Bruce Springsteen General Discussion Thread

oleras · 19-11-2018 12:55am

Anymore of those would be appreciated Dr.

Wooderson · 19-11-2018 2:15pm

Dr. Nick wrote: »

2019 very unlikely I'd say. He's looking to stay close to his Mam it seems, she has alzheimers.

Ive also thought this one as a basis for his prolonged stasis.

poundhound · 26-11-2018 12:44pm

Original e-street drummer Vini "mad dog" Lopez is performing as part of the Light of Day Foundations gig at the Soundhouse, Eden Quay this Thursday 29/11/18.

Lopez shares the bill with Joe D'Urso, Jeffrey Gaines, Rob Dye and others.

This is the 3rd year Light of Day has started their European tour in Dublin and having attended the previous 2 shows, I can tell you its not to be missed.

The musicians mingle with the audience before and after the show, happily posing for photos or signing merch. Its a great opportunity to get Lopez to sign your copies of "Greetings from Asbury Park", and "The wild, the innocent and the e-street band". - Lopez played on both.

Tickets €25, available from https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3660593?fbclid=IwAR2rXFe4BLeaeeV_xbZRUs1IWMP5OZPOsWgkF4-sPqyoxjzHqaVoFn7InMg

poundhound · 30-11-2018 10:29am

Great gig last night.
Vini Lopez was in fine form. He performed 3 Steel Mill songs.
One for the connoisseurs of all things Springsteen.

The Nal · 30-11-2018 12:51pm

Did he finish with Shout?

poundhound · 30-11-2018 1:16pm

No, he finished with "The ballad of Jesse James".

schemingbohemia · 30-11-2018 2:08pm

Springsteen on Broadway - Netflix
December 16th
Springsteen on Broadway.
Some might say that Springsteen is a kind of a gruff-talking Santa for grown men and women. This year he’s spreading some cheer by giving Netflix exclusive access to his one man show, cleverly titled Springsteen on Broadway (although the Boss on Broadway may have been more alliteratively pleasing) where he strums some tunes and talks openly and emotionally about his inspirations and life as one of the great American storytellers.

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/netflix-the-10-best-new-films-and-shows-in-december-1.3715256

Dr. Nick · 30-11-2018 9:55pm

https://open.spotify.com/album/7FqjYADbUVTgqKpIUbubac?si=NMyjVs1VQZCwLevIaaGPpA

NEW LIVE SAMPLER: SONGS OF THE ROAD
Live archive tracks come to streaming services
Maybe you haven't taken the plunge on Springsteen's monthly live archive series (we won't judge — not much). Or maybe you've been selective, not keeping up with each and every release. Or maybe you just like a good mix tape. In any case, this comes as fun news: tracks from the Nugs releases at live.springsteen.com have just arrived on streaming services today, via what appears to be a new series of curated playlists.

The first to drop in The Live Series on Spotify and Apple Music is Songs of the Road, with thematic selections spanning from 1977 to 2013:

1
Thunder Road
Palace Theatre, Albany, NY - 02/07/77
2
Highway 29
King's Hall, Belfast, UK - 03/19/96
3
Incident on 57th Street
Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ - 09/20/78
4
Open All Night
Jazz and Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA - 04/30/06
5
Stolen Car
ASU Activity Center, Tempe, AZ - 11/05/80
6
Tenth Avenue Freeze-out
Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY - 02/08/77
7
Out in the Street
Wachovia Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA - 10/20/09
8
Drive All Night
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY - 11/08/09
9
Born to Run
Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, NJ - 08/05/84
10
Used Cars
St. Rose of Lima School, Freehold, NJ - 11/08/96
11
Action in the Streets
Palace Theatre, Albany, NY - 02/07/77
12
Racing in the Steet
Agora, Cleveland, OH - 08/09/78
13
Working on the Highway
Ippodromo delle Capannelle, Rome, Italy - 07/11/13
14
The E Street Shuffle
TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, MA - 11/19/07
15
Cadillac Ranch
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, NY - 12/31/80
Killer performances, a great mix of band line-ups and solo performances, this looks to be a great way to expose more listeners to not only some more obscure Springsteen songs, but the brilliance and variety of his live performances. What's next? Songs of Protest? Songs of Family? Songs of Womens' Names? Songs of Rivers and Trees? Songs of Blue Collar Occupations? We'll be staying tuned.
- November 30, 2018

dixiefly · 30-11-2018 11:14pm

poundhound wrote: »

No, he finished with "The ballad of Jesse James".

