Whatever event you are planning, a wedding, birthday, festival, Corporate event or themed party Retro Rita can bring it to life with her nostalgic vintage vocals.
Retro Rita she is a vintage & retro style entertainer, bringing her audience nostalgic songs from the 1940's-1980's. Rita has a warm rich tone to her voice, a vibrant personality and a reminiscent presentation of the era she is singing. More than just a singer, Rita is a born entertainer who sings from the heart, really connecting with her audience. Rita is a versatile vocalist bringing vintage style to your special event and guaranteed to get your party started.
With over 600 songs in her repertoire, using only top quality backing tracks she is able to offer a bespoke song set to suit all occasions, making your event personal to you. Rita has performed throughout the UK & abroad at Weddings, Festivals, Clubs & Pubs, Hotels, birthday celebrations, and special events.
Retro Rita comes from a musical theatre background, and is a confident entertainer, with a personal approach. Rita has an extensive range of songs in her musical repertoire from Old Tyme Music Hall, Swing, Rock and Roll, Country, Musical Theatre & Pop. Including Natalie Cole, Doris Day, Connie Francis, Frank Sinatra, Buddy Holly & Elvis to Country stars such as Patsy Cline & Jim Reeves, as well as rock & pop from the 60's, 70's & 80's including The Beatles, Dusty Stringfield, The Carpenters, Alison Moyet, Eurythmics, The Police & many more. Why not make an enquiry and see what Rita can do for you.
Based in Christchurch, Dorset
40's - Almost Like Being In Love
My Baby Just Cares For Me
As Time Goes By
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree
Bless 'Em All
Kiss Me Goodnight Sergeant Major
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
50's - Sway
Que Sera Sera
Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Kiss Me Honey Honey
Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps
Teenager In Love
Sweet Nothings
Lipstick On Your Collar
60's - I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Sunny Afternoon
I'm A Believer
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
Then He Kissed Me
It's Not Unusual
I Only Wanna Be With You
Always Something There To Remind Me
The Locomotion
70's - Sweet Sweet Smile
There's A Kind Of Hush
Mr Postman
Brown eyes Blue
Islands In The Stream
Lying Eyes
Let Your love Flow
September
You To Me Are Everything
80's - The Tide Is High
Every Breath You Take
Time After Time
Sweet Dreams
Your Love Is King
Too Good To Be Forgotten
It Must Be Love
A Message To You Rudy
Perfect
Country - Country Roads
Jambalya
Tennessee Waltz
Ramblin Rose
Ring Of Fire
A Thing Called Love
Jolene
Stand By Your Man
Annies Song
Small Venues - No Plugs required
Equiptment: One Speaker with internal battery no plugs required, suitable inside or out
Length of time for set up: 15 minutes
Larger Venues - 2 x 13 amp sockets required
Equipment: 2 x Speakers, Backdrop, Lights
Length of Time for Set Up: 40 minutes
Daytime
Evening
1 Hour
2 x 45 minute sets
3 x 45 minute sets
Royal British Legion
Stroke Association
Round Table
Colten Care
Sunrise Senior Living
Royal Engineers.
Bournemouth Heart Club
Shake & Stir Festival
Highcliffe Food Festival
MacMillan
Southampton Sight
The Barrington Theatre
The Lymington Centre
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Age Concern
Luxury Care