Date: Sunday, November 29
Real Pretenders are four Chicago music scene veterans with a passion for the hard driving rhythms, catchy melodic hooks, soul-tortured lyrics, and back alley sex appeal that characterize the music of the Pretenders. They aren’t a costume act and they don’t play the original members of the band as characters. Instead, these established players with audiences of their own have come together to thread the musical needle between faithfully rendering the Pretender’s sound and joyfully harnessing these timeless and lustful pop rock gems as a means to expressing their own musical identity. Not only do they take on both the band’s classics and deep cuts, they also offer a new take on songs covered by the Pretenders as well as those that perhaps might have been. Real Pretenders aren’t simply a tribute to the music of the Pretenders, they are a tribute to their essential spirit.
November 29 is Molly’s birthday, so this event will have more of a party feel – we’ll provide food and cake, so no need to bring anything for pot luck. It’s still BYOB and no talking during live music. If you’ve seen Real Pretenders before, you know how good they are. The Pretenders have always been one of my favorite bands, and I have tons of respect for Chrissie Hynde. Watch Real Pretenders’ version of The Wait, and you’ll see how perfect Naomi Ashley is to front this band. Need more? My City Was Gone is another excellent performance. RSVP for Real Pretenders on Sunday, November 29.
Artist website: Real Pretenders
Details
Date: Sunday, November 29
Place: Lincolnwood, IL
Doors open at 6:00 pm for pot luck, music begins at 7:00 pm.
RSVP here.
*Suggested minimum donation is $25 per attendee. Send your donation via PayPal – select “Friends & Family” and please specify your payment is for Real Pretenders. Include your e-mail address, cell phone number, and attendees’ names. Venmo (@Molly-Lenz-8) and Zelle (312-479-0627) are other options. All money received for donations and merchandise goes to the musicians.