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rocknation 11-07-2014 10:22 PM
On his plate: A Book, A Benefit for Vets, A Boxed Set, A $600k Date
 
What Bruce has been doing with his downtime:
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Asbury Park Press: Springsteen is set to release his first book, Outlaw Pete from Simon & Schuster, an "adult picture book" based on his 2009 song with illustrations from artist Frank Caruso. It's out Tuesday, Nov. 4...

"I skipped most of college, becoming a road musician, so I didn't begin reading seriously until 28 or 29...Then it was Flannery O'Connor, James M. Cain, John Cheever, Sherwood Anderson and Jim Thompson, the great noir writer. These authors contributed greatly to the turn my music took around 1978 — '82. They brought out a sense of geography and the dark strain in my writing, broadened my horizons about what might be accomplished with a pop song and are still the cornerstone literally for what I try to accomplish today."

As far as musical releases, the "Bruce Springsteen: The Album Collection Vol. 1 1973-1984" is due November 17 from Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings. It's a boxed set composed of remastered editions of Springsteen's first seven albums from 1973 to 1984 on CD, vinyl and digital formats.

Live, the Boss plays the...Concert for Valor Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the National Mall in Washington, D.C...(with) Eminem, Jamie Foxx, Metallica, John Oliver, Rihanna and more...(It) will be broadcast on HBO and streamed on TheConcertForValor.com and @HBO or @TwitterTV on Twitter.
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Asbury Park Press: Bruce Springsteen auctioned off an hour guitar lesson, a ride in the sidecar of his motorcycle and a lasagna dinner at his house — Colts Neck, we presume — for $300,000 Wednesday night in New York City at the Stand Up For Heroes fundraiser for the Bob Woodruff Foundation.

The bid was matched and the $600,000 will go toward helping military service members and their families on the homefront.

The Boss auctioned off a similar lasagna dinner in the past, courtesy of his mom, Adele Springsteen...(We) have little doubt it's a first rate dish...(her) maiden name is Zerilli, after all.

Goldsausage 11-13-2014 04:15 PM
Hello all!

My university life is sadly coming to an end next spring so I'm now in that stage of securing myself jobs and experience to head out into the film industry with to achieve my dream!

So imagine my delight when I secured myself a film job working on a film in London based on the music of BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN?

We have most of our budget raised but are needing that final home stretch to help make it the best picture we envision it to me. For this we need the rely on the kindness of strangers and friends to help back our project. There are different tiers of gifts and rewards available depending on how much you fund - it can be a fiver or a grand!

It'd be much appreciated and I hope that, in return, we can give you back a great movie set in a Springsteen-esque world to watch :)

Find out more information, such as the film storyline, budget breakdown, our aims etc here and this is also where you can contribute a few pennies :)

Would also be great if you could share this to friends, family, any communities you may be a part of, etc :)

Thank you!

Oli

http://www.ideastap.com/crowdfunding...open-all-night

rocknation 11-14-2014 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by rocknation (Post 1183084)
Asbury Park Press: ...Live, the Boss plays the...Concert for Valor Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the National Mall in Washington, D.C...(with) Eminem, Jamie Foxx, Metallica, John Oliver, Rihanna and more...
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Rawstory.com: Fox News...suggested that a song protesting the Vietnam war draft and elitism in Washington was performed by Bruce Springsteen on Veteran’s Day because he was “taking shots at the red, white and blue.” During a Tuesday HBO Concert for Valor on the National Mall, Springsteen, Zac Brown and Dave Grohl performed Creedence Clearwater Revival’s song Fortunate Son...

“Some are going, wait a minute, this is all about the vets, and that particular song was intended to be an anti-war anthem,” host Steve Doocy opined. “Is it really appropriate to be performing it in front of so many vets who volunteered to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan?”

“Yeah, you’re doing this for an audience of veterans, and it’s almost a slap in the face,” co-host Anna Kooiman agreed. “These producers should have known their audience, and known what they were getting with people like Bruce Springsteen.”
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Rolling Stone.com: John Fogerty has responded to criticism of Bruce Springsteen, Dave Grohl and Zac Brown's performance of Fortunate Son – the hit single Fogerty wrote while a member of his former band, Creedence Clearwater Revival – at the Concert for Valor earlier this week.

"Fortunate Son is a song I wrote during the Vietnam War over 45 years ago," Fogerty said in a statement. "As an American and a songwriter, I am proud that the song still has resonance. I do believe that its meaning gets misinterpreted and even usurped by various factions wishing to make their own case...

