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Chrissy Sent on 10/31/20195 out of 5 rating
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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!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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Allison Sent on 01/02/20125 out of 5 rating
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Retrospect made our reception!! They are a great group of very, very talented musicians. They are very professional and willing to work with exactly what you want for your party. Everyone at the reception danced the entire time and sang along with the band. All I have heard from our guests is that the band was awesome!!! Retrospect is an amazing band that can perform all genres of music.Retrospect made our reception!! They are a great group of very, very talented musicians. They are very professional and willing to work with exactly what you want for your party. Everyone at the reception danced the entire time and sang along with the band. All I have heard from our guests is that the band was awesome!!! Retrospect is an amazing band that can perform all genres of music. -
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Natalie Sent on 10/20/20085 out of 5 rating
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I can't imagine any band being a better choice for a wedding reception! The band leader, Larry Elliott, is a dream to work with! A few days before the wedding, I learned that he even traveled to the Bedford Springs on his own time before our wedding to check out the setup. He had never been there before and wanted to make sure our special day was flawless.
On the night of, everything was precision when it came to Larry assuming the emcee role. As for the band's sound, well, they're just the best! I can't tell you how many demo CDs we listened to when choosing a band. While Retrospect was more expensive than some, no one held a candle to them. The choice was easy.
And, live, they were even better! Our guests were just blown away by their talent! I've never witnessed our friends and family having so much fun! The dance floor was packed all night! The classical guitarist during cocktail hour was perfect, too!
I can't imagine any band being a better choice for a wedding reception! The band leader, Larry Elliott, is a dream to work with! A few days before the wedding, I learned that he even traveled to the Bedford Springs on his own time before our wedding to check out the setup. He had never been there before and wanted to make sure our special day was flawless.
On the night of, everything was precision when it came to Larry assuming the emcee role. As for the band's sound, well, they're just the best! I can't tell you how many demo CDs we listened to when choosing a band. While Retrospect was more expensive than some, no one held a candle to them. The choice was easy.
And, live, they were even better! Our guests were just blown away by their talent! I've never witnessed our friends and family having so much fun! The dance floor was packed all night! The classical guitarist during cocktail hour was perfect, too!
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Bobby Sent on 07/12/20245 out of 5 rating
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Fun and friendly!
I cannot say enough good things about Retrospect. Larry was responsive and easy to work with, and the band was accommodating in their willingness to learn a few important songs for us. On the day of our wedding, all band members were energetic and friendly. We got so many compliments on Retrospect during and after our wedding. They truly made the night!I cannot say enough good things about Retrospect. Larry was responsive and easy to work with, and the band was accommodating in their willingness to learn a few important songs for us. On the day of our wedding, all band members were energetic and friendly. We got so many compliments on Retrospect during and after our wedding. They truly made the night! -
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Casey Sent on 02/26/20235 out of 5 rating
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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!!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 Sent on 10/12/20195 out of 5 rating
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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!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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Jerry Sent on 10/11/20195 out of 5 rating
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great sound! energetic, entertaining, flexible...
What a band! What a great sound! energetic, entertaining, flexible and even skilled in photography! Thanks Larry and the band for just a wonderful wedding celebration! The huge smiles in pictures you posted on your facebook page should easily tell the story! Your work with our daughter, the bride, on the playlist and the performance were outstanding! It certainly was a night we will remember forever.What a band! What a great sound! energetic, entertaining, flexible and even skilled in photography! Thanks Larry and the band for just a wonderful wedding celebration! The huge smiles in pictures you posted on your facebook page should easily tell the story! Your work with our daughter, the bride, on the playlist and the performance were outstanding! It certainly was a night we will remember forever. -
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Sally Sent on 06/30/20195 out of 5 rating
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Awesome performance!
Just attended a family wedding where Retrospect performed. We were wowed by their performance. Never left the dance floor empty. An amazing group of talented musicians with an equally amazing song list that appealed to all.Just attended a family wedding where Retrospect performed. We were wowed by their performance. Never left the dance floor empty. An amazing group of talented musicians with an equally amazing song list that appealed to all. -
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D Beatley Sent on 06/29/20195 out of 5 rating
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Amazing Band!!!!!
