Celebrate the music of
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.

SHOWS
Have Love WILL Travel
2021 SHOWS
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.
MEDIA
The Best of Everything
In the Studio
Featured Video Tributes
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
Old King’s Road
New Merch
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 »