Karen Hart's first performance was at the Rosemont Horizon and she has been ROCKIN' ever since. Karen started her own band, the
Karen Hart Band , performing at large festivals such as; The Taste of Chicago, Schaumburg Septemberfest, Bolingbrook Jubilee, Northlake Days, Naperville Last Fling, Carol Stream Fest, Woodridge Jubilee, Frankfort Fall Fest,
Batavia Windmill City Fest, Bartlett 4th of July Fest, Plainfield Fest, Bloomingdale Septemberfest, Taste of Polonia, Cantigny, Taste of Lombard, Monee Fall Faire,
Lisle Eyes to the Skies, Winfield Good Old Days, West Chicago Railroad Days, Berwyn Centennial Festival, Long Grove Festivals, Somonauk Summerfest, and Worth Days to name a few.
One of Karen's favorite moments was opening the Taste of Chicago featured on LIVE TV by NBC, CBS, FOX, CLTV and WGN TV.
Along with the Karen Hart Band , Karen started Just Pretending, which pays tribute to The Pretenders.
Previously, Karen performed with Cheap Dates, GUI, ZSharp, Battlefield (a Pat Benatar tribute band),
portrayed Linda McCartney in Band on the Run (a Paul McCartney Tribute band)
and portrayed Nancy Wilson in Heartless and Heart to Heartbreaker. Karen has also protrayed Christine McVie in Fleetwood Mach.
Karen has shared the stage with national acts such as the Gin Blossims, the Smithereens, Dennis DeYoung, the Ides of March, Davy Jones and the New Colony Six.
Karen Hart's high-energy and powerful vocals leave no doubt she can ROCK like few others.
Her love of music is evident in her performance and watching the fun she has on stage, you can't help but join in on it.
Cindy is a powerhouse vocalist rooted in the spirit of classic rock. Known for her commanding delivery and uncanny ability to channel the emotion and attitude of rock’s most iconic frontwomen,
Cindy brings authenticity and fire to every performance. Her voice carries the clarity, and dynamic range that define the genre, making her a natural fit for tribute shows, rock revivals, and high-energy live productions.
Onstage, Cindy blends precision with passion, delivering faithful interpretations while adding her own signature edge. Her dedication to honoring the music, combined with her seasoned stage presence,
has made her a favorite among audiences who crave the raw, melodic force of classic rock performed live.
Every great groove needs a hart beat — and that’s John. With sticks flying and a grin that says “let’s rock,” he keeps Vinyl Vixens locked in and rolling. From tight fills to thunderous finales,
John brings the energy that gets crowds moving and keeps the band in perfect sync.
Based out of Chicago, Just Pretending performs an authentic tribute to The Pretenders. The band's focus is on capturing the true essence of The Pretenders playing all of the songs for the enjoyment of an all-age audience.
Just Pretending takes exceptional care and precision to duplicate the original studio recordings live on stage without backing tracks, just incredible musicianship paying tribute to the spirit and music of The Pretenders!
Just Pretending brings an incredible tribute show recreating The Pretenders legendary sound to the stage with a powerful rock concert performing all their hits.
Just Pretending is the perfect band for your festival, corporate event, club, private party, wedding, or any special occasion.
Based out of Chicago, Just Pretending also performs an authentic tribute to Pat Benatar. Check back for more information!
