Tom Petty
September 10, 2006
Alltel Pavilion
Raleigh, N.C.

For 30 years, Tom Petty has made memorable rock music and his show at Raleigh's Alltel Pavilion on Sunday night covered just about all the bases.

Sure, he left out some hits, but his two-hour set covered 21 songs.

The night opened with a one-and-a-half hour set by the Black Crowes.

The Crowes hit the stage at 7 p.m. when many people were still outside stuck in long lines for Will Call and to purchase tickets.

By the time I made my way inside, I caught the last 30 minutes of their set. Enough time to see "Hard to Handle," "Remedy" and "Sometimes Salvation."

The Crowes were in spectacular form as they rambled through the songs. Singer Chris Robinson smiled as he sang and appeared to have a great time.

When Petty hit the stage just after 9 p.m., he looked truly appreciative of the crowd's loud welcome.

Dressed in a velvet suit, Petty kicked off the set with "Listen to Her Heart" followed by "Mary Jane's Last Dance."

He then addressed the crowd saying, "I've been looking forward to this for a long time. I've got a long song list."

Petty and the Heartbreakers didn't disappoint. The crowd offered long rounds of applause throughout the night, which made the 55-year-old singer smile and blow kisses back at the audience.

He treated the crowd to a few songs the band listened to when they were starting out, including Muddy Waters' "I'm a Man."

Petty even broke out the Traveling Wilbury's hit, "Handle with Care."

Before performing "It's Good to Be King," Petty told the crowd the band isn't always up for performing it, but "we are tonight."

He played a three tracks off of his latest album, "Highway Companion," including "Square One" which left Petty on stage alone with his acoustic guitar.

The 90 minute set led to a short break before a three-song encore that lasted for about 20 minutes.

After watching Petty's enjoyment at performing on stage, one can only hope this isn't a farewell tour, but a sign of better things to come.

Set list
Listen to Her Heart
Mary Jane's Last Dance
I Won't Back Down
Free Fallin'
Saving Grace
I'm a Man
Oh Well
Handle With Care
You Don't Know How it Feels
It's Good To Be King
Cabin Down Below
Too Much Monkey Business
Down South
Square One
Learning to Fly
Don't Come Around Here No More
Refugee
American Girl

Encore
Running Down a Dream
Mystic Eyes
You Wreck Me

Posted by jeffhahnedisabled at September 10, 2006 11:15 PM

Comments

This was a great show and the Crowes were amazing. This was my 1st time seeing Petty and i was blown away!

Jeff, drop me a line sometime! Been tryin' to get in touch with you :)!

Posted by: Don de Leaumont at September 13, 2006 9:30 AM