Spectrum Band

Spectrum - St. Louis' Premier Variety Dance Band

St. Louis Metro Area, Columbia MO

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Sean Scales

BUSINESS AND BOOKING MANAGER/BASSIST

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AWARD WINNER (14X)

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St. Louis based Spectrum Band is St. Louis' Premier Variety Dance Band. Based on client feedback, Spectrum Band is a 13 time winner of The Knot's Best of Weddings, and a proud member of The Knot's Hall of Fame. You can trust that Spectrum Band is the right band to deliver supurb professionalism, some of the best musical talent available in St. Louis or anywhere else, and a performance that will have your dance floor packed and your family, friends, and guests talking about your night for years to come! Spectrum Band's most popular format is a 9 piece band featuring male and female vocalists, a full horn section, and rhythm section, however smaller formats of the band are available. Also, when you choose Spectrum Band, emcee services, continuous playback music during times when the band isn't playing, and use of our wireless microphones for speeches and toasts are always FREE! Regardless of which format you prefer, your guests will surely be complimenting you on your choice of entertainment for your wedding. Looking for something smaller? New for 2025 we are offering Spectrum Trio! Spectrum Trio consists of female vocals, guitar, and bass with electronic percussion for a fun trio that can perform for wedding receptions or as a cocktail trio! Perhaps you are leaning towards a DJ, but still want live music for your reception. Spectrum Trio is a great option for you. Whether you're looking for a jazz trio, a cocktail trio, or a dance trio, or perhaps a combination of them all, Spectrum Trio might be a great fit for you!

29+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

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Instruments

Bass

Guitar

Keyboard

Percussion

Piano

Saxophone

Trombone

Trumpet

Vocals

Music Genres

Country

Dance

Disco

Jazz

Latin

Polka

Pop

R&B

Rock

Music Services

Live Music

MC Services

Recorded Music

Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

Ceremony

Reception

Awards and Affiliations

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Meet the team

Sean Scales

Business and Booking Manager/Bassist

Sean has performed professionally as a bassist for hire for over 35 years, including performing as an orchestra bassist for Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Lines, as a member of the Jay Osmond Band backing up the world famous Osmond Brothers in Branson, MO, multiple professional musical theatre productions, and in various bands including rock, country, latin american, jazz, and big band and swing bands. Sean joined Spectrum Band as the band's bassist in 2011, and took over the business and booking side of the band in early 2021. He also is the main point of contact for all wedding couples during the planning process and serves as the band's emcee. Sean has the experience of performing professionally on many stages big and small, and with over 500 weddding receptions performed, he brings a wealth of valuable experience to all Spectrum Band couples!

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Spectrum Band received overwhelmingly positive feedback for their performances at various weddings, with guests and couples praising their professionalism and ability to keep the dance floor lively all night. The band's versatility and range of music, from classic to modern hits, catered to different crowds and created a joyful atmosphere. Sean, the band leader, was commended for his responsiveness and for accommodating special requests, such as coordinating with the couple for unique dances. Reviewers highly recommended Spectrum Band for weddings due to their talent, communication, and exceptional entertainment value.

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Patti S

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10/19/2025

Spectrum Band was absolutely incredible! We received so many compliments from our family and friends about how impressed they were with our band — people are still talking about th...

em. They went above and beyond to make our entire day unforgettable. We used Spectrum for all of our audio needs, and they handled everything flawlessly. Their duo (bass and guitar) played at our rehearsal dinner and set the perfect tone for the weekend. On our wedding day, their team managed all ceremony audio and music seamlessly, and their cocktail hour trio of piano, sax, and bass created the most elegant atmosphere. The full band for the reception was phenomenal. They learned our first dance song just for us, nailed the timing for our ceremony cues, and even worked with me to coordinate when family members would join during our father-daughter and mother-son dances. Once the party started, they kept the dance floor packed all night long — every song hit perfectly, and the energy never dipped. Their lighting setup added so much to the overall vibe of the night, making everything feel like a true celebration. Sean, the band leader, was fantastic to work with from start to finish — so communicative, kind, and professional. I had never seen the band perform live before booking, which can be nerve-wracking, but I trusted my gut (and the amazing reviews), and I am so glad I did. Spectrum Band is hands down one of the best wedding bands I’ve ever heard. They’re talented, professional, and know exactly how to throw an incredible party. I can’t recommend them enough!

