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Jul 28 2010
Madison Square Garden
New York City, NY US

“Well, hello New York!” Tom said as the lights dimmed at the outset of Wednesday night’s sold-out show at New York’s famed Madison Square Garden. “It’s great to be here with you once again, here in this great temple of rock!”

Kicking things off with “Listen to Her Heart,” Tom and The Heartbreakers blazed a two-hour trail through their hit-heavy catalog, including several songs off Mojo. The new blues of Mojo seems to really energize both artist and audience, especially last night after a scorching opening set from the legendary Buddy Guy.

As the last notes of “American Girl” echoed in The World’s Most Famous Arena, the Heartbreakers gathered at the lip of the stage and bowed. “Thank you,” Petty said before walking off for the time. “‘Til we meet again, New York.”

Two nights in Philadelphia are up next! Come out and see us and remember to check back for more photos, videos and recaps from the tour!


Comments (33)

- 5 August, 2010
It was out of this world!!
Arrived from the UK especially for this show and was not dissappointed!!! What a great show..we couldn't have had a better night...thanks Tom and the Heartbreakers for making our trip worthwhile Truly unforgettable...FANTASTIC.
graphicbrew - 3 August, 2010
I FOUND MYSELF!
I actually found myself in the crowd shot provided by the site. What an amazing show! Can't wait for Saratoga. Mix up the set list a little please!
- 31 July, 2010
WOW!!!!
tom and the band were just amazing!! Such energy such rock! They gave it all they had and more!! Hit after hit, new songs from Mojo all brilliant. Travelled from Europe for the show and worth every bit of effort but PLEASE come over here to perform too? Fans here would really appreciate the show to the limit? Fabulous nite in MSG but Europe needs you too please? Well worth the wait and the effort - full marks to Tom and the Heartbreakers for an amazing show.
- 31 July, 2010
Tom is da BOMB!!! :-)
This is the 3rd time that my sisters and mom and I saw the Heartbreakers at MSG, and it was the best concert yet. We were on the floor in the 8th row, and I swear, it was one of the best nights of my life. Buddy Guy totally rocked it, and you could really feel the passion through his music.
I've been listening to Tom Petty since I was a baby, and I still can't get over how awesome he and the HB's are. I'm a teenager, and I think that Buddy Guy and the Heartbreakers totally own the newer, younger music artists. We will definitely keep coming back to see Tom Petty live. Keep on rockin'!
- 31 July, 2010
TWO Great Shows
Well, the only thing I was disappointed with really was that Buddy Guy didn't get some of the video screen magic etc that can enhance a set. Other than that, I knew who Buddy Guy was coming in only really because I had seen him perform on HBO once for one song and I was blown away by him so I was excited to see that he was opening. But I wasn't sure if I was gonna like his songs plural form...Well, he blew me away even more. Had he had the video boards and all that nonsense his set would have been the equal of Petty's. After Buddy Guy, Tom Petty came out and I recognize at that Tom Petty is getting old (even though I had just watched a 74 year old man rock the house, I knew he was a special case), so I was wondering whether Petty was still going to be able to rock out the classics. But I was pretty confident he would be able to based on what I had heard from the new album MOJO. And he most certainly did. Very much enjoyed seeing him live. Just the same way I did when I was fortunate enough to see him six years ago. Well, the show six years ago was a little better but it didn't have much to do with Petty...I had a better look at the stage and I was outdoors on a grassy knoll. I enjoyed the atmosphere of it all a little more than being in MSG. But being in MSG ain't bad, neither especially for an indoor venue.
GoBucs - 30 July, 2010
Florida Boy in the Big Apple
