Retro Project Popular Professional 4 piece 50's, 60's & 70's Covers band

Based in United Kingdom

Ascot, England
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Location
Ascot, England, United Kingdom
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up to 55 miles
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Available to book from POA. For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.

About / Biography

Get ready to groove and experience a musical journey like no other with Retro Project, a band that’s all about getting your party dancing the night away to the infectious sounds of three decades of popular music. If you’re seeking the perfect blend of nostalgia and up beat entertainment, look no further.

RetroProject are a well known 4 piece function band from Berkshire. We play a wide variety of tracks from the 50’s,60's & 70’s with emphasis on lively Golden standards - you'll probably know most of the lyrics! right up, from Elvis to Queen & everything in between!

We are very experienced & talented professional musicians who have played in many popular bands for quite a few decades & have a large repertoire of over 150 songs from the Golden age of Pop which we have been performing for more years than we care to remember, playing to audiences of all shapes & sizes.

We cover mostly British & American acts, such as The Beatles, Elvis, Eddie Cochran, Rickie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Everly Brothers, Queen, Dion and the Belmonts, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chris Montez, Larry Williams, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Johnny Kidd and the Pirates, Dave Edmunds, James Brown, Ray Charles, B B King, Stealers Wheel, The Commitments, Eagles, The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, The Kinks, Eric Clapton, Creedence Clearwater Revival - and many more!

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Location

Based in United Kingdom

Ascot, England
Travels up to 55 miles
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Song list

Let the Good Times Roll BB King

Johnny B Goode Chuck Berry

Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond

Great Ball’s of Fire Jerry Lee Lewis

Roll Over Beethoven Chuck Berry / ELO

Pretty Woman Roy Orbison

I’m, a Believer The Monkee’s

The Wanderer Dion & the Belmonts

Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison

House of the Rising Sun The Animals

Tequila Sunrise The Eagles

Wipeout The Surfaris

Mustang Sally Wilson Picket

Stuck in the Middle with You Stealers Wheel

Not Fade Away Buddy Holly

Shakin All n Over Johnny Kid & the Pirates

Bonie Moronie Larry Williams

Nights in White Satin Moody Blues

Easy Lionel Ritchie

Move On Down The Line Roy Orbison

Mean Woman Blues Roy Orbison

Take it Easy The Eagles

Peaceful Easy Feelin’ The Eagles

I Feel Good James Brown

Treat Her Right The Commitments

Honky Tonk Woman Rolling Stones

I’ll Never Get Over You Johnny Kid & The Pirates

Peggy Sue Buddy Holly & The Crickets

Oh Boy Buddy Holly & The Crickets

That’ll Be the Day Buddy Holly & The Crickets

Heartbeat Buddy Holly & The Crickets

Heartbreak Hotel Elvis

Blue Suede Shoes Elvis

Burning Love Elvis

Bye Bye Love Everly Brothers

I Saw Her Standing There Beatles

I Hear You Knocking Dave Edmunds

Wonderful Tonight Eric Clapton

Stuck on You Elvis

Route 66 Rolling Stones

Rave On Buddy Holly

Baby What You Want Me To Do Elvis

Bird Dog Everly Brothers

You’ll Never Walk Alone Gerry & The Pacemakers

The Young Ones Cliff Richard & the Shadows

Wonderful Land The Shadows

Apache The Shadows

FBI The Shadows

I Wanna Hold Your Hand The Beatles

Can’t Buy Me Love The Beatles

Please Please Me The Beatles

All My Loving The Beatles

Whiter Shade of Pale Procul Harum

All I Have to Do Is Dream Everley Brothers

We’re in Heaven Brian Adams

Everything I Do I Do It for You Brian Adams

Walk in the Room The Searchers

Love Me Tender Elvis

Cant Help Falling in Love Elvis

The Impossible Dream Elvis

Are You Lonesome Tonight Elvis

Unchain My Heart Joe Cocker

With a Little Help from My Friends Joe Cocker

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We need a performance space of at 4 meters by 4 meters. We require at 2 x 13 sockets & 4 parking spaces.


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know full Address & Postcode plus any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment. We’d also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue."


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, we’re completely self contained. We bring our own PA system to all of our gigs as well as a simple lighting rig


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, we’re happy to play music from Spotify before, after and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

Comprising a team of well seasoned Rock n Roller’s, Retro Project specialises in transporting you back to the heydays of this electrifying genre. From the birth of rock ‘n’ roll in the 50s to the wild anthems of the 70s, our band will ensure your event pulses with the essence of Nostalgic Pop Music. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate gala, birthday bash, Pub evening or any memorable occasion, we’ve got the ultimate Retro playlist to set the stage on fire. Our talented performances and eclectic repertoire will have your guests singing and dancing the night away.
So, if you want to make your event truly legendary, book The Retro Project, and let us infuse your party with the timeless spirit of Retro pop music. Let’s create a memorable occasion that leaves a lasting mark, as we take you on a journey through the heart of popular music’s golden era. Get ready to groove with us and make golden memories that will echo in your very soul.


What's your favourite type of event?

We love playing and entertaining at Retro themed events. Are you looking to add a touch of retro magic to your event? Whether it’s a lively party, a corporate gathering, or an intimate celebration, Retro Project is ready to set the perfect tone. Our performances are not just about music; they are about creating unforgettable experiences, evoking memories, and making new ones.

Explore our collection of cover songs and witness how we transform each classic track with our unique style and energy. Let The Retro Project be the soundtrack to your next event – because great music never goes out of style.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We are 4 very experienced & talented professional musicians who have played in many popular bands for quite a few decades & have a large repertoire of over 150 songs from the Golden age of Pop which we have been performing for more years than we care to remember, playing to audiences of all shapes & sizes.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

We cover mostly British & American acts, such as The Beatles, Elvis, Eddie Cochran, Rickie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Everly Brothers, Queen, Dion and the Belmonts, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chris Montez, Larry Williams, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Johnny Kidd and the Pirates, Dave Edmunds, James Brown, Ray Charles, B B King, Stealers Wheel, The Commitments, Eagles, The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, The Kinks, Eric Clapton, Creedence Clearwater Revival – and many more!


What typ & Genre of music do you perform

From the birth of rock ‘n’ roll in the 50s to the wild Rock anthems of the 70s

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We normally arrive 2 hours before the performance to set our gear up & do a sound check. We usually perform 2 x 60 minutes sets with a half hour break. We’re happy to play an extra One hour set, i.e. New Years Eve etc, but we’ve found that the initial set times suit us and our audiences best."


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re are more than happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area."


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

"We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to 4 songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them."


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Our clients are more than happy with our performance & regularly re book us. We get many compliments on how talented we are and the audience is usually enthralled with our eclectic repertoire & go home extremely happy.

Recent Clients

Retro Project has performed for these clients:

Caversham Club

Winnersh RBL

West End Social Club

Nork Village Club

Binfield Club

Salisbury Club

Santa Pod

Stoughton & Westborough Club

Guildford RBL

Pangbourne Club

Venues

Retro Project has performed at these venues:

Caversham Club

Winnersh RBL

West End Social Club

Nork Village Club

Binfield Club

Salisbury Club

Santa Pod

Stoughton & Westborough Club

Guildford RBL

Pangbourne Club

More Info

Event types

Wedding

Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Bar / Venue Event

Concert

Charity Event

Genres

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

Covers

Motown

Soul

Britpop

Classic Rock

Rock 'n' Roll

Features

PAT tested
Public liability insurance
Lighting system included
PA / sound system included
Male vocalist
Instrumental

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