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    PRETENDAZ

    PRETENDAZ

    PretendAZ

    Meet the Band

    From left: Tom O'Shea (bass & vocals), Adrian Rupp (drums), Marty Novak (lead vocals, guitar, harmonica & keyboards), Robert Feeney (lead guitar and vocals).

    Marty Novak as Chrissie Hynde
    Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Harmonica & Keyboards

    Marty is a gifted singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Tucson, Arizona. She brings a seasoned presence to the stage as a vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and keyboard player in one of the areas most popular variety bands, performing an eclectic mix of rock, pop, R&B, and country.

    Tom O'Shea
    Bass & Vocals

    Tom is a seasoned musician and audio engineer with a lifelong passion for music. A graduate of New York State University with a BA in Music Performance, Tom’s career has spanned decades and coasts, beginning as a full-time bassist for the New York-based band Out of the Blue.

    In the 1980s, Tom relocated to Arizona, where he joined the touring act Corte as their bassist. His musical journey continued in 1990 when he co-founded the Arizona-based band Sedona Crossing, taking on dual roles as both bassist and audio engineer.

    Robert Feeney
    Lead Guitar and Vocals

    Robert is one of the most in-demand lead guitarists in the Tucson music scene. Known for his versatility and flawless musicianship, he’s a go-to player who’s been called on to perform with some of the city’s most popular bands. A former member of No Sand Beach Band and Unwound. 

    A true guitar virtuoso, Robert combines technical brilliance with soulful expression, making every solo unforgettable. But his talents don’t stop at guitar—he’s also a gifted singer and songwriter. His wide-ranging abilities make him the perfect fit to channel both James Honeyman-Scott and James Walbourne, capturing the spirit of The Pretenders with authenticity and flair.

    Adrian Rupp
    Drums

    Adrian started playing classic rock back when it didn’t need any additional adjectives – back then it was just known as “ROCK.”

    Infused with the spirit of musical pioneers, his evolving style draws from a deep well of diverse influences. He absorbed the precision and commanding cadence of John Philip Sousa, the intricate, poetic solos of Neil Peart that transformed drumming into a storytelling art, and later, the relentless, earth-shattering energy of Lars Ulrich. Each of these legends left their indelible mark on him, turning every drum roll into a blend of technical wizardry and passionate expression.

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