The LustreLights
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About the Band
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Premier Entertainment for Extraordinary Events
The LustreLights illuminate your special occasions with unforgettable live performances. Whether it’s an elegant wedding, a lavish corporate gala, or a lively private party, our dynamic band brings the perfect fusion of energy, passion, and world-class musicianship to every event.
From jazz to high-energy pop, and everything in between, The LustreLights specialize in curating a captivating musical experience tailored to your unique vision. With an unparalleled repertoire spanning decades and genres, our seasoned musicians elevate the atmosphere, turning your celebration into a one-of-a-kind, show-stopping experience.
Our commitment to excellence shines through every note we play. Whether you want a subtle acoustic performance or a vibrant full-band showcase, The LustreLights will set the stage for memories that last a lifetime. Known for our versatility, professionalism, and ability to connect with audiences of all ages, The LustreLights is the top choice for those seeking to transform their events into a masterpiece of sound, rhythm, and dancing.
Experience the magic of The LustreLights.
Book us today to discover why we’re the most sought-after entertainment group in the industry.
Bandleader
-Photo by Ashley PieperKara Baldus has over twenty years of experience playing in some of St. Louis' most popular event bands. She has decided to step out on her own and assemble this group of talented musicians who she has worked with frequently throughout the years. All of the musicians in the band have degrees in music and are well-respected throughout the community. Kara has been a full-time instructor of jazz piano at Washington University in St. Louis since 2005. Building on her valuable knowledge and versatility she and The LustreLights are confident that they can deliver an event for you to remember!
get all generations on the dance floor by playing your favorite songs from the 50's through the modern day hits
entertain and engage you and your guests from the ceremony to cocktails/dinner music to the dance sets
all events will have two dedicated professional sound/lighting engineers delivering the best audience experience
offer customizable packages, thorough communication and professional booking thanks to Contemporary Productions, who have over four decades of experience in producing unforgettable events
deliver a dynamic, high-energy performance that goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable event that everyone will be talking about
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Reviews
“The LustreLights is absolutely the best wedding band ever! My daughter went to another wedding (out of many) with TLL before she was engaged, and came home and said I found my wedding band when the time comes! They know how to entertain and get every person on that dance floor! Ours was packed all night at the Wild Carrot. TLL are exceptional and energetic in every way! Not only do they know how to read the room, but their customer service leading up to the wedding was second to none! From performing and picking the ceremony music, the first dance song, the set list, learning songs, any requests, and everything in between, they could not have been better to work with. Kara was so responsive and accommodating in every aspect. All the vendors that we worked with also told us the TLL are their favorite band to work with! Most importantly, I lost count on how many of our guests have not stopped talking about this magical night and how fabulous the band was! A good band makes a wedding and they Iived beyond the hype! Go follow on social media and you can see them around STL. 100% recommend!”
“In regards to The Lustrelights, I can hands down say that if you are going to invest in something outside of your budget, it should be something that makes the experience. More specifically, that investment should be The Lustrelights. Here is my brief soapbox about TLL….
To give you a little background, I have been working with Kara (band leader) since their inception; one of their first official weddings as TLL was for a client of mine. From the moment we met that day, Kara and I hit it off. The wedding venue was brand new and after Kara got the band equipment setup, she was asking ME if she could do anything to help - pretty much unheard of. Since then, I have developed a close relationship with Kara. If you ask the band, I proudly claim the title as #1 cheerleader (aka fan girl), recommending them to anyone and everyone. I have even had clients get out of other band contracts once I told them about The Lustrelights (shameless plug for why hiring a wedding planner before signing contracts saves you a lot of headaches, so good call on your part). Their musical talent, unbeatable energy, and ability to keep a dance floor packed all. night. long. is unmatched. And not only that…they are truly the kindest, most humble, hardworking group of professionals who continue to level-up their performance, assuring every wedding and event is different from the last. It’s no secret why I work with them more than any other band - they deliver an experience that is unforgettable.
They invest in their clients, specially mine, and welcome a collaborative approach to curating your individualized set list to best fit you two as a couple and your guests. So in short, I can say - without a shadow of a doubt - you would not regret your investment.”
“The LustreLights truly made our wedding at Union Station St. Louis! We owe the down-to-earth vibe and fun-loving energy of our night to the band! During the father-daughter dance, they were so good that people didn’t even realize the band was playing at first — they thought it was the DJ. By the way — The DJ who played during the band’s quick breaks was also fantastic. LustreLights got family members I’ve never seen hit the dance floor before out and having a ball — people still keep talking about “that band.” We were a little nervous about the sound in general because of how open of a space the Grand Hall is but having played there before, they had it down to a science and everything sounded perfect all night. I hope I get to go to another wedding or show of the LustreLights!”
