American Girl: A Tribute to Tom Petty has found the magical chemistry that was forged in the swamps of Gainesville, Florida so many years ago. The core sextet of seasoned musicians hailing from Long Island NY have captured the inner essence and infectious hook laden melodies that Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers gifted us.

The centerpiece of this super group is veteran singer/guitar player Lou F Kennedy. With his sultry blond hair and seasoned voice, Lou sets the stage in motion as a ringer frontman for this powerhouse outfit. Brian Gabriel, the second in line for the coveted guitar position of Mike Campbell, finds a comfort zone and a bag of jangly riffs that carry these memorable radio songs to expectation. With Dante Fiorio on keyboards, the heart and soul of any true Rock n Roll outfit is the roll of the piano and the circus trills of a Hammond B3 organ. Dante captures the wizardry of Benmont Tench with eyes and ears open. Laying down the foundation and making audiences lean forward a bit tapping their toes is Phil Tuzzolo on drums, with Lynch and Ferrone veracity. His battery mate, Frank Cabanach, shakes the floor with tasty Ron Blair bass lines. Saving the best for last, the binding glue that solidifies this powerhouse lineup is none other than veteran John Faughey. Mastering the utility role of Scott Thursten, John supplies the crucial elements of backing vocals, keyboards, percussion, harmonica, acoustic & electric guitars.

Every piece of this band represents the player – The Heartbreakers were a band, always, first and foremost. If there ever was a true musical gem and an American Treasure, Tom Petty easily wins this award.