Acoustic duo

Retros Duo

Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star
(5.0)Read all 8 reviews
Watch
Booking protection
Secure online payments
Free 48hr cancellations
Support available Mon-Sun
Like Retros Duo?
Watch & Listen
Watch
Listen

About Retros Duo

The Retros can work as a duo or trio as well as a four-piece . As a duo we use backing tracks for a fuller sound.
Acoustic duo
Worcester
Public liability insurance of £10 million
Verified profile

THE RETROS DUO - BIOGRAPHY The band's passion and obvious joy in the music is clear in their live act and their recordings.The Duo was formed to play gigs that the 4 piece cannot do and has a wider spread of tunes from the 40's to the present day including Folk, Pop , Rock and Jazz. In addition, both of the band members are lead vocalists, enabling them to offer a wider range of material. The current line up is: Paul Aitken (Guitar and vocals) Ben Grove (Guitar and vocals) . We have a high quality Yamaha PA and a midi Lighting system as part of the package. The band has played Festivals , Corporate Functions , Clubs , Weddings , Birthday Parties , Universities and Colleges in venues large and small. We have played in Europe and as far afield as Hong Kong . Recently we played to 4500 in Liverpool Arena.

Encore badges
Saved the day!
Booked for an Encore gig with less than 24 hours’ notice
Member of the Encore community forum
Encore expert
Demonstrated expertise by completing the Encore Academy
5th Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over 5 years
Musicianship
Genres:
Christmas, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Motown, Tribute, Vintage, Pop rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll
See all genres
Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
See all event types

Retros Duo's Song list

A HARD DAYS NIGHT
ACT NATURALLY
ALL OR NOTHING
ALRIGHT NOW
ANOTHER GIRL ANOTHER PLANET
ANOTHER SATURDAY NIGHT
APACHE
AS TEARS GO BY
AT LAST
AUTUMN LEAVES
BABY IT'S YOU
BABY COME BACK
BAD TO ME
BLACK NIGHT
BLACK MAGIC WOMAN
BIRTHDAY
BROWN EYED GIRL
BROWN SUGAR
BORN TO BE WILD
CANT EXPLAIN
CANT GET ENOUGH
CAROLINE
CHAINS
CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO
CISSY STRUT
CLEAN LIVING BOY
CONCRETE AND CLAY
C'MON EVERYBODY
DAKOTA
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
DAYS
DOCK OF THE BAY
DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER
DOO WAH DIDDY
DO YOU WANNA DANCE
ELENORE
ELMER'S TUNE
EVE OF DESTRUCTION
EVERYDAY
EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE
FAR FAR AWAY
FBI
FELIZ NAVIDAD
FIRE BRIGADE
FRIDAY ON MY MIND
GET BACK
GET READY
GIMME SOME A LOVIN`
GO YOUR OWN WAY
GREAT PRETENDER
HAPPY TOGETHER
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE S
HEARTBEAT
HELP
HEY JOE
HERE COMES THE SUN
HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE
HI HO SILVER LINING
HIPPY HIPPY SHAKE
HIS LATEST FLAME
HOMEWARD BOUND
HONKY TONK WOMEN
IF I FELL
I FOUGHT THE LAW
I'M A BELIEVER
I'M INTO SOMETHING GOOD
I'M THE URBAN SPACEMAN
IN MY LIFE
ISLANDS IN THE STREAM
I SAW HER STANDING THERE
I SHOULDA KNOWN BETTER
I SHOT THE SHERRIFF
I WILL WAIT
ITS ALL OVER NOW
IT’S NOW OR NEVER
ITCHYCOO PARK
I WANNA HOLD YOUR HAND
JUST ONE LOOK
JOHNNY B. GOODE
JUMPIN` JACK FLASH
KEEP ON RUNNING
KITES
LA BAMBA
LAST TRAIN TO CLARKESVILLE
LET IT BE ME
LETS TWIST AGAIN
LETS DANCE
LITTLE GIRL
LITTLE SISTER
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC
LOLA
LOVE GROWS WHERE ROSEMARY
LOVE IS ALL AROUND
LOVE ME TENDER
LOVE MINUS ZERO
LOUIE LOUIE
MAN OF THE WORLD
MERRY CHRISTMAS
MIDNIGHT HOUR
MISERY
MR BRIGHTSIDE
MR TAMBOURINE MAN
MONEY
MOANY MOANY
MOONLIGHT SERENADE
MOON RIVER
MOVE IT
MR BRIGHTSIDE
MUSTANG SALLY
MY GIRL
NADINE
NEEDLES AND PINS
NEED YOUR LOVE SO BAD
NO MATTER WHAT
NOT FADE AWAY
NOWHERE MAN
OH CAROL
ON THE BEACH
PAINT IT BLACK
PARADISE
PEGGY SUE
PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED
PERFECT
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC
PLEASE DONT TEASE
PRETTY FLAMINGO
PRETTY WOMAN
PROBLEMS
PURPLE HAZE
RETURN TO SENDER
RIP IT UP
ROUTE 66
RUNAROUND SUE
RUNAWAY
SAN FRANCISCO BAY BLUES
SATISFACTION
SAVE THE LAST DANCE
SEA CRUISE
SEX ON FIRE
SLOW DOWN
SHAKIN ALL OVER
SHE LOVES YOU
SHOORA SHOORA
SHOTGUN
SIMPLY THE BEST
SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW
SOMEBODY HELP ME
SO SAD 'BOUT US
SONG 2
STAND BY ME
STAY
STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER
STREETS OF LONDON
SUBSTITUTE
SUFFRAGETTE CITY
SUMMER IN THE CITY
SUMMERTIME
SUMMERTIME BLUES
SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE
SUSPICIOUS MINDS
SWEET CAROLINE
SWEET HOME ALABAMA
TAKE IT EASY
TEENAGE KICKS
TEENAGE DIRTBAG
TENERIFFE SEA
THE GIRL OF MY BEST FRIEND
THE LAST TIME
THE LETTER
THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD
THE WEIGHT
THAT'LL BE THE DAY
THIS BOY
TILL THERE WAS YOU
TITANIUM
TRACKS OF MY TEARS
TRUE LOVE WAYS
TWIST AND SHOUT
TWISTIN` THE NIGHT AWAY
UNDER THE BOARDWALK
VENUS
VIVA LA VIDA
WALK IN THE ROOM
WALK DONT RUN
WATERLOO SUNSET
WE WISH YOU A MERRY XMAS
WHAT `D I SAY
WHEN WILL I BE LOVED
WILD THING
WHITE CHRISTMAS
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS
WONDERFUL WORLD
WONDERFUL TONIGHT
WORDS OF LOVE
YES I WILL
YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHING YET
YOU CAN’T DO THAT
YOU’D BETTER MOVE ON
YOU REALLY GOT ME
YOUR SONG
YOU SEND ME
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line-up is as follows: Vocals, GuitarS, Keys, Drums. We also have a 4 piece option.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

