Just Pretending is a Southern California tribute to The Pretenders, formed by life-long friends with more than thirty-five years of playing music together. Their set centers on recognizable Pretenders songs delivered with an energetic live feel.

Just Pretending is a Southern California-based tribute to The Pretenders, formed by life-long friends who have been playing music for more than thirty-five years.

The band performs The Pretenders’ well-known songs live, 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 focus is on bringing the spirit and attitude of Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders to the stage through an energetic live performance. The band’s long shared history shows in the way they play this music together, with close attention to the character and nuance of the original material.

For buyers looking for a clear tribute angle and a set built around recognizable Pretenders songs, Just Pretending offers a straightforward live tribute from Southern California.