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2025 SHOWS

Jan 17
Live at Hub City Vinyl
Hagerstown, MD
Jan 25
Private
Richmond, VA
Feb 20
The Collective Encore
Columbia, MD
May 22
The Collective Encore
Columbia, MD
Jun 22
Spring Meadow Farms
Upperco, MD
Jul 27
Carroll Co. Farm Museum
Westminster, MD
Aug 3
Soon to Be Announced
TBA
Aug 29
Fab Friday at Reston Metro Station
Reston, VA
Sep 21
Spring Meadow Farms
Upperco, MD

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A list of the places we’ve been over the last few years…

  • Dundalk Heritage Fair | Dundalk, MD
  • Hollywood Casino | Perryville, MD
  • Hub City Vinyl | Hagerstown, MD
  • Kooper’s North | Lutherville, MD
  • Ladew Gardens | Monkton, MD
  • Lurman Theater | Catonsville, MD
  • Rams Head On Stage | Annapolis, MD
  • Rockville Town Square | Rockville, MD
  • Sidelines | Glen Burnie, MD
  • Spring Meadow Farms | Upperco, MD
  • The Collective Encore | Columbia, MD
  • The Purple Moose Saloon | Ocean City, MD
  • The State Theater | Havre DeGrace, MD
  • Tolchester Marina | Chestertown, MD
  • United Airlines Rock-n-Roll Marathon | Wash D.C.
  • Fairfax Evenings on the Elipse | Fairfax, VA
  • Reston Metro Plaza | Reston, VA
  • South Riding Concert Series | South Riding, VA
  • Hollywood Casino | Charlestown, WV
  • Gratz Fair | Gratz, PA
  • West End Fair | Gilbert, PA

DBD IS

A Celebration of the Music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Through accomplished musicianship and with an enthusiastic delivery, Don’t Back Down energizes audiences up and down the east cost with a diverse mix of songs from Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ extensive 41-year, 13-album repertoire, including tracks from Tom Petty’s three solo albums, Mud Crutch and The Traveling Wilburys.

Don’t Back Down was formed in 2017 by a handful of seasoned Baltimore-based musicians who share a mutual love and respect for not only one of the most prolific songwriters of our time but also for the band that produced one of the greatest American rock catalogues. Don’t Back Down band members include: Mark O’Dell on guitar and lead vocals; Chris Huntington on lead guitar; Jeremy Robinson on bass and vocals; Tom Sabia on drums; and Evan Cooper on keyboards and vocals.

It is with great humility and respect that Don’t Back Down strives to present audiences with truly authentic versions of these great songs — keeping the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers alive in the hearts of life-long fans, new fans and budding rock musicians everywhere.

Whether the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers has been the sound track to your life, or you’re just looking for an exciting live rock experience, look no further than Maryland’s premier Tom Petty tribute band, Don’t Back Down.

Don’t Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band energizes audiences with songs from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ 13-albums, plus solo albums, Mud Crutch and Traveling Wilburys. Mark O’Dell Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper, Jeremy Robinson

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Don’t Back Down Releases Their First Original Single, Winding Roads

In tribute to the rich musical heritage of Laurel Canyon and in support of the Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians (AM/FM), Don’t Back Down proudly presents their debut original single, “Winding Roads.”

Written by Mark O’Dell and Don’t Back Down, “Winding Roads” draws inspiration from the melodic essence and ethos of the 1960s Laurel Canyon music scene, notably channeling the timeless spirit of Roger McGuinn and The Byrds. The song resonates with a profound message, exploring the journey of finding inner peace amid the tapestry of one’s past experiences and contemplating their profound impact on the unfolding chapters of the future. Join Don’t Back Down on a musical journey, where nostalgia and hope harmoniously intertwine.

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Booking

Too Much Ain’t Enough

For booking inquiries please contact:

Head-On Entertainment, Inc.

Baltimore, MD
410.903.8634 (office)
headonent@gmail.com

Please feel free to download the band’s one-sheet here »