Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers tribute-Refugee
About This Event
Refugee is a country group that performs the repertoire of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, following the original band's arrangements and privileging ensemble playing over stage spectacle. At Hill Country Live the lineup centers on Refugee's faithful renditions, a measured tribute that emphasizes Petty-era songcraft and reflects the group's history of sharing bills with the Heartbreakers.
About the Artists
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers emerged in the late 1970s as a Gainesville, Florida band built around Petty’s songwriting and a steady touring unit that evolved through several key lineup changes. Their catalog spans decades and includes radio staples such as “American Girl,” “Refugee,” and “Mary Jane’s Last Dance.
Refugee
Refugee is a country group heard in New York City at Hill Country Live, where they perform sets built around the repertoire of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. Their live work follows the structure and feel of Petty’s band arrangements, reflecting a history of sharing bills with the Heartbreakers.