A full concert celebrating the music and spirit of The Pretenders, performed with the sound, attitude, and edge that made the band legendary. Fronted by Marty Novak as Chrissie Hynde and backed by a powerhouse band, PRETENDAZ captures the sound, attitude, and edge of one of rock’s most distinctive bands.

A Live Celebration of The Pretenders

PretendAZ brings the music of The Pretenders to life with a polished, authentic tribute to one of rock’s most distinctive and enduring bands. Fronted by Marty Novak, PretendAZ captures the spirit, vocals, guitar-driven sound, and unmistakable personality associated with Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders.

The show features the songs audiences know and love, including “Brass in Pocket,” “Back on the Chain Gang,” “Don’t Get Me Wrong,” “Talk of the Town,” “Middle of the Road,” “Kid,” “Precious,” “I’ll Stand by You,” and more.

What sets PretendAZ apart is the experience behind the performance. This is a band of seasoned, professional musicians with extensive live-performance experience, who understand how to read a room and connect with an audience. Every member brings a high level of musicianship and professionalism to the stage, resulting in a tribute that sounds great, looks great, and feels genuine.

PretendAZ is also sensitive to the audience and the setting. We can deliver a polished, family-friendly performance that is ideal for community concerts, performing arts venues, corporate events, and all-ages audiences, while also bringing a little more rock-and-roll edge and energy when the venue and crowd call for it.

The result is a tribute that feels both authentic and approachable—giving longtime Pretenders fans the songs they came to hear while introducing new audiences to the remarkable catalog of one of rock’s most influential bands.

PretendAZ is The Pretenders brought to the stage with experienced musicianship, authenticity, and a genuine love for the music.