What a treat! I've seen TPATHBs several times over the years but had never seen the band perform at MSG(The temple of Rock). Couldn't wait to see the show. Was the first person to sit down in section two. Felt like a kid waitng for Santa Claus! Buddy Guy was great. In addition to the "hits", it was great to hear and dance to Honey Bee. The Wildflowers Album really helped me get through some change....under my feet, babe, the grass is growin.....anyway, a real treat for the boy from little Anna Maria Island. Only bummer of the night was that Krispy(Crackey) Creme Donuts in Penn Station was closed. Great Band, Great Crowd, Great Show. I might just need to get down to FLA for the Tampa Show!!!!!
neil - 30 July, 2010
Great at MSG
Sitting center stage in the second row and seeing every facial movement of the band is something everyone needs to experience. Buddy Guy was great. You can see just how much he loves doing what he does. I wish I could have seen more than just an hour of his act. Tom, Mike and the band were very much on, as they usually are when I've seen them at MSG. Tom referred to it as "the temple of rock 'n' roll". Highlights included the buildup to the end of the regular set including "Don't Come Around Here No More" and "Refugee". The Mojo material was enjoyable but the consensus was we'd rather he do a couple of less new songs (he did 5 in a row) and I personally wished he did "You Wreck Me" and "Love is a Long Road". But alas we all have our favorites.
Alex - 29 July, 2010
SPECTACULAR SHOW !
The audience participation was amazing !!!! Thank You.
doozie - 29 July, 2010
Rocked
Ya'all must have rocked the statue of liberty
candyman - 29 July, 2010
Fantastic Show!!!
Just want to thank Tom and The Heartbreakers for that incredible performnace last night at MSG. It was a night I will not soon forget. I saw sooo happy when I won the tickets on the facebook contest and my seats were fantastic. Thanks again for an amazing night.
juliecanflyy - 29 July, 2010
Great Show!
Tom and the Heartbreakers put on a great show but I'm very disappointed at the number of people who walked out while he played songs from the new album. People in my section even booed the new album. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion but when you boo Tom Petty....really? Why were you even there then? That's just rude. But I had a great time at the show. Buddy played the blues which was great and he has a wonderful sense of humor. I loved the energy they had and I'm glad Mike's feeling better!
workinmom4 - 29 July, 2010
Tom & the Heartbreakers are SMOKIN!
What a great, great show last night!! I am still singing. Many thanks to the Tom, Mike, Benmont, Ron, Steve and Scott who seem to just get better with time, just like fine wine.Gearing up now for the Saratoga Springs show.
cofey - 29 July, 2010
Great show!!! But...
Can we all cut the nonsense here and just admit that Benmont is the best musician in the band? He didn't get a single solo all night!!! Tom, I had an absolute blast, and Buddy was just the perfect opener! But it's like you have such a tremendous talent standing 20 feet from you on stage and it was just ignored!! What gives?
outlawpetenj - 28 July, 2010
1st time in 31 years
1st and only other time I saw TP he was one of the opening acts for Bruce at the No Nukes concert in MSG. I remember he rocked the house with his early hits. I had seats over the stage door and Bruce hung out right below us watching Tom. He clearly got into the act. But what I saw tonight is a now seasoned legend/veteran who is playing better than I've ever seen. Great show Tom!
topangacowgirl - 28 July, 2010
First of 4 for Mojo Tour!!!!!!!!!!!!
We're off to NYC. Can't wait to hang out with my favorite guys--my husband,Tom, Mike, Benmont, Ron, Steve, and Scott. I LOVE TPATHB season. See you again in Phila and Phoenix. Thanks for the past 58 shows. You truly are the most passionate and talented band and have been my top stress reliever for over 30 years. Keep rockin' and making me smile!!!! I have my maracas..."OH WELL."
workinmom4 - 28 July, 2010
Birthday Gift to Myself!
Bought these tickets as my birthday gift. This will be our 6th show to see the band - the 7th will be next month at Saratoga Springs (anniversary present - it's the "2010 summer of the Heartbreakers" for us). We have never, ever been disappointed in any show. You leave singing and wanting more. I have never seen a band that really loves playing together like this band - you can feel it through the music. I enlisted four new converts for their first time show and assured them it will be AMAZING! Thanks guys for all of the years of GREAT music. Oh, and we are so diggin' Mojo. Great, great album.
sugarmags66 - 27 July, 2010
