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 Quintet
Female vocals/accordion, male vocals/guitar, double bass, piano 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
5th May - Peaky Blinders, Manchester - quintet
6th May - The Waterside, Monton - duo
7th May - Private function - duo
13th May - The Hard Rock Cafe, Manchester - quartet
18th May - Music in Hospitals, Manchester - trio
20th May - The Waterside, Monton - duo
21st May - Private function - quintet
22nd May - Peaky Blinders, Manchester - quintet
26th May - Music in Hospitals - trio
4th June - Bevi, Marple - duo
5th June - The Lost Dene, Manchester - duo
7th June - Matt & Phred's, Manchester - duo
9th June - Peaky Blinders, Manchester - quintet
10th June - Papillon, Liverpool - duo
11th June - Stutter & Twitch, Altrincham - duo
16th June - Stockport Beer Festival, Edgeley Park stadium - quintet
10th June - Papillon, Liverpool - duo
18th June - Private function - quartet
22nd June - Outdoor event, Slovenia - duo
25th June - Private function - quintet
