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25 November 2005
BTR BOX: #14 IN THE CHARTS
On its first week onsale, the Born to Run box set has reached #14 in the Billboard charts, with total sales in the U.S. of 58,270 units.

23 November 2005
LIGHT OF DAY: BENEFIT CONCERT IN LOS ANGELES, 12/12
Light of Day goes to Los Angeles for a very special benefit concert at the House of Blues in Sunset Strip, on Dec. 12th. The show will feature performances by all these fabulous artists:

Lucinda Williams
Dave Alvin
Buddy Miller
Jakob Dylan
Peter Case
Scott Kempner
Willie Nile
John Eddie
Shane Fontayne
Jimmy Lafave

and others TBA. No doubt this is gonna a be a hell of a show, and for a great cause. Tix are now onsale thru Ticketmaster.

23 November 2005
SEE YOU UP THE ROAD!
It's over. 7 months, and an amazing 140 different songs over 74 shows. The Devils & Dust tour (or should we say the "Christic tour revisited"?) ended last night with a final show in Trenton that brought another 4 tour premieres, including the 1973 song "Zero and Blind Terry" (for the first time since February 1974) plus "Fire" (done thru the bullet mike), "Mansion on the Hill" (with this one the whole Nebraska album has been performed on this tour, Patti guested on this one) and a festive "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" during the encores, with about 15 family members and friends onstage, including Bruce's children. Some of the classic songs from the tour that hadn't been performed lately got a final chance, like "My Beautiful Reward", "Leah" and "Further On (Up The Road)". Amongst the rarities, "Backstreets" reappeared, plus the now usual performances of "Drive All Night" and "Thundercrack". Again, Alan Fitzgerald ("the man behind the curtain") was onstage to play the very rare "Song for Orphans". Bruce thanked "everyone for giving me a good year", and gave thanks to his crew, Terry Magovern and "all the fans": "I really love playing like this... but to do it, you really need a great audience -- and I've had great audiences this year. You did a good job -- and it's a job! That's hard listening! 'We're not talking! We're listening!'". Check out the full set list from last night's show in our set lists page. (thanks to Backstreets.com for the transcription of Bruce's words).



2005 TOUR SONG LIST
Here's the complete list of the 140 songs performed on this tour, including date of debut. Other songs rehearsed during soundchecks but not debuted in front of an audience include: "Real Man", "Jackson Cage", "Kitty's Back", "Jersey Girl", "With Every Wish", "Cross My Heart", "Dancing in the Dark", "Mona", "Car Wash", "41 Shots (American Skin)", "Loose Ends", "TV Movie", "Seven Angels" y "Pony Boy"

4th Of July, Asbury Park (Sandy) (Buffalo July 18, 2005)
A Good Man Is Hard To Find (St. Paul May 10, 2005)
Across The Border (guitar) (Stockholm June 25, 2005)
(organ) (Madison October 15, 2005)
(with Bruce Hornsby) (Norfolk November 11, 2005)
Adam Raised A Cain (guitar) (Rotterdam June 19, 2005)
(banjo) (Berlin June 28, 2005)
Ain't Got You (Cincinnati August 1, 2005)
All I'm Thinkin' About (Phoenix April 30, 2005)
All That Heaven Will Allow (Bridgeport July 20, 2005)
All The Way Home (LA May 3, 2005)
Atlantic City (piano) (Asbury Park October 4, 2005)
(guitar) (Providence October 21, 2005)
Back In Your Arms (Columbus July 31, 2005)
Backstreets (St.Louis August 6, 2005)
Because The Night (Vancouver August 13, 2005)
Be True (Seattle August 11, 2005)
Better Days (with Elliott Murphy) (Paris June 20, 2005)
Black Cowboys (Detroit April 25, 2005)
Blinded By The Light (Stockholm June 25, 2005)
Bobby Jean (Munich June 13, 2005)
Book of Dreams (Phoenix April 30, 2005)
Born In The U.S.A. (Philadelphia November 8, 2005)
Born To Run (East Rutherford November 17, 2005)
Brilliant Disguise (Rome June 6, 2005)
(with Patti Scialfa) (East Rutherford 17, 2005)
Cadillac Ranch (Paris June 20, 2005)
Cautious Man (LA May 2, 2005)
Countin' On A Miracle (Frankfurt June 15, 2005)
County Fair (St.Louis August 6, 2005)
Cynthia (Columbus July 31, 2005)
Darkness On The Edge Of Town (Buffalo July 18, 2005)
Darlington County (Toronto July 14, 2005)
Devils & Dust (Detroit April 25, 2005)
Dirty Water (Boston October 30, 2005)
Does This Bus Stop At 82nd Street? (Albany July 16, 2005)
Downbound Train (Stockholm June 25, 2005)
Dream Baby Dream (Chicago May 11, 2005)
Drive All Night (Philadelphia November 8, 2005)
(with Clarence Clemons & Steve Van Zandt) (Hollywood November 19, 2005)
Dry Lightning (Fairfax May 14, 2005)
Empty Sky (LA May 3, 2005)
Fade Away (Gothenberg June 23, 2005)
Fire (Trenton November 22, 2005)
For You (piano) (Detroit April 25, 2005)
(guitar) (Cincinnati August 1, 2005)
Frankie (Milwaukee August 7, 2005)
Further On (Up The Road) (Detroit April 25, 2005)
Galveston Bay (Dallas April 28, 2005)
Growin' Up (guitar) (Hamburg June 27, 2005)
(ukelele) (Rochester October 6, 2005)
Highway 29 (Dusseldorf June 16, 2005)
Highway Patrolman (Detroit April 25, 2005)
Homestead (with Joe Grushecky) (Pittsburgh July 28, 2005)
Hungry Heart (with Wolfgang Niedecken) (Berlin June 28, 2005)
I Wanna Marry You (Asbury Park October 4, 2005)
I Wish I Were Blind (Dusseldorf June 16, 2005)
Iceman (Philadelphia May 17, 2005)
Idiot's Delight (Asbury Park October 4, 2005)
If I Should Fall Behind (piano) (LA May 2, 2005)
(guitar) (Copenhagen June 22, 2005)
(harmonio) (Greensboro July 26, 2005)
I'm On Fire (Chicago May 11, 2005)
Incident On 57th Street (LA May 2, 2005)
Independence Day (Rochester October 6, 2005)
Into The Fire (Munich June 13, 2005)
It's Hard To Be A Saint In The City (Grand Rapids August 3, 2005)
(bullet mic) (Trenton November 21, 2005)
Janey Don't You Lose Heart (Hamburg June 27, 2005)
Jesus Was An Only Son (Detroit April 25, 2005)
Johnny 99 (guitarra) (LA May 2, 2005)
(bullet mic) (Nassau October 10, 2005)
Land Of Hope And Dreams (Oakland May 5, 2005)
(a capella) (Chicago May 11, 2005)
Leah (Detroit April 25, 2005)
Leap Of Faith (Buffalo July 18, 2005)
Lift Me Up (Columbus July 31, 2005)
Living Proof (guitar) (Cincinnati August 1, 2005)
(harmonio) (Vancouver August 13, 2005)
(piano) (Asbury October 4, 2005)
Lonesome Day (Detroit April 25, 2005)
Long Time Comin' (Detroit April 25, 2005)
Lost In The Flood (Milan June 7, 2005)
Lucky Town (Rome June 6, 2005)
Mansion On The Hill (with Patti Scialfa) (Trenton November 22, 2005)
Maria's Bed (Detroit April 25, 2005)
Mary's Place (Dusseldorf June 16, 2005)
Matamoros Banks (Detroit April 25, 2005)
Meeting Across The River (East Rutherford November 17, 2005)
My Beautiful Reward (La May 3, 2005)
My Best Was Never Good Enough (Detroit April 25, 2005)
My Father's House (Bologna June 4, 2005)
My Hometown (Dallas April 28, 2005)
Nebraska (Oakland May 5, 2005)
Nothing Man (Bridgeport July 20, 2005)
Oklahoma Hills (con Jimmy LaFave) (Dallas April 28, 2005)
One Step Up (Pittsburgh July 28, 2005)
Open All Night (Milan June 7, 2005)
Paradise (St. Paul May 10, 2005)
Part Man, Part Monkey (Detroit April 25, 2005)
Point Blank (Munich June 13, 2005)
Prove It All Night (Buffalo July 18, 2005)
Racing In The Street (Detroit April 25, 2005)
Ramrod (Philadelphia May 17, 2005)
Real World (Detroit April 25, 2005)
Reason To Believe (Detroit April 25, 2005)
Reno (Detroit April 25, 2005)
Roll Of The Dice (Hollywood November 19, 2005)
Rumble (Trenton November 21, 2005)
Sad Eyes (Atlanta July 23, 2005)
Santa Ana (Philadelphia November 9, 2005)
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Trenton November 22, 2005)
Sherry Darling (Grand Rapids August 3, 2005)
Shut Out The Light (Milwaukee August 7, 2005)
Silver Palomino (Detroit April 25, 2005)
Sinaloa Cowboys (Berlin June 28, 2005)
Something In The Night (Hartford October 7, 2005)
Song To Orphans (with Alan Fitzgerald) (Trenton November 21, 2005)
Soul Driver (Portland August 11, 2005)
Spare Parts (Hamburg June 27, 2005)
Spirit In The Night (Copenhagen June 22, 2005)
State Trooper (Brussels May 30, 2005)
Stolen Car (Cleveland May 15, 2005)
Straight Time (Copenhagen June 22, 2005)
The Fever (Worcester October 20, 2005)
The Ghost of Tom Joad (Fairfax May 14, 2005)
The Hitter (Detroit April 25, 2005)
The Line (LA May 3, 2005)
The New Timer (Minneapolis October 12, 2005)
The Promise (Denver May 7, 2005)
The Promised Land (Detroit April 25, 2005)
The Rising (Detroit April 25, 2005)
The River (Detroit April 25, 2005)
The Ties That Bind (Asbury Park October 4, 2005)
The Wall (Norfolk November 11, 2005)
The Wish (E. Rutherford May 19, 2005)
This Hard Land (Detroit April 25, 2005)
(with Nils Lofgren) (Phoenix April 30, 2005)
Thundercrack (Philadelphia November 9, 2005)
(with Clarence Clemons & Steve Van Zandt) (Hollywood November 19, 2005)
Thunder Road (Minneapolis October 12, 2005)
Tougher Than The Rest (LA May 3, 2005)
Tunnel Of Love (Grand Rapids August 3, 2005)
Two Faces (Dallas April 28, 2005)
Two For The Road (Cincinnati August 1, 2005)
Two Hearts (Greensboro July 26,2005)
(with Steve Van Zandt) (Hollywood November 19, 2005)
Used Cars (Philadelphia November 9, 2005)
Valentine's Day (Atlanta July 23, 2005)
Waitin' On A Sunny Day (Detroit April 25, 2005)
(with Nils Lofgren) (LA May 3, 2005)
Walk Like A Man (Stockholm June 25, 2005)
When You're Alone (Buffalo July 18, 2005)
Wild Billy's Circus Story (Copenhagen June 22, 2005)
Wreck On The Highway (Fairfax May 14, 2005)
Youngstown (Detroit April 25, 2005)
You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch) (Hartford October 7, 2005)
(with Bruce Hornsby) (Norfolk November 11, 2005)
You're Missing (Buffalo July 18, 2005)
Zero & Blind Terry (Trenton November 22, 2005)

