening and one we will never forget! I know if another occasion arises where Tyler and I need to book a band, you will be our first and only choice! Once again, thank you so much for making our wedding so wonderful! Laura -- Wedding reception venue: The Four Seasons Hotel, St. Louis MO" - November 21, 2016
Laura C. (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: Thank you so much and I should have acknowledged your awesome performance last night as the evening came to a close, but my head was wrapped up in the festivities. You guys did such an incredible job! Thank you for playing your hearts out and rocking the group into the late hours. I couldn't have imagined a better evening for Laura and me, and Spectrum was the main source of fuel in the party tank. Woot woot! Every single person I've spoken to has shared such incredible feedback, so please be very proud of your effort. Also, please know that I tell absolutely everyone about you guys, so hopefully my bragging will generate some business for you in the future. Thank you again for being a HUGE part of what made Laura's and my day so special. All my best, Tyler -- Wedding reception venue: Four Seasons Hotel, St. Louis MO" - November 20, 2016
Tyler Y. (Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Spectrum Band was absolutely fantastic for my wedding! My husband and I met Tim, the band manager, and listened to the band during a friend's wedding last year. We knew we had to book them and surprisingly they were available for our wedding! You can just tell that they love what they do and they made our whole night so much fun! They were very flexible and able to change the order of speeches, blessing, and announce our first dance on the fly. We had the pianist during our ceremony, a trio during the cocktail hour and the full band during our reception. The pianist even learned to play the song that I wanted to walk down the aisle to, which was such a special surprise! They kept people dancing all night and they made our wedding so much fun! --- The reception was at Wine Country Gardens" - November 7, 2016
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"Three weeks after our daughter's wedding reception we are still getting wonderful compliments on our band selection. Tim was extremely helpful from the planning process through the reception. They even learned a special song for the reception and I could have sworn it was a soundtrack. They connect with the audience and feel out what music fits best. They can play it all. The dance floor was packed from the beginning to the end and no one wanted it to end. We had the nine-piece band and the duo for happy hour. This also included two engineers for the night. I could not believe what we got for our money. What a value. They truly enjoy performing and it is contagious. My suggestion is to book them early and certainly pick a few special songs, but let them do their thing. They are the best! --- The reception was at Old Hickory Golf Club" - October 31, 2016
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"A nice hand-written letter received from the father of the bride at last week's performance ****** Dear Tim & All of Spectrum: To say you guys were a hit this Saturday night is an understatement! We are so fortunate to have been able to have your talents as part of Emily & Jon's wedding. Thanks for being aware of what our guests preferred, of being professional and of course, for being outstanding musicians (which you really are)! All the best, Rick H. -- Wedding reception venue: Missouri Athletic Club" - October 20, 2016
Rick H. (Father of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"We hired Spectrum to play at our wedding reception and they were awesome!!! Tim was extremely helpful while being very professional and organized. He made the whole process easy and he's very organized and quick to respond. The band was excellent! Everyone had a great time and loved the music. I cannot stress how awesome they were. We are so glad we got Spectrum! Outstanding band! I HIGHLY recommend Spectrum! --- The reception was at Missouri Athletic Club" - October 15, 2016
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"Hi Tim: Tim and I just got back from our honeymoon and we can't stop talking about our amazing wedding -- especially the band!! From the beautiful music during dinner to the special first dance songs, Tim and I knew the rest of the evening would be amazing and wow did Spectrum blow us away! Tim and I did not leave the dance floor and absolutely loved the songs the band performed. I think it is safe to say that our guests would agree with us since the dance floor was packed from the time Spectrum started until the end of the evening. Our guests kept commenting on how amazing the music and vocalists were and we couldn't agree more! We definitely noticed and really appreciated the band only taking one break during the evening. We know this made for a long night for all of you, but it meant a lot to us, and hopefully you enjoyed the lively crowd! We can't thank you enough for helping to make this a night we will always remember. Best of luck to you and the band in the future! We hope to hear you all again soon! Thanks! Julie -- Wedding reception venue: Bellerive Country Club in Town & Country, MO" - October 4, 2016
Julie & Tim H. (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, You recently performed at my son's wedding reception at Bellerive Country Club. I wanted to applaud you and the entire band. Your instrumentalists and vocalist all did a fabulous job. You know it's a successful party when the dance floor is crowded all night long. (I was among the dancers most of the time.) Thank you very much for making our reception such a fun and memorable party! Gratefully, Maureen H. -- Wedding reception venue: Bellerive Country Club in Town & Country, MO" - September 28, 2016
Maureen H. (Mother of the Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim, I am just now catching my breath after an absolutely wonderful wedding weekend for Julie and Tim, and I wanted to write to you. On behalf of my husband Bodie, and Julie and Tim, I cannot thank you and Spectrum enough for the fabulous job all of you did to make the wedding reception so special! The music during dinner was perfect and it was always reassuring to have Ray there to lead us through the process. The first dances were so special and when you did your magic and got everyone up and out on the dance floor, we knew it was going to be the fun dance party we wanted! The music could not have been better and the vocalists were amazing. Your darling female vocalist was smiling every time I looked her way, and you could just tell that your group truly enjoys what they do. I can't tell you how many of our guests have told me that your band was the best they've ever heard! We agree! You know that when the dance floor is still packed at the end of the evening (even with the older generation), the party has been a huge success. We realize that you took only one break, and we truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity in doing that. We will always be happy to recommend Spectrum and you can use our names for referrals any time! All the best to you and the Band! Sincerely, Laurie Marx -- Wedding reception venue: Bellerive Country Club in Town & Country, MO" - September 27, 2016
Laurie Marx (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim! Thank you so much again for your amazing performance. Keith and I and all our guests had an amazing time dancing under the stars to your music! It could not have been more perfect. Keith and I just returned from an amazing honeymoon in French Polynesia and I'm trying to adjust back to this time zone and normal life. Thanks! Katie -- Wedding reception venue: Hyatt Regency at the Arch in downtown St. Louis" - September 25, 2016
Katie (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: I just wanted to take a minute to Thank You and all your band for helping us celebrate Kevin and Rachel's wonderful wedding day on Saturday. We enjoyed your music very much. As the Father of the Bride it certainly makes you feel good to see your daughter have such a wonderful day that she spent so much time and energy planning. While the whole day was very special, thanks to you and your band again for making the last part of the day so much fun and memorable. Thanks Craig -- Wedding reception venue: Hamilton's Catering in Jacksonville, IL" - September 19, 2016
Craig (Father of the Bride) - Jacksonville, IL
"This band is amazing!!!!! They made my daughters wedding reception a fabulous party. I highly recommend this band. Janet --- The reception was at Hamilton's Catering in Jacksonville, IL" - September 18, 2016
Janet (Mother of the Bride) - Review from past client on our Facebook page
"Thank you so so so much for such an amazing night with fabulous music! Spectrum Band was absolutely AMAZING at our wedding! Tim Callihan is great to work with - professional, responds promptly to emails/calls, and provides valuable advice. All of the music sounded amazing from the quartet during cocktail hour and dinner to the full band for the reception. The dance floor was packed the entire night and so many of our guests raved about how awesome the band was. Thank you for making our wedding so fun! Words can't describe how happy we all were with Spectrum! The music sounded AMAZING and all of you were so great to work with. Thank you for everything! Alli and Joe Zucker --- The reception was at the Marriott Grand Hotel in the Crystal Ballroom" - September 6, 2016
Review from past client on WeddingWire
"Last week got crazy and I didn't get to thank you for another one for the books! You all are always such a joy and make the night a lot more fun for the behind the scenes vendors. It's not every night you get a full dance floor shouting one-more-song! Job well done (once again)! ---- Allison McDonald of Flourish Events (We worked together recently for a wedding at the Old Warson Country Club) " - August 30, 2016
Another great follow-up note from an award winning event planning business in St. Louis. Thanks Allison!
"I am the mother of the bride and did not handle the arrangements with the band. My daughter and now son-in-law chose the band and corresponded with them about the songs, timing, etc. I could not, however, have been more pleased. We had some special requests ie. shortening all of the first dance numbers (for the father/daughter dance, for example) to about 90 seconds which the band accommodated. They were easy to get along with and sounded AMAZING!! Friends of the bride and groom as well as our friends were raving about them! The dance floor was filled all night and the band was taking requests. There was a great chant for "one more song" at the end which they graciously answered with, I think, 2 songs! Great band!!! --- The reception was at Old Warson Country Club" - August 20, 2016
Review from past client on WeddingWire
"Spectrum Band was absolutely incredible in every aspect. As a bride and groom, there is nothing more reassuring than good communication. Even with the silliest of questions, Tim Callihan always responded the same day, sometimes within minutes. At the wedding, communication was just as good and the band was quick with any changes needed. We opted to trust them with musical selections appropriate for our guest list and they exceeded our expectations by far. Every one of our guests were on the dance floor, from 2 year olds to 80 year olds. The compliment we received from most of our guests was, "OMG that band was amazing!" Since it was a location wedding we were unable to see/hear them in person before the day of the wedding. We chose Spectrum Band based on their rating on theKnot.com and reviews on their website and hired them only having heard their playing online. We are so happy with our decision to hire them, and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a band for their wedding, or any special occasion. Long story short: If they're available for your date, book Spectrum Band ASAP! --- The reception was at Barnett On Washington" - August 13, 2016
Review from past client on TheKnot.com as well as www.WeddingWire.com
"You guys Rocked!!! ---- Linda Soncasie - Director of Catering at the Missouri Athletic Club (We worked together recently for a wedding at the MAC) " - August 4, 2016
A great follow-up note from one of the most desired event venues in St. Louis! Amazing ballroom and service!
"I honestly don't even know where to begin when writing this review. Spectrum Band was hands-down the BEST decision we made when it came to our wedding! Tim is a Superstar...communicated everything to us in a timely fashion and took care of every detail so we didn't have to worry about a thing! And the band absolutely knocked it out of the park! Our dance floor was packed from the first chord of the first song to the very last song of the night! Our guests were absolutely blown away by how talented the band was and how fun they made the whole night. This group is the real deal. If you're on the hunt for a wedding band, look no further and book Spectrum! Thank you to Tim and the gang for making our wedding reception even better than we'd dreamed about! --- The reception was at Forest Hills Country Club" - July 20, 2016
Review from past client on TheKnot.com as well as www.WeddingWire.com
"Just had our wedding last weekend and hiring Spectrum was one of the best choices we made. Tim, Ray, and the whole gang were amazing from the start of cocktail hour to the end of the reception in which they skipped a break to keep the dance floor as crowded as possible. Every guest raved and they were amazing to work with. Tim was so efficient and prompt with email replies and always made me feel at ease with his replies. Worth every penny! --- The reception was at the Chase Park Plaza" - July 18, 2016
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"Hi Tim, You guys were fantastic to work with, as usual. It really was a beautiful night and Kelli and Clay seemed thrilled with everything. And how about that dance floor! I love seeing it so full throughout the evening. Many thanks for your part in making the magic happen. I also just looked at my notes and we will be working together again in August for the Kelley wedding. See you soon! ---- Allison McDonald of Flourish Events (We worked together recently for a wedding at the Chase Park Plaza) " - July 16, 2016
Another great follow-up note from an award winning event planning business in St. Louis!
"Spectrum Band helped give our daughter and son-in-law the reception they were dreaming of!! All they really wanted was a fun, classy band that their guests would dance the night away with and they really delivered! We received so many sincere compliments on our choice of band and the full dance floor of all ages of guests all night long was the proof that they are the best! Tim was awesome to work with - so kind and professional. --- The reception was at Forest Hills Country Club" - July 11, 2016
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"We first heard Spectrum at our friend's wedding in 2013. They made such an impression that when we got engaged a few years later, one of the first things that we did was book Spectrum for our June 2016 wedding. Of course, it was one of the best decisions we have ever made! Not only was Tim extremely responsive, he was patient with all of our questions and offered great advice. They provided emcee services and at the last minute even offered to sing our "parent's dance" song live (originally planned to be played on an iPod)... which was so lovely! They kept our guests on the dance floor the entire evening and worked in their requests. The atmosphere was amazing and we received so many compliments from our guests. Best wedding band ever!! --- The reception was at the Magnolia Hotel in downtown St. Louis" - July 9, 2016
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"Thanks for the "phenomenal" review Elisabeth! --- Spectrum was fantastic from the beginning of the planning process to their performance at our wedding! Tim (the band's drummer and contact person) is extremely organized, professional, experienced, and very prompt in responding to all the necessary logistical emails. Planning a wedding and managing all the details and different vendors can be really stressful, but Tim made it so easy - the band was the one element I never had to worry about! Their performance at our wedding was phenomenal - we had people (including me and my new husband) on the dance floor all night long, and people kept approaching my parents throughout the night to comment on how great the band was! I would recommend Spectrum without hesitation! --- The reception was at the Missouri Botanical Gardens" - June 28, 2016
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"Thanks for the excellent review Amanda! --- We cannot say enough about how wonderful the Spectrum Band was! They truly transformed our ceremony and reception into the most amazing and perfect wedding we could have ever asked for! They were incredibly responsive and profession and flexible. Only a couple of months before the wedding, our ceremony musicians had to cancel on us! But we immediately contacted the Spectrum Band to see if they could fill in and help. Not only were they able to provide us a trio for the ceremony but they helped us design our ceremony music and played everything we asked them to, even a Disney song that I wanted to walk down the aisle to! They customized our ceremony music, cocktail hour music and reception music to exactly what we wanted. They kept the energy up the whole time for our guests and kept everyone on the dance floor without ever being cheesy or drawing attention away from us on our special day. We cannot thank them enough for their service and we will recommend them to everyone for their weddings! --- The reception was at The Old Barn Inns at St. Albans, MO" - June 15, 2016
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"Thanks for the excellent review Jenny! --- Spectrum Band was one of the best decisions we made for our reception!! I can genuinely say that having Spectrum there brought an amazing energy to our evening that we would not have had with a DJ or another band. They are classy and very professional, but are also so fun! They cover a wide range of songs/genres, and did a great job keeping the party going all evening! I absolutely loved having our first dance, father-daughter dance, etc. played by a talented live band. And the piano/cello for our cocktail hour was to die for - they set the perfect vibe/mood for our reception. Honestly, the sound made me feel like I was at a cocktail hour right out of a movie! It could not have been more perfect. We had multiple guests ask us about the band because they were so impressed with them. Not only do they do a wonderful job performing, but they are also friendly and great to work with. Tim is very quick to respond to any and all questions you may have, and they did an excellent job introducing the events of the evening, etc. Bottom line, if you are looking for a fun, energetic evening as you celebrate with friends and family, then ditch the DJ and book Spectrum Band instead!! They are very reasonably priced and well worth your money. Thank you SO much Spectrum Band for making our evening memorable and keeping us out on the dance floor all night! Our reception just would not have been the same without you! --- The reception was at The Coronado Ballroom in St. Louis" - June 14, 2016
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"We received this e-mail from our one of our brides and it's worth sharing to show how hard we try to make every performance special and unique. ******** Hi Tim, I'm sorry for the delay. We have been a little crazy busy post wedding. But things are starting to slow down now. But I wanted to thank you personally here as well. We cannot thank you enough for all of your service and assistance during this process. Your team really made our special day absolutely perfect and your service really took it over the top. Thank you for everything and we will definitely be recommending you to our St. Louis friends. -- Wedding reception venue: The Old Barn Inns at St. Albans, MO" - June 14, 2016
Amanda (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"A follow-up e-mail from one of our brides in June of 2016. ******** Tim, Thank you so much, and thank you for a wonderful night-as you might have been able to tell, the music and dancing is definitely my favorite part of a wedding and you guys hit it out of the park! I was too busy enjoying your performance to talk, but my parents were very impressed and relayed to me afterwards how many people approached them about Spectrum's talent and how much they enjoyed the band! The night went so fast and I only wish it could have lasted longer! Thanks again for all of your help! Elisabeth -- Wedding reception venue: The Missouri Botanical Gardens in Monsanto Hall" - June 11, 2016
Elisabeth (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Thanks for the excellent review Debbie! --- We chose Spectrum Band for my first daughter's wedding and upon my second daughter's engagement, called Spectrum to book them for the second wedding. Tim is still the very organized manager handling all the business arrangements - he's responsive and detail-oriented and was always a pleasure to work with throughout the process. That was one vendor I never worried about! Several musicians were in the band for both weddings and their sounds are contemporary and had our guests on the dance floor from the moment they began until the end of the night when it was time to leave. They "read" the audience and have such a variety of sounds - two vocalists - that it didn't matter whether it was fast or slow songs, people loved being on the dance floor to their music! It's no wonder they receive the Couples Choice award and Best of Weddings year after year. They are that good! -- The reception was at The Missouri History Museum" - May 31, 2016
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"We received this note from our most recent client today. We performed for her daughter's wedding on Sunday and we also performed for her other daughter's wedding in 2007 so it was another situation where the family invited us back again. Always a great compliment! She didn't get to say goodbye at the end of the night on Sunday so she sent a very nice note within 24 hours of the wedding. That just goes to show that we get to perform for some very nice people. A huge thank you to Debbie for inviting the band back for her second daughter's wedding! ******** Tim, As you know, I am your biggest fan and YOU are the reason why! Your attention to detail - your organization and responsiveness are all things I do appreciate as they make life planning a wedding so much more enjoyable. The variety of songs played and having your finger on the pulse with regard to what the audience is looking forward to hearing and dancing to are what make Spectrum the number 1 choice in entertainment. I was impressed with how full the dance floor remained throughout the evening and up until that last song was played. I apologize for not saying goodbye and my thank yous at the end of the evening as we were trying to gather things up, making sure we didn't leave anything behind. You made the "work" of planning a wedding a joy! I can't tell you how many times I have told everyone that Tim is so organized that the band was the first vendor I signed up and never had to think again about because you were always so wonderful and responsive. We loved having you play at Erin & Marc's wedding and there was no need to look any further knowing that you and many of the same musicians still comprised the Spectrum band and the consistency in how you run your business make it a real pleasure to use Spectrum. Wishing you continued success - we would love to encourage others to experience Spectrum as we have and look forward to adding our review to your website. Have a great week! And continue to be the great businessman and person that you are, Tim. You are a real pleasure! -- Wedding reception venue: The Missouri History Museum in Forest Park" - May 30, 2016
Debbie Guyer (Mother of Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Thanks for the excellent review Catherine! --- I can't say enough about Spectrum Band. For me personally, one of the biggest factors in selecting our wedding vendors was their level of responsiveness. Tim, the band's point of contact for booking, was always prompt, thorough and professional in his responses to our inquiries. From our first conversation, I knew that I could trust him and the rest of Spectrum Band with spearheading a spectacular wedding reception. I especially appreciated that they had absolutely no qualms with allowing us to personalize our special day. I have a close friend that is a professional singer, and I had always imagined that she would sing on our wedding day. Not only was the band completely open to her making a guest appearance for our first dance song, but they also provided the sheet music for her and learned the song which was not previously included on their song list. While I am normally a very detail-oriented person and a total planner, I didn't bother to submit a song request list to the band prior to the event. We felt completely comfortable allowing the band to use their best judgment to tailor the music to our guests' taste throughout the evening. It was an amazing weight off our shoulders throughout the planning process and the day of the wedding to know that we had such an outstanding vendor that we could trust fully for our entertainment needs. We had many guests on the dance floor until the very end of the night and couldn't have been more happy with how wonderful the band was. If you are looking for a live band that is professional, reliable, incredibly talented and wildly fun, I highly recommend Spectrum Band for your next event! To the band, THANK YOU for creating such a memorable evening for us, our families and our guests! -- The reception was at The Coronado" - May 23, 2016
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"This is a thank-you note that the band received today from a recent client. It never gets old! ******** Tim: I can't thank you enough!!! The band was amazing, the setting the most gorgeous we could have imagined and our happy couple even happier!!! I'm sure you'll hear from Nick and Amanda after they return from their honeymoon, but on behalf of them in the meantime, thank you to Sandy, Datra and Spectrum Band for making it all such a wonderful night. We've gotten tons of compliments from our guests. Judy -- Wedding reception venue: The Old Barn Inn within the Gardens at Malmaison in St. Albans, MO" - May 16, 2016
Judy (Mother of Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Thanks for the excellent review Tom! --- "Spectrum lived up to every expectation. Great Music & Excellent Follow-up & Coordination. They deserve every bit of a 5-star rating!" -- The reception was at The Coronado" - April 30, 2016
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"Tim and Spectrum Band are fantastic! My now husband and I were worried about finding the right fit with a band for our wedding and we are so glad we chose Spectrum. From the first contact, we received a response almost immediately. Communication was great throughout the whole wedding planning process. The day of our wedding everything went smoothly. Band was on time and wonderful to work with, very organized and courteous. When they started playing, everything was polished and sounded GREAT! We received so many great compliments from our guests about the band and how great they were. They definitely played to the crowd. Could not be happier with our choice. Tim and Spectrum Band, you're the best! Thank you!! -- The reception was at Old Hickory Country Club in St. Peters, MO" - April 27, 2016
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"Tim & The Spectrum Team: Thank you so much for the great job you did at the Rucker & Trainor wedding and all the work you did leading up to the event! You were so great to work with and you put me at ease knowing that I could rely on and trust you. Thank you again and I hope that we work together again soon! ---- Francesca Pompili of Kate & Company Wedding and Event Planning (We worked together for a wedding at the Saint Louis Club in Clayton, MO) " - April 22, 2016
Another great follow-up note from an award winning event planning business in St. Louis!
"Spectrum Band was absolutely fabulous. Not only were they responsive and attentive to any and all questions we had prior to the wedding, they covered every genre flawlessly. The combination of talent and organization makes any bride and groom feel comfortable. They also have their own lighting package which was very affordable and convenient. Our guests did not want the music to stop. Thank you so much for all you did to make our wedding special!! -- The reception was at the Saint Louis Club in Clayton, MO" - April 18, 2016
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"Tim: Thank you so much for the awesome music & professionalism on Saturday for Jaime & Nick's big day! You were all wonderful to work with & extremely organized. Thanks for making my job easy!! Hope to work together very soon! ---- Emily Gavilsky, Owner & Principal Coordinator at Eminence Events " - April 14, 2016
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"I can't say enough positive things about Spectrum. Any time I emailed Tim, I heard back within 30 minutes (including the weekend!) The dance floor was packed all night, and they finished the reception with a song they learned just for us (and played it flawlessly). My mother-in-law said the next day "The band looked like they were having as much fun as we were!". I have to agree---in the background of our reception photos they are all smiling in every photo! I would recommend this band to absolutely anyone. We had a GREAT time. Thank you to Tim and the rest of the band for a fantastic, memorable night! -- The reception was at Ces & Judy's inside Le Chateau in Frontenac, MO" - April 12, 2016
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"Tim: I wanted to take a moment to thank you and the rest of the band for helping make Jared and Deana's day perfect! I believe we executed the reception time-line exactly how they envisioned and that wouldn't have been possible without all of you! Your team was easy to work with and very responsive throughout the process! I look forward to working together in the future! ---- Brandy Sheehan, Lead Coordinator at St. Louis Wedding Consultants " - April 9, 2016
A great follow-up note from one of the best wedding planning businesses in St. Louis!
"I could not be happier with our decision to have the Spectrum band at our wedding! From the very beginning Tim was prompt and thorough in his communication with us. I was confident he would not miss anything and I could tell how passionate he was about his work. All of that made us decide to hire them for our wedding! Throughout the wedding planning process, I never had to worry about the band because I knew Tim was already on it before I even had to ask. The band learned a new song for our first dance and that was so special and unique! They were also so flexible in playing other music not on their routine song list (e.g., our college fight songs and Irish Jig). I received so many compliments about the band during and after the wedding! I would definitely recommend Spectrum and if I had to pick a band again I wouldn't change a thing. -- The reception was at the Missouri Athletic Club in downtown St. Louis" - February 29, 2016
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"Amazing! We were more than pleased with Spectrum! We've had so many compliments from our guests. They delivered the best music, a professional and fun look to our venue, and an overall awesome party atmosphere! Tim was organized and wonderful to work with! We feel blessed to have them as a part of our day! Thank you Spectrum! -- The reception was at the Silver Oaks Chateau in Pacific, MO" - February 22, 2016
Review from past client on TheKnot.com - Thanks Katie!
"Booking Spectrum Band for our wedding was one of the easiest decisions (besides saying "I do") we could've made. We initially reached out to them to check pricing and availability, and Tim Callihan couldn't have been more helpful. He was extremely kind, quick to respond, andimmediately put us at ease about the whole process. Seriously, they pretty much take care of everything! That said, our reception was in a venue which they were familiar with, and had played at several times, so there was no confusion or issue there. We simply gave them the date, time, and location, and they took care of everything else. The pre-wedding questionnaire gave them a good foundation from which to build their performance. In it, we were able to specify songs/artists, the names of those in our wedding party and important guests, and set the flow of our reception. As our wedding date approached, Tim remained in close contact to nail down the details, and was very accommodating to our requests...even the last-minute changes. They were extremely professional about everything. My husband and I could not be happier with Spectrum Band's performance. There is so much talent and personality in this band...they are amazing! They did everything we asked for, and more. In addition to playing music, they also provided our emcee, who really paid close attention to details, and set a lively and fun tone for the evening. We decided to hire the quartet for the cocktail hour, and the full nine-piece band for the rest of the reception. The feedback we've received from our guests has all been positive. We didn't really set too many restrictions, in terms of songs not to play, and let the band maintain their creative freedom. Our guests ranged from very young to quite old, and they performed (or played from an iPod playlist during breaks) a variety of music, which appealed to people of all ages. At the end of the night, we were extremely happy with Spectrum Band's performance, impressed with their professionalism, and couldn't thank them enough! Do yourself a favor...HIRE SPECTRUM BAND!!!" -- The reception was at the Renaissance Grand Crystal Ballroom in downtown St. Louis" - January 11, 2016
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"Best wedding band we have ever heard!! Lead singer is incredible. -- The reception was at the Silver Oaks Chateau in Pacific, MO" - January 3, 2016
Review from past client on WeddingWire
"Excellent Experience with Spectrum: very professional to work with, simplified the process and kept us on track, delivered product beyond expectation. Tim communicated with us constantly, was very responsive, granted every request. Ray did great job with introductions and MC. Dealt with many vendors for the wedding and the band was the best experience and least hassle we had. Music, sound level was perfect. Put on a great show. Would recommend without reservation. Ray: Father of the Bride -- The reception was at the Missouri Athletic Club in downtown St. Louis" - December 22, 2015
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"This is a handwritten thank-you note that the band received from a recent client. Receiving notes like this from the people that put their trust in us helps make it worth all the effort it takes to elicit this kind of feedback! ******** Tim: Vince and I want to thank you and the band for being such a spectacular part of our wedding day! Spectrum Band performed wonderfully at our reception and we keep hearing such positive reviews from our guests. You all did a wonderful job and paid such great attention to detail...we couldn't be more grateful. Tim, I'd like to thank you in particular. As primary contact during the planning process you were flexible, accommodating, and very reassuring. Your professionalism, expertise, and tremendous talent allowed the party to go off without a hitch. It was perfect! Thank you all and Merry Christmas! Steph & Vincent -- Wedding reception venue: The Renaissance Grand Crystal Ballroom" - December 19, 2015
Steph & Vincent (Bride & Groom) - Kansas City, MO
"Tim and Spectrum Band, thank you for providing amazing entertainment during Amanda and David's wedding reception. You were the first vendor we contracted with and were thrilled with your performance. The jazz trio was the perfect entertainment during the cocktail and dinner hours. The guests continually commented about how enjoyable it was to listen to the piano, sax, and bass while mingling and the trio provided perfect background music for our delicious dinner at the Saint Louis Club. Ray, the emcee, was friendly, professional, and truly comfortable in his role. Spectrum Band is fantastic! The vocalists and musicians are spectacular - full of energy and amazing talent. The dance floor was never empty and all of the guests had smiles on their faces. No one left the ballroom! We are still receiving compliments on your band. Tim, I truly appreciate the ease of booking Spectrum and how responsive you were to all of our questions. You've gone above and beyond our expectations and we are thrilled to have had you share in our daughter's wedding celebration. Many thanks, Sandy -- The reception was at the St. Louis Club in Clayton, MO " - December 15, 2015
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"Oh my where do I begin! First off Tim was an absolute delight to work with. He responded to emails promptly and was so accommodating. The band had to set up during my wedding with only a wall separating. Didn't hear a peep! The band learned two songs for us. One song was for the first dance as a couple and the other for the mother son dance. Amazing!! Truly a talented group. I'm still getting compliments on how great the band was! Thank you Spectrum for making my wedding night one I'll never forget :-) -- The reception was at the Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis, MO" - November 17, 2015
Review from past client on TheKnot.com - Thanks Rachel!