"Years ago, an ultraconservative administration tried to paint anyone who questioned its policies as 'un-American'...That same administration shamefully ignored and mistreated the soldiers returning from Vietnam. As a man who was drafted and served his country during those times, I have ultimate respect for the men and women who protect us today and demand that they receive the respect that they deserve...What a great country we have that a song like this can be performed in a setting like Concert for Valor."
LOL! Cut the comedy, Fox News -- who do think you're kidding? You know perfectly well that the song is about the sons who weren't financially or politically "fortunate" enough to avoid going to Viet Nam. What the song "slaps the face" of is the ultraconservative policies that helps create unfortunate sons then and now! And by the way, what have the conservatives done for the vets lately aside from continuing to create, ignore and mistreat them?

Here's the video:



and here's Bruce and Fogerty doing it back in 2009:

Thunderstrucker 11-17-2014 11:34 PM
"A never-before-released live recording of Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band’s first show at the Apollo Theater on 03/0912 is now available for purchase at live.brucespringsteen.net. The site launched today featuring The Apollo Theater recording along with high quality live recordings from 30 previously released concerts taped during the 2014 High Hopes Tour and Springsteen’s entire album catalog.
The Apollo Theater recording, mixed by Bob Clearmountain and mastered by Bob Ludwig, also marks the first in a series of new archival releases that will be made available on live.brucespringsteen.net. Each of the 31 concerts that are live today are available as a 3-CD set with custom artwork or as high-resolution 24-bit downloads, MP3s, or lossless CD-Quality downloads."

Quite the cheap trick from the Springsteen-camp if you ask me. I bought several of the previously released concerts only to find out that they are available in higher quality now. I must say I am dissapointed. It would have been fair if they would allow you to re-download the higher quality version of the show when being the owner of an earlier bought release.

That being said, I really would like to get my hands on those higher quality concerts but that will cost me a fortune :(

I salute you,
TS

Kathleen 11-18-2014 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Thunderstrucker (Post 1183268)
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Quite the cheap trick from the Springsteen-camp if you ask me. I bought several of the previously released concerts only to find out that they are available in higher quality now. I must say I am disapointed. It would have been fair if they would allow you to re-download the higher quality version of the show when being the owner of an earlier bought release.

That being said, I really would like to get my hands on those higher quality concerts but that will cost me a fortune :(

I salute you,
TS
Yeah - I was just at the site and I saw the same thing. I have most of the 2014 shows that were sold and I sure as hell don't want to play for them again :(

Butters 02-04-2015 10:20 AM
Bruce is coming to Dublin for two massive concerts this summer! I can't wait.

http://www.independent.ie/entertainm...-30963050.html

Walleris 02-04-2015 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Butters (Post 1185062)
Bruce is coming to Dublin for two massive concerts this summer! I can't wait.

http://www.independent.ie/entertainm...-30963050.html
That's very strange. It doesn't make much sense logistically to bring Bruce and E Street just to play Dublin. On the other hand, it also seems too late to announce the whole summer tour; probably every major festival has already headliners booked.

Obviously, he skipped Europe in 2014, but after 2012 and 2013 I still see a longer break from the best continent for concerts. However, I would love to be wrong on this one.

ticos_stick 02-04-2015 10:49 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Butters (Post 1185062)
Bruce is coming to Dublin for two massive concerts this summer! I can't wait.

http://www.independent.ie/entertainm...-30963050.html
I'd love that to be true but it's really only just a rumour at the minute and it does seem very out of the blue. Four months to sell 160,00 tickets and no other shows announced?

Please be true!!

Butters 02-04-2015 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ticos_stick (Post 1185065)
I'd love that to be true but it's really only just a rumour at the minute and it does seem very out of the blue. Four months to sell 160,00 tickets and no other shows announced?

Please be true!!
Given the source from which this article is taken, I think it is very reliable. It's been all over national media here and appears to be genuine.

I've been out of the bruce loop for a little while now. Are there rumors of a new tour in 2015/2016? New album? I had just assumed these shows would be part of a full tour.

ticos_stick 02-04-2015 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Butters (Post 1185067)
Given the source from which this article is taken, I think it is very reliable. It's been all over national media here and appears to be genuine.

I've been out of the bruce loop for a little while now. Are there rumors of a new tour in 2015/2016? New album? I had just assumed these shows would be part of a full tour.
Supposedly 2015 was going to be a rest year for Bruce where he wrote a new album. That's why this seems so odd. With no tour and album to support why do these shows? Unless they're one off and he's doing the promoter a favour in recouping some of the Garth Brooks losses.

I just hope there's some truth in it.

Kathleen 02-04-2015 11:56 PM
Nah - it looks like it was just a rumor (damnit) :(

http://www.hotpress.com/Bruce-Spring.../13441082.html

http://www.joe.ie/entertainment/roll...-summer/483675

ticos_stick 02-05-2015 01:06 AM
Cock rot!