22 November 2005
THE FIRST GRAND FINALE
The first night in Trenton brought already a bunch of super rarities to the show, something cool and really unexpected. Opening with a tribute to Link Wray, Bruce did a very electric version of "Rumble". Later on he did two great piano songs: "Fade Away" and "Meeting Across the River". A bluesy version of "Saint in the City" followed. The next bunch of piano songs included "Two for the Road", "Santa Ana" and "Drive All Night". But the biggest surprise of the night was the debut of "Song to Orphans", a song still unreleased which he hadn't played live (that we know of) since the Max's Kansas City shows in New York in January of 1973. For it, he introduced Alan Fitzgerald (the mysterious keyboard player, in case you're wondering) and had him onstage playing the grand piano for this obscure song. Tonight, 2nd night in Trenton and last show of the Devils & Dust tour. What else is in the can Bruce? The Price You Pay, at last? Jungleland? Check out the full set list from last night's show in our set lists page.

Right: Steven, Clarence and Bruce in Florida last saturday.

20 November 2005
WHEN THE BIG MAN JOINED THE BAND...
Add two guests to a fabulous set list and what you get is a spectacular show. Last night in Hollywood, Florida, the Big Man joined the one-man band. But he was not alone, as he brought his sax and E Street Band buddy Steven Van Zandt and both joined Bruce for a mesmerizing "Drive All Night". Later on, Steven played during "Two Hearts" and both Clarence and Steven were onstage again for an encore of the 1973 classic "Thundercrack". Other highlights of the show were the debut of "Roll of the Dice" (at the piano) plus "Meeting Across the River", "Santa Ana" and "Fade Away". Check out the full set list of this great show in our set lists page. The Devils & Dust tour will finally come to an end on monday and tuesday with two shows in Trenton, New Jersey.

19 November 2005
GUITAR LEGEND LINK WRAY DIES AT 76
A danish newspaper has published that Link Wray, living in Denmark for the last two decades, passed away recently at age 76. Rockabilly legend since the late 50's, Wray recorded the album "Fresh Fish Special" with Robert Gordon in 1978. The album included the then unreleased Springsteen song "Fire", where Bruce himself played piano. Bruce joined Gordon and Wray several times onstage in 1977 in New York and Asbury Park (see photo, taken in NYC).

18 November 2005
EAST RUTHERFORD #2: CELEBRATING BORN TO RUN
With no signs of the cold, and back in great shape, Springsteen celebrated the 'Born to Run 30th Anniversary' release debuting two of the BTR songs at his second concert in East Rutherford: a solo piano version of "Meeting Across The River" on the main set, followed in the encores by a guitar/harp version of "Born to Run". But that wasn't all. Back in the set were the rarely performed "Used Cars", "Two for the Road", "Frankie", "Drive All Night" and "Thundercrack". Patti Scialfa made her D&D tour debut when she joined Bruce for "Brilliant Disguise". Check out the full set list of this great show in our set lists page.

See a video from the show at the Star Ledger website.

17 November 2005
EAST RUTHERFORD #1
Fighting a cold, with some tea, Bruce Springsteen delivered a strong performance last night in East Rutherford. Still included some of the recent surprising debuts such as "The Wall", "Drive All Night", "Santa Ana" and "Thundercrack", plus the second tour performance of "Backstreets", dedicated to Jon Landau, and an ukulele version of "Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street". Check out the full set list of this great show in our set lists page.

