The Pretenders Reviews

Nicholai from San Francisco, California

F'ING AMAZING! CHRISSIE...WOW....WHAT A VOICE, ROCKS ALWAYS!

Soooo beautiful! Killed it! my sis took me back in '81, been in love since '80. Great to see the man Chambers rockin' like a he did and does.....too fun....thank you!!

LD from The Mountain Winery - Saratoga, CA

CHRISSIE HYNDE AND THE PRETENDERS

Incredible performance at such a very small an intimate amphitheater! Despite some early and minor sound engineering issues with the lead guitar - the overall performance was spot on, very clean sound and the band put on a flawless performance. Chrissie Hynde's voice was pure, powerful and same as she sang in the late 70's. The band's overall performance could not have been any better!

from San Francisco, California

THE PRETENDERS SAN FRANCISCO MASONIC - 6.22.18

I've probably seen around 500 shows in my life, and this is in the top 10 - maybe the top 5. This was the first stop of the NA tour, and Chrissie Hynde danced out - a slouch with arms swaying and fingers snapping. They started and didn't stop, ripping through the old, the new, and the unexpected. I love the relationship between Hynde and Martin Chambers. He was going too long on a drum solo - leading into Middle Of The Road, and she turned around and yelled, "Are you alright?!" He stopped, pushed over the snare, and they shredded the song. I love this version of the band, and she was in incredible form. If you are lucky enough to have the chance to see this - take it.

Artemis from Boston, Massachusetts

10 STAR PERFORMANCE BY THE PRETENDERS

Incredible performance. Christie Hynde never sounded better, hard as nails persona with a velvet voice, only drawback were the immature adults that insisted on using their cellphones despite being told repeatedly not to.

from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

NEVER SAW THEM BETTER

My 4th X seeing the Pretenders (first 2X @The Tower in the 1980s, 3rd time @ElectricFactory about 7 or 8 years ago). I do not recall them putting on a better performance than on 3/31. I thought CH was extra into it and the band was magnificent. Nothing like Martin Chambers on drums. Also loved they did two encores. She was in great voice, sold out crowd really digging everything. Getting to The Tower and finding parking readily is indeed a challenge but the payoff of the show (including a fine opening act) made it more than worth it. Did not eat in neighborhood. Our seats (4th row Loge) and view were excellent. The acoustics for the music were very good but I could not hear CH's spoken words (or those of the lead Singer of the Opening act) at all. Overall this show made me want to get back to The Tower soon and to see these icons perform for the 5th X some day.

Wayne MacDonald from Boston, Massachusetts

THE PRETENDERS ROCK THE ORPHEUM.

Wine isn't the only thing hat gets better with age. There is no substitute for musicianship and heart. Chrissie Hynde has that times 100!. They looked cool confident and genuine up there. I will say more when I come down the cloud I'm still on. Thank you Pretenders, kick ass.

SDN from Boston, Massachusetts

INCREDIBLE CONCERT

The Pretenders concert in Boston last night was incredible. I knew it would be great, but it exceeded all expectation. Chrissy’s voice is still as rich and strong as ever. The lead guitarist really was fabulous! Orpheum is a great venue to see a show like this. Great acoustics and just the right size.

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