Tom Petty Club Confirms Future Tour

[Mudcrutch]

Via their Highway Companions Club mailing:

FANS WHO RENEW THEIR MEMBERSHIPS BY DECEMBER 1 WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN A GRAND PRIZE:

*Two (2) front row seats to three (3) different shows of your choice on the next Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers tour.

Club site: http://www.highwaycompanions.com

Full email:

RENEW YOUR HIGHWAY COMPANION CLUB MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERS GET ACCESS TO CONCERT TICKET PRESALES
RENEW AND ENTER TO WIN FRONT ROW CONCERT TICKETS


It's time to renew your Highway Companion Club membership. Here are the membership benefits:

*Access to premium Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tickets in advance of the public onsale.
When you renew your membership, it is valid through the next major Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers tour of 20 dates or more.

*Future Highway Companion Club exclusive offers not available to the public such as: Giveaways of merchandise, concert tickets, movie screenings, TV taping tickets, and other special events.

*Exclusive online access to streams of Tom Petty's Buried Treasure Radio Shows.

*Personalized TomPetty.com email address.

If you renew you will also receive:
*A $10 coupon to the Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers store (valid for one (1) year).

*A 10% discount for all Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers store items for the length of your membership. (valid for the length of your membership).

*An exclusive ring tone of the theme to Tom Petty's Buried Treasure Radio Show.

FANS WHO RENEW THEIR MEMBERSHIPS BY DECEMBER 1 WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN A GRAND PRIZE:

*Two (2) front row seats to three (3) different shows of your choice on the next Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers tour.

The cost of membership is:
$30 through December 1
$40 after December 1

[KansasPettyFan]

I just got this! Wahooo!!!! Better get to renewing. :)

[Echosoftom]

Well finally that fanclub renewal pays off, yeah right! :icon_rolleyes:

[Mudcrutch]

Maybe I am overly-critical here, but why offer one grand-prize winner THREE sets of tickets? Why not offer THREE different winners ONE set of tickets to their choice of show. Spread the wealth people.

[Magnolia]

^ I always think of that when they have those Lotto jackpots, too, Mud.
Instead of one person winning 20 million, how about 20 people winning a
million?
Anyway......cool! I wonder when the next tour is going to be??

[Katie]

I got a little excited too when I read that! Hmmm...what do they have in store.

When you renew your membership, it is valid through the next major Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers tour of 20 dates or more.

So....what if they do a intimate 19 date gig? ;)

[Echosoftom]

^^ Barb, I'm always saying that very thing. Like Ryan said, spread the wealth people.

^ Hey Katie, it's good to see you. :)

[Katie]

^ right back atcha :D

[Marion]

Ok, now I have a reason to renew! haha! Well, at least they make it sound good.:cool:

[LizzieB]

Well, I'm wondering if those of us that renewed in the past couple of months are included. I'll find out, though!

I did find out that they turned off the renewal notice until after the movie was released because they didn't have the special offer stuff finalized. So I think those of us that renewed without any incentive should get TWO or MORE entries. lol.

[Pettylicious81]

Okay now I have a reason after all to join the club....THIS IS AWESOME NEWS :D

[Echosoftom]

I agree, LizzieB! :003:

[Marion]

You guys should get special kudos!

[KansasPettyFan]

So...since they specify 20 or more dates, can we assume they may do some smaller Vic-like tours as well??? Oh, wait...mustn't assume anything. lol

[The Wild One, Forever]

So I think those of us that renewed without any incentive should get TWO or MORE entries. lol.

I agree! lol :003:

[Refugee]

Okay, here comes the little black rain cloud. Remember that contest they had a few years back? Someone was to win front row tickets to any concert of their choice? They didn't tour that year and they never announced who won.

Hmmm.....

[Aimee Wilbury]

I wonder if they will come to Nova Scotia. Really, Halifax (capital city here) is only an hour away. Well, he might go to New Brunswick.

[conmae]

Devils Advocate here...this doesn't mean there will actually BE a tour...$30 right now is sort of a crap-shoot with the holidays coming.

[LizzieB]

I just LOVE that they are streaming Buried Treasures!! We finally got our radio station, with DJ Tom.

[Marion]

^ That's what I'm talking about! It's about time!

Linda, I remember that contest. :102:

[AmyLou]

Ok, so this is what I'm seeing...
When you renew your membership, it is valid through the next major Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers tour of 20 dates or more.

That means even if they decide not to tour for three more years we're still members until they do that 20 or more date tour.

So, sure, it's $30, but at least it will be good until we can use it - right?

also - (back me up on this one guys), when we entered the contest to win the poster, book and dvd, didn't sign away any rights to winning future contests - right? :)

erring on the side of caution and renewing right now!

POSSIBILITY OF A FUTURE TOUR = PRICELESS! :003:

[agirl]

Okay!! Now I have a reason to renew. :)

Hi, Katie!! :039:

[surfnburn]

Twenty shows or more? That could be awhile... I thought Tom said that he was only going to do limited tours. Does it include Mudcrutch?