"Tim, I am glad we finally got to meet last night. We love your band. Loved you 2 years ago at my nieces wedding and again last night. Got TONS of wonderful comments about you. If I ever need a band again, we definitely will be giving you a call. Thanks again for a wonderful night! Teresa -- Wedding reception venue: The Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, MO" - November 8, 2015
Teresa (Mother of Bride) - Columbia, MO
"Exactly 2 months after the wedding and I am just now getting back to you----eeeeek I'm so sorry! I can't tell you enough how grateful Dave and I are for you and the band. You made the process so enjoyable from day 1 and put up with my neuroses like a champ! The night was simply amazing and went off without a hitch---as promised by you! I'm sure you hear this all the time but I received SO MANY compliments on how great you guys were and how much fun the wedding was. Thank you thank you THANK YOU. Thanks again Tim for all you and the band did and for helping make the such wonderful memories. I attached a few pictures of you guys that our photographers took plus I plan to post reviews to both The Knot and EventWire. 5 stars on both! Hope all is well and you guys aren't working too hard! Always, Ariana (Sinacore) Lawrence -- Wedding reception venue: The Missouri Athletic Club" - November 7, 2015
Ariana Lawrence (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Ariana said... All you ladies (and gents) out there: You're Welcome. I've done the work for you and you have to look no further on finding the band for your wedding. Hiring Spectrum was one of the best decisions we made and I promise you we did not come to the decision lightly. My fiance and I decided that the music --and the open bar--were the most important things and we needed to make sure both were fantastic. I researched bands for weeks and made many MANY phone calls with my list of questions. I pored over YouTube videos. When I finally talked to Tim, Spectrum's band manager, something just felt so right. Tim took his time talking with me and patiently answered all my inquiries, kindly embracing my neurotic nature. He was so responsive and thorough and literally would spend hours on the phone with me making sure I had exactly what I wanted; he promised the wedding night would go off without a hitch. Boy, did it ever! We got married at the Missouri Athletic Club (a somewhat fancy affair) and Spectrum blew it out of the park. Cocktail hour with sax and piano were such a hit that I saw guests literally standing and watching them play. Ray also MC'ed for us and did such a great job introducing the party and keeping the whole wedding on track. Cut to after dinner when the full band took the stage. The dancing DID. NOT. STOP. We had 150 people shaking what their mamas gave them on the floor for 4 hours! Spectrum knew how to read the crowd and played the all the best tunes from all generations. We couldn't have been more thrilled and you are crazy if you hire anyone else. Worth. Every. Penny. -- The reception was at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis, MO" - November 6, 2015
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"We had Spectrum Band at our daughter's wedding, Tim and the entire band were so wonderful!!! We had so many people come to us to say what a great band. Everyone loved them!!! -- The reception was at the Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis, MO" - November 6, 2015
Review from past client on WeddingWire
"This is another handwritten thank-you note that the band received from a recent client. The bride's mother was gracious enough to send a note earlier as well. What a nice family! ******** Dear Tim and Spectrum Band, Thanks you so much for providing such beautiful and fun music at our reception on October 3! You are so talented and provided a wonderful atmosphere for us and our guests. It was a pleasure working with you. Sincerely, Amanda and David -- Wedding reception venue: The St. Louis Club in Clayton" - October 23, 2015
Amanda (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Spectrum Band is the first vendor we booked for our wedding day! They performed at my wedding reception and were absolutely amazing! They are extremely talented and their music and vocals are awesome! It really set a wonderful mood for our guests by playing during cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing! The week of my wedding I asked if they could end our first dance song at a certain time due to choreography which they did with no issues and without any rehearsing the timing was perfect! The songs they chose were great for slow and fast dancing and they even got my non-dancing friends out on the dance floor. I highly recommend them! Book early! -- The reception was at the St. Louis Club in Clayton, MO " - October 22, 2015
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"Tim and spectrum band were amazing! From the trio during cocktail hour to the awesome music that kept our guest on the dance floor all night long, Tim and the band were great! Tim and his team also provided us with beautiful up lighting that gave our venue such an elegant look! Spectrum band played great music with a wide variety and catered to all of our guests request! I can honestly say that I never left the dance floor besides to cut the cake with my groom! It was amazing night with great entertainment! Thank you Tim and the band for helping to make our wedding everything we could have hoped for and more!" - October 17, 2015
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"This is a handwritten thank-you note that the band received from a recent client. We get to meet the nicest people! ******** Dear Tim & Spectrum Band, Thank you for providing amazing entertainment during Amanda and David's wedding reception. You were the first vendor we contracted with and were thrilled with your performance. The jazz trio was the perfect entertainment during the cocktail and dinner hours. The guests continually commented about how enjoyable it was to listen to the piano, sax, and upright bass while mingling and the trio provided perfect background music for our delicious dinner at the Saint Louis Club. The vocalists and musicians are spectacular - full of energy and amazing talent. The dance floor was never empty and all of the guests had smiles on their faces. No one left the ballroom! The emcee was friendly, professional, and truly comfortable in his role. We are still receiving compliments on your band. Spectrum Band is Fantastic!! Tim, I truly appreciate the ease of booking Spectrum and how responsive you were to all of our questions. You've gone above and beyond our expectations and we are thrilled to have had you share in our daughter's wedding celebration. Many thanks, Sandy -- Wedding reception venue: The St. Louis Club in Clayton" - October 15, 2015
Sandy (Mother of Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"We were more than pleased with the Spectrum Band. As mother of the bride I knew that I wanted this band for my daughter's wedding long before she was engaged and was so happy that she too agreed after hearing them at Faust Park one night during the summer that this would be her music for the big day. The band plays a variety of music and manages to keep people on the dance floor. The volume of the music was perfect . . . you could still carry on a conversation while the music played. Very talented musicians. Tim Callihan from Spectrum was wonderful to work with. He gave me the confidence that everything would flow smoothly that evening by going over the timeline for cocktail hour, bridal party entrance, cake cutting, dinner, speeches, etc. well in advance of the wedding day . . . and everything went as planned. Any time an announcement had to be made such as a reminder for guests to visit the photo booth or dessert table, a designated band member was available to do so. I loved seeing so many of our guests dance and sing along to this great music! And the majority of them stayed 'til the very end of the reception. Great job Spectrum Band!" - October 14, 2015
Review from past client on WeddingWire
"Tim, The band was excellent! I personally wish we had extended the reception as I could have danced all night and everyone seemed to be enjoying the music and dancing. You just never know how long dinner, speeches and all the othe formalities will take. Mike's dad said that one his friends commented -- we'll stay until the loud music for the young people starts -- well that didn't happen and he stayed and danced all night. You had a good mix of music and I can always tell that the kids are enjoying it too when they are out there dancing and SINGING along. I particularly enjoyed seeing Kristen and Kyle dance to "My Girl" . . . excellent job on the band's part with this song. Everything was perfect as usual from The Spectrum band. So many people complimented the music and asked where we had heard them. The first time I heard you guys was at The Coronado (probably five years ago) for a wedding reception. I made note of the band's name at the time because I knew I would be recommending it to Kristen should she marry. I really wish you guys played at more open venues like Faust Park. Hopefully they will have you back again next year and we can hear you again. You all were very accommodating with everything we requested. I was confident with the numerous emails going back and forth that you would have things under control and like you said that would be one less thing we would need to worry about . . . you were so correct. I didn't see you all leave but I hope you had a good evening and found time to eat. I am sure Kristen will be emailing you once she returns from their honeymoon. Donna -- Wedding reception venue: Palladium Saint Louis" - October 13, 2015
Donna (Mother of Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: Thank you and please thank the sound engineer. We had a great great time last night. Thank you for helping us celebrate in such a frailach (yiddish for joyous) way. Debbie -- Wedding reception venue: Forest Park World's Fair Pavilion" - October 11, 2015
Debbie (Mother of Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Spectrum is such an incredible band! Tim is so easy and professional to work with. He is there on the wedding day to ensure everything goes smoothly. Our guests are still talking about Spectrum - they are fantastic! -- The reception was Forest Park Clubhouse." - October 8, 2015
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"Tim, Thank you SO much! You have been so easy and fun to work with and have exceeding my expectations. The band did an outstanding job and our guests are still raving about it. Thanks again for being so wonderful and I will be recommending Spectrum (as well as all my friends and family)! -Kristen -- Wedding reception venue: Norman K. Probstein Forest Park Clubhouse" - October 1, 2015
Kristen (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Spectrum Band was absolutely one of the best choices we made for my daughter's wedding. Tim Callihan was extremely responsive and put me at ease with every question I asked as well as provide a wealth of advice. It was such a pleasure to work with him through the entire planning process. What can I say about Spectrum Band as a whole….they were just outstanding. They kept the celebration alive with their great music choices as the dance floor was never empty. The compliments have been endless. I can't thank Tim and the band enough as they helped to make the evening one of the most memorable wedding receptions ever. -- The reception was on the stage at Chandler Hill Vineyards" - September 30, 2015
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"This was a note we received the next day after the wedding ****** Tim: Just a quick note to let you know that you guys were great and kept everyone on the dance floor the entire time. I only wish we could have started earlier and kept it going later. I appreciate you keeping track of the weather and that it all worked out. Everything was beautiful and surpassed our expectations of an absolutely great wedding/wedding reception. Got great compliments and you all were a big part of them. Great memories. Great Music. Thanks again for making my daughter’s wedding one that will be talked about and remembered for a long time and making it a very special day! Kim -- Wedding reception venue: Chandler Hill Vineyards (outside on the patio)" - September 27, 2015
Kim (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"This is a handwritten card given to us at the end of the performance along with a bottle of wine. Nice touch! ****** Tim & Spectrum Band: Thank you so much for playing awesome music & entertaining our guests all night long! We couldn't have asked for a better band! Also, thank you for providing the uplighting and creating the ambiance for our reception! Thank you! Lexie & Jesse -- Wedding reception venue: Chandler Hill Vineyards" - September 26, 2015
Lexie & Jesse Carico (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Thank you Tim for helping make Saturday an amazing celebration. You all were terrific and did absolutely everything perfectly! Look forward to hopefully working with you all again! -- Wedding reception venue: The Coronado Ballroom" - September 5, 2015
Tracie (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Spectrum was the most incredible band. Before the wedding, they were extremely responsive and accommodating with all of my emails and requests. They were a pleasure to speak with. The dance floor was packed (very good "problem" to have), and people were dancing until the very end of the night. I strongly believe it was because of Spectrum's music choices, talent and professionalism. They have an amazing presence on stage. Each and every one of them is a talented musician/artist. I've received many compliments about how amazing the band was at my wedding. I would recommend Spectrum to everyone! You will have an amazing time at your event with them there!” -- The reception was on the stage at the Fabulous Fox Theater " - September 2, 2015
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"Spectrum Band: Thank you for making our wedding reception truly special! You guys rock! Best, Emily & Zach" - August 22, 2015
A great Thank-You note from our clients at Old Hickory Country Club!
"Thank you for a fabulous evening of dancing. No one wanted the music to stop which I'd say is a pretty successful evening! You helped make my daughter's wedding perfect and I would highly recommend you to everyone I know. -- The reception was on the stage at the Fabulous Fox Theater " - July 18, 2015
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"The BEST band in this region is Spectrum Band! Their magnificent 9 person group played Saturday night July 11, 2015 for our daughter's wedding at the Chase Park Plaza. The variety of music they played between the superb male and female vocalists, the keyboard and brass section was incredible, to say the least. The saxophone player, Ray, was also our M.C. for the evening introducing the wedding party, etc. It is a must to hear him play, but when he sang a solo of Louis Armstrong's "What a wonderful world," you couldn't believe it was not Louis himself singing! Their fantastic drummer and business manager, Tim, was so organized and easy to work with in the planning stages of the wedding reception that it took a lot of pressure off. They will learn songs by special request for key dances without any problem, but they have a "spectrum" of hundreds of songs they already know for you to choose from. And they are so professional, they can "read" the audience and know how to tailor their music sets to get everyone up dancing and enjoying themselves. Many of our guests commented on how much they loved our choice of live music and said the experience was superb compared to other bands they had heard and especially compared to any DJ's. There is no doubt in my mind why they have been honored by awards year after year for their excellence! Dr. & Mrs. Ray Davis -- The reception was at the Chase Park Plaza " - July 11, 2015
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"Tim, It was an absolute pleasure working with you! I have worked with many bands and have seen a lot of them come and go, and I would have to say working with you was the best experience I have ever had with a band. Not only do you play well, but your band members were easy to work with and easy for me to communicate with - which is hardly ever the case! I have never worked with a band that was this involved and truly cared about every single detail...to that I say bravo! Hope everyone enjoys this holiday today and is relaxing! Happy 4th!! Hope to work with Spectrum again in the future! Best, Palladium Saint Louis " - July 3, 2015
A great follow-up note from the staff at Palladium Saint Louis the day after a wedding performance
"They were absolutely amazing! Tim was so easy to work with beforehand and incredibly responsive to emails. They learned a song especially for our first dance and played it beautifully. Their sax player does the MCing and he is great - he was very on top of the timeline for the night. Overall it was money very well spent. Everyone had a blast at our reception. -- The reception was at Palladium Saint Louis" - July 3, 2015
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"I cannot thank Tim Callihan and his talented musicians for making my daughter Maura's wedding so much fun and memorable! Spectrum played above and beyond our expectations. We had so many people on the dance floor from start to finish due to Spectrum's high-quality singing and musical instrument talent! Working with Tim was a pure joy as well. He was extremely patient, flexible and responsive to all our needs. I would highly recommend Spectrum to any bride and groom! Thank you, thank you! -- The reception was at Old Warson Country Club in St. Louis." - June 29, 2015
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"EXCELLENT CHOICE!!! Hiring Spectrum for my daughter's wedding reception was one the best decisions we made. I spent a lot of time researching different bands. I finally made my decision based on feedback from the catering managers of several hotels. After exchanging a few emails with the manager, Tim, I knew we were in good hands. It was an absolute pleasure working with him during the planning stages. He was extremely responsive in terms of answering questions and replying to emails. When I realized we would need a microphone and speakers for the wedding ceremony, Tim arranged that for us, too. I appreciated how easy it was to manage the cost thanks to the band's different options. We opted for iPod music during the cocktail hour and dinner as a way to lower the cost. They also allow you to choose the number of musicians. I lost track of the number of guests who told us how much they enjoyed the band. The dance floor was packed the entire night. Tim asked us in advance if we wanted to select songs or let the band make the choices based on the interest of the guests. I had complete faith in them to make the decisions and they were spot-on. Many guests said it was the best wedding reception they had ever attended and asked for the band's business card. Spectrum Band exceeded our expectations and I highly recommend them! -- The reception was at the Crowne Plaza in Clayton, MO." - June 24, 2015
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"Wow! We were absolutely thrilled with your band's performance. I lost track of the number of people who told me how much they enjoyed your music. You came highly recommended and we would like to help others who are also researching for wedding vendors. So, I plan to post some positive reviews within the next few days on the web sites we used to find our vendors. Thanks a million for making our wedding such a success! Cindy -- Wedding reception venue: Crowne Plaza in Clayton, MO." - June 20, 2015
Cindy Heymann (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, Thank you SO much for helping to make Maura and Cameron's wedding so special! The music was amazing! I am sorry I did not get to personally thank you for everything including your flexibility and patience! Many, many thanks! Nancy -- Wedding reception venue: Old Warson Country Club" - June 13, 2015
Nancy (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim! I just wanted to take a moment to thank you and the band once again for an outstanding job last night. You all are always so accommodating and easy to work with. It makes my job so much easier when the band is made up of professionals that understand the wedding environment. Of course, it goes without saying that music was top notch. The packed out dance floor at 11:00 pm says that better than I ever could! I hope we get to work together again soon. You all are fantastic. Once wedding season calms down a bit, I would love to have coffee with you sometime and learn more about the band and the business. Would love to be able to send more clients your way! -- Wedding reception venue: Missouri Athletic Club in downtown St. Louis" - June 6, 2015
Allison McDonald: Owner - Flourish Events, 314-803-8134, www.flourishstl.com, The Knot Best of Weddings 2015
"Thank you so much Tim. The band was great and we all had a ball. -- Wedding reception venue: Palladium St. Louis" - May 30, 2015
RJ (Father of the Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"When my daughter told me the date they selected for the wedding, the first thing I did was to search for a band. I searched for different bands in the St. Louis area and listened to many band performance and watched many videos. Once I heard Spectrum, I immediately called to see if the date was available and fortunately for me it was, The best thing that we did for our daughter's wedding was to hire the Spectrum Band. Their performance was totally outstanding and just had our guest in amazement. Seven instruments and 2 vocalist performed an outstanding show. It was as if we attended a concert. We received so many excellent comments for our selection for the music. We also elected to go with their lighting package, which was fabulous and they were able to match the color theme of the wedding perfectly. Outside of the outstanding music, what really impressed me was the eight months of communications between myself and the band manager Tim Callihan. The correspondence and the attention to detail was outstanding. Over the eight past months of communicating with prompt replies back-and-forth making sure that every detail was going to be covered on the day of the event. Not only did I find an excellent band for my daughter's wedding I believe I made a friend as well. -- The reception was at the Moolah Shrine in Maryland Heights, MO." - May 2, 2015
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"We just attended the beautiful wedding of my husband's son and his awesome bride. All I can say about this band is BRILLIANT! They played for 4 hours with no break and kept the dance floor crowded the entire night. And they were so good with every type of music from dinner music to country rock. They played any requests and did not play so loud that one could not talk to the next person. And you know they are good when everyone dances right up until the last dance. I highly recommend them for your functions! -- The reception was at the Moolah Shrine in Maryland Heights, MO." - May 2, 2015
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"WONDERFUL BAND: I am a mother of four daughters and this was the final wedding for us. Spectrum was a great choice for our band. They played exactly what we wanted, took requests from the guests and kept the dance floor full until the last song. The sound technician was great. We were able to have a conversation while we danced and everyone was able to stay in the ballroom to enjoy the celebration. I would enthusiastically recommend Spectrum. -- The reception was at Bellerive Country Club in Ladue, MO." - April 18, 2015
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"PERFECT! Spectrum played at my wedding recently and they were a huge hit! We had a jazz quartet play through dinner, they were just the right level to provide background atmosphere while allowing guests to chat. The music selection was spot on as well. The full band came on as dinner ended and kept the dance floor packed all night long. The band handled all of the announcements and first dances/cake cutting in a very classy way that was comfortable as a participant. Tim Callihan,the manager, was always quick to respond to calls and emails and gave clear expectations. The band learned our song for our first dance and hit it out of the park! I'd hire them again and again! -- The reception was at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis, MO." - March 21, 2015
Review from past client on www.theknot.com
"I had seen the Spectrum Band previously at another wedding and knew that I wanted them to play my wedding as well. While I was looking over the band's options, I also knew that I didn't have too many decorations so I definitely wanted the band's lighting package (it was well worth it!). Tim followed up with me often to make sure everything was good and that I was getting all the information I needed, and he even checked in with me while he was on vacation (now that's service!). As expected, the band's performance was awesome, and EVERYONE was coming up to me telling me how great they were. It had me feeling that it was money well spent. Not only was the performance great, they were amazing with the kids. It's impossible to express how truly impressed I was with the whole experience. I normally do not write reviews, but I felt compelled in this instance because the band exceeded my highest expectations. This is, without a doubt, the best band with the best musicians. I would name drop but everyone in the band was so awesome and so kind to me and my husband. They were truly worth every penny. If you're looking for exceptional communication throughout your wedding process and a band that genuinely seems to care about you and your family, I highly recommend the Spectrum Band because it was a night I will never forget. -- The reception was at the Shrewsbury City Center." - February 9, 2015
Review from past client on TheKnot.com as well as www.WeddingWire.com
"Absolutely Wonderful!! Spectrum was everything I wanted for my wedding day and more! Not one of my guests stopped dancing all night and I have gotten so many compliments about how wonderful they were. Not only are they great performers, but extremely easy, informative, and so helpful to work with! Tim was in constant contact and answered any questions that I had extremely quickly. He made any stress I had about the day completely disappear. I highly recommend Spectrum and can't wait to see them again for my friend's wedding in September :)" -- The reception was at the Sheraton City Center in St. Louis, MO." - February 4, 2015
Review from past client on TheKnot.com as well as www.WeddingWire.com
"Tim: You and the band were absolutely wonderful and we couldn't be happier with how the night turned out! Enjoy your trip and I will see you guys in September when you play one of my best friends weddings (Kristen), I'll be enjoying you all once again as a bridesmaid instead of a bride :) -- Wedding reception venue: Sheraton City Center, St. Louis" - January 25, 2015
Stephanie Iovaldi (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"This band is amazing. Not only was their performance great at the reception, but the owner is SO flexible & easy to work with. It is a full month after my wedding and we are still receiving comments about how awesome the band was. I cannot say enough good things about this band. Highly, highly recommended. I can't wait to plan another party so I can use them again!" - December 23, 2014
Review from past client on WeddingWire
"Great band for wedding! The Spectrum Band did an excellent job performing at my wedding. From the start, Tim was very good about returning calls & emails. My guests commented how wonderful the music was and they were very happy to accept requests. I highly recommend the Spectrum Band!... - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - December 18, 2014
Review from past client on www.theknot.com
"Hey Tim: Wanted to send a huge thank you to you and the band for such an awesome reception!! We loved it, and you guys totally made it a blast. Just the kind of feel we wanted, and so happy everyone was dancing all night. We loved working with you and appreciate all of your hard work. Thank you so much. Hope you have a nice holiday season and thanks again! Lauren Queathem (Hummert)-- Wedding reception venue: Chase Starlight Room" - December 10, 2014
Lauren Queathem (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Made the Reception a Blast!! We loved having Spectrum play for our reception! Tim was so great to work with, very timely and thorough in communication prior to the event. The night of, they were wonderful with coordinating details and flow of the evening including intro, toasts, first dances and kept the emceeing classy! We had jazz trio during cocktails and dinner and full band for reception, both were outstanding. Amazing musicians with beautiful voices - guests could not believe it. They did a great job with song selection and knew just how to keep everyone out on the dance floor the entire reception! So much fun!!! Highly recommend!... - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - November 29, 2014
Review from past client on www.theknot.com
"Thanks so much Tim! You guys did a terrific job! Everyone loved the music and you guys made everything so easy for us. Nolan and I really appreciate all your hard work. Thanks again, Julia -- Wedding reception venue: Renaissance Grand Crystal Ballroom" - November 25, 2014
Julia Reardon (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Hey Tim: Just getting back from the honeymoon, still catching up on a lot from the past few weeks. Also wanted to say Thanks for the kind words, and THANKS A TON for the party! Since we've gotten back in the country, and cell phones turned back on, we've gotten numerous texts and comments regarding the band we had at our wedding. All were major compliments, so rest assured that party wouldn't have been nearly what it was without Spectrum. It was soo much fun, and we can't thank you guys enough for it! Seriously, everybody danced, sang, and partied their faces off, and we couldn't have asked for more! If you need us to write reviews for anything, let me know and I'd be happy to. I'll be telling plenty of people about you guys too, so you've got some free press in the future! Thanks again all of you! Take care, Kevin Hangge -- Wedding reception venue: 9th Street Abbey" - November 22, 2014
Kevin Hangge (Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Spectrum did an amazing job for our wedding. I was a little nervous hiring a band without seeing them live first, but Spectrum was great!! Tim is organized and responsive with his emails - which is so nice when you are in the last few chaotic weeks before the wedding. The music was perfect - people were on the dance floor all night long. We had so many people telling us how great the band was. Highly recommend!! - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - November 22, 2014
Review from past client on WeddingWire
"Tim: Thank you SO much for an awesome reception! I can't tell you how many compliments the band received (especially the woman singer!). Everyone had a great time; I've already given your name out to a few people :) Thank you again for all of your patience with me & for working so hard to make our wedding night unforgettable. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Jessica Martin (Baranowski) -- Wedding reception venue: Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters, MO" - November 15, 2014
Jessica Martin (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"What a BAND, what a NIGHT! I've been to plenty of wedding receptions where live bands provided the entertainment, and have never experienced one better than the band I had at my own; the Spectrum Band. They MADE THE NIGHT! Still getting texts about how great the reception was because of the music! From the very first correspondence, all the way through to now, after the fact, Tim C. answered calls/emails VERY promptly, gave explanations and suggestions, and really helped build an awesome party in whole. We had the full 9-piece + the sound engineer, who is such an added value to have on-hand. That night, Tim and Ray V. ran the show, coming to us with ideas and suggestions behind the scenes, and tailoring everything for us that night. Having a 9-piece band, a sound engineer, and two singers (male & female) was what I'd call the "total package". My suggestion for wedding entertainment: these guys! and if you do go with Spectrum, let them do their thing. We gave them a general idea/genre we were looking for, and had them learn one song for us. Aside from that, they took that little guidance and ran with it, creating a set list that was perfect for a great party. Fairly priced. Great value. Unbelievable entertainment! - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - November 8, 2014
Review from past client on TheKnot.com as well as www.WeddingWire.com
"Hi Tim: I wanted to thank you so much for such an amazing night. Corey and I had the best time and we never left the dance floor! My friends also couldn't stop talking about how amazing you all were! The band always makes the party and you all were phenomenal! Thank you for making the wedding everything we could have dreamed of! -- Wedding reception venue: Crowne Plaza in Clayton" - November 1, 2014
Jennifer Klepner (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"We had a great overall experience with Spectrum starting from our first contact to inquire about dates and availability. Very professional and timely responses. We ended up booking them off the internet for our son's wedding and had a great wedding event with them. The crowd was on the dance floor filling it up for nearly every song they played. The choice of music was varied and appealed to all age groups. Very good value and a great time was had by all. - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - October 24, 2014
Review from past client on TheKnot.com as well as www.WeddingWire.com
"I highly recommend Spectrum. They did a fantastic job and really made our reception a blast!!! We had to kick people out of the venue because almost everyone was still there until the last song was placed. Tim, the manager, is very easy to work with and he always makes time to answer any questions that you may have. They went out of their way to help my dad pull of a special performance for the father/daughter dance as well which turned out simply amazing. Going with this band, will be one of the best decisions you make for your reception!!!! -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - October 16, 2014
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Packed Dance Floor, Easiest Vendor to Work With -- I think the best and most important thing to note when reviewing Spectrum was that they had the dance floor packed until the very last song. In fact, it was still packed AFTER the music ended at the completion of our reception! That is the BEST thing for a bride and groom to see-- everyone else enjoying the evening as much as you are. We had their pianist play during dinner and the full band throughout the rest of the reception and they did such an amazing job we had family friends decide on the spot to book them for their daughter's upcoming wedding. Several people commented on their range of music.. from Louis Armstrong to Katy Perry they killed it all and had selections for everyone. How do I even begin to review Tim, the band manager? Through our extremely long engagement (2 years) I inquired about and corresponded with a lot of vendors. By a mile, Tim was the easiest to work with, quickest to respond, and, despite having dozens of weddings on their docket, always seemed to remember all the details of our wedding throughout every conversation we had. There was never a single doubt in my mind that Spectrum would be at our venue, set up in time and everything would go perfectly. As I write this I realize Tim is the only vendor I never called to confirm all was in order the week of the wedding. I was so confident they'd be there and ready to roll. Thank you, Spectrum, for being a highlight of our evening and making our wedding even more special and memorable! - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - October 10, 2014
Review from past client on TheKnot.com as well as www.WeddingWire.com
"They were simply amazing. They were professional, sounded great, and had the dance floor full the entire night! Highly recommended! -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - October 7, 2014
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Thanks so much for all your help. Everyone has been raving about you and your band performance. It was top notch and I will be for sure recommending you to all my friends. Thank you for being so helpful along the way! I wish all vendors could be like you! Megan -- Wedding reception venue: Grand Hall on Chouteau" - October 4, 2014
Megan (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
""My husband and I could not be happier with our decision to hire Spectrum as our wedding band. From the very beginning, Spectrum was attentive and accommodating to each of our requests, no matter how minor. They responded promptly and clearly to every call and e-mail. Out of all the vendors we hired for our wedding, Spectrum was definitely the most organized and easiest to work with. At our reception, each song sounded amazing and the dance floor was constantly packed with people. Numerous guests commented on how great the band was. They really engaged the wedding guests in a way that a DJ cannot. I admit I initially was skeptical about hiring a band instead of a DJ at first (mostly due to cost), but it was well worth the price, and Spectrum has so many pricing options and packages that you can easily customize their services to your needs and budget. You will not regret choosing Spectrum for your event!" - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://www.theknot.com/Vendors/Spectrum-Band/Profile/BDS/041/339736/profile?sid=q4Rz8vr3KfUcPTUlRPuSfQ#reviews)" - September 27, 2014
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"AMAZING! - PERFECT communication prior to the big day. Tim puts your mind at ease! There are NO WORDS to describe the organization the band has. Everything sounded amazing and the guests were blown away. My wedding was at a winery so people were so content listening to the band as well as dancing. - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://www.theknot.com/Vendors/Spectrum-Band/Profile/BDS/041/339736/profile?sid=q4Rz8vr3KfUcPTUlRPuSfQ#reviews)" - September 20, 2014
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"Unbelievably fantastic! Tim C. was so great to work with, responsive to any/all questions and requests. Always willing to share his expertise on what might work best for our party! The band was so great that the dance floor was filled from beginning to end and at the end they were asking them to stay and keep playing! They were set-up and ready to go ahead of time, and I can't say enough about how great they were! We would hire them again for any function! Your music makes the event fun! -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - September 13, 2014
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Spectrum was absolutely fantastic. The dance floor was full from the beginning to the end, and they were asking for more! We had people from 17 years old to well into their 80's and there was something for everyone! We had the largest dance floor we could get in the room and it was full. They asked us what we did/did not want played, they made it work. Their presence made the reception the best it could be! I would hire them again in a heartbeat! - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - September 12, 2014
