The Damn Torpedoes

2 months ago

Wow! Y’all wreck us! The Damn Torpedoes are humbled and grateful for your support! Thank you for voting us Best Tribute Band in Austin, TX, and putting us in the ATBC Hall of Fame! Congrats to all the nominees and winners, with a special nod to Tim Veillon, Ron D’Argenio and Jen Hasseler for the recognition of their contributions to not only the Torpedoes buy numerous other bands that inhabit the tribute band scene here in Austin, TX! Onward!

2 months ago

Hey Houston neighbors! Once upon a time we used to get your way frequently & your newspaper took notice of this little ole’ Tom Petty tribute from Austin! Well, that was then but we’re beginning to make our way back & it sure does feel so good! And 16+ years in, we do “know how it feels” to play the music of Tom Petty & we can’t wait to do what we do best for y’all! We hope to see your face in the crowd tomorrow night in The Woodlands, Fri, 3/27, @doseydoethebigbarn!! And Sat night when we venture south to downtown Houston & the stage of @rockefellershouston! Wherever you are, we’re bringing the Petty party to you so don’t live like a refugee! Come rock to the very best of one of America’s top rock legends, Tom Petty! Get your tickets soon!

4 months ago

We don’t mind if you want to buy a few extra tickets for your family & friends to our next big show @regalroomsatx this Sat, 2/7 but get ‘em while they’re hot! Doors @ 7p and excellent Johnny Cash tribute, @coldheartcashatx, warms up the stage @ 7:30p!!

4 months ago

As a good friend once said, in case you missed this @austinchronicle cover article from last month, it’s a super great read about the tribute band scene here in the ATX! For all you long-time Damn Torpedoes followers, don’t judge an article by its cover (which, incidentally, is a super cool pic of a super cool band), the Torps are featured prominently within those pages, along with other amazing local tributes like the aforementioned super cool “cover” band, Mock Lobster, HeartByrne, DeadEye, Oof Fighters, and Brown Sabbath - so we encourage you to go back and check it out! And, if you’ve never been but you’re tribute band-curious... come check out our tribute double header on Sat, Feb 7, at Regal Rooms with Johnny Cash tribute, Cold Heart Cash, opening the show and yours truly rounding out the night with our rocking set of Tom Petty classics! Get your tickets today at regalrooms.com/events!

5 months ago

Nuff said…Don’t back down; come on out & enjoy a night of the music of Tom Petty AND Johnny Cash, brought to you by us, your friendly-neighborhood Tom Petty ambassadors, AND openers @coldheartcashatx! Don’t miss this very special night of “Petty Cash” at @regalroomsatx on Sat, Feb 7! Doors at 7pm! Get your tickets today at regalrooms.com!

5 months ago

On stands early this week, we pay tribute to Austin's homage paying acts. It’s not all packed crowds and admiring fans, assuming the role of a famous musician. Blond highlights are a hassle. As is styling and maintaining the elaborate wigs like those worn by the women of the B-52s and tracking down a Sequential Prophet-5 synth like the one Bernie Worrell played in Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense era. The dollar amount is a moot point – all musicians invest in their gear and their visual aesthetic. Not all musicians, however, are learning a recognizable guitar playing style or copying a beloved gravel-edged voice in order to convincingly transport audiences, or simply to fulfill their own reverent vision. The audience, at the best tribute performances, suspends their disbelief too: You can see it in the nostalgic glow on their faces and hear it in their uninhibited cheers. In the absence of time travel, tribute bands take up the mantle of presenting your favorite artists as they once were, as they appeared in that rewatched concert video or MTV interview. Read more in our tribute to tribute bands cover story – on stands now and at the link in our bio. 🔗 ✍: @carekdrew 📸: @davidbrendanhall / Design by Zeke Barbaro #austinmusic #austinmusicians #austinmusicscene #tributebands #austinchronicle

6 months ago

It’s Christmas all over again and we hope everyone is roasting their chestnuts, drinking their eggnog and strategically placing their mistletoe! Our next big Petty party is right around the corner on Dec. 27th @poodiesroadhouse so come on out and get festive with us in the finest fashion, rockin’ around that Christmas tree to all those Tom and the Heartbreaker’s classic hits ...or Santa will put you on the naughty list!

6 months ago

Back by popular demand! Saturday, Dec 13th at 8pm, The Damn Torpedoes celebrate the Holidays and 16 years paying tribute to Tom Petty @ the Saxon Pub performing songs from his deep musical catalog! Join The Torpedo Trio in an intimate “unplugged, storyteller” setting! Get your tickets today!

7 months ago

I can’t wait to see you all. Dog adoptions 2–6, Best Trick at 3, Costume Contest at 4, and music starts at 5:30. Come early and enjoy this beautiful day.

7 months ago

Don’t miss @thedamntorpedoes - a tribute to Tom Petty at the @armadillobazaar! 💫 🗓 Monday, December 15, 2025 ⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM 📍 Palmer Events Center – Austin, TX Join us as we celebrate 50 seasons of Armadillo — where Austin’s art, music, and counterculture all come home for the holidays. 🎸🎁 🎟 Grab your tickets now at ArmadilloBazaar.com and check out the full music lineup! Dec. 13–21, 2025 | @palmereventscenter #TheDamnTorpedoes #ArmadilloBazaar #ArmadilloChristmasBazaar #AustinEvents #AustinLiveMusic #ATXMusicScene #AustinFestivals #LiveMusicCapital #SupportLocalMusic #IArmadilloAustin #50seasonsofarmadillo