You will not be disappointed! Retrospect recently played at our daughter’s wedding reception. The guests were blown away by the selection of great dancing music. The songs connected all generations and our friends and family had the best time ever. Larry was wonderful in helping us to prepare for the event. He met with us prior to the wedding to get to know the couple and go over details. Upon leaving that meeting, I knew Retrospect had the entertainment piece totally under control and they absolutely came through. We have seen them perform over the years and their talent and professionalism have been overwhelming. We will call on them in the future for any musical performance needs we have. They helped to make our special day even more special!!!!!!You will not be disappointed! Retrospect recently played at our daughter’s wedding reception. The guests were blown away by the selection of great dancing music. The songs connected all generations and our friends and family had the best time ever. Larry was wonderful in helping us to prepare for the event. He met with us prior to the wedding to get to know the couple and go over details. Upon leaving that meeting, I knew Retrospect had the entertainment piece totally under control and they absolutely came through. We have seen them perform over the years and their talent and professionalism have been overwhelming. We will call on them in the future for any musical performance needs we have. They helped to make our special day even more special!!!!!! -
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Cheri Sent on 12/31/20185 out of 5 rating
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High Expectations Exceeded 😀
We’re both on second marriages and chose Reteospect for our wedding band. We wanted a high energy band with a dedicated horn section that had the versatility to play music from several different decades and genres. Restrospect did not disappoint... they were AMAZING!!! They even took the time to learn a new song that we requested. They did a great with emceeing the event and getting the crowd on the dance floor. Highly recommend!!!!!!We’re both on second marriages and chose Reteospect for our wedding band. We wanted a high energy band with a dedicated horn section that had the versatility to play music from several different decades and genres. Restrospect did not disappoint... they were AMAZING!!! They even took the time to learn a new song that we requested. They did a great with emceeing the event and getting the crowd on the dance floor. Highly recommend!!!!!! -
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Megan Sent on 11/18/20185 out of 5 rating
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Trust the reviews - Retrospect Band is AWESOME!
Retrospect Band was absolutely incredible. Larry & Co. were such an integral part of our September wedding in Dallastown, Pennsylvania and we will forever be thankful we trusted so many other amazing reviews when making our band decision! Within just a few days of talking with Larry, and before we even signed a contract with him, he took time on a Saturday to drive up to our venue to check out the electrical set-up and other logistical aspects to ensure everything would go smoothly on the big day. The band learned 2 new songs for us for our wedding party entrances and even sent us media clips to hear how things would sound in advance of the wedding. During our reception they killed it - the dance floor was packed and everyone had a wonderful time. The Band even took some great pictures of our guests enjoying the reception and a few of those shots are some of our favorites from the entire day. So many guests have told us after the wedding that they were the best band they've ever seen at a wedding. We recommend times a million!Retrospect Band was absolutely incredible. Larry & Co. were such an integral part of our September wedding in Dallastown, Pennsylvania and we will forever be thankful we trusted so many other amazing reviews when making our band decision! Within just a few days of talking with Larry, and before we even signed a contract with him, he took time on a Saturday to drive up to our venue to check out the electrical set-up and other logistical aspects to ensure everything would go smoothly on the big day. The band learned 2 new songs for us for our wedding party entrances and even sent us media clips to hear how things would sound in advance of the wedding. During our reception they killed it - the dance floor was packed and everyone had a wonderful time. The Band even took some great pictures of our guests enjoying the reception and a few of those shots are some of our favorites from the entire day. So many guests have told us after the wedding that they were the best band they've ever seen at a wedding. We recommend times a million! -
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Lauren Sent on 11/11/20185 out of 5 rating
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So much fun!!
