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Retrospect

$5,000 Most Popular Price

About

Retrospect is a talented nine-piece live band performing in the Maryland/DC/Virginia area and beyond. This professional ensemble offers a repertoire that spans five decades, offering sounds to please guests of all ages. This band brings a professional performance and high-energy atmosphere to create an entertainment experience to remember.

Services Offered

Retrospect supplies three lead singers and a horn section, providing quality live sound for your event. They offer a vast library of songs and genres to choose from. These include current popular music, '90s and '80s hits, Motown, country, and swing. The band will work directly with you to tailor their playlist and style to your specifications and wedding theme. They are happy to learn new songs to enhance your occasion and can provide ceremony music, cocktail hour music, and reception entertainment. They are also available to travel nationally to perform at your chosen destination. Additional services offered include:

  • MC services
  • Music during breaks
  • Sample performances
  • Lighting
  • Microphones
  • Sound/PA system

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$4,000 - $7,000

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$4,000 - $7,000

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$5,000

Which of the following are included in the package?

Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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    Casey F. Married on 12/31/2022
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    NYE Dream Wedding: Dance floor PACKED all night long

    Both my sisters and my cousins have used this band for their weddings, and regardless of the venue, the theme, the crowd, they have not ONCE disappointed. Larry and his band are simply the best!! Larry took my husband and me to lunch a few months before the date to talk about the night. He is clearly an expert - he asked great questions and knew exactly what we wanted so we didn’t have to worry about anything. The band’s song list is seemingly endless, and picking out/ranking the songs that we wanted played throughout the entirety of the night was so fun. They kept the night going and the dance floor was packed all night long. HIGHLY recommend Retrospect for any event you plan!!
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    Fran O. Married on 09/21/2019
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    This band is like family!

    The whole Retrospect team is amazing, the best band ever! They are like a family themselves, and when the bridal party went on stage to play 2 songs with them, it was like one big happy family! The whole band was smiling the whole night; it appeared that they genuinely enjoyed themselves as much as all of our guests did! As my daughter the bride said, the whole day was just as she wanted it to be, and the band was a major part of the night. Larry goes above and beyond to prepare with the bride/groom and make sure the party is fun and joyful for everyone! Can't wait to call them again for our next family wedding!
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    Great part of the best night of my life- Energetic, quality, flexible, accommodating

    Retrospect performed at my wedding in September and they were FANTASTIC! The energy in the room was tangible, people danced all night. I loved what they did with the lights. Larry was so incredibly accommodating, helping us with the timeline and ideas. They learned I think 4 new songs for us, and they let us come up on stage and perform with them! I would 100% hire them again for any other event we do. I got so many comments about how great the band was. The playlist was so good, even my non-English-speaking friends loved the music. Thank you Retrospect!
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Free personal consultation to plan your reception timeline, music selection, and events within the reception. Helps you understand why or why not to include various wedding traditions in your celebration. Help with organizing the order of events to suit your personal style. No obligation, no strings attached.

Washington DC, Baltimore or Annapolis areas only. Call or email for an appointment.

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
By Asa Photography By Asa Photography Wedding Photographers

Retrospect really kept the party going. As a photographer, I rely on the DJ and entertainment to keep people smiling and active on the dance floor. Great entertainment, like Retrospect, makes my job so much easier and more fun! Thanks for being great pros!

Video Express & Photography Video Express & Photography Wedding Videographers

I love this band they are awesome. Easy to work with and play such a wide variety of music you can only be pleased if you use Retrospect.

Philip Kent Master Photographer Philip Kent Master Photographer Wedding Photographers

Larry and his gang are tops! Always a pleasure to work with them at receptions. The guests are always impressed with this group and they give you a terrific reception experience.

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3429 Huntsman’s Run Ellicott City, MD, 21042
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