High-energy tribute night by Chain Gang with a Pretenders tribute and Chris Hiatt's Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute.
Chain Gang plays The Rhythm Room on Thursday, October 29, with Chris Hiatt joining the bill. It's a double bill that pairs a tribute to The Pretenders with a tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan, and the two acts split the night.
Chain Gang is a Phoenix-based tribute to The Pretenders, led by singer Laura Workman. The band's set runs through the songs that defined the group, including "Brass in Pocket," "Back on the Chain Gang," "Middle of the Road," "Don't Get Me Wrong," and "I'll Stand By You." Reviews of the show focus on Workman's voice and stage presence, with fans comparing her to Chrissie Hynde, and praise for her pitch, power, pace, gestures, and costuming. The band is described as having an authentic rock-and-roll attitude and a habit of interacting with the crowd.
Chris Hiatt's tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan takes the other half of the evening, bringing Vaughan's fiery Texas blues and legendary guitar sound to the stage. Between the two acts, the night covers two very different traditions: the new-wave rock of The Pretenders and the electric blues of Stevie Ray Vaughan. The whole show runs three hours, so there's plenty of room for both sets.
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Doors open at 7 PM, and the music runs from 7 to 10 PM. Tickets are $15 in presale and $20 at the door. The show is for ages 21 and over, and there's free parking at the venue, which is at 1019 East Indian School Road in Phoenix.