David R

1/13/2026

Spectrum Band performed at our wedding in January 2026. They were excellent. Many guests commented on how good they were. Highly recommend.

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Libby D

10/19/2025

We had the best experience with Spectrum Band. We had seen them at a friend’s wedding (where we had so much fun), and decided to work with them for ours. Sean was so responsive fro...

m the start. We had a bit of a complicated room flip in a unique venue space, and these guys knocked it out of the park. They handled it all with professionalism and ease making us worry free on the big day. And not to mention… the dance floor was ELECTRIC all night long thanks to their talented group. Thank you so much, we could not have asked for a better band to be a part of our special day.

Marianne L

9/23/2025

Spectrum Band was great from planning throughout and delivered a fun party experience at the reception! Starting with the Spectrum Trio at the cocktail hour and the Band keeping th...

e dance floor going during the entire reception. It was the first time they played at the Hawthorn venue and even played some ABBA songs for the first time which were a hit with the crowd. We received positive feedback from many guests. Sean was easy to work with and very responsive throughout the process! Highly recommend Spectrum Band and Trio!

Annie D

9/04/2025

We had the absolute pleasure of having Spectrum play at our wedding, and they completely exceeded our expectations! From the very beginning, they were incredibly easy to work with ...

—professional, responsive, and invested in making our day special. Sean knows how to command a room for speeches and was so patient in accommodating a special father daughter dance. There was never a lull on the dance floor even during the band's quick break. So many of our guests have commented on how fantastic the band was and how much fun they had. Spectrum truly created a fun, joyful and unforgettable atmosphere.

Annie W

8/03/2025

My fiance and I were so happy with Spectrum's performance at our wedding this summer! Sean was extremely responsive via email and happy to meet with us multiple times to discuss a ...

plan for our day. Our priority was making sure that everyone was on the dance floor having a great time all night, and we achieved that! We received many comments throughout the night and afterward about how fun the wedding was and how great the band was. The value Spectrum provides compared to similar-sized bands can't be beat. I would highly recommend Spectrum!

Maggie W

7/31/2025

Spectrum Band was an amazing choice for our wedding! They were easy to communicate with and all our guests had a great time on the dance floor all evening! Can't recommend them eno...

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Jennifer M

7/29/2025

Spectrum Band rocked our world at our reception! They blew us away with their talent and kindness. They not only sounded AWESOME, they played such a variety of music. I recommend t...

he Spectrum Band and would hire them again!

O'Reilly M

6/18/2025

Sean and his band are fantastic to work with. We had help from Sean the entire year leading up to our reception to make sure everything went perfectly and it did! Sean is very resp...

onsive and always answered our questions thoughtfully. Our dance floor was packed the entire night of our reception and that is definitely due to the incredible band!! I could not recommend Spectrum Band enough! Thank you guys again!!!

Anna M

4/20/2025

would recommend them to everybody and anybody who needs a band for any occasion. They kept our dance floor full until last call!

Sarah H

2/13/2025

My husband and I cannot say enough great things about Spectrum! After our wedding, guests were still complimenting the band. Sean, was amazing to work with. He answered all my ques...

tions promptly. He was also able to fulfill all my special song requests! I cannot thank this band enough for making our wedding so special and fun!

Chris H

1/19/2025

When planning our wedding, my wife and I knew we wanted a live band. We talked to several and went with Spectrum because they were so easy to work with and we could tell that they’...

d help us make sure everything was planned out. They didn’t let us down and we loved their performance. We wanted to go with a mid-century vibe, and even though Spectrum normally plays more modern music, they did a fantastic job playing everything from Frank Sinatra to Van Morrison and Natalie Cole. With their help, we put together a list of songs we liked and let them have the freedom to choose from that list based on what was working with the crowd. The night and the music were both lovely. They even learned a few new songs for the ceremony and reception. We can’t recommend them enough!

