Function band
The Retros
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RETROS SHOWREEL 2020
The Retros Live at The Congress Theatre Get Ready
The Retros Live at Liverpool Arena
About The Retros
The band's passion and obvious joy in the music is clear in their live act and their recordings - probably the best party band in the world!
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Function band
Hounslow
Public liability insurance of £10 million
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Performance details
We can perform outdoors
We have vehicles we can use to travel to gigs
We require car parking close to venues
We can perform with backing tracks
Our equipment is PAT tested
We own a PA system
Musicianship
Genres:
1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, Blues, Swing, Easy listening, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Covers, Disco, Karaoke, Motown, R&B, Soul, Tribute, Vintage, Rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Hard rock, Indie, Pop rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Power rock, Ska, Reggae, Skiffle, Top 40, Light music
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Types:
Function band, Cover band, 1960s era tribute band, 1970s era tribute band, Beatles tribute band, Party band, Rock band, Rock n roll band, Festival band, Acoustic band, Pop band, Soul & Motown band, Wedding band, Vintage band, Acoustic duo, Pop trio, Pop duo, Acoustic trio, Rock duo, Rock trio, 1980s era tribute band
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Charity event, Wedding
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Song list
SONG LIST 2019
Beatles, Kinks , Stones, Spencer Davis, Soul, Motown, Blues
Van Morrison, Ed Sheeran ,George Ezra , Elvis , Stereophonics , The Killers and many more...
Acoustic or Electric
ACT NATURALLY
A HARD DAYS NIGHT
ALL OR NOTHING
ALL RIGHT NOW
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
ANOTHER SATURDAY NIGHT
ANOTHER GIRL ANOTHER PLANET
APACHE
AS TEARS GO BY
BABY ITS YOU
BABY COME BACK
BAD TO ME
BIRTHDAY
BLACK NIGHT
BLACK MAGIC WOMAN
BOBBY MCGEE
BORN TO BE WILD
BRING IT ON HOME TO ME
BROWN EYED GIRL
BROWN SUGAR
CANT EXPLAIN
CANT GET ENOUGH
CAROLINE
CHAINS
CISSY STRUT
CONCRETE AND CLAY
C'MON EVERYBODY
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
DAKOTA
DAYS
DOCK OF THE BAY
DOO WAH DIDDY
DO YOU WANNA DANCE
ELENORE
EVERYDAY
EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE
F.B.I
FIRE BRIGADE
GET BACK
GET READY
GIMME SOME A LOVIN`
GREAT PRETENDER
HAPPY TOGETHER
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
HEARTBEAT
HELP
HEY HO
HEY JOE
HERE COMES THE SUN
HI HO SILVER LINING
HIPPY HIPPY SHAKE
HIS LATEST FLAME
HONKY TONK WOMEN
IF I FELL
I CAN'T EXPLAIN
I FOUGHT THE LAW
I'M A BELIEVER
I'M INTO SOMETHING GOOD
IN MY LIFE
I SAW HER STANDING THERE
I SHOULDA KNOWN BETTER
I WANNA HOLD YOUR HAND
I WILL WAIT
ITS ALL OVER NOW
IT’S NOW OR NEVER
ITCHYCOO PARK
JUST ONE LOOK
JOHNNY B. GOODE
JUMPIN` JACK FLASH
KEEP ON RUNNING
KITES
LA BAMBA
LAST TRAIN TO CLARKESVILLE
LET IT BE ME
LETTER, THE
LETS TWIST AGAIN
LETS DANCE
LITTLE SISTER
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC
LOLA
LOVE GROWS WHERE ROSEMARY
LOVE IS ALL AROUND
LOUIE LOUIE
MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE
MERRY CHRISTMAS
MIDNIGHT HOUR
MISERY
MR TAMBOURINE MAN
MONEY
MOANY MOANY
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
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
RIP IT UP
ROUTE 66
RUNAROUND SUE
RUNAWAY
SATISFACTION
SAVE THE LAST DANCE
SEA CRUISE
SLOW DOWN
SHAKIN ALL OVER
SHE LOVES YOU
SHOORA SHOORA
SLOOP JOHN B
SHOTGUN
SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW
SOMEBODY HELP ME
SO SAD 'BOUT US
SONG 2
STAND BY ME
STAY
SUBSTITUTE
SUFFRAGETTE CITY
SUMMER IN THE CITY
SUMMERTIME
SUMMERTIME BLUES
SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE
SUSPICIOUS MINDS
SWEET HOME ALABAMA
TAKE IT EASY
TENERIFFE SEA
THE LAST TIME
THE WEIGHT
THAT'LL BE THE DAY
THIS BOY
TITANIUM
TO MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE
TRACKS OF MY TEARS
TRUE LOVE WAYS
TWIST AND SHOUT
TWISTIN` THE NIGHT AWAY
UNDER THE BOARDWALK
VENUS
VIVA LA VIDA
YOUR SONG
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
WIPEOUT
WHITE ROOM
WHITE XMAS
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
YOU'RE JUST TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE
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 ......
Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
4 musicians
Performance duration | Price | |
Up to 1 hour | £750 | |
Up to 2 hours | £900 | |
Up to 3 hours | £1150 |
Packages
The Retros Duo2 musicians
The Retros Duo with two acoustic guitars and backing tracks. The material ranges from the 40's to the present day including material by George Ezra and Ed Sheeran
£500
The Retros Trio3 musicians
The Retros as a trio with much the same repertoire as the fourpiece.
£750
The Retros plus Gogo Dancers4 musicians
This combination is with the band plus two Gogo Dancers
£1500
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