Didn't Vinny sing Keep Me In Your Heart (Warren Zevon) just before the usual Light Of Day ending?

I thought it was a great ending and Vinny on form.

What about that guy over on the left Anthony DaMato? I thought he was class. I bought his first album last night, very good.

Never saw Mark Geary before, thought he had a great rhythm.

Vinny was Vinny with stories and songs going back to the early Bruce days.

And I think the best of the three Light Of Day gigs so far.

All in all great value for €25. That's some schedule of gigs that they are doing for charity.

Furious-Red · 02-12-2018 3:15pm

Bruce Springsteen has revealed that he is working on a new solo album and is planning to tour the UK with his E Street Band.

The Boss is currently performing in his sell-out one-man show ‘Springsteen on Broadway’ that has been filmed for a Netflix concert film to be aired on December 16.

Speaking to The Times, Springsteen described his new record, saying: “For lack of a better word, it’s a singer-songwriter album – more of a solo record.” This album would his first new music release since 2014’s ‘High Hopes’.

Hinting about future touring plans, Springsteen said he will be getting “back to my day job” and heading to the UK with the E Street Band in 2019. He might just have itchy feet, he has been performing ‘Springsteen on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre five days a week since October 2017.

This month, Springsteen will release the ‘Springsteen on Broadway’ soundtrack album with performances of 15 of his best-loved songs from throughout his career.

Although the show has mostly followed the same structure and setlist every night, Springsteen has changed things up a little throughout the run. In June, he broke from the setlist to criticise Donald Trump and his “inhumane” immigration policy that saw thousands of children separated from their families. A month later, he surprised fans with an unexpected encore for the first time in the residency.

PTH2009 · 02-12-2018 4:07pm

Furious-Red wrote: »

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Hinting about future touring plans, Springsteen said he will be getting “back to my day job” and heading to the UK with the E Street Band in 2019

very good news as it might mean a show/shows over here next year

would love if it was an arena tour and 3/4 nights in the 3arena and 2/3 nights in Belfast

Dr. Nick · 02-12-2018 6:06pm

The album has been recorded years ago at this stage. The project started before Wrecking Ball

Dr. Nick · 02-12-2018 9:28pm

Here's some Festive Bruce for you all -

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/seg2p7ccs2ljerl/AAAc-06MGtwMYvizxI_4tsSka?dl=0
47228526_899735110219610_5963145375589072896_n.png

TheRiverman · 02-12-2018 9:47pm

"Is there anybody alive out there ?".Let's hope a tour happens next year.Heres to Springsteen Out Of Broadway:)

Dr. Nick · 02-12-2018 9:56pm

TheRiverman wrote: »

"Is there anybody alive out there ?".Let's hope a tour happens next year.Here's to Springsteen Out Of Broadway:)

SVZ very negative about it on twitter

TheRiverman · 02-12-2018 10:29pm

Dr. Nick wrote: »

SVZ very negative about it on twitter

He is.I read the article as saying whenever a tour happens,maybe next year that there will be shows in the UK as part of a European tour.People jumping to conclusions that it is a definite.

PTH2009 · 05-12-2018 2:25am

That's that for 2019 anyway

'Just a note to quell some of the rumors over here on E Street. While we hope to be back with you soon, the E Street Band won’t be touring in 2019. Before I go back to my day job, the year will be consumed with a break after our Broadway run and various recording projects I’ve been working on. We do hope to see you soon, and until then, we have some mighty E Streeters out there regularly performing with their own projects who’d love and deserve your support. All love and Happy Holidays!

- Bruce Springsteen'

The Nal · 05-12-2018 11:18am

Fair play to him for coming out with that. A lot of people would've been holding off on buying things, booking holidays waiting to book flights, hotels etc.

alanhiggyno1 · 05-12-2018 11:25am

The Nal wrote: »

Fair play to him for coming out with that. A lot of people would've been holding off on buying things, booking holidays waiting to book flights, hotels etc.

and he needs a rest after all those 236 broadway 2 hour shows 5 days a week he did so im not complaining about it.

poundhound · 05-12-2018 12:48pm

@ dixiefly Re "Didn't Vinny sing Keep Me In Your Heart (Warren Zevon) just before the usual Light Of Day ending"? - Yes, sorry you are correct.

I agree it was the best of the 3 Light Of Day shows in Dublin. I enjoyed all the acts involved but my main interest was Jeffrey Gaines. I first seen him supporting Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers in the Point in 1992. I went to both nights and bought Gaine's debut album straight away and have been a fan ever since.
How he is not huge I dont know.

