Troubadour Retrievers
If you’re wanting the energy of a live performance and the variety of a DJ, we’re the band for you.
Troubadour Retrievers is a band consisting of a rotating lineup of professional Kansas City musicians – each with years of live performance experience. We all belong to several projects.
What sets Troubadour Retrievers apart from other bands?
Versatility Our repertoire spans several genres and decades. We have an extensive songlist that exceeds 500 songs and grows constantly. We don’t have to stick rigidly to a set list either. We adapt to our audience and play what they’re responding to. We are also open to requests.
Flexibility You can call us if another band cancels. We all live in the Kansas City metro and since we have a rotating lineup there is a good chance that we can form a trio to play your venue at a moment’s notice. Since we are all professionals and we play with each other regularly we don’t need a rehearsal to pull off a great gig.
Dependability Just as we can be available at moment’s notice, we are not likely to cancel a commitment if one member gets sick or has an emergency. Our network is extensive and it’s very easy for us to assemble a band of at least three capable musicians.
Professionalism We are professionals. This is our job and we take it very seriously. We love to have fun, but not at the expense getting the job done. We promise rockstar quality without the rockstar attitude.
Three ways to perform. Choose the one that’s best for your needs.
Custom Setlist You can choose a dozen or so of your favorite songs from our songlist and we will work them into the setlist for your event. This gives us a base of some of your favorites but also allows us to flesh out the rest of the music according to how your audience is responding. If you see any songs you definitely don’t want us to play, tell us those too and we will make a point to NOT play them. This goes for artists or genres as well. Your favorite song isn’t on the list? We may be able to learn it for you.
Live Jukebox/Karaoke We will show up with a list of songs we can perform that night and host a karaoke-style live jam. The audience can choose what they want to hear as the party goes on. They can even get on stage and sing or play with the band. We’ll provide lyrics and instruments if needed.
Backing Band You can hire us as your backing band for a full length show. This is perfect for singers and players who have a gig but not a band. This is a great option for auditions or aspiring artists who would like to try performing with a live band without the commitment of forming a band and the hassle of rehearsing.
SONG LIST
A sample from our 500+ song list:
Back in Black - AC/DC
You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
Dream On - Aerosmith
Walk This Way - Aerosmith
You Oughta Know - Alanis Morissette
Black Velvet - Alannah Myles
Midnight Rider - Allman Brothers Band
Ramblin' Man - Allman Brothers Band
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Takin' Care of Business - Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Can't Get Enough - Bad Company
The Weight - The Band
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Come Together - The Beatles
Twist and Shout - The Beatles
Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) - Big & Rich
Lean on Me - Bill Withers
White Wedding - Billy Idol
Hard to Handle - The Black Crowes
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
Old Time Rock and Roll - Bob Seger
Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Summer of '69 - Bryan Adams
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
The Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels Band
I Want You to Want Me - Cheap Trick
Sunshine of Your Love - Cream
Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker / Old Crow Medicine Show
Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple
Pour Some Sugar on Me - Def Leppard
Sultans of Swing - Dire Straits
Listen to the Music - Doobie Brothers
Light My Fire - The Doors
Hotel California - The Eagles
Take It Easy - The Eagles
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
Cocaine - Eric Clapton
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
Learn to Fly - Foo Fighters
Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks
Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood
Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses
Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N' Roses
Hey Good Lookin' - Hank Williams
Family Tradition - Hank Williams Jr.
Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
I Love Rock 'N Roll - Joan Jett
Jack & Diane - John Mellencamp
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
Mr. Brightside - The Killers
Rock and Roll All Nite - KISS
Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin
Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin
Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz
Blue on Black - Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Enter Sandman - Metallica
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
Wonderwall - Oasis
Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne
Hit Me with Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd
Every Breath You Take - The Police
Purple Rain - Prince
We Will Rock You - Queen
Another One Bites the Dust - Queen
Dani California - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
Maggie May - Rod Stewart
Brown Sugar - Rolling Stones
Start Me Up - Rolling Stones
Paint It Black - Rolling Stones
Black Magic Woman - Santana
Born to Be Wild - Steppenwolf
Copperhead Road - Steve Earle
Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Santeria - Sublime
American Girl - Tom Petty
Free Fallin' - Tom Petty
With or Without You - U2
Panama - Van Halen
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes
Here I Go Again - Whitesnake
My Generation - The Who
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band
La Grange - ZZ Top
Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top