I was already looking forward to this. Damn whatever dick started the rumour and the Irish press for running with it without facts.

Kathleen 02-05-2015 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ticos_stick (Post 1185081)
Cock rot!

I was already looking forward to this. Damn whatever dick started the rumour and the Irish press for running with it without facts.
My feelings exactly - I had hope LOL

Butters 02-06-2015 01:13 PM
Sorry guys - seemed genuine when highly respected newspapers and media outlets were reporting it.

:(

Old Joysey 02-13-2015 02:27 AM
How to start a rumor, spread it and make money from it for dummies:

http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/onth...een-at-croker/

http://www.irishmirror.ie/whats-on/m...k-boss-5102065

rocknation 08-26-2015 04:18 AM
Nine people in his band, and who does he pick to be on the album cover with him? The black guy!


He ended up on the BACK cover, mind you -- but it was forty years ago, and even the longest journeys have to start with the first step, LOL!

rocknation 10-24-2015 05:17 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Old Joysey
The River Box (Set) is finally happening, no joke!
The River Collection is available for pre-order now
http://www.drycounty.com/jovitalk/ot...o-joke-t69322/

rocknation 11-09-2015 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Old Joysey
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Bruce Springsteen fans are going to be bound to their TVs on 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27.That's the date of HBO's airing of "The Ties That Bind," the documentary about the making of Bruce Springsteen's 1980 double album "The River."
http://www.drycounty.com/jovitalk/ot...2/#post1197496

Old Joysey 11-11-2015 04:17 PM
Bruce told his usual favorite penis jokes
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“These are musician’s jokes,” Springsteen chuckled. “I didn’t say they were good.”
http://www.billboard.com/articles/re...-up-for-heroes

and offered his mother's lasagna yesterday to honor veterans.

Bruce Springsteen Auctions Off Mum's Lasagna
http://www.contactmusic.com/bruce-sp...asagna_5020338




The pasta power of Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi
http://www.app.com/story/entertainme...jovi/75582856/

Old Joysey 12-17-2015 04:27 PM
Brooooooce will be copycatting U2 next year (and non-US residents are rejoicing! :D )

Bruce to Add Vegas Show to River Tour – and HBO Will Air It
http://songmango.com/bruce-to-add-ve...o-will-air-it/

Old Joysey 12-20-2015 05:25 PM
Santa Claus is comin' to town. OH. MY. GOSH!

http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/11/32/42/42/12360210.jpg

Dave88 01-27-2016 09:55 AM
So it looks like Bruce will be hitting Europe this summer.. :p:p

Nige 01-27-2016 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave88 (Post 1198590)
So it looks like Bruce will be hitting Europe this summer.. :p:p
Great news; if possible I shall be doing at least 2 shows this time :D

Walleris 01-27-2016 12:00 PM
Any news/rumors on the London show? I saw some cities and rumored dates on Facebook, but London wasn't one of them, which made me surprised.

Old Joysey 01-27-2016 03:17 PM
Be patient! Some contracts are still at the negociation level. Expect lots of stadium and festival shows in Europe this Summer in any case.

Old Joysey 02-12-2016 01:27 AM
Springsteen autobiography said to be written with ‘disarming candor’

Bruce Springsteen Details 'Born to Run' Autobiography

http://assets.rollingstone.com/asset...R-700x1057.jpg

Kathleen 02-12-2016 02:06 AM
Can't wait :) I have read many Springsteen biographies but one from the man himself is a "must have".

Thierry 02-13-2016 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Kathleen (Post 1198878)
Can't wait :) I have read many Springsteen biographies but one from the man himself is a "must have".
Got tickets for Bruce in The Hague this summer. Looking forward to it. I won't be able to tape it though - travelling with some friends who only wanted to go if I leave my taping gear at home.

Is he still releasing all of the stuff on the website?

Kathleen 02-13-2016 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Thierry (Post 1198900)
Got tickets for Bruce in The Hague this summer. Looking forward to it. I won't be able to tape it though - travelling with some friends who only wanted to go if I leave my taping gear at home.

Is he still releasing all of the stuff on the website?
Yes he is Thierry. Go and have a blast and sing along. I LOVE that he is releasing this stuff. Paul and I went to MSG and we sang and shouted and had a great time without the recording gear. And I just downloaded that concert - in SBD quality. Even better than we can do. Bruce is the MAN.

Glad you get to go. Honestly I don't expect much other than solo tours after this tour so enjoy the hell out of it. The River is one of the best albums and it's quite an experience to hear the whole thing live at once. It's an emotional rollercoaster.

