Bozeman Magazine

The Waiting is one of America’s most electrifying roadhouse rock & roll bands—and they’ve got a one-track mission: to bring the music of Tom Petty to life with grit, heart, and zero gimmicks. This isn’t a lookalike act. No wigs, no cosplay, no karaoke vibes. Just a group of top-tier musicians channeling the raw soul and swagger of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, his solo catalog, and even his time as Charlie T. Wilbury, Jr. in the Traveling Wilburys. With roaring guitars, locked-in grooves, and vocals that hit you right in the memory bank, The Waiting doesn’t just play Petty’s music—they ignite it. Formed in 2013, The Waiting has been tearing through the American West, turning first-timers into superfans and longtime Petty lovers into loyal followers. Whether it’s a smash hit like “Refugee” or a deep cut that only the truest fans can hum by heart, they play with a fiery energy and tight musicianship that brings audiences to their feet and keeps them there. The Waiting is more than a band—it’s a traveling celebration of one of rock’s greatest songwriters. A Petty party that’s loud, proud, and designed to bring fans together through the soundtrack of their lives. This will be their first performance at the Shane Center, what a kickoff for the SOCS season! No outside food or beverage, please! Food trucks will be on site. Expanded bicycle parking onsite. Additional vehicle parking available at Lincoln School, 215 East Lewis St.