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"Great Band! We saw this band twice at two other weddings and were very impressed. We heard nothing but great reviews about the band from our own guests both during and after our reception. They were wonderful to work with and responded promptly.... - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - August 23, 2014
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"SPECTRUM WAS GREAT! I think that a band sets the mood for the reception. Spectrum was all we hoped for and more. You know that the reception is a hit when almost everyone stays on the dance floor until the last song is played! That's what happened for our family. So many guests stopped us to say how great the band was. We all had a great time and the music was just right to allow guests to talk at tables. Thanks to Tim and the band for everything! Also, Tim is so organized and made everything easy....I would suggest early set-up and use the band's extra lighting at your venue. It makes it easy and affordable! Thanks again for all you did to make the wedding special!. - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - August 9, 2014
Review from past client on TheKnot.com as well as www.WeddingWire.com
"Tim; The night couldn't have been any better and you and your band were the largest part of making the night such a success. I can't tell you how many people asked me where I got that band from, and were amazed that we just found you on the internet and after checking out your website, booked you without even hearing you in person . This morning at the hotel breakfast, everyone was still talking about the music last night. I hope that one of our friends uses your band for a wedding in the future as I would love to hear you again. Thanks again, you are the BEST!! Sue -- Wedding reception venue: The Regency Convention Center in O'Fallon, IL" - July 12, 2014
Susan Sommer (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"BEST BAND EVER!! Our daughter's wedding was last Saturday, and I couldn't have been more pleased about our band choice. A year ago, when we started searching for a good band, my daughter sent me 3 links of highly recommended bands by her friends. I researched them all but immediately knew upon hearing the music on Spectrum's website, that this was the band for us. Loved the horns and loved the choice of music they play, not to mention the singing which was phenomenal. Saturday night, I can't tell you how many people asked who the band was and commented that they were the best band that they had ever heard! The music definitely made the night into a fantastic party! The dance floor was always full. Even my 93 year old father (who doesn't dance) got out on the dance floor. I also want to note that Tim Callahan was so attentive to our needs and quickly responded to any email requests prior to the wedding. By far, Tim was my favorite vendor used for the wedding, always assuring me that he had his job covered, and I didn't need to worry about his duties being fulfilled. He came through just like he promised. The band was so good, that I almost wish I had another daughter so that I could hire them again for another wedding. :)... - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - July 12, 2014
Review from past client on TheKnot.com as well as www.WeddingWire.com
"This is a handwritten note from a past client ******** Dear Spectrum Band: Thank you so much for making our reception so much fun. You guys were great and amazing to work with. Thank you for playing "When You've Got A Good Thing" for our first dance song. Thanks for letting my cousin sing and for letting my sister and I rap Shoop! Ha! We had the BEST time. Seriously the perfect day! You guys rock! Thanks, Megan & Jason Murray -- Wedding reception venue: Windows On Washington" - July 5, 2014
Megan & Jason Murray (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: Thank you so very much again! You made our night! We wish you continued abundance of success. All the best to you and the entire band! Sincerely, Rebecca & Jim -- Wedding reception venue: The Coronado Ballroom" - June 27, 2014
Rebecca & Jim Cox (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Spectrum is the best!! My son was married on 6/21 and we had the Spectrum. Band for the reception. Let me just say that they are FABULOUS!! They cover a wide range of music and play them all very well. Tim took the time to learn a new song for the mother/groom dance and it was just perfect. The lead singer has the best voice ever! The horn section in the band is awesome ! We had such a great time and that is because of the Spectrum Band! Thanks again for the best reception ever!!' I recommend that you take a listen to their MP3's - as impressive as they are they are even better live!! Best Band around!! Donna McGauley... - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - June 21, 2014
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"Hi Tim, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you and the entire Spectrum team for doing such a great job for Kristen & Stephen's reception this weekend. People were having so much fun on the dance floor that there was even talk of extending the party, but I think it's good they left people wanting more. The music was really outstanding and you were great to work with. I'm sorry you had to devote so much time to us on your vacation but I really appreciate your responsiveness and patience in ensuring that Carol was calm and confident leading up to the big day. I always appreciate working with vendors that are easy to work with and willing to go with the flow, which was clearly the case with you all. I would love to sit down for coffee sometime once things settle down so I can learn more about your offerings and I will definitely keep your information on hand for future brides! -- Wedding reception venue: The Coronado Ballroom" - June 21, 2014
Allison McDonald (Owner - Flourish Events & Concierge) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: Thanks very much for a great performance Saturday. Everyone raved about the band. I'm sure you are used to that by now, but it was very nice to have at least one part of the proceedings go exactly as desired and expected with very little planning or fuss. One of these days we'll do that version of Mack the Knife together! Jim -- Wedding reception venue: Renaissance Grand Crystal Ballroom in downtown St. Louis" - June 7, 2014
Jim Nold (Father of the Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"The Spectrum Band played at my son's wedding reception this past weekend. They were awesome! The music and singing were excellent. The music sounded as good, or even better than, the original recordings. The dance floor was packed during everything from "In the Mood" to "Sweet Caroline" to "What a Wonderful World," (which included a great Louis Armstrong impression.) At one time the lead woman singer joined the dancers on the floor to lead them in a line dance. Spectrum Band was worth every penny. - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - May 24, 2014
Review from past client on TheKnot.com as well as www.WeddingWire.com
"Spectrum was the entertainment at our daughter's wedding this past weekend. Spectrum is spectacular! What more can we say. Why Spectrum? Just before our daughter and son-in-law announced their engagement, we were at a private party where Spectrum performed. We said to each other wow they're good. We looked at each other and silently knew this was the band. It was that simple; that obvious; that quick. Tim, the band manager and drummer, was extremely easy to work with as we coordinated the reception and entertainment. We used members of Spectrum in three settings. Their pianist set the mood during our cocktail hour; a quartet from the band provided background music during dinner; and finally the full band cranked the party up all the way. We had a handful of music professionals as guests and they all commented on the quality and professionalism of the band. One of them said their arrangements of many well-known songs coupled with their performance made you feel like it was originally theirs. What a compliment. The dance floor was packed en masse with our guests as the evening concluded. We knew our daughter and son-in-law's wedding day would be memorable. Thank you, Spectrum. You made our evening so much fun! Gary and Sue - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - May 24, 2014
Review from past client on TheKnot.com as well as www.WeddingWire.com
"Hi Tim: Spectrum was amazing. We were very impressed and had so much fun dancing. Our friends were also impressed and have been telling all of our friends who couldn't make it how great the band was. Luke and I just finished moving and are still in the process of unpacking (and I'm about to turn right back around and go to Switzerland for a work conference -- can't wait to finally slow down when I get back!). Writing up great reviews for you all is definitely on our to-do list for when I get back! Thanks again, and best wishes! Sincerely, Elizabeth -- Wedding reception venue: St. Louis Women's Club in downtown St. Louis" - May 24, 2014
Elizabeth Maroon (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: You guys were great!! Kim -- Wedding reception venue: The Studio at St. Albans" - May 17, 2014
Kim Niday (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"SIMPLY PHENOMENAL (INCLUDING PRE AND POST WEDDING)- In short: I found I had written a lot, so wanted to include the short summary up here: The music was incredible, the band read the mood and kept our dance floor packed from start to finish. Further, Tim (the manager) was incredibly helpful and responsive all the way through, providing a recording of our first dance and making us completely comfortable that everything would happen in terms of logistics. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Spectrum for your wedding, more details below. ===== Full review: I reached out to Tim (Spectrum's manager), along with several other companies and groups, over a year before our wedding date. Spectrum had popped in many sites as the best wedding band in St. Louis, and I was thrilled when Tim shared their pricing with me for the night - they were in line with all the others (but the others did not have the same quality of reviews). We quickly booked. Over the next year as we moved closer and closer to the date, Tim regularly corresponded with me whenever input was needed, making sure we knew what the band needed (e.g., they like to know the first dance song with a few months to spare - although he was willing to be flexible if we had needed it) and that things would be in great shape for the big day. He readily worked with our day-of coordinator (definitely get one of these if you can, it had an incredible impact), and the last email he sent a few days before our wedding included the note "Consider us the thing you don't need to worry about at all - everything is set". Given the frequent communication, I knew I could trust him. On the day of, Spectrum set up (including some cocktail hour and dinner music). I was happy to meet Tim beforehand just to say hello, and when the band got going they were incredible. Our first dance was played perfectly (they had sent us a recording of the song a few months before so that we could practice), and they NAILED every song. Some of my favorites were the Michael Jackson medley (four of his songs in one) and of course old wedding classics 'Shout' and the Cuban Shuffle. Some of the crowd requested Katy Perry after hearing her once and the band readily obliged (they did an excellent job of reading the mood and playing great songs to fit). Altogether, the dance floor was packed and rocking all night even despite other attractions (photo booth, giant jenga, walking around the history museum where we were). Several guests, both my age and older, came up to me to say how much they loved the band. My new father-in-law even commented later that he had tipped them extra because he thought they were so good. At the end of the night, as they packed up, Tim and a few other band members thanked us for the great crowd and handled everything related to packing up. He and Spectrum really blew us away and made our day even more special than it already was. 10/10 would recommend! - The venue was Missouri History Museum. - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - May 3, 2014
Review from past client on TheKnot.com as well as www.WeddingWire.com
"Tim! The band was fantastic and we all had a great time. Have a great week! Thanks! Amy -- Event venue: Spring Gala for St. Joseph's Hospital at Lindendale Park Ballroom in Highland, IL" - April 25, 2014
Amy - Director of Philanthropy - St. Joseph's Hospital
"We had performed for the wedding reception of this couple's daughter in the past and they hired us again to perform for their 50th wedding anniversary party. This is from a show where I had to be out of town and couldn't attend so I didn't get to see them this time. -- "Thank you. We missed you personally but your band was great and everyone had a fantastic time. It was all that I again dreamed it would be. Rene & JoAnn" -- Event venue: Doubletree Hotel in Chesterfield, MO" - April 19, 2014
Rene & JoAnn Lusser (celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary) - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim & Spectrum Band: Many, many thanks for jamming at our Orchid AAFAir Gala again this year! Our guests really enjoy having you serve as the musical entertainment and we hope you enjoy it as well! We appreciate your reliability & excellent communication. Thanks again for being a part of our event - it was a wonderful evening! Sincerely, Asthma & Allergy Foundation, St. Louis Chapter -- Event venue: Four Seasons Hotel in downtown St. Louis" - April 12, 2014
Jessica - Asthma & Allergy Foundation, St. Louis Chapter
"Spectrum played at my daughter's reception on April 5, 2014. Being the father of the bride I don't have much to say about picking the band..... all I get to do is listen at the reception and pay for it. :) Honestly I had no idea what to expect. Boy was I happy at her pick. Spectrum played a fantastic mix of music that both the older crowd and younger crown could both enjoy. I've listened to a few bands in my day and these guys are really talented. I especially liked the horns and the way they played together as a group. The best thing is that when they started playing during the dinner they weren't so loud that you couldn't carry on a conversation at the table. I can' tell you how many wedding bands dominate and overpower when they start playing. Great selection of music during the dinner time too! They are worth every penny. Listen to them and hire them for your next event. -- The venue was Algonquin Country Club -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - April 5, 2014
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com as well as theknot.com
"Tim: Thank you so much for a wonderful evening! We were so pleased with how everything turned out - and had so many compliments from guests about how great the band was. I can't remember if I mentioned it, but another guest of ours was there, and you will be playing for their wedding come November. She was very excited to have heard you play live and is looking forward to a few months from now! Thanks again for everything. It couldn't have gone better! Kim -- Wedding reception venue: Algonquin Country Club" - April 5, 2014
Kim Limoli (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"We have received many many great comments about your band. Great music not too loud so people could sit talk, listen and get up to dance. Thanks for the many slower songs which allowed all ages to enjoy the music. Dancing was great but must admit I was sore Sunday- need to dance a lot more! We will always keep you in mind for future events and please let the band members and engineers know they did a great job. Thanks again, Tessie -- Event venue: Knights of Columbus Hall in Washington, MO." - March 29, 2014
Tessie Steffens (Chamber Assistant - Washington Area Chamber of Commerce) - Washington, MO
"Spectrum did an amazing job at our wedding! The quality of services they provided was like nothing I have ever seen. Not only was Tim so kind and easy to get a hold of, he was more than willing to answer any little question that I had prior to my day in such a timely manner. They were by far the best wedding band we could have ever had. The musicians got everyone out on the dance floor and people stayed out there the whole evening. They did an outstanding job of playing all different genres of music. All our guests were raving about how much fun the band made the wedding. -- Wedding date was March 15, 2014 -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - March 15, 2014
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Tim, We were pleased to have the band at our event. You are right about the guests being tired. They had a late night Friday, then in meetings all day, then sat through the awards banquet. After a few cocktails, we did have some dancers and other guests seemed to enjoy the music while visiting. The Spectrum Band was excellent. The background music played during dinner was perfect. Our CEO was impressed with the quality of the performance - there's nothing like live music. Thanks for being part of our event. It's been a pleasure working with you. Best of luck, Jeanne Prokopf -- Event venue: Ballpark Hilton Downtown St. Louis." - January 18, 2014
Jeanne Prokopf (Manager - Schaeffer Manufacturing Company) - St. Louis, MO
"Here's a nice note from someone that wanted to book Spectrum but we weren't available for her. I helped her find another band and answered all of her questions about bands so this was nice to receive. --- Hi Tim, You should publish "The In's and Out's of Hiring a Live Band," or something to that effect. At the very least, you should have a sort of "Ann Landers" of how to work with a live band and use all those wedding sites as your forum! You would have a lot of followers. Again, Tim, many, many thanks for all your help, time and insight. It has been invaluable, and should you ever need a non-client endorsement, I will give you a resounding one. Perhaps we'll have a chance to work together for real some other time. Best, Jody " - January 15, 2014
Jody (Helped her find a band since Spectrum was already booked on her date)
"Tim: Thank you so much. The night was a great success, partly because of you and the band. They were excellent. I have heard nothing but positive feedback. That is always a great thing. I think next year for Spectrum is looking pretty good. Are you guys available, Saturday December 13, 2014? Thank you all so much, Lisa Jacobs Bank of Washington Senior Advantage Director -- Event date: December 14, 2013. Event venue: Knights of Columbus Hall in Washington, MO. [We are booked for their event again in 2014!]" - December 14, 2013
Lisa Jacobs (Bank of Washington Senior Advantage Director) - Washington, MO
"You guys were great! I have nothing but compliments for you! My clients had an awesome time. Please let us know if you need to use us as a reference. We will consider you again for future events. Thank you, Jerry D. Means Jr. President -- Event date: December 7, 2013. Event venue: Marriott West." - December 12, 2013
Jerry Means (President - Means Financial Group) - St. Louis, MO
"Spectrum: Thank you so much for all your time that you have dedicated in making our wedding SO entertaining! You are so professional, fun and a pleasure to work with! Thanks so much! The Martindales -- Wedding date: November 30, 2013. Wedding reception venue: Heart of St. Charles. This was a handwritten "thank you" note received from Eileen and Taylor after their wedding." - December 11, 2013
Eileen & Taylor Martindale (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"I cannot say enough good things about the spectrum band. Leading up to the wedding, I felt completely at ease because of the wonderful correspondence with band manager and drummer, Tim. He was truly more than just part of the band. He took the time to lay out details and helped give me information that I never even considered when it comes to wedding planning. In some ways, I felt like because I had such a great rapport with Tim, I trusted his input for all my vendors. The professionalism of ALL band members (during the wedding reception and also the pianist - Mike, who performed at our ceremony) was first class. The emcee (Ray) helped our crazy wedding not go astray. He kept our wedding going in an organized manner yet remained very entertaining and professional. Their actual performance fit our styles and our wedding perfectly, which is something they committed to and strived for when planning our reception set list. We booked them from 6-11pm and they sounded wonderful from beginning to end. Spectrum can play anything very well. Wedding bands can be more expensive, but the quality and entertainment value are so worth the extra expense. Believe me - the compliments we have received have been overwhelming. I honestly could go on and on and on about how wonderful they were but anyone who is reading this, please know that you will NOT be disappointed in their quality, performance and professionalism. WOW, so impressed! -- The venue was the Heart of St. Charles -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - November 30, 2013
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com as well as theknot.com
"My daughter, has already posted a review in regard to her wedding on 11/1/13, but this review is from the Parents of the Bride! What a wonderful party! Everyone was raving about the band! First, let me give a big THANK YOU to Tim, the Manager of Spectrum. After many emails and conversations, the band was ready for the party! All the details were perfect! Our youngest daughter was the last of the three daughters to be married. This was our first live band and all I can say "it is so worth the extra money!" The dance floor was full all night and we just wished we could have danced a few more hours. Everything was perfect and BRAVO to all of the band members and the singers. We would definitely recommend "Spectrum" to anyone interested in a live band! Thanks and we hope to hear your band sometime soon. - The venue was NEO on Locust. - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - November 10, 2013
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"The Best Wedding Band! Working with Tim and the Spectrum Band proved to be one of the best decisions I made while planning my wedding. Spectrum was my favorite vendor - by far - as they were accessible and proactive throughout the entire process. Spectrum's unique Sound Engineer made sure the audio sounded great from all areas. Our reception was at the Moonrise Hotel's Moon Room, which can be tricky for audio, but Spectrum had no problem making the band sound great! If you aren't sold yet, check out the band's playlist - it's several pages long filled with great hits! -- The venue was the Moonrise Hotel in University City -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - November 8, 2013
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com as well as theknot.com
"Best Night Ever!! Spectrum Band was the best decision we made in the planning of our wedding! They were phenomenal during the whole process. Tim, the manager, was attentive and super organized making the night run smoothly. We had so many compliments from friends and family wanting to know how they could book Spectrum for their next event. We had a dance floor full the whole night! We had family and friends who never dance at weddings, dance like fools all night! When we asked those friends what changed their mind to dancing, they attributed it all to the great songs from the band. I can't emphasize enough how glad we are we chose Spectrum! They must be the BEST band in St. Louis and I'm saying that after hearing the Ralph Butler and Bob Kuban bands at other weddings and events! Hire Spectrum band for your wedding and it will be the best decision you make on your BIG day!!! It was ours!! - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - November 3, 2013
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"I would just like to say that the Spectrum Band rocks!! My daughter just got married last weekend and the band was truly amazing. The trio played for two hours and then the full 9 piece band played for four. We have gotten so many compliments. They kept the crowd dancing until midnight. Tim was very easy to work with. If we had a question he responded that same day. The variety of music they played was awesome. They played everything we requested and then some. I would highly recommend this band for any occasion. They are worth every penny:) -- The venue was the Renaissance Grand Hotel -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - October 12, 2013
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com as well as theknot.com
"We loved having Spectrum Band at our wedding and so did our guests. We got so many compliments on the music and the dance floor was still jumpin' at the end of the night. They had a GREAT selection of music and of course provided the option to learn a song of your choosing. We felt so honored when they told us that they were going to keep our song that we had requested in the repertoire. The band had a ton of energy and had no problem joining in with our guests in the fun... they even made a few appearances in our Photo Booth. We always liked the idea of having a live band at our wedding and we were definitely not disappointed! -- Wedding date was October 5, 2013 -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - October 9, 2013
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Our band was amazing. People could not STOP TALKING about how much they loved Spectrum! It truly makes a difference and we had people on the dance floor from the moment dinner was over until the end, which was all I really wanted as the bride!! - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - October 7, 2013
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"The Spectrum Band was spectacular! This 9-piece band was wonderful and could play absolutely every type of music for our guests at my daughter's wedding. The band leader, Tim Callihan, was easy to work with and responded to every email during the wedding planning process. Our guests commented on how amazing the band sounded and danced the night away to the band's music!! We were so pleased we were able to have the Spectrum Band play at our wedding. I can highly recommend this band for any event! -- Wedding date was September 28, 2013 - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - October 6, 2013
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"This band was all I could've hoped for as the bride and more. I have been to only a few weddings where people never sat down and stayed on the dance floor all night! I am proud and extremely happy to say, I can add my own to the list!!! -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - October 5, 2013
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Spectrum Band was great! We hired them for the music at the reception and they did a great job. We started a little late due to the dinner and speeches so they ended up playing all the way through with no breaks. The dance floor was filled the entire night and I received many compliments from people of all ages about the band. Tim and his team are true professionals and extremely flexible when it comes to making the location work. I highly recommend them to anyone that wants to have fantastic music. -- Wedding date was September 7, 2013 - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - October 1, 2013
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"So thankful to the entire band for making our wedding so special! They are by far one of the easiest and most professional vendors I have worked with! There's no need to worry about a thing when Spectrum is involved! The only thing you have to worry about is how bad your feet will hurt after dancing and singing the night away! Truly remarkable evening thanks to them! I would highly recommend them for any type of event!!!! -- Wedding date was September 14, 2013 - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - October 1, 2013
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"Thank you so much, Tim. Everyone had a wonderful time and spoke so highly about your band. Nancy Schaeffer, our wedding planner, said you were such a wonderful band to work with and she has seen them all! As soon as we get enough sleep to write a coherent sentence we want to write some rave reviews about the band. You guys really deserve it! Thank you again. Chris Gustus -- Wedding reception venue: Doubletree in Chesterfield, MO" - September 28, 2013
Chris Gustus (Mother of Bride) - St. Louis, MO
""The Spectrum Band was spectacular. They could play every type of music for our guests at our daughter's wedding. We have always believed that a good band can "make-or-break" a wedding reception. The Spectrum Band certainly made our reception wonderful. Our guests commented on how much they loved the band and they certainly danced the entire evening. Everyone had so much fun thanks to the band. I can highly recommend the Spectrum Band!" -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - September 28, 2013
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"I had such an amazing time at the wedding and one of the things I wanted most was for the crowd to be up and dancing the whole time, because the "band was sooooooooooooo good!" You guys totally pulled that off and more. People have not stopped talking about how amazing you all were and I've already put in my two cents on all the wedding blogs about how amazing you all were! Thanks (also, I think) for letting me sing! JK... I'm glad I did it in the end... makes for a great story if anything:) And, there is proof your lead singer has absolutely NOTHING to worry about;) THANK YOU again! -- Wedding reception venue: Doubletree Hotel in Chesterfield, MO" - September 28, 2013
Abby Alford (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, First off words cannot express how grateful we are that you were able to perform at our cocktail hour and reception. You blew us away with your wonderful performance and people could not stop talking about how awesome you were! From the introductions, first song performance and the music that got everyone out of their seats (and out of their shoes!!) you all helped to make the evening absolutely perfect! All our guests were coming up and raving about your performance and how much they enjoyed the music! Many of our guests asked if we would do this next year just so we could do this again!! Your attention to every detail was phenomenal and without you all I'm sure the evening may not have been so smooth!! From the bottom of our hearts thank you for the amazing performance to make our evening so special- you all are the best and we couldn't have imagined a better evening! Thank you, thank you, thank you for preserving those special memories for us!!! I was blown away by the outpouring of love last night and now thanks to you we can relive those special moments for the rest of our lives!! Thank you Tim for everything!!! Love, Lauren and Eric Imlay -- Wedding reception venue: Peabody Opera House" - September 14, 2013
Lauren and Eric Imla (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Another great review from our client last weekend. It was a wedding reception at Chandler Hill Vineyards and we performed outside on their large deck. Thunderstorms rolled overhead and it sprinkled a bit. Had to throw plastic tarps over the rigs temporarily but got everything back up and running to save the evening for the client. Kudos to the production company and all the band members for making this another great show. The bride is the event manager at a local country club so she knows her way around managing private events. Here's the review she posted on theknot.com about us: Spectrum is the perfect band to have if you're looking for your wedding to be spectacular! Tim was so easy to work with during the planning stages that I knew day of I would have nothing to worry about. Guests were coming up to me left and right saying this was the best band that they ever heard! The dance floor was packed the entire night, just like I wanted! I have seen a lot of bands and DJs play being in the industry and have to say this was by far the best band EVER! -- Wedding date was August 31, 2013 - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - August 31, 2013
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"Spectrum Band just played my wedding Friday August 2nd, 2013, but my happiness with the band as a whole goes back to when I started emailing them several months ago. Tim was prompt in responding to emails which made planning easier and less stressful. It was great knowing that I would get a response the day I emailed him. When the band showed up that night, I was impressed with not only the way they were dressed (which was formal and professional) but also with the amount of communication during our reception. The band really helped us stick to the timeline as closely as possible. When they started playing, I WAS AGAIN IMPRESSED. They are a talented, fun group of musicians and my friends and family piled on the dance floor and didn't leave until the band stopped playing. IF I EVER HAVE AN EVENT WHERE I NEED A BAND, I will be using them again. -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - August 10, 2013
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com as well as theknot.com
"SPECTRUM BAND IS AMAZING: My experience with this band from day one has been so awesome! Whenever I would email them with a question, I would ALWAYS get a prompt response which made planning so much easier and relaxing. The day of went very smooth! The band was dressed appropriately and was very professional. They communicated often with me during the reception to ensure that things were going smoothly. When they started playing, MAN EVERYONE WAS DANCING. PEOPLE HARDLY LEFT THE DANCE FLOOR! The band's vocal and instrumental talents were amazing! If I ever have an occasion in which I will need a band again, I will be using them! They are awesome! -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - August 2, 2013
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com as well as theknot.com
"This is a note that accompanied the final payment check for an upcoming wedding. We performed for their other daughter in 2008 and we love repeat performances for the same family! **** Spectrum Band: Enclosed is the payment for Nick Paul and Megan Brennan's wedding reception at the Ambiance, Quincy IL on August 3, 2013. We are so excited to have you coming back for another daughter's wedding. We love good music and your band's appearance and great attitude provide a great atmosphere for a memorable evening. Thank you. Mike & Carol " - July 29, 2013
Mike & Carol Brennan (Parents of the Bride) - Quincy, IL
"Tim, first I have to say a very big thank you! Second, all Mike and I heard (and are still hearing) is what a fantastic band we had and where did we find you. Your music was perfect and loved seeing so many dancing till the end and from so many different age groups. Also please pass onto your lead singer that a few people commented on the Adele song and how she sang it so much better. Also the singer for Wonderful World sounded just like Louie Armstrong. Kudos to them and you all. Mike and I are ready to hire you again - just need a big event again :) You need to get a Facebook page (**we have one**) - family wrote a few kudos out there I could tag. Thanks again for all you did to make this a very easy part of our wedding planning - your attention to all the little details was such a help. Debi -- Wedding reception venue: Windows On Washington" - July 27, 2013
Debi Vetz (Mother of the Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"This is a note from an individual that asked for help finding a different band because Spectrum was no longer available. We're always happy to help other bands with our overflow work since it's a win-win for all. **** Wow, Tim, I cannot thank you enough! This is such an incredible list! We found out about Spectrum through The Knot website and from there researched and found you listed in just about every "best band" list in town. Unfortunately, to us, the other bands in those lists didn't really live up to what you guys were achieving. I'm so excited to research your choices knowing they come with your recommendation. I will make sure to mention your name. Thank you so so much, Brook Davis " - July 25, 2013
Brook Davis (Asking for band recommendations) - St. Louis, MO
"The Spectrum Band performed at my brother's wedding on July 13th, 2013 and they were awesome! They played a great mix of songs and the dance floor was packed until the end of the night. The band didn't even take a break. The quality of the music and vocals(both male and female vocalist) were fabulous. Not only was the music great, but the band were some of the nicest, most genuine people I've ever met. I know my brother and his wife were extremely impressed and said that The Spectrum Band was everything they wanted and more in a band. I would recommend The Spectrum Band for any event you are planning. They totally killed it!! -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - July 15, 2013
Review from past audience member on www.weddingwire.com
"Since the moment we booked Spectrum as our wedding band, we have experienced nothing but professional, informative and friendly service from Tim. He gave advice not only on music and the reception in general, he provided information regarding all aspects important to weddings. We have not a single complaint about any aspect of this process. Numerous guests complimented the band and asked where we found them because they had such an amazing time. There was never a full moment. The band made sure the party kept moving and no one ever left the dance floor! The music choices were perfect. The vocalists were amazing. The music clips on the website do not nearly do justice to them. Spectrum assisted in helping us run the music for our ceremony. We originally intended on musicians playing our music at the ceremony however we changed our minds last minute and went with an iPod. Tim quickly responded to my emails and provided us with a very capable, reliable and friendly helper who ensured the ceremony music played exactly when it should. We priced numerous prominent bands in the St. Louis and attended several weddings in which the other bands performed. Our performance from spectrum far exceeded the others. We cannot stress enough how much we and our guests enjoyed their performance. Thank you so much Spectrum! You guys were awesome! -- Wedding date was July 13, 2013 - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - July 15, 2013
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"Tim, Hope you enjoyed the rest of your weekend. We had another full day on Sunday and are flying today for our honeymoon. Thank you so much for your service on Saturday! We and our crowd absolutely loved it and could not believe how amazing you all performed. We received countless compliments about you, and several people told us that it was the best music they had ever heard at a wedding. Many of our friends are social butterflies and dancing machines, they certainly felt and fed off of your energy. Thank you again for all of your help, time, and amazing service. We were completely blown away from the first time Laura spoke to you about performing. We wish the best for you and your band in the future. You truly made our reception more fun than we imagined and we are so grateful to have met you. Thanks again. Take care. Sincerely, Jordan & Laura Bond -- Wedding reception venue: Hendri's" - July 13, 2013