15 November 2005
IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING... AND NOW IT'S HERE
Bruce Springsteen's majestic Born to Run reissue box set is finally here, and it's even more amazing than you'd ever think! The brilliant documentary DVD reveals a lot of details about the recording of the album (including that fantastic footage of the actual recording in the studio) and the early years of Bruce's career. Read the Jon Landau interview on the New York Times for even more details and the story of how the footage was obtained (they do have now about 100 hours of vintage Bruce on film, including the legendary shows at the Bottom Line and The Roxy in 1975). On the same link you'll be able to see a clip of She's The One live from the Hammersmith Odeon. Plus, a fantastic sounding Born to Run audio disc, and the essential footage film as recorded live at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1975, shot with 4 cameras and recorded with stunning audio quality. Keep 'em coming Bruce.

SIRIUS RADIO ROCKS
And if haven't had enough, listen now to Sirius radio's E Street Channel, where not only you'll hear Bruce music 24-hours a day, but also a lot of rare, unreleased live concerts and studio outtakes, all with the Boss' approval. The channel has been airing unreleased takes of "Thunder Road" and "Jungleland", unreleased songs of all kinds (some never heard before, like "Lonely Night in the Park") and numerous live concerts, plus exclusive interviews with Clarence Clemons, Jon Landau, Little Steven and Bruce himself. Get right now a free online trial at Sirius.com!

14 November 2005
ATLANTIC CITY SPECIAL
Springsteen's return to Atlantic City included a bunch of rarities in a very long set which included the two Philly specials "Thundercrack" and "Santa Ana", plus "Drive All Night", "Sandy", "Fade Away", "Maria's Bed", "Janey Don't You Lose Heart" and "Brilliant Disguise". Check out the full set list of this great show in our set lists page.

11 November 2005
2nd DRIVE ALL NIGHT, 2nd BRUCE AT NORFOLK
Second tour version of "Drive All Night" tonight, and two Bruces onstage: Springsteen and Hornsby, contributing his keyboard skills on "You Can Look" and "Across the Border", the song which surprisingly closed the main set instead of "Matamoros Banks", left off the show for the first time on the tour. Other highlights tonight included "Point Blank", "Downbound Train" and a great set of encores with "Growin' Up", "Open All Night" and "Blinded By The Light", plus a surprising tour premiere: "The Wall", a song co-written with Joe Grushecky, still unreleased, and debuted at the two Doubletake benefit concerts in Somerville in February of 2003 (and a very appropriate choice for Veterans Day). Check out the full set list of this great show in our set lists page.

9 November 2005
FIRE ON THE FINGERTIPS
If "Drive All Night" needed 24 years to be heard again live, the songs debuted tonight at the second show in Philadelphia took a whopping 32 years! We're talking about two early days classics like "Santa Ana" and "Thundercrack", both at the piano (both from Tracks, or better say, both from the legendary boot Fire on the Fingertips), beautifully performed by Bruce, with a very extended sing a long ending to the latter, which he nailed. A tremendous concert which included rare performances of "Used Cars", "Independence Day", "Adam Raised a Cain" and "Janey Don't You Lose Heart". Check out the full set list of this great show in our set lists page.

8 November 2005
HEART & SOUL
24 years after its last performance, "Drive All Night" came backto life today at the first of two shows at the historic Spectrum arena in Philadelphia (proving that right now, everything is possible). And it was a hell of a version, with an extraordinary vocal performance and Bruce hitting every right note at the piano and receiving a thunderous standing ovation. "Born in the U.S.A." (done ala "Reason to Believe") debuted too, opening the show, which also included superb performances of "Fade Away", "Atlantic City", "Ain't Got You" and "Open All Night". Check out the full set list of this great show in our set lists page.

Left: the handwritten set list for the Philly 11/9 show.

5 November 2005
BACK TO BUSINESS
The Tampa show last Friday was a return to the regular "rarities" set. Leaving aside the "standard" set list that characterized the latest shows (up to the Boston filming), Bruce offered again in Tampa a mix of classic tour songs plus a good bunch of rarities, opening with The River's "Fade Away", and including not-so-often performed tunes such as "Be True", "Wreck on the Highway" and "Cynthia".

2 November 2005
THIS TIME IT'S FOR REAL: FLORIDA SHOW ON NOV.19TH
Fantasma Productions issued a press release where they confirm the new date (and new venue) for the cancelled Sunrise show:

Due to Hurricane Wilma, the City of Sunrise will not allow the Bruce Springsteen concert to happen this Thursday November 3 rd due to concerns for public safety.  The hurricane has caused widespread power outages including traffic lights therefore making travel nearly impossible. 

The show has been postponed and moved to the Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena in Hollywood, FL on November 19 th at 7pm.  All those who hold tickets for the November 3 rd show will have the opportunity to exchange your tickets at the point of purchase to ensure you seats at the new venue.  This will start Friday 11/4 at 5pm until Tuesday 11/8 at 3pm.  Tuesday 11/8 at 5pm the remaining unsold tickets will go on sale to the general public through the box office, all ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or call (561) 966-3309 or (954) 523-3309.

2 October 2005
FIRST FLORIDA SHOW POSTPONED
An official press release confirms the postponement of the first show in Florida:

SHOW HAS BEEN MOVED TO NOVEMBER 6TH

Sunrise, FL- Due to Hurricane Wilma, the City of Sunrise will not allow the Bruce Springsteen concert to happen this Thursday November 3rd due to concerns for public safety.  The hurricane has caused widespread power outages including traffic lights therefore making travel nearly impossible.  The City of Sunrise has assured us that the proper precautions are going to be in place by Sunday, November 6th for the fans to get to and from the concert unharmed.

All tickets purchased for the November 3rd date will be honored November 6th.  Refunds will be available at point of purchase for those who are not able to attend the new date.  Tickets are also available for sale for the new date at the box office, all ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com or (305) 358-5885, (954) 523-3309 or (561)-966-3309

UPDATE!!
According to the venue's website, the re-schedule is not definitive. From the Bank Atlantic website:

BANKATLANTIC CENTER EVENTS UPDATE: Wednesday, November 2nd's Depeche Mode concert has been cancelled due to area power outages and curfew limitations, tickets from the show will be honored Thursday, November 3 at Tampa's St. Pete Times Forum. Refunds will be available for fans that purchased Ft. Lauderdale tickets but are unable to attend the Tampa show. The Bruce Springsteen show originally scheduled for Thursday, November 3rd has been postponed. We are working to reschedule the date.

(thanks to David C. for the info)

and from Backstreets.com:

Update II: As of 2:45, the Miami Herald now reports that the Sunday makeup date isn't working out after all. Local promoter Fantasma tells the Herald: ''We're hoping to find a date in November, but it will all depend on Springsteen's -- and the venue's -- availability." Read "Springsteen show cancelled -- at least for now."

31 October 2005
BOSTON #2
The second show in Boston featured an excellent performance, with 17 different songs from the previous night. Hopefully we get soon to see the film that's been made at these Boston shows.

29 October 2005
BOSTON #1
In the first of two shows in Boston, presumably being filmed, Bruce offered a typical Devils & Dust tour set list, opening with "Idiot's Delight" and "Living Proof" and with many songs off the D&D album that hadn't been played often in the past two months, like "Silver Palomino", "The Hitter" and "Leah". The piano set included "You Can Look", "All That Heaven Will Allow" and classics like "The River", "Racing in the Street" or "Tougher Than the Rest".

28 October 2005
LIGHT OF DAY HITS THE ROAD
For the first time, Light Of Day will go on the road for a show at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California. The December 12th event will feature Wallflowers leader Jakob Dylan, Jesse Malin, Peter Case, Jimmy Lafave, Willie Nile, Dave Alvin, Scott Kempner and others.

