Just Pretending

Bio

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.

Press gallery

Photos for posters, decks, and promotion

Representative setlist

Songs this act can bring to 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

Downloads

Press assets and production docs

Booking

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