Retrospect did an amazing job at our wedding and had everyone on the dance floor from beginning to end of the night! Larry was very professional and helpful throughout the whole process, he even took us to lunch to walk through logistics and all of our requests so everything went smoothly on the day of. They also learned several songs we requested! Cannot say enough great things about this band!! Thank you Retrospect!Retrospect did an amazing job at our wedding and had everyone on the dance floor from beginning to end of the night! Larry was very professional and helpful throughout the whole process, he even took us to lunch to walk through logistics and all of our requests so everything went smoothly on the day of. They also learned several songs we requested! Cannot say enough great things about this band!! Thank you Retrospect! -
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Emily Sent on 04/13/20185 out of 5 rating
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We wish we could give them ten stars each. After all of our guests left we went to each band member and thanked them personally for the amazing night. Hiring them was hands down the best decision of our wedding.
If you're tempted to prioritize flowers, cake, fancy appetizers or any of the other gazillion things that can come with a wedding, take a second to think about the most memorable weddings you've ever been to. I bet the thing that stands out is the music, the dancing and the celebration you had with friends and family. Don't skimp on live music! And you don't have to, because Retrospect is very affordable!
The father-daughter dance to Glenn Miller band's Moonlight Serenade, the mother-son dance to Frank Sinatra, and Retrospect learned the song we wanted played for our first dance... these are exceptional memories that we can't stop talking about. And there was no better way to create amazing new relationships and bonds with our new families and friends than dancing and laughing with them all on the dance floor. Seeing our cousins and siblings dance and laugh even though they just met each other was the most uplifting and incredible thing we didn't think about during wedding planning, but now find ourselves so fortunate about.
The band leader, Larry, was incredibly responsive and organized. We reviewed stage placement, songs we wanted them to play and the overall schedule. Compared to some of the others we interviewed prior to selecting Retrospect, they really stood out. There are a few bands online that are actually not real "bands," but corporate companies that put together contract musicians who may never have played together before! We found ourselves being very uneasy talking to them until we discovered this trade secret. And there are other bands that are simply way unaffordable.
But Retrospect has been playing and practicing together for a long time. And it really shows. Please get them for your wedding.We wish we could give them ten stars each. After all of our guests left we went to each band member and thanked them personally for the amazing night. Hiring them was hands down the best decision of our wedding.
If you're tempted to prioritize flowers, cake, fancy appetizers or any of the other gazillion things that can come with a wedding, take a second to think about the most memorable weddings you've ever been to. I bet the thing that stands out is the music, the dancing and the celebration you had with friends and family. Don't skimp on live music! And you don't have to, because Retrospect is very affordable!
The father-daughter dance to Glenn Miller band's Moonlight Serenade, the mother-son dance to Frank Sinatra, and Retrospect learned the song we wanted played for our first dance... these are exceptional memories that we can't stop talking about. And there was no better way to create amazing new relationships and bonds with our new families and friends than dancing and laughing with them all on the dance floor. Seeing our cousins and siblings dance and laugh even though they just met each other was the most uplifting and incredible thing we didn't think about during wedding planning, but now find ourselves so fortunate about.
The band leader, Larry, was incredibly responsive and organized. We reviewed stage placement, songs we wanted them to play and the overall schedule. Compared to some of the others we interviewed prior to selecting Retrospect, they really stood out. There are a few bands online that are actually not real "bands," but corporate companies that put together contract musicians who may never have played together before! We found ourselves being very uneasy talking to them until we discovered this trade secret. And there are other bands that are simply way unaffordable.
