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The Retrofits
Pop / Rock / Indie

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PORTLAND, Oregon
United States

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Member Since11/25/2004
Band Websitewww.TheRetrofits.com
Band MembersiLike The Retrofits (Portland, OR)

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Jake Oken-Berg
Vocals, piano, sentiment, intensity
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George McCleary

Vocals, guitar, optimism, debauchery
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Dusty Brooks

Bass, vocals, cheerfulness, jauntiness, geniality
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Jason Barlow

Violin, guitar, nimbleness, tasteful demeanor
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InfluencesThe Fray, Ben Folds, Goo Goo Dolls, Bruce Hornsby, Coldplay, John Mayer, Maroon 5, Oasis, Augustana, Keane, Barenaked Ladies, Dave Matthews, The Beatles, Jason Mraz

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Contributors to the Debut Album "Away From Here" (2007)

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Brud Giles
Drums (All Tracks), Additional Engineering (All Tracks)
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Darin Wirth
Bass (All Tracks), Backing Vocals (All Tracks)
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Stephanie Schneiderman
Backing Vocals on The Women Glow (Track 4) & When There's Nothing (Track 7)
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Brian Davis of Pink Martini
Congas on Something Less (Track 6) & Lightning (Track 12)
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Jean-Pierre Garau
Organ (Tracks 2,3,6-12)
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Dave Friedlander (Prince, George Clinton, Pink Martini)
Recording Engineer (All Tracks), Mix Engineer (Tracks 1-3,5-7,9,11,12)
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Nick Moon (Gino Vannelli, Liv Warfield)
Mix Engineer (Tracks 4,8,10,11)
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Bernie Grundman (Michael Jackson, Alanis Morissette, Jamie Cullum)
Mastering Engineer (All Tracks)
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Record LabelHalf Mile Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About The Retrofits

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Booking: booking @ theretrofits dot com

Other Inquiries: info @ theretrofits dot com

College & University Booking (Gabe Johnson - In The Pocket Artists):

info @ inthepocketartists dot com or 617-996-9060

Born out of Portland, Oregon's burgeoning indie scene, The Retrofits have emerged as one of the Northwest's most popular pop bands with their piano driven rock, catchy guitar hooks and tight harmonies.

The band was created in 2002 by high school friends and trackmates Jake Oken-Berg (lead vocals, piano) and George McCleary (lead vocals, guitar). Jake ran for Mayor of Portland at age 19, receiving 27% of the vote, and George was one of the nation’s top high school runners.

The Retrofits started off playing benefits for youth vote organizations, mental health treatment and environmental protection and opened for national acts Everclear and Pink Martini within their first year of performing. The band has added experienced musicians Jason Barlow (violin/guitar) and Dusty Brooks (bass, vocals) and sold out every show it's headlined in Portland for the last three years -- just one reason SPIN Magazine listed The Retrofits in its "The best time you’ll have all month" section.

The Retrofits are “simply, a band worth catching” (The Oregonian).

"The best time you'll have all month!"

"The band is now evolving, along with Denver's nationally charting The Fray, as one of the West's premier purveyors of expressive and engaging piano-pop."

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---- The 2008 EP ----

The Retrofits entered the studio in the fall of 2008 to record two new singles at producer Rob Stroup's 8 Ball Studio. "What I'm Missing" and "Hands In The Dark" feature noted jazz musician Rod Nightingale on drums and poignant lyrics from Jake and George.

The two songs are available only online and can be purchased for only $0.99 each:

Buy The Retrofits 2008 EP online at CD Baby.

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---- The Debut Album: Away From Here (2007) ----

The Retrofits debut album “Away From Here” (2007) features 12 original tracks recorded at Portland, Oregon’s legendary Kung Fu Bakery Studios. West Coast Performer Magazine says, “The Retrofits' debut album, Away From Here, will surely take this band wherever it wants to go.”

The album was engineered by Dave Friedlander (Prince, George Clinton, Pink Martini), mixed by Friedlander and Nick Moon (Gino Vannelli, Liv Warfield), and mastered by Bernie Grundman Mastering (Michael Jackson, Alanis Morissette, Jamie Cullum) in Hollywood, California.

The Oregonian says Away From Here has “all the tight hooks needed for a successful first recording” and the album includes special guests Stephanie Schneiderman (backing vocals), Brian Davis (congas) from Pink Martini, and Jean-Pierre Garau (organ).

“The entire album has enough surprises to keep it from being compartmentalized…The result is a sound that no one can touch – purely The Retrofits' own.” --West Coast Performer Magazine

Buy The Retrofits Debut Album at CD Baby.

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Tour Video 2008!! All the best of the road....

