CosmicRocker

TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS LAUNCH MAJOR SUMMER TOUR ACROSS THE U.S. AND CANADA TICKETS GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 4 FOLLOWING THE GROUP¹S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SUPER BOWL XLII HALFTIME SHOW

TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS announce an upcoming summer tour that will take the band through the U.S. and Canada. The news comes as the Heartbreakers prepare for the biggest show in live entertainment, the SUPER BOWL XLII HALFTIME SHOW, broadcast live on FOX Sunday, February 3. All tour tickets, with a few exceptions (see below) will go on sale February 4th, the day after the Super Bowl festivities. Watched by nearly 140 million people in the U.S. and one billion in 230 countries and territories worldwide, the Halftime Show will give the world a preview of the legendary live act that will storm the U.S. and Canada in a few short months. For more information, people can go to tompetty.com or simply pick up tickets at ticketmaster.com .
The 2008 summer tour follows on the heels of a remarkable few years in which Tom and the Heartbreakers have gone from strength to strength. The band's sold-out thirtieth anniversary tour was the biggest of their career. The Peter Bogdanovich-directed documentary Runnin¹ Down A Dream, a commercial and critical success for the band, established the Heartbreaker's story as a striking embodiment of the American Dream. After the film premiered at the 2007 New York Film Festival, audiences worldwide saw the Heartbreakers' story of triumph both in theaters and at home. With the massive Super Bowl Halftime Show taking the momentum one notch higher, the summer tour promises to be a further affirmation that Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are indeed one of the best live bands in the business. As in past years, the Heartbreakers will travel with a very special, handpicked support act. Previous tours have featured special guests including Jackson Browne, Pearl Jam, the Strokes, the Allman Brothers, Stevie Nicks, and others. This summer tour continues the tradition of great musical packages, with legend Steve Winwood opening every show.


2008 TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS TOUR WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST STEVE WINWOOD

May 30- Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI
May 31- The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, MI
June 03- Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON
June 05- Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, PA
June 08- Nissan Pavilion, Bristow, VA
June 10- Post-Gazette Pavilion, Burgettstown, PA
June 11- New England Dodge Music Center, Hartford, CT
June 13- TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, MA
June 17- Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
June 18- Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
June 21- Darien Lakes Performing Arts Center, Darien Center, NY
June 22- Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
June 25- Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
July 02- United Center, Chicago, IL
July 03- Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville, IN
July 08- Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
July 09- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, Atlanta, GA ****
July 11- Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Charlotte, NC
July 12- Walnut Creek Amphitheatre, Raleigh, NC
July 15- BankAtlantic Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
July 16- St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FL
July 19- TBD, Denver, CO ****
July 20- Quest Center Omaha, Omaha, NE
July 22- Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO
July 23- Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
August 07- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Maryland Heights, MO
August 09- MTS Centre, Winnipeg, MB
August 11- Pengrowth Saddledome, Calgary, AB
August 12- Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB
August 15- The Gorge, George, WA
August 16- The Gorge, George, WA
August 20- Jobing.com Arena, Glendale, AZ ****
August 22- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA
August 23- TBD, San Francisco, CA ****
August 26- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Selma, TX
August 27- American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
August 29- Cynthia

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CosmicRocker

COOL! Time to renew my fan club.
Then you get first crack at tix.

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Teri B.

I don't see Alabama on there. The Foo Fighters (Teri Loves Dave Grohl) were here last weekend. They almost canceled because 5 or 6 snowflakes fell that day. I have to say, I'm not that into live concerts so much anymore. My 16 yo is now carrying that mantle.

CosmicRocker

Texas or Florida for you.
Petty is really good live - did you see the show on PBS? ( Gainesvile homecoming concert)
"Running Down a Dream" - the movie?

check out some DVD's if you don't wanna go to live shows

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tune in today. ponder tomorrow.

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Teri B.

It's TiVo'd, but I haven't had time to watch all of it yet. My 16 yo guitar FREAK loved it. You can't believe the size of the amp he just got. I need earthquake insurance.

gorillamom

And flood insurance when he breaks the water pipes! I see they are at the Gorge 2 nights! Right on!

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CosmicRocker

They are top notch musicians, and they play live as good as they do in the studio.
That's really why i like the group.
The girls like Tom's "thighs" or his hair . whatever.
I watch the instruments in concert.

Mike Campbell is the best lead guitarist I've seen in a long time.
vastly underrated.

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Thomas146

This summer is going to be hot, not the weather but the events which are going to be so hot. Tom Petty and the english singer Steve Winwood with the band Heartbreakers are going to tour in US and Canada and hundreds of the fans will attend the concerts. Thus, ticket prices without dout are going to be so hot. I do love Tom's music and I hope I could have time to watch him with the fabulous Steve. But, I'll try hard to find the best offered price by ticket brokers. There's a website that do this comparison for free. I think you mayneed this link:
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I wish I'll have time to watch the guys!!!

okpfloyd

Dallas for me....bonus that Steve Winwood is opening...Saw his Back in the Highlife tour in Memphis and TP at the Orpheum. Looking forward to this....while I am bragging...got Roger Waters for Dallas May 2nd...life is good...oh, AND seeing Art Garfunkel this Friday night with the OKC Orchestra......

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