American Girl Heats Up the Night at
Another Sold-out Winter Carnival Concert

American Girl celebrated the music of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, bringing down the house at its sold-out concert in Cooperstown, with a high-energy show dedicated to one of rock & roll’s best. The February 7 show was the second in the Winter Carnival Concerts double-header presented by Cooperstown Concerts at The Otesaga Hotel.

From the opening, iconic notes of Jammin’ Me into the love anthem Listen to Her Heart, we knew we were in for a great night of heartland rock, hook-laden melodies, and stories full of grit, heart, and hope. 

Drawing from an impressive playlist, the six-piece band played Petty hits spanning decades, from beautiful ballads to songs that served as anthems across generations. The setlist included so many great songs – from I Won’t Back Down, to Refugee, Even the Losers, American Girl, Free Falling, Running Down a Dream, and one that seemed especially suited to our bitter February weather…Don’t Come Around Here No More!  

From the first song to the last, American Girl lived up to its reputation as a premiere Tom Petty tribute band. Capturing the unmistakable chemistry of the Heartbreakers, they delivered an authentic, high-energy performance that had us dancing and singing the night away – forgetting the cold outside for a few hours, and perhaps remembering back to a spring day, riding in the car with the windows down and music up, belting out every word to our favorite Petty tune.

Check out photos below.   

The Great Music Continues in 2026

We have more great music to share with two concerts still coming this season:

• Next up is an electrifying night of live music and dancing with jazz, funk, jam favorites LaMP (ft. Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger, Ray Paczkowski), Friday, March 6, 2026, 7:30 PM, The Otesaga Resort Hotel. LaMP is pure joy to experience live. It’s one of those rare bands where the musicianship is world-class, and the vibe is all fun. LaMP promises an unforgettable night. See here for more information. Buy tickets here.

• On April 16, we’ll present Cerus Quartet the award-winning chamber ensemble dedicated to showcasing the dynamic sound of the saxophone in classical and contemporary music (7:30 PM, Fenimore Art Museum theater). See here for more information. Buy tickets here.

Come join us for a show: catch up with friends, explore new bands, and enjoy a night out of great music! Buy tickets here. These performances are the last two of our 2025-2026 season.

Send Us Your Feedback

As we plan for the 2026-2027 season, we’d love to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the shows you’ve attended and let us know the types of music or bands you’d like to see next. We’re constantly scouting bands as we look to bring high-quality, diverse music to you. Your feedback helps us present performances that truly resonate. Email us at info@cooperstownconcerts.org.

Thank you for your support. We hope to see you at a show soon!