"Welcome to a World of Harmony"

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What is Retro Harmony?

 

Combining over 50+ years of musicianship along with 2/3 part vocal harmonies, there is no better musical solution to make your next special event a success. Your customers, clients, friends, associates and others are in for a good time when Retro Harmony performs. A very professional, entertaining show that seamlessly takes you from beautiful, ballads, pop to rock & roll.

 

With an obvious, genuine respect for each other from being together so long, it's apparent that the Retro Harmony band mates enjoy performing together and that is felt by their audiences, who in turn have fun.

 

Using the best music producing gear available, the show is packaged in every way to make the sound the best it can be. The song list is filled with memorable songs that showcase harmonies and sing-along choruses.

 

Our target audience is teenagers to senior citizens.  Our music is harmonious and tasteful.  Audiences of all ages and genders love our music.

 


 

Retro Harmony Performers:

 

Don Swanson - Singer, Song Writer, Guitarist - Vocals, Rhythm, Fingerstyle and Lead Guitar.  He is also a musical promoter and show producer and has put on Beatlemania and other tribute band stage show for years.  Don wrote, recorded and performs a song for the city of Encinitas called "Encinitas 101" and wrote, recorded and performs a theme song for the San Diego Oceans Foundation, called "Ocean Blue".  He has also written other original songs and has a large collection of vintage and newer Guild and Gretsch guitars.

 

Gerry Walker - Classically trained guitarist (California and San Diego Music Association multi award winner - ('Best Steel Guitar Player').  Steel Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar and Vocals.  Gerry is also a studio musician and his guitar playing can be heard on many recording artist's songs.  Gerry has performed in bands for over 30 years and is the Founder of 'Stereo Steel' a custom amplification company that caters to the Steel Guitar industry.  His amplifiers are used by professional musicians Worldwide. 

 


 

 

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During a Performance. . .

 


 

 

An example of the music we perform from the 

bands and artists that made the

songs memorable

 

 

• BRYAN ADAMS 

• AMERICA 

• BEACH BOYS

• BEATLES

• CHUCK BERRY

• MOODY BLUES

• JIMMY BUFFET

• CHAD & JEREMY 

• ERIC CLAPTON

• DAVE CLARK FIVE

• CREEDENCE

• BOBBY DARIN

• CHRIS DeBURGH

• DOOBIE BROTHERS

• EAGLES

• GEORGE HARRISON

• CHRIS ISAAK

• RICKY NELSON

• ROY ORBISON

• THE OUTSIDERS

• PETER & GORDON

• ROBERT PALMER

• SANTO AND JOHNNY

• SEARCHERS

• DEL SHANNON

• STRAY CATS

• B.J. THOMAS

• MARSHALL TUCKER

• VENTURES

• ZOMBIES

• AND MUCH MORE. . . 

 


 

The following song samples are raw tracks recorded live! 

 

Click to listen to 2 Eagles Songs





 

 Quotes from some of our valued clients. . .

 

“These are pro entertainers and connected incredibly well with our audience.” Evelyn, Bach & Co.

 

“Amazing musicians, ballads to rock, I’ve never seen 2/3 performers create such great sound!” Fred, CBS

 

“A fun, entertaining show with a fabulous set list of songs!” “I had a blast!" Gary, Encinitas

 

“Best music we ever had for our Holiday estate party."  All the guests still talk about it!"  Joe, SDGE

 

“Great people, great song list, we sang along to their music the whole time." David, MCA Studios

 


 

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Don and Gerry (Gerry playing steel guitar this time) performing at a Christmas medical facility gig, 12/09. Dr. Jack Rosenson can be seen making the introduction to start the show. Jennifer Johnson stopped by to lend some vocals to the mix.


 

 


 

Where we perform. . .

Corporate, Charity and Special Events, Cafes, Hotel Lobbies, Office Parties, Lounges, Yachts, Country Clubs, Wine Bars, Coffee Bars, Night Clubs, Restaurants, Commercials, Private Estate Parties, Birthday Parties, Weddings, Grand Openings, Steert Fairs, Holiday Events, Intimate Settings of all Types & More! 

 


 

Call today to book a show. . .

Don Swanson - 760-500-1997

Gerry Walker - 619-460-5008

Stephanie Sullivan - Events Coordinator - 858-232-8482

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Stephanie

- CLICK HERE TO CONTACT "RETRO HARMONY". . .

- CLICK HERE TO CONTACT OUR FULL, 5 PIECE, LARGER EVENT BAND, "THE RETRO ROCKETTS". . .

Thank you for visiting our web site.  
We look forward to performing for you soon!


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