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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 music together. Their set centers on recognizable Pretenders songs delivered with an energetic live feel.
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.
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- 01Back on the Chain Gang
- 02Birds of Paradise
- 03Boots of Chinese Plastic
- 04Brass in Pocket
- 05Cuban Slide
- 06Day After Day
- 07Don’t Get Me Wrong
- 08I’ll Stand by You
- 09Kid
- 10Louie, Louie
- 11Message of Love
- 12Middle of the Road
- 13Money Talk
- 14My City Was Gone
- 15Mystery Achievement
- 16Night in My Veins
- 17Pack It Up
- 18Precious
- 19Show Me
- 20Stop Your Sobbing
- 21Talk of the Town
- 22Tattooed Love Boys
- 23The Adulteress
- 24The Wait
- 25Thumbelina
- 26Up the Neck
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Reach out to Just Pretending about your event. Our booking team will relay your inquiry to the band. Most qualified inquiries receive a response within 1 business day. Quotes are usually available within 1–2 business days, depending on act availability and event details..