the waiting is the hardest part!!!
okay tom taking all my girls tomorrow to see you and checking out the previous sets i am soo excited!!! the st louis show sounded amazing!! play that for us new yorkers!! it will be my daughters first show and i cant wait to share the experience with them!! see you tomorrow!!
tltommy - 27 July, 2010
Watch Out, New York City
The weather has been hot. But it is going to be SCORCHING on Wednesday in New York City when the boys rock Madison Square Garden. And don't miss Buddy Guy, he's a legend and a big influence on Tom and the Heartbreakers. It's nice to see what got them going in their youth and helped shape what they became - our Rock 'n Roll heroes!
kenteby - 27 July, 2010
28 years
my best friend in high school and i hitched our wagon to the heartbreaker express in 1982 at stabler arena- lehigh university, PA. i was 15. he was 16- and could drive the hour to the show. it was the long after dark tour. stage was unadorned, band was insane. pure, unhinged rock and roll. that was 28 years ago. i haven't missed a tour. we're reuniting at the garden for the 2010 tour tomorrow, my best friend and i. who knew?! well, i think we had a pretty good idea...
mslizzie - 27 July, 2010
MSG Show 7/28 Woo Hoo!!!
Going with my best friend for her birthday. Going to Heartbreaker's show's since 1981. Would love to hear "Woman in Love". A real throw back and a great song. The live version on the new box set is totally awesome!! See you tomorrow!!
- 27 July, 2010
Finally!
Came to USA on friday from Sweden. Really looking forward to the concert. You rock Tom!
unafaery - 27 July, 2010
Can't Wait!
So psyched about the show tomorrow! My fiance and I bought floor tickets months ago. Tom Petty has meant a great deal to us and this show is exactly 1 month from our wedding. We're hoping the set list switches up a little, as we'd love to hear The Waiting, but we are just thrilled to be able to go!!!
frankpettyt - 26 July, 2010
NEVER BEEN SO CLOSE
I flew from Barcelona on Saturday, and I never thought I would be so close to live a live experience with TP & The Heartbreakers. If there's a surprise i'd love to hear on the setlist this would be JJ Cale's thirteen days. Anyway just to be there on wednesday will be one of the moments in my life.
graphicbrew - 26 July, 2010
Can't Wait!
My girl bought us great floor seats for my birthday. I saw Buddy guy in Montclair a couple months ago and this is going to be a killer combo of a show. I hope Buddy jams with Tom and the boys. If I were to make one request for a song that hasn't been on the tour yet it would be "Even The Losers" (her favorite).
- 26 July, 2010
Saving Grace
PLEASE PLAY SAVING GRACE. THANK YOU!
- 25 July, 2010
request
i know its kind of lame but its my friends birthday but i figure who knows worth a shot, couple years back we went and saw springsteen on my same friends birthday and bruce randomly sang happy birthday which was pretty cool, and itd be cooler if you did it, and if you sing happy birthday then i dont have to and i think everyone with ears will appreciate that. see you wednesday
m_bengtsson - 25 July, 2010
18½ years later
Traveling all the way from Sweden, me and my old man are in town to watch Tom and the boys. Last time I saw them was on March 6th 1992 in Gothenburg, Sweden. They opened with "King's Highway" if I remember correctly, so I'm with you [candyman] on that one. "Honey Bee", "You Wreck Me", "Driving Down To Gerogia", "About To Give Out" wouldn't hurt eather... This will be a great night! Rock & Roll on guys!
supetty - 25 July, 2010
Set List
Hey Tom, please keep You Wreck Me in the set list. Your Detroit set list was great and would love to hear it at the garden.
discosnortesur - 25 July, 2010
Again flying from Spain
Again flying from Spain to scream your songs ... LA, San Diego, (2006) Philadelphia (2008) and now NY. Tom, Avilés-San Agustin Florida, sister cities. "Good enough", the song of the year. Play it Tom, please. An embrace from Avilés, northern Spain. Béznar
carlus - 24 July, 2010
Europe wants TP&THs
Coming from Spain on monday for this show (the first for me, and I hope it won't be the last one) The waiting is the hardest part, believe me.... I'm really excited..... Dear Tom & Heartbreakers: what about touring Europe next year? Europe wants TP&TH
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