I don't have XM; it might be worth it for the radio stream...

[Echosoftom]

You guys should get special kudos!
I wish, lol.

Lizzie, I actually emailed the webmaster and believe it or not I got a rapid response back. They said if you already had a membership, you're already entered into the contest. I'm thinking they didn't get alot of fanclub renewals. Hmmm, this is certainly a way to get them.

[Zombie Zookeeper]

I better charge my camera! :)

[Refugee]

^ LOL! ;)

[Relic]

I think I have this three show thing figured out -

The contest winner lives and travels with the roadies for three shows.

That way most of the travel is covered :)

(Light rigging and cable pulling experience a plus)

[WildflowerNJ]

Yay!!! I just got this email, too!! Something to look forward to!!

Good to see you here, too, Katie.....:006:

[Starfish]

I'm thrilled that there may be a tour in the future, but am not holding my breath regarding any of these promised prizes. Did anybody ever get those collectible tickets we were supposed to receive? I didn't!

[AmyLou]

I'm thrilled that there may be a tour in the future, but am not holding my breath regarding any of these promised prizes. Did anybody ever get those collectible tickets we were supposed to receive? I didn't!

I did, from the Chicago shows... they were sent about (maybe) six months back or so. Talk about a surprise!

PM webinfo guy over at the officials - that seemed to do it! They're worth having.

[nurktwin]

the way i read it, it does not confirm a tour. they get your $30 and you get 10% off at the store.

[Ladywiz]

Is this for new members or just renewals?

[AmyLou]

the way i read it, it does not confirm a tour. they get your $30 and you get 10% off at the store.

for sure, but then it is good up until the complete a 20+ run tour - right? so in the event they have any kind of tour then we should be in a good position to get tix.??? maybe???

as always - eternally optimistic! :)

[emmie]

I'm confused. Thought they weren't doing any big tours anymore? I don't know what to do. I'm never eligible for any of the contests seeing as I'm not a US resident, so no doubt I wouldn't be eligible either for the front row contests. Would he even come to Toronto again? Last year was a last minute thing and a shocker. It's funny, this outfit and the tom petty fan club takes my money readily enough even though I'm outside of the US but yet, I'm not eligible for so much!

[wild1forever]

This announcement makes me optimistic. Now, off to renew!

[emmie]

I just can't decide. Someone on the other bbs said well it's only $30.00, but still, $30.00 is $30.00 and a waste if I'm not eligible for anything. We don't even KNOW if they are going to tour.

[Mudcrutch]

Save your money. If there really IS a benefit relating to a tour you can just sign up when the time comes. If they locked people out for not signing up by Dec 1st then everyone will raise a shit storm.

[nurktwin]

i agree ryan, i'm waiting.

[AmyLou]

^ yeah sure,
you'll all come running to me for the extra seat when I win all those tickets! LOL! :)

-come to think of it, that would make a great Farm contest - what would you do to go to the shows with AmyLou? ;)

[nurktwin]

i'd travel all over the world to see a show with you. through wind, firestorms, floods and every thing. but right now, we are having a light rain and it will have to wait........lol.

[Echosoftom]

come to think of it, that would make a great Farm contest - what would you do to go to the shows with AmyLou? ;)
Been there, done that, it was a blast. ;)

[Mudcrutch]

through wind, firestorms, floods and every thing

sounds like you are describing CA.

[emmie]

Ha! I wonder how many people would all of a sudden be MY best friend if I won tickets ...hm.. :rolleyes:

[Mudcrutch]

you would probably take your Toronto gang.

[emmie]

I don't have a Toronto gang Ryan. HAHA. I don't have a "posse" at all lol. Most of the Torontonions I know can barely stand TPATH. Fact is they all think here that the band quit back in the '80's.

[Mudcrutch]

I was referring to your BBS gang. lol.

[emmie]

There's only me from Toronto I think Ryan. Oh and Tara but we don't hang out. I think that's it! I don't know of anyone else.

[Patty Petty]

I bet some guy will win the tickets, post his excitement a couple of times, and then disappear into the great wide open... yet again! :eek: :003:

[Zombie Zookeeper]

Maybe I am overly-critical here, but why offer one grand-prize winner THREE sets of tickets? Why not offer THREE different winners ONE set of tickets to their choice of show. Spread the wealth people.

I agree, although if I won, I'd love all three sets of tickets. That's nice for those of us that usually go to three or more concerts a year, but what about the fans that aren't insane? Or the ones that can't go to more shows for a number of reasons. I wonder if transportation is part of the prize.

[emmie]

HAHA Yeah, it will be another "phantom" poster lol.

HAHA and you must be dreaming in technicolour if you think transportation will be part of the prize. Hell, why stop there? Why not include accomodation at a 5 star hotel and spending money too:003:

[Mudcrutch]

ohh a shopping spree with Dana. I am there.

