Retro Soul is an elite party-dance band, available to hire for corporate events, weddings, and other special occasions.
Retro Soul is an elite party-dance band, available to hire for corporate events, weddings, and other special occasions. These skilled, versatile vocalists and musicians will astonish you with show-stopping renditions of your favorite songs in virtually any genre from the past 60 years. Their infectious rhythms, charismatic singers, and energetic stage presence will keep your guests dancing throughout the night.
Retro Soul is made up of a hand-picked selection of some of California's most talented musicians and performers who have all spent years honing their skills at some of America's best universities and music schools. They are committed to giving you the ultimate entertainment experience to ensure that your event creates lasting memories for you and your guests.
Retro Soul is comfortable performing in a wide range of formats, from the 4-piece group (1 vocalist, guitar, bass, & drums) to the full-size 10-piece band with 3 vocalists, 3 horns, keyboard, guitar, bass, & drums.
"Retro Soul's energy and professionalism was outstanding, and the group provided an insanely-fun way to start off the wedding reception festivities. Through every step of the process, Nick & Co. worked alongside us and catered to exactly what we had hoped for. As an added bonus, Retro Soul gave me (the groom), as well as my best man, the opportunity to sing with the band and serenade my wife. Thanks for a fun, exciting, and amazing way to give us - and our guests - a way to get down, bust some moves, and enjoy one heckuva wedding."
--Cody S.,Wedding Reception,Corona CA
"We thought the band did a great job. They sounded great and everyone had a great time. They were also really easy to work with and very easy to talk to and work with throughout the event!! Would definitely use them again."
--Farah H.,Holiday Party, Newport Beach CA
"We found them on the internet through demo videos and they are way better in person. A lot of energy and excitement to liven the crowd, lots of dancing. Very professional in timeliness, looks, lights and equipment. We were so happy to have them at our holiday party and got rave reviews from many of the attendees!! A +++ band for all parties. I am sure we will see them again!"
--Lorrie W.,No Orange County Bar Association
"My husband & I had the pleasure of being entertained by Retro Soul on a recent cruise aboard the Pacific Pearl. They are awesome! Just about any song you would like to hear is performed with pleasure and enthusiasm. Michelle has a fantastic voice and tops it off with a beautiful friendly smile.. All the guys in the band are great musicians and fun to watch.I will be watching for an album release so that all here in Oz can enjoy Retro Soul "down under". We wish you well and hope to see you again some day.."
--Deb M., Cruise, Waimea HI
"I was lucky enough for Retro Soul to be booked for the cruise I took on the Pacific Pearl in May, 2012. If there is any song that Michelle & the band can't cover brilliantly, then I haven't heard it, & I heard them perform a lot of songs. Michelle's interpretations of the great songs that make up the band's extensive repertoire were brilliant. Despite all of the other activities available on the ship, we found ourselves gravitating to wherever Retro Soul happened to be performing at the time, & always enjoyed the experience. I hope that somehow, some day I'll get another chance to watch the band perform (which could be hard unless they do another cruise contract, as I live in Melbourne, Australia). In the meantime I just hope that they go ahead with producing an album so that I can at least listen to them again.
--Gary O, Honolulu HI
It Had to Be You - Gus Kahn
Holiday Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Mariah Carey
Summertime - George Gershwin
In The Mood - Glen Miller('39)/Andrews Sisters('53)
Latin Besame Mucho - Consuelo Velasquez/Cesaria Evora
French La Mer - Charles Trenet/Chantal Chamberland
French La Vie en - Rose Edith Piaf
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts) - Mel Torme/Nat King Cole/LeeSA
Country Tennessee Waltz - Patti Page
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Jimmy Boyd/Amy Winehouse
Rock the Joint - Bill Haley & the Comets
Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt('53)/Kylie Minogue('00)
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
Rock Around the Clock - Bill Haley & the Comets
Only You - The Platters
Tutti Frutti - Little Richard
Blue Moon - Elvis/Chris Isaak
Jump Jive & Wail - Louis Prima('56)/Brian Setzer('98)
Just a Gigalo-I Ain't Got Nobody - Louis Prima('56)/David Lee Roth('85)
Roll Over, Beethoven - Chuck Berry
Shake Rattle & Roll - Bill Haley('54)/Elvis('56)
Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis
Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms
Walkin' After Midnight - Patsy Cline
You Send Me - Sam Cooke
Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra
Fever - Eddie Cooley('56)/Peggy Lee('58)
Good Golly - Miss Molly Little Richard
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
La Bamba - Richie Valenz/Los Lobos
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee
Run, Rudolph, Run - Chuck Berry
Put Your Head on My Shoulder - Paul Anka
Georgia - Ray Charles
Save the Last Dance For Me - Ben E King & the Drifters
Ain't She Sweet - Milton Ager('27)/Beatles('61)
At Last - Etta James
Country Crazy - Patsy Cline
Let's Twist Again - Chubby Checker
Runaround Sue - Dion DiMucci
Stand By Me - Ben E King & the Drifters
Loco-motion - Little Eva
Blue Christmas - Elvis
Can't Buy Me Love - Beatles
Latin Girl From Ipanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim
I Feel Fine - Beatles
Twist & Shout - Beatles
Under the Boardwalk - Drifters
Baby, I'm Yours - Barbara Lewis
Feelin' Good - Nina Simone
I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown
Satisfaction - Rolling Stones
Gimme Some Lovin' - Steve Winwood ('66)/Blues Brothers ('80)
I'm a Believer - The Monkees
Land of 1000 Dances - Wilson Pickett
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
These Boots Are Made For Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra
When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge('66)/Michael Bolton('91)
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Can't Take My Eyes Off of You - Franki Valli
Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin
Boogaloo I Like It Like That - Pete Rodriguez('67)/Blackout Allstars('94)
I Say a Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin
Respect - Aretha Franklin
A Little Less Conversation - Elvis Presley
Dream Little Dream of Me - Cass Elliot
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Piece of My Heart - Janis Joplin
Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
Honky Tonk Women - Rolling Stones
It's Your Thing - Isley Brothers
Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell
Feliz Navidad - Jose Feliciano
Forever - Beach Boys
I'll Be There - Jackson 5
Pop Let It Be - Beatles
Moondance - Van Morrison
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Country Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver
Danny's Song - Anne Murray
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Papa Was a Rolling Stone - The Temptations
Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack
Love Will Keep Us Together - Captain & Tennille
Lady Marmalade - LaBelle ('74)/Moulin Rouge ('01)
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Waterloo - ABBA
Disco Inferno - The Trammps
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
70s Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Turn the Beat Around - Vicki Sue Robinson('76)/Gloria Estefan('94)
70s Brick House - Commodores
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet
Blame It On the Boogie - Jackson 5
Boogie Oogie Oogie - Taste of Honey
Hopelessly Devoted to You - Olivia Newton John
Disco I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Disco YMCA - Village People
Disco Boogie Wonderland - Earth Wind & Fire
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Disco Good Times - Chic
70s Heartbreaker - Pat Benatar
Disco Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
70s Old Time Rock and Roll - Bob Seger
70s One Way Or Another - Blondie
Pop Rainbow Connection - Kermit the Frog
Disco We Are Family - Sister Sledge
Any Way You Want It - Journey
Disco Celebration - Kool & the Gang
Reggae Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley
Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
What I Like About You - The Romantics
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
Get Down On It - Kool & the Gang
Give It To Me Baby - Rick James
I Love Rock & Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
Just the Two of Us - Bill Withers
Super Freak - Rick James
I Want Candy - Bow Wow Wow
I'm So Excited - Pointer Sisters
It's Raining Men - The Weather Girls
Maneater - Hall & Oates
Mickey - Toni Basil
PYT (Pretty Young Thing) - Michael Jackson
Rock This Town - Stray Cats
Beat It - Michael Jackson
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Red Red Wine - UB40
Footloose - Kenny Loggins
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen/Jeff Buckley
I Wanna Rock - Twisted Sister
Let's Hear It For The Boy - Deniece Williams
Wake Me Up Before You Go Go - Wham!
We're Not Gonna Take It - Twisted Sister
1999 - Prince
Power of Love - Huey Lewis & The News
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
Take On Me - A-Ha
Walking on Sunshine - Katrina & the Waves
Pop What About Love - Heart
Walk Like An Egyptian - Bangles
You Give Love a Bad Name - Bon Jovi
Faith - George Michael
Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard
The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
Black Velvet - Alannah Myles
Like a Prayer - Madonna
Love Shack - B52s
Hard To Handle - Otis Redding('68)/Black Crowes('90)
Give It Away - Red Hot Chili Peppers
She's In Love With the Boy - Trisha Yearwood
Achy Breaky Heart - Billy Ray Cyrus
Baby Got Back - Sir Mix-A-Lot
Boot Scootin' Boogie - Brooks & Dunn
Free Your Mind - En Vogue
Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo
What's Up - 4 Non Blondes
All I Want For Christmas is You - Mariah Carey
Watermelon Crawl - Tracy Byrd
Just a Girl - No Doubt
Always Be My Baby - Mariah Carey
Heads Carolina, Tails California - Jo Dee Messina
No Diggity - Blackstreet
Santeria - Sublime
Who Will Save Your Soul - Jewel Kilcher
Come on Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runner ('82)/Save Ferris ('97)
Kiss Me - Sixpence None the Richer
Torn - Natalie Imbruglia
Fly Away - Lenny Kravitz
Two Pina Coladas - Garth Brooks
All Star - Smash Mouth
La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
Man, I Feel Like a Woman - Shania Twain
No Scrubs - TLC
Smooth - Santana
All the Small Things - Blink 182
The Middle - Jimmy Eat World
Harder To Breathe - Maroon 5
Crazy in Love - Beyonce
Hey Ya - Outkast
his Love - Maroon 5
Pop Turn Me On - Norah Jones
Here For the Party - Gretchen Wilson
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
Redneck Woman - Gretchen Wilson
Suds in the Bucket - Sara Evans
Banana Pancakes - Jack Johnson
Black Horse & The Cherry Tree - KT Tunstall
Like a Star Corinne - Bailey Rae
Before He Cheats - Carrie Underwood
Candyman - Christina Aguilera
Put Your Records On Corinne - Bailey Rae
Rehab - Amy Winehouse
Bubbly - Colbie Caillat
Famous in a Small Town - Miranda Lambert
Love Song - Sara Bareilles
Our Song - Taylor Swift
The Way I Am - Ingrid Michaelson
Valerie - Amy Winehouse/Mark Ronson
Hot n Cold - Katy Perry
I Kissed a Girl - Katy Perry
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Just Dance - Lady Gaga
Love Story - Taylor Swift
Mercy - Duffy
So What - Pink
Warwick Avenue - Duffy
Hey, Soul Sister - Train
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Lucky - Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
Party in the USA - Miley Cyrus
White Liar - Miranda Lambert
You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift
Forget You - Cee Lo
Grenade - Bruno Mars
Raise Your Glass - Pink
Rhythm of Love Plain - White T's
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars
Love On Top - Beyonce
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
One Thing - One Direction
Price Tag - Jessie J
Runaway Baby - Bruno Mars
Someone Like You - Adele
Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
Ho Hey The - Lumineers&l