The Retrophonics

We bring an eclectic mix of 1980s College Radio and Retro Alt Rock

Our Preferred Music Genre

Our music genre spans the college-radio and alternative rock music of the late 1970s and 1980s. We’ve stripped down a lot of the synth prevalent in that era of music and bring a 4-piece, guitar-first sound to the stage. Meet the band

Tony Perri, Guitars/Vocals

Gio Ciotti, Guitars/Vocals

Matthew Mayer, Guitars/Vocals

Jim  Kocieniewski, Drums/Percussion

The Artists We Cover

In the spirit of keeping this genre alive for future generations, we proudly play the music of:

  • The Alarm
  • The Ocean Blue
  • The Church
  • The Psychedelic Furs
  • Echo & The Bunnymen
  • R.E.M.
  • Elvis Costello
  • Roxy Music
  • The English Beat
  • Simple Minds
  • Lou Reed
  • U2
  • The Mighty Lemon Drops
  • Others in this vein

Why This ’80s Genre Matters

I (Tony) am the founder of The Retrophonics band. I own Rooftop Music Studio and Rehearsal Space and started looking for musicians to form this band in the spring of 2025. Growing up in Mobile, Alabama, in the 1970s, my exposure to good music, arts and meaningful culture was limited. During this time in America, the deep south was governed by old rich southern Dixiecrats who knew a lot about discrimination and little about good music. I was fortunate that my (single) mother grew up in a music-filled household and encouraged me when I bought my first guitar. I also had a good friend in the band where I attended high school, and he showed me a lot about music theory. More…

Get in Touch

Address

404A, Flower Street
San Fransisco, CA

Contact

+00 125 456 8754
diviflowers@gmail.com

Visit

M-F:  10am – 3pm
S-S: 9am – 2pm