Not Petty setlists change from show to show. Jen’s favorite Petty song to play right now is “What Are You Doing in My Life”. She balances Jeff’s occasionally over-the-top energy with a steady and focused presence that keeps them rooted, like wildflowers. Jenny, of Lenny & Molly fame, holds down the fort and keeps the duo centered. Jeff’s favorite Petty song to play right now is “Shadow of a Doubt (Complex Kid)”. He sings with passion and plays with intensity.
A folk singer by trade, his heart is in grunge, punk, and rock n’ roll. They’re damn right! Not Petty is…Ĭalifornia Jeff is a well-worn performer with hundreds of shows under his belt. Some might say that stripping down songs like “Refugee” or “You Wreck Me” for two acoustics is Not Petty. Not Petty explores the rock solid foundation of each song and brings it front and center. The duo delivers some of Petty’s most raucous and rockin’ songs in a way that pleases and surprises even the biggest Tom Petty fans.
Not Petty finds a way to get to the point. Without the Heartbreakers driving the beat and adding sonic layers to the songs there’s a little space to fill. Other songs, however, require a bit more nurturing and love to come into bloom acoustically. It doesn’t take much to work up a good rendition of “Learning to Fly” or “Walls” for two acoustics, two voices, and a harmonica. These songs fit right into the Not Petty approach. He wrote many of his songs on an acoustic guitar. Tom Petty left a legacy of iconic music that is worth exploring from every angle. Not Petty’s “Wildflowers” approach allows the songs to go somewhere they feel free. By presenting the music this way, Not Petty creates an intimate experience that is often lost with a full, rockin’ band. Not Petty’s goal in arranging Petty’s songs for two acoustic guitars is to shine a light on the sly brilliance and deceptive simplicity at the heart of every Tom Petty song.
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