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Danielle Sent on 03/15/20185 out of 5 rating
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Larry and the Retrospect band are amazing! They had everyone on the dance floor all night. I am still having family/friends reach out to tell me how wonderful they were and how much fun they had at my wedding. Larry goes out of his way to make sure everything is in order before the wedding and he is extremely knowledgeable in everything wedding related. I will recommend them to everyone as they are simply the best!Larry and the Retrospect band are amazing! They had everyone on the dance floor all night. I am still having family/friends reach out to tell me how wonderful they were and how much fun they had at my wedding. Larry goes out of his way to make sure everything is in order before the wedding and he is extremely knowledgeable in everything wedding related. I will recommend them to everyone as they are simply the best! -
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Karen Sent on 12/16/20175 out of 5 rating
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The best decision we made for our wedding was booking Retrospect! They played at our wedding in 2013, and I'm (finally) coming back to write our review four years later. Why? Because four years after the fact we still have friends asking for their contact info because they heard our band was so amazing. Over the years whenever our wedding has come up, the band is the one thing everyone remembers and raves about. There's already a ton of great reviews on here, so I won't go into too many details -- Larry and the team are super professional, they proactively plan and communicate all logistics ahead of time, go out of their way to learn "your" song if it's not on their list (and they surprised us with an extra song!), know how to play to the crowd and keep the party going, and have played at all the major venues around so they know how to make everything work. They pretty much play every music genre, and their song list is so huge you can get a great mix of songs that will keep the dance floor packed all night. If you're reading reviews, you're likely either on the fence about hiring a band vs DJ, or have decided on a band and are looking for the right one. If you can make it work with your budget, a band is absolutely worth the splurge. After having attended close to 20+ weddings since we got married, having a band makes a HUGE difference. If you're looking for the right band, look no further -- you've found it!The best decision we made for our wedding was booking Retrospect! They played at our wedding in 2013, and I'm (finally) coming back to write our review four years later. Why? Because four years after the fact we still have friends asking for their contact info because they heard our band was so amazing. Over the years whenever our wedding has come up, the band is the one thing everyone remembers and raves about. There's already a ton of great reviews on here, so I won't go into too many details -- Larry and the team are super professional, they proactively plan and communicate all logistics ahead of time, go out of their way to learn "your" song if it's not on their list (and they surprised us with an extra song!), know how to play to the crowd and keep the party going, and have played at all the major venues around so they know how to make everything work. They pretty much play every music genre, and their song list is so huge you can get a great mix of songs that will keep the dance floor packed all night. If you're reading reviews, you're likely either on the fence about hiring a band vs DJ, or have decided on a band and are looking for the right one. If you can make it work with your budget, a band is absolutely worth the splurge. After having attended close to 20+ weddings since we got married, having a band makes a HUGE difference. If you're looking for the right band, look no further -- you've found it!-
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Kailee Sent on 11/11/20175 out of 5 rating
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Hiring Retrospect for our Wedding Band was one of our best decisions for our wedding!!! The dancing and the music was everyones favorite part of the wedding and we owe all of that to Retrospect!! They played the music that I wanted but also knew exactly what songs to play at the right times to make sure all wedding guests had a blast!! There are few things that Larry (the band leader) & the band did that I felt they went above and beyond the amazing music they played! First, Larry offered to meet me at my venue when I first reached out to hire them to make sure he had all the right equipment for the wedding day! That made me feel super confident that they would be able to deliver everything we wanted, which they did deliver! And then he also took us out to lunch a month before the wedding to review in person the entire day and make sure we were on the same page about every single detail! Second, the band learned extra songs for special dances at our wedding that were not on their list of songs (which is HUNDREDS of songs)! I was so appreciative that they were more than happy to learn those songs and fulfill the exact vision we had for each in particular special dance. Then third, did I mention the AMAZING music!!! And so much fun! During a few of the songs, the band comes out to the crowd and interacts with us and our guests... it was a true highlight of the entire night! If you want to dance to the best music and truly make the reception an experience to remember I would highly suggest hiring Retrospect for your Wedding Band!Hiring Retrospect for our Wedding Band was one of our best decisions for our wedding!!! The dancing and the music was everyones favorite part of the wedding and we owe all of that to Retrospect!! They played the music that I wanted but also knew exactly what songs to play at the right times to make sure all wedding guests had a blast!! There are few things that Larry (the band leader) & the band did that I felt they went above and beyond the amazing music they played! First, Larry offered to meet me at my venue when I first reached out to hire them to make sure he had all the right equipment for the wedding day! That made me feel super confident that they would be able to deliver everything we wanted, which they did deliver! And then he also took us out to lunch a month before the wedding to review in person the entire day and make sure we were on the same page about every single detail! Second, the band learned extra songs for special dances at our wedding that were not on their list of songs (which is HUNDREDS of songs)! I was so appreciative that they were more than happy to learn those songs and fulfill the exact vision we had for each in particular special dance. Then third, did I mention the AMAZING music!!! And so much fun! During a few of the songs, the band comes out to the crowd and interacts with us and our guests... it was a true highlight of the entire night! If you want to dance to the best music and truly make the reception an experience to remember I would highly suggest hiring Retrospect for your Wedding Band! -
