PretendAZ | Pretenders Tribute & 80s Rock Dance Band

PRETENDAZ  is Arizona’s premier Pretenders tribute, offering 3 electrifying live experiences: 

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.

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.

Totally '80s Dance Party
A nonstop, high-energy celebration of the decade's biggest dance, pop, rock, and new wave hits—with a few Pretenders favorites woven into the mix.

Authentic sound. Packed dance floors.

From "Brass in Pocket" and "Back on the Chain Gang" to crowd favorites by Billy Idol, Joan Jett, Blondie, INXS, Dire Straits, and more, PRETENDAZ delivers a polished, 100% live performance that keeps audiences singing, dancing, and wanting more.

Iconic hits by

• Pretenders
• Joan Jett
• Billy Idol
• Poison
• INXS
• Blondie
• Rolling Stones
• Dire Straits 
• Tom Petty
• 4 Non Blonds
• The Clash
• Modern English
• & 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
• 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