If Hollywood isn't enough, Light Of Day has also gone international, with the announcement of a Light Of Day concert event Rome's Big Mama club on November 22nd.

Light of Day 6 is dedicated to Joan Dancy who succumbed to ALS after a valiant struggle. Joan was the fiancée of Terry Magovern and a good friend to many in the New Jersey music community. Joan loved music and we will celebrate her life with music. Net proceeds from Light of Day 6 will be donated to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation and the ALS Association's Greater Philadelphia Chapter for their patient support programs.

For the first time in Europe, starting from Rome, in collaboration with LOD and Aip (Associazione Italiana Parkinson) the LIGHT OF DAY – ITALIA will have its debut on November 22, 2005 at Big Mama club (www.bigmama.it ) in Rome.

To introduce and recreate the Jersey shore atmosphere, the event will start with author Ermanno Labianca, a Bruce Springsteen long-time fan and Jersey shore “adoptive son” (and also a friend of Bob Benjamin), who will present his new book “Real World - Sulle strade di Bruce Springsteen” (Real World: on the streets of Bruce Springsteen), a collaboration with photographer Giovanni Canitano (Arcana Books).

While reflecting on Bruce's new songs and paying homage to the legendary E Street Band, the book provides a passionate and stunning view of the Jersey Shore, through shows sites, streets, bars, theatres, sidewalks and faces that are part of Bruce Springsteen's “real world”. A photographic exhibition of Giovanni Canitano's best shots will be displayed at site, where also a benefit raffle will be held. The night will go on rockin' acoustic with Lorenzo “Miami” Semprini (previously seen on stage at Stone Pony for LOD 5). Following the Montecalvo “blood brothers” Andrea and Tony to lead their band, The Backstreets, unplugged. Antonio Zirilli and his band Thundercrack, reunited for the event, will close the event with an electric set of Bruce and Americana's favourites. A raffle with special prizes will be held.

Tickets can be purchased at box office and all the money raised will be donated to PDF and Aip. For further info email : lightofdayitalia@fastwebnet.it .

Light of Day 6 is produced by the Light Of Day Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and Concerts East.

Light of Day 6 is sponsored by Shop Rite. Razor & Tie Music is also a contributing sponsor.

27 October 2005
JOE GRUSHECKY ON NEW ORLEANS TRAGEDY
The latest song from Joe Grushecky is a powerful statement of the recent tragedy in New Orleans. Click below to download the song or the video.
MP3 Lake Pontchartrain
Video Lake Pontchartrain

25 October 2005
RICHMOND
Not much surprises in Richmond, but some welcomed come-backs, including "My Beautiful Reward", "Growin' Up, "Sandy", "Nothing Man" and "Incident on 57th Street".

23 October 2005
PROVIDENCE
Friday's show in Providence featured a set list more similar to the ones from the beginning of the tour, with songs like "The River", "For You", "Real World", "Part Man Part Monkey" or "Leah". Highlights included a piano version of "You Can Look", the wonderful "Valentine's Day" (dedicated to Jon Landau's daughter, Kate) and the ukulele version of "Growin' Up". Check out the full set list for this concert.

21 October 2005
THEY GOT THE FEVER
Right. They got the fever in Worcester last night. Both the song (tour debut, done at the piano and followed by "The Promise") and the stupid clapping fever. Bruce had to tell the audience: "Whoever is clapping during the songs is driving me up a fucking wall. I don't want to be the clapping nazi, but if someone does it in your section then give it to them". Guess what? That warning didn't help much to lower the moron factor. Set list wise it was another great selection, with "Across the Border", "The New Timer", "I Wanna Marry You", "I'm On Fire", "Brilliant Diguise" and a great piano set with "When You're Alone", "Racing in the Street" and "Lost in the Flood". During soundcheck time, Bruce tried out "Kitty's Back" on the autoharp. Check out the full set list for this concert.

18 October 2005
WE NEED HELP ON THE GUITAR... WHO IS THIS MAN?
Like in 1987. Same city, same band, same introduction... U2 were playing at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia last night when history repeated. During the encores they asked for some help and Bruce Springsteen joined them onstage to sing "People Get Ready" with Bono and trade guitar solos with The Edge. Patti Scialfa joined too for some vocals. The place went nuts with chants of "Brooooce". See more photos at the Concerts page.

The new "People Get Ready" lyrics, as sung by Bono:

'People get ready
Cos the boss is in town
He don't suffer no fools
Or kiss no clowns
The boy is from New Jersey
But he feels home round here
New York – they're gonna shed some tears.'
'People get ready
He's a funky brother
Plucking that old guitar
Like you know that he can
People get ready
Cos there is no other
Bruce springsteen is back in town'

'People get ready
For trouble and strife
You know the boss
Has brought the wife
People get ready
She's a little shy
But a red haired girl
Just a bit of encouragement
And we'll get her there

'Beautiful girl from the Jersey shore
With a voice like an angel
You know we love you some more
Walk like a Princess
And you talk like a gypsy
And I can't believe that you're
Gonna stand next to me'

17 October 2005
GET A TASTE OF THE HAMMERSMITH FOOTAGE... NOW!
Amazon is offering today exclusive footage from the upcoming DVD release "Hammersmith Odeon 75". Go now to www.amazon.com and watch a fantastic live performance of "Born to run", as recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon in London back in November 1975.

16 October 2005
VINTAGE SET LIST FOR MADISON, WISCONSIN
Long show in Madison, Wisconsin, full of songs from Springsteen's first two albums, including "Incident on 57th Street", "Lost in the Flood", "Growin' Up", "Wild Billy's Circus Story" and"Blinded by the Light", plus 3 off the Tom Joad album ("Across the Border" on pump organ, "Highway 29" and"The New Timer"). Check out the full set list for this concert.

14 October 2005
CHICAGO
Despite the lack of tour premieres, last night's show in Chicago was remarkable. An excellent vocal performance and a strong set list made for the night. Opening with "Idiot's Delight", highlights included "State Trooper", "Highway Patrolman", "This Hard Land", the autoharp version of "The New Timer", "Racing in the Street", "When You're Alone", the always welcomed "I Wish I Were Blind", and "Growin' Up" (with ukulele) on the encores. And yes, the moroning stage rush is back as security did nothing to stop it this time. Check out the full set list for this concert.

Left: the autoharp.

13 October 2005
THUNDER ROAD RESURRECTED
After what he called a "well deserved rest", "Thunder Road" came back and was premiered on this tour, at the piano. "The New Timer", off the Tom Joad album, debuted too (in the "Hitter" spot). Other highlights from last night's show in Minneapolis (the only 'real' theatre on this lef of the tour) include the opening with "Wreck on the Highway", plus "One Step Up", "Back In Your Arms", "For You" and a wild "Ain't Got You". Oh, and for the first time in a very long time, there was no stage rush. A brass barrier behind the first three rows made the job and had the morons go back to their seats. Check out the full set list for this concert.

10 October 2005
NO PREMIERES AT NASSAU COLISEUM
Despite the lack of tour premieres (for the first time in a very long time) still a very strong set list with "Stolen Car" (piano) in the opening spot, followed by "Idiot's Delight" and the always impressing "Living Proof". "Back in your arms" is done at the piano. "Johnny 99", back in the set after months, is done in the "Reason to Believe" style. "Darkness", "This Hard Land" and "My Best Was Never Good Enough" are back in the set, along with the recently premiered "I Wanna Marry You" (dedicated to a couple of spanish in their honeymoon) and "The Ties That Bind". Check out the full set list for this concert. A rumour has it that both Boston shows will be filmed by HBO. As we say, it's just a rumour at the moment.