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John Sent on 09/18/20175 out of 5 rating
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If 6 stars out of 5 were possible...Retrospect would deserve every one of them AND MORE. I cannot say enough about them and their performance during this past weekend's wedding for my daughter, held in the Blue Room at the Omni Shoreham. The quality, responsiveness, professionalism, flexibility, and the value that we were provided by Larry and Retrospect far exceeded EVERY expectation. They were incredible and fit in so naturally with our wedding guests and the venue. Every wedding in the DC/MD/VA area MUST have Retrospect as their entertainment. Every single one of our guests were either on the dance floor or were dancing in their seats. The feedback from everyone was "this band is phenomenal, where did you find them?". Word of mouth is a great thing because they have done other family and friend's weddings (one coming up next month as well) and I will continue to sing their praises.
I said it before and I will say it again...Every wedding in the DC/MD/VA area MUST have Retrospect as their entertainment.If 6 stars out of 5 were possible...Retrospect would deserve every one of them AND MORE. I cannot say enough about them and their performance during this past weekend's wedding for my daughter, held in the Blue Room at the Omni Shoreham. The quality, responsiveness, professionalism, flexibility, and the value that we were provided by Larry and Retrospect far exceeded EVERY expectation. They were incredible and fit in so naturally with our wedding guests and the venue. Every wedding in the DC/MD/VA area MUST have Retrospect as their entertainment. Every single one of our guests were either on the dance floor or were dancing in their seats. The feedback from everyone was "this band is phenomenal, where did you find them?". Word of mouth is a great thing because they have done other family and friend's weddings (one coming up next month as well) and I will continue to sing their praises.
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Rebecca Sent on 06/30/20175 out of 5 rating
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The guests went wild over this band. Can't count the number of guests who said "that's the best wedding band I've ever heard...I could dance to all the songs!" We were quite particular about the music that could be played at the wedding reception. We had some judges, some very religious people, some very conservative people, and some easily offended people, and guests ranging from 8 to 80 years old. So we were very particular about what songs could and should not be played. They did exactly what we asked for. One of my favorite things about them was how interactive they were with the guests on the dance floor (singers & musicians came on the dance floor). I decided to serenade my groom and the band worked with me to pull that off beautifully (my groom's favorite part of the whole wedding). One word of advice: pay attention to the band's space requirements. They require a certain amount of room for a 9 piece band. When I signed the contract, I was under the impression that they were sort of flexible about that and I was mistaken. It was a bit of a tight squeeze, but definitely worth it. They were outstanding,and the musicians are a tight-knit group. They were very, very patient when the toasts went on and on and on and on.... We were also impressed with their charity work, and the fact that they actually seem to ENJOY being part of someone's wedding. Cannot thank them enough for keeping guests dancing all night long!The guests went wild over this band. Can't count the number of guests who said "that's the best wedding band I've ever heard...I could dance to all the songs!" We were quite particular about the music that could be played at the wedding reception. We had some judges, some very religious people, some very conservative people, and some easily offended people, and guests ranging from 8 to 80 years old. So we were very particular about what songs could and should not be played. They did exactly what we asked for. One of my favorite things about them was how interactive they were with the guests on the dance floor (singers & musicians came on the dance floor). I decided to serenade my groom and the band worked with me to pull that off beautifully (my groom's favorite part of the whole wedding). One word of advice: pay attention to the band's space requirements. They require a certain amount of room for a 9 piece band. When I signed the contract, I was under the impression that they were sort of flexible about that and I was mistaken. It was a bit of a tight squeeze, but definitely worth it. They were outstanding,and the musicians are a tight-knit group. They were very, very patient when the toasts went on and on and on and on.... We were also impressed with their charity work, and the fact that they actually seem to ENJOY being part of someone's wedding. Cannot thank them enough for keeping guests dancing all night long! -
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Tim A. Sent on 06/23/20175 out of 5 rating
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Retrospect is an amazing band. They have played at numerous events for our family and are always fabulous. Most recently they played at my wedding. They truly make any event a party; the band is extremely interactive and get the crowd up on their feet. All of the guests I spoke with at the wedding were very complimentary of Retrospect and thought they were amazing.
