Tom Petty to tour this summer, hook up with Pearl Jam
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will be back on the road this summer to celebrate their 30th anniversary, and plan to perform with some special guests--including Pearl Jam --on various dates.
So far, Petty and Company have confirmed that the run will launch June 9, and that Pearl Jam will be on board for a June 26-27 stand in St. Paul, MN, and a July 2-3 stand in Denver. Details are included below.
Additional dates haven't been announced, but plans call for more shows with Pearl Jam , as well as other "very special friends and opening acts," according to an announcement the band issued Wednesday (4/5).
Petty's website plans to offer ticket presales and other "special opportunities," the announcement said.
In addition to mapping out tour plans, Petty has also confirmed that he'll release a new album titled "Highway Companion" in July. A specific release date has not been announced.
June 2006
26, 27 - St. Paul, MN - Excel Arena
July 2006
2, 3 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
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