8 October 2005
HARTFORD
Another intense and long performance full of ratities and two tour premieres: "Something in the Night" and "You Can Look". Fifteen song changes from the previous show that include 2 TOL songs, two organ songs to open ("Back in your arms" and "Wreck on the Highway", the return of "The Hitter" and a couple of observations from Bruce. After "Matamoros Banks": "Quit the fuckin' rush" and then during "The Promised Land": "I'll handle percussion!" (which brought a big laugh from the audience). Check out the full set list for this concert.

7 October 2005
ROCHESTER
The first "official" show of the fall tour gets an splendid premiere: "Independence Day" (performed at the piano) plus the usual amount of rarities: "Idiot's Delight" and "Living Proof" open the show once again, "The Ties That Bind" gets a second chance on the encores, and "Maria's Bed" and "My Father's House" get back on the set after a while. Check out the full set list for this concert.

5 October 2005
THUNDERCRACK! BRUCE IS BACK.
No, he did not premiere Thundercrack, though it was soundchecked. The show last night in Asbury Park brought back some rarities (Living Proof, Sandy, Be True) and four tour premieres: the opening "Idiot's Delight" (co-written with Joe Grushecky and released on Joe's album "Coming Home") plus "Atlantic City" (piano), "The Ties That Bind" (guitar) plus an encore with "I Wanna Marry You" (with ukelele). Check out the full set list for this great concert. Read the Asbury Park Press review of this show.

Left: Bruce with Linda outside the Paramount Theatre. October 4th. Photo credit: Anthony Citara.

4 October 2005
BRUCE LIVE ON N.J. RADIO STATION
Yesterday Bruce showed up at Brookdale College Radio Station in Lincroft, NJ, and performed two acoustic songs live on the radio in support for the radio station's pledge drive. The "90.5 The Night" program had Bruce perform "If I Should Fall behind" and "All The Way Home". The radio station issued today a press release, as follows:

Local artist shows his support for 90.5 The NIGHT

(Lincroft, NJ 10-03-05)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Bruce Springsteen stopped by the studios of Brookdale Public Radio this afternoon to show his support for the station's Fall Membership Drive. Bruce was able to spend over a half hour on the air with music director Jeff Raspe, playing some songs from both his latest studio cd as well as from his back catalogue on his acoustic guitar.

The platinum selling artist also spent part of the interview prompting the listeners to support 90.5 The NIGHT, the non-commercial radio station of Brookdale Community College, by either calling 732-224-2492, or online at 90.5thenight.org.

Springsteen, who is giving a benefit concert for the New Jersey chapter of the American Red Cross tomorrow in Asbury Park, credits the station for playing a wide variety of music, and even turning him onto new artists and songs.
http://www.90.5TheNight.com Membership Team

29 September 2005
BORN TO RUN BOX SET
Just take a look at this...

29 September 2005
BENEFIT SHOW ADDED ON OCTOBER 4th
The Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park will hold the first show of the final leg of the Devils and Dust tour. The show, just announced, is a benefit for the Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross. Tickets will be available on friday at 9am (ECT) through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone only. Local Ticketmaster numbers are (201) 507-8900, (609) 520-8383, (212) 307-7171 and 212-307-7200 (automated). Tickets are $100 each, with a limit of two per person; all are WILL CALL ONLY, with two forms of ID required to pick them up.

27 September 2005
OFFICIAL BORN TO RUN ANNOUNCEMENT
The big news just announced by Shore Fire Media:

COLUMBIA RECORDS TO RELEASE HISTORIC 'BORN TO RUN 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION' ON NOVEMBER 15
BOX SET WILL INCLUDE THREE SEPARATE DISCS INCLUDING A STUNNING DVD OF THE LEGENDARY 1975 HAMMERSMITH ODEON CONCERT; A DVD OF "WINGS FOR WHEELS: THE MAKING OF BORN TO RUN," WITH NEVER BEFORE SEEN ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE AND NEW INTERVIEWS WITH ALL THE BAND MEMBERS AND MANY OTHERS; AND A CD OF THE BRILLIANTLY REMASTERED 'BORN TO RUN'

Columbia Records will release the 'Born To Run 30th Anniversary Edition' box set on November 15. Personally supervised by Bruce Springsteen and Jon Landau, the box set includes "Hammersmith Odeon, London '75," an astonishing film of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's legendary 1975 concert at the Hammersmith Odeon in London; the new film "Wings For Wheels: The Making of Born To Run;" the classic album in remastered CD form; and finally, a 48 page booklet of previously unpublished photographs. With its two DVDs, the package offers approximately four hours of previously unseen footage.

"I believe that the combination of the great 1975 concert footage, the brilliant documentary of the making of the album and the dazzling remastering of 'Born to Run' add up to a nearly perfect storm of Bruce's music," said longtime manager Jon Landau.

Spanning roughly two hours and ten minutes, the November 18, 1975 concert at London's Hammersmith Odeon finds an epic performance of sixteen Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band classics, including "Thunder Road," "Tenth Avenue Freeze Out," "Jungleland," and "Born To Run," as well as such other favorites such as "Kitty's Back" and "Rosalita." The multiple-camera film of the complete concert will be available in its entirety and its original sequence, as newly edited by Emmy Award Winner Thom Zimny. "Hammersmith Odeon, London '75" is the only full-length concert film ever released of Bruce and the E Street Band's first 25 years.

Zimny's production team painstakingly cleaned the original negatives and digitally restored the footage, ultimately presenting this indispensable concert in vibrant color and detail. Producer Bob Clearmountain remastered and remixed the DVD in both stereo and 5.1 surround sound. Zimny has worked with Springsteen on several projects, including editing the Emmy-winning "Live in New York," the quadruple-platinum certified, Emmy-nominated "Live in Barcelona" and the "VH1 Storytellers" films. Clearmountain is the legendary mixer who has often collaborated with Springsteen over the last twenty- five years, most famously on 'Born in the USA.'

The ninety-minute documentary "Wings For Wheels: The Making of Born To Run" chronicles the definitive story of the creation of 'Born To Run,' from songwriting to production and beyond. "Wings For Wheels" boasts archival film never shown publicly, including substantial footage of Springsteen and the E Street Band recording the album, 1975 concert film and other footage shot between 1973 and 1975. The film also features exclusive footage of Springsteen playing solo piano and guitar versions of songs from 'Born To Run.'

In addition, "Wings For Wheels" incorporates newly filmed interviews with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, including former members who played on the album, as well as the production team. In newly shot footage from Asbury Park, NJ, Springsteen discusses his personal feelings about the making of the iconic album in great depth; the footage with Springsteen includes the musician reflecting on outtakes and unreleased tracks from the album for the first time since 1975. The DVD of "Wings For Wheels: The Making of Born to Run" ends with stunning bonus footage of three songs recorded live at Los Angeles' Ahmanson Theater in 1973: "Spirit In The Night," "Wild Billy's Circus Story" and " Thundercrack."