Lucky to have met and chatted with him at each of the LOD shows. He actually put up a photo of us from last weeks show on HIS facebook page. Good times.

Dr. Nick · 07-12-2018 10:20pm

oleras wrote: »

Anymore of those would be appreciated Dr.

As you asked nicely

Today's release The Roxy 18 Oct 1975 and the best E Street Shuffle ever

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/t7l92xjar09e6k5/AADtcNkk3cBkAIu0i76-M1VUa?dl=0

laros · 13-12-2018 10:40pm

Just picked up the new Broadway recording on cd in Tesco.Paid €13 for a Double cd. Its €15 on the Golden Disc website

The Nal · 14-12-2018 10:14am

Show out on Netflix on Sunday. Can't say I'm particularly enthusiastic about it but Ill give it a watch.

Dr. Nick · 14-12-2018 9:54pm

The Nal wrote: »

Show out on Netflix on Sunday. Can't say I'm particularly enthusiastic about it but Ill give it a watch.

You'll be blown away, hoping/assuming they capture the live experience which was entertaining, uplifting, sad, joyous and emotional.

Wooderson · 15-12-2018 10:52am

Dr. Nick wrote: »

You'll be blown away, hoping/assuming they capture the live experience which was entertaining, uplifting, sad, joyous and emotional.

It’s **really** good. I think I “get it” now.

Dr. Nick · 16-12-2018 7:38pm

The intro to My Hometown is among the best things I've ever seen/heard. Pure poetry.

hynesie08 · 16-12-2018 7:51pm

Saving it for Christmas day, nice bottle of whiskey, box of chocolates and Bruce......

Big Vern · 17-12-2018 10:36am

Anyone know how its on Netflix for?
Watched a bit of it last night, was very good.

The Nal · 20-12-2018 10:39am

I've struggled to about halfway through now. Seems to be a longer version of the VH1 Storytellers he did.

I'm not that sort of Bruce fan in fairness so its not for me. I couldn't get through the book or the In His Own Words documentary either. Controversial maybe but I find anyone talking about themselves for that long fairly boring. Even Bruce.

A few of the performance are great though!

He called into EStreet radio yesterday morning.

Main points

He may do something similar to the Broadway thing internationally.

Hes "going back to his day job" doing new music and "rock music" and see where it takes him.

https://www.facebook.com/stan.goldstein/videos/10217737995898588/

hynesie08 · 20-12-2018 12:02pm

The Nal wrote: »

I've struggled to about halfway through now. Seems to be a longer version of the VH1 Storytellers he did.

I'm not that sort of Bruce fan in fairness so its not for me. I couldn't get through the book or the In His Own Words documentary either. Controversial maybe but I find anyone talking about themselves for that long fairly boring. Even Bruce.

A few of the performance are great though!

He called into EStreet radio yesterday morning.

Main points

He may do something similar to the Broadway thing internationally.

Hes "going back to his day job" doing new music and "rock music" and see where it takes him.

https://www.facebook.com/stan.goldstein/videos/10217737995898588/

Yeah, Bruce can be quite "wordy" with his stories all right, I felt the same reading his book. I'm still ridiculously looking forward to this though.

Let's all take a minute and imagine it in the Olympia though................

The Nal · 20-12-2018 12:46pm

hynesie08 wrote: »

Yeah, Bruce can be quite "wordy" with his stories all right, I felt the same reading his book. I'm still ridiculously looking forward to this though.

Let's all take a minute and imagine it in the Olympia though................

Oh no doubt. And from what I've heard from people who were there the film and audio release only capture a taste of what it was really like.

s8n · 20-12-2018 2:46pm

my sources say this wont be happening in the Olympia

poteen · 20-12-2018 4:10pm

s8n wrote: »

my sources say this wont be happening in the Olympia

IF it happens, it will be Vicar St. given the Aiken connection

PTH2009 · 20-12-2018 5:04pm

poteen wrote: »

IF it happens, it will be Vicar St. given the Aiken connection

It won't happen in any Irish venue don't get ur hopes up

Might be lucky in the residents bar of wherever Bruce stays when he's gigging here. Wasant it in some hotel in Kilkenny in 2013 that Bruce along with Glen Hansard and Damien Dempsey played til all hours in the resident bar ?

poteen · 20-12-2018 7:22pm

PTH2009 wrote: »

It won't happen in any Irish venue don't get ur hopes up

Might be lucky in the residents bar of wherever Bruce stays when he's gigging here. Wasant it in some hotel in Kilkenny in 2013 that Bruce along with Glen Hansard and Damien Dempsey played til all hours in the resident bar ?

