Synopsis: Those old guys in vests can still put on a good show. Tom, Tom, Randall, Mike, and Benmont took the stage shortly after 9, performing a set of old and new Mudcrutch tunes, a few bluegrass and rock classics, and two Bob Dylan covers. I am very anti-bloated-old-guy-reunion tour, and this show avoided those traps and remained true to the spirit of the Mudcrutch story: a few (albeit very talented and accomplished) buddies decided to hang out again and have some fun.

General vibe: Your dad got drunk at the best Fourth of July barbeque he has ever attended. I would estimate that 10% of the audience was under 30; most of the rest were in solid dad territory. Some were drunk dads, some were sober dads (lots of bottled water). Some were reminiscing hippie dads, who loved the inclusion of “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35” in the encore. Whoever was in the control booth was a responsible dad, as the volume was not painfully loud. This was the first show I have been to in over a year where I have not been compelled to put in earplugs.
»continue reading Mudcrutch at Troubadour, Tuesday April 29 2008

Tom Petty’s Mudcrutch sold out six nights at the Troubadour in record time a couple weeks back. Did you buy your tickets as advised? If so, are you now wondering what to expect? (Who isn’t? Will he play any Heartbreakers numbers? Will he play Free Fallin’? … and so forth.) Rest easy; the San Jose Mercury News has an early review up for your perusal:

By the time they launched into Dylan’s “Most Likely You Go Your Way (and I’ll Go Mine),” the band was firing on all cylinders, and a powerful version of the Byrds’ “Lover of the Bayou” played to the band’s strengths perfectly.

Youtube footage of that Byrds song can be found here. Sounds (and looks) like a good time. Couple more reviews you might check out: this one at the fan forum (note: this review contains notes about eating waffles for dinner) and a lukewarm writeup over at MediaNews.
Myself, I’ll be at the gig this Saturday up in Santa Barbara. If you make it up the coast, look for the guy in very dark sunglasses (note: not on stage).

» Review: ‘Good old hippie music’ from Tom Petty, Mudcrutch in Santa Cruz

Mudcrutchcrunchtime: Tom Petty & friends will play the intimate Troubadour four dates in late April, two of which clash with Coachella. No faxes, and there are strict guidelines as to how many tickets you can buy. Also note that these are WILLCALL only, making scalping very difficult if not impossible. Refreshingly, though, these aren’t $200. They’re $59. General onsale begins 1pm today.

HEADS UP AND REMINDER
Mudcrutch @ Troubadour Fri 4/25
[ Buy Friday Tix ]

Mudcrutch @ Troubadour Sat 4/26
[ Buy Saturday Tix ]

Mudcrutch @ Troubadour Mon 4/28
[ Buy Monday Tix ]

Mudcrutch @ Troubadour Tues 4/29
[ Buy Tuesday Tix ]

UPDATE, 1pm: Two more shows have just been added. On-sale begins 2pm today. Good Luck!
Mudcrutch @ Troubadour Thurs 5/1
[ Buy Thursday 5/1 tix ]

Mudcrutch @ Troubadour Fri 5/2
[ Buy Friday 5/2 Tix ]

MUDCRUTCHERY
» Mudcrutch (aka Tom Petty & Co) @ Troubadour: Your On-Sale Update
» Tom Petty Reuniting Mudcrutch for 2008 Cali Tour; Playing Troubadour in April
» Radiohead, Jack Johnson, Tom Petty To Headline Outside Lands Festival
» Tom Petty, Steve Winwood Head to Hollywood Bowl: Tix On Sale Today

Face it, we couldn’t let a full week go by without saying Mudcrutch a good half-dozen times. As previously reported, Tom Petty will bring Mudcrutch to the Troubadour in April for four nights:

04/25/08: Troubadour
04/26/08: Troubadour
04/28/08: Troubadour
04/29/08: Troubadour

On-sale date is April 4; no faxes for this show. Check back closer to that date for your easy-access ticket purchase link.

» Tom Petty Reuniting Mudcrutch for 2008 Cali Tour; Playing Troubadour in April
» Radiohead, Jack Johnson, Tom Petty To Headline Outside Lands Festival
» Tom Petty, Steve Winwood Head to Hollywood Bowl: Tix On Sale Today