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Paul McCartney, Mumford and Sons & Tom Petty Headline 12th Annual Bonnaroo Festival

Fri, May 17 2013 8:41pm - Source: Pop Dose

Described by Rolling Stone as 'the ultimate over-the-top summer festival,' hundreds of artists will once again descend upon Tennessee's Great Stage Park during the long weekend of 13-17 June following the release of Bonnaroo tickets for its 12th annual event.

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers board the bus for late spring run

Wed, May 15 2013 3:00pm - Source: Soundspike

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers are preparing for the Thursday kick-off (5/16) of their national tour that includes festival performances and theater shows.

'It's A Rich Man's Game And I Didn't Have Any Money'

Sun, April 14 2013 4:23pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

The Lumineers are the ones responsible for that song you can't get out of your head -- you know, the "ho!" "hey!" one.

Watch: Divine Fits Cover Tom Petty on “Jimmy Kimmel”

Thu, March 28 2013 3:25pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Last night Divine Fits stopped by Jimmy Kimmel.

[Praise + Malaise] The Men – New Moon

Fri, March 22 2013 2:20pm - Source: The Decibel Tolls

It took a few decades, but the punk rockers figured out that classic rock radio offers a goldmine of decent ideas ready to get damaged.

Top 10 Weird Hidden Album Tracks

Wed, March 13 2013 2:27pm - Source: Pop Dose

While most bands are happy to have recorded any songs that people want to listen to, some relish in going out of their way to hide songs.

Dave Grohl: Sound City: Real to Reel OST

Wed, March 13 2013 5:26am - Source: Pitchfork Media

On "Saturday Night Live", manning Tom Petty 's drum kit for a couple of mellow, weed-scented folk-rock jams from Petty's Wild Flowers release.

Top 10 Tom Petty songs

Mon, March 04 2013 5:59pm - Source: Heartache with Hard Work

This is a pretty diverse list, with some of his big hits, and a few that are pretty minor parts of the catalogue.

Tom Petty + the Heartbreakers Touring This Summer

Fri, March 01 2013 9:02pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers will play shows throughout North America this summer, including headline appearances at major festivals, arenas and amphitheaters, plus multi-show residencies at the intimate Beacon Theatre in New York City and The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles.

Weekend Rock Question: What Is Tom Petty's Greatest Album?

Fri, March 01 2013 8:23pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Tom Petty announced plans for a summer theater tour this week.

Tom Petty + Kings of Leon Set to Headline Hangout Music Festival

Thu, February 21 2013 12:41am - Source: ArtistDirect

The 2013 edition of the Hangout Music Festival has announced two of the three headliners.

Firefly Music Festival Lineup Announced: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty + More

Wed, February 20 2013 10:41pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Firefly Music Festival is returning to The Woodlands at Dover International Speedway in Delaware for the second year June 21-23.

Weird Al currently live announcing the Bonnaroo lineup

Tue, February 19 2013 6:14pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

They should have this at Libation in LES. ...

Watch: Johnny Depp, Ke$ha and Patrick Carney of The Black Keys Rock Out “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” at Petty Fest

Wed, December 05 2012 6:17pm - Source: Cover Me

This year Petty Fest made the leap to a bi-coastal event.

Kate Earl Talks "Stronger"

Tue, November 20 2012 3:33pm - Source: ArtistDirect

On Stronger , Kate Earl manages to summon the spirits of Laurel Canyon's heyday, while remaining on the cutting edge of modern indie.

A Rocket To The Moon Talk "That Old Feeling" and More

Sat, November 17 2012 12:22am - Source: ArtistDirect

A Rocket to the Moon capture all kinds of emotions on their new EP, That Old Feeling.

Watch Johnny Depp, Patrick Carney, and Ke$ha cover Tom Petty together

Thu, November 15 2012 8:42pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

A bunch of musicians (and Johnny Depp) gathered in Los Angeles last night to celebrate Tom Petty.

Some Strokes, Black Keys, Johnny Depp, Ke$ha & More Pay Tribute To Tom Petty @ El Rey, Los Angeles 11/14/12

Thu, November 15 2012 8:38pm - Source: Stereogum

"This is a lot of Alpha energy to wrangle," Guster's Ryan Miller said in testament to Alex Levy and the Cabin Down Below Band's work last night.

Los Angeles Petty Fest Features Members of Strokes, Black Keys, Sarah Silverman @ The El Rey This Week

Mon, November 12 2012 3:54pm - Source: Stereogum

This week, Los Angeles celebrates venerable American songwriting champion Tom Petty via a pair of all-star tribute shows, on November 14th and 15th at the El Rey, and Stereogum's happy to join The Best Fest and Jameson as a co-presenter.

NYC Petty Fest Raises $15,000 For Charity; Petty Fest West Set To Help Hurricane Relief

Thu, November 08 2012 3:52am - Source: donewaiting.com

Other special guests at the Jameson sponsored event included Caleb Followill of Kings of Leon, Fabrizio Moretti and Albert Hammond, Jr. of the Strokes, Cyndi Lauper , SNL's Fred Armisen and John McEnroe.

Brent Hinds Talks West End Motel's "Only Time Can Tell", Mastodon, Art, and More

Mon, October 29 2012 1:34pm - Source: ArtistDirect

"I'm not good at sitting around," laughs Brent Hinds of West End Motel , Mastodon , and a myriad of other awesome musical projects.

