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Tribute toPretenders

Just Pretending

A Tribute to The Pretenders

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Just Pretending is a Southern California tribute to The Pretenders, formed by life-long friends with more than thirty-five years of playing experience. Their live set centers on well-known Pretenders songs and a faithful take on the band’s spirit, attitude, and musical detail.

JUST PRETENDING is a Southern California band paying tribute to The Pretenders. Formed by lifelong friends who have played music together for more than 35 years, the band performs iconic songs including “The Wait,” “Tattooed Love Boys,” “Precious,” “Don’t Get Me Wrong,” “Talk of the Town,” “Back on the Chain Gang,” “I’ll Stand By You,” and “My City Was Gone.” Their energetic performances aim to capture the spirit, attitude, and nuance of Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders’ music. Audiences have praised the band’s authenticity and attention to detail, with strong responses reported throughout Southern California.

Representative Setlist

Songs this act can bring to the stage

  1. 01Back on the Chain Gang
  2. 02Birds of Paradise
  3. 03Boots of Chinese Plastic
  4. 04Brass in Pocket
  5. 05Cuban Slide
  6. 06Day After Day
  7. 07Don’t Get Me Wrong
  8. 08I’ll Stand by You
  9. 09Kid
  10. 10Louie, Louie
  11. 11Message of Love
  12. 12Middle of the Road
  13. 13Money Talk
  14. 14My City Was Gone
  15. 15Mystery Achievement
  16. 16Night in My Veins
  17. 17Pack It Up
  18. 18Precious
  19. 19Show Me
  20. 20Stop Your Sobbing
  21. 21Talk of the Town
  22. 22Tattooed Love Boys
  23. 23The Adulteress
  24. 24The Wait
  25. 25Thumbelina
  26. 26Up the Neck

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