Sophie T

1/19/2025

We had Spectrum for our New Year’s Eve wedding in St. Louis, and they absolutely blew us away! The entire night, they brought the perfect energy and created a truly electric atmosp...

here. Spectrum knew exactly how to read the crowd and kept the dance floor packed the entire night. They even went above and beyond by learning our favorite song to play during dinner! Mr. Brightside at midnight was the highlight of the night! They were so professional and easy to work with during the entire planning process. If you're looking for a band that will make your wedding unforgettable, Spectrum is the one. Thank you, Spectrum, for giving us the perfect start to our marriage and for making our New Year’s Eve wedding a night to remember forever!

Anna M

1/14/2025

I am SO happy with Spectrum’s performance at my wedding. From coordinating a violinist for our ceremony who learned two new songs for our processional, to finding a duo for our coc...

ktail hour, and of course playing amazing music during the reception, Spectrum knocked it out of the park. People were on the dance floor all night long and we received many compliments on how fun our wedding was. I would recommend Spectrum to anyone!

Tori B

11/03/2024

We cannot recommend Spectrum band enough! They were very easy to work with. They were always quick to respond to any questions we had leading up to the wedding. They sound amazing ...

and had everyone at our wedding out on the dance floor all night long. 10/10 recommend!

Madeline H

10/09/2024

We loved having Spectrum as our wedding band - truly made the whole experience. They're excellent communicators, and had everyone dancing all night. Nothing but amazing things to s...

ay about them.

Lauren S

9/18/2024

You MUST have Spectrum Band at your wedding. The guests would not stop talking about how amazing they were on our big day. We had the piano and guitar duo for the ceremony which wa...

s absolutely beautiful. We had the full 9 piece for the reception and the dance floor was nonstop packed. Sean was also amazing at communication and answered all questions in a swift manner. Thank you Spectrum Band for making our day even more awesome!

Molly E

9/03/2024

Spectrum Band was absolutely incredible!! They made our wedding reception so much fun and the dance floor was packed all night! Sean the manager was so great to work with- he was i...

ncredibly responsive, accommodating and kind! I highly recommend Spectrum!!

Sarah G

8/05/2024

The band was amazing! Very professional and made our night one to remember. Their manager Sean was so friendly and helpful throughout the whole experience. Would definitely recomme...

nd them for any event.

Laura E

6/23/2024

Great band! They did a great job at my son's wedding two years ago and we hired them again for my daughter. They kept everyone dancing the whole time and the music was great. Hi...

ghly recommend!

Michael M

5/23/2024

My wife and I were so pleased with Spectrum bands performance, and our guests loved them as well. They collaborated so seamlessly with our coordinator and caterer, it was very hand...

s off. I could not recommend them more. Nothing beats live music.

Henry C

5/05/2024

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 f...

ound. 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.

Daniel B

4/29/2024

Spectrum was very professional and prompt in their responses. We would absolutely recommend them for their wedding day. The night of the wedding was great and they absolutely kil...

led it out there and kept the dance floor full the entire night with great songs one after another.

Jacquelyn S

4/05/2024

Phenomenal band! Sean was so easy to work with during the planning process. He was incredibly responsive and answered every question I had and easily dealt with any last minute cha...

nges. The band was amazing and kept the guest of the dance floor the entire time. There was not a single minute once the band started that the dance floor wasn’t full. We had tons of compliments on the band and highly recommend them.

Margaret R

11/21/2023

We had a great experience with Spectrum Band for our wedding reception of 160. They were so flexible with our vision given that it wasn't an overly traditional wedding. The band ke...

pt the dance floor packed all night and my partner and I have received so much positive feedback on how fun our reception was because of the live band. I cannot recommend them highly enough!!!

Laura L

10/12/2023

Spectrum band was amazing for our wedding. Everyone enjoyed them immensely and are still talking about it today. Sean was so easy to communicate with, super helpful and kind. The m...

usic was perfect and really elevated the evening! Especially the medleys of various artists.

Alyssa W

9/25/2023

Spectrum band was one of the best choices we made for our wedding day! They kept everyone out on the dance floor all night and were an absolute blast. Could not recommend them enou...

