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Aug 12 2010
Nashville, TN US

Hot off their show in Atlanta, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers rolled into Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Thursday night, giving Music City a heavy dose of the good ol' rock 'n roll.

Rock legend goes that David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash discovered their unique vocal blend at a party at Cass Elliot's house in Laurel Canyon in July 1968 when Nash asked Stills and Crosby to sing a new song by Stills, "You Don't Have To Cry," with Nash improvising a second harmony. Forty-two years after that special day in the summer of '68, the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame trio still creates that magic on stage. Opening with an electric "Woodstock," CSN bounded straightaway into "Military Madness" before slowing it down a bit for Crosby's funky "Long Time Gone." Neil Young's "Long May You Run" began the group's medley of covers, which included an arena-sized sing-a-long of the Rolling Stones' "Ruby Tuesday." Perhaps the highlight of the night was Nash and Crosby's transcendent reading of "Guinevere," but the double-encore of "Love the One You're With" and "Teach Your Children" wasn't too shabby either.

"How about that Crosby, Stills and Nash?" Tom asked as the band took the stage, the capacity crowd howling their approval. "Kings Highway" returned to the set on Thursday night while the one-two punch of "Running Man's Bible" and "I Should Have Known It" continues to be a deadly Mojo combination. And the anthemic "Don't Come Around Here No More" absolutely rocked Bridgestone Arena, which no doubt pleased producer Dave Stewart standing sidestage, a black hat and dark sunglasses barely disguising his wide grin.

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Comments (19)