Jordan & Laura Bond (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"This is a hand written note from a recent bride & groom **** Spectrum Band: Thank you for making our wedding reception an evening to remember! Not only did we love your performance and selection of music but we received an endless number of compliments from our friends and family who enjoyed dancing all night long. Your friendliness, professionalism, and energy left a wonderful impressino and helped to make our wedding so special! Best wishes for your performing career and we hope we get to enjoy your great music again soon! Thank you! Maxwell and Kayla Klein -- Wedding reception venue: Windows On Washington on June 15, 2013" - July 10, 2013
Maxwell and Kayla Klein (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Spectrum is a great band. I would recommend them to everyone! They made our wedding the best wedding yet. Everyone was dancing and having a good time, they even played an encore for us! We love them and would use them for all events! They love what they do and it shows. Tim was great to work with before for all of the information. -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - July 6, 2013
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Dear Tim: What a great night we had with your band. My father is 81 years young and forged in our heads the joy of dancing. My parents enjoyed the music and seeing all of their children and grandchildren dance till the bitter end. I will recommend your band to anyone who has a wedding coming up. Cheryl Weiss -- Wedding reception venue: Norwood Hills Country Club" - June 29, 2013
Cheryl Weiss (Mother of Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: We could not have been happier with the music from Saturday! You set the tone for wonderful dancing and fun all night. Thanks,Phil -- Wedding reception venue: Norwood Hills Country Club" - June 29, 2013
Phil Weiss (Father of Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"We were set on having a band at our wedding reception and Spectrum made our night unforgettable! We really enjoyed working with Tim beforehand and the process was flawless - we always felt like we were right on track and never once worried about the details. We had so many compliments from our guests about how great the music was and how it created such a fun and enjoyable atmosphere! Spectrum also has an amazing variety of song choices which appealed to everyone from the teenagers to our grandparents. I would absolutely recommend Spectrum to anyone who wants a packed dance floor until the end of the night. We appreciate everything they did to make our event so perfect! - Thanks again! Max and Kayla Klein -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - June 15, 2013
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Spectrum played at my daughter's wedding and they are fabulous! The music is great and all had a great time. I can't say how many compliments we had or how much our guests enjoyed the band......word for the night is "they are really good !". Yeah, they are. If you use them you will not be disappointed. In addition to their talent, Tim is over the top in keeping in touch with exceptional correspondence. They are the only band I would have for such a special event. My advice is to book them for they are in high demand. They are truly AWESOME! -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - June 1, 2013
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Tim, you are unbelievable ! Again, you are soooo good with keeping in touch. It was a wonderful evening and I can't say enough how much we, including the guests, enjoyed the music. As they say, your event is only as good as your band, and I feel in this entertainment area, go with the best or go home. You guys are the best! Yeah our crowd likes to drink and dance........and you guys made it perfect. Sarah and John are in Maui now but they were as thrilled with the evening as Kevin and I. So many people commented about your band..."they are so good" and you all are so talented. Thank you again for making it all so special, and keeping us on track, and all your attention to details. Well, if my other daughter gets married you will be first on the list! Sincerely, Sally Geoghegan -- Wedding reception venue: The Wildwood Hotel" - June 1, 2013
Sally Geoghegan (Mother of Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"We HIGHLY recommend hiring Spectrum for your wedding! They played at our wedding on June first and they were a HUGE hit. Our dance floor was packed all night! They play every typical wedding song from our parents era and new songs too. I danced with my 80 year old uncle to lady gaga at our wedding! During and after our reception we have had numerous compliments on how great our music was. I had two songs I wanted our wedding party to enter to and 1 of them I wanted to start 2 minutes in. Tim the manager/Drummer had the songs edit so it would all flow nicely together. This was 2 days prior to the event! Tim is GREAT about emailing you back. Any questions or comments I had he would typically respond within hours to my emails. That is hard to find from most vendors! Spectrum is WELL worth the money. You get what you pay for - great music, correspondence, and a vendor that truly cares about your reception. You will not regret hiring them!! -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - June 1, 2013
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Tim: We appreciate all the hard work you guys put into our special day. You were a hit with both our friends, families, and our parent's friends. We are so happy that you were able to play at our wedding. We hope to come see you in Faust Park at the end of June! Thanks, Sarah ******* Tim: Each of you did an awesome job that night and we really appreciate the hard work that was put in. The male vocalist's lyric change on "Fly Me to the Moon" was flawless! We have received many, many compliments on our band choice. It's been a pleasure working with you. Express all our thanks to the band, please! Regards, John -- Wedding reception venue: The Wildwood Hotel" - June 1, 2013
Sarah & John Copple (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"AMAZING EXPERIENCE WITH THESE GUYS! The Spectrum Band was a huge hit at our wedding! Tim was so easy to work with and did his best to accommodate all of our requests. Our guests loved the band so much we actually asked them to play a little over the allotted time. This kept the band playing for 3 hours straight, but you would never have known it with the way they kept their energy up! These guys are great! Highly recommended! -- Wedding date was May 25, 2013 - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - May 25, 2013
Review from past client on TheKnot.com
"We couldn't have made a better choice. This band was the best! The dance floor was full until the end of the night. They are extremely professional and responsive. I would not hesitate to recommend Spectrum! -- Wedding date was May 18, 2013 - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - May 21, 2013
Review from past client on The Knot
"Tim: Thank you so much! You guys are fantastic and thank you for a great evening!! Ed -- Wedding reception venue: Crowne Plaza in Clayton" - May 18, 2013
Ed Segden (Father of Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: You guys did a great job at Christina and Robert's wedding this weekend! Rave reviews. As you know, they couldn't get enough and made you stay longer (Which is the highest compliment). Looking forward to doing more events with you. Sincerely, Your Friends at Big Bow Events. -- Wedding reception venue: Crowne Plaza in Clayton" - May 18, 2013
Big Bow Events - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, Thank you so much for an awesome night. I am so glad we hired you. We couldn't have made a better choice. Also, we will be watching for your events. Can't wait to hear you guys again. Thanks again, Diana Sugden -- Wedding reception venue: Crowne Plaza in Clayton" - May 18, 2013
Diana Segden (Mother of Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim - Thank you so much! The band was amazing!! Everyone had such a good time. I will definitely be going online and give you great reviews. Thanks again for everything. Christina Sugden -- Wedding reception venue: Crowne Plaza in Clayton" - May 18, 2013
Christina Segden (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"The band was awesome. The dance floor was still full at the end of the night and guests were commenting about how good the band was. They are so professional. I would not hesitate to hire them again. -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - May 18, 2013
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Tim, Thanks for everything, the band was awesome and we received numerous compliments on your performance. I would highly recommend The Spectrum Band to anyone. Thanks again for everything and I wish you and the band all the best in the future. Michael Lowery -- Wedding reception venue: Windows On Washington" - May 11, 2013
Michael Lowery (Father of Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"HARD TO IMAGINE A BETTER LIVE WEDDING BAND: Spectrum was very responsive and professional from the initial correspondence regarding the wedding through the end of our wedding night. The music they played at the reception was exactly what we had hoped to get after filling out their wedding questionnaire. The band was great at reading the crowd and adjusting to get people on the floor. They nailed everything from Motown classics, to Michael Jackson and Etta James, from wedding classics to modern hits. The compliments we received reflected greatly on the band as well as our reception. My new bride and I ENTHUSIASTICALLY recommend Spectrum. -- Wedding date was April 13, 2013 - Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - April 13, 2013
Review from past client on The Knot
"Tim: You were wonderful and thank you much for the surprise. We will treasure the surprise. -- Wedding reception venue: Missouri Athletic Club" - April 6, 2013
Mary Lanigan (Mother of Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! This band was phenomenal! Every single guest at our wedding complimented us on what a fantastic job Spectrum did. They play EVERYTHING and take care of every detail. They were a pleasure to work with and made sure that everything was exactly how we envisioned it. Super professional and really helped us get everything lined up with details for the big day. I can't say enough good things about these guys. I would DEFINITELY book them for any event I have in the future. They're awesome :)(http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - March 22, 2013
Review from past client on The Knot
"Hi Tim! I'm still trying to get caught up on everything since the wedding and honeymoon! It's like the to-do list never ends. :) You guys were absolutely fantastic!!!! Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. Everyone raved about how awesome you were!! I will definitely think of you for future events and refer you to anyone I can think of :) You guys are spectacular. Thank you, Katie -- Wedding reception venue: Pere Marquette Lodge in Grafton, IL" - February 23, 2013
Katie DeBonis (Bride) - Waterloo, IL
"Tim: Everyone loved the band and commented on how good you were. We were all pretty sore from dancing so much. I liked that the kids were able to join in too. Take care, Claudia -- Surprise 50th Birthday Party Venue: Marriott West in Chesterfield, MO" - February 16, 2013
Claudia T. (Wife of the Lucky Guest of Honor) - Wildwood, MO
"Tim: Thank you for the music at Lauren and Michael's wedding reception. It was a fantastic evening, with great music, lots of dancing and fun! Dave and I just know that all of our guests had a wonderful time, and many commented about how great Spectrum was! Just curious - how long has Spectrum been playing together? One of our cousins wondered if the band had played at her wedding in the mid to late 90s, but she couldn't remember the name of her band. Thanks again for all of your attention to detail ahead of time and also that night! We would highly recommend Spectrum to anyone looking for a live band! Vicki -- Wedding reception venue: 9th Street Abbey" - January 5, 2013
Vicki K. (Mother of Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: Thank you, I'm still pretty tired and my feet still hurt from being on them all day then dancing the night away! Thank you again for everything, you all were wonderful and everyone only had nice things to say. We are definitely wanting to do it annually and would love to have you every year! So go ahead and send us the contract and we will begin the process. Thank you again for everything! Looking forward to working with you again this year. -- (SOLD OUT!!!) New Year's Eve Party: Wildwood Hotel [They host any kind of event including weddings]" - January 2, 2013
Elisa Sandoval (Event Coordinator for Wildwood Hotel) - Wildwood, MO
"BEST BAND EVER!!! Thank you for making our wedding such a great time! You guys rock! -The Bride :-) ***** This is a note that was posted on one of our youtube videos from our new DVD. "The Bride" is literally the bride that is featured in all the videos that were filmed at her wedding reception. -- Wedding reception venue: The Coronado Ballroom" - December 21, 2012
Bailey Roberts (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"THE BEST: The music was awesome. Tim is fantastic with emailing you with any questions you may have. They take care of everything. If you want to have great entertainment where you don't have to stress about a thing, Spectrum is your band. We got TONS of compliments about the music. We wanted people to have a good time and Spectrum made that happen. -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - December 12, 2012
Review from past client on The Knot
"LOVED SPECTRUM!!!: The Spectrum Band was more band that I could have ever hoped for! Tim, the band contact, is so patient and responds to emails so fast. He is always so helpful! The Spectrum Band was ABSOLUTELY THE BEST band I've ever heard, and every guest said the same thing! Professional, Fun, and Great Sound Quality. Picking this band was the best choice we made for the wedding. -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingchannel.com web site (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - December 11, 2012
Review from past client on The Knot
"AWESOME BAND: Spectrum was absolutely excellent!!! Throughout the planning process, I always got an email back the same day, and they accommodated all our requests. They were less expensive than several other bands we looked at, and in my opinion, they also sounded much better. We have gotten many compliments from my husband's and my friends, as well as from both sets of parents' friends. We had many older guests stay the entire night who would've left earlier specifically because they were listening to the band! When they played a song by Adele, it sounded so great, I thought it was a recording at first! I would definitely recommend them. They also emceed the event perfectly! (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - December 10, 2012
Review from past client on The Knot
"SO GREAT: Spectrum did an amazing job as my wedding band! They were beyond helpful before the wedding as well, making sure I had everything I needed and gave me advice on how the night should run! The music was amazing! My guests danced ALL night! Everyone had a great time! (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - December 9, 2012
Review from past client on The Knot
"Great Dancing Tunes!: We had a blast on our wedding night on the dance floor thanks to Spectrum! We have gotten tons of great reviews on "what a great band!" So thanks for entertaining our guests and providing us all with a fun dance party. We absolutely loved all three songs you learned for us, with Born to Run being an amazing ending! Thanks again! Best, Meg & Andrew! (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - December 8, 2012
Review from past client on The Knot
"The Guests Loved Them!: They are amazing! The vocals and band were fantastic and the guests really enjoyed them! They were extremely organized and kept us informed every step of the way. I would highly recommend them!!! (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - December 7, 2012
Review from past client on The Knot
"Amazing!: Tim was great to work with and made the entertainment great! We had so many compliments. (http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - December 6, 2012
Review from past client on The Knot
"High Energy, Great Service, Excellent Sound!: My mother picked this band out without even telling us, and we (the bride & groom) actually wanted a different band... Well its funny the way things work out, because they were FABULOUS! I didn't plan very far ahead - my fault, but they provided us with great customer service to make sure we had the best reception they could give us. The music was great quality, host skills were right on, and all the musicians were great. They did an excellent job of keeping people on the dance floor...and I do love to dance! As a completely unknown treat, they taped all of the speeches that evening and sent them to us via email within 24 hours of the wedding! It was so special to actually hear the speeches again and be able to retain them other than the blurry wedding day! It was surprise and definite value-added service! We love that we can file them away on the computer and listen to them whenever we'd like.(http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Spectrum-Band-Wedding-Reviews?ProfileId=339736)" - December 4, 2012
Review from past client on The Knot
"Tim: Will sign contract tomorrow for next year, tons of compliments. The band sounded great. Thanks for making everything so easy. See you in 2013 and 2014 etc. Brian -- Holiday Party venue: Westport Sheraton Chalet **** This is a note we received from a repeat client the day after performing for his company's holiday party in 2012 (also performed for him in 2011)" - December 1, 2012
Brian Oglander (Southwest Oral Surgery) - St. Louis County, MO
"We cannot be more pleased with choosing Spectrum for our entertainment for our wedding. Tim was so easy to work with and made sure everything was taken care of from start to finish. We had so many compliments about the music. The band, to our surprise, matched our wedding colors. The female vocalist sounded like any and every artist! The floor was packed the whole night! I wish it could have lasted longer. Thanks, Spectrum, for making our night so amazing! -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - October 28, 2012
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"The Spectrum Band really made our daughter's wedding reception. Outstanding musicians; highly professional in all aspects of their work; song selections included current hits, all-time favorites and big band era. Excellent vocalists and a great horn section, too. Our guests raved about them all evening. Tim is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of wedding and reception planning, and we relied upon his sound advice. There were no glitches, and they were extremely easy to work with. There aren't words enough to describe what an outstanding job they did! -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - October 21, 2012
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Tim, All I can say is OMG!! Your band was fantastic,,, the music, the selections, the voices. Everyone told us how great you were at the wedding. The cocktail hour music was perfect. It was enjoyable but not intrusive. I danced all night and I loved it. Thank you so much for doing such a fantastic job. If I ever need a live band again, it will definitely be Spectrum. Sincerely, Mary Anne -- Wedding reception venue: Coronado Ballroom" - October 13, 2012
Mary Anne Roberts (Mother of Bride) - Chesterfield, MO
"Tim, Thanks for helping us rock our reception! You guys were great! Everybody complimented the band, even the fact that you matched our wedding colors. You've been very helpful over the last several months and our big day turned out perfectly! You will get our recommendation to everyone looking for entertainment in the future. Thanks again, The Kovariks! -- Wedding reception venue: Casa Loma Ballroom in St. Louis, MO" - October 6, 2012
Jenna & Matt Kovarik (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, I cannot thank you enough for everything!!! We had an absolutely amazing time! You guys surpassed my expectations and it was an absolute pleasure working with you!! I talked with the other bride and her family that stopped in to listen to you and I told her I recommend you 100% and that she should definitely book with you guys!!! I really cannot tell you enough how awesome my experience has been with you!! Thank you for that fantastic memento of our wedding! We are headed to Belize tomorrow morning but right now we are just watching the Packer game like true Wisconsinites. ;) Again, thank you a million times, The Spectrum Band is fantastic and I will tell that to everyone I know!! Thank you!!!! ---- We also received the following handwritten note from Megan after she returned from her honeymoon: I just want to say thank you for doing such a wonderful job at our wedding on 9/23/12. You guys truly made our wedding an unforgettable party! Working with you was an absolute pleasure from start to finish and I appreciate your talent and skill. Thank you again for making our wedding amazing! Megan Fink ;) -- Wedding reception venue: Wine Country Gardens in Defiance, MO" - September 23, 2012
Megan Fink (Bride) - Menomonee Falls, WI
"Hi Tim!! There aren't enough words to thank you and all the band for absolutely everything. You all really knocked the whole event way out of the ballpark! Thank you also for the surprise - Bob has already listened to his singing on your recording and we had a good chuckle. Thank you, thank you for taking the time to create these keepsakes for us. I'm glad that you and the band were already acquainted with some of the guests! St. Louis is such a giant small town, which is great. We'll all keep practicing our dancing! Thanks for the compliment. We weren't always sure of what we were doing but as our instructor said, we can always go back to our basic step, thank goodness. Looking forward to enjoying your outstanding performances very soon! Sincerely, Patty -- Wedding reception venue: Wine Country Gardens" - September 2, 2012
Patty Murray (Mother of Bride) - Florissant, MO
"Tim, That is an extra surprise! It goes to show how liquid courage gets the job done but doesn't help me sing on key. Thanks for helping me live the dream. Everyone commented how great the band was. The food was good, but you made the party. It was exactly what we wanted and something the guests never expected. Let everyone in the band know they hit a home run and then some. We're going to crash your next event. Good thing it's open to the public. Thanks for a great evening! Bob -- Wedding reception venue: Wine Country Gardens" - September 2, 2012
Bob Murray (Father of Bride) - Florissant, MO
"Spectrum Band was absolutely amazing!!! I would love to credit the enjoyment of my reception to my own planning skills, but I 100% credit the enjoyment to Spectrum Band!! Everyone had a blast dancing to the great music offered!! I was very impressed with how well the band catered to my needs! I left the play list up to the band and it was absolutely wonderful!!! Several people have asked about Spectrum Band wanting to use them for their reception! I would say at least 50 of my guests talked about the band for quite a while after the wedding. I even had someone ask me about them the other day and I've been married for 2 years! Very memorable! One of the best qualities was that they had a sound guy going around the room making sure the noise level was right and the sound was good. I appreciated this a lot since Spectrum had never played at this reception hall before. I never noticed the band being too loud like I have heard from other bands. I 100% will recommend Spectrum Band to anyone!! They are incredible to work with and have an amazing sound! -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - August 27, 2012
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Dear Tim and The Spectrum Band: Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. You were all amazing and we have never heard a band sound nearly as good as you. We are getting compliments from everyone. I am so happy we booked you early to have you for our wedding, when we didn't tell Brian! It was the best decision and you helped make our day PERFECT! Thanks again, Alicia & Brian Kelley -- Wedding reception on June 23, 2012 at the Grand Hall in Union Station (Thanks for the handwritten note Alicia!)" - August 6, 2012
Alicia and Brian Kelley (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: I just wanted to thank you and the band. They were fantastic!!! I got so many compliments about them and we danced the night away. By the way Ralph Butler stopped by the room and someone standing by the door was talking to him and he said he had been listening to the band and thought they were very good. The band helped to make our 50th anniversary celebration perfect. Please thank each and everyone of them. I would highly recommend Spectrum Band to anyone. Thanks again, Linda -- 50th Wedding Anniversary Party for Linda and her husband at the Ritz Carlton in Clayton, MO" - July 28, 2012
Linda Vanover - 50th Wedding Anniversary Party
"The Spectrum Band was more band that I could have ever hoped for! Tim, the band contact, is so patient and responds to emails so fast. He is always so helpful! The Spectrum Band was ABSOLUTELY THE BEST band I've ever heard, and every guest said the same thing! Professional, Fun, and Great Sound Quality. Picking this band was the best choice we made for the wedding. -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - July 13, 2012
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Spectrum Band was great. Tim and team were extremely professional and organized. Tim spoke with us early on in the process to make sure we were all on the same page regarding what my husband and I wanted for the reception. Tim was upfront and honest. I did not feel like there would be any unexpected surprises. The reception was wonderful and the music by Spectrum was key. Kids of all ages couldn't stop dancing. Thanks, Tim & Team. -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - July 9, 2012
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"This is the coolest thing ever.... Your band is the most fantastic thing that has graced the winery in years. I was so nervous you cannot image but I was simply blown away. I wanted to get with everyone and send home a bottle of wine with each of you but was side tracked and that did not happen. I am so very very happy to have had the pleasure of meeting you all and thank you for your professionalism and just the great vibe you brought to the whole night. I would welcome your band back with open arms anytime you want to come back. Thank you for your easy spirit and grace in which you held yourselves. Donna Brod (Operations Manager) -- Wedding reception venue: Villa Antonio Winery in Hillsboro, MO" - July 1, 2012
Donna Brod (Operations Manager of Villa Antonio Winery) - Hillsboro, MO
"Tim, This. Was. Awesome!!! You guys have made for a most memorable and cherished evening that Jake and I will remember for years to come! Thank you so much for helping make a magical night! - Stephanie -- Wedding reception venue: Villa Antonio Winery in Hillsboro, MO" - July 1, 2012
Stephanie Presley (Bride) - Summerville, SC
"Tim, The night was awesome and the band was fantastic. We've received many compliments on your behalf, thank you for a great show. We had a great night! -- Wedding reception venue: Coronado Ballroom" - June 30, 2012
Zac Smith (Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Spectrum was absolutely excellent!!! Throughout the planning process, I always got an email back the same day, and they accommodated all our requests. They were less expensive than several other bands we looked at, and in my opinion, they also sounded much better. We have gotten many compliments from my husband's and my friends, as well as from both sets of parent's friends. We had many older guests stay the entire night who would've left earlier specifically because they were listening to the band! When they played a song by Adele, it sounded so great, I thought it was a recording at first! I would definitely recommend them. They also emceed the event perfectly! -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - June 26, 2012
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Hello-I just wanted to let the members of the Spectrum Band know how wonderful their performance at Faust Park was tonight. I had listened to the band's songs on the Internet as I was not familiar with the type of music you played. The songs online do not do the band justice. Your live sound is awesome! Thanks again for the wonderful performance! -- Venue: Faust Park Summer Concert Series in Chesterfield, MO" - June 26, 2012
Jill Henderson (Audience Member) - St. Louis, MO
"Thanks so much to you and the entire band. You all were amazing!! Everyone loved you and the party continued for a few more hours at Maggie O'briens because of your great music! Thanks so much again. Debi -- Wedding reception venue: Grand Hall at Union Station" - June 23, 2012
Debi Holden (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"That was one AWESOME performance by The Spectrum Band Tim! OMG, the compliments keep coming in. Your female vocalist just awestruck so many folks. Debi's brother used to be a band instructor at a large high school in Texas, and was very impressed. Some folks said, that's not a band, that is a small orchestra! And "everybody" was having an enormously great time! A night to remember, was made even more memorable by The Spectrum Band! -- PS...One month later, the compliments continue to come in and be repeated! -- Wedding reception venue: Grand Hall at Union Station" - June 23, 2012
Pat Holden (Father of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"My parents have already said it but....... THANK YOU for everything :) You have a lifetime fan and whenever I need a band in the future, my search is done :) -- Wedding reception venue: Grand Hall at Union Station" - June 23, 2012
Alicia Holden (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Wow, you guys were awesome and the evening was perfect. Hope to see you soon. Thanks Patty -- Wedding reception venue: The Ambiance in Quincy, IL" - June 16, 2012
Patty Terstriep (Manager of The Ambiance) - Quincy, IL
"Hi Tim: Saturday was AMAZING! We had such a great time. It went by way too fast! My feet are still hurting today from all the dancing :) But I guess that's a good thing. Thanks! Heather and David Berkley -- Wedding reception venue: Renaissance Grand Crystal Ballroom" - June 9, 2012
Heather Berkley (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim - The band was amazing, and our guests are still talking about how much they enjoyed the music (and many keep saying how much they loved the Stones medley)!! Jake and I are definitely so thankful we decided to go with Spectrum - I don't think our dance floor was ever empty! Thank you for helping to make our reception unforgettable! Best,Shannon -- Wedding reception venue: Greenbriar Country Club" - June 2, 2012
Shannon O'Brien (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"We chose Spectrum to perform at our wedding reception. We chose to have their pianist and saxophone player perform during our cocktail and dinner hours, and then the full band performed for after-dinner dancing. Spectrum was fantastic! The dance floor was packed the entire night. As the last song finished, the dance floor was still packed. They brought an incredible energy to our reception that kept our guests having a great time all night. We received so many compliments from our guests that they loved the band. With the wide range of instruments their music has great depth. They know a wide range of music, plus, they learned a song just for our reception. Beyond the music, they were extremely professional and responsive. Any questions I had were responded to very quickly, thoroughly and very professionally. I felt very comfortable that everything was going to go smoothly with Spectrum, and it did. I would definitely recommend Spectrum to anyone having a wedding reception! -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - June 1, 2012
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"This band made my wedding reception a blast. They were absolutely incredible. Tim (the manager) was easy to communicate with and made the process very easy. He took care of everything and the band was something I did not have to stress over. They were very professional and kept my guests on the dance floor. I would recommend this band to anyone. Venue = Windows ON Washington -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - May 26, 2012
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Hi Tim - Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you over the past several months, and I am beyond thrilled that we chose Spectrum for our wedding. You all were fabulous! We have received so many compliments from our guests on your performance. Beyond the fantastic music and sound, you were also very organized and professional which I greatly appreciated. There was so much energy in the room that night. I would love to write a review on how much we enjoyed Spectrum - is there a website that's best for us to use to write one? Thanks again for everything! Jennifer -- Wedding reception venue: Frontenac Hilton" - May 19, 2012
Jennifer Blake (Bride) - Chesterfield, MO
"Tim: It was a pleasure to host you and the Spectrum band at the Bevo Mill last weekend. I really think you did an excellent job and wanted to follow up and gather a little bit more information about Spectrum so when I have groups inquiring about live bands, I can provide some more information. Please give me some of the "basic" information regarding how it works to book your group, how far ahead are you typically booked, and a price range for weddings. I hope to have you back again here soon. Thanks. Prost! Elizabeth Smith -- Wedding reception at Bevo Mill" - May 4, 2012
Elizabeth Smith (Event and Catering Sales Manager) - Bevo Mill (thebevomill.com)
"Tim, The party was a huge success. The music was great, and the guys were so flexible given the crazy weather. Thanks for all the great correspondence and help. Tammy -- Surprise 50th Birthday Party at private residence in St. Albans, MO" - April 28, 2012
Tammy Woodward - St. Albans, MO
"Tim, Thanks to you all for a great event! Sooo glad you were available. Everyone really enjoyed the band, many compliments. Thanks again and best to you and the band!! Thanks, Glen -- 50th Wedding Anniversary Party for Glen's parents held at Fox Creek Country Club in Edwardsville, IL" - April 21, 2012
Glen Gusewelle (son of wedding couple) - 50th Wedding Anniversary Party
"If I had to sum this experience up in one word it would have to be "AMAZING". I am a recent Bride who got married in April and I will say that planning a wedding out of town can sometimes be a challenge, but Tim made this process so easy. He has a great response time and is very flexible with the type of music that you are looking for. (Tons of great songs to choose from!) The guests at the wedding were raving about how great Spectrum Band was in getting everyone on the dance floor. My husband's Dad (who does not dance) was out there breaking it down!. Overall, Tim and his band truly made our wedding experience the best that I could have asked for. Thank you Tim for the wonderful memories! Venue = Zodiac Room in the Chase Park Plaza -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - April 20, 2012
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Tim, I cannot thank you enough. I have heard so many praises and compliments about all of you. I think it is safe to say everybody had a great time and all of you helped make it possible. The only complaint I have is the evening went by so fast but that is a sign of a great evening. Thank you, Dave & Debbie Wagner -- Wedding reception venue: The Grand Hall at the Union Station Marriott" - March 17, 2012
Debbie Wagner (Mother of Bride) - Chesterfield, MO
"Our daughter was married on 3.17.2012 and the reception was held at The Grand Hall at Union Station, Marriott. We had the Spectrum Band handle all the music for the cocktail hour, dinner hour, and reception. People are still talking about the great music, their interaction with the guests, and a full dance floor all evening. Tim was fantastic to work with prior to our event and was in constant contact to make sure we had all the desired music covered, a surprise during her dad's speech was set up with a special song, and everything went perfectly throughout the entire event. Spectrum was professional, music was fantastic, everybody hit the dance floor and the true test was when our daughter and son in law thanked us near the end of the evening and their only wish is that the band could play longer. Everybody had a great time and Spectrum was an instrumental part of the wonderful reception. Venue = Grand Hall at Union Station -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - March 17, 2012
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Tim, We can't begin to thank you enough. You did such a wonderful thing for so many indigent patients with allergies and asthma in the St. Louis area. You guys rocked! You all get even better with time like a fine wine!! Everyone who came up to me told me how much they appreciated the range of your music you performed so fabulously. Spectrum band are the consummate professionals and certainly the BEST band in St. Louis by FAR!! Thank you thank you thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. With warm personal regards, Dr and Mrs Ray Davis -- Event: Fundraising event for the Asthma & Allergy Foundation held at The Coronado" - March 10, 2012
Dr and Mrs Ray Davis (Entertainment organizer for event)
"I had the distinct pleasure last night of photographing the Spectrum Band during their performance at the Coronado Ballroom in St. Louis, Mo. The music was absolutely superb, the atmosphere electric, and I had a front row seat! Spectrum Band is a professional 9-piece variety dance band that specializes in wedding receptions, corporate parties and public events in the St. Louis, Mo area; and, they have been doing it for over 20 years. I have to say; when I say they are good, I mean they are good! - As in REALLY REALLY GOOD! I could not recommend them highly enough for any event, especially weddings. Tim Callihan, the band leader, drummer and one of the original members, and I had been corresponding for several weeks on the subject of weddings and receptions. During the course of those conversations, Tim mentioned that they were needing some updated images for the website, and wanted to know if I was interested in shooting them. As it turned out, we had the time available and I have a policy to never turn down the opportunity to work with the best; and that is exactly what Spectrum Band is, the best. Not to mention, watching them work under the wonderful and electric atmosphere of the Coronado Ballroom, which is one of the premier wedding reception venues in the entire Midwest. I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, St. Louis Chapter for their generosity in allowing me to be there last night to photograph the band. This organization serves such a valuable need and I would love to work with them in the future. -- Event: Fundraising event for the Asthma & Allergy Foundation held at The Coronado" - March 10, 2012
Douglas Palme of Douglas Palme Photography
"Tim, Thank you so much for the amazing performance as well as being such a great company to work with! We truly appreciate it and hope you had a great time as well! We've heard nothing but good feedback about your music and are so glad that you were our band for the evening. We cannot wait to see the pictures as well but it is too bad they won't have your music playing in the background :) I would love to write a recommendation for you, especially for other non-profits and I will get back in touch with the event planner from CASA who was interested in Spectrum to tell her what a great experience we had. Thanks again Tim! -- Event: Fundraising event for the Asthma & Allergy Foundation held at The Coronado" - March 10, 2012