Thierry 02-13-2016 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Kathleen (Post 1198903)
Yes he is Thierry. Go and have a blast and sing along. I LOVE that he is releasing this stuff. Paul and I went to MSG and we sang and shouted and had a great time without the recording gear. And I just downloaded that concert - in SBD quality. Even better than we can do. Bruce is the MAN.

Glad you get to go. Honestly I don't expect much other than solo tours after this tour so enjoy the hell out of it. The River is one of the best albums and it's quite an experience to hear the whole thing live at once. It's an emotional rollercoaster.
Thanks for the answer Kathleen. I'm really looking forward to it. Are you guys coming over? I remembered you talked about it last year.

Kathleen 02-13-2016 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Thierry (Post 1198905)
Thanks for the answer Kathleen. I'm really looking forward to it. Are you guys coming over? I remembered you talked about it last year.
We MIGHT still. We have to see how Paul's Mom is doing which will determine how much time we can take. Paul also just started a new job and that is a time factor too.

mo_rizwan 02-19-2016 08:13 PM
OMG! They're playing Wembley Stadium in June, and I work there :)

Nige 02-26-2016 10:20 AM
Tickets booked for Manchester :D

Dave88 02-26-2016 02:23 PM
Just bought a ticket for Milan night 2 (couldn't get tickets to the first show cause it sold out in a matter of minutes).

Honestly I'm not a Bruce diehard so I'm not sure how I will handle the full River thing, but anyway I'm already looking forward seeing him in San Siro for the third time. :p

Old Joysey 02-29-2016 02:57 PM
can't wait to see the brand new E Streeter! :lol:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BCWkvTtmE1o/

Faceman 04-09-2016 03:57 PM
So they canceled the Greensboro show due to the "bathroom-law": http://brucespringsteen.net/

What do you guys think about it?

Although his intention might be honorable, I'd be really pissed if I had tickets for that show.

Thunderstrucker 04-09-2016 04:11 PM
Well, if you been listening to the lyrics he wrote for about 40 years now you will know what kind of person he is. It is as he wrote:

'Some things are more important than a rock show and this fight against prejudice and bigotry — which is happening as I write — is one of them. It is the strongest means I have for raising my voice in opposition to those who continue to push us backwards instead of forwards.'

If I would have had tickets I wouldn't be happy with the show being cancelled but I would respect the reason.

I salute you,
TS

Mongoose 04-09-2016 04:38 PM
What he said ^^^^

rocknation 04-09-2016 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Faceman (Post 1199992)
Although his intention might be honorable, I'd be really pissed if I had tickets for that show.
I agree -- on such short notice, it borders on being self-defeating.
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BruceSpringsteen.net:
As you, my fans, know I’m scheduled to play in Greensboro, North Carolina. As we also know, North Carolina has just passed HB2, which the media are referring to as the “bathroom” law. HB2 — known officially as the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act — dictates which bathrooms transgender people are permitted to use. Just as important, the law also attacks the rights of LGBT citizens to sue when their human rights are violated in the workplace.

No other group of North Carolinians faces such a burden. To my mind, it’s an attempt by people who cannot stand the progress our country has made in recognizing the human rights of all of our citizens to overturn that progress. Right now, there are many groups, businesses, and individuals in North Carolina working to oppose and overcome these negative developments.

Taking all of this into account, I feel that this is a time for me and the band to show solidarity for those freedom fighters. As a result, and with deepest apologies to our dedicated fans in Greensboro, we have canceled our show scheduled for Sunday, April 10th. Some things are more important than a rock show and this fight against prejudice and bigotry — which is happening as I write — is one of them. It is the strongest means I have for raising my voice in opposition to those who continue to push us backward instead of forward.
But think of how much "stronger" these talking points would have been if he'd made them from a North Carolina stage -- especially since he's better situated professionally than The Dixie Chicks. And he could have donated some of the proceeds from the concert to help the "freedom fighters!"

Kathleen 04-09-2016 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Thunderstrucker (Post 1199993)
Well, if you been listening to the lyrics he wrote for about 40 years now you will know what kind of person he is. It is as he wrote:

'Some things are more important than a rock show and this fight against prejudice and bigotry — which is happening as I write — is one of them. It is the strongest means I have for raising my voice in opposition to those who continue to push us backwards instead of forwards.'

If I would have had tickets I wouldn't be happy with the show being cancelled but I would respect the reason.

I salute you,
TS
Exactly what I would have said but you beat me to it. I have literally listened to Bruce's lyrics for 40 years and this stand of his doesn't surprise me a bit.


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