On top of their onstage performance, Larry is extremely organized, making sure that everything is executed according to plan. Also, Larry and the band are very responsive to requests that make your event unique.
My wife and I highly recommend Retrospect.Retrospect is an amazing band. They have played at numerous events for our family and are always fabulous. Most recently they played at my wedding. They truly make any event a party; the band is extremely interactive and get the crowd up on their feet. All of the guests I spoke with at the wedding were very complimentary of Retrospect and thought they were amazing.
On top of their onstage performance, Larry is extremely organized, making sure that everything is executed according to plan. Also, Larry and the band are very responsive to requests that make your event unique.
My wife and I highly recommend Retrospect. -
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John Sent on 06/04/20175 out of 5 rating
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Had an excellent experience with Larry and the Retrospect team for our wedding. To be brief
They learned the songs we wanted to dance to.
They played the songs we wanted to party to.
They had everyone dancing the WHOLE night. My 91 year old grandma and all my college friends loved it.
Would absolutely recommend them in a heart beat!Had an excellent experience with Larry and the Retrospect team for our wedding. To be brief
They learned the songs we wanted to dance to.
They played the songs we wanted to party to.
They had everyone dancing the WHOLE night. My 91 year old grandma and all my college friends loved it.
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Eric Sent on 06/02/20175 out of 5 rating
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Restrospect is phenomenal! We booked them for our wedding and had high expectations for them....which they left far behind with their amazing performance! They blew us away and every guest I spoke with said the same thing, they were great. The dance floor was packed the entire night, they made us laugh and jump around, Larry (band leader) was just amazing at helping keep the flow of the evening on track too. If you can't tell, we can't recommend them highly enough. They are totally and completely worth the money to have them at your event. Thank you to all of the band/singers, you made our night the best wedding ever!Restrospect is phenomenal! We booked them for our wedding and had high expectations for them....which they left far behind with their amazing performance! They blew us away and every guest I spoke with said the same thing, they were great. The dance floor was packed the entire night, they made us laugh and jump around, Larry (band leader) was just amazing at helping keep the flow of the evening on track too. If you can't tell, we can't recommend them highly enough. They are totally and completely worth the money to have them at your event. Thank you to all of the band/singers, you made our night the best wedding ever! -
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Becca Sent on 12/15/20165 out of 5 rating
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Larry and the entire Retrospect team are true processionals. They are organized, great communicators and make your job as the happy couple a breeze. From our initial pre-wedding meeting to the last song of the evening there was absolutely nothing to worry about with Larry running the show. They help with everything from day-of timeline, cocktail music, lining everyone up and introducing them for the reception, dinner music selects, MC'ing the evening and of course----they know how to throw a party! Our guests were on the dance floor all evening long---some even before entrees were severed! You just can't help but enjoy the great energy that Retrospect brings to any event. If you're looking for a great band and even better people to be a part of your special day, we highly recommend Retrospect.Larry and the entire Retrospect team are true processionals. They are organized, great communicators and make your job as the happy couple a breeze. From our initial pre-wedding meeting to the last song of the evening there was absolutely nothing to worry about with Larry running the show. They help with everything from day-of timeline, cocktail music, lining everyone up and introducing them for the reception, dinner music selects, MC'ing the evening and of course----they know how to throw a party! Our guests were on the dance floor all evening long---some even before entrees were severed! You just can't help but enjoy the great energy that Retrospect brings to any event. If you're looking for a great band and even better people to be a part of your special day, we highly recommend Retrospect. -
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Emily Sent on 12/06/20165 out of 5 rating
