The Retro Groove Band: Your Ultimate Journey Through the Golden Era
Based out of the heart of Houston, Texas, The Retro Groove Band isn’t just a cover band—we’re a high-energy time machine. We specialize in the iconic sounds of the 70s and 80s, bringing the soulful harmonies of classic rock and the infectious hooks of vintage pop back to the stage with precision and passion.
From the sun-drenched canyon rock of The Eagles and The Doobie Brothers to the powerhouse anthems of Heart and Pat Benatar, our setlist is a curated celebration of the greatest decades in music history. Whether it’s the smooth gold of Player and Hall & Oates or the driving synth-rock of The Cars and Journey, we deliver a professional, authentic live experience that keeps audiences on their feet and singing along to every word.
Why Book The Retro Groove BAnd?
We pride ourselves on versatility and vocal excellence. Our repertoire spans the legendary voices of rock royalty, including:
The Harmony Kings: Eagles, Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac
Leading Ladies: Linda Ronstadt, Heart, Pat Benatar
The Chart-Toppers: Journey, Hall & Oates, Tom Petty
Deep Cuts & Fan Favorites: Elvin Bishop, Jefferson Starship, The Cars
Available for festivals, corporate events, private parties, and club dates across the Greater Houston area, The Retro Groove Band brings the hits, the nostalgia, and—most importantly—the groove.
Meet the Band
Tracey Howard - Lead Vocals
Greg Bagby - Guitar / Vocals
Mark Lavarnway - Guitar / Vocals
Gary Gehman - Bass / Vocals
Trace Hunt - Keyboards
Tim Heusinger - Drums
What you can expect to hear
Alone - Heart
Anyway You Want It - Journey
Baby Come Back - Player
Barracuda - Heart
Blue Bayou - Linda Ronstadt
Blue Collar Man - Styx
Call Me - Blondie
China Grove - The Doobie Brothers
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Even It Up - Heart
Fooled Around and Fell in Love - Elvin Bishop
Garden of Eden - John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band
Heartbreaker - Pat Benatar
Heatwave - Linda Ronstadt
Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
How Long - Ace
I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You - The Alan Parsons Project
Jane - Jefferson Starship
Jesus Is Just Alright - The Doobie Brothers
Keep Your Hands To Yourself - The Georgia Satalites
Let's Go - The Cars
Lights - Journey
Listen To The Music - The Doobie Brothers
Long Train Runnin' - The Doobie Brothers
New Kid In Town - Eagles
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac
Sara Smile - Hall & Oates
Some Kind of Wonderful - Grand Funk Railroad
Spooky - Atlanta Rhythm Section
Stone In Love - Journey
Stop Draggin' My Heart Around - Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Those Shoes - Eagles
Too Much Time On My Hands - Styx
Treat Me Right - Pat Benatar
You Got Lucky - Tom Petty
You're No Good - Linda Ronstadt