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

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