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Pretendians Band

Pretendians Band is a Native American rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Formed in 2014, the band is known for infusing a contemporary indigenous lyrical viewpoint with rock music.

Two members of the group are members of the Oceti Ŝakowiŋ (7 Council Fires) of the Dakhota/Lakhota Nation and are enrolled at Standing Rock and Crow Creek.

History

Pretendians Band formed in 2013 at a practice space in Northeast Minneapolis and became an official band after their first show at Art-a-Whirl in Northeast Minneapolis in May of 2014.

In 2018 the group released their first studio album, Pretendians.

In 2023, Pretendians Band released their second studio album, Stories From the Fire.^[1]

Members

Thomas Draskovic^[2] - Rhythm Guitar and Vocals
Jill Bartyzal^[3] - Bass
Christine Bartyzal^[4] - Drums

Former Members include Al Sneve and Randy Vickers.

Discography

Stories From the Fire (2023)
Pretendians (2018)

References

^ "Stories From the Fire, by Pretendians Band". Pretendians Band. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
^ "Native Advisory Council". www.guthrietheater.org. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
^ "LOVERS ON THE BALCONY". First Avenue. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
^ Iverson, Jake (2022-08-12). "Indigenous performers come together to welcome all to Indian Country". Billings Gazette. Retrieved 2023-10-26.

External Links

Official Website

Pretendians Band on Bandcamp

Category:Native American musical groups Category:Musical groups from Minnesota Category:Musical groups from the Twin Cities

[1] "Stories From the Fire, by Pretendians Band". Pretendians Band. Retrieved 2023-10-26.

[2] "Native Advisory Council". www.guthrietheater.org. Retrieved 2023-10-26.

[3] "LOVERS ON THE BALCONY". First Avenue. Retrieved 2023-10-26.

[4] Iverson, Jake (2022-08-12). "Indigenous performers come together to welcome all to Indian Country". Billings Gazette. Retrieved 2023-10-26.

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