PURE PETTY / TOM PETTY TRIBUTE / BLUE ARROW FARM / Pine Island, NY

NEW JERSEY'S ULTIMATE SINGLE'S MEET-UP GROUP, WHERE THE FUN NEVER STOPS!

Join MINGLE AROUND SINGLE'S in the barn at BLUE ARROW FARM for a live TOM PETTY tribute performance (with Stevie Nicks) by this incredibly talented TOM PETTY tribute band, PURE PETTY as they perform your favorite TOM PETTY tunes.

At the forefront of legendary Rock and Roll bands, you are sure to find TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS!. Their songs are woven into the fabric of the American identity.

While we lost Tom in 2017, his spirit, energy and sheer love of Rock & Roll live on in the performances of PURE PETTY, which delivers the premier TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS experience. It’s one that can make even die-hard fans feel like they are at an actual TOM PETTY concert.

PURE PETTY was formed in 2019 by life-long, accomplished musicians hailing from the Philadelphia area. JIM Y MANNIX (TOM PETTY) performed for years in numerous bands and would consistently be reminded of his uncanny vocal and physical resemblance to PETTY. Eventually this sparked a discussion in one of his more recent bands about starting a TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS tribute band.

Being a highly regarded musician, Jimmy was able to pull talent from other bands, surrounding himself with only the top musicians in the area, including his brother Joe on drums and Kathy Mattson whose vocals take PURE PETTY to a level well above the rest. Her performances of STEVIE NICKS / TOM PETTY duets on songs like “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around” and “Insider” are spot on and mesmerizing!
Once everyone was in place, the first rehearsal was magic and they knew they had something special!

PURE PETTY's mission has been to recreate the music of TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS with precision, intense attention to detail and unswerving respect for a revered musical legacy. Everyone's parts are intensely studied, down to the inflections in the way each word of every lyric is sung. Close your eyes and you won't know the difference. Open them and you still might be fooled!

PURE PETTY pays tribute to one of the greatest American singer-songwriters of all time by delivering an astounding and memorable salute to the musical legacy of TOM PETTY via a second-to-none, high-energy performance that leaves wildly enthusiastic, multi-generational crowds craving more!

That’s why the band has earned a reputation as one of the most popular tribute acts in the Philadelphia/tri-state area, and why it’s rapidly gaining recognition in other regions.

### Jimmy Mannix

#### (Tom Petty)

Playing the role of Tom Petty in the tribute band Pure Petty. He plays guitar and sings lead vocals. Jimmy is a founding member of Pure Petty. He is also a founding member of Skippy's Toy, a working cover band that has been together for 9 years, and Big Bang, a local band that survived over 20 years. He was also in Cheap Sunglasses, Outloud, Mark Evans Duo, and various other bands. Jimmy's incredible guitar playing and stunning vocals make him one of the best and most respected performers in the area.

### Kathy Mattson

#### (Stevie Nicks)

Playing the role of Stevie Nicks, lead/back up vocals and percussion/keyboards. Kathy has been involved in various bands throughout her life, and is currently in a cover band, Skippy’s Toy, as well as a duo with Jimmy that performs all over the Philadelphia area. She was classically trained in high school on piano and studied opera as well.

### Frank Sonsini

#### (Mike Campbell)

Playing the role of Mike Campbell, on lead guitar. Frank started playing gigs at age 16, and has a firm knowledge of recording and engineering. Several of Frank’s original compositions have been featured on several feature movies, TNT Network, Bravo, E! Entertainment and Robusto Records. Frank has been in many bands including The Blues Hawks, Nasty Canasta, Seven Deep, Uncle Salty and Straight Shooter (a Bad Company Tribute band).

### Mike "Doc" Meltzer

#### (Benmont Tench)

Playing the role of Benmont Tench, keyboards and back up vocals. Mike is a real-life doctor who practices family medicine as a “side gig.” Doc has been playing keyboards and singing for over 40 years. Mike is an original member of Midlife Crisis and played with the band Doghouse. Doc is an extremely talented keyboard player, and he’s also fun to watch. This pintsized powerhouse brings joy and energy to every gig.