[Starfish]

Is this for new members or just renewals?

It appears to be for both new and renewal memberships - the invitation came out on myspace and is open to anyone.

[AmyLou]

Ha! I wonder how many people would all of a sudden be MY best friend if I won tickets ...hm.. :rolleyes:

don't sell yourself short Emmie - I've been to a show with you and it was a blast! :)

[LizzieB]

I'm thinking they didn't get alot of fanclub renewals.

When people said they were, I can't remember, entering a contest or whatever was going on around that time, without renewing the membership, I sent an email since I had renewed and I didn't think it was fair. He replied that they were asked to re-open the club to everyone temporarily for the contest.

Actually, I can't remember all the details and I deleted the email, but basically, the offers we just got weren't ready, so there was no big reason to renew, and they (the band? management?) wanted everyone to be able to enter the contest, so they just re-opened the club to everyone even though memberships had expired.

[honeybee43]

Has anyone found out when Petty is going out on the road again?????

[Mudcrutch]

no dates yet. i am sure someone will find out before management announces anything.

[Refugee]

no dates yet. i am sure someone will find out before management announces anything.

Ain't that the truth, lol.

[that60sgirlmelis]

This is amazing news :)! Do you know when they are scheduled to tour? I'm so excited.

[Refugee]

^ Nothing has been announced yet, officially. But...as soon as we hear or see something it will be posted.

Welcome to the Farm! :)

[Tara]

2008 will be a very good year if TPATH tours again...fingers are crossed...

[Relic]

The way it works is we will hear about the next tour when we see t-shirts on sale.

To learn the actual dates and locations of gigs we will strain our eyes and try to make out the writing printed on the shirts in the photo on the website... ;)

[Refugee]

^ LMAOO! My eyes have never been the same, lol.

[Marion]

LOL Relic! Good one!

[WildflowerNJ]

Hahaha, Relic!! :p

[KansasPettyFan]

LOL, Relic! Sad but oh so true.

[Danny Mac]

As long as the spell the Name of the Cities Correctly!
I'm glad I got the one with Gainesville spelled wrong. Collector Item!

[Flower]

Wonder if they need a tour bus driver, I have my CDL.
As of May I'll have some free time.

[agirl]

^ lol, lol Relic. Danny, I had forgotten that they had spelled the name of cities wrong. Figures! lol.

[worldview]

We know Refugee is the master at reading those tour t-shirt lists!

[martin03345]

Sounds good to hear them thinking of touring, hopefully it won't be all that expensive again and the HCC will actually get me good seats

[Century City]

i hope they'll tour outside USA too, but i'm not optimistic..:(

[wild1forever]

Sounds good to hear them thinking of touring, hopefully it won't be all that expensive again and the HCC will actually get me good seats
Welcome to the Farm, Martin!

Most of us did very, very well with HCC seats on the 2006 tour. :023:

[Pettyjunkie]

Okay, so I'm not sure if this is true or not. My mom works with a guy who is friends with a concert planner type person, and she said that Tom Petty may be coming to Salinas, CA to play a show with Sheryl Crow sometime next year.

[wild1forever]

^ Salinas? Do I dare to dream? :)

[normandi]

To learn the actual dates and locations of gigs we will strain our eyes and try to make out the writing printed on the shirts in the photo on the website...

Not to worry... I have it on good authority that right after the New Year the Highways Companion Club is about to issue a very special gift to all of the Highway Companions out there!

http://www.restorativeneurology.se/groups/magnifying-glass-2.jpg

:003:

[Refugee]

^ LOL!! :003:

[Relic]

LOL!

The 'official' TPATH 'Tour Date Magnifier'.

Unfortunately, it appears to be back-ordered at fanfire, but should become available shortly after the official tour announcement next year. :)

Until then, the consensus seems to be to continue the use of daily eye focusing exercises to prepare for reading that fine print :)

[worldview]

"Okay, so I'm not sure if this is true or not. My mom works with a guy who is friends with a concert planner type person, and she said that Tom Petty may be coming to Salinas, CA to play a show with Sheryl Crow sometime next year."

How funny, a friend who lives near Sheryl Crow just told me last night he swears he has been seeing Tom Petty (or a very close look alike) driving up to her house near Malibu in an old pickup truck. Maybe there is something that the two are planning on doing together. I do know Sheryl is recording right now at the same studio in Caspar, CA that TPTH recorded 'Surrender' and parts of The Last DJ. A recording studio called William's Place owned by Bill Batrell.

[Yuppie]

Interesting...

[MaryJane]

0_0

[emmie]

Say it aint so. Tom Petty driving a pick-up truck? BLECH!

[Patty Petty]

I thought Dana didn't allow Tom to drive anymore? LOL! :003:

[kelly]

^ same here ???

[nurktwin]

lol, too funny. dana won't let tom drive in LA and patty won't let me drive in joisey!!

[WildflowerNJ]

Lol, Nurk!