“We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.”

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

“Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. If you'd like a DJ service via our PA after the final set until the venue closes, we provide this for an additional £150.”

How much time do you need to set up?

“We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!”

Can you roam around while you perform?

No we don't

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event. ”

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

“Our PA and lighting system is included in your quote. We usually require a minimum of 2m by 3m space to perform”

Can you learn song requests before the event?

“If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We have a wide variety of songs and styles from the 40's up to the present day - we are happy to adjust our volume to suit the event. We enjoy entertaining !

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Liverpool Arena Chipping Norton Theatre Lechlade Festival Warwick Hall The Half Moon Putney The Swan Hotel Staines The Forum The Mean Fiddler Littlecote Manor The Casino Southampton Chipping Norton Festival Silverstone Twickenham Rugby Stadium The Metropole Birmingham Earls Court Exhibition Halls Queens House Greenwich Lady Margaret College Oxford Rycote

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

The Beatles The Kinks The Stones The Jam The Who The Grateful Dead Frank Sinatra Buddy Holly Otis Reading The Searchers XTC The Police Buddy Rich Led Zepplin Dire Straits The Shadows Buddy Rich Richard Harvey Ed Sheeran Thin Lizzie Phil Collins / Genesis Wilson Picket Little Richard Bob Marley Glen Miller Stevie Wonder Elton John Carol king The Miracles

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

t's a toss up between Liverpool arena ( 4500) and The Conrad International in Hong Kong ( 500 very wealthy people)...... or maybe Top of the Pops ( 16 million viewers ?)..... it all depends on defining the term High Profile ......

Retros Duo's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£350
Up to 2 hours£450
Up to 3 hours£550
Packages
Plus 2 Gogo Dancers2 musicians
The addition of Gogo Dancers who dance alongside the band and also interact with the audience on the dance floor
£350
Drinks reception2 musicians
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£380
Wedding ceremony2 musicians
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£380

Add-ons

Bass player
+£175
DJ set
+£190
Retros Duo
Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star
5 out of 5
7 verified reviews
Satisfaction
Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star
5.0
Professionalism
Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star
5.0
Communication
Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star
5.0
Punctuality
Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star
5.0

Retros Duo's Reviews

From Encore customers:

SR
Sharon R
1 year ago
Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star
5 out of 5

Fantastic

Reply from Retros Duo
1 year ago

We had a great time and were well looked after ( despite a tricky get-in at the club ! )It was a pleasure to be asked to perform - lovely people.

From other customers:

GE
Gemma E
1 year ago, for a Birthday party in Sproughton
Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star
5 out of 5

Excellent experience the band were amazing. Everyone loved it. Thank you

DJ
David J
1 year ago, for a Charity event in Shrawley
Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star
5 out of 5

Fantastic band, highly recommended

Read all 7 reviews