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Molly C

7/13/2023

Spectrum was amazing to work with! Sean and team answered every one of our questions and rocked the house throughout the reception! We’ve received so many compliments about how gre...

at they were and we cannot recommend them enough to our engaged friends!

Natalie F

5/09/2023

Awesome professional band! Unbelievable sound that features contemporary to timeless classics. Not a guest left without praising our choice of Spectrum Band. Their energy and tal...

ent is second to none. Sean was super throughout the planning process and made himself available whenever we had questions -- an A+ band and an A+ experience. The Best Wedding Band Ever!!!

Jessica I

4/26/2023

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!

Meaghan S

4/18/2023

We had the pleasure of having Spectrum Band play on our wedding. They were everything and more. Our guests loved them and we continuously got texts and calls the day after asking w...

ho our band was. They kept the dance floor alive and full! Sean was especially really great to work with and was so organized. We also used the pianist and guitarist in our ceremony and they were everything we wanted. I will definitely be referring people to them and we will use them at our next big event. Thank you for making our day so memorable!

Christie D

4/10/2023

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!!

Lauren H

2/09/2023

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 wi...

th. 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!

Chris V

12/16/2022

Spectrum were a pleasure to work with. They put on a great show for our friends and family and made the entire process smooth and easy. Big props to Sean for his responsiveness a...

nd consideration of all our questions and ideas!

Jamie B

12/03/2022

If you're in search of a good time - look no further. Spectrum Band is THE BEST. 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. Now for the fun part - the actual reception. WOOO! Spectrum had the dance floor full for 3 hours. People didn't want to leave!! Ha. I highly recommend booking Spectrum Band for your wedding and events!

Caitlin J

10/16/2022

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 s...

atisfied 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 our reception would not have been the same.

John N

10/12/2022

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.

Caitlyn T

10/12/2022

Spectrum Band was absolutely incredible to have for our wedding. They were so accommodative to our requests, Sean was very timely with his responses, and most importantly, they wer...

e outstanding performing at our wedding! I can’t count on two hands how many people came and complimented the band. Would 100% recommend them over and over again!

jennifer b

10/08/2022

Spectrum performed at our wedding on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 and did a great job! We were happy that we chose them to be a part of our big day. We added a pianist to our ceremony a...

nd he was so sweet and made it that much more special! The 7 piece band performed during our reception and made it so fun! Sean was very thorough in helping us plan the music component of our day and made the process so easy. He also came out to our site the week before to help us work out band placement because they had never performed at SqWires before which took a lot of stress off me about how everything would go that day. Having live music is a great way to make your wedding unique and to ensure that everyone has a fun night!

Amanda R

9/22/2022

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. The...

y 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.

Emma S

9/21/2022

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 s...

o 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 ever 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!

Liz S

9/05/2022

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...

disappoint. 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

Emily W

8/07/2022

I cannot say enough positive things about spectrum! Everything was absolutely perfect and our guests were dancing all night! Sean is amazing to work with and the whole crew made ou...

r wedding night perfect! 10/10!

Sophie S

7/27/2022

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 a...

ddition to being an amazing band, they also MC'd our event and were engaging and enthusiastic the entire time. We will always cherish our first dance because of the beautiful music played by Spectrum!

Allison B

7/22/2022

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 p...

lans 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!

Erin H

7/14/2022

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 repretoire 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.

Dan P

6/25/2022

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 bands lead person was extremely helpful with all our questions and even some special request 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 to do it all over again I would not hesitate to hire Spectrum Band. I would highly recommend Sean and Spectrum Band.

Jane Z

6/23/2022

Spectrum Band played at our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. WOW! The band is so versatile and can execute basically any song, any genre. They know how to get the crowd danc...

ing and having fun! They even learned a new song for our first dance. The whole process of booking and communicating pre-wedding was seamless and Sean (who worked with us) was so friendly and accommodating. I am so glad we went with Spectrum Band for our wedding! We highly recommend booking this band!

Laura H

6/08/2022

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. F...

ast 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.

Don Z

6/04/2022

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!

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