Simple Sound Retreat

New Orleans, LA

$400-$800

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

The New Orleans group, Simple Sound Retreat has been taking people on a musical journey since 2014. With their high energy show, SSR captures the attention of people of all ages SSR evokes an emotional and entertaining connection with songs that are written from the heart and presented with memorable melodies and unique arrangements in pop-folk style. Armed 2 studio album, SSR has performed in over eight countries worldwide and can be seen performing at private events, festivals, restaurants, and clubs. They have performed at New Orleans Jazzfest, French Quarter Fest, and won 2nd place in the Ms. songwriting competition.


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Booking information

Price range: $400-$800

Languages: English

Gig length: 45 - 180 minutes

What to expect

We do a wide variety of music from Nelly, Gnarles Barkley, The Beatles, to New Orleans Classics as well. We intertwine our own original music throughout the set as well in a very clever way.

About

The New Orleans group, Simple Sound Retreat has been taking people on a musical journey since 2014. With Music Therapist Jean Preston and an eclectic team of musicians, SSR evokes an emotional connection with songs that are written from the heart and presented with memorable melodies and unique arrangements in a folk/pop style. Armed with their 2 studio album, SSR has performed in over eight countries worldwide and can be seen performing at private events, festivals, restaurants, clubs, and cafes. They have played at the New Orleans Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest and the world famous Tipitinas.

Additional booking notes

We are a 4-5 piece band depending n the situation and space. We can travel with our own PA system, but we usually charge more because we have to rent it. We do need access to electricity as well when we play.

Team

Jean Preston Vocals/ keyboards/ guitar
Rex Marshall bass/guitar
Cody Smith drums
Jon Caplan guitar vocals

Set list

Summertime
All about that bass
Don't worry (Shuffle)
Hot N Hurr
Bang Bang
Cash
The Weight
Dancing With Myself
Maps
Crazy (Ceelo)
Wanderlust
500 miles
On Fire
Chandelier
Different Shades
Iko
My Foreign Film
Oh Darlin Wonderful World
Boots
Hallelujah
UH OH
House of the Rising sun
Fruit of my labor
Chains
Eleanor Rigby
Dreams
Owed to Nola/All night Long

Influences and inspiration

the beatles, fleetwood mac, Tank and the Bangas, David Bowie, Prince

Setup requirements

We need a PA system to run the vocals, and keyboards thru.

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