Jessica Conick (Event Organizer)
"Tim & Spectrum Band, We cannot thank you enough for the amazing job you did at our Orchid AAFAir! We keep getting more and more great comments about your band and so we are thrilled that we had the opportunity to work with you and hope to again in the future! You should be receiving another card from us soon with an appreciation gift :-) -- Fundraising event for the Asthma & Allergy Foundation held at The Coronado" - March 10, 2012
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America - St. Louis Chapter
"Thank you for all that you did! And especially your patience!! Those events are a nightmare with timing and the fashion show was way too long. We recovered some time in the auction but we would have liked to have been dancing sooner. Your band was gracious and when it was time to play you nailed it. We will be talking to you about next year for sure. Everyone had a great time and the band was the perfect way to end the evening. Thanks again! Stacey -- Event: Fundraising event for Marygrove Children's Home at the Ritz Carlton in Clayton, MO" - February 11, 2012
Stacey Babb (Event Organizer)
"Hi Tim: I think the evening went well and everyone had a good time. Our group is a difficult group to get up on the dance floor. I myself feel more comfortable when the dance floor is full, so if there's only 4 people out there, I won't get out there. Your band did a fantastic job again this year. We appreciate all of your efforts to make sure everyone had a great time. We will definitely keep you in mind for next year's party. Thanks again, Karen -- Event: Holiday party for Nestle Purina Petcare at the Millennium Hotel in downtown St. Louis" - January 7, 2012
Karen Goetz (Event Organizer) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: Thanks for the great job Saturday. I wanted to let you know that we got many compliments on the band, in particular all the guys in my group really liked your sound and they are picky. I was particularly happy I did not have to deal with any issues concerning the musical aspect of the party. You make it very easy to schedule and work with. I look forward to next year, have a good Holiday season. Brian -- Event: Holiday party for Southwest Oral Surgery Inc. at the Westport Sheraton" - December 3, 2011
Brian Oglander (Event Organizer) - St. Louis, MO
"Thanks Tim!! Spectrum actually made the night, otherwise it would have been a ho-hum event. Many people raved on how much of a good time they had. I hope you will have many bookings through the PR coordinator we used for this event in the future with the swapping of business cards. Take care and thanks again, Viola -- Event: Grand Opening of West County Nissan" - November 10, 2011
Viola Haegele (Event Organizer) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim and crew were nothing short of fantastic. They had the crowd on the floor all night long and learned a new song for our first dance that was absolutely perfect. Tim was always quick to respond to our emails (and there were many) and was very detail-oriented in ensuring that the day went off without a hitch. Our day would not have been the same without them! -- Wedding reception venue: Ballpark Hilton in downtown St. Louis ****** Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - November 5, 2011
Larry & Andrea Goldstein (Bride and Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: We had terrific positive feedback about the band. I particularly thought the vocalist was outstanding. Look forward to having you next year. Your selection of music fit all ages. You guys take the bow! Ralph W. -- Event: United States Navy League Birthday Ball at the Renaissance Grand Majestic Ballroom" - October 15, 2011
Ralph Wiechert (Event Organizer) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim,It was great to meet you and the band last weekend. You all did a great job! Everyone has been telling us how great the live music was. We hope to see you at one of our friend's weddings in the future and we'll look for you at the Faust Park concert again next summer. Best, Tim -- Wedding reception venue: Chandler Hill Winery in Defiance, MO." - October 14, 2011
Tim Weil (Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, Spectrum was absolutely fabulous!! The music was perfect, exactly what we wanted. I am so glad we expanded the dance floor because we needed every inch of it! Thank you for making Julia and Oliver's Wedding such a special and magical night. I think this picture says it all... (excellent picture was included with the note) Lisa -- Wedding reception venue: Bellerive Country Club" - September 24, 2011
Lisa Nouss (Mother of Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, I would like to thank you and the whole band for a wonderful performance at Shannon's wedding. It definitely says something about the band when the dance floor is crowded the whole time the band is performing. We had many compliments about the band! The Spectrum band is definitely advertising for why people should hire live bands instead of DJ's - there is just no comparison. Thanks again for a wonderful performance and please let the band know how impressed our guests and we were with the level of quality and professionalism displayed by Spectrum Band. Barb Earhart -- Wedding reception venue: N.O. Nelson Center in Edwardsville, IL" - August 20, 2011
Barb Earhart (Mother of Bride) - Edwardsville, IL
"Dear Tim: I have heard nothing but rave reviews about the music at our wedding celebration. You and your band did a wonderful job.....highly professional .... very organized.... and very responsive to our needs. You may certainly use my name as a reference any time. Once again....extend my thanks and praise to your members...and engineer.....everyone was great! Suzie Broddon -- Wedding reception venue: Westwood Country Club on Conway Road. The reception was such a musical success that the band was asked to extend the performance for another full hour of dancing. This is the second time in a row lately that this has happened! See the testimonial below as well for more great feedback." - August 13, 2011
Suzie Broddon (Mother of Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, We enjoyed having you play at the reception. Everyone so far has complimented me on the band and I won't hesitate to refer you to anyone. Thanks for everything, Paul-- Wedding reception venue: Windows On Washington. The guests were having so much fun at the reception that the bride & groom asked the band to extend the performance for another 30 minutes of dancing. Love when that happens!" - July 23, 2011
Paul Lyngso (Groom) - Burr Ridge, IL
"Tim, have you ever seen so many people dancing the entire night at a wedding? It was so great to stop worrying and let you take over the night. Nikki and I got to focus on our friends, family, and wedding while your band made sure we had such great memories. We thought that we did a lot of special things to be remembered but our guests commented most about how great the band was. Feel free to use my name anytime as a reference! Thanks again, Paul -- Wedding reception venue: Top of the Met" - July 2, 2011
Paul Schifano, DVM (Groom) - Town & Country, MO
"Hi, Tim. I've been meaning to write to let you know how much your music added to my parent's party. Better late than never, right? Spectrum was a hit! Almost 6 weeks later, and I'm still getting compliments on choosing the band. I think the best compliment was from my 82 year old aunt who whispered to me at the party, "I've been to a lot of 50th Wedding Anniversary celebrations, and this one is THE best----including mine!" She polka'd and truly enjoyed your music. I think your ability to play such a wide range of music and to keep the volume at a level to still allow conversation were large factors in keeping the crowd at the party until the facility shooed us out. Also, a personal thank-you for 1) working with my niece, allowing her to sing a song with the band and 2) allowing my small nephew to play your drums at the end of the night, and 3) learning "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" to play as the last song. I know that these are moments that everyone in my family will never forget. Best of luck to you and the rest of the Spectrum Band in your future endeavors. I only wish I had another party soon to plan so that I could work with you again. Sincerely, Maureen Bell -- 50th Wedding Anniversary venue: Our Lady Of The Snows Convention Center in Belleville, IL" - June 25, 2011
Maureen Bell (Daughter & Event Planner)
"Tim, I can't even begin to count the numerous compliments that I got from our guests on the band. You guys were awesome! There were so many people dancing that I didn't know had it in them. I had to kind of do a double-take! My grandmother, who is in her 80's and recently had her hip replaced, was out there all night shaking it the best she could! Haha. Personally, I can't ever remember dancing so joyfully and freely. What a great way to cap off just a perfect day! You've been an absolute pleasure to work with, professional in every way. I hope that somehow myself or someone I know will be looking to book a band in the future, because I'll know right where to go. Otherwise, we'll be sure to try to catch you when you play at Faust Park, right by our house. Thanks again for everything, Nathan -- Wedding reception venue: Mount Pleasant Winery in Augusta, MO" - June 24, 2011
Nathan Jones (Groom) - Chesterfield, MO
"This is a note from a client to our pianist (Mike Carosello) that performed for their ceremony as well as their reception ***Mike, I hope you can imagine your version of Led Zeppelin's Thank You in the background as you read this ;) That was so cool that you surprised me with that extra treat. I just wanted to say thanks again for doing such an awesome job at our wedding ceremony! You went above and beyond what I was expecting. I know everything didn't go exactly as we had planned. Guests arriving late made things a bit confusing and I should have given the wedding party better instructions on their musical cues. Then, the Reverend sort of just skipped the second music interlude. After all that, it turned out even better than I was hoping. Somehow you found a way to make it work. It was great how you cut in with Linus and Lucy for the kids. I wish I would've thought of that! The bride's processional was so beautiful and I love how you adapted that song. It truly was "just a perfect day." Thanks for everything, Nathan -- Wedding ceremony venue: Mount Pleasant Winery in Augusta, MO" - June 24, 2011
Nathan Jones (Groom) - Chesterfield, MO
"Hi Tim! Sorry to be so late in responding -- between our honeymoon and my moving to Maryland I haven't been online much. Thanks again to you and the band for playing at our reception. Everybody LOVED you guys and my family and I know we made the absolute right choice in booking you. If the situation ever arises, we'll definitely recommend you to friends in need of a band! Also, if a potential client expresses an interest in talking to any previous clients of yours, please feel free to pass along my email address -- I'd be happy to tell them how great our experience with you was :) Best, Liz -- Wedding reception venue: Whittemore House on Washington University Campus in St. Louis" - June 18, 2011
Liz W. (Bride) - Maryland
"This is a note from a client one week before his wedding day. Our pianist (Mike Carosello) is performing for their ceremony as well as their reception *** Hi Tim: One week away!!! I just wanted to let you know that Mike has been great to work with. He called yesterday and played me some of the songs I had selected for the ceremony over the phone. I had him adapt a song for the bride's processional (Strawberry Swing by Coldplay) and it sounded awesome! I decided not to ask him to come to rehearsal, but I'm going to have someone time each of the segments of the ceremony with a stopwatch so we can provide him with some time estimates. I know he's been off working with our singers too, providing them recordings to practice with. Anyways, just wanted to share some of my excitement! Let me know if anything comes up between now and the big day. Thanks, Nathan -- Wedding reception venue: Mount Pleasant Winery " - June 17, 2011
Nathan Jones (Groom) - Chesterfield, MO
"This is a note from a past client after I invited them to come see the band at our big public performance at Faust Park in 2011. Very nice! ********* Even though my wife and I aren't in St. Louis anymore, it's still great getting e-mails from our wedding band every now and then....it reminds us of how great that evening was and how much you guys rocked! Don't Stop Believing....in Spectrum, that is. Take care Tim, Michael & Elizabeth Brigham -- Wedding reception: August 22nd 2009 - Missouri Botanical Gardens" - June 17, 2011
Michael & Elizabeth Brigham (Bride & Groom)
"Spectrum Band: I just wanted to say what an incredible job the band did at our wedding. The music was absolutely beautiful and exactly what I wanted. All of you were amazing to work with. Thank you for being so great and making sure I got exactly what I was hoping for. Andy & Brittany Pfeifer -- Wedding reception venue: Hyatt in downtown St. Louis, MO" - May 29, 2011
Brittany & Andy Pfeifer (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim: We had a blast last night on the dance floor thanks to you! We have gotten tons of great reviews on "what a great band!" So thanks for entertaining our guests and providing us all with a fun dance party. We absolutely loved all three songs you learned for us, with Born to Run being an amazing ending! Thanks again! Best, Meg & Andrew -- Wedding reception venue: Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis" - May 14, 2011
Meghan & Andrew Schulte (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, Your band's performance played a large part in making it a special evening for us and all our guests. We look forward to hearing Spectrum again sometime. Lois and Jerry -- Wedding reception venue: Forest Hills Country Club" - May 7, 2011
Lois Moog (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"You guys were FABULOUS!!!!! Our guests really enjoyed Spectrum. Our co-chairs said you were a great get! Thanks again for coming and I hope everything went well for all of you. I need to check with the committee but I do believe we will book you for next year! Put me down as a reference! -- Red Gala for the American Diabetes Association at the University Plaza in Springfield, MO" - April 16, 2011
Carla Wade (American Diabetes Association Manager) - Springfield, MO
"You guys were amazing!!!!!! Thank you sooooo much for everything!!!!! Everyone was talking about how great you all were!!!!! Nicole -- Wedding reception venue: Millennium Hotel in downtown St. Louis, MO" - April 2, 2011
Nicole Persky (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Thanks Tim. It was a wonderful celebration and we are all very grateful that Spectrum could be part of it. Thanks for all your hard work and we appreciate all the band members and staff for helping us make Saturday night a night to remember. I apologize for not being available at the end of the night to greet all the band members and offer my sincere thanks. We had an emergency that I needed to attend to with the bride. No big deal, but one of her overnight bags got misplaced and I had to locate it and get it to their hotel at the end of the night. Sorry about that misfortune. I really wanted to personally thank you and the rest of the band for an awesome night of music. That was my lone regret for the evening. Thanks again for everything. We've had excellent feedback from many of our friends and family about everything, including the band. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone. Warmest regards, Gordon -- Wedding reception venue: Windows On Washington, St. Louis, MO" - March 26, 2011
Gordon Schnitzler (Father of the Bride) - Crescent, MO
"Tim: As always it was a pleasure to work with you guys! I hope to see you back in the space soon. Please know that we do suggest Spectrum to the brides who ask for entertainment recommendations! It's always nice to work with true professionals :) Best, Maggie -- Follow-up note from the manager at Palladium - St. Louis regarding the wedding on March 19, 2011" - March 21, 2011
Maggie Eichwald: Manager of Palladium-St. Louis
"Tim: Thanks for all the professionalism. I used to book bands in Colorado and you guys add new meaning to the word. I'll keep you in mind for future gigs and thanks for showing me your set-up. I have got to get with the times. Phil -- Wedding reception venue: Palladium St. Louis" - March 19, 2011
Phil Helfrich - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim, Just a note to let you know how pleased we were with Spectrum at Natalie and Seth's reception at the Whittemore House. The band was awesome and had family members dancing that we had never seen dance before! It was truly an amazing night for all!!! What a high energy band with so much talent from the instruments to the vocals. We especially loved "Sweet Home Alabama"! Fantastic job!!! Tim you were so professional and very easy to talk with during the planning process. Thank you! Ann Reed (transcribed from a beautiful handwritten note sent to the band) -- Wedding reception venue: Whittemore House on the campus of Washington University" - March 5, 2011
Ann Reed (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"The following note was received from an individual that had inquired about booking the band for their event. Unfortunately, I had to send them a note to notify them that someone else had booked the band. What a great note to have received from a very nice person! **** >>> Tim, Thank you for your email and I apologize for my delay in response. You have been by far one of the best venders in working with during this process. I wish you the best of luck and I very much appreciate your response, follow up, and professionalism. Thanks, Karoline" - January 12, 2011
Karoline Putnam - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Spectrum Band: Just wanted to thank you all for performing at our wedding in September! The day was absolutely perfect and your music made it that much more beautiful! We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thanks again, Mr. and Mrs. Konczak -- Wedding reception venue: Whittemore House at Washington University *** Note received on a Thank You card we received today from the bride and groom for their wedding on September 18, 2010" - January 7, 2011
Kimberly & Nicholas Konczak (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, All I can say is you got it. You did exactly what you are supposed to do. I wish all bands knew how to do exactly what you did for New Year's Eve. Thank you very much! We at Powers Entertainment will definitely keep you on the top of our short list for bands we recommend and hope to use you many times in the future. Tim please thank everyone in your band for us. I know it takes a team effort to pull off a night like that. Thanks again! Brian -- New Year's Eve Party Venue: Chateau on the Lake in Branson, MO **** This is a note from the owner of Powers Entertainment (www.powersentertainment.com) that booked Spectrum Band for this event. One of the most professional agents we've ever collaborated with for our performances." - January 3, 2011
Brian Powers of Powers Entertainment - Arranged entertainment for the NYE party at Chateau On The Lake in Branson, MO
"Thank you Tim! I tried several times to catch you at the breaks but continued to get called away. So sorry we did not meet face to face. We had numerous compliments on your band! The song selections were great and the dance floor was beautifully packed! :-) Our staff raved about the bands setup and minimal requirements from us. I still cannot get over that you don't have to conduct hour long sound checks! Too cool! Thanks again! We will definitely be telling our meeting planners and brides about you and the Spectrum Band for future events! I hope you have a wonderful New Year!! -- New Year's Eve Party Venue: Chateau on the Lake in Branson, MO" - January 3, 2011
Angela Davis - Director of Catering at Chateau On The Lake in Branson, MO
"Try Spectrum. We have several friends who have used them and are using them next year. They offer a nice variety of music and have fantastic musical talents. Plus, they are VERY responsive with communications. -- Response to an inquiry about bands that was posted on the stlwed.com web site's message board" - December 25, 2010
Post about band on www.stlwed.com message board
"Hi, Tim: We felt very good about how the entire evening went and Spectrum played a major role. It was fun from beginning to end ... even got my husband on the dance floor a few times (quite a shock to our three children)! I also saw people on the dance floor that I never imagined would be there. (That might have been where the good, the bad and the ugly came into play, but that's ok, I'm no Ginger Rogers either!) Live music was so important to Allison & Matt, and I know you more than met their hopes and expectations. I wouldn't hesitate to call you again (I do have another unmarried daughter), and would enthusiastically recommend you to others. Best wishes to you and the other band members for a Merry Christmas, and all the best in 2011! Sincerely, Jackie Schlipmann -- Wedding Reception Venue: Spring Lake Country Club in Quincy, IL" - December 18, 2010
Jackie Schlipmann (Mother of the Bride) - Quincy, IL
"Tim, We received many compliments about your band and we will keep you in mind for future events. Thanks! Megan -- Holiday Party Venue: St. Louis Contemporary Art Museum" - December 11, 2010
Megan Swisher of Novus International Inc. - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, Just checking to see if we could possibly book you again for next year. I loved your band and would love to have you perform again for us on December 2nd 2011 which is a Friday evening. Let me know! You are the talk of the town! Thanks, Lisa -- Holiday Party Venue: Lake of the Ozarks Country Club & Spa **** This is a note from a client two days after we performed for her company's holiday party. Love those repeat clients!" - December 6, 2010
Lisa Coleman of Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks - Performed for their holiday party on December 4, 2010
"Erica: My wife and I, as well as our daughter, Julie, and her now husband, Danny, were totally thrilled with Spectrum Band, and working with Tim. My daughter probably would have been satisfied with a good DJ, but I insisted on a big band, and none of us were disappointed. I hired them because cost was comparable, they were easy to work with, Tim took all of our worries away as we approached Julie's special day, and the music played was based on the choices that we gave them, and ones they then chose consisent with the mood we wanted...they were very flexible, and we are sure they adjusted on the fly as the partiers immediately warmed up to them. Young and old raved about the performance and the personality of all of the band members. We also had their small group play during the serving of drinks, etc. You are welcome to call our daughter, Julie, who is temporarily at our home with her husband before going on assignment with Campus Crusade for Christ, and she can give you her personal observations as well..XXX-XXX-XXXX. Our best wishes and prayers for your wedding, and a wonderful celebration. As an aside, Josie Littlepage at Cosmopolitan Events was also a dream to work with. Rene Lusser ***** This is an e-mail sent from a past client to a bride that wanted answers to specific questions about Spectrum before she booked the band." - October 27, 2010
Rene Lusser (Father of the Bride) - Chesterfield, MO
"Tim, Thank you so much for the spectacular music the night of the wedding :) Everyone was so pleased with the music and just as you appreciate a packed dance floor till the end of the night I appreciate a band that's worth dancing to, as do all my energy abundant friends. I really can't say enough great things about the music or how great you were to deal with proceeding the evening. Thank you so much for everything. Spectrum is at the top of my list for future events as well as recommendations, including the one I just gave to a prospective client of yours. Thank you so much, Alice -- Wedding reception venue: Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis, MO" - October 16, 2010
Alice Colletti (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Spectrum Band - We are now four months post-wedding and we are still hearing rave reviews about our wedding reception from our guests - more specifically about our band. Thank you for making our wedding dance so unforgettable for us and our guests. Even those in Vienna, MO not at the wedding sat outside and enjoyed your music coming from the farm. We bet you didn't know you were entertaining the entire town! Thank you again - we can't tell you how much we enjoyed your talent! Angie & John Schwartze -- Wedding reception venue: Private Ranch in Vienna, MO on June 5, 2010" - October 10, 2010
Angie & John Schwartze (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"We just want to say thank you so much for playing at our wedding! The band was AWESOME (as always!). We all so appreciate everything! We had many compliments on how great you guys were. We had a wonderful time at our wedding and are happy you could be part of it! The afternoon was wonderful! -- Wedding reception venue: The Landings at Spirit Airport in Chesterfield, MO" - October 10, 2010
Jennie and Karen Phon (Bride & Mother of Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim: Many thanks to you and the rest of the band for a great evening on Sunday! We really enjoyed the music and the dancing...what a great sound y'all have. Our guests were having a great time and really enjoying themselves. I think I forgot to tell you we had a few dancers in the group. They are great fun to watch in action. Again, thank you. I will be sure to spread the word about what a great time we had with Spectrum! Ann -- Wedding reception venue: Piper Palm House in Tower Grove, MO" - October 3, 2010
Ann Chandler (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Thank you guys for such a wonderful job. Everyone had a great time not in any small part due to the great music. You did an amazing job and were so easy to work with since the beginning. If you ever need a reference, put us down. Thanks again. Cyndi -- Wedding reception venue: Crowne Plaza in Clayton, MO" - October 2, 2010
Cyndi Stegmeyer (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Spectrum Band, Thank you so much for the amazing job on the Anderson/Kraus wedding. We can't wait to work with you again soon! Warmest wishes, Lacy -- Wedding reception venue: Chaumette Winery in Sainte Genevieve, MO" - September 25, 2010
Lacy Branch (Owner: Lacy Branch Events)
"Dear Tim, Thank you very much! What else could we have wished for: NOTHING! A professional, kind, generous in spirit and personal touch band. You all did an outstanding job! My only regret is that I did not get to spend more time telling you all this and personally welcoming each of you to Nicholas and Kimberly's wedding. It went by in a flurry and you all were there for us, JUST LIKE YOU PROMISED! Thank you from the bottom of my happy heart! Best wishes to all of you for continued success! Cindy -- Wedding reception venue: Whittemore House on Washington University Campus" - September 18, 2010
Cindy Charlton (Mother of the Groom) - St. Charles, MO
"Dear Tim: Well, it started out a bit gloomy, and wet, but by the end we had a pretty nice day. Thank you for your participation in the 2010 Harvesfest by providing the terrific musical entertainment of the day. People don't really make audiences at our event but they enjoy the music from all around the park and we heard many positive comments about your performance. I particularly enjoyed it and as you could see I had no problem embarrassing my daughter by dancing. Thanks again, and we look forward to working with you again in the future. Sincerely, Pam Reynolds -- Harvestfest for the City of Hazelwood, MO" - September 11, 2010
Pam Reynolds (Facility Manager for the City of Hazelwood) - Hazelwood, MO
"One of the best decisions you can make is to have Spectrum Band play at the wedding. People who attended are still talking about how great they were. They were extremely professional and the music was fantastic! We too had concerns about the space but it worked out just great. We had 120 people in attendance. The dance floor stayed packed all night but was never too crowded. Many folks also enjoyed being in the blue dining room across the hall as well where they could watch the dancing and listen to the music. -- Wedding reception venue: Whittemore House on Washington University Campus" - August 30, 2010
Kevin Sooner (Past client that provided this recommendation to a bride considering hiring Spectrum - She did...)
"Tim, Thanks for taking the extra effort to prepare the files for the speeches - lots of compliments from the guests. I know they all enjoyed your music - we certainly did. You exceeded our expectations. Everything went exceptionally well throughout the weekend - the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner, the ceremony at St Joseph, the reception, and a brunch at Mal Maison. We are all pretty tired, but it is a joyful tiredness. Best regards, David Copeland -- Wedding reception venue: Renaissance Grand Crystal Ballroom in downtown St. Louis" - August 28, 2010
David Copeland (Father of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: I know I said this Saturday night but we had so many compliments on the band everyone kept saying how awesome you were so thank you for helping making the night more memorable. Thanks again, Carolyn -- Wedding reception venue: Renaissance Grand Crystal Ballroom in downtown St. Louis" - August 28, 2010
Carolyn Weiss (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"The following note was received from an audience member that attended our public concert at New Town in St. Charles. What a great note to have received from a very nice person! **** >>> Tim, Just wanted to let you know that the band "Rocks my world"!!! Second time seeing you this past week at New Town. The perfection, the timing, the overall sound, the personalities, the planning and execution, the interaction with the audience, and of course, MARY!! Oh my, what a smile and oh what a voice!!! Every time I see you guys I just feel so great!! You guys really make for a special treat at any occasion. I especially enjoy the tunes by Chicago! Looking forward to seeing you all again soon. Best Regards, Joel Kabak " - August 17, 2010
Joel Kabak (Attended Spectrum performance on August 14, 2010) - New Town St. Charles, MO
"The following note was received from a bride that booked Spectrum after coming to audition the band when we performed for a wedding reception at the Palladium - St. Louis. She was in the process of listening to different bands during her quest for entertainment for her own wedding reception. It's a great testament to how important it is to have a "professional" engineer in charge of the sound and lighting for your reception rather than having one of the musicians making approximations with the mixing board adjustments from the stage. **** >>> "Dear Tim, We loved seeing you guys perform, and we were incredibly impressed with the quality of the sound - that sound engineer really does his job, huh!? We had just come from a different band that was way too loud and difficult to hear the vocals, so it was a nice contrast. Thanks again for letting me come out! Amber"" - August 15, 2010
Amber Watters (Spectrum client for her wedding on January 29, 2011) - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim: I told you up front that a great band with a big sound was a priority for me at our daughter's wedding, and you and your group were exactly what I dreamed of, and far more. Everything from start to finish was handled with the utmost of professionalism, working with Julie and Danny and us so patiently, and including your kind note several days before the wedding assuring us that you would be at the site timely, and not to have any worries. The gentleman who handled the announcements was great, and the music was phenomenal. We got many compliments on your band, and the music chosen. You brought an already 'dancing crowd' to their feet for much fun throughout the night. Thanks also for providing the maximum amount of music without a break, due to the number of toasts. Again, your participation helped make the evening as enjoyable as it was for everyone, and we are most grateful. I will be pleased to recommend you and your band to anyone and everyone. Sincerely grateful. Rene & JoAnn Lusser -- Wedding reception venue: The Studio at St. Albans" - August 7, 2010
Rene & JoAnn Lusser (Parents of the Bride) - Chesterfield, MO
"You all are a class act, Tim, and everyone enjoyed dancing to your music. I only wish we could reserve you for another occasion; I will definitely pass on your name with highest regards. Thank you again for a lovely evening, and I look forward to seeing you at Faust Park next year. Take care, and let us know if we can ever be of assistance. Sincerely, Debbie Koch -- Wedding reception venue: Renaissance Grand Crystal Ballroom in downtown St. Louis" - July 10, 2010
Debbie Koch (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Thanks Tim. Everyone enjoyed the party and had a great time. Thank you for everything. Sean -- Wedding reception venue: Les Bourgeois Vineyards in Rocheport, MO" - July 3, 2010
Sean Smith (Groom)
"Tim, Thanks for the great music. Your team was excellent and we all enjoyed dancing to the selections. Also thanks for passing along the speeches, they will be great memories. Jack Drobnick -- Wedding reception venue: Les Bourgeois Vineyards in Rocheport, MO" - July 3, 2010
Jack Drobnick (Father of the Bride)
"Tim, thank you so much. The band was exceptional today. We received great compliments from so many of our guests and Kara and I were extremely happy. We had so many guests ask about the band and where we found you, so we'll definitely recommend you to anyone looking for THE premier event band. Thanks again! Tim & Kara -- Wedding reception venue: Oliva on the Hill in St. Louis" - June 19, 2010
Tim Pearson (Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Thanks Tim for your efforts and help in making the reception a hit. We had a great time (and hope you did too). The band was awesome! Thanks again, Eric -- Wedding reception venue: Xavier Ballroom in St. Louis" - June 12, 2010
Eric Wohlstadter (Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: Thanks for everything. We had such a great time and everyone is raving about the band. You guys were great. A couple of the neighbors that were not at the wedding commented on how good you were. They sat out on their porches and listened all night. Thanks again for everything and I hope to get some pics of you guys playing. As soon as I get them from the photographer I will send them along. Have a great summer, John and Angie. -- Wedding reception venue: Private Ranch in Vienna, MO" - June 5, 2010
John Schwartze (Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim and all: Thanks so much for the wonderful music your group provided for our daughter's wedding. We felt like we were very fortunate to have such professional musicians be a part of this family event. From the moment that you all started playing to the end of the evening's event, I received band compliment after band compliment. I can truly state that everyone enjoyed the Spectrum 'sound.' To your credit, our guest responded positively - with a full dance floor from beginning to end. I have been happily recommending Spectrum to others. It is the least I can do for the service that we received. Thanks again, Deb Hutti -- Wedding reception venue: The Hermann Hill Vineyard and Inn" - May 15, 2010
Deb Hutti (Mother of the Bride) - Charleston, IL
"Spectrum Band: Thank you SO much for playing at our reception!! We couldn't have asked for a better band!! Everyone is still raving about how good you are!! We all had such a blast and we credit a lot of that to your music! Thanks, too, for making everything so easy! It was nice not to have to stress about the music. Thanks again! Heather and Sean Kelly -- Wedding reception venue: The Hermann Hill Vineyard and Inn" - May 15, 2010
Heather and Sean Kelly (Bride & Groom) - Springfield, MO
"Tim, We thoroughly enjoyed having you as our band last night. Everyone I spoke to absolutely loved you guys. They all remarked about how fun and good you were. Tell your vocalist she made both me and our other daughter, Meghan cry with her version of "Never Alone". It was absolutely beautiful and I am glad to have made an impact on your band. We are certainly recovering from the party, and are doing well today. Working with you made our job much easier and was a thorough pleasure. We will definitely keep you in mind for future needs and will recommend you to our family and friends. Take care and have a wonderful New Year. Sincerely, Geri Macauley -- Wedding reception venue: The Coronado" - January 2, 2010
Geri Macauley (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Thanks Tim! My entire experience working with you and Spectrum Band has been refreshingly professional. I have never (in my 35 years as a music biz pro) experienced any band leader that topped your attention to detail, client communication, preparation, and quality of service. You made my job easy by giving our client (and myself) comforting peace of mind. It was clear from start to finish that Spectrum Band would provide for all our client's needs and wishes. To say "job well done" is an understatement! Sincerely, Steve Walker -- Booking agent for a holiday corporate event at Rend Lake in Benton, IL" - December 5, 2009
Steve Walker (Agent for ESB Entertainment www.esbentertainment.com) - Indianapolis, IN
"Tim and the band were amazing! Our guests screamed for an ENCORE at the end of the night. I used to book and promote bands in college and the service Tim provided exceeded all of my experience with professional agents/routers/managers (I booked Dave Matthews, Counting Crows, Bill Cosby...etc). I would highly recommend this band to any of my friends, especially those with as discerning musical tastes as my husband and I have. -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - November 19, 2009
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation on behalf of Spectrum Band. I had chosen Spectrum based on the recommendation of our florist, Mr. Randy Sharnel of Artistry Floral. At the time, I was living in New York and needed to coordinate my daughter's wedding reception by either the telephone or the Internet. Mr. Tim Callihan, Spectrum's manager, spent numerous hours on the telephone trying to coordinate every little detail necessary to make my daughter's day perfect. To our delight, Spectrum had an outstanding web site that listed all of their songs with live recordings. What a fabulous way to hear their talented musicians! This made choosing the music entertaining and simple. Spectrum is a wonderful and talented group. My family and friends raved about the band and everything was done to perfection! Our friends and family are still raving about what a fun time they were! They were, as my daughter's new father in-law stated, "very classy!". We all look forward to having another big function just so we can have them perform for us again! Yours truly, Noreen A. Roubian (mother of the bride) -- Wedding reception venue: Crowne Plaza in Clayton, MO" - November 14, 2009