tmaejewski - 17 August, 2010
Nashville triple play.....
Went to Nashville show, which happened to be my third of the summer. What a good show. Tommy and the band rocked as usual. CSN was great too! Was just looking at the tour dates and we may come see you again in OHIO......and stop by Cedar Point on the way home! Sounds like an awsome end to a wonderful summer of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers MOJO 2010 tour! P.S. Would LOVE to hear honey bee..........:)
pcpettyhead - 16 August, 2010
Speaking of Dave Stewart
He was right next to me! As we were watching the show, my son says to me,"Who's that guy on the mushroom in the Don't Come Around Here No More video?" I said,"Dave Stewart?" I was wondering why he would ask me that. Then he said,"Isn't that him right there?" and points over to the VIP area right next to us. There he was. Dave Stewart in the flesh. He was writing something down in a notebook while a pro photographer was steadily taking pix of him. I took a few myself! After awhile, Dave drifted toward us for a better view. I stuck out my hand and said,(well, yelled is more like it) "DAVE STEWART!! WHAT'S UP, MAN?!!" He reached out and shook my hand and gave me a nod. I gave him a thumbs up and he gave me a thumbs up!!! I'll never forget that handshake for as long as I live. The grip strength, the size and texture of his hand, the softness of his jacket sleeve. I told my son that he was probably going to join them on stage for Don't Come Around Here No More so, when the band started playing it, both our heads snapped over to the right to see if Dave was heading for the stage. He wasn't moving though. I guess he was just visiting.
doozie - 14 August, 2010
Nashville on my mind
I am a Nashvillian...for the past 14 years....was me and my family's first non dvd live Tom and the Heartbreakers experience..... Tom....you are an excellent entertainer... Mike...me persoanally saw you play live a few times before in LA...but my family who never has...say you rocked them to the roof...and as always.....to me you just frickin' awesome!!!!! I was dissapointed cause the kids would have loved to shake Mike's hand and meet him.....but as always maybe a next time.....!! Thanks ya'all the show was amazing!
doozie - 13 August, 2010
Extraordinary........awesome
Me and family had our first non dvd "live"Tom Petty concert experience last night in the 14 years that we live in America......and wow....what is there to say...It was a sky-rocketing affair......Tom is a great artist.....a TRUE LEGEND.. Mike....I personally saw you played live quite a few times before in LA....BUT BOY.....my family said that what I always told them about you as an artist just got to be confessed last night....Michael you were sooooooooooooo amazing...... We were dissapointed not to be able to meet and greet.....since my mom and kids would have wanted to meet Mike so much too.....but maybe a next time...down the line... Thanks from the Bradley family in Nashville for an awesome show!
rgclasby - 13 August, 2010
Show Rocked!
Wow Awesome Show! Grew up in late 70's early 80's but never had chance to see Tom. 70's Rock is still alive and sounding as good as ever. Hit after hit. Be sure to give Mojo a listen before attending show. Tremendous Musicians. Thanks for the good times and great sound!
Dave60 - 13 August, 2010
Dave60
I totally enjoyed the concert, but unfortunately we had to leave early because of all the medications that my wife takes. I really wanted to stay until the end. We had to leave during Learning to Fly
juice - 12 August, 2010
Getting Ready To Rock
Can't get to the concert fast enough. Tom and the Heartbreakers are going give Nashville a show to remember. They are the best!
cruiser - 10 August, 2010
WW's of London
What a great summer!!! Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon - Now Nashville!! I feel so happy and lucky! Looking forward to another outstanding show!!
- 10 August, 2010
COMING FROM THE UK!
Eric & David are coming all the way from London, England for our 2nd Petty show of the Tour. We were in NYC a couple of weeks ago for the MSG show and we can't wait for the Nashville show in the Home of Rock n' Roll! Thousands of miles and it's so worth it.
tmaejewski - 5 August, 2010
3rd this year
Well this will be the third concert this summer. Been to Indiana, MI and now just booked flights to Tennessee! Love to see Tommy rock, but goin backstage and getting to "see" what goes on back there is amazing. Cant wiat for this one as it must be my 20th+ Petty show! NASHVILLE, HERE WE COME!!! Cant wait to see you Dana! ♥
juice - 4 August, 2010
Counting down the days
Hi Tom, I would like to request you play the song Candy. I think that song has a cool groove to it. I just can't wait to see you and the band. I never miss your shows so I am glad that you will be playing in Nashville. I had to wait close to 4yrs since the last time I saw you. I moved to TN and have been waiting ever since. The last time I saw you was at the Hollywood Bowl in 2006 with Stevie Nicks, what a show. Your number 1 fan. Nina
charris_8 - 21 July, 2010
Stories We Could Tell
I'm coming from Bonavista, Newfoundland Canada it's 3368 kms away from Nashville! It's a awesome song and would be the highlight of the trip to come that far and hear that song live !
Cruz - 19 July, 2010
I got my ticket!
It will be great hear you there. I'm very excited about it because I guess is going to be very dificult to hear you live here on my town (Puerto La Cruz - Venezuela). See you
ToothpickSisters - 30 June, 2010
George Drakoulias
Once upon a time I dated the legendary George Drakoulias. He promised me that you would play "Walls" in Nashville. Please... Toothpick Sister
earthtokim - 29 June, 2010
Honey Bee
I'll be there, 5th row! I can NOT wait! I'll be coming from Mississippi. PLEASE please please play Honey Bee for me!
pcpettyhead - 27 June, 2010
I won tickets!!!
Or I should say I earned the tickets! I won the contest to host a MOJO listening party and tickets along with the cd, blu-ray, and vinyl versions of MOJO were tompetty.com's way of saying thank you. YOU ARE WELCOME!! I'll be catching the show in Atlanta the night before!!
ruckus - 26 June, 2010
Heartbreakers Rock!
I'm coming down south from West Chester, Pa to see the show. I hope they can throw in a little of that Southren Accents! I love that song!
laymon_27 - 23 June, 2010
Can't Wait!!
Hey guys, can't wait to see you in concert! Hopefully my name will be drawn to meet you all! Its a dream of mine. :) You are the best!
bigjimfreeman1395 - 22 June, 2010
rock show
hey tim petty and hardrakers, i will be there to cheer you on. don't be nervous. wave to me in my sun records to shirt.
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