Mudcrunch: Tom Petty Tribute Feat. Matt Jaffe & Friends

Matt Jaffe is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and founder of the band Matt Jaffe & The Distractions. Jaffe’s musical style is an energetic blend of power-pop, punk, and country ballad with shades of late-70s’ U.S. and British new wave. He favors thoughtful lyrics featuring clever wordplay. Favorite songwriters include Elvis Costello, Bob Dylan, John Doe, Joe Jackson, Graham Parker and Johnny Cash. Bands that were a direct inspiration include Talking Heads, The Clash, X, The Replacements, and The Pogues.