About

Old Skool Retro is a Melbourne based rock band featuring songs from the

60's to the 2000's. With five talented and highly skilled mature musicians, our unique blend of retro rock music guarantees an unforgettable live experience.

Don't miss our upcoming shows - it's a whole different vibe when you hear our classic tunes live.

Old Skool Retro takes pride in delivering electrifying performances that transport audiences back to the golden era of rock. Our band's passion for the classics drives us to bring nostalgia to life on stage.

Come to see us live, in Melbourne Australia to learn more about our journey, the talented individuals who form our band, and the exceptional services we offer.

Discover what sets us apart and experience the magic of timeless music.

What style OF music do we play?

People often ask us what style of music we play.

We cover music of the masters. We play music that we love and as such imbue the music with our passion and enthusiasm. Our songlist is varied in style, however the music falls under the genre of classic rock.

Some of the artists and bands we cover include:

David Bowie, Billy Joel, John Kuger Mellencamp, Shania Twain, Linda Rondstat, Talking Heads, Dire Straights, Paul Kelly, Hunters and Collectors, Beetles, Fleetwood Mac, Goo goo Dolls, Split Enz .... and the list goes on.

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What Do people say about us ?

Audiences:

- " The band are absolutely fantastic! Incredible and we loved the music and can’t wait for your next performance. We left a little early ... but we were so sad not to be there for the whole night. Next time don’t wait a year and go for a bigger venue, just a suggestion, but I think you’re great and will pull a crowd. Thank you for inviting me…” - Jane

- "Great night last night 👏guys-thanks for asking us. Impressive band ... loved your vocals (hidden under a bushel until now) & guitar work & the venue & the people there added to fun. Would love to go again. Xx" - Meg and Chris

- " We loved it Frank! The whole band were great fun and I really enjoyed how animated both you and Angelo were on stage - you looked as though you were enjoying it as much as the audience! Let us know when the next one is and we’ll be there!!"

- "We loved it and very fun. You guys are great. We loved the sing-along too. Iris - lovely song..xx” - Donna

- "We enjoyed the show… It was great that you and your band provided an environment where I could dance. Looking forward to your next gig!" - Peter

- "We really enjoyed your gig last night….was lots of fun." - Matt

- "Great gig last night ... Loved the energy, particularly the last set. When's the next gig???" - Sandra

- " Howdy!!! You were fantastic Friday. I had no idea you were the front man too! We Loved it. Was super impressive!!!" - Chris (singer songwriter)

- "Thanks for a great night. Loved it ❤️" - Lisa

- "How good were you guys????? When's the next gig?" - Mark

- "You guys were terrific. Well done!" ... Peter

- "We're glad that you invited us. We really enjoyed it. Xxx" ... Janet

Venue Managers:

Venue Manager:"Make sure you book yourselves back in here within the next 2 months!" April 2026

Bar Manager: "That was a great set...I can't believe that was your first gig together. I would love to have you back" Dec 2024