Electro Retro
Overview
Electro Retro is not your ordinary cover band! People who see us describe us as a "Breath of Fresh Air." This is because we do different music, do not use tracks/sequences, and interact with the crowd so everyone has a great time. The band plays a wide range of fun, sing-a-long, dance, and rock hits from the 1960s to the present. This allows us to deliver on our slogan "Keep Dancing".
What also makes us different is our collaboration with our event hosts and sponsors. You will never experience the "Rock and Roll" attitude when working with Electro Retro.
Reviews
15 reviews
Josh G.
February 6, 2026Amazing Band!
They were very professional and put on a great show. I would book them again and suggest anyone looking for a great band to book them.
Hired as: Cover Band, Party Band
Electro Retro
It was a pleasure working with you, please let me know when you need help in the future.
Kelsie H.
January 26, 2026After Party Energy
We hired Electro Retro to play an after party after an awards gala. They were really fun, kept the party energy going and made our night feel like a true celebration! Tim was easy to work with and super responsive as well.
Hired as: Party Band
Electro Retro
It was a pleasure to work with you and such a supportive team!
Lisa S.
May 27, 2022Amazing Wedding/Dance Party Band
Electro Retro were amazing! They took the time to get to know us and our wedding plans before the event, and they were a perfect fit! They understood all of our needs (from ceremony DJ through the end of the dance party -- including accommodating 2 toasts given over the phone due to COVID!) and worked with us to make our event exactly what we wanted, including by dressing in costumes that fit the vibe of our event. They exceeded our expectations, and really made our wedding -- including the two hours of dance party after dusk -- everything we were hoping it would be. I would absolutely book them again. (Sorry, we don't have our professional photos back yet!)
Hired as: Cover Band, Party Band, Wedding Band
Electro Retro
We were delighted to work with you both. Enjoy your life together.
Tanner B.
December 22, 2025Band was great!
They were great! Showed up right on time and sounded excellent! We really enjoyed them and will for sure look in to using them for future events!
Hired as: 1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment, Party Band
Shawn B.
November 24, 2025Great time, Great Music and Great Friends
Everything went well, set up was great and band did an awesome job!
Hired as: Cover Band
Booking information
Price range: $1450 and up depending on requirements.
Languages: Spanish
Gig length: 70 - 360 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Aggregate Limit (Other Than Products-Completed Operations) $ 2,000,000 Products-Completed Operations Aggregate Limit $ 2,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Limit $ 1,000,000 Each Occurrence Limit $ 1,000,000 Damage to Premises Rented To You Limit $ 300,000 Any One Premises Medical Expense Limit $ 5,000 Any One Person
What to expect
Electro Retro is easy to do business with from planning to execution we are collaborative with sponsors and hosts to make the event outcome what you expect.
We can dress in period outfits the 70's,80's, etc, a color scheme or traditional to align with your event. We also provide a state-of-the-art light and sound system scaled to your event, not too loud, not too soft. Even including options for electronic drums, a full-service technician, and a project manager to keep things on time and aligned. This way all you have to do is execute your event and have fun!
Our performers are degreed professionals who both perform and educate others so our talent allows us to cover a wide range of music equally well.
About
Electro Retro was formed because the leader and visionary see 3 problems with the current band market:
1) Most of the bands use the same tired old setlist that you have heard 1000 times.
2) Most bands use tracks or pitch correction to fool you they are actually performing instead of lip-syncing.
3) Most bands have a rotating lineup of jobbers who spend their time reading charts, not entertaining you and your guests. You deserve better, to get fun, dance music that adds to the quality of your event, and that is why we exist.
Versatility – our catalog includes the best of generations. We play Lady Gaga, Prince, Pink, Bruno Mars, Hall and Oats, Michael Jackson, ELO, The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, and all the hits and memorable tunes going back to the 60s. Our audiences complement our wide range and top-shelf performance.
Authenticity – we customize our playlist for each event. We play those forgotten one-hit wonders of the greatest songs and focus on a lively feel for dancing, singing along, and having a great time. Our band members have performed on three continents with national acts and Chicagoland venues including casino stages, Rib Fest, and Taste of Chicago. Our audiences recognize our ability to replicate the sounds of original studio releases.
Collaboration – we don’t just blend our talents, we involve our audiences for spontaneous interaction. Beyond
on-the-spot special requests, we emcee events and connect with guests for a truly successful event. Audiences tell us we’re a “breath of fresh air”. We are here to make this fun, you will never experience the "Rock and Roll" attitude from us from planning to executing your event.
Additional booking notes
Please see our stage plot for input and sound requirements.
Stage size preference 20 x 16 feet, should be a flat surface and rigid.
If outdoor we prefer the stage to be covered.
The power requirements standard is 2 separate 20 amp circuits.
This can all be contracted for with your event for a separate charge based on your requirements including the number of attendees, location, and any fees payable to third parties.
Upcoming booked events
June 2026
06
Saturday
House Concert
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Glen Ellyn, IL
July 2026
04
Saturday
Holiday Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Jones, MI
September 2026
19
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Eagle, WI
Past booked events
May 2026
30
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 11:00pm
•
East Moline, IL
February 2026
15
Sunday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
04
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Schaumburg, IL
January 2026
23
Friday
Retirement Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Naperville, IL
22
Thursday
Cocktail Party
10:00pm - 11:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
December 2025
31
Wednesday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 1:00am (Thu)
•
St John, IN
20
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Remington, IN
November 2025
14
Friday
Fundraiser
9:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Yorkville, IL
December 2024
28
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 10:30pm
•
West Chicago, IL
September 2024
28
Saturday
Festival
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Aurora, IL
August 2024
17
Saturday
House Party
8:00pm - 11:30pm
•
Fowler, IN
June 2024
22
Saturday
Graduation
8:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
•
Cuba City, WI
April 2024
17
Wednesday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
December 2023
15
Friday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
November 2023
03
Friday
Holiday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Aurora, IL
June 2023
08
Thursday
Festival
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Aurora, IL
December 2022
10
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Itasca, IL
October 2022
22
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Wheaton, IL
21
Friday
Halloween Party
7:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Pewaukee, WI
August 2022
22
Monday
Campus Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Naperville, IL
July 2022
02
Saturday
Festival
3:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Naperville, IL
June 2022
04
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Lombard, IL
May 2022
21
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Madison, WI
January 2022
28
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Geneva, IL
October 2021
16
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Lemont, IL
July 2021
29
Thursday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Berrien Springs, MI
Team
Set list
Our music is fun, danceable sing-a-long songs types by artists including the following:
Michael Jackson, Prince, Earth Wind and Fire, ELO, The Temptations, Toto, Bruno Mars, The Bee Gees, Pat Benatar, Blondie, Van Halen, Bon Jovi, Tom Petty, Quarterflash, U2, Pink, Lady Gaga, The Cranberries, Wild Cherry, Journey, The Cars, J Geils Band, Donna Summer, Duran Duran, Paramore, KC and the Sunshine band, Walk the Moon, Rick Springfield, Bryan Adams, The Doobie Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Billy Idol, DNCE, Garth Brooks, A-Ha, Katrina and the Waves, The Four Tops, The Supremes, Golden Earring, Night Ranger, Greg Khin Band, Tommy Tutone, The Outfield, Kenny Logins, Violent Femmes, Neil Diamond, The Romantics, Billy Joel, Poison, Elton John, The Commodores, The Go Go's, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift
Our song list tends to change over time so this is a more effective way to communicate this informaiton. Happy to answer questions at any time.
and many more......
Influences and inspiration
What makes Electro Retro unique is the blended sounds we make together. We all have various influences now and as time passes they change.