After six months of writing and rehearsing, the band played their first gig at the Fremantle Jazz on April 20th 2008. Created to play festivals, clubs, private and corporate functions it has achieved success and popularity amongst musicians clients and fans. Venues performed include: The Ellington Jazz Club (Perth Australia), Jazz Fremantle, The Perth Jazz Society, The York Jazz and Soul Festival and the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC).
Repertoire includes: Soul, Blues, Funk, Motown, Latin, Swing and anything else that will get people dancing and tapping their feet.
Line up is:
Vocals, Jeannie Norris
Backup vocals, Birdland.(Jenny Wrenn, Sue Bluck, Kerry Byrom Carter)
Alto sax, arrangements & MD Roger Garrood,
Tenor sax, Ben Collins
Bari sax, Lee Buddle/Mark Sprogowsky
Trumpet 1, Ricki Mallet
Trumpet 2, Callum G'Froerer
Trombone, Tilman Robinson
Guitar, Mace Francis,
Keyboards arr and vcls, Mike Nelson
Bass Guitar, Wayne Slater
Drums/vcl, Glen Walsh
Other musicians who play or have played with the Retrosonics are:
Sam Timmerman, Andrew Gioya, Alex Bradbury, Paul Millard, Elliot Smith, Garry Howard and Brendan Grey.
The Retrosonics also can be found on Facebook and Myspace
SONGLIST
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- Thursday, April 28, 2011
8:30 pm
- The Retrosonics @ the Ellington Jazz Club
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The Ellington Jazz Club:
Beaufort Street, Perth, WA, Australia
(MAP)
- This event features vocalist Jeannie Norris and the fabulous vocal trio Birdland in a night of Soul, Blues, Funk and Motown.
- $10 bar $15 table
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18+
- Monday, March 7, 2011
6:00 pm
- The Retrosonics @ PJS
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Charles Hotel:
Charles street, North Perth, WA, Australia
(MAP)
- The Retrosonics play Blues, Funk, Soul, with singer 'Jeannie' Norris and featuring vocal group 'Birdland. Performance is 6pm til 8:30pm.
Hear EWF and TOP as just some of the influences of this popular band.
- Thursday, September 2, 2010
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
- The Retrosoncs @ the Ellington Jazz Club
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The Ellington Jazz Club:
191 Beaufort street, Northbridge, WA, Australia
(MAP)
- The Retrosonics are playing a return visit to the Ellington Jazz Club featuring a program of Soul, Funk, Motown, Swing and Latin. Featured vocalist is soul singer Jeannie Norris and also featuring the fabulous singing trio Birdland bringing a new fresh dynamic to the event.
This event will go 'off' so don't miss out.
- Seating $15 (Buy tickets)
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18+
- Sunday, June 13, 2010
4:00 pm
- Fremantle Jazz
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The Navy Club:
Corner Pakenham & High St's, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
(MAP)
- Please note the gig on the 6th is now changed to the 13th June
- Friday, April 23, 2010
8:00 pm
- The Retrosonics @ Western Australian Golf Club
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Western Australian Golf Club:
Hayes St., Yokine, WA, Australia
(MAP)
- This is a collaboration featuring The Retrosonics, Birdland and Jeannie Norris. This venue is perhaps locally known as the 'Mnt Yokine' golf course.
Commencing at 8pm you are advised to phone Terri Wren on 0405 080 982 to make a booking. This is a licenced venue and you can order hot meals from the restaraunt. You can pay at the door ($20) but best advised to phone and reserve a place as these events do sell out. See you there.
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18+
- Saturday, April 17, 2010
9:00 pm
- The Retrosonics @ PCC
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Perth Convention Centre:
Perth, WA, Australia
(MAP)
- This is a private corporate event that also features singer Jeannie Norris and Birdland
- (Buy tickets)
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18+
- Monday, April 5, 2010
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
- The Retrosonics @ PJS, featuring Jeannie Norris
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Charles Hotel:
Charles St., Perth, WA, Australia
(MAP)
- Sunday, October 25, 2009
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
- Band: The Retrosonics @ York Jazz and Soul Festival
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Peace Park :
York, WA, Australia
(MAP)
- Full day or weekend tickets are purchased via York Jazz
- Sunday, October 18, 2009
4:00 pm
- Band: The Retrosonics, jazzitup4Ms
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Devilles Pad:
Aberdeen St, East Perth, WA, AU
(MAP)
- this is a fundraising event for jazzitup4ms
- Wednesday, September 23, 2009
1:10 pm – 2:00 pm
- Band: G5G. Lunchtime Concert @ WAAPA
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Edith Cowan University.:
2 Bradford st., Perth, Australia
(MAP)
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- Sunday, August 30, 2009
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- The Retrosonics @ Jazz Fremantle
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Navy Club:
cnr. High St & Packenham St., Fremantle, WA, Australia
(MAP)
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- Saturday, August 15, 2009
- Band:The Retrosonics. Jazz Birthday
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Cancelled:
Perth, WA, Australia
(MAP)
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- Monday, April 13, 2009
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
- The Retrosonics @ PJS
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Charles Hotel:
Charles St, North Perth, WA, Australia
(MAP)
- Pay at the door, members and visitors welcome. Entry somewhere around $20.
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