The Retrofits Live At The Doug Fir Lounge, Portland, OR


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The Retrofits's Friends Comments
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Strangeletter

Strangeletter



Oct 8 2009 9:17 PM

Thank you for all the support.......here's a little reminder of our show at the FEZ.....Oct 4th.....CDs should be available!!!......
AMAdea Records

AMAdea Records



Sep 23 2009 11:28 AM

Thank you for the Friendship.
All the best!
-AMAdea Records
Becca

Becca Gilly



Sep 23 2009 11:28 AM

Hey.
Haha thanks.
So when is your next concert?
CITY OF THIEVES

CITY OF THIEVES
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Sep 7 2009 5:49 AM

WHAT'S UP GUYS! GOOD TO SEE YOUR STILL ROCK'N IT!

HOPEFULLY WE CAN SOMETIME HOOK UP AND DO A SHOW AGAIN.

CHRIS & CROCKETT
finding fiction

finding fiction



Sep 7 2009 5:47 AM

we're coming sooon OR!! check out our cal & come out to a show ") xo
Good Causes in Portland ***Twitter: GoodinPDX

Good Causes in Portland



Aug 19 2009 5:50 AM

Thanks for adding Good Causes in Portland! Check out our video of upcoming events, animals for adoption and more!
Merrick Section

Merrick Section



Jul 28 2009 12:01 AM

Thanks for the add, guys! Great tunes, nice production. Ever make it to New England?
John

John



Jul 27 2009 8:28 PM

Thank you for being a friend!!!:) Keep on grooving!!:)
Benny S

Benny S



Jul 9 2009 1:50 AM

The Retrofits ... :o) Hope all is good with ya. Just check in to show some luv.Keep doing ya thang.. if it makes YOU happy... Do it fo sho.

One Luv,
R&B Singer/Songwriter,
Benny S.
Joe Calderone

Joe Calderone



Jun 28 2009 1:43 AM

Hi Guys - Good sound:) Thanks so much for your friendship – I really appreciate it - Hope that you enjoy my music –Here’s my website – www.joe-calderone.com - If you get a chance please sign my Guestbook while you’re there - Have a great weekend – Joe
Alex

Alex Darling



Jun 13 2009 2:54 AM

Miss you guys!
Shans

Shans



Jun 23 2009 2:33 AM

Hi Boys,

I just thought I'd let you know that I checked my calendar and it has been exactly 5 million years since I've seen you boys put on a show (and I'm pretty sure I only missed one due to work- not my fault!). I feel like that's a problem. Think about it and get back to me :p

Shannon
Zach Spencer(writing for the new EP)

Zach Spencer(writing for the new EP)



Jun 26 2009 5:23 AM

Thank you for your friendship! Feel free to check my new EP " When I Found You." It's available on I-Tunes. If you want the tracks but don't have the money, let me know and I will e-mail them to you!

-z-
BRANDON GABRIEL

BRANDON GABRIEL



May 27 2009 6:19 AM

Hey. Thanks again for the support. I'm truly greatful. Be sure to comment on my work once you have the time!
PEACE!
John

John



May 25 2009 9:03 PM

Thank you for being a friend!!!:) Keep on grooving!!:)
Vanessa Mollins

Vanessa Mollins



May 15 2009 12:46 AM

Just stopping by to say hello!
Benny S

Benny S



May 15 2009 1:29 PM

The Retrofits :o) Been a minute, but wanted to come thru and show some love.... Keep doing ya thang... and don't let ANY body EVER tell you,"You Can't!"The mind is incredible.If you believe,you CAN acheive. Don't give up on your destiny, it NEVER gave up on you.

One Love,
R&B Singer/Songwriter,
Benny S.
finding fiction

finding fiction



May 12 2009 1:32 AM

uhmm. double stack cheese pizza. (if that exists)
John

John



May 11 2009 11:27 PM

NEVER STOP DOING YOUR BEST.
Vanessa Mollins

Vanessa Mollins



May 11 2009 1:32 AM

Hi there! Everything fine?
Messi Jessi

Messi Jessi



May 6 2009 12:40 AM

yay for adding my favs! miss ya guys ♥
John

John



May 5 2009 8:36 AM

Keep up the good work...
Nice sound....
Patrick Odel

Patrick Odel



Apr 27 2009 3:59 PM

Hey i want to let you, and all my friends with whom i visit, that i always enjoy stopping by, even tho it's my bad i don't always get around to leaving a comment. But this time, i was thinkin bout how my mom taught me better. When u enter a room, u supposed to speak first to the people there, they not supposed to have to speak first lol. Even though, I know I am usually really busy recording my next album and everything, no excuses. So yea i wanted to say wassup, i like visiting your and others page when i wanna read, listen to music n stuff. U got a cool spot, and i hope your year is shaping up better than last year. Our life is supposed to get greater and greater right? Well let me know how everything is going with your goals for this year! ttyl
Vanessa Mollins

Vanessa Mollins



Apr 26 2009 12:20 AM

Hey!...
Vanessa Mollins

Vanessa Mollins



Apr 23 2009 6:29 PM

Hi there!.
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