Noreen A. Roubian (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"I previously hired Spectrum Band to perform at my wedding and I would like to recommend them to anyone planning a wedding reception or special event. When making the decision of which band to hire for our wedding, the Spectrum Band outweighed the rest because of their quick responses, recommendations from their customers, and their extensive song list. We were able to stop by another wedding at which they were playing and the mother of the bride came and told us how happy she was with them. That made our decision for us. We were very pleased! They played the sax and piano for the first two hours but had the floor set up for the entire 9-piece band before anyone even arrived at the venue. The songs they played kept people of all ages on the dance floor...and it was packed until the end of the last song...with people asking for more! Stephanie Vogt -- Wedding reception venue: Rose of the Hill, St. Louis, MO" - November 7, 2009
Stephanie Vogt (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: As my fiance and I made plans for our upcoming wedding, we checked out several bands but none met our strict requirements. Finally a friend of a friend recommended Spectrum. We never got a chance to check you out prior to the wedding, but after asking around, we decided that we didn't need to. This was the affordable, large band that we were looking for who had both a male and female singer and a song range that could easily fit our large, diverse group. We had an untraditional wedding, and because we had to put the entire ceremony and reception together, we had lots of questions. You were exceptional about quickly answering the hundreds of questions we had about almost everything (from group dance options to suggestions for speakers and microphones). Once the big day finally arrived, everything fell into place perfectly. Even though we had never seen the band live, we felt as if we had. All of the requests we had (specialty dances, music played, etc) were followed exactly and the band was friendly and flexible with changes we had even made last minute! Finally, throughout the night we had person after person asking us how we had found this "amazing" band. The band had wowed everyone from my conservative grandmother to my rock-loving friends. We will recommend Spectrum Band to anyone and everyone. Gina and Casey Braden -- Wedding reception venue: The Heart of St. Charles" - October 30, 2009
Gina and Casey Braden (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tracey and I would like to recommend Spectrum Band to anyone needing live music! Spectrum's performance at our wedding reception was superb. The nine-piece band's rich sound, diverse repertoire, and energetic style pleased our guests of all ages and kept the dance floor filled throughout the night. The band's manager, Tim Callihan, went out of his way to be responsive and attentive to our needs. His helpful, practical advice and willingness to accommodate our special requests enabled us to have a truly memorable and personalized evening of entertainment. Spectrum exceeded all our expectations and made our reception a truly magnificent event! John and Tracey Lowell -- Wedding reception venue: The Sheldon in the Louis Spiering Room in St. Louis, MO" - October 24, 2009
John and Tracey Lowell (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"I would certainly like to recommend the Spectrum Band to anyone for their wedding or event! They performed at my wedding and the music was wonderful and the professionalism shown by Tim and the band far exceeded expectations. In searching for the perfect band for our wedding day we came across testimonials of others recommending Tim and the Spectrum Band - and they were spot on. Over the months leading up to the wedding Tim was always a phone call or an email away to answer any questions and help resolve any issues that came up during the planning process - allowing us some peace of mind. As we were mulling over a set list for the wedding we wanted to have a mix of music from 20s era jazz to 80s pop and they played it all to perfection ensuring the dance floor was packed all night. During and after the wedding reception the guests, including aunts and uncles in the 70s and friends in our age group, all commented on how much fun the band was. Thanks to Spectrum! Sincerely, Kevin Stenson -- Wedding reception venue: The St. Louis Women's Club in St. Louis, MO" - October 3, 2009
Kevin Stenson (Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"For the price I payed, the quality of service was great. They stayed longer than expected and performed beautifully. This vendor is highly recommended by myself and my wife. -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - September 13, 2009
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Hi Tim!! The band was PERFECT!!!! Thank u thank u thank u!!! We're headed to Maui now but will be sure to send a check for the overtime the day we get back if that is alright. Also I can't remember, how many people were in the band? We want to make sure and include a gratuity. Thanks for making our wedding sooo perfect. We will be recommending Spectrum to everyone! Hope you are having a great vacation on Maui. ........... (upon Elise's return)....... Just got back from Maui and the check is in the mail on its way to you. Thanks soo much again for everything. I have already had several people ask who my band was for my wedding (bc they thought you were sooo great) and I have passed along your name. One of my friends already tried getting you but you guys are already booked. Bummer! Anyway, thanks for everything. If I ever need a band in the future, I will definitely be utilizing you. Thanks so much! Elise Hackmann -- Wedding reception venue: The Missouri Athletic Club, St. Louis, MO" - September 12, 2009
Elise Hackmann (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Hello Tim: My thanks are long overdue for such a great performance by your band. You all were fantastic! Very classy and talented. My guests and Joe and I had a great time, and you all really got the crowd dancing. It was an amazing day for us, and the music made it all that much better! It was so nice not to have to worry about that aspect of the reception. I knew you all would do a great job, and you did not disappoint. Please pass along my thanks to all of the band. We'll always remember what a great time we had that day. I'll definitely recommend your band to others and call you next time I have another big shindig. Sincerely, Katey and Joe Darpel -- Wedding reception venue: Greenbriar Country Club, St. Louis, MO" - September 5, 2009
Katey and Joe Darpel (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: You guys are awesome! I think everyone had a great time and really enjoyed the music. I will have to say that as much as I enjoyed it, I'm glad Forum is over for another year. The Texas folks are already planning for next year in San Antonio. Wishing you much success in the future! Mary --- Annual Gala for Institute of Governmental Purchasing at the Renaissance Grand Hotel, St. Louis, MO" - August 26, 2009
Mary Derrington (Event Coordinator) - St. Louis, MO
"Hey Tim & the Band: We really enjoyed hearing your music at the Presidential Banquet last week. You were awesome! --- Annual Gala for Institute of Governmental Purchasing at the Renaissance Grand Hotel, St. Louis, MO" - August 26, 2009
NIGP Local Planning Committee - St. Louis, MO
"Thanks Tim! Michael and I had the best time as did our guests. We received several comments about how amazing you guys were. Thanks for being so accommodating and indulging all of our karaoke endeavors! We love great music and you guys FAR exceeded our expectations. We will refer all of our friends to you getting married here in the future. You and the band were amazing! Our guests screamed for an ENCORE at the end of the night. I used to book and promote bands in college and the service you provided exceeded all of my experience with professional agents/routers/managers (I booked Dave Matthews, Counting Crows, Bill Cosby...etc). I would highly recommend Spectrum Band to any of my friends, especially those with as discerning musical tastes as my husband and I have. Thank you again for a truly magical night! Best, Elizabeth and Michael -- Wedding reception venue: The Missouri Botanical Gardens (Monsanto Hall), St. Louis, MO" - August 22, 2009
Elizabeth Brigham (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim: Sorry that it has taken me so long to get back to you!! We actually read your email the morning after the wedding and were so very touched that you put it together so quickly. We received SEVERAL comments regarding the Band and know that we couldn't have chosen better entertainment for our wedding (or for anything else for that matter!!). Things are going really well here, as we are quickly decorating and unpacking in our new apartment. The honeymoon was fantastic, just like the wedding. I really had a wonderful time working with you over the past year and was even more pleased with the final result. I cannot express how thankful I am that you were able to learn the mother/groom son. Anthony's Mom was very touched by that gesture, as were Anthony & I. Thank you again so much! Best, Julie & Anthony -- Wedding reception venue: The Coronado, St. Louis, MO" - August 8, 2009
Julie Chambers (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: Thank you again for speaking with me this past week. Something that I have already enjoyed about you is your promptness in response, as well as your checking-in emails about the status of our wedding plans. Such attention has really made me (and my fiance, mom, and maid of honor!) value the services provided by the Spectrum band. It's obviously a strong priority that we enjoy the band, which we certainly did on Thursday and via online, but it helps to know that you really take into account our wishes and vision. With all of that being said, I would like to formally reserve the Spectrum Band for August 8, 2009 for the Hofmeister-Chambers wedding. -- Note received from Julie in June of 2008 to let me know she has decided to book Spectrum for her wedding" - August 7, 2009
Julie Hofmeister (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: The band was great, everybody had a fantastic time. No one wanted you to stop playing when the reception was over! Thanks for your help and working with me to make it a great time. I will look you up if I have another event and need some entertainment. Planning and organizing a wedding is very time consuming and requires tying up a lot of loose ends. One of the many great things was the pre-made checklist you provided to make sure that everything is taken care of. Once the list was completed, you contacted me to go over the list, gave me your expert opinion and then you took care of the rest. Talk about easy and hassle free! The performance was second to none. There was only one problem. You were so good that no one wanted to leave! We seriously had a hard time getting people out of the reception hall. You even let us do karaoke! No one saw that coming. You were also good about accepting requests from the guests as well. The band was one less thing to have to worry about. Spectrum handled our wedding with professionalism and great flexibility to accommodate our guests. You will be my first call for any future entertainment needs. Thanks again. Scott M. Lowenberg -- Wedding reception venue: Country Inn & Suites in Quincy, IL" - August 1, 2009
Scott M. Lowenberg (Groom) - Quincy, IL
"Tim, You were great! Thanks so much for the audio, too. The reception was wonderful and you played a large part in that. We were extremely pleased with Spectrum's performance and music at Becca and Stephen's wedding in July. The band consists of excellent musicians whose performance was one of the key elements in making the wedding reception such a fun and memorable celebration for our family and friends. I would highly recommend Spectrum to anyone considering using this band as part of their special day. Judy Keffer -- Wedding reception venue: St. Louis History Museum, St. Louis, MO" - July 25, 2009
Judy Keffer (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim!! I would like to recommend Spectrum Band to anyone and I can't say enough about the experience that Spectrum gave at our wedding reception! They truly added life to the party and it would not have been nearly as much fun!! They were so accommodating to our requests and made it an unforgettable night! Both of my sisters used Spectrum at their weddings, so it was only natural to have Spectrum come to our reception. I recommend them to everyone I know! I can't tell you how many people came up to us during the reception saying that it was the best reception they have ever been too. Thank you to Spectrum for an unforgettable evening! Stephen Kruse -- Wedding reception venue: St. Louis History Museum, St. Louis, MO" - July 25, 2009
Stephen Kruse (Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: Beth and I wanted to thank you for the wonderful job you did at our wedding. The music truly makes the wedding great and you guys definitely lived up to your reputation. The dance floor was crowded from start to finish, which is a great compliment to you. Beth and I have already viewed some pictures of the dancing and wish we could do it all over again. I would be honored to recommend you to anyone looking for great live music. Weddings are very hectic, and the patience and cooperation Spectrum Band had with both Beth and I made everything go much smoother. Spectrum Band's experience with these types of events and their advice given to assure everyone enjoys a wonderful time is invaluable. We know we can't re-live the wedding but are trying to duplicate the fun we had. Thanks for everything. It was a hectic time for both Beth and I and your patience made everything go much smoother. John Strahlman -- Wedding reception venue: St. Louis Woman's Club, St. Louis, MO" - June 27, 2009
John Strahlman (Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: Thank You. Your band was amazing. I couldn't count on my fingers and toes how many times I was asked the band's name, where I found them, or was given a compliment in regards to Spectrum. No doubt in our minds, the band made the evening. No complaints. At all. We did have a pretty good dancing crew...but as you said...it works with the band and the band worked with the crowd. No DJ could have gotten everyone together that way. Young and old enjoyed every song. I am not sure if the band was upset with having to stop their set to play the Cha Cha slide, but we really appreciate it. I had taught my mom a few weeks back how to dance to the song, and she really wanted to dance. I dropped the ball on telling the engineer which break to use those songs, he asked, and I forgot to give him a firm answer. BUT, when Patrick asked your lead singer...she obliged. Thank You from the bottom of our hearts. I have a sister on the verge of getting married, and you can bet my parents will be calling. Amazing. Simply amazing. I truly appreciate everything you've helped us with. Please tell your band the same. Best Wishes, and Thank You. With Love, Kelli and Patrick -- Wedding reception venue: Bogey Hills Country Club in St. Peters, MO" - June 20, 2009
Kelli Clarence (Bride) - St. Peters, MO
"Tim: You have been a pleasure to work with and I've appreciated your responsiveness throughout the planning process. It's easy to understand why Spectrum comes so highly recommended. Please let the band know how much we enjoyed the performance. Our guests also loved the music and have given you several compliments since the event. Most importantly, though, you delivered exactly the ambiance for which the groom and I hoped. We had such a great time dancing the night away! Thanks again. We wish you continued success. - Anne -- Wedding reception venue: Champaign Country Club in Champaigh, IL" - June 6, 2009
Anne Chalasani (Bride) - San Francisco, CA
"Hi Tim: It was a pleasure meeting you guys and having you perform at our wedding. It was a very fun evening (well, I should say day for me) but unfortunately, it went by so fast. Now, we are back to work and excited to start our life together as a married couple. Thank you again. The best to you all. Luciana -- Wedding reception venue: Windows On Washington" - April 24, 2009
Luciana Elder (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Hello Tim - A huge thank you to the entire band for a wonderful performance! You set the tone for the evening and it was an upbeat, positive experience. Your band is terrific and I will happily recommend Spectrum to anyone who is looking for live entertainment. We appreciate your professionalism and your talent. Thanks again. Mimi & Steve Baden -- Wedding reception venue: Meadowbrook Country Club" - April 18, 2009
Mimi & Steve Baden (Parents of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"When I began planning my wedding, one of the few things I knew that I wanted was a band that would play music that people of all ages would like and keep everyone on the dance floor. I found that, and MORE, in Spectrum. Not only was Spectrum the perfect band for that night, but they were wonderful to deal with throughout the entire wedding process. They learned a new song for my first dance. When my Mother-in-law was really struggling with finding that perfect song for her Mother/Son Dance, they helped her just as if they were dealing with me. They helped me plan a schedule for the evening and were very, very involved in making sure that our wedding night was perfect from start to finish. When I think about my wedding, which I still do a lot, I always think of how glad I am that we were entertained all night by such an amazing band. We enjoyed them so much, that my husband, myself, our two families and several of our guests from the wedding went to see them in June at Faust Park. I would, and have, recommended Spectrum to ANYONE who is planning a wedding. They truly helped to make our wedding magical! Thank you- Abby DePriest -- Wedding reception venue: Meadowbrook Country Club" - April 18, 2009
Abby DePriest (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Spectrum Band made finding a wedding band so simple and easy. My husband and I were debating back and forth with my parents over getting a band or a DJ. My parents won in the end and I have to admit they were right. The band made our wedding more elegant and kept the party going. The dance floor was full the entire evening. Tim Callihan was so easy to work with and gave us piece of mind. Thank you Spectrum Band!! -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - March 31, 2009
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Wow! What a spectacular evening! Many thanks to you ALL who helped make Support Dogs Tacky Ball such a successful evening. From before dinner to the last dance the music was a perfect complement to the event. From both of us and everyone at Support Dogs, many, many thanks. Mark & Peggy Holly" - March 28, 2009
Mark & Peggy Holly (Board Members for Support Dogs, Inc.) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: Been sick this week but am back cleaning up the aftermath! The band was great. And the band was generous- $500 donation to sponsor a dog. That is great. The band was a big hit and I was glad you finally got to play! Who'd of thought!? Ann -- Tacky Ball Benefit Auction and Dance for Support Dogs Inc. at Kemp Auto Museum " - March 28, 2009
Ann Weinerth (Director of Develoment for Support Dogs, Inc.) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: You guys were great last night and everyone had a great time with a huge portion of their enjoyment coming from the band. Thanks again. Bill Tallman -- Wedding reception venue: Carbondale Civic Center in Carbondale, IL" - February 21, 2009
Bill Tallman (Father of the Bride) - Carbondale, IL
"Tim: I can't thank you and the band enough. The music was absolutely fantastic and your group ( as your website accurately depicts) is extremely professional, helpful and kind. Finding out that you had a hospice connection made it seem even more special. Although we did not have quite as high of a turn out as I had hoped (there was about 85 people there - I was hoping for 100-125) the event was a huge success as our crude totals are over $9,000 so far (made up of event sponsors, ticket sales, auction and misc. donations). I hope the band had a good time and a safe drive home. I will definitely be promoting the band to anyone and everyone who needs entertainment! Thank you again - I can't say it enough! Wishing you all the best in 2009, Stephanie -- Fundraising event for Hospice of Northeast Missouri in Kirksville, MO" - February 20, 2009
Stephanie Byrum (Event Coordinator) - Kirksville, MO
"Tim, You are highly talented, easy to work with, and very professional as a group. I received so many compliments on the band for many weeks and months after the event. The dance floor was packed all evening involving all the guests, young and old, as well as family members and wedding party. Colleen is our only daughter, so won't be planning other weddings, but happy to refer you to anyone I may think is looking for a band. Please feel free to have people call or e-mail me for a reference. I hope all interested brides to be are as lucky as my daughter in making SPECTRUM part of their special day. I found a cute couple, dressed appropriately in the hall listening and I invited them in so they could see you. Not sure if they took me up on my offer, but it was genuine. Peggy -- Wedding reception venue: The Marriott West in Chesterfield, MO" - January 3, 2009
Peggy Lorenz (Mother of Bride) - Chesterfield, MO
"This band was totally professional. Tim (manger) was timely and alway was reachable by phone or email. The dance floor was always full and we made our own CD's while they took a break, but they had theirs too! We highly recommend this band. -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - December 31, 2008
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"You will not go wrong with this band!! The dance floor was full all night long. We made our own CD's to play during their breaks but they do provide theirs too. Tim (the manager) was always available by phone leading up to the wedding and returned my phone calls promptly. Don't waste your time looking any place else, this is the band for your wedding. They play all kinds of music and they are very professional. Listen to their songs on the website...awesome. -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - December 30, 2008
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Set the mood perfectly for the night. These guys were a heck of a lot of fun!!! -- Review of the band that was posted on the weddingwire.com web site (http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/spectrum-band-chesterfield/1e7ade1e347cdd43.html)" - December 15, 2008
Review from past client on www.weddingwire.com
"Tim, Thanks so much, everything was wonderful. I loved the music (as you could tell I didn't leave the dance floor!) and we also received so many compliments on your band. Thanks for everything and I will definitely recommend you to friends! Emily -- Wedding reception venue: The Coronado Ballroom in St. Louis" - December 13, 2008
Emily Kozicki (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, the music was the BEST!!! You play such a great mix for all ages. Everyone commented on how great the band was. Thank you for all you did to make the wedding even more special and more fun!! I have 2 more girls!!! Have a great holiday. Thank you, Cathy -- Wedding reception venue: Frontenac Hilton in St. Louis" - December 6, 2008
Cathy Graham (Mother of the Bride) - Ogden, UT
"Dear Tim, Thank you so much for your sweet note. I'm glad you enjoyed us as much as we enjoyed you! I can't tell you how many compliments we had during the night on what a great band you are. You really made the evening a huge success, I can't thank you enough. If you ever need a recommendation, have anyone call me or Steve, we will talk their heads off about how wonderful you are! Thanks again for making our wedding the best it could be. Christy -- Wedding reception venue: St. Louis Club in Clayton, MO" - November 22, 2008
Christy Mattis (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, We want to thank you and the band for being such an important part of our wedding day. The music was perfect! Elizabeth and Andrew -- Wedding reception venue: Riverbend Chapel in Washington, MO" - November 15, 2008
Elizabeth Watkins (Bride) - Union, MO
"Tim, Sorry for the delay in responding - I've been out of email contact while we were on our honeymoon. We would like to thank the band for the wonderful music - I know everyone had a great time and we have heard many compliments about the band. We appreciate you all staying and playing for an extra half hour! I will drop the check in the mail today. Best wishes, Shannon -- Wedding reception venue: Grand Hall at the Hyatt in Union Station" - November 8, 2008
Shannon Joerger (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim! I just wanted to thank you and the rest of the band for the fabulous entertainment. Since the wedding all we have heard about was how great the band was and how much everyone enjoyed themselves(some a little too much as you could see!). I'm sorry this is late in coming! By the way, my parents' friend loved your motown medley and might be contacting you about playing at his retirement party! So maybe more business to come your way! Thanks again, Molly McGauley -- Wedding reception venue: Westport Sheraton" - October 25, 2008
Molly McGauley (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim - I just have to say that you were awesome! We got so many compliments and it was obvious to me that everyone was really enjoying your music and having a great time. The groom only had one request for the reception and that was to have a live band and I know he was very pleased that we had you provide the entertainment. We will definitely recommend you to everyone we know that is in need of great entertainment. Thank you for being such a big part of such a big day in our daughter and her new husband's life. You helped to make it a glorious start to their new life together! Thanks again! Mike & Liz Ackley -- Wedding reception venue: Windows On Washington" - August 31, 2008
Mike & Liz Ackley (Parents of the Bride) - Fairview Heights, IL
"Thank you for doing such a great job!!! We have received many, many compliments on the entire evening including the music. Thank you again and we will remember you in 5 years when we do it again. It was very nice meeting all of you! Thanks. Missy -- 25th Anniversary party for Pauwels Transformer Company at Knights Of Columbus in Washington, MO" - August 23, 2008
Missy Cox (Event Coordinator) - Washington, MO
"Tim, Just a quick note to thank you and your musicians. They made our wedding luncheon very enjoyable. Even my 84 year old mother loved the piano music, and she could name most of the songs that were played. Most of my guests commented on the lovely music and how nice it made the event seem enjoyable. I would highly recommend your group for other events. Thank you so much. Sharon Reif -- Wedding luncheon at the Frontenac Hilton with a performance by our duo of piano and upright acoustic bass" - August 16, 2008
Sharon Reif (Mother of the Bride) - Oak Brook, IL
"Tim, The band was wonderful. We received compliments from many of our guests on the polish and overall quality of Spectrum. I think the proof was on the dance floor, which was packed throughout the reception. You guys did a great job with our song preferences, and we were very happy with everything that was played, especially Sweet Caroline which was a crowd favorite. Sincerely, Ryan -- Wedding Reception venue: Kemoll's Top of the Met" - August 9, 2008
Ryan Graciano (Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, The band was great! I received so many compliments on the music. I think you could tell by my enthusiastic dancing friends, they were really into the music and having a wonderful time. Jamie and Jake too!! I so appreciate your prompt responses in emailing and your kindness in helping us plan, what my daughter told me today was "the time of her life". Thanks for being a part of it. I will always highly recommend Spectrum. Sherry -- Wedding Reception venue: Puck's Restaurant at the St. Louis Art Museum" - June 29, 2008
Sherry Schmidt (Mother of the Bride) - Chesterfield, MO
"Hi Tim: You were so sweet to send a note of thanks--WE are the ones that should be thanking you! I can't tell you how many compliments we received for our entire evening of music. Jeff's dad was one of many that loved the cocktail and dinner combo (trust me, he's a tough customer when it comes to music) and we were surprised to see a three-piece combo instead of just the piano and bass! And the whole band rocked the house and was just awesome! People were on the dance floor from the beginning to the end. So many of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever attended. Of course, Rob was a big part of that, too. He helped us through the entire evening and all of the planning. I know Emily and Joe were thrilled. You and your band definitely made it a night to remember! Missy, Emily's sister, will hopefully be planning a wedding in the next few years and deciding on a wedding date will be determined by church availability, The Coronado availability, and Spectrum's availability! You were so nice to accommodate all of Emmy's requests. Thanks so much for all your help! It would be our pleasure to work with you again! -- Wedding Reception venue: The Coronado Ballroom" - June 21, 2008
Patty Reed (Mother of the Bride) - Frontenac, MO
"Dear Spectrum Band: Thank you for playing at our wedding reception at the Coronado on June 7th, 2008. The music selection was perfect and the guests had a great time dancing. Thank you for a great evening! Heather -- Wedding Reception venue: The Coronado Ballroom" - June 7, 2008
Heather & Jason Davey (Bride & Groom) - Oklahoma City, OK
"Thanks so much for the great job you did at Laura's wedding! Everyone had a great time. Sorry we cannot be at the Top of the Met tonight but make sure to let me know the next time that you will be there. What a magical evening we will cherish forever! -- Wedding Reception venue: private residence in Kirkwood, MO" - May 24, 2008
Sally & Chris Dowling (Parents of the Bride) -Kirkwood, MO
"Thank you Tim for you and your entire group's effort. Is was very well received and appreciated as the band and that venue went hand in hand. Too, I couldn't agree more about Patti's effort...she is awesome. Thanks again and I'm sure we'll see you in Quincy again. -- Wedding Reception venue: The Ambiance in Quincy, IL" - April 26, 2008
Ted Awerkamp (Father of Groom) - Quincy, IL
"You are all very talented! We received compliments from everyone we talked to. Everyone just loved the band! You were all so fun and Love of a Lifetime was right on! We will definitely be recommending you to people who ask! Sorry it took so long to get back to thank you! First, the honeymoon and then trying to get back into the flow at work has been a challenge to get back to everyone. -- Wedding Reception venue: Smithton Turner Hall in Smithton, IL" - April 12, 2008
Jenni Deterding (Bride) - Red Bud, IL
"Tim: Katie and I got back from Hawaii on Thursday, packed up a few things, and drove to DC over the weekend. We both went into the office yesterday and started wading through the hundreds of emails that arrived in our absence. We want to thank you and the band for such a great performance - especially your rendition of "Beyond the Sea." Everything was so much more than we could have hoped for. Many of our friends and family have told us how much fun they had with the music and dancing, and we are most grateful to you and the band for making that possible. I wish that we had had a chance to thank you all in person that night, but everything was moving so fast - as you well know. Again, thank you very much. We hope to see you again in the future. Best regards, Kenny and Katie! -- Wedding Reception venue: Norman K. Probstein Golf Club in Forest Park" - April 5, 2008
Katie & Kenny Kraft (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: I will definitely recommend you all to family and friends getting hitched or planning events where a band may be needed! We thought it went great as well and received many compliments from friends and family that it was one of the best receptions they had ever attended! I think that was in large part to the entertainment! I think your choices in the set lists were great and your members were very responsive to our requests! Thanks for making it such a great time and catering to all my bridezilla demands ;) Happy Playing at future events! -- Wedding Reception venue: The Franklin Room" - March 15, 2008
Carla O'Neal (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim: Well it all goes by very quick. I really enjoyed meeting You and Mary. We really enjoyed the music and really appreciate Mary's timing on the events of the evening (I know this is not easy). You do a great job and we made the right decision. Thank you, Cindy -- Wedding Reception venue: Windows Off Washington" - February 9, 2008
Cindy Jones (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Spectrum Band: I apologize for taking so long to write this. I cannot thank you enough for making our reception so special. You guys were absolutely wonderful! I couldn't have asked for a better band. Not only your music, but your professionalism. Your quick responses to my e-mails gave me peace of mind. You couldn't have made our reception any more fun! I only regret that I didn't get to dance more. Keep doing what your are doing and please let me know if you ever need a recommendation or anything. Thank you so much. Lauren & David Spataro -- Wedding Reception venue: Windows On Washington" - January 19, 2008
Lauren & David Spataro (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim, I just wanted to take a minute to extend a huge THANK YOU to you for all of your help. In this day and age life for many people is busy, hectic, and sometimes chaotic. It seems busy = normal. I am sure you are a person that falls into that group of people with all you have to manage. However, busy people offering unconditional assistance is not normal; rather a rarity and a blessing. Thank you for taking the time to help me; for returning the phone calls and sending a resourceful email to help me find a band for my reception. Because of your kindness, I value your opinion and Jim and I hired one of the bands you recommended for our reception. Feel free if appropriate to share this note with your clients and colleagues as evidence of your integrity as a person and business owner. Lastly, as a way to say thank you to you, I will remember in my busy days when I am planning a wedding and relocating to St. Louis to extend that same generous, unconditional assistance to others that I come across. I guess you can say I will pay it forward to the next guy. May God Bless you and keep you, Melissa (Missy) Benoit " - January 4, 2008
Melissa Benoit - Bride looking for a band for a date where Spectrum wasn't available
"Tim, I always love to use you. I think you are the best!....and I will be in contact with you as soon as I can, Nancy -- Chancellor's Gala at Washington University" - December 1, 2007
Nancy Galofre (Event Coordinator) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim, Thank you very much for your fantastic performance. Your band was absolutely fantastic! Not that you would need it I'm sure, but feel free to give our name out as a reference anytime. Michael and Laura Hamann -- Wedding reception venue: Windows On Washington" - November 10, 2007
Michael and Laura Hamann (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim,THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!! Sam and I had such a wonderful evening. I can hardly describe to you what the evening meant to us but it took less than an hour until my mouth hurt from all the smiling. It was fabulous. I am sorry that we did not get to talk to you but be sure that you all were amazing! Thank you for making our day so special. Heinke and Samuel Waldbaum -- Wedding reception venue: Marriott West in Chesterfield, MO" - October 27, 2007
Heinke Waldbaum (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim, We were very pleased with the music Spectrum provided for Sam & Heinke's wedding. The band was always courteous and cooperative. Most important of all, the music was great. I would recommend Spectrum to anyone who wanted a party with a wonderful band. Sincerely Leslie & Larry Waldbaum -- Wedding reception venue: Marriott West in Chesterfield, MO" - October 27, 2007
Leslie & Larry Waldbaum (Parents of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Thanks, Tim. You guys really did a wonderful job. Everyone commented on how great the band was, and how much fun they had! I appreciate your help & your professionalism, and I'll definitely recommend you to friends & family looking for a band! Thanks again, Stephanie -- Wedding reception venue: Windows On Washington" - October 21, 2007
Stephanie Dahl (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: I just wanted to thank you for helping make our son's wedding day so memorable. We had a blast! And The Spectrum Band really made the reception the party we were hoping for! If you ever need a recommendation, please feel free to use us as a reference. Please convey our thanks to the rest of your group. Sincerely, Chris Wiley (mother of the groom) -- Wedding reception venue: Architecture Room at City Museum" - October 6, 2007
Chris Wiley (mother of the groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Thanks so much for everything, Tim! I can certainly tell you that the feeling is mutual. You and the entire band were great to work with, and you far exceeded our expectations for a great night! The reception was a blast, thanks to you and your crew, and the Spectrum Band will always be part of our fond memories of the night. Take care, Jennifer -- Wedding reception venue: Architecture Room at City Museum" - October 6, 2007
Jennifer Wiley (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: Thank you very much...we really enjoyed having the band. We received a number of compliments for choosing your band. You are all so talented. We will definitely keep you in mind if a need for a band ever comes up again. Thank you for being so great to work with. It truly made the planning less stressful. Thanks again, Nicole and Zach -- Wedding reception venue: Graphic Arts Banquet Center in Maryland Heights, MO" - September 29, 2007
Nicole Whitesell (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: Thanks again. I never have to worry and fret when your band is involved in our meeting. You truly entertain the crowd. I heard nothing but compliments on our choice! Ruth -- Corporate Event for repeat client at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Clayton, MO" - September 17, 2007
Ruth Welschmeyer (event coordinator) - St. Louis, MO
"Thanks again Tim. You guys were great!! We just arived in Hawaii and are looking forward to the rest of our honeymoon. We may see you sooner than you think. A few of our friends at they wedding were engaged and very impressed with you guys. Don't be surprised if Ryan B. or David D. contact you. Those are two of my best friends who are getting married next year and they both really liked you guys. Anyway, you guys were wonderful. Thank you very much!! Sincerely, David Bates -- Wedding reception venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel in Clayton, MO" - September 8, 2007
David Bates (Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: You wouldn't believe how many people said the band was "great, awesome, fantastic". Every person I talked to said how great the band was (and I talked to a lot of people!). I know there were two couples that are going to be getting engaged in the next year and they wanted to listen to your band again, so I'll pass along your info. Thanks for the memorable evening--your band was a big part of it. We keep reliving many of the special moments and look forward to the pictures. Thank you again for another awesome performance by your band. We've heard you many times and we were thrilled when you had our wedding date available. Looking forward to seeing you at someone else's wedding or function in the future. Take care, Tom and Stephanie Jones -- Wedding reception venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel in Clayton, MO" - September 8, 2007
