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In just a few months, fans of Pretenders will be able to find the rock band's long-awaited box set in stores. Yes, "Pirate Radio" ultimately comes to the surface this year, on March 14 to be exact. Released under Rhino Records, the package features a DVD of their performances from the year 1979 to 1995 along with four audio CDs containing not only selected tracks from their albums, but also rare songs and 15 previously unreleased tunes. The group itself will appear on an interview by March 17 at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas to then hold a show at Stubb's BBQ on the next day before heading for L.A to play a series of live gig on an eight-date West Coast swing that begins on March 21-22.