“LustreLights is AMAZING! Weeks later and I’m still getting notes from my guests telling me how incredible they were. They kept the energy in the room high all night long and the lead singers were the best special event performers I’ve seen (I plan events for a living). My husband and I planned out a choreographed dance for our first dance and the band was super accommodating and learned the song in the correct BPM to sing it live for us. It made it all the more special. The gist is they are worth every penny, every bride deserves them, if you want to have a high energy, fun wedding you found your key. ”
“The LustreLights were incredible and our wedding simply would not have been the same without them! If you’re planning a wedding and looking for a fun, charismatic, high-energy, professional band, book them! They kept the night moving, sounded SO good, and the dance floor was packed until the final song of the evening. Guests have continued to comment that they are the best wedding band they have ever heard! Best decision ever - I’m so glad we found them!”
“The Lustrelights are by far the best wedding band I’ve ever experienced! They were extremely professional and the nicest group of people. They said yes to all of my crazy bride requests like: Can my best friend sing with you? Is it OK if I sing with you? Can we shoot off confetti canons at 10:30pm sharp? Our wedding reception was amazing but The Lustrelights made it 100% unforgettable!!!”
“The LustreLights were absolutely fantastic; the dance party was nonstop! The ensemble has a diverse list of songs that cater to all ages across many genres. They have great sound, groove, passion and energy and their performance was lively throughout the night. The use of their 3 part vocal harmonies was stellar. We used Kara, the keyboard player, for our ceremony and she was very talented and able to replicate a difficult and meaningful song for our procession. Everyone from the band manager to the band members were prompt in their communication, flexible with last minute changes and very professional. Our guests are still raving it was one of the best weddings they have been to and an unforgettable night of fun while on the dance floor. Thank you LustreLights!!”
“One of the best elements of the wedding. So easy to work with from booking to performance. Guests of all ages were able to enjoy their incredible talents. They event let my brother join them for a song on the drums. Many guests have asked us about them and said they were their favorite wedding band. Can’t recommend them enough!”
“Where do I begin?! We can not recommend The Lustrelights highly enough! Their energy, performance, and musical talent was the best I have ever seen at a wedding. In addition to every musician/singer being extremely talented, the band was wonderful to work with- flexible, professional, helpful, and friendly. Our guests are still raving about the Lustrelights and how much fun they had dancing and singing the night away. The Lustrelights put their heart and soul into making the dance floor and vibe come alive at our wedding- we are forever grateful! ”
“They were FANTASTIC! Easy to work with, very professional, the crowd loved them, they sounded great — I only have wonderful things to say!
I’m sure I’ll be reaching out to you to book them again in the future :) ”
“We LOVE The LustreLights! They are incredibly talented and brought an insane amount of energy to our wedding reception! The dance floor was packed all night and our friends and family are still talking about how good they were! They also learned 2 songs for us and totally crushed it! From a planning perspective, they were very quick to respond and easy to work with - overall it was a very low stress process! I would give more stars on this review if I could! This band is so so so good and made our wedding reception everything that we were hoping it would be!”
“We found and booked the LustreLights before their first live performance, August 25th 2017. Our immediate reaction: “Holy crap, this is our band!” We had so much fun listening and dancing the night away that night, that we kept coming back, each time with more friends and family, to show off their amazing talent! Working with Lauren has been seamless and her response time was always very quick and professional. Kara, you are so amazing! You always made us feel so special at all of your shows and we couldn’t have asked for a better wedding reception! From the Jazz at dinner, the horns accompanying the father/daughter dance, to the whole band rocking the house the entire night, we wish we could re-live it every single weekend! If you’re on the fence about live music vs a band, we would always recommend live. And if you’re picking out a band, we would 10/10 recommend LustreLights!! I promise, they will not disappoint! ”
Partial Song List
• ABBA – Dancing Queen
• Adele – Hello
• Adele – Make You Feel My Love
• Adele – Rolling in the Deep
• Alanis Morissette – You Oughta Know
• Alicia Keys - If I Ain’t Got You
• Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
