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, 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

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in Brooklyn, New York and includes artwork and lyrics contributed by contemporary pop artist Ron English (artist), Ron English. '']['' was released on March 4, 2008, by Country Club Records. The band has commenced work on its third album, tentatively entitled "], , with new members Kenny Shaw replacing Stephen Calhoon on drums and Dan Kessler on keyboards. Stephen Calhoon has been a sideman for Yoko Ono, Daniel Johnston">Yoko Ono">, with new members Kenny Shaw replacing Stephen Calhoon on drums and Dan Kessler on keyboards. Stephen Calhoon has been a sideman for Yoko Ono, Daniel Johnston, Brave Combo, Shudder to Think and Vic Chesnutt. John Castro is the son of Atlantic Records recording artist, jazz musician Joe Castro (musician), Joe Castro.

Discography

Studio albums

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

Compilations

*''Copper Press No. 25 CD (2005) 54-40 or Fight! Records

External links

The Official Pretendo Website

References

*[ Allmusic]
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