Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers: Mojo

by Doug Collette
August 9, 2010

Given the earthy currents of electric blues coursing through this Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers album, right from the start of the wailing harp on “Jefferson Jericho Blues," Mojo is an appropriate title indeed. It should be no surprise the group hearkens to the late, great Muddy Waters, because anyone who's heard them live understands that this band knows its roots. But it is mildly shocking, at least, to hear an album totally bereft of the craftsman-like pop ...

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: 2012 Tour Dates

Source: JamBase
December 15, 2011

NEW NORTH AMERICAN DATES AND FIRST EUROPEAN DATES IN 20 YEARS Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers are excited to announce 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 ...
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Mojo" (CD Review)

Source: Between the Grooves with Philip Booth
July 17, 2010

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, who remain one of my favorite American rock bands, are back with new material. My review of the CD was published recently in Las Vegas City Life--Click here to read or see the full text below.

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Mojo (Reprise)

That old appealing Heartbreakers sound is all there on Tom Petty's first official studio recording with his reliable bandmates in eight years. It's a durable blend of rootsy garage rock and Americana--Petty's ...
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Live Wires

Source: JamBase
November 25, 2009

By: Dennis Cook

As you dig into the story behind the jams, check out these sweet tracks from the Live Anthology now:

“Nightwatchman" from 6/30/81, The Forum, Los Angeles, CA “Here Comes My Girl" from 3/6/80, Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK “Mary Jane's Last Dance" from 9/21/06, Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville, FL

Tom Petty by Steve Wilson “I'm Tom Petty and behind me are The Heartbreakers. We're going to have a good time tonight. ...
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