Press Kit

Booking and Contact Info

Larry@Retrospectband.com
Larry Elliott, band leader  301-438-2400
RetrospectBand.com
All booking is directly through the band leader

Short bio

Based in the Washington DC area, this nine-piece band plays for concerts, private parties, wedding receptions, fundraisers, corporate events, galas, dances and nightclubs.

Retrospect has performed at events throughout the mid-Atlantic region, from Connecticut to South Carolina.

With three lead singers and three horns, the band has the versatility to cover music of many styles from the last five decades of popular and dancing music.

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All shows are custom-tailored to the needs of the event and the client. Shows may be a wide variety of musical genres, or may focus on a tribute to one decade or one style.

In addition, the band is constantly adding new material, and is happy to discuss learning special songs for an event.

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Promo Video

A one-minute compilation of scenes from many events around the mid-Atlantic region.

Song list
Stage plot

Insurance

Retrospect always maintains General Liability insurance in the amount of $2,000,000 aggregate, exceeding the policy amount required by most venues in our region.

Upon request, our insurer will mail a current COI (Certificate of Insurance) to the venue and/or purchaser, at the time of booking.

Audio Samples

Retrospect performing...

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Can't Stop the Feeling - Justin Timberlake
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Save the Last Dance - Michael Buble
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Walking on Sunshine - Katrina & the Waves
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Happy - Pharell Williams
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I Gotta Feeling - the Black Eyed Peas
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Shallow - Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
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You're the One That I Want - Grease
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Lips Are Movin - Meghan Trainor
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Mustang Sally - Commitments
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Hallelujah - T Kelly & J Hudson
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Live Videos

Concerts - Clubs - Events

Retrospect performs I Wish by Stevie Wonder at the Columbia Concert series

Retrospect plays a Nineties set at Villain & Saint in Bethesda, Maryland

Retrospect performs Eighties Mercedes by Maren Morris at a recent charity fundraiser

Retrospect performs Steal My Kisses by Ben Harper at a recent charity fundraiser

Retrospect performs Timber by Kesha ft Pitbull at a recent debutante ball

Retrospect performs Singed Sealed Delivered by Stevie Wonder at the Columbia Concert series

Testimonials

“It was awesome to have a band that really got and kept the party going, and played to our crowd."

Amanda & Theo

"This is the third year that our nonprofit organization has used Retrospect for our black-tie gala! They are incredibly fun and I enthusiastically recommend Retrospect to anyone who is looking for great music for an event."

Michele - POB

"Highly recommend for any event ... but only if you want to dance like a maniac and have a great time."

Missy & Steve

"All the guests were on their feet dancing the whole night to oldies and new music."

Alexandra & Kevin

"We were overjoyed with how things turned out last Friday and your band was a big reason why. We couldn’t have been more pleased."

Dave Smith - CEO

"Thank you for helping us have our Best Day Ever!!!! Great music! Great times!!!"

Kailee & Kevin

“You provided the party with fabulous, danceable music all night long - your positive energy kept the party going.”

Rebecca & Tom

"Every single one of our guests were either on the dance floor or were dancing in their seats."

John - Father of the Bride
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