• Amy Winehouse – Valerie
• Aretha Franklin – (You Make Me Feel Like)A Natural Woman
• Aretha Franklin – Chain of Fools
• Aretha Franklin – I Say A Little Prayer
• Aretha Franklin – Respect
• B-52’s – Loveshack
• Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way
• Ben E. King – Stand By Me
• Beyoncé – Love On Top
• Beyoncé – Single Ladies
• Billie Eilish - Bad Guy
• Blues Brothers – Soul Man
• Bon Jovi – Livin’ on a Prayer
• Britney Spears – Hit Me Baby One More Time
• Britney Spears – Toxic
• Bruno Mars – 24K Magic
• Bruno Mars – Locked Out of Heaven
• Bruno Mars – Marry You
• Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like
• Bruno Mars – Treasure
• Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk
• Camilla Cabello – Havana
• Cee Lo Green – Forget You
• Chris Stapleton – Tennessee Whiskey
• Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want to Have Fun
• Daft Punk – Get Lucky
• Darius Rucker – Wagon Wheel
• David Bowie – Let’s Dance
• DNCE – Cake by the Ocean
• Donna Summer – Last Dance
• Dua Lipa – Don’t Start Now
• Dua Lipa – New Rules
• Earth Wind & Fire – September
• Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You
• Elton John – Bennie & The Jets
• Elton John – Tiny Dancer
• Etta James – At Last
• Fleetwood Mac - Dreams
• Frank Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight
• Garth Brooks – Friends in Low Places
• Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive
• Gnarls Barkley – Crazy
• Guns N’ Roses – Sweet Child of Mine
• Hall & Oates – You Make My Dreams
• Harry Styles – Watermelon Sugar
• Huey Lewis & The News – Power of Love
• James Brown – I Got You (I Feel Good)
• James Brown – Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag
• Jason Derulo – Want to Want Me
• Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj – Bang Bang
• Joan Jett – I Love Rock ‘n Roll
• Journey – Anyway You Want It
• Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
• Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop the Feeling!
• Justin Timberlake – Sexyback
• Katy Perry – California Gurls
• Katy Perry – Chained to the Rhythm
• Katy Perry – Teenage Dream
• Lady Gaga – Just Dance
• Lady Gaga – Pokerface
• Lauryn Hill – Doo Wop (That Thing)
• Leon Bridges – Coming Home
• Lizzo - Juice
• Lizzo - Truth Hurts
• Lorde – Green Lights
• Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World
• Madonna – Material Girl
• Madonna – Vogue
• MAGIC! – Rude
• Maren Morris – My Church
• Maren Morris – The Middle
• Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger
• Maroon 5 – Sugar
• Marvin Gaye – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
• Marvin Gaye – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
• Marvin Gaye – I Heard It Through The Grapevine
• Meghan Trainor – All About That Bass
• Meghan Trainor – Dear Future Husband
• Meghan Trainor – Lips are Movin
• Meghan Trainor – Me Too
• Michael Jackson – Billie Jean
• Michael Jackson – PYT
• Michael Jackson – Thriller
• Michael Jackson – Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’
• Miley Cyrus – Party in the USA
• Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It
• Nat King Cole – Unforgettable
• Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
• Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
• Norah Jones – Don’t Know Why
• Outkast – Hey Ya!
• Pat Benatar – Hit Me With Your Best Shot
• Patti LaBelle – Lady Marmalade
• Pink – Get the Party Started
• Pink – Raise Your Glass
• Portugal. The Man – Feel It Still
• Prince – Kiss
• Prince – Let’s Go Crazy
• Prince – I Would Die 4 U
• Prince – Purple Rain
• Proclaimers – And I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
• Queen – Another One Bites the Dust
• Queen – Crazy Little Thing Called Love
• Ray LaMontagne – You Are the Best Thing
• Rihanna – Don’t Stop the Music
• Rihanna – We Found Love
• Santana – Smooth
• Shania Twain – Man! I Feel Like a Woman
• Sheryl Crow – All I Wanna Do
• Sister Sledge – We Are Family
• Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)
• Stevie Wonder – Superstition
• Survivor – Eye of the Tiger
• Taylor Swift – Love Story
• Taylor Swift – Shake It Off
• The Beach Boys – God Only Knows
• The Beatles – In My Life
• The Black-Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling
• The Cars – Just What I Needed
• The Commodores – Brick House
• The Cure – Friday, I’m in Love
• The Isley Brothers – Shout
• The Jackson 5 – I Want You Back
• The Killers – Mr. Brightside
• The Outfield – Your Love
• The Supremes – Baby Love
• The Supremes – You Can’t Hurry Love
• The Temptations – My Girl
• The Temptations – Ain’t Too Proud to Beg
• The Weeknd – Blinding Lights
• The Weeknd – Can’t Feel My Face
• Third Eye Blind – Semi Charmed Life
• Tina Turner – Proud Mary
• TLC – No Scrubs
• Toto – Africa
• Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl
• Walk the Moon – Shut Up and Dance
• Whitney Houston – How Will I Know
• Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody
• Wild Cherry – Play That Funky Music
• Wilson Pickett – Land of 1000 Dances
• Wilson Pickett – Mustang Sally