The Retro Twists

The Retro Twists are comprised of musicians who have worked in highly reputable function bands from Manchester and Liverpool.

The Retro Twists hold crowds with their twist on contemporary pop and adding the odd classic to keep it exciting.

We have our own sound system, it's just the case of us turning up on the day. We do two 45 minute sets plus a DJ set if you would like us to do that too.

Eden – vocals

Eden has been singing for as long has she talked. Always a member of the school choirs as a child she first took to the stage as a solo singer at the age of 13. After qualifying for the final of one of Liverpool's biggest singing competitions, 3 years running Eden began gigging around the city as part of a cabaret act until she became the lead singer of function band Coverscene in 2011.

Eden continues to perform as a solo cover artist around the north west whilst she also studies in university.

Gregg – guitar

Gregg first started performing live around the UK in original and covers bands for the best part of the last 10 years. He studied music technology and sound engineering at the same time as playing the Liverpool scene. For the last 5 years Gregg has been performing in function band Coverscene.

While working with The Retro Twists, he has taken influences from jazz, blues and many other styles, complemented by his own influences of guitarists such as Jimmy Page, David Glamour, Slash and Santana. Gregg's playing adds vast colour to the band's sound. The Retro Twists allows Gregg to showcase his talents.

Arron – double bass & bass guitar

Arron is a versatile bassist from Manchester, he is knowledgable in many styles of music, he plays both double bass and bass guitar. Following from the junior RNCM and playing in the Halle youth orchestra as principal bassist, he studied music at Salford university.

Arron has played at many great venues such as the Bridgewater Hall, Royal opera house, Manchester town hall, band on the wall, matt and phreds, Kendal calling festival and ‘Parade the music’ at hope mill. Arron currently works as a freelancer, deping and doing theatre work. Check here for his original work ‘the Shireens’ and the ‘prato bell luckin trio’.

Alan – keys

Alan is a very talented player, at a very young age he was offered a scholarship at The Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. He is originally classically trained, during his teens he discovered other styles of music such as Jazz and Latin. Alan has played all the notable venues in Liverpool, especially around St Matthew Street. Before joining The Retro Twists, Alan worked as free with the function band Coverscene and maintained regular session work.

Alan is the real a dark horse, during the recording session of the demos, Alan pulls out a Clarinet he hasn’t played in 15 years, listen to king of the swingers!

Ryan – drums

Ryan is a young competent drummer from Manchester. He has been freelance the last couple of years playing the UK, mainly in the northwest with various covers bands. Ryan is familiar with many styles, he favours jazz, funk and folk.