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Blurring the lines between a corporate party band and an original soulful rock group, The Retreat has entertained countless audiences across the southeast with their unique and organic take on the hits of yesterday and today.

The Retreat is not a stereotypical cheesy show band: there are no matching outfits, no choreographed dance moves, no note-for-note versions of the same songs you've heard over and over again. Rather than this cookie-cutter show, The Retreat was founded as an actual BAND who spent years writing their own music and paying their dues in the musical melting pot of Atlanta. As a result, The Retreat has their own sound, look, and identity--something that can't be faked.

They take this same make-it-their-own approach to immediately familiar past and current hits. Whether it's a DMB-style sax solo on "Some Nights," a punk rock singalong of "Country Roads," a raucous bluesy take on "How Sweet It Is," a dancefloor-shaking rendition of "Get Lucky" or unexpectedly awesome mash-ups like "Don't Stop Believing" and"With Or Without You" or "Wagon Wheel," "Semi-Charmed Life" and "Cruise"... it all still sounds like The Retreat. They put their own legit stamp on each song in a way that few cover bands can do.

The Retreat can take care of almost all aspects of an event. Be sure to
talk to us about:
- solo jazz saxophone for a cocktail hour or rehearsal dinner
- classical piano or guitar and vocals for a wedding ceremony
- an acoustic male and female coffeehouse-style duet
- sound production for a wedding ceremony
- our drummer is an ordained minister and does an excellent job officiating weddings!

The Retreat's draw extends beyond their musical talent: over-the-top professionalism in customer service and an infectious personality also set them apart. Simply put, these are 5 people that are fun to be around. From the first email contact on through to the big night, they are partnering with you to help write the story of your event; helping to make memories and give you something truly special and unforgettable.

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Melissa S. Sent on 04/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The most fun dance floor!

Our wedding in Charlotteville, VA was SO much fun because of The Retreat! We had a trio play during our cocktail hour and the full band during our reception, and they were both spectacular. They learned a song that wasn’t on their existing list for our first dance and played it perfectly, and our father/daughter and mother/son dances were so special as well. After that, our dance floor was packed all night, and they played a perfect mix of throwbacks and current hits. They also handled all our A/V needs for the reception and provided mics for speeches and toasts. The #1 compliment my husband and I received after our wedding from guests of all ages was some variation on “that band was AMAZING” – and they really, really were. They were also very responsive in the lead up to our wedding, which we greatly appreciated. We were so thrilled with every element of working with The Retreat, and would highly, highly recommend them!
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Kedar B. Sent on 12/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Retreat is the best!

The Retreat played at my niece's wedding in 2015 and they were so terrific, I knew I wanted them for my daughter's wedding when the time came. Six years later it happened and I booked The Retreat, and they were just as great -- if not better -- and had the entire crowd of all ages up and going from the get-go. I have heard back from some many wedding guests about how stupendous they were -- musicality, variety, enthusiasm. I cannot rank them high enough and would wholeheartedly get them for your reception. You will not be disappointed!
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Sydney S. Sent on 10/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Band!

The Retreat was incredible! We are so honored that they played for us on our favorite day! They were very helpful and willing to accommodate all of our requests! Would ABSOLUTELY recommend them!
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