Springsteen

[headhunter]

Never did a Springsteen show, either.  I blame an old college roommate from Jersey.  He was so obnoxious about Springsteen it was a huge turn-off.  If there's a big show down NY/NJ way this summer, I'd love to catch a show with youse guys.

Would be a pleasure to indoctrinate you mr. Yac.

[e_wind]

I'm gonna call Yim and Bruce really quick. Back to back show in Jersey... Jacket Fest East. I'll get back to everyone with what the say

[ericm]

Never did a Springsteen show, either.  I blame an old college roommate from Jersey.  He was so obnoxious about Springsteen it was a huge turn-off.  If there's a big show down NY/NJ way this summer, I'd love to catch a show with youse guys.

Would be a pleasure to indoctrinate you mr. Yac.

Absolutely! The more the merrier. A word of caution though... Bruce shows can be HIGHLY addictive. ;)

Here's one for you Jeff. A rarity that hadn't been played live in 28 years, and Bruce comes out and opens with it on night 4 of 4 at The Spectrum.    Their last ever show there, after playing the old brick building since 1973. 

It was an all-time top 5 live Bruce moment for me, and this vid is shot from real close to my spot. Still gives me goosebumps.  8)

The Price You Pay:

Springsteen - The Price you Pay - The Spectrum October 20, 2009

[headhunter]

awesome clip eric.  guessing this one is mostly for us long time fans as most don't go this deep into the catalog.   this and wreck on the highway were two classic tunes that actually let you sit and recover a bit at those 4 hour shows of yesteryear.

[ericm]

awesome clip eric.  guessing this one is mostly for us long time fans as most don't go this deep into the catalog.   this and wreck on the highway were two classic tunes that actually let you sit and recover a bit at those 4 hour shows of yesteryear.

Thought you'd like it.  You're right too, about the "seasoned vets".  Looking around that night when they broke into this to open, half the place was going nuts (me included  :o ), and the rest of the Spectrum was wondering "what's the big deal"?  ???

[IHL]

Love this too from the 31/12/80 Nassau show.

Bruce Springsteen - Fade Away (1980) Audio

[ericm]

Two long time friends getting together the other night at MSG. Bob Seeger inviting Bruce up to join him for a tune:

Bob Seger and Bruce Springsteen Old Time Rock and Roll Remastered MSG 12/1/11

[headhunter]

yeah, i wish i was there for that one.

[ericm]

I'm hearing we'll be getting the US/North America tour dates announced real soon. Definitely going to be a 1st leg before they head to Europe in the summer.  8)   

[johnnYYac]

Album #17, "Wrecking Ball", to be released March 6.

Single, "We Take Care of Our Own", out now.

We Take Care Of Our Own (With Lyrics) - Bruce Springsteen

[Penny Lane]

Not a fan of the new song but am pumped to see him live this tour!

[headhunter]

from American Songwriter

http://www.americansongwriter.com/2012/01/jamming-with-bruce-springsteen-at-light-of-day/

[ALady]

http://www.empiretickets.com/liveticketdetail.asp?EventID=1200099

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AAAAWWW YYEEAHHHHH ILL BE DER

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Boooo no mid west dates

[ALady]

Give it a couple months.   

[ericm]

Boooo no mid west dates

Don't worry E, he'll be back around.

Bruce typically does a quick barn-storming type tour on the 1st leg. He tries to get the new material out there across the country as quick as possible.

The shows are typically a little shorter. 21-24 songs, about 2:20 - 2:30 in length, on the 1st US leg. Once they hit Europe and the stadiums over there, they stretch it out a bit, and are in top form for the return to the US for a 2nd leg.

The 2nd leg usually hits more cities, has multi night stands, includes more rarities, longer sets, 24-30+ songs, anywhere from 2:40 - 3:00+ hours in length. These shows are the ones I find are the best of the tour. The ones I'll typically do some traveling to see, and definitely see way more than on the 1st leg.

I'm shooting for one of the MSG's, and both Philly shows on the 1st leg, and possibly Tampa.

Here's a list of dates for the 1st leg:

US Tour Dates
March 18 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena (on sale Feb 4)
March 19 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum (on sale Feb 3)
March 23 - Tampa, FL - Tampa Bay Times Forum (on sale Jan 28)
March 26 - Boston, MA - TD Garden (on sale Jan 28)
March 28 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center (on sale Jan 28)
March 29 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center (on sale Jan 28)
April 1 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center (on sale Jan 28)
April 3 - East Rutherford, NJ - Izod Center (on sale Jan 27)
April 4 - East Rutherford, NJ - Izod Center (on sale Jan 27)
April 6 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden (on sale Jan 27)
April 9 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden (on sale Jan 27)
April 12 - Detroit, MI - The Palace of Auburn Hills (on sale Jan 28)
April 13 - Buffalo, NY - First Niagara Center (on sale Jan 28)
April 16 - Albany, NY - Times Union Center (on sale Jan 28)
April 17 - Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena (on sale Jan 28)
April 24 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion (on sale Feb 3)
April 26 - Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena (on sale Feb 3)
April 29 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (on sale now)
May 2 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center (on sale Jan 27)

[headhunter]

I'm planning on both MSG shows.  I would do more shows on the 2nd leg of the tour.

[ericm]

I'm planning on both MSG shows.  I would do more shows on the 2nd leg of the tour.

I'm shooting for the Friday night MSG,but might do both.  ;)

[headhunter]

I was lucky enough to get some tix for the monday april 9th show at msg.

I had 6 people working computers and 1 got thru - one of the toughest ticket buying experiences.

psyched to be in the door.