Dave Grohl has got some of the coolest friends in the world. How do I know? Because they're all in his new documentary. Down below is the trailer for a doc called Sound City which was directed by the Foo Fighters frontman and focuses on Sound City Studios in Los Angeles, CA. The studio was shut down in 2011 but not before some of the biggest names in rock recorded some legendary albums including Nirvana's Nevermind . Grohl said of the studio, "That place was like a church. [...]
Amazon Flashback: 2004. Ottawa singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards has made a bit of a name for herself with her debut album Failer the year before, and perhaps seeking to solidify the lucrative "people-who-buy-their-CDs-whil e-buying-coffee" demographic, contributes a song to the Starbucks/Hear Music-assembled Sweetheart: Love Songs compilation. This places her alongside artists like Aimee Mann and Josh Ritter in recording love songs covers, just in time for Valentine's Day. Edwards chooses to reinterpret a Tom Petty song from his 1989 solo album, Full [...]
Dawn Landes is one of my favorite people, hands down. If she wants to cover Tom Petty, then I'm all ears. Thanks to the folks at Live & Breathing for their wonderful work.
Lightbox Sessions has debuted a new performance and interview with Chicago power poppers Company of Thieves . Singer Genevieve Schatz and guitarist Marc Walloch performed a stunning acoustic version of Tom Petty's "Won't Back Down" before sitting down for an interview. Among the topics discussed, Schatz revealed that she still gets nervous before each Company of Thieves show. The 15-minute session also includes performances of "Syrup" and "After Thought" from the group's recent album Running from a Gamble . Tickets are currently on sale for Company of Thieves hometown show at the Metro on Friday, March [...]
Chicago collective Company of Thieves recently cut this stripped-down cover of Tom Petty's "Won't Back Down". The band adds a sweet authentic touch to the classic features a starlit vocal from lead singer Genevieve Schatz, helping give anyone a reason to stand their ground . You can also take a look at a live performance of the song below with some additional tunes and interview coverage courtesy of the good peeps at Lightbox Sessions . Company of Thieves - Won't Back Down (Tom Petty Cover) [...]
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The Wooden Sky have certainly found the holiday spirit. First they hosted their second annual, sold-out "Holiday Reveue" benefit show with Nils Edenloff of The Rural Alberta Advantage. Now they're back with a cover of Tom Petty's "Christmas All Over Again" for The Line Of Best Fit's Ho Ho Ho Canada III compilation.
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers (Photo: Mary Ellen Matthews) Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers have announced dates for their 2012 North American and European tour. The North American leg of the tour includes their debut performance New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival as well as an April 29, 2012 show in Atlanta. Tour Dates April 19 - 1st Bank Center, Broomfield, CO April 21 - Verizon Arena, Little Rock, AR April 24 - Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, NM April 26 - INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita, KS [...]
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Alas, the wait is over and the 2012 Jazz Fest lineup is here. Thrilled to see the return of My Morning Jacket (played Jazz Fest and Voodoo in 2010) and Al Green (Jazz Fest '08), as well as the incomparable Herbie Hancock, the Foo Fighters, a special performance by Levon Helm Band with special guest [...]
MUSIC NEWS - Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers have announced a series of North American concerts in 2012 prior to embarking on their first tour of Europe in 20 years. The North American tour includes the band's first ever show at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival where they will headline the first weekend of the annual event on Saturday, April 28. Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers will also perform in the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia for the first time. The band will play in St. John's, NL on June [...]
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers will tour Europe next year for the first time in 20 years. The tour includes a headline slot at the Isle of Wight Festival on June 22nd of next year and also The O2, Dublin on June 7th. Tickets for The O2 are priced from €65.45 (including booking fee) and they will go on sale this Tuesday 20th December at 9.00am from Ticketmaster and usual outlets. MCD Presents TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS The O2, Dublin 7th June, 2012 [...]
Each spring music fans from across the globe descend upon The Crescent City for the annual New Orleans Jazz Fest . The festival attracts a diverse and impressive roster of acts each year and the 2012 will be no different. Set to take place between April 27 and May 6, this year's headliners include the Eagles, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Foo Fighters, John Mayer, The Neville Brothers, My Morning Jacket, Bon Iver, John Mayer and the Levon Helm Band with special guest Mavis Staples. HT faves Bruce Hornsby, Iron & Wine, Grace [...]
Maybe it's because it came out after the Greatest Hits collection, or maybe it is because it was on the soundtrack to a Jennifer Anniston movie; either way this is an under appreciated Petty tune that largely fell through the cracks.
Every April...us old dudes who still own record players crowd around record stores to pay a lot of money for limited edition colored vinyls with one extra track. But Christmas has come early this year. The wonderful folks at RSD have a new day for us...like a teaser trailer for spring's epic event. Black Friday features a much smaller amount of releases but some exclusive and exciting ones
Last night, the Foo Fighters headlined Madison Square Garden, and they trotted out a couple of serious rock O.G.s during the encore. First off, Hüsker Dü frontman Bob Mould joined them to help out on "Dear Rosemary," his recent collaboration with the band, and they followed that by covering Tom Petty's "Breakdown." (No Hüsker song, though, sadly.) And when that was done, the band played backup for Joan Jett, blasting through her deathless classic "Bad Reputation." Watch videos of those collabs below. Read More...
Hall of Fame rockers Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers returned to the stage after a year-long layoff last night at Cal State Northridge for the first of two pledge-drive benefit shows for the college's public radio station - KCSN. Performing in front of one of the smallest crowds (500 people) the legendary group has played before in years, Petty dug deep into his repertoire and struck gold. Video Playlist from Show inc. Jefferson Jericho Blues, Banter, I Won't Back Down, Green Onions, To Find A Friend, Angel Dream, Tom Rambling, [...]
Filed under: Exclusive , The Hit List YouTube.com There are plenty of scary music videos out there, but many of them are from artists you'd expect to go the horror route: Marilyn Manson , Nine Inch Nails , Tool , etc. But there are also many videos that are even more unsettling and off-putting, simply because it's unexpected. Whether it's possessed children starring in the clip of an '80s ballad, pop [...]
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Due to overwhelming demand, Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame members TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS are excited to announce they will be adding a second concert to the first Benefit Concert for Public Radio station 88.5 FM KCSN/Los Angeles. The Benefit Concert will be held Sunday, October 30th, at the 500 seat Plaza del Sol Performance Hall on the campus of California State University, Northridge. Tickets for this second show will be available by listening to KCSN on Saturday,...
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