Some early Christmas surprises today as both rock n' roll stalwarts Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Foster the people have announced 2012 tour dates. Tom Petty kicks his tour of in Broomfield while Foster the People hit Colorado in the summer...
UPDATE 12/30/2011 - On sale dates have been announced for several Tom Petty show dates, including the show in Broomfield, CO. Tickets go on sale to the public on Saturday, January 14th (earlier to Highway Companion members). You can get more details here.
The 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, CO will live up to part of its name as Tom Petty & The Heartbreaks will play their 1st show of the 2012 tour on April 19th. The Heartbreaks 2012 tour will also include the band's 1st ever show at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Notable Tour Dates:
- April 19th - Broomfield, CO
- April 28th - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
- June 7th - Dublin, Ireland
- More Tour Dates & Ticket Info
Foster the People will ride the tide of their breakout album Torches and "Pumped Up Kicks" with a tour of Japan, Austrailia, New Zealand, and Europe before the come stateside and play the best outdoor venue in country: Red Rocks Ampitheatre.
Notable Tour Dates:
- July 3rd - Red Rocks Ampitheatre
- January 17th - Tokyo, Japan
- April 27th - London, UK
- May 29th - New York, NY
- More Tour Dates & Ticket Info
Here's the new video for "Don't Stop" from Torches
http://vimeo.com/33426012