The award-winning tribute band Petty Larceny brought the music of Tom Petty to St. Patrick’s Day weekend Saturday, March 16th, at Off the Rails in Worcester. The band celebrated “St. Petty’s Day,” which included special guest Dan Villani on electric fiddle and Worcester Mayor Joe Petty introducing the band. All photographs from the night were provided by Joanna Gleason.
They began the evening with Love is a Long Road. Villani added Irish flair to songs such as “Learning to Fly,” “Runnin’ Down a Dream,” and “American Girl.” The band also added the Dropkick Murphy’s classic “Shipping Up to Boston” to their setlist in honor of the event. Other notable fan favorite Petty songs showcased included Don’t Do Me Like That, Mary Jane’s Last Dance, and I Won’t Back Down. A large and energetic crowd sang along and danced, with one lucky member joining the band on cowbell during their encore. The song of choice to cap the night off was Jammin’ Me. With a full house, glo bracelets, and a raffle for a special green “song title throw” that has become a hallmark of the band, it was an evening to remember, and a great way to capture the St. Patrick’s Day spirit in a special Petty-flavored manner.
KEEPING UP WITH PETTY LARCENY
Petty Larceny will be staying busy this year, with plenty of shows already booked. Next up is the Sanctuary in Maynard, Massachusetts on March 23, 2024. After that, they will be hitting Wachusett Brewing in Westminster, Massachusetts on April 6, 2024. They have 28 more announced shows after that, with the last scheduled date set for November 16, 2024 at Samuel Slater’s in Webster, Massachusetts. To keep up with the latest news and updates, head to the links provided below!
PETTY LARCENY – WEBSITE – FACEBOOK – YOUTUBE
OFF THE RAILS – WEBSITE – FACEBOOK – INSTAGRAM
JOANNA GLEASON – INSTAGRAM
DANCE YOUR FACE OFF – WEBSITE – INSTAGRAM – FACEBOOK – X – YOUTUBE
