PretendAZ | Pretenders Tribute & 80s Rock Dance Band
PRETENDAZ is Arizona’s premier Pretenders tribute band, offering 3 electrifying live experiences:
PURE PRETENDERS
The Ultimate Pretenders Tribute
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.
PRETENDERS PLUS
The Best of The Pretenders & Totally '80s Hits
A crowd-pleasing concert featuring the best of The Pretenders alongside the biggest rock, pop, and new wave hits of the 1980s—keeping audiences singing, dancing, and engaged from start to finish.
PRETENDAZ ROCKS THE 80S
Totally '80s Dance Party
A high-energy celebration of the music that defined a generation, featuring an electrifying mix of dance favorites, rock anthems, and new wave classics from the 1980s. Audiences will dance to hits from legendary artists including Blondie, Billy Idol, Poison, The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, The Pretenders, 4 Non Blondes, Dire Straits, and more, creating an unforgettable soundtrack that keeps the crowd singing and dancing from start to finish.
Iconic hits by
- Pretenders
- Joan Jett
- Billy Idol
- Blondie
- Rolling Stones
- Dire Straits
- Tom Petty
- 4 Non Blondes
- & More
Why Book PretendAZ?
- Arizona’s premier Pretenders tribute + high-energy 80s dance hits
- Customizable show options
- Authentic sound. Packed dance floors.
- 100% live band — no backing tracks
- Veteran musicians who read the crowd and adapt in real time
- Perfect for indoor or outdoor venues, festivals, casinos, theaters, corporate events, and concert series
- A great fit for 80s theme parties, 80s 40th high school reunions and alumni events
- Professional, reliable, and easy to work with
- Professional FOH sound system and backline available
- Built-in appeal for Pretenders fans and general audiences
- Strong Tucson following with veteran local musicians