Finally, the box set will feature a CD of the newly remastered 'Born To Run,' as well as a remarkable 48-page photo album of previously unpublished photographs with an introduction written by Springsteen. This is the first time Springsteen has allowed any of his catalogue to be fully remastered and he enlisted his longtime mastering guru Bob Ludwig to handle the job. The newly remastered version presents the masterpiece with striking clarity and presence. Widely regarded as one of the cornerstone albums in rock and roll history, 'Born To Run' has been recognized by many international polls as one of the greatest albums of all time. It has sold nearly nine million albums worldwide. Of 'Born To Run,' which was originally released August 25, 1975, Rolling Stone wrote, "It is a magnificent album that pays off on every bet ever placed on him—and it should crack his future wide open."

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: "Hammersmith Odeon, London '75" Track Listing

1. Thunder Road
2. Tenth Avenue Freeze Out
3. Spirit In The Night
4. Lost In The Flood
5. She's The One
6. Born To Run
7. The E Street Shuffle/Having A Party
8. It's Hard To Be A Saint In The City
9. Backstreets
10. Kitty's Back
11. Jungleland
12. Rosalita
13. 4th Of July Asbury Park (Sandy)
14. Detroit Medley
15. For You
16. Quarter To Three

1. Bruce Springsteen
2. Roy Bittan
3. Ernest "Boom" Carter
4. Clarence Clemons
5. Danny Federici
6. Nils Lofgren
7. David Sancious
8. Patti Scialfa
9. Garry Tallent
10. Stevie Van Zandt
11. Max Weinberg
12. Jon Landau
13. Jimmy Iovine
14. Mike Appel
15. Eric Meola

"ALL THE WAY HOME" LIVE VIDEO
AOL Music has premiered the new Bruce Springsteen video off the Devils & Dust album. The clip is a live version of the song "All The Way Home" mixed with images of Bruce riding a horse. Check it out on AOL Music.

26 September 2005
"BORN TO RUN" REISSUE DUE IN NOVEMBER
Though it hasn't officially been confirmed, the spectacular "Born to run" reissue will most likely be released the second week of November, and will probably include 2 DVDs, one featuring the entire Nov.18 1975 concert at the Hammersmith Odeon, and a second DVD including a "Making of Born to run" documentary which would include new interviews with Bruce, the entire band and recording team, plus extensive archival photos, unreleased versions of songs and historic, previously unseen footage from the Springsteen vaults. As an added bonus, the set includes Bruce's historic 1973 performance from the CBS Records Convention in Los Angeles.

16 September 2005
"LIGHT OF DAY" BENEFIT CONCERTS ANNOUNCED
The Light Of Day 6 concerts have been announced for November 4th at the Stone Pony, and November 5th and 6th at Starland. On sale Saturday at noon. This year's event will celebrate the life of Joan Dancy. Joan is the late fiancé of our friend Terry Magovern, who has worked with Bruce Springsteen for more than 15 years. Joan passed away in July from ALS, and will be missed by the many people whose lives she touched.

The concerts will be held on Friday, November 4th, 2005 at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ and on Saturday, November 5th and Sunday, November 6th at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ. The Sunday concert will be a special Light Of Day / Writers In The Raw event, featuring well known singer/songwriters talking about and performing their songs acoustically.

Tickets for all three shows will go sale this Saturday, September 17th at noon through all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster Charge By Phone, Ticketmaster Online (www.ticketmaster.com), and Vintage Vinyl in Fords. Tickets for the Friday, November 4th Stone Pony concert will be available at the Stone Pony box office, while tickets for the Starland Ballroom shows will be available at the Starland box office. Three-day passes will be available through Ticketmaster outlets only.

Tickets are priced as follows:

Friday, November 4th at the Stone Pony (Doors 6pm):
$50 General Admission standing
$150 VIP General Admission Seating (Very limited!)

Saturday, November 5th at Starland Ballroom (Doors 5pm):
$75 General Admission standing
$150 General Admission VIP seating (Very limited!)

Sunday, November 6th at Starland Ballroom (Doors 6pm):
$50 General Admission standing
$65 General Admission seating
$150 VIP Upfront seating (Very limited!)

$165 three-day tickets entitle bearers to general admission for each Light Of Day 6 event.

The lineup for this year's series of concerts is currently being assembled. Confirmed artists include Soozie Tyrell, Joe Grushecky, Willie Nile, Garland Jeffreys, Jesse Malin, John Eddie and Jeffrey Gaines.

12 September 2005
BORN TO RUN REMASTER TO INCLUDE FULL HAMMERSMITH ODEON DVD
Though it hasn't been officially confirmed yet, the upcoming Born to Run 30th Anniversary remaster edition will include a DVD with the full, uncut 2 hour 9 minutes film of the show at Hammersmith Odeon on November 18th 1975. People who have seen it confirm it is the complete show and the quality is spectacular.

EXTRA DATES ADDED IN SOME CITIES
As tix went on sale last saturday, some concerts were added in key cities. These are the extra concerts:

T.D. Banknorth Garden, BOSTON, Ma. 30 Oct. 2005
Wachovia Spectrum, PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 9 Nov. 2005
Continental Airlines Arena, EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 17 Nov. 2005
Sovereign Arena, TRENTON, NJ 22 Nov. 2005

1 September 2005
OFFICIAL FALL TOUR DATES
As announced today, here's the final leg of the "Devils & Dust" tour. Some extra dates may be added later in some cities.

Tickets will go on sale thru Ticketmaster.

31 August 2005
SEE "STORYTELLERS" NOW
The spanish newspaper El Pais has the 8 songs from Storytellers now on their website. You can see all eight songs now at: EP3.

30 August 2005
FOR YOU: NEW BOOK DUE IN 2006
Bruce Springsteen has the reputation as one of the greatest live concert performers ever. He has touched millions of fans around the world for whom his music has been devotional, spiritual and most of all, inspirational. Springsteen's fans are renowned for attending multiple concerts in multiple cities around the world. The new book For You turns the microphone over to Springsteen's legendary fans and lets them express what this icon of rock and roll means to them. Authors Lawrence Kirsch and Howard Bloom need your help. Tell them your Springsteen-related story and it'll probably go into their book. Planned for publication in 2006 the book is simply called For You, and they are looking for your Bruce Springsteen stories to be a part of the book. They're looking for anecdotes, tales, vignettes, and here's the best part, you're free to offer special moments (both good and even those regrettable moments in time). What they're looking for is your Bruce Springsteen experiences that are so special to you that you'd like to share them with others. The book will also fearure tons of unseen photos by Lawrence Kirsch from the 70's to the present (plus many other photos submitted by fans). Check now their website for more complete information. Left: one of the photos by Lawrence Kirsch.

14 August 2005
SUMMER TOUR ENDS IN CANADA
With another excellent show in Vancouver, Canada, Bruce Springsteen ended his summer tour. Dates for a Fall tour in the East Coast are expected to be announced very soon. Last night in Vancouver Bruce debuted "Because the Night" on piano, and opened the encores with some early days stuff: "Blinded by the Light" and a piano version of "Sandy". Check out the full set list.

12 August 2005
BE TRUE
Just one tour debut for Seattle: Be True, at the piano. But still a very strong set with "Living Proof" on electric piano opening the show, plus "Frankie" and "Two For The Road", both at the piano, "Highway 29", "This Hard Land" and two songs off Greetings on the encores: "Growin' Up" and "For You" (guitar version). Check out the full set list.

11 August 2005
PORTLAND GETS SOUL DRIVER
Portland got a mix of songs performed in the last weeks (including phenomenal performances of One Step Up, Frankie, I Wish I Were Blind, Wild Billy's Circus Story...) plus the tour debut of "Soul Driver" to open the show. check out the full set list.

