If you loved rock legend Tom Petty then you're going to love "The Wildflowers" a Tom Petty tribute band coming to the Murphy Arts District in El Dorado, Arkansas.

The "Wildflowers" are considered America's #1 Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Tribute Band and they are set to perform at the First Financial Music Hall on Friday, March 3, 2023.

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One of these fellow musicians just happened to be Tom Petty’s doppelganger, guitarist and lead vocalist Jonathan Guthrie. Guthrie was an avid fan and had always dreamed about being a Heartbreaker. As a seasoned musician and long-time fan of Tom Petty, there was only one thing for them to do, form a Tom Petty tribute band.

According to a press release, the new Tom Petty tribute band rehearsed with one mission to help recreate the music of Tom Petty with precision, attention to detail, and reverent respect.

"Parts were studied in detail, down to inflections in the very way each word of every lyric was sung."

Performing locally in the first year, it didn’t take long for the band to be noticed. Word spread quickly, which led to more shows outside the band’s home state, which led to more word of mouth and exposure. Soon the band was gaining interest from venues across the southeast, which led to more travel and more Tom Petty fans discovering them.

Tickets go on sale Friday, January 27, at 10 AM to the General Public and MAD Members get first dibs on Wednesday, January 25 at 10 AM at eldomad.com or by calling the box office at 870-444-3007. Tickets may also be purchased at the box office located at 101 East Locust Street, Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM.

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The Concert

Don't miss "The Wildflowers" America's #1 Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Tribute Band on Friday, March 3, 2023. Doors open at 7 PM and the concert starts at 8 PM.

Visit The Wildflowers website.

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