About Retro Rodeo – professional Nashville style band based in London, UK
Retro Rodeo are a high-energy country revue led by Anglo-American troubadour James.
Born on London’s honky-tonk circuit, they bring an authentic, feel-good tribute to the golden era of country radio—spanning classic honky-tonk, bluegrass, and big ‘90s hits.
With a lineup of top UK session players, they deliver pure country
fun, live and loud. Yeehaw guaranteed. 🤠
Harkening back to a time when high hair, tight harmonies, and polished steel guitar twang ruled the airwaves, Retro Rodeo wind back the clock and crank up the volume.
Expect stetsons, bolo ties, rhinestones, and a generous helping of nostalgia as they bring to life the golden era of country radio.
The band was started by Anglo-American troubadour James Riley, a Nashville recording artist who began the project while moonlighting on London’s thriving honky-tonk scene.
What began as a late-night passion project has grown into a full-blown country revue, with a setlist that spans everything from old-school outlaw country and bluegrass to chart-toppers from the ‘80s, ‘90s, and early 2000s.
Think: Garth Brooks, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lyle Lovett, George Strait, Patty Loveless, The Mavericks, Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire, Clint Black, and (very) early Shania Twain—all played live by a hotshot band made up of the UK’s finest Americana and roots musicians.
With appearances at festivals like Glastonbury, The Long Road, and Maverick, and as the house band for the UK Americana Awards, Retro Rodeo bring a level of musicianship and authenticity that sets them apart.
Whether you’re a die-hard country fan or just out for a good time, this band guarantees a boot-scootin’, heart-thumpin’ party every time.
Line-up Options:
- Duo
- Trio
- 4 Piece Band
- 5 Piece Band
"The band were brilliant. The joint party for a 70th Birthday and a 30th Birthday was a total success with the help of the entertainment provided by Retro Rodeo."
"Retro Rodeo band played at my sister's wedding, she and her now husband got engaged in Nashville so a Nashville style band seemed like the only thing for it! James was great at answering all my questions and requests and made the day incredibly special and with ease. I would highly recommend them to anyone after a similar sort of thing. :) Thanks so much guys."
"We booked Retro Rodeo band for our wedding. They were great and played a variety of known and different songs. They even did extra songs for us at the end as the crowd were chanting for more! Thanks so much guys, would highly recommend."
"Retro Rodeo were an absolute pleasure to deal with. The were very professional and responsive through out and made the process easy for follow and understand. Their personalised approach during the enquiry stage of the process gave us the confidence to book with them and we weren’t disappointed. They arrived on time and with all the equipment as agreed, just requiring a plug socket. Their performances were fantastic and really engaged with the crowd. We couldn’t have been happier and would recommend them unreservedly. We would have given more stars if we could."
"This band was excellent. We had about 150 people to a party and they all thought the band was excellent. Highly skilled musically and great to deal with and have around, definitely recommend."
BILLY RAY CYRUS - ACHY BREAKY HEART
SHANIA TWAIN - ANY MAN OF MINE
GARTH BROOKS - FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES
JOHN DENVER - COUNTRY ROADS
DARIUS RUCKER - WAGON WHEEL
DOLLY PARTON - JOLENE
DOLLY PARTON - 9 TO 5
KENNY ROGERS - THE GAMBLER
ALAN JACKSON - CHATTAHOOCHEE
STEVE EARLE - GUITAR TOWN
STEVE EARLE - HILLBILLY HIGHWAY
WILLIE NELSON - MAMA DON’T LET YOUR BABIES GROW UP TO BE COWBOYS
CHRIS STAPLETON - TENNESSEE WHISKEY
GEORGE STRAIT - IT JUST COME NATURAL
JO DEE MESSINA - HEADS CAROLINA, TAILS CALIFORNIA
JOHN ANDERSON - WILD & BLUE
LYLE LOVETT - LA COUNTY
LYLE LOVETT - DON’T TOUCH MY HAT
LYLE LOVETT - IF I HAD A BOAT
PATTY LOVELESS - BLAME IT ON YOUR HEART
PATTY LOVELESS - HALFWAY DOWN
THE MAVERICKS - WHAT A CRYING SHAME
THE MAVERICKS - ALL THAT HEAVEN WILL ALLOW
TRISHA YEARWOOD - XXX's & OOO's
CLINT BLACK - SUMMER’S COMING
CLINT BLACK - CADILLAC JACK FAVOR
MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER - PASSIONATE KISSES
MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER - DOWNTOWN TRAIN
MARK COHN - WALKING IN MEMPHIS
REBA MCENTIRE - CAN’T EVEN GET THE BLUES
RANDY TRAVIS - IF I DIDN'T HAVE YOU
SUZIE BOGUSS - SOMEDAY SOON
DWIGHT YOKAM - PURPLE RAIN
HANK WILLIAMS - JAMBALAYA
TONY RICE - CHURCH STREET BLUES
BUCK OWENS - ACT NATURALLY
BOB WILLS - IDA RED
DON WILLIAMS - TULSA TIME
TRADITIONAL - I’LL FLY AWAY