Fun Loving Swing/Jazz Wedding, Event & Party Band!
Contact us at
retrogroovemob@gmail.com
or by phone
Rupe 07434 599832
Paul 07808 793855
Or on Social Media
About Us
RGM are back on the road with a great line-up of Dorset-based musicians.
Scroll down to see some rehearsal videos of RGM in action and get a feel for what we do.
A mix of up-beat jazz and swing standards given the RGM feel and reworks of some of the greatest rock and pop songs put into a jazz or swing style.
We will also take your favourite song and work up a special arrangement just for your event.
Weddings, parties, pub gigs, festivals – we do them all !!
If you are holding a fund-raising event and need a great dance band, give us a call. We often do these events for no fee.
You can contact us by
E-mail retrogroovemob@gmail.com
OR
Rupe – 07434 599832
Paul – 07808 793855
Talk to us about how we can swing your special party –
contact us at Facebook and Instagram
Gig Dates
Saturday 21st March – Private function – Lewis-Manning Hospice
fundraiser – Cumberland Hotel, Bournemouth
Friday 27th March – The Bricklayers, Parr Street, Poole 9.00pm
Friday 10th April – Bankes Arms, Corfe Castle – 8.00pm
Friday 3rd July – Private Function – Shell Bay Restaurant
Saturday 25th July – Scoles Manor, Kingston, Corfe Castle
A fund-raiser for Crazy 4 Corfe
Ticket information rupert.liz@gmail.com
Retro Groove Mob in Action
Our take on the Sting classic. Fast and furious…
RGM – Englishman
RGM – My Baby Just Cares For Me
RGM’s take on the Nina Simone classic with some updated lyrics !!
Recorded live at Swanage RBL.
RGM – Sunny Afternoon
The Kinks’ hit given a bit of RGM swing and pace…
RGM – Swing Your Blues Away
A great song from Paddy Sherlock And The Swingin’ Lovers.
Recorded live at Swanage RBL.
RGM – Isn’t She Lovely
Our take on Stevie Wonder’s classic. This version was inspired by Martin Tay;or’s live version at a concert that some of the band were lucky enough to attend.
RGM – Crazy / Daydream
Patsy Cline meets Lovin’ Spoonful in a full-on swingfest !!
Rogues Gallery
The Word On The Street…..
What Our Customers Think About Us:
Played Brilliantly – All the guests loved the music – Exactly what we wanted for the party – Reckon we got great value for our money – thank you RGM
Ursula & Rob Foyle
The Dorset Queen Yacht
July 2019
We would like to thank RGM for making our party such a success. They really listened to what we were after and then produced music which surpassed our our expectations. They played wonderful jazz with our reception drinks and then got everyone dancing after supper. They are friendly and professional, prompt and efficient. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Caroline and Tim Rogers
July 2019
Very good, polished sound……..
Great to hear something different……
Great great voices and a great band…….
Great sound, bring them back……
Very polished, volume was perfect……..
Good selection of music, look forward to seeing them again……
Not too loud,great music, love it !!
Audience feedback
Swanage RBL
April 2019
I booked RGM for a surprise 70th Birthday party…had to be postponed…flexible and understanding when we had to change the date. The band were professional and helpful from day one. On the night they created a wonderful atmosphere and managed to get non-dancers on the floor letting their hair down. They have a great bond between them which exudes and rubs off on the guests.
As an event managerfor over 30 years I have seen many bands and the musical professionalism and atmosphere of RGM has to come in my top 10 !!
Bobbie Brown
Kingston Country Courtyard, Kingston, Dorset
February 2019
The Retro Groove Mob created a fantastic atmosphere and delivered great entertainment for our New Years Eve party…dancing and singing all night long….best New Years Eve party in years.
George Pitcher
Owner
Bankes Arms Hotel, Corfe Castle
Retro Groove Mob are fantastic. Their great sense of fun and wonderful musicianship got the party started till way past my bedtime. Everybody wants to see them (and more importantly hear them) again.
Andy Bell
Organiser
Scolestock
2017 and 2018
On a cold dark November evening, many members of the Corfe Castle Club turned out to see Retro Groove Mob, many for the first time . Everyone was delighted as RGM put on an exciting musical show and we are thrilled that RGM are returning to perform again this summer.
Chris Aylward
Club Events Organiser
Corfe Castle Club
We loved having RGM share our special day. They were enjoyed by young and old ranging from 8 to 80!! They played a wonderful repertoire of their versions of well-loved songs, from Fly Me To The Moon to All About That Bass. We would do it all again in a flash.
Mags and Alan
September 2017
This is Us
Guitar
Dariusz
Dariusz is a pure jazzer. With his seven-string guitar he produces sublime jazz chords and beautiful melodic lead lines.
With an unerring ear for what will fit perfectly into a space he creates a layer of harmonic interest which is transforming the RGM sound.
A modest musician, he lets his fingers do the talking…
Keys
Reg
Reg is a multi-instrumentalist specialising on the Hammond organ and other keyboards. With a background in Progressive Rock, and new to the Swing and Jazz genres, he is thriving under the new musical challenges that RGM are bringing to his musical world
Bass
Rupe
Rupe has been playing music across a range of instruments and genres for most of his life.
A recent convert to bass, Rupe has found his instrumental home and drives RGM from the back of the band with his melodic style and musical energy.
With Paul, Rupe manages the RGM project to deliver an outstanding musical performance and customer experience
Sy
Sy has played , sometimes on drums, all over the world. At home on the biggest stages ( he unpacks his suitcase and hopes not to be moved on…) he brings a sophistication to RGM that has never been lacking !!
However he makes up for this with a wonderful feel for the drums and keeps us chuckling with the driest sense of humour
Vocals
Paul
With many years experience in Blues, RnB and Rock, Paul has embraced Jazz and Swing with a youthful vigour and enthusiasm that belies his years!!
A natural lead vocalist and entertainer, Paul imbues each song with a passion that transforms each note into a personal experience. He is totally driven to deliver an outstanding RGM performance at every gig