Tom and Stephanie Jones (Parents of Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Hello. Dave and I just returned from our honeymoon yesterday and I finally have the opportunity to catch up on my emails. The Spectrum Band was absolutely amazing and kept our guests dancing all night long. We received several compliments, and people are still asking us for the name of your band. One of Dave's aunts wrote my mom a note telling her she had so much fun and that her feet were so sore the day after the wedding from dancing so much! Throughout the planning you were quick to respond to any questions we had and you were very professional which we greatly appreciated. "Ain't that a Kick in the Head" was perfect as well, and I agree it should be a part of your set. Thank you so much for everything. We will definitely use your band for future events and recommend you to others. Jessica Bates -- Wedding reception venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel in Clayton, MO" - September 8, 2007
Jessica Bates (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim - Thanks for the email and most of all thanks to the band for making our wedding so memorable. Everything that we could ask for in music and dancing was achieved and we appreciate the band's professionalism and music talents. Once again thanks for everything and we will defintely recommend your band to our friends and family. Thanks, Phil and Laura -- Wedding reception venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel in Clayton, MO" - September 2, 2007
Phil and Laura Newman (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim, Sorry for the late reply, but Joe and I spent some time driving across the country to our new home in San Diego. We wanted to thank you for the amazing job you all did - we have gotten many compliments on the music & are very happy with how everything went. We will certainly send friends & family your way! Take care, Sharon -- Wedding reception venue: Coronado Ballroom" - September 1, 2007
Sharon Giljum (Bride) - San Diego, CA
"The band was Fabulous! I remember the band being good, but I guess I forgot how good. We received so many compliments on the band. They really got things going. Both families are "dancing families" and so we took great advantage. My feet were tired for two days. Thanks again for such a wonderful night. -- Wedding reception venue: Renaissance Grand Hotel in downtown St. Louis" - August 25, 2007
Judy Feigenbutz (Mother of bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim! Just wanted to thank you for a great night last Saturday. Everyone loved your band and we were very pleased with the evening. We hope to see you again in Quincy! Jean -- Engagement party at Spring Lake Country Club in Quincy, IL" - August 18, 2007
Jean Rees (Mother of bride) - Quincy, IL
"Tim: Shirley and Ajey (bride & groom) will write you separately. Anna and I simply wanted to thank you again for the wonderful job you and your band have done. We could not be happier! Also, thank you for your warm words about the speeches and Shirley/Ajey's dancing. It looks like everybody really liked the wedding. We had not seen their dance presentation before the wedding and we were as surprised as everybody else. We also think this was fantastic. Thank you, again!! Victor and Anna -- Wedding reception venue: Norwood Hills Country Club" - August 11, 2007
Victor and Anna Birman (Parents of Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim, Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. Everyone really enjoyed the music! We hope to hear you all play again soon - but meanwhile, we will have the wedding video for the memories! Best regards, Shirley and Ajey -- Wedding reception venue: Norwood Hills Country Club" - August 11, 2007
Shirley and Ajey Dambal (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim. I wanted to let you that the band was fabulous for our wedding! We got so many compliments. Thank you for being so flexible and accommodating to our questions and concerns. We haven't had a chance to get anything out to you and the band yet as we were waiting on the wedding pictures to come in and we just got them; I did want to send a quick thanks though and let you know how great the band made our night! Thanks so much! Lindsay & John Boggio -- Wedding reception venue: Bellecourt Manor in Belleville, IL Louis" - July 27, 2007
Lindsay & John Boggio (Bride & Groom) - Freeburg, IL
"Tim, I know you and the band get lots of compliments but I just want to add mine to the bunch. I loved every minute you were playing, as did, obviously, all the guests. Keep up the good work! Since I see you are scheduled way into the future, I know you will! Sincerely, Joyce Bytnar -- Wedding reception venue: Missouri Athletic Club" - July 14, 2007
Joyce Bytnar (Mother of Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi. After putting up with all we have had to listen to since yesterday afternoon, we're so glad you are here? You guys ARE the BEST!! Thank You, The HomePort -- Spectrum was the headliner act for the Central West End's 13th Annual Art Fair & Taste" - June 9, 2007
The HomePort (Business located beside stage at CWE Art Fair & Taste) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim, Thank so you much for a great evening. We received so many good comments on your group. Our people loved being able to enjoy your music and still be able to visit and talk with their classmates and friends. The evening was delightful and you and your group were one of our main ingredients. You are a pleasure to work with and we will certainly keep you in mind for our future events. Thank you! Gloria Brueggemann --Homecoming event at Logan Chiropractic College" - June 8, 2007
Gloria Brueggemann (Executive Alumni Director - Logan College) - Chesterfield, MO
"Thank you, Tim. You guys were great. It was a beautiful night and it wouldn't have been the same without you! :) Sarah -- Wedding reception at John Cook Hall on campus of St. Louis University" - May 26, 2007
Sarah VanSlette (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim! Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner, but the last of my out-of-town guests left last night, and I'm pooped! Anyway, you should know that the band did a great job, and everyone had a good time. Thank you for all the time and attention you have given me over the last year or so. It was great doing business with you--and I too regret that we didn't get the chance to meet after all this time. If I ever have the need for live music, I would definitely book with you again. Please tell the band members that I said a huge "thank you!" Fondly, Vicki Deutsch -- Wedding reception venue: Coronado Ballroom" - May 19, 2007
Vicki Deutsch (Mother of Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, Once again you've gone above and beyond. Thank you very much for the note and the kind words... They of course mean a lot coming from someone who has seen their share of weddings! And it obviously means a lot to know the emotions and sentiments in the room Sunday night came across so well. Erin and I were extremely happy with every aspect of the evening -- especially the music and the band. Everything was terrific, and we are such huge fans of Mary's voice. Even the song for the last dance was a nice touch as I'm a big Sarah McLachlan fan. My parents thought you were wonderful, which is nice to hear because they really enjoy dancing and pay pretty close attention to the quality of the band. Again, we so much appreciated your thoroughness and responsiveness along the way. It has been wonderful working with you and we will happily recommend the band whenever we have an opportunity. Hope to see you again soon. Marc and Erin -- Wedding reception venue: Crowne Plaza in Clayton, MO" - May 6, 2007
Marc & Erin Schreiber (Groom & Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, Thanks for making our day so much fun, we had a great time and got a lot of compliments on your band. Thanks again, Billy and Julie -- Wedding reception venue: Renaissance Grand Hotel in downtown St. Louis" - May 5, 2007
Billy and Julie Condron (Groom & Bride) - Boston, MA
"Dear Tim, Thanks for the great job at the wedding. We are very pleased and your performance got terrific reviews from our guests. We were also happy to have an E-mail from you waiting for us when we got home. SPECTRUM is excellent in our book and we want you to thank the entire band for the outstanding performance and for laboring through our song to Katie and Matt. We know you learned this song for us not knowing how bad we would butcher it. Also loved the USAF song. Trust that if we have another event in St Louis we will contact Spectrum first. You can also depend on us if you need any recommendations. Best Regards, Jim and Karen Schneller -- Wedding reception venue: Saint Francis Xavier Ballroom on Grand Avenue " - April 28, 2007
Jim and Karen Schneller (Parents of Bride) - Lakewood, WA
"Dear Tim: Thank you very much for arranging the music at our party at Norwood Country Club. Your pianist has done excellent job! Please convey our appreciation to your pianist since he left before either Debbie or I could personally thank him. Have a nice weekend. Victor -- Solo piano at private event for the University of Missouri-Rolla Engineering Department at Norwood Hills Country Club " - April 26, 2007
Victor Birman - University of Missouri-Rolla
"Dear Tim and the rest of The Spectrum Band: I can't tell you enough how grateful we are for your outstanding performance and service at our wedding in St. Louis at Windows On Washington on 14 April. We were so impressed with how talented and professional, yet "hands on" you were. We got so much positive feedback from so many of our guests at how awesome, fun, and entertaining your band was. Many said that you were the best band they had ever heard, which I believe is saying a lot because 85% of our guests were "out-of-towners" spanning as far West as Seattle and LA, North as Chicago and parts of Canada, South as Costa Rica and as East as Boston, MA. Our wedding was by far the best party Karen and I had ever been to and The Spectrum Band was a huge part of that. Should you ever need us as a reference or would like to give our phone number or email to one of your prospective clients so they can hear our personal testimony, please don't hesitate. The Spectrum Band is more than worthy of all the accolades you have received. Again, thank you so very much. Our wedding was such a dream made into reality and in no small part because of The Spectrum Band. Yours Most Sincerely, Stephen and Karen Dowd -- Wedding reception venue: Windows On Washington" - April 14, 2007
Stephen and Karen Dowd (Groom & Bride) - Houston, TX
"Tim, I wanted to thank YOU for a fanstastic evening. Everyone was commenting on how great you all were, and I'm so happy that you were a part of our day. Our guests had a fantastic time, in no small part from your performance. Thanks again, Julie -- Wedding reception venue: Windows On Washington " - March 25, 2007
Julie Schutzman (Bride) - Denver, CO
"Tim - We can't thank you enough for the AWESOME time! Spectrum was absolutely superb and was even better than we imagined. Additionally, you were professional and really made us feel like you were on top of everything (which you were!). We can't wait for the video! We will continue to recommend Spectrum for any event we know of in the St. Louis area. Thanks for helping make Saturday wonderful. James LaBelle MD, PhD -- Wedding reception venue: Renaissance Grand Hotel in downtown St. Louis" - March 24, 2007
James & Mary LaBelle (Groom & Bride)
"Hi Tim: I had a great time at the wedding & reception. Mary did great at the wedding as well as she & the band at the reception. Everyone talks about how much fun & how great you all were!! You'll be highly recommended by us, too. Well, we may be calling in a few years for our other son's wedding! Hope we run into you soon. Thanks again, Pam & Dennis -- Wedding reception venue: Windows On Washington in St. Louis" - March 17, 2007
Pam & Dennis Gossett (Parents of Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim: The kids are on their way to Turks and Caicos in the Carribean. Hopefully the weather will be wonderfully warm! The band was great, and you certainly kept the crowd moving until the very last note! Thanks so much. Carolyn Golfin -- Wedding reception venue: Renaissance Grand Hotel in downtown St. Louis" - February 3, 2007
Carolyn Golfin (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: Thanks for everything! We have had so many people come up to us and let us know how much fun they had, especially on the dance floor. Thanks for your professionalism and great service over our working together. Sincerely, Chris -- Wedding reception at Renaissance Grand Hotel in downtown St. Louis" - February 3, 2007
Chris and Andrea Vinyard (Groom & Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, I just wanted to write a quick note to let you know how great the band sounded last night - they were fantastic! My fellow students really seemed to enjoy them. It was great to work with you on this event. -- St. Louis University Law School Barrister's Ball at Windows Off Washington " - January 26, 2007
Ann Hendrickson - St. Louis University Student Bar Association
"Tim - Thank you, thank you, thank you! You and the rest of the band were wonderful on Saturday night! I apologize we were never able to meet, but I want you to know Dave and I were very impressed and very much enjoyed the music, dancing, and wonderful choice of songs. Dave and I talked on the way home and both absolutely loved your performance of "When You Say You Love Me". In fact, it was easier to dance to than the original! Its good to hear your brother could join you too- he definately added to the evening. I will keep you in mind for future gatherings and will share your name with others in the area who are planning events in the near future. Thanks again for sharing your talent with us! Ann and Dave Galik -- Wedding reception venue: Norwood Hills Country Club " - November 25, 2006
Ann and Dave Galik (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, Thank you and your band so much. Scott and I were so impressed by your music throughout dinner and afterwards. Our guests said that it was the best band they had ever heard at a wedding. That was exactly what we wanted to hear. Thank you again and we will hopefully talk to you again soon. Sarah & Scott -- Wedding reception at Chase Starlight Roof " - October 28, 2006
Sarah & Scott Kozak (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Hello Spectrum, As I was surfing the net looking for the song Route 66 I happened to click to Spectrum's website because it said you guys play Route 66. I happened to give you guys a listen, for the other's I've heard were not to my liking and then when I heard you guys play it and heard Mary's voice I just melted. Mary has a wonderful beautiful voice and she sang with ease and had a lovely smile on her face, most singers hardly ever smile and she just looked full of confidence and sang with confidence. She's a great example to the people who love music, I love it! You all are wonderful musicians and I am so impressed with the female pianist, cool! So now as I attend my jazz class workshop on Monday my assignment is to sing Route 66 and I am going to sing it just like Mary full of confidence and a smile on my face and try to sing it like her too! Thanks for the lovely website it is so wonderful and you all are so very wonderful! Sincerely, Annie Silvestre from Tualatin Oregon, (10 miles south of Portland) PS: It would be so cool if you all got to play in Portland, everyone will just love you guys!" - October 22, 2006
Annie Silvestre (Recent visitor to the Spectrum Web Site that happens to be a vocalist)
"Tim...What a wonderful evening, thanks to you. The band was fabulous which was evident in the fact that I never left the dance floor when I should have been mingling...oh well....The wedding was everything that we wanted it to be and your band made that happen. Thank you for being so pleasant and nice to work with and providing us with the best sound ever. It will be a while before we have a party like this one, but be assured that you will be the first person we call. Thanks again and have a great holiday season. We will recommend you anytime. Thanks Ruth Wayne -- Wedding reception at the Coronado Ballroom" - October 21, 2006
Ruth Wayne (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim, The reception was a huge success!! Spectrum was AWESOME!!!! Everyone had a great time and loved the music. We are still receiving compliments. You guys have been great to work with and Chris and I appreciate your professionalism. Also, please say thanks to Mary. She was so nice. Chris and I were not able to personally thank her after the reception. Again, thank you for a wonderful evening. Emily and Chris -- Wedding reception at Union Station Hyatt Grand Hall" - September 23, 2006
Emily Scott (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim: Just wanted to say thank you again for Monday evening! You all were great! I know with Monday events that you really never know on the crowd, but you all got everyone going (or at least everyone that was left)! I appreciate how easy you all were to work with and how smoothly the event went with your help! I will keep you in mind for future events and if we have a band again next year, I will for sure book you all! Also, I have many friends getting married over the next year, so I will for sure suggest you to them. Thanks again and we will be in touch! Katie Ruggeri -- Corporate event at City Museum" - September 18, 2006
Katie Ruggeri (Event Coordinator) - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim & The Spectrum Band: We can't say thanks enough to you and the band. The evening was wonderful from beginning to end. Everything flowed so smoothly, which kept the crowd wanting for more throughout the evening. It was great to be able to come to the reception and know that all I had to do was relax and have a blast dancing the night away! We all had so much fun. Your entertainment helped provide memories for a lifetime. Thanks for your part in making Kara & Jarrod's wedding a perfect moment. We had several of our friends inquire about the band. Kara is the first of a long list of friends with children to be getting married. I hope your evening in Springfield leads to more contacts for your band. (However with your sound I doubt you need the publicity! lol) Thanks Again! -- Wedding reception at Fireman's Club in Springfield, IL" - September 16, 2006
Tim and Judy Wagy (Parents of the Bride) - Springfield, IL
"Tim - Thank you for doing such a wonderful job. I have had many people tell me how wonderful the band was! I had a blast and I agree, we had a great dancing crowd. I appreciate you and the band skipping your break to allow for more dancing and fun! I will be passing your name along to everyone I know that has an event coming up. THANK YOU THANK YOU! Please tell the rest of the band you guys rock! - Wedding reception at Frontenac Hilton" - September 9, 2006
Emily Eisen Knott (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: Thanks - we got many compliments on our band selection! Many people we asking for your name - it was a great time. Thanks for all you added to our reception! It was the dancing reception we hoped it would be. Short on time here, but wanted to say thanks to you. -- Wedding reception at Rose Of The Hill" - August 25, 2006
Nancy Hawkins (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, Mike and I are back from our honeymoon and back to reality! What a whirlwind everything has been! I want to thank you and the entire Spectrum band for an awesome evening! Your band is more than wonderful!! Everyone I have spoken with has mentioned how great our reception was BECAUSE of the awesome band!! The dance floor was full, and that was what I had hoped for! We are more than thrilled with your performance and will call on you for future needs, and refer you to anyone searching for top notch entertainment! Thanks Tim! Sincerely, Sherry Ehrler (Pitcher) ....AKA...the Dancing Queen -- Weddding Reception at Sheraton City Center" - August 12, 2006
Sherry Ehrler (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, We just returned from our honeymoon and have had such a wonderful experience throughout the whole process, minus the unavoidable "wedding glitches" of course. I have heard many numerous comments from our friends and family about how great the reception was and how wonderful the band sounded, so I wanted to pass that along to you! We were all very pleased with the way things turned out and will definitely recommend you to other friends when they are in need of your services! If you need us to do anything else or leave a testimonial, we would love to do so. Good luck with everything in the future, I'm sure it will all be great! Kristy -- Wedding reception at The World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park " - July 29, 2006
Kristy and David Gurian (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim, I just wanted to THANK YOU for an awsome performance! Tom and I were thrilled with your band and everyone had a wonderful time! We will pass on Spectrum Band to friends & family in the future! Thanks again! Kathryn -- Wedding reception at The Randall Art Gallery " - July 22, 2006
Kathryn Marsh (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, It was a true pleasure to work with you over the last 6 months to make Tara's big evening so spectacular. Your unique rendition of Butterfly Kisses got me teary-eyed dancing with her. I heard a myriad of superlative comments from both sides of our family about your band...the music, the vocals, the professionalism. You are truly amazing! Thanks to all of you from the bottom of my heart for all your hard work! Please don't hesitate to use me as a reference for you any time. Most sincerely, Dr. Davis - Wedding reception at Chase Park Plaza Starlight Roof" - July 15, 2006
Dr. Ray Davis (Father of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Spectrum Band: A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If I had to do it all over again, the first thing I would do is book the Spectrum Band!! Oh my gosh - they MADE the night!! I really would be rich if I had a dollar for all the compliments I've gotten. I truly can't begin to explain how great Tim, the band manager, was to work with. They had everything planned and scheduled perfectly. The music was SO much fun, and so great for all ages! They even let one of my bridesmaids play on stage with them during one of the songs (she asked them if she could play the cowbell!)! It was hilarious!! The female singer came out on the dance floor a few times and had all the guests sing along - it was great! The dance floor was literally PACKED the whole night - the music made me smile all night long!!! They were wonderful!!! Book them NOW!!! -- Wedding reception at Windows On Washington " - July 1, 2006
Anne Trueman Kunderman (Bride) - Louisville, KY (new home)
"Dear Tim: Thank you so much for the wonderful music. The guests were impressed with your talents! The great music made our reception so special. Thanks again! - Wedding reception at St. Clair Country Club" - June 4, 2006
Mary Helen & Leland Beasley (Bride & Groom) - Belleville, IL
"Tim: We enjoyed working with you and your group so very much. We were so pleased as were the bride and groom. Although we won't have any more weddings, we'd certainly enjoy having you sometime for a Big Party for ourselves, but that must wait for another year. Many thanks. - Wedding reception at Bellerive Country Club" - May 19, 2006
Kathleen and Mark Maley (parents of the Bride) - St. Lous, MO
"Dear Tim - What a fantastic band! Please express our gratitude to Mary and your entire band for making our wedding celebration for Liz a huge success. All the best. Fondly, Sherry & Family, P.S.-I so enjoyed working with you -- Wedding reception at Greenbriar Country Club -- (This was our third wedding for Sherry's family since we were invited to perform for all three of her daughters over the past few years)" - May 6, 2006
Sherry Gielow (Mother of the Brides) - Herculaneum, MO
"Tim: I just want to drop a little note to express our extreme gratitude on your responsiveness and professionalism during the planning and the event. You truly made it a stressfree process and you guys really delivered. The band was absolutely wonderful. The band by far received the most compliments. The first words out of everyone's mouth was how great the band was. I would have wished it was how beautiful I looked but you guys definately deserved top billing. There was another couple that ran off to vegas like we did and are considering copying our event. We strongly recommended you and they could see why. Hopefully they will give you a call. Thanks for making the party, Joe and Cathy Hamilton - Wedding reception at Harrah's Casino Banquet Room" - April 8, 2006
Joe and Cathy Hamilton (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, Thanks again for the great event May 29, 2005 with our daughter's wedding reception at Norwood Hills. Well, our other daughter just got engaged! We're looking at November 25 for a reception date. According to your schedule, the time looks open. Would love to have you share that time with us and for us to enjoy your band again. The final discussion is still with the bride and groom to be. But wanted to have you pencil that in for us. I look forward to hearing back from you! It would be at Norwood Hills Country Club. Sue Kruse " - March 21, 2006
Sue Kruse (Mother of the Bride(s)) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim! Well, we're back (from Jamaica). Lots of fun. Just wanted to let you know how much everyone loved you guys and how pleased Eric and I were with everything last Saturday. We got a lot of compliments on how great you guys sounded. You guys did an awesome job and we thank you very much for everything. Again, thanks for making this easy. We'll definitely let our friends know what a class act you are! Sarah -- Wedding reception at University Club in Brentwood, MO" - March 11, 2006
Sarah & Eric Evans (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: We had such fantastic feedback from our event last year for your band! Our theme for this year is the Roaring 20s. We received numerous positive responses from your performance last year and we're excited about having you again this year on November 11. Thanks" - January 26, 2006
Midland Optical (Corporate client from November 2005) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, You guys were a big hit with our guests (and not just because you played Brandy!). Thanks so much for your hard work to make our reception great. You were so easy to work with that I will definitely recommend you in the future! Thanks again and Happy Holidays! Molly -- Wedding reception at Windows On Washington" - December 10, 2005
Molly Carlin (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Thank YOU! Everyone I talked to enjoyed the band, I will most likely be the coordinater of the event next year, if so, plan on playing the second Friday of December next year, I will plan to talk to you in January, as I like to take care of things quickly. Thanks again. -- Holiday Party for Oilmen's Club of St. Louis at Top Of The Met" - December 9, 2005
Don Guenther (Event Coordinator for Oilmen's Club) - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim, On July 7 you wrote me an e-mail saying that "everything is on schedule on our end and we'll see you this coming weekend" (July 9, Saturday). No truer words were ever uttered!!! Your band was great, Mary was fantastic, both men who sang were awesome--there just aren't enough good adjectives to use. Your band was the hit of the evening and Anne and Andy--along with our guests had a fantastic time dancing to the sounds of Spectrum. Your band made the difference and that is why I am asking you to please, please play at my other daughter's reception. Eileen (daughter #2) has set the date of June 23 (Saturday), 2007. Can Spectrum (along with Mary and the fellows) play at her reception? Please save the date for us if it is available. You may email me back or call me at home at xxx-xxx-xxxx. -- Wedding reception at Greenbriar Country Club" - December 5, 2005
Mary Jo Weiss (mother of the brides) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim: Just wanted to send a quick thank you for your band's performance last Saturday at our wedding reception. You were fabulous!!! Everyone had a wonderful time and we received countless compliments on the music! We can't thank you enough for making our special day so successful! Thanks again. -- Wedding reception at the Foundry Art Center in St. Charles, MO" - November 26, 2005
Lauren & Ryan McGuire (Bride & Groom) - St. Charles, MO
"Tim and All: Thanks for a great evening. The music was wonderful and everyone enjoyed dancing. Thanks too for allowing Bill to play with you. Made for a great time. -- Wedding reception at Top Of The Met (downtown St. Louis)" - October 29, 2005
Sue Jamison (Mother of the Bride) - Festus, MO
"Thank you so much for playing at our reception. You guys were a big hit and perfect!!! We really enjoyed hearing you and having you stay later for us. Thanks again!! -- Wedding reception at Orlando Gardens (south)" - October 22, 2005
Angela Brown (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Just a quick note to thank you for your talents/cooperation/professionalism with our wedding on Saturday. All went well and we received a number of compliments from our guests on your performance. I also gave your number to a couple of people and hopefully they'll be in touch w/ you in the near future. Thank you for "learning" the first dance song ("This Will Be an Everlasting Love") for Meredith & Bill. It was a wonderful surprise & I'm sure many other newlywed couples will enjoy it also. It was a pleasure working with you. I'll keep you in mind for future events we may have & I'll certainly continue to recommend you to others! -- Wedding reception at Renaissance Grand Hotel" - October 15, 2005
Carol Bruce (Mother of the Bride) - Chesterfield, MO
"Hi Tim! I have been meaning to email you a very heartfelt thank you for the great work you all did at the wedding. I cannot tell you the number of compliments I have received on your behalf. I couldn't have imagined a better time. You were the consummate professionals, and as you promised you all were the one thing I did not have to worry about! If you ever need a recommendation, please let me know and I will be happy to give one. The Spectrum band truly made our wedding one to remember! Thanks again - Yasmin -- Wedding reception at Quincy County Club in Quincy, IL" - October 8, 2005
Yasmin Mancini (Bride) - Chicago, IL
"Hi Tim: Please pass along to every member of Spectrum our sincere thanks for the job you all did at Julie and Jason's wedding reception at the Illinois winery on September 30. It was an unforgettable night for everyone there. We have had nothing but compliments from so many people on your music and how much enjoyment you all brought to our celebration. In years to come, our many fond memories of this great day will always include Spectrum and how professional, entertaining, and cordial you all were. I look forward to seeing you all perform again. God bless you all...keep up the good work. Sincerely, Dave and Janet Winkeler -- Wedding reception at Hidden Lake Winery in Albers, IL" - September 30, 2005
Dave and Janet Winkeler (parents of the Bride) - Highland, IL
"Dear Tim: A note of thanks to you and your band members. You were so thorough and helped us with all the details. Everyone had a wonderful evening and really enjoyed your singing and music. You are great musicians and created a great and memorable evening for us and all of our guests. Thanks to all of your band members and especially to you. -- Wedding reception at Sheraton City Center." - September 17, 2005
Elaine and Bob Hartig (parents of the Bride) - O'Fallon, MO
"Dear Tim: We just wanted to thank you and the band for such a great job! The music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception was awesome! Everyone had a great time dancing and most importantly, you all were a joy to work with! We didn't have to worry once about the music which made the weeks before the wedding very nice! Please pass our thanks and compliments on to the rest of your team! Thanks again! Sincerely, Jessica & Jordan Zeitlen -- Wedding reception at Sheraton City Center" - September 17, 2005
Jessica & Jordan Zeitlen (Bride & Groom) - Norcross, GA
"From Jennie: The band did a wonderful job. Everyone complimented them and asked where we got you. It was such a fun reception. I wish I would have danced more - I tried to be sociable and mingle with everyone. I think that's what you're supposed to do at your own reception. After all, everyone is there to see you. Thank you and the band for making the night fabulous! From Jeremy: Everything was great and we could not have been happier with the band and their performance. We really appreciated your professionalism throughout this process and we have received numerous compliments from the guests regarding the band and for your contact information. Your group will come very highly recommended from not only us but our guests. -- Wedding reception at Fischer's Restaurant in Belleville, IL" - June 11, 2005
Jennie & Jeremy Walker (Bride & Groom) - Red Bud, IL
"Siegel Wedding Gives Rave Reviews to Spectrum Band! Dear Tim: On behalf of everyone who attended our wedding, and especially Lara and Josh, the bride and groom, I want to thank Spectrum for the outstanding music! The band and all the musicians were superb. They graciously shared the stage with one of our cousins, Suzanne Wallach, who is a professional singer in Los Angeles. Suzanne sang two songs (dedicated to the happy couple) with the band. And the band was "taken" by my little 5-1/2 year old niece and had her playing tambourine on some rock tunes. Elly was really good at keeping the beat and it made a very memorable moment for her. Everyone loved the selection of songs and there was something for everyone to dance to. The traditional Jewish dances at the beginning of the reception were also a hit. The piano and bass duo during the cocktail hour added to the festive atmosphere. The music played during dinner was just right and provided a nice background to all the table conversation. Mary and Ray did a wonderful job as "mc's" in their singing. It will be my pleasure to recommend Spectrum to all my friends and colleagues. Tim, I especially appreciate the personalized attention you gave to me as a client, thinking about us as you are in the midst of your major European presentation. I hope that went well for you! I look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the future. Thank you for making our wedding reception so much fun. Sincerely, Faye Siegel -- Wedding reception at Meadowbrook Country Club" - June 5, 2005
Mrs. Faye Siegel (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim, Things are just now "starting" to get back to normal after the wedding. Thank you for your note and I'm glad Mary and Ray had a great time. It's sure to say from our end that everyone had an absolute blast!! We received so many compliments about the band - from all involved - young and old. And we personally received ZERO complaints (usually there is at least someone (grandma, usually, ha) complaining about the "noise" and lack of variety. We're picking up our video tomorrow evening, and can't wait to see the reception footage. Thank you for everything concerning the band - your help up front prior to the event, and Mary/Ray/band's great performance that night. We are 150% satisfied that we chose Spectrum!! Hope you had a safe return from Germany! Thanks again. -- Wedding reception at The Junior League" - June 4, 2005
Virginia Jeanmougin (Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Spectrum Band - Thank you so much for playing at our wedding reception. The music was amazing and so enjoyable to listen to and dance to as well! Our first dance song was so special ("When God Made You" by Newsong) - thanks for learning it for us. Your talents are much appreciated - everyone had nothing but good things to say about the band! Hope you are having an enjoyable summer and thanks again! -- Wedding reception at Norwood Hills Country Club" - May 29, 2005
Laura and Dave Erickson (Bride & Groom) - Naperville, IL
"Hi Tim: Just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful performance you had for our daughter's wedding on Saturday. We got nothing but complements from our guests and I am sure you may be getting some bookings. We can really tell how much you enjoy performing and seem to have fun. As a parent we want the absolute best for our daughter's wedding (hopefully you only do this once) and I have no doubt we had the best in your band. It certainly was a wonderful part of our daughter's special day and helped make it a perfect and memorable one for her and Dave. Your band is fantastic - not just the music but also the general appearance of the band and the behavior of the band members. We are in business ourselves and those things are important to us in our employees because when they are on the jobsite their general appearance and behavior reflects who they work for so I tend to notice those things. Again - a great job! Thank you for everything and if you every need a reference (your wonderful sound speaks for itself) please don't hesitate to use our name. -- Wedding reception at The Scott Club at Scott Air Force Base." - May 14, 2005
Mrs. Darlene Spaeth (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim, Mary, Ray, and the rest of the Spectrum Band: Dave and I want to thank you SO much for your amazing performance at our wedding reception this past weekend. You were wonderful to work with from the start and it was great to have your input and ideas on things. Thank you for your reassurance before the wedding; you were exactly right - we had nothing to worry about when it came to our music!! Ray and Mary sounded unbelievable on "All The Way" and we want to thank you for learning that song for us! We received so many compliments on your performances, including the full band, the solo piano, and the bass/piano combo. Many people said that the music helped make our reception one of the most romantic and elegant receptions they had ever been to. If you ever need a referral, please do not hesitate to give prospective clients our names and contact information. Thanks again for helping to make our reception a dream come true!! -- Wedding reception at The Scott Club at Scott Air Force Base" - May 14, 2005
Chrissy & Dave Kelso (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Spectrum Band - Our goal for our wedding was to create an intimate, elegant, fun atmosphere for our closest friends and family- a tall order. We love jazz and swing music. Your four piece arrangement (plus Mary of course) did an amazing job! Your music MADE our reception. Your music was a true gift. We just watched our wedding video yesterday and were able to enjoy the reception all over again. You truly did a magical job. And... Andy surprised us all by hiring the Elvis show. Our elegant, sophisticated evening was given a burst of fun, entertaining energy by Elvis himself. We wouldn't have had it any other way. Our guests had a blast- he's a great entertainer. His participation made our reception that much more memorable. We took great care to spend our wedding budget wisely. Your music was our biggest splurge and was definitely worth every penny and more. For any couples who are considering whether or not to invest in live music vs. a DJ, I have to strongly recommend hiring Spectrum Band. Tim was very informative, timely, and thorough in his responses to our many many requests during the planning phase. The band was careful to follow our requests in detail. We know that our reception wouldn't have been the same without Spectrum band lending their talents. Thanks for making our event very special and memorable! -- Wedding Reception at View Over Westport" - April 29, 2005