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Retrospect Band kept the energy and spirits high at our wedding. The dance floor was packed for the entire reception, everyone was having so much fun that we extended the time! The band was amazing at personalizing the experience, learned a new song for the mother son dance in addition to some more recent pop dance songs that my friends and I wanted to dance to. I would recommend them for any event you may have as their song list is extensive and can cater to a wide variety of functions.Retrospect Band kept the energy and spirits high at our wedding. The dance floor was packed for the entire reception, everyone was having so much fun that we extended the time! The band was amazing at personalizing the experience, learned a new song for the mother son dance in addition to some more recent pop dance songs that my friends and I wanted to dance to. I would recommend them for any event you may have as their song list is extensive and can cater to a wide variety of functions. -
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Kastle Sent on 12/06/20165 out of 5 rating
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We knew we wanted a live band for our wedding a couple years back, but we had some newer songs we loved off the radio that we weren't sure they'd be able to play... well, Larry ellison just asked us the song titles and sure enough at our reception, Retrospect played them perfectly- including our first dance song by Dave Matthews. The band was so much fun. They let our exuberant relatives sing a song here and there, and at the request of some of our guests, they played the Washington Redskins fight song! They got off the stage and danced while playing their instruments... truly I can't say enough about them. For our 8 year anniversary this year they even emailed us a live song they played for us saying Happy anniversary. Best wedding vendor we booked, overall!! Thanks Retrospect!We knew we wanted a live band for our wedding a couple years back, but we had some newer songs we loved off the radio that we weren't sure they'd be able to play... well, Larry ellison just asked us the song titles and sure enough at our reception, Retrospect played them perfectly- including our first dance song by Dave Matthews. The band was so much fun. They let our exuberant relatives sing a song here and there, and at the request of some of our guests, they played the Washington Redskins fight song! They got off the stage and danced while playing their instruments... truly I can't say enough about them. For our 8 year anniversary this year they even emailed us a live song they played for us saying Happy anniversary. Best wedding vendor we booked, overall!! Thanks Retrospect! -
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User2439913 Sent on 06/15/20165 out of 5 rating
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BOOK THEM! This band is amazing! We wanted a really fun wedding, and Retrospect gave us that! Larry meets with you about a month beforehand to go over your music choices -they have a HUGE song list, and will learn new songs for you. It was awesome to have a band that really got and kept the party going, and played to our crowd. At one point, the saxophonist was dancing on the dance floor with some of our crazy dancers, and I know none of us will ever forget that! We requested a (kind-of) obscure song for our first dance, and they learned it for us. Additionally, I had said there were a few requests we had that weren't on their playlist, and they did both of them! My groom and I were so surprised, since one was near and dear to our hearts. Most of our guests commented during the wedding how awesome the band was! They definitely made our party, and we will be forever grateful to them! Their 90's mashup medley is a must, and people went nuts! THANK YOU, RETROSPECT!!!!!BOOK THEM! This band is amazing! We wanted a really fun wedding, and Retrospect gave us that! Larry meets with you about a month beforehand to go over your music choices -they have a HUGE song list, and will learn new songs for you. It was awesome to have a band that really got and kept the party going, and played to our crowd. At one point, the saxophonist was dancing on the dance floor with some of our crazy dancers, and I know none of us will ever forget that! We requested a (kind-of) obscure song for our first dance, and they learned it for us. Additionally, I had said there were a few requests we had that weren't on their playlist, and they did both of them! My groom and I were so surprised, since one was near and dear to our hearts. Most of our guests commented during the wedding how awesome the band was! They definitely made our party, and we will be forever grateful to them! Their 90's mashup medley is a must, and people went nuts! THANK YOU, RETROSPECT!!!!! -
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