Mudcrutch
Any fan of Tom Petty and his Heartbreakers has been hearing the name Mudcrutch for as long as there’s been a Tom Petty to talk about. His original band from Gainesville, Florida, who would saunter across the U.S. to L.A. in search of future glories, Mudcrutch is only now making its debut album appearance – 30 years after Petty and fellows got their first record deal. The self-titled record is all-new, and features Petty and Heartbreakers Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench, along with Tom Leadon (a Nashville guitarist and brother of the Eagles’ Bernie) and Randall Marsh playing and singing songs about their Southland/Southern home and/or roots: Your personal bliss may depend on whether “Lover of the Bayou” or “Topanga Cowgirl” takes you to a familiar state. The obvious needs to be said: These rare club shows present Petty, a master rock musician, in an incredibly intimate setting. Not to be missed. (Fri.-Sat., Mon.-Tues., at the Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-276-6168.)
For info, see Rock, Pop, Acoustic listings.
Published: 04/23/2008
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