Bob Dylan, Tom Petty Rock First Farm Aid

Thu, October 25 2012 5:39pm - Source: Rolling Stone

It would have been very difficult for Bob Dylan to decline an invitation to perform at the inaugural Farm Aid concert in Champagne, Illinois on September 22nd, 1985.

The Villains' New Album Gains 'Velocity' From Seasoned Musicians

Wed, October 24 2012 7:03pm - Source: The Boot

"After Keni got his deal, he didn't want to go out on the road with a band made up of session guys he didn't know," Call continues.

Song Premiere: Rod Stewart, 'Silent Night'

Tue, October 23 2012 1:16pm - Source: Rolling Stone

It turns out that a single with "American" in its title--recorded on the Fourth of July during the nation's Bicentennial, no less--can actually sell better in Britain.

The L.A. Show Low Down (Or: "I Didn't Know That Your Love Was A Commodity, What About Appreciation, That Depends On Your Depth And Density...")

Mon, October 15 2012 2:59pm - Source: Radio Free Silver Lake

It's been too long since Bikos have played in town, so tonight get over to the Last in Class residency at The Satellite with the added thrill of Ferraby Lionhart and Shark Toys. Of all the strong residency bookings tonight, this looks to be the strongest.

Tom Petty: Tom Petty To Auction Off His Jaguar Convertible For Charity

Thu, October 11 2012 5:49pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Whenever rock stars put their personal items up for sale or auction, it generally is because they need money in some way, shape or form.

Rocker hits the red carpet with his daughter – and MTV VMA nominee – Adria

Fri, September 07 2012 3:24am - Source: Rolling Stone

From Silversun Pickups to Twisted Sister, artists have been lamenting the use of their music by Republicans in the 2012 presidential campaign.

AMERICAN AQUARIUM — BURN. FLICKER. DIE.

Mon, August 27 2012 8:07pm - Source: Nine Bullets

It's reasonable for a person who has listened to music, critically or just actively, for the better part of a person's life to have a conflicted relationship with "road songs."

‘Tom Petty kind of feel’: Former Genesis frontman Ray Wilson at work on new solo album

Sun, August 26 2012 10:05pm - Source: Something Else!

The forthcoming album's tentative title is reportedly Chasing Rainbows , according to GenesisNews.com. Wilson says he is also considering the inclusion of a duet with Ali Ferguson, who has been with Stiltskin since 2006.

Album Review: Nude Beach – II

Thu, August 16 2012 12:51pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

"If your parents or someone similarly clueless— like myself— asked what Nude Beach sounds like, where would you categorize yourselves?"

Nude Beach: II

Thu, August 09 2012 5:14am - Source: Pitchfork Media

Every year, there are dozen or so classicist rock bands that make records that are virtually identical to II , the latest by Brooklyn power-pop trio Nude Beach.

Don’t do me like that: Duped groom ends up getting Tom Petty for reception, anyway

Mon, August 06 2012 8:35pm - Source: Something Else!

Brian Valentine — perfect name, right — had a deeply romantic idea for his wedding reception: Book Tom Petty.

Isle of Wight Festival 2012 - The DiS Review

Wed, July 04 2012 6:08am - Source: Drowned In Sound

It seems we are being ordained with a traditional English Summer to celebrate the year of our Olympiad.

Isle of White Festival 2012 - The DiS Review

Tue, July 03 2012 9:07am - Source: Drowned In Sound

It seems we are being ordained with a traditional English Summer to celebrate the year of our Olympiad.

Desert Island Discs with Andy Elwell

Tue, June 26 2012 3:21pm - Source: Pop Dose

If you had to go away for awhile and you could only take five of your favorite albums with you, which ones would you choose?

MJTV: Eddie Vedder with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - The Waiting (Live)

Tue, June 26 2012 12:58pm - Source: Music Justice

MJTV: Eddie Vedder with Tom Petty & The Heartbreak...

Isle of Wight Festival, Seaclose Park, Newport

Mon, June 25 2012 11:13am - Source: The Independent - Music

Eddie Vedder sings The Beatles' "Rain" during Pearl Jam's majestic set.

Amanda Palmer, Village Underground, London Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Royal Albert Hall, London

Sat, June 23 2012 11:41pm - Source: The Independent - Music

The Bostonian singer – one half, with drummer Brian Viglione, of The Dresden Dolls – recently made headlines outside the music press by pursuing an alternate business model with enormous success.

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers play first ever UK festival set at Isle Of Wight

Sat, June 23 2012 10:57am - Source: NME

Revered US rocker Tom Petty and his band The Heartbreakers closed Friday night at Isle Of Wight Festival with a set full of classic hits at the close of a day that saw other acts paying tribute to him.

Isle of Wight Festival 2012

Sat, June 23 2012 2:32am - Source: Music-News.com

Most will be aware that adverse weather conditions, as well as transportation and organisational problems almost caused this year's Isle of Wight Festival to ground to a halt, however, through the mud, sweat and tears, music lovers from all over the globe (Canada, South Africa and New Zealand to name but a few) managed to remove fallen vehicles, abandon wayward tents and trudge their way through several inches of swamp like surfaces to make their way to the different stages to see their favourite acts.

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