### Joey Mannix

#### (Stan Lynch)

Playing the role of Stan Lynch/Steve Ferrone on drums and back up vocals. Joey was an original member of Big Bang, a cover band that lasted over 20 years. He was also in Outloud, Kost, MCO and Wicked Garden, a tribute to Stone Temple Pilots. Joey is a seasoned drummer who spends his free time at the shore with his grandchildren.

### Chuck Darrow

#### (Ron Blair)

Playing the role of Ron Blair. Chuck has spent most of his life playing bass. He has performed in numerous Philly-area groups including Nasty Habits, a long-running cover band that opened for Little Feat, Peter Noone & Herman’s Hermits, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes and Roseanne Barr. He was also in Fifty/50, a popular original band of the late1980’s, and is currently the bassist and co-composer for the original band, Nytrous.

​BLUE ARROW FARM is an outdoor entertainment facility located in scenic Orange County, NY. BLUE ARROW FARM will exceed all your entertainment wishes! Enjoy the artistic beauty of BLUE ARROW FARM and mosey through the sunflower mazes and butterfly sanctuary as you marvel at the life-sized dinosaurs and ride the Blue Arrow Express train around a half-mile track! The ambiance of the farm and the numerous varieties of trees and flowers enliven your senses. While you're there, don’t forget to take pictures of the farm's herd of rescued horses, all being pampered and watched over by the magnificent staff of horse experts. Come enjoy their awesome hospitality!

BLUE ARROW FARM is the brainchild of Don Oriolo, a lifelong animal activist. When the overgrown, falling down farm came up for sale, Don made a commitment to buy it and bring it back to its one-time glory of the winter headquarters for the Meadowlands racehorses — the difference being that Don’s mission was to create a loving, safe environment for the horses (and every other animal for that matter) that need rescuing from ofttimes deplorable conditions. Don took this on using his own personal resources. Horses, alpaca, cows, sheep, goats, mules, chickens, ducks, and pigs who were tossed away, being sent to slaughter, were all rescued and given sanctuary by Don and his amazing staff. Don also spearheaded the biggest cat rescue of over 200 cats recorded in the history of the northeast, contracting a chronic airborne illness in the process. Blue Arrow Farm is a nonprofit 501(c)(3).

The owner of Blue Arrow Farm, Don Oriolo is well known across the entertainment spectrum, having been a fixture in the art, music, television and film industries for decades. He took over the Felix the Cat franchise when his father Joe Oriolo, co-creator of the modern day Felix cartoon character, passed away in 1985, and has become beloved as the “Felix the Cat guy” for his work in continuing the legacy.
He is also widely admired for his charitable and philanthropic endeavors — the latest of which being Blue Arrow's commitment to providing a sanctuary for animals in need.

Sadly, animals don’t know about economics, shortages, or lack of business. They need to eat, range, and be sheltered. This is what Don and his staff continue to do at BLUE ARROW FARM! Everything you can imagine, from hay, to grain, medicine, vets, electric, and so on has inflated out of control. They are planning on having a benefit once a month at Blue Arrow with all proceeds going to the welfare of the horses, cows, alpaca, goats, sheep, ducks, chickens, pigs, etc. Of course there will be entertainment and refreshments, and the personal touch of the Blue Arrow staff that everyone has come to love will still be front and center. We hope you will support this wonderful cause.
Information will be listed on the BLUE ARROW FARM website and social media. Thank you so much for your participation!

Arrive at 6pm to find parking and seating.
Felix and the Cats: 7pm–8pm
Feast of Friends: 8pm–10pm

Doors open at 6pm

Food and Drinks Available.

To watch & listen to the band, click here:
PURE PETTY MUSIC VIDEO

To purchase tickets, click here:
PURE PETTY TICKETS AT BLUE ARROW FARM - MAY 30, 2025

Tickets: $25 at the door.
Save $5 with advanced purchase.
All proceeds go to the animal rescue on the farm.

DON'T BE SINGLE...COME OUT AND MINGLE!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!