Karen & Andy Johnson (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim and the Spectrum Band: Just a note to say how much we enjoyed your performance and hard work at our wedding...We appreciate that no matter what twists and turns we put into what we asked of you, you were happy to oblige and delivered a wonderful show... Thanks also for allowing our friends (professional and non-professional singers) to perform a couple numbers with the band...Everyone had a great time and we did as well. We were so surprised by all of our guests donning Mickey and Minnie Mouse ears and we are happy that Mary was there to MC...Lastly, we want to thank you for learning and performing George Strait's, "I Cross My Heart," for our first dance...It was fabulous. Again, thank you one and all for making our wedding such a fun, smoothly executed, and memorable event. -- Wedding Reception at Old Warson Country Club" - April 23, 2005
Dave and Kelly Kettler (Groom and Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: Shawn and I had such a grand time at our reception and your terrific trio band made all the difference for a romantic, fun & lighthearted evening. We made our dance debut to Fly Me To The Moon, as our heads were in the clouds & our feet followed lightly stepping around the dance floor. We really enjoyed Ray's, David's' and Phil's' personalities! You are absolutely correct about Ray being a great Louis Armstrong! We have had many compliments on the performance of these personable gentlemen. They played requests and everyone without a partner had a chance to dance! Shawn and I appreciate your friendliness and professionalism with us in selecting our first dance song. You are so approachable, easy to work with and PATIENT! We had a lot to do in such a short time after our first band broke up. We really had no idea we would be so fortunate. Shawn and I were pleased that you and Debbie were able to extend your evening with us. I am anxious to see the photos Debbie took of us with the roses in our teeth, acting silly! Thank you again for all you and the fantastic trio did to make our reception perfect! We will see you at Faust Park June 21st! -- Wedding Reception at Spazio's by Westport" - April 22, 2005
Debbie & Shawn Harrison - St. Louis, MO
"Thanks for a wonderful evening of music. We received many compliments on your band and will be sure to recommend you to our friends. We heard your band at another friend's wedding and really liked it. My daughter and son-in-law used the demo CD to practice dancing for the reception. I am quite sure she will keep the CD in their collection of wedding memorabilia. -- Wedding reception at The Cedars" - April 9, 2005
JoAnn Kaestner (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim (and the rest of the Spectrum Band): Thank you for the spectacular job you did at our wedding reception on April 2. Everyone really enjoyed the music and the band's amazing talent and energy. Mary did a wonderful job at keeping things moving along. I was so sorry to let them go at the end of the night. They helped Jim and me enjoy our reception so much. Best wishes for continued success -- Wedding reception at Thymes Past Restaurant in Alton, IL" - April 2, 2005
Ada and Jim Cannon (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"The Spectrum Band Trio was a great addition to our wedding reception. We were so pleased with their selection of music and their ability to "run the show" by themselves. I did not have to worry about a single detail when it came to the band. They were fantastic and everyone loved the variety of music. We could not have had a better experience!!! -- Wedding reception at Spazio's by Westport" - February 5, 2005
Melissa & Randy Harris (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: Thank you for your (the band's) wonderful performance! The music, the MC responsibilities, and the professionalism of the Spectrum members was perfect!!!! Your contribution in making the reception a wonderful and memorable evening for Cindy and Matt, and everyone present, was immeasurable. We are thankful we selected the Spectrum Band. Please share our gratefulness with the other members of the band. Yours Truly, Connie Sander -- Wedding reception at Chase Park Plaza Starlight Roof" - January 22, 2005
Connie Sander (Mother of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, Thanks so much for a great evening on Friday. You guys were great and we really enjoyed having you. I won't be planning our party next year, but I will certainly pass all of the information about the band on to the next person. Thanks for everything and Happy Holidays! -- Holiday Party at Renaissance Grand downtown for American Express Incentive Services " - December 17, 2004
Lori Ziha (American Express) - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim: I just wanted to send a follow-up note to you to tell you how much we appreciated your incredible music on Saturday night. The band truly made the reception a fun (and sometimes a little wild) party for everyone! We couldn�t have asked for a more professional and flexible group of musicians. All of our guests raved about your music and selections. Thanks again and we�ll be recommending your band frequently (although I�m certain that you rarely need the references). We enjoyed dancing the night away. -- Wedding reception at St. Louis City Hall" - December 4, 2004
Andrea and Larry Heugatter (Parents of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim and members of the Spectrum Band: Thank you so much for such a great performance at our wedding reception! Everyone had a fantastic time and our guests are STILL raving about the music. Also, I truly appreciate your professionalism and just how easy you made planning our reception entertainment. It was truly wonderful and we'll remember it forever. -- Wedding reception at St. Louis City Hall" - December 4, 2004
Vince and Emily Mathias (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: Everything was super!!!! We really enjoyed the music. We will be having another wedding in the near future and Eryn, my other daughter, loved you guys (sometimes Mom and Dad still know best -- Eileen and John wanted a DJ). We will be getting back to you with that date when they figure out the schedules. Your female singer is fabulous and I loved how she came out with the guests and got them involved in the fun -- she is great. Several local guests called for your number and Roseanna Gieselmann, our wedding planner, asked if one of her clients could come and see you guys at our reception. However, I am not sure if they did because I was having tooooo good of a time to notice! -- Thanks again, you guys really made a difference!!!! Sincerely, Kaye and Gene Ivnik -- Wedding reception at Fox Run Country Club" - October 9, 2004
Kaye and Gene Ivnik (Parents of the Bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim & the Band: Thank you so much for your beautiful music on our wedding day! I loved it, and I know our guests did too! You were SO easy to work with! If you need a reference, please use me! Thank you! Angie and Nathan -- Wedding reception at private residence" - October 2, 2004
Angela & Nathan Barrow (Bride & Groom) - Pacific, MO
"Dear Tim: You all made my heart sing with the incredible job you did at my only daughter's wedding! When we started on this journey over a year ago, Emily told me that at the top of her need list was a fantastic band. I had listened to your demo tape from Albany, New York and it was agreed that you were the band. But the band exceeded my expectations and truly made this event a real party and celebration. Most everyone at this wedding was from out of town and they danced the night away! We couldn't be happier-thank you so very much for really making the dream a reality! -- Wedding reception at the Frontenac Hilton Hotel in St. Louis, MO" - September 5, 2004
Ellen Briggs (Mother of the bride) - Albany, New York
"Tim: Thanks again for everything! It was a wonderful evening and we enjoyed every minute. We received numerous compliments throughout the evening on your music. Kelli and Jonathan were extremely pleased with the entire performance. We have had several people inquire about where we found such an outstanding band! In addition to the great music, Mary also did an outstanding job as Emcee for the evening. Thanks for giving us everything we wanted and more. It was great! -- Wedding reception at Stonewolf Country Club in Fairview Heights, IL" - July 31, 2004
Debbie and David Ricks (parents of the bride) - Belleville, IL
"Tim: We can never thank you and your band enough for the terrific job you did at our wedding reception. The dance floor was packed all night and you kept the tempo of the music rolling perfectly. Thanks for making our day so special!! -- Wedding reception at Bogey Hills Country Club in St. Charles" - July 24, 2004
Joyce Pohlman (Mother of the bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: We would like to thank you and the entire Spectrum Band for playing at our wedding reception. The music was great and everyone had a blast. Mary was great with the introductions and she was a fabulous singer. Thank you for making our reception so much fun. -- Wedding reception at Bogey Hills Country Club in St. Charles" - July 24, 2004
Kari & Mike Neri (Bride & Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, just wanted to thank you and your WONDERFUL band for the fantastic job you did at our daughter�s wedding reception on July 17, 2004, at Windows on Washington. Our guests were so impressed with the band we had chosen � several people asked where we had found such a fabulous band! One of our relatives from out-of-state said he hadn�t heard a band like yours in years! You had a huge part in making our reception absolutely perfect. The guests, and especially the bride and groom, had the time of their lives!!! You had everyone out on the dance floor, which is just what we had wanted! We will definitely recommend you highly to anyone looking for a band for their next event! Thank you again for your professionalism and excellence!" - July 17, 2004
Phil and Becky Van Valkenburg (Parents of the bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Mr. Callihan: On behalf of our entire National Council and the 700 attendees of our recent international convention, I wish to congratulate you on your spectacular performance during our national convention at the Adam�s Mark Hotel in St. Louis. The final gala of our four day event is a very important show and you were perfectly placed as part of that send-off event. We would not have had a successful evening without the talents of The Spectrum Band. Although we were a magic convention and our delegates come for magic, having The Spectrum Band greet them as they entered the show room was a surprise and a true delight to all of them. I wish to thank you for being so very attentive to our needs. You guaranteed us �the BEST� and you delivered no less. All of your members were true professionals and did what they could to work with us in order to please our audience. Please thank them for us. If any other producer or event planner needs a reference on how you can impact their next important event, they need to call me. If they want the very best in professional musical entertainment, they need to contact Tim Callihan and The Spectrum Band. Best Wishes, R.G. Smith" - July 10, 2004
R.G. Smith - Executive Show Producer for the Society of American Magicians
"Tim and the band: We just wanted to thank you for your great performance at our wedding last Saturday at the Radisson in Clayton. Our guests were amazed by your talents and how you were able to keep so many on the dance floor till the end. No one wanted to leave, it was fantastic!!!! Throughout the planning process you were very easy to communicate with and so easygoing when we asked for last minute changes. The first dance song was perfect, just as we practiced at our many dance lessons. The guests loved the father-daughter song and Mary did great explaining for the father-daughter/mother-son couples in the audience to join in. Your band truly "made" our reception unforgettable for us and our guests. Thank you again and we will recommend The Spectrum Band to everyone." - June 26, 2004
Shannon and Aaron Wilson - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: It was unanimous! The evening was a huge success, and everything was perfect. Your band received huge accolades. Everyone loved the band and the song selection. Please tell each and every member that they did a great job and their efforts were greatly appreciated. Heck of a job! Thanks for making it so memorable for Linda, myself, family and friends. I am sure that a number of people have made note of the Spectrum Band. Later, Brad -- Wedding reception at The Butterfly House" - June 12, 2004
Brad Heinze (Groom) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, I don't think I can put down in words how much fun we had at the wedding and how much it was a direct result of having your band perform. We have been to a number of functions where the band was good and we walked away with a positive feeling about the performance by the lead singer or another member of the band. In this case we were so impressed by the level of talent at all levels. We have heard endless comments about the band with every member being praised. My daughter keeps singing the Louis Armstrong song that the sax player sang and we all agree that you can never have too much "Cow Bell". Thanks again for making it a memorable event. We look forward to hearing you at Faust Park this summer. -- Wedding reception at Marriott West" - June 5, 2004
Ron Carel (Father of the groom) - St. Louis, MO
"What can I say? The Spectrum Band is awesome - they're the best. All my guests said that the band jacked the "class" level of our reception up several notches. And as for sound - they can't be beat - just listen to their demo! They were also incredibly easy to work with - this is coming from a total control freak who wanted everything to be perfect, down to the last detail. The Spectrum Band worked with me, were totally flexible, listened to what I wanted and made it happen. And guess what? They WERE perfect, down to the last detail. I needed some pretty detailed music editing from CDs for our ceremony and Tim weaved it together perfectly, no questions asked. Except of course, "Is this what you wanted?" Other bands that I looked into didn't really want to listen to what I wanted, and were completely inflexible. The other guys said, "Here's what we do." The Spectrum Band said, "How can we help make your day perfect?" I told them, and they did it! One of the best parts of the planning process is that Tim is an incredibly detailed and organized manager. This was such a relief and it took all the pressure off so we could concentrate on other parts of the planning. There was never any worry about the band, and they really came through and delivered a performance we all remember. I don't remember that much dancing at any other reception I've been to. I was a bit nervous about hiring a band that had never played a "commitment ceremony" but I needn't have been - they did a terrific job and were clearly very happy to do it. They adapted to our situation perfectly. They even showed some creative spontaneity that went over well with our guests (and us)! The whole evening went so smoothly and the band leader helped make all that happen. I can't say enough good things about The Spectrum Band - BOOK THEM now before someone else does!" - June 4, 2004
N.L, Ph.D. New York, NY (formerly St. Louis, MO)
"Hi Tim, I just wanted to say thank you for a fabulous, fabulous party at the Ladue Racquet Club with your band leading the entertainment this past Saturday night at Lauren and Justin's wedding. We just wanted to recognize those efforts and say that we really appreciated your services. Thanks so much and again we appreciate everything you did." - May 22, 2004
Candace Martz (Mother of bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim & Spectrum Band: You guys rock! Thank you so much for helping create a magical day for Jeff & me. You were professional as our emcees and incredibly FUN & energetic with the music. I love that we had people packing the dance floor up until the last song which came far too quickly! Please notice the enclosed as a much deserved tip to be distributed to all the band members. God bless & thanks again! -- Wedding reception at Marriott in downtown St. Louis" - March 13, 2004
Marci & Jeff Pritts - St. Louis, MO
"THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTE THAT WAS POSTED ON THEKNOT.COM MESSAGE BOARD BY ONE OF THE BAND'S CURRENT CLIENTS: "We did quite a bit of looking to find our band and after considering all the "really good" bands in town, I have to agree that Spectrum is the best one! They have tons of experience and Tim (the leader) was by far the most professional of everyone that we contacted. He has been interviewed by a lot of wedding magazines because of his experience and we really liked having a seasoned professional in charge of the entertainment for our reception. A lot of the demo CDs that we received were kind of cheesy but Spectrum's was far above the rest (IMO). They even sent us a DVD so we could watch them and it's excellent and fun but we still went to see them live to meet Tim and Mary. They had already sold us with their sound and personality but when we saw them live they even look great on the stage so we're excited for our "big day" to finally arrive. They have a 4-piece group but we wanted the full 8-piece (I think you have to get the 8-piece on Saturday nights). Another feature that we wanted was both a male and female vocalist (Mary is awesome) and also a real brass section (trumpet and saxophone) so they could play all the big band and swing songs we wanted. We just love that new "RED" radio station that plays the swing and jazz music. Price was very competitive for an 8-piece band and we hired Spectrum for 6 hours of music. I would recommend that you compare this with all bands. Some have really high prices (with small bands) for some reason but we scratched them from our list. I have to leave for work now. Isn't the knot addictive. I try to not look when I'm at work but it's impossible." - March 8, 2004
Christine-STL
"Dear Tim: We enjoyed having you guys play at our reception and we heard many wonderful comments about how great you guys were. You all were so very professional and easy to work with and we really appreciated that. If you ever need any references, I would be happy to help. Take care, April" - December 6, 2003
April Monaco - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim and Fellow Band Members: Thank you all for a fabulous performance at my daughter's wedding reception last Saturday night. You all were wonderful!!! We received so many compliments on the band. Mary and Ray, you both have beautiful voices and Mary, you did such a great job as the emcee. It was so much fun dancing to your wonderful music. Tim, we can never thank you enough for your professionalism. You have been great to work with! We are so impressed with your promptness in replying to our inquiries. You have always been so accessible and quick to respond. Thank you for your flexibility and willingness to meet our special requests. We very much appreciate that Ray reworked the original playlist to meet our preferences. You both were very accommodating and it was very much appreciated! Also, Tim your e-mail to Angela days before the wedding meant so much to her and me. It was very reassuring and you were absolutely right...we did have a lot to be concerned with, but worrying about your band was not one of them. Please extend our thanks to Steve Davis also. He was a big hit! He added another dimension to our already wonderful evening. It was so much fun! Of course, it goes without saying that we would highly recommend The Spectrum Band to anyone wanting a professional, easy-to-work-with, and wonderful sounding band for any special occasion. Don�t be surprised if you get much business in the future from many of our guests who couldn't stop raving about you. Thank you again. With sincere and heartfelt thanks, Bonnie." - November 29, 2003
Bonnie Nagle (mother of bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim: The Spectrum Band was outstanding! Thank you so much for creating such wonderful music for my daughter's wedding. All the best. -- Reception at Windows Off Washington" - November 22, 2003
Sherry G. (mother of bride) - St. Louis, MO
"THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTE THAT WAS POSTED ON THEKNOT.COM MESSAGE BOARD BY ONE OF THE BAND'S PREVIOUS CLIENTS: We had The Spectrum Band for my wedding and absolutely loved them! They have a male and a female singer and are not at all cheesy. I wanted exactly what you want...the good mix of big band, ballads, newer stuff, funky stuff, etc. I would say they were one of my best vendors. There were a few things I could tell them "just do whatever" and they handled everything wonderfully. For instance, my mother-in-law was having a fit because we wanted to be introduced into the dining room by the emcee of the band. She thought this was tacky. So I spoke with Tim (manager and drummer of the band) and he said it would be handled elegantly...and it was! NO worries! They will learn any special song you want them to play, if it's not already on their play list. They played everything from "September" by Earth, Wind and Fire to "Don't Know Why" by Nora Jones to "Fly Me to the Moon" by Frank Sinatra. They even had a member who does an AWESOME impression of Louis Armstrong and sang "What A Wonderful World." One thing they don't play much of is country music, which is why I liked them. I just don't like country music. They know a few country songs, but they don't have a country sound. They also offer cocktail hour musicians like a single pianist, jazz trio, or jazz sextet. If you want more information go to spectrumband.net. Everyone still keeps telling me how great they were!!" - November 7, 2003
St. Louis Bride
"Tim-You guys were great! Thanks for also coordinating the entertainment during the band breaks. Clearly everyone enjoyed the sounds. I know my feet were sure hurting the next day! Thanks for also playing Nelly off "Momma's Mix" CD- clearly one of my favorites :). All and all it was quite a magical long weekend. Everything was perfect. As far as I'm concerned a band can make or break a party and Spectrum clearly made ours. You guys are true pros and please feel free to use me as a very satisfied and enthusiastic reference. -- Reception at Old Warson Country Club" - October 11, 2003
Chris Chadwick (mother of bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Spectrum was absolutely fantastic!!!! The music just made the wedding. I had so many guests come up to me and tell me how great the band was. And judging by the jam packed dance floor all night, everyone agreed. I'd be happy to serve as a reference for the band if you ever need it. Thank you so much for everything!!! -- Reception at Old Warson Country Club" - October 11, 2003
Anna Chadwick (bride) - St. Louis, MO
"THIS IS A MESSAGE ABOUT THE SPECTRUM BAND THAT WAS POSTED ON THEKNOT.COM WEDDING WEB SITE BY A RECENT CLIENT: �I really cannot say enough good things about the Spectrum Band! They were so wonderful. They sang Happy Birthday to DH�s two cousins who share a birthday. They have a member who does a GREAT impression of Louis Armstrong and sang �What a Wonderful World.� Mary, the band's lead female vocalist, really knew how to keep everyone on the dance floor. She could tell right away that our friends like a wild time, so she had people playing the tambourine and maracas. And after hearing about my karaoke habits in my MOH�s basement, she even handed the microphone to me! They were just so much fun and couldn�t have been better! They even learned �Time of My Life� for our last song of the night and it was perfect. -- Reception at The Junior League" - October 3, 2003
LeAnne (Finney) Schaper - St. Louis, MO
"I cannot thank you guys enough for how great you all were at my wedding reception. 'What A Wonderful World' turned out so good, he is wonderful. I cannot pick one song that I like the most because they were all outstanding. I received so many compliments from guests on how entertaining you were and how all of you had incredible voices. It was a good feeling at 11:30 that the dance floor was still packed with people. Thank you once again for making my reception so memorable. If you need any type of references please feel free to have them call me. I cannot say enough to the professionalism that you and your band members bring along with a great time for all. Look forward to seeing you perform in the future." - September 6, 2003
Christine Corson - St. Louis, MO
"Hi Tim: Scott and I just wanted to thank you and the rest of the band for doing an amazing job at our wedding reception. You blew us away with your professionalism and musical talent. Everyone was commenting to us all throughout the night about how wonderful you all were and we have to agree with them. Many people said it was the best wedding reception they'd ever been to! We really loved hearing you do "Faithfully." Thank you so much for learning that song for us. The whole evening was great. If you ever need references or anything, let us know. We'd be happy to recommend you to anyone. Thank you! -- Reception at Brith Shalom Kneseth Israel Synagogue" - August 31, 2003
Ann Lesley and Scott Rosen - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim: Just a note to let you know how pleased we were with your music at Eileen Connelly's wedding reception. Not only was your music great for dancing, but enjoyable for those who just listened. Everyone had a great time, especially ALL the Connelly's. - Reception at Windows Off Washington" - July 19, 2003
Tom & Maureen Connelly - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim: Thanks so much to you and the band for doing such a great job. Everyone has been raving about how terrific you were and several people said that you were the best group they ever heard at a wedding. We should have asked you to stay another half hour but I just didn't even think of it - the time went by so fast. - Reception at Xavier Grand Ballroom" - June 27, 2003
Colleen and John Griffin - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim: Oh my goodness! What a wonderful evening The Spectrum Band created for our daughter's wedding reception at the St. Albans Country Club! From our very first contact over a year ago, you have been most professional, helpful, timely, and flexible! Thank you so VERY much! We are most appreciative of your talented group and are so happy that you were all such a special part of this very special day in our daughter and son-in-law's life! We couldn't have wished for anything more! We have had many phone calls asking about the band that played at the reception and we are delighted to give them your name. Hopefully, you will receive additional bookings! I will be calling you soon to discuss the evening in a little more personal way and to thank you again! Please extend our appreciation to EVERYONE in your band! Thank you so very much!" - June 21, 2003
Patty and Dick Stolk - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim: Thanks for providing great music for our daughter's wedding reception. It was very apparent that people enjoyed the music by the number that were dancing. The fellow musicians who were in attendance agreed that The Spectrum Band was perfect for the occasion. -- Reception at Four Points Sheraton in Earth City" - May 21, 2003
Randy and Becky Ferber - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim & Spectrum Band: Thank you for sharing your time and talent to make our wedding day so special. Whenever we remember this day and all it means to us, we'll also remember how much your music added to the beauty of our wedding." - April 26, 2003
Jim and Lindsay Gavel - Springfield, MO
"The Spectrum Band: We just wanted to thank you for the great entertainment you provided at our wedding reception. You guys sounded great and we received many compliments on your behalf. Everyone really enjoyed themselves. You guys (& Mary) were great! Thanks again." - April 4, 2003
Kimberly and Thomas Rafferty - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim and the rest of Spectrum Band: As you can imagine last week took on a life of it's own. I didn't get a chance to check my email until tonight and I had 50 messages. I certainly hope that the couples were able to come last night to hear you at The Starlight Roof. We would not have minded at all and they would have seen the happiest group of wedding partiers ever. Your band was perfect for our celebration. The variety of music matched the group perfectly and your singer was fantastic. I usually fall asleep around 9 in the evening, but last night I was isappointed that the party was over. Everyone had a wonderful time and you set the tone. Thank you for making our evening a roaring success. I will be recommending you to everyone. Thank you." - January 4, 2003
Cindy Kelly (Mother of the bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim: Just a note to say that everything was perfect at the wedding. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the band and danced the night away. Thanks so much for making it a special night. We had a lot of feedback from the guests about how much they enjoyed Mary's singing, both at the church, and the reception. If you have an e-mail address for her, please send it to me so I can also thank her! We certainly will recommend your band to anyone looking for great entertainment." - October 26, 2002
Carole Ruby (Mother of the bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim: I can't begin to tell you how many times guests at Julie and Jason's wedding came up to me and asked me "where did you get this band?They're great, fantastic, etc..." The music during dinner was exceptional, it set the perfect mood. The Speiring Room at The Sheldon has to be a challenge for a band because of the low ceiling but yet you adjusted to it perfectly. Your play selection and especially the vocals were second to none. A daughter of a very good friend of ours is getting married next September in Chicago. She is heart sick that the wedding is not in St. Louis so that you could be a part of it. Spectrum played such a big part in the success of the wedding reception. Thank you." - October 5, 2002
Don Hoffman (father of the bride) - St. Louis, MO
"Tim & members of the Spectrum Band: "Thank you" simply doesn't say enough! Our special day was perfect. The Spectrum Band played a huge role in making that happen. The music was more than we ever could have expected. We got compliments all night. Mary, thank you for your leadership and organization. Your skills kept the dance floor packed! Again, thank you for the perfect evening." - September 21, 2002
Kim and Matt Kossmann - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim: I wanted to say thank you for a wonderful event on Sept 13. Everyone just absolutely loved the music!! I was a little concerned, wondering if people would loosen up, because many of them don't know each other very well...but, it worked out just great...everyone had a fabulous time. Thank you also for letting the guys play a few songs. They allreally enjoyed that...they are still talking about it!!!! Well, thank you for everything. I will be sure to recommend you to anyone who is looking. I look forward to working with you in the future. Thanks for a great event." - September 13, 2002
Beth Forst - Event Coordinator for Contractors Services Inc.
"Tim: Brian and I wanted to express how much we enjoyed the band. Everything sounded great, especially "our song". :) Thanks for everything, and I cannot tell you how many wonderful things everyone in attendance said about the band and the music. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves, including Brian and myself! I know our reception was a challenge, given that my nephew was so enamored with the drums. Both you and Mary were great with the kids! Thanks again for making our reception such a wonderful time." - September 8, 2002
Yvette and Brian - St. Louis, MO
"Tim, just wanted you to know that I am still getting compliments about the wonderful band at Pete and Brenda's wedding reception. Once again, we sure appreciated you, Mary and the others agreeing to come to Effingham and doing such a great job. Would we recommend you to other folks? Yes!!!" - August 9, 2002
Mike Henning (father of the bride), Effingham, IL
"I just wanted to say thanks again for the wonderful job you, Mary, and the entire Spectrum Band did at our wedding reception at the Missouri HistoryMuseum. Jeff and I were thrilled with your entertainment, and many of our guests were very complimentary of your band! (everyone kept saying "where did you find that band?!" / "...they were great!"). Thank you again for being so flexible with our wishes, and for letting our musical friends (and me!) participate with you all as well. We had so much fun, and I hope you all did, too. A special thanks to Linda and Jay for sitting in for the ceremony. Linda was so very helpful at the rehearsal, as well. I don't think the ceremony music could have gone any better. Thanks again!" - June 22, 2002
Mindy Ruff Mazur - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim, Mary, and Spectrum Band: Thank you so much for providing the most upbeat entertainment at our wedding. The music was amazing and it made the evening even more magical. Elvis was an extra special touch that we will never forget. Chris was so surprised and so were our guests. We appreciate all of your dedication to our wedding and the practices you had with Stephen Davis. Our phones are ringing nonstop asking about our band and Elvis. We also got the chance to attend your public performance at Bluebird Park. We really enjoyed hearing you again. We hope you are there every summer so we can continue enjoying such a fabulous band. Everything was spectacular! Thank you." - June 15, 2002
Chris and Meredith Sallee - St. Louis, MO
"Dear Tim & Band: The reception was terrific! I could not have chosen more talented or dependable musicians, and I very much appreciated your professionalism and willingness to honor my special requests. As you probably could tell, our guests had a wonderful time thanks in large part to your ability to work the crowd. Thanks so much for you participation in what was an amazing day for Kelly and me and for your willingness to make the trek to Branson. You have a lot to offer future brides." - June 1, 2002
Lori (Thompson) Coulter - St. Louis, MO
"I want to convey to you and your group a most profound THANK YOU for your cooperation and good humor during my daughter's wedding. Your music making abilities are so good and I wish we could have heard even more of you. I hope that I have reason to engage a band again soon because I will certainly choose yours." - May 26, 2002
Marsha Puro - St. Louis, MO
"Sorry I have not had time to call or thank you properly for a great time at the Chase for our wedding. Everyone asked who you were and said you were really good. Thanks for being so easy to work with and doing a fantastic job!!" - May 24, 2002
Andrea Tabaka - St. Louis, MO
"I'd like to thank you for a great job that you and The Spectrum Band did for our wedding reception at The Four Points Sheraton in Earth City. Everyone enjoyed themselves very much and I'm still hearing the compliments about the band two days later." - April 27, 2002
Mike and Victoria Stelloh - St. Louis, MO
"My wife and I, along with the new bride and groom, wish to thank all of the members of the band for being so professional and for the excellence of your outstanding music. We have attended many social functions that had live music, however none could compare with your excellent sound and selection. All of my family and friends still tell us how great your band was and that they never heard a band that could compare to your group. It should also be noted that your lead singer, Mary Polak, does not have a golden voice, but a platinum voice as determined by my whole family who are devoted music lovers." - September 28, 2001
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bauer - Ballwin, MO
"Thank you for the great music and the fun you provided for us and all of our guests at the Carousel House in Faust park." - August 11, 2001
Myrtle and Edgar - Chesterfield, MO
"Wow! Sara and I just wanted to thank you for the excellent job you did for our April 28, 2001 wedding reception. We still have family and friends telling us what a great band you were and how much fun the music was. Spectrum really has a professional touch. Great JOB! Also, tell Mary that she is awesome! Everybody was so impressed with her at the ceremony and even more impressed that she did the reception as well!" - May 16, 2001
Sara and Ernst O.
"Thank you for helping to make our daughter's 'Dream Wedding' come true. Your services were of the utmost professionalism." - May 12, 2001
Leonard and Cathy R., Highland, IL
"Dear Spectrum: Thank you for making our wedding reception a wonderful, memorable event." - May 5, 2001
Jessica and Chris O., St. Louis, MO
"I wanted to thank you for being so professional. You have by far been the best company I've worked with regarding my wedding on September 23, 2000. In fact, you have better customer service than most companies I've ever worked with. That is saying a lot because I have been a purchasing agent for six years and currently handle all purchasing for St. Charles County Government. Knowing that you will be handling the entertainment for my wedding gives me great peace of mind." - October 15, 2000
Tiffany Schneider, St. Peters, MO
"Thank you for the wonderful job you guys did at our wedding reception at the Sheraton West Port on June 17, 2000. Guests from the wedding are still telling me what a great band you were and how much fun the music was. You made everything so easy for us and so enjoyable for our guests. I loved seeing the dance floor full of people all night! Thanks you for making our reception a hit!" - July 1, 2000
David and Theresa, St. Louis, MO
"We wanted to thank you for the excellent job you did for our April 17, 1999 wedding reception. You sounded great and the guests seemed to really enjoy the music too. We will recommend Spectrum to all of our family and friends." - May 4, 1999
Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie, Clayton, MO
"The music was great. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Many persons commented on the quality of your band. We liked your female vocalist coming out to the dance floor. Thanks again and we hope to employ you again in the future."
Bob Rob, Nooter Corporation, St. Louis,
"Thank you so much for playing at our wedding reception. The band was outstanding. Everyone loved the music. I will definitely recommend Spectrum to anyone in need of a band. Thanks again, you guys were great!"
Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson, St. Louis, MO
"Thanks a bunch for your willingness to take time and talent and donate it to a wonderful cause! As usual, Spectrum sounded wonderful and everyone had a terrific time. Thanks again from me and the entire board of directors."
Peggy Holly, Director of Support Dogs, Inc., St. Louis, MO
"Thanks very much for playing at the fair. We hope to have Spectrum again next year."
Debbie, Dan, Michelle, and Susan, St. Louis County Fair and Air Show
"Thank you for the great deal of effort that you put forth to help make our wedding reception so special. We were extremely happy and will refer your band to all of our friends. I understand that you ran out of business cards at our reception due to so many of the guests wanting more information. Thanks again."
Mike and Vicky, St. Louis, MO
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