Pretendo

Pretendo is a New York City-based indie rock trio formed in 2004 of ex-/present members of Enon, Skeleton Key, Creedle, The Rugburns, Mono Puff, Morricone youth, Little Jack Melody and The DaoSon For. Guitarist/vocalist Devon E. Levins and bassist/vocalist John Castro were childhood friends playing in the Las Vegas hardcore punk band Abeyance in the 1980's. E. Levins met drummer Stephen Calhoon in 1997 when their respective bands Creedle and Skeleton Key had played together. Pretendo recorded its debut eponymous album with Wharton Tiers in New York City at Fun City Studio, which was released on April 5, 2005 by Country Club Records. Pretendo's second album entitled "] [" (or "Two") was recorded in 2007 by Martin Bisi at B.C. Studio in Brooklyn, New York and includes artwork and lyrics contributed by contemporary pop artist Ron English. "] [" was released on March 4, 2008 by Country Club Records.

Stephen Calhoon has been a sideman for Yoko Ono, Daniel Johnston, Brave Combo, Shudder to Think and Vic Chesnutt.

Discography

tudio albums

*"Pretendo" (2005) Country Club Records
*"Pretendo ] [" (2008) Country Club Records

Compilations

*"Copper Press #25 CD (2005) 54-40 or Fight! Records

External links

* [http://www.pretendo.tv The Official Pretendo Website]

References

* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:ajftxqyaldde~T1 All Music Guide]
* [http://acedmagazine.com/content/view/925/44/ Aced Magazine interview]
* [http://www.punknews.org/review/7201 Punk News]
* [http://www.splendidmagazine.com/review.html?reviewid=11117499531398911 Splendid]
* [http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hzfixqwsldte AMG]