Hence the Block lettered IF in my post but its reassuring to know we have someone with your insight on the forum that has 100% confirmed it won't be happening and not to get my hopes up.

Jerichoholic · 21-12-2018 5:50pm

Dr. Nick wrote: »

As you asked nicely Today's release The Roxy 18 Oct 1975 and the best E Street Shuffle ever

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/t7l92xjar09e6k5/AADtcNkk3cBkAIu0i76-M1VUa?dl=0

Nice one. Do you have any from the Tunnel of Love tour?

Dr. Nick · 22-12-2018 8:22pm

Jerichoholic wrote: »

Nice one. Do you have any from the Tunnel of Love tour?

Seeing it's Christmas.....

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c08bfpxuxk79cgp/AAC9cVy7A6ibRHbrJ8gDOMVHa?dl=0

LA Sports Arena 23 April 1988

Jerichoholic · 23-12-2018 9:41am

Thank you so much. A gentleman.

Dr. Nick · 23-12-2018 6:17pm

I'll try to put a few more up over the Crimbo

interlocked · 26-12-2018 4:46am

Thanks Doc, incredible sound on those.

I've spent most of the night listening to Bruce doing 4 hours in Philly in 2016, thanks to Olli, I don't think Bruce sang anything post 75 until up to about 1.55, and he was only warming up the crowd, would have been worth the flight and another show to follow two nights later.......

hynesie08 · 26-12-2018 5:30pm

Dr. Nick wrote: »

The intro to My Hometown is among the best things I've ever seen/heard. Pure poetry.

Maybe it was the whiskey, but I have no shame saying I cried during that....

Dr. Nick · 26-12-2018 6:09pm

hynesie08 wrote: »

Maybe it was the whiskey, but I have no shame saying I cried during that....

I welled up in the theatre at that point I have to admit. I only had two whiskeys in Hurley's beforehand!

Dr. Nick · 26-12-2018 7:31pm

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vhakdlcwppsoz2k/AACgCfEAhOzWbw07PauBgcJGa?dl=0

No Nukes. Just released, enjoy.

stop animal cruelty · 26-12-2018 11:25pm

Were u at that Broadway show Dr Nick?

Dr. Nick · 27-12-2018 6:06pm

stop animal cruelty wrote: »

Were u at that Broadway show Dr Nick?

Yeah was there just after Easter

Jerichoholic · 25-04-2019 12:51pm

https://twitter.com/backstreetsmag/status/1121071619357794304

I had never even thought about this!

Furious-Red · 25-04-2019 1:17pm

New album called Western Stars out June 14th

The Nal · 25-04-2019 2:00pm

Furious-Red wrote: »

New album called Western Stars out June 14th

Finally!! Great news. Now tour that sucker.

Ricosruffneck · 25-04-2019 2:04pm

Some tipoffs from the booking agent taken from a fan page.

Western Sun Tour, just Bruce, Roy and Nils.

Greek Theatre Taormina - private press showcase concert - 9th October

Barcelona - Palau Sant Jordi - 12th-14th October

Milan - Mediolanum Forum - 17th - 19th October

Paris - Bercy - 22th - 24th October

London - O2 Arena - 26th - 28th October

Berlin - Velodrom - 30th October - 1st November

Stockolm - Friends Arena - 7th-9th November

Amsterdam - Ziggo Dome - 12th-14th October

Dublin - 3Arena - 23th -25th October

Furious-Red · 25-04-2019 2:09pm

Ricosruffneck wrote: »

Some tipoffs from the booking agent taken from a fan page.

Western Sun Tour, just Bruce, Roy and Nils.

Greek Theatre Taormina - private press showcase concert - 9th October

Barcelona - Palau Sant Jordi - 12th-14th October

Milan - Mediolanum Forum - 17th - 19th October

Paris - Bercy - 22th - 24th October

London - O2 Arena - 26th - 28th October

Berlin - Velodrom - 30th October - 1st November

Stockolm - Friends Arena - 7th-9th November

Amsterdam - Ziggo Dome - 12th-14th October

Dublin - 3Arena - 23th -25th October

I have a feeling we will be paying a min of 90 - 100 for tickets. Im guessing it will also be fully seated if its just the three of them

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