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Brass In Pocket - The Pretenders Experience

 

Bold Vocals. High Energy. No Pretending. 

 

Chain Gang brings the sound, attitude, and unmistakable energy of 

The Pretenders to the stage with Brass In Pocket – The Pretenders Experience. 

Based in Phoenix and available nationwide, the band delivers a polished, 

high-energy show for casinos, festivals, theaters, corporate events, and clubs.

ARTIST BIO

Laura Workman is a powerhouse vocalist who brings heart, grit, warmth, and unmistakable rock-and-roll attitude to every performance. Her goal is simple: don’t just sing the song—make the audience feel it.

“Her energy rocks—the total experience is not to be missed!”

She first discovered the power of emotional storytelling at five years old, watching Karen Carpenter perform and realizing how deeply a voice could move people. That early inspiration shaped Laura’s approach to singing and performing ever since.

 

As the frontwoman of Brass in Pocket – The Pretenders Experience, Laura channels the unmistakable spirit of Chrissie Hynde—the cool confidence, sharp phrasing, swagger, vulnerability, and rebellious edge that make her such an iconic frontwoman.

 

Laura doesn’t simply imitate Hynde; she captures the attitude and emotional honesty behind the music while bringing her own personality and energy to the stage.

 

The result is a performance that feels powerful, authentic, and alive.

 

“An energetic, dynamic powerhouse - and man does she deliver!”

SONG LIST INCLUDES FAVORITES SUCH AS:

Back on the Chain Gang

Brass In Pocket

Middle of the Road

Don't Get Me Wrong

I'll Stand By You

Show Me

Time the Avenger

My City Was Gone

Mystery Achievement

Precious

Talk of the Town 

Message of Love 

Kid

Day After Day

My Baby

Human

Thumbelina

The Wait

Thin Line Between Love and Hate

 

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For booking, please call 602-899-3453

 

 

TESTIMONIALS

I feel that this show belongs in Las Vegas as it's one of the best shows I've ever seen and the most genuine band I've heard live. It's worth going to see over and over again. So, don't sleep on it, go see them at their next show!
-Blair Bernal
 
Laura is an energetic, dynamic powerhouse with a voice made to sing Chrissy Hynde - and man does she deliver! The Chain Gang band is a perfect backup, matching her high energy! Make a point to see them -You won't be disappointed.
-Beth Vezzosi
 
Laura Workman has an uncanny ability to perform Chrissie Hynde, in particular. I appreciate how spot on she is. Perfect voice pitch, power, pace, gestures, and costuming. Her energy just rocks, and the audience interaction is not to be missed. The total experience is not to be missed!
-Annette Rubin