Tom Petty Reuniting Mudcrutch for 2008 Cali Tour; Playing Troubadour in April

’mudcrutch’This Just In: Tom Petty will be touring with his original pre-Heartbreakers vessel Mudcrutch in a matter of weeks. He’d mentioned the reunion to various outlets during Superbowl interviews; now it’s official, they’re dropping a “debut” album (after disbanding back in the 70s) and coming out to California for a few dates. Album will drop April 29. (preorder)

MUDCRUTCH – CALIFORNIA TOUR – 2008

04/12/08: Malibu Performing Arts Center
04/14/08: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
04/16/08: The Fillmore, San Fran
04/17/08: The Fillmore, San Fran
04/19/08: Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara
04/20/08: Majestic Ventura Theatre* (SPECIAL 4/20 DATE)
04/22/08: Viejas Concerts In The Park, Alpine
04/25/08: Troubadour
04/26/08: Troubadour
04/28/08: Troubadour
04/29/08: Troubadour

(source: Pollstar)

As always, stay tuned for on-sale dates and links; select pre-sales begin TOMORROW – 3/21.

*(SPECIAL 4/20 DATE. AUDIENCE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN CENTURIES-OLD SMOKING PURIFICATION RITUAL WITH MUDCRUTCH BEFORE, DURING, AND IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CONCERT; PACIFIC BATHING RITUAL OPTIONAL)

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