The Retrosettes official website
“.the most elegant pub band in the world!”
- Variety magazine
In 2016 The Retrosettes had a simple Youtube clip online that was seen by Italian film director Paolo Sorrentino. He then booked the band to feature in the opening scene of his film 'Youth', joining Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel in the first shots of the movie. Their version of Candi Staton's 'You Got The Love' became the title track of the film.
Due to the popularity of the film in Europe The Retrosettes then toured with the likes of Simply Red, then went on to release an album through Universal Germany and Live Nation.
THE BAND
Based in Manchester, UK
The Retrosettes have toured the world over the last 10 years as the leading UK kitsch covers band
They are equally at home playing in venues, at festivals, weddings, parties and corporate events.
Get in touch here for more details
Band Sizes
Standard Quartet
Female vocals/piano, male vocals/guitar, bass and drums
Acoustic duo
Male vocals/guitar/bass drum,
female vocals/piano
MUSIC
Stream online
The Retrosettes released '1, 2, Yes, Go!' in 2016, it's a mixture of covers and originals and is available on all online platforms
Released in Dec 2021, a collection of 9 Christmas covers and 1 original song. In a folky chilled out style.
During lockdown 2020 we set ourselves a challenge of filming 100 songs in 100 days on our Horse Puppets YouTube channel. You can now listen to these live acoustic duo tracks here
BAND DOCUMENTS
How long do you play for? Where will you travel to? Do we need a separate DJ?
If you want to know more about The Retrosettes, we've provided a few documents for you to read. From the songs we play, to frequently asked questions, to an up to date price list, we've got all the bases covered. For any other questions, get in touch
LIVE
September
28th - 8pm - Petit Cafe Du Coin, Liverpool - duo
30th - 2pm - Trafford Palazzo, Manchester - duo
October
2nd - 8pm - Petit Cafe Du Coin, Liverpool - duo
5th - 8pm - Petit Cafe Du Coin, Liverpool - duo
7th - Private Function, Halifax - quintet
12th - 8pm - Petit Cafe Du Coin, Liverpool - duo
13th - 9pm - Sonata Piano & Cabaret bar, Manchester - duo
14th - 2pm - Trafford Palazzo, Manchester - duo
15th - 9pm - Hatch, Manchester - quintet
19th - 8pm - Petit Cafe Du Coin, Liverpool - duo
20th - 2pm - Trafford Palazzo, Manchester - duo
21st - 8pm - The Red Lion, High Lane - Paul solo
22nd - all day - Private functions - duo
26th - 8pm - Petit Cafe Du Coin, Liverpool - duo
27th - 9pm - Sonata Piano & Cabaret bar, Manchester - duo
28th - 31st - Private function, Switzerland - trio
November
2nd - 8pm - Petit Cafe Du Coin, Liverpool - duo
5th - Private function - duo
9th - 8pm - Petite Cafe Du Coin, Liverpool - duo
12th - Private function - quintet
16th - 8pm - Petite Cafe Du Coin, Liverpool - duo
17th - 9pm - Sonata Piano & Cabaret bar, Manchester - duo
18th - 8:30pm - Bevi, Marple - duo
23rd - 8pm - Petite Cafe Du Coin, Liverpool - duo
24th - 8pm - The Norfolk Arms, Marple Bridge - quartet
27th - 8pm - The Legh Arms, Prestbury - duo
30th - 8pm - Petite Cafe Du Coin, Liverpool - duo
December
2nd - 8:30pm - Bevi, Marple - duo
7th - 8pm - Petite Cafe Du Coin, Liverpool - duo
8th - 9pm - Sonata Piano & Cabaret Bar, Manchester - duo
11th - 3pm - Baker's Vaults, Stockport - duo
13th - 9pm - Matt & Phred's, Manchester - duo
14th - 8pm - Petite Cafe Du Coin, Liverpool - duo
16th - 8pm - The Red Lion, High Lane - Helen solo
17th - 9pm - Matt & Phred's, Manchester - quintet
21st - 8pm - Petite Cafe Du Coin, Liverpool - duo
22nd - 9pm - Sonata Piano & Cabaret Bar, Manchester - duo
24th - 8pm - Forest Side Hotel, Grasmere, Lake District - duo
30th - 8pm - Forest Side Hotel, Grasmere, Lake District - duo
31st - 6pm - Forest Side Hotel, Grasmere, Lake District - duo then quintet
