Don’t Back Down

Celebrate the music of
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

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.

Through accomplished musicianship and enthusiastic delivery, Don’t Back Down energizes audiences 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 one of the most prolific songwriters of our time and for the band that produced one of the greatest American rock catalogues in history.

Don’t Back Down band members include: Mark O’Dell on guitar and lead vocals; Chris Huntington on lead guitar and vocals; John Nichols on bass and vocals; Tom Sabia on drums; and special guests, Mike Ward 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.

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

SHOWS

Have Love WILL Travel

2021 SHOWS

SUN AUG 22 – 1PM
Tolchester Marina / Shanty Bar
Chestertown, MD
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2020 SHOWS

UGG WHAT A YEAR….

Like many other acts, Don’t Back Down’s 2020 schedule was significantly impacted by COVID-19. We sincerely regret that we weren’t able to keep as many shows as we wanted to however, we appreciate and respect the decisions made by both the venues and our booking team. We are working hard to come back in 2021, and we wish EVERYONE who has been affected by these crazy times the best of luck.

In the meantime we’ve been keeping busy by tracking some great deep-cuts at DBD studios. Check out what we’ve been up to in the video.

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
SAT FEB 15 - 9PM
Hollywood Casino
Charles Town, WV
MORE INFO
THUR MAR 5 - 9PM
Private Charity
Annapolis, MD
CANCELED
SUN JUN 7 – 6PM
Ladew Gardens
Monkton, MD
CANCELED
FR JUL 3 – 8PM
Dundalk Heritage Fair
Dundalk, MD
CANCELED
THURS JUL 9 – 10PM
The Purple Moose Saloon
Ocean City, MD
CANCELED
FRI AUG 7 – 6PM
Rockville Town Square
Rockville, MD
CANCELED
THURS AUG 20 – 10PM
The Purple Moose Saloon
Ocean City, MD
CANCELED
SUN AUG 23 – 1PM
Tolchester Marina / Shanty Bar
Chestertown, MD
CANCELED
SAT SEPT 25 – 8PM
Private Charity
Alexandria, VA
CANCELED

MEDIA

The Best of Everything

In the Studio

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
You Wreck Me
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
I Won’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
Refugee
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
The Waiting
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
Listen To Her Heart
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
Into the Great Wide Open
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
Saving Grace
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
Running Down A Dream

Live Clips

Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, celebrates the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with a performance at Hollywood Casino Charles Town, WV H-Lounge
Hollywood Casino, WV • Feb. 2020
(You Don’t Know How It Feels / Breakdown / Handle w/Care / Even the Losers / Running Down a Dream)
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
Don’t Do Me Like That
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, celebrates the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with a performance at legendary Purple Moose Saloon Ocean City, MD. Mark O’Dell Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
I Need To Know / Here Comes My Girl Intro
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
Wild Flowers / Mary Jane’s Last Dance
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, celebrates the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with a performance at legendary Purple Moose Saloon Ocean City, MD. Mark O’Dell Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
Into the Great Wide Open
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
Breakdown
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, celebrates the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with a performance at legendary Purple Moose Saloon Ocean City, MD. Mark O’Dell Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
You Wreck Me
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
Little Honey Bee
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, celebrates the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with a performance at legendary Purple Moose Saloon Ocean City, MD. Mark O’Dell Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
Learning To Fly
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, celebrates the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with a performance at legendary Purple Moose Saloon Ocean City, MD. Mark O’Dell Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
You Got Lucky
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, celebrates the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with a performance at legendary Purple Moose Saloon Ocean City, MD. Mark O’Dell Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
Good To Be King
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, celebrates the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with a performance at legendary Purple Moose Saloon Ocean City, MD. Mark O’Dell Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
Running Down A Dream
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, celebrates the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with a performance at legendary Purple Moose Saloon Ocean City, MD. Mark O’Dell Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
American Girl

Featured Video Tributes

Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band presents a video tribute to Tom Petty’s Turning Point. Mark O’Dell Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
Turning Point tribute.
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band presents a video tribute to Free Fallin'. Mark O’Dell Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
Free Fallin’ for AM/FM Autumn Anthems
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band presents a video tribute to Tom Petty’s The Golden Rose. Mark O’Dell Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
The Golden Rose deep-cut tribute.
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, with Mark O'Dell and Lo Marie, presents a video tribute to Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks Insider.
Insider with Mark O’Dell, featuring Lo Marie
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band presents a video tribute to Tom Petty’s Walls (Circus). Mark O’Dell Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
Walls (Circus) tribute.
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band presents a video tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers The King's Highway. Mark O’Dell, Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
The King’s Highway tribute.
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band presents a video tribute to Tom Petty's Don't Fade On Me. Mark O’Dell, Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
Don’t Fade On Me (A tribute to a friend.)
Don't Back Down Tom Petty Tribute: The Waiting B-Roll Special Mark O’Dell Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
The Waiting Studio B-Roll Special!
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band presents a video tribute to Tom Petty’s Keeping Me Alive. Mark O’Dell Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
Keeping Me Alive quarantine fun!
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band presents a video tribute to Tom Petty’s Big Weekend. Mark O’Dell Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
Big Weekend quarantine fun.
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band presents a video tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' Christmas All Over Again. Mark O’Dell, Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
Christmas All Over Again

PRESS

So You Want To Be A Rock-n-Roll Star

”Authentic as it comes! Solid, sincere and super-talented, it's a tribute and then some.

Andrew G.Watershed Entertainment

Gallery

A Face In the Crowd

Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, celebrates the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with a performance at Hollywood Casino Charles Town, WV H-Lounge
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, celebrates the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with a performance at Hollywood Casino Charles Town, WV H-Lounge
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, celebrates the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with a performance at legendary Purple Moose Saloon Ocean City, MD. Mark O’Dell Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
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
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, celebrates the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with a performance at legendary Purple Moose Saloon Ocean City, MD. Mark O’Dell Chris Huntington, John Nichols, Tom Sabia, Mike Ward, Evan Cooper
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, celebrates the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with a performance at Hollywood Casino Charles Town, WV H-Lounge
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, celebrates the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with a performance at Hollywood Casino Charles Town, WV H-Lounge
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
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
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band has logo tee Shirts, Tank Tops, Stickers, buttons and swag merchandise.
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
Don't Back Down, Maryland's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, celebrates the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with a performance at Hollywood Casino Charles Town, WV H-Lounge
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
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
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
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
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
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
Don't Back Down Tom Petty Tribute Band: Celebrate the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Baltimore, MarylandDon’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

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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 »