8 August 2005
FRANKIE DEBUTS IN MILWAUKEE
Another show, another spectacular set list and two tour debuts: "Shut Out the Light" on pump organ opening the show, and a brilliant piano version of "Frankie". Add to this half of the Nebraska album, three songs on electric guitar, two classics off Greetings from Asbury Park and a few rarities and you get a candidate to best show of the tour. Now, check out the full set list.

7 August 2005
BACKSTREETS DEBUTS AT THE PIANO
One of the most awaited debuts came to life last night in St. Louis when Bruce performed a great version of "Backstreets" at the piano. "I'm gonna fuck it up, so I'll never do it again", he said, though he nailed it and got an standing ovation. The wonderful Fox Theatre got another tour premiere ("County Fair"), plus another six set list changes, including the opening "Back In Your Arms", "Lucky Town" and "Wild Billy's Circus Story". Check out the full set list.

4 August 2005
GRAND RAPIDS
"Tunnel of Love", the last song to be debuted from that album, opened the show in Grand Rapids last night, with a wonderful rendition on electric piano. Two more tour debuts: "Sherry Darling" and "Saint in the City". Check out the full set list.

2 August 2005
THREE MORE... FOR THE ROAD
Another show, and three more tour premieres. Cincinnati got the debuts of "Two For The Road" (opening the show on electric piano), "Ain't Got You" (rockin' it with the electric guitar) and "Living Proof", one of the best songs off Lucky Town. Add to this piano versions of "Walk Like a Man" and "Janey Don't You Lose Heart" (both only the second time on this tour), plus "Open all Night" and "This Hard Land" opening the encores. At this rate, soon there'll be no songs to debut. Keep 'em coming Bruce.

1 August 2005
LIFTIN' UP
Columbus got a very special show last night, with 3 wonderful tour premieres. Surprisingly opening with "Lift Me Up" (first live performance ever) at the pump organ, and debuting "Back in Your Arms" (piano) and "Cynthia" (on guitar). This fabulous show also included some of his greatest ballads: "Lost in the Flood", "One Step Up", "For You" and "Valentine's Day".

29 July 2005
COMPADRES IN PITTSBURGH
Joe Grushecky joined Bruce onstage last night, introduced as an "old compadre". Both performed "Homestead" (the song they co-wrote for 1995's "American Babylon"), Joe sang, and played guitar and harmonica. Pittsburgh got another tour debut: "One Step Up", on 12-string guitar, plus a nice bunch of rarities: "Youngstown", "Two Hearts", "Growin Up" and "All That Heaven Will Allow".

28 July 2005
LET'S BE FRIENDS: JOIN THE FRIENDS OF THE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN SPECIAL COLLECTION
Greetings from the Asbury Park Public Library, home to the world's largest public collection of Bruce Springsteen books and magazines. In just four years, thanks to the generosity and passion of fans worldwide, The Springsteen Special Collection has grown to over 3,800 publications from 35 countries. Now, for the first time, you can get more involved by becoming a member of the organization that is in charge of this treasure trove, The Friends of the Bruce Springsteen Special Collection.

The Collection came about because fans around the globe donated publications from their private collections to the Special Collection. In that same spirit, The Friends invites you to visit our website at www.friendsofthespringsteencollection.org for details on becoming either a charter or an annual member. Members will receive Collection newsletters, a membership card, bumper sticker, and other benefits.

Most importantly, your membership will provide vital help to this fan community effort, as the Friends strive to improve this unique Springsteen archive in all respects: size, quality, archival methods, and ease of access. By joining you'll support the critical work of ensuring that these publications are preserved and available for future generations of fans, researchers and authors. You'll also help develop the Collection into a major research center that will encourage more people to visit Asbury Park, now and for years to come.

27 July 2005
TWO SHOWS ARE BETTER THAN ONE
North Carolina has had two shows, and both full of great moments. Last night's show in Greensboro got the tour premiere of "Two Hearts" and a great "If I Should Fall Behind" opening the show at the pump organ. Plus, the magnificient "Valentine's Day" (for the second time ever), "Galveston Bay", "Wild Billy's Circus Story" and two more songs off the great Tunnel of Love album: "All That Heaven Will Allow" and "Tougher Than the Rest". Oops, and the well deserved return of "Leah". Check out the full set list.

25 July 2005
BLINDED BY CHARLOTTE'S LIGHT
"Blinded by the Light" opened the encores at the Charlotte show, followed by "Wild Billy's Circus Story", both getting their second appearance on this tour. Other rarities from this show include "Nothing Man" and two tracks off Tunnel of Love: "When You're Alone" and "Two Faces". "Highway Patrolman" returns in a show with seven piano songs. Check out the full set list.

24 July 2005
VALENTINE'S DAY DEBUTS AFTER 17 YEARS
Atlanta has got the rare luck of getting world premieres. It was "American Skin" back in 2000, and now one tour debut ("Sad Eyes", at the piano) and the world live premiere of "Valentine's Day", the only song off the album Tunnel of Love that had never been performed live. Check out the full set list.

21 July 2005
BRIDGEPORT GETS THE LONGEST SET
27 songs, with 7 of them at the piano, including two tour debuts: "All That Heaven Will Allow" and "Nothing Man", plus a 12-string guitar version of "Spare Parts", and the rarely performed "The Promise" (dedicated to Jesse Malin) and "Lost in the Flood". In the audience: Jesse Malin and Suicide's Alan Vega. Check out the full set list.

19 July 2005
STORYTELLERS DVD DUE IN SEPTEMBER
According to Backstreets.com the Storytellers show that was taped in Red Bank in April, will be released as an official DVD on September 6th, including all 8 songs performed plus the Q&A session, for a total lenght of 2 hours.

THE INCREDIBLE BUFFALO SHOW
You think Bruce can't surprise you after so many set list changes in the last weeks? Well, check out the Buffalo set list in the Concerts 2005 page. 14 changes from the previous show, including 6 tour premieres: an acoustic "Prove it All Night" to open, the first "Darkness on the Edge of Town" since The Rising Tour, plus 4 "piano" tour debuts: "Sandy", "Leap of Faith", "When You're Alone" and "You're Missing". Plus some rarely performed songs to complete a fabulous set list: "Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street", "The Line", "If I Should Fall Behind" and "Black Cowboys".

18 July 2005
TOUR RESUMES IN NORTH AMERICA
After a little vacation we, too, resume our news service. Bruce Springsteen started the north american leg of his Devils & Dust tour with 3 splendid shows and constant and numerous set list changes. The first show in Ottawa, Canada, on July 13th (a show with a power outtage in the middle of the show), featured the marvelous piano version of "I Wish I Were Blind". The next concert, in Toronto, got 12 set list changes, including "Wild Billy's Circus Story", "Wreck on the Highway", "State Trooper", "Lost in the Flood" and the tour premiere of "Darlington County". Saturday the 16th the show moved to Albany, NY where Bruce performed "Cautious Man", "Real World" and "Spare Parts". See the full set lists in the Concerts 2005 page.

NEW MARSH BOOK DUE IN 2006
Dave Marsh, author of the famed biographies "Born to Run" and "Glory Days", plans to publish another Bruce book next year. "Bruce Springsteen: On Tour" will focus of Bruce's live performances and will include full colour pictures. Sandra Choron will be in charge of the art direction.

THE ICELAND SURPRISE
Coming back home on June 29th after the last european show in Berlin, Bruce's plane stoped at the Keflavik Int'l Airport in Iceland to re-fuel. While at the terminal, Bruce took his guitar and delighted the terminal's workers with a 6-song acoustic performance. At 2.am. on June 29th Bruce sang "Dancing in the Dark", "Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street" and some other songs, and chatted amicably with the airport's personnel.

28 June 2005
TWO FACES HAVE I
The continued changes in the set list and so many tour premieres raised a lot of expectactions for the last European show in Berlin. But today's surprises were not such: Tom Joad's "Sinaloa Cowboys" and "Hungry Heart" (duo with Wolfgang Niedecken) debuted in a show that began with a banjo version of "Adam Raised a Cain" and has included "Silver Palomino", "Two Faces", "All The Way Home" and "SPare Parts". A 2-week break will lead to the first D&D show in Canada, on July 13 in Ottawa.

27 June 2005
GROWIN' UP IN HAMBURG
The re-scheduled show in Hamburg tonight opened with "Downbound Train" again, and has featured another three tour premieres: "Janey Don't You Lose Heart" (on the piano), "Spare Parts" and, upon a fan's request, the 1973 tune "Growin' Up". Berlin will see tomorrow the last show of the European tour.

25 June 2005
MIDSUMMERNIGHT DREAM
Another spectacular performance tonight in Stockholm, with the longest show of the tour with 27 songs. "Cadillac Ranch" turned into "Ramrod" for the encore, which also included the premiere of "Blinded By The Light". The show included some more tour debuts: the opening "Downbound Train" performed at the pump organ, Tom Joad's "Across the Border", and a marvelous "Walk Like a Man" at the piano (after being soundchecked several times recenly). Other gems performed tonight: "Black Cowboys", "The Promise" and "Point Blank".

23 June 2005
IT WAS 24 YEARS AGO...
...during The River tour in 1981 that Bruce played "Fade Away" for the last time, until today. A great piano version of the song has been one of the highlights of the Goteborg show, along with "Highway 29", "Highway Patrolman", "Lucky Town", "Incident on 57th Street" or "Racing in the Street". The encores get twisted again and he does "Maria's Bed" after "Cadillac Ranch" and "Bobby Jean".

22 June 2005
THE SPIRIT OF COPENHAGEN
One more show, one more city and another set full of surprises. Still in the set: "I'm On Fire", "Incident", "Cadillac Ranch" and "All I'm Thinkin About", plus comeback rarity "Wish I Were Blind" and more tour premieres: "Straight Time" (by request), "Spirit in the Night" and "Wild Billy's Circus Story".

20 June 2005
TWO AMERICANS IN PARIS... AND ROTTERDAM
Elliott Murphy was at the Rotterdam show yesterday, but just to see and taste his first show on this tour (he later commented he thought the show was "fabulous"). Tonight in Paris he joined Springsteen onstage and the two american legends performed "Better Days". The last two shows have brought two fantastic performances and a lot of surprises. On Father's Day in Rotterdam Bruce debuted "Adam Raised a Cain" and sang (for the second time only on this tour) "My Father's House" and "Countin' on a Miracle". In Paris "Cadillac Ranch" debuted (in a similar style to the recent version of "Ramrod"), and again, like in Rotterdam, Bruce sat down at the piano for 6 songs. "Two Faces" and "For You" were the highlights in Rotterdam, replaced in Paris by "Point Blank", "Real World" and "Mary's Place". Two long, great shows.

16 June 2005
TWISTIN' THE SET LIST IN DUSSELDORF
A fantastic third night in Germany brings three tour premieres: the great "Wish I Were Blind" along with "Highway 29" and a piano version of "Mary's Place", in a show that also included two great classic ballands: "Incident on 57th Street" and "Racing in the Street". "All I'm Thinkin' About" stays in the set list and both "I'm On Fire" and "This Hard Land" get a main-set performance. "Bobby Jean" is in the encores in the "Land of Hope and Dreams" spot. On the bad side , the surprising early stage rush just after "The Hitter".

Photo: René van Diemen.

15 June 2005
FRANKFURT
The second show of the german tour brings another premiere: the piano version of "Countin' on a Miracle" in a show with a total of six piano songs ("Two Faces", "For You", The River", "Jesus Was an Only Son" and the rare "Lost in the Flood"), plus some unusual stuff like "Open All Night", "The Ghost of Tom Joad" or "All I'm Thinkin' About"). Next are Dusseldorf tomorrow and Rotterdam on Sunday..

13 June 2005
CAUGHT THEM POINT BLANK IN MUNICH
After a 6-day break Bruce is back in Europe and tonight's show in Munich brought two tour premieres: "Into the Fire" (opening the show) plus a piano version of "Point Blank". Both "Book of Dreams" and "Bobby Jean" make their european debuts. During a long soundcheck Bruce rehearsed some yet undebuted songs like "All That Heaven Will Allow" and "Countin' On A Miracle". Next stop: Frankfurt, this coming wednesday.

MORE NORTH AMERICAN DATES ANNOUNCED
The summer tour dates have been announced today. The same press release ends saying more dates will be added "later this year". Here's the complete summer tour itinerary:

Bruce Springsteen New North American Tour Dates

7 June 2005
MILANO: OPEN ALL NIGHT
A great set list in tonight's show in Milano, with the tour debut of "Open All Night", plus piano versions of "Wreck on the Highway" and "Lost in the Flood", and two rarely performed tracks off Devils & Dust: "Black Cowboys" and "All I'm Thinking About". Both "Brilliant Disguise" and "Lucky Town" remain in the main set.

BERLIN & HAMBURG SHOWS POSTPONED
According to the german promoter's website both shows have been postponed. No reasons given yet. These are the new dates:

Hamburg - June 27th
Berlin - June 28th

Photo on the right: Barcelona 1 June 2005. Copyright: fotofotos.com

6 June 2005
ROME
A couple of tour premieres in Rome: "Brilliant Disguise" and "Lucky Town". While one of Morricone's tunes was on the PA, Bruce entered the stage and opened with the banjo version of "I'm On Fire". Morricone was in the audience tonight.

5 June 2005
ITALIAN TOUR BEGINS...
...with a pretty good set which included the tour debut of the rarely performed "My Father's House". The show also included a 3-song piano set, another first for the tour. No news on the "moron factor/stage rush" yet.

3 June 2005
TWO MEMORABLE NIGHTS IN SPAIN
In front of very enthusiastic audiences Bruce delivered two strong, great performances that will long be remembered. "State Trooper" stays in the set, and we got European debuts for "My Hometown", "For You" and "Highway Patrolman". Highlights from both shows in Spain were the piano versions of "The River" and "Real World", and the hypnotic, sensational closing with Suicide's "Dream Baby Dream".
(Too bad a bunch of rude fans invaded the front rows both nights pushing and acting like animals. In Madrid Bruce aborted the ending for "Matamoro's Banks" due to these incidents. "You're not helping me work, son" said Bruce pointing to a fan who was flashing him in his face after the rush. Pathetic "fans". Good luck in Italy, Bruce)

30 May 2005
FIRST TOUR PREMIERE IN EUROPE
Tonight's show in Brussels got a tour premiere: State Trooper. The two shows in London, though no super rarities or new songs were performed, were an artistic triumph. As an anecdote, Bruce jumped to the first row during "Ramrod", leaving the crowd in ecstasy. Next show: Barcelona.

23 May 2005
EUROPEAN TOUR TO BEGIN TOMORROW
After the final show of the first US leg in Boston (where Bruce told the audience: "We'll be back to do this again...I'll be seeing my fans in New Jersey again, too") the European leg begins tomorrow with a show in Dublin.

20 May 2005
ALL THE WAY... OUT
Back home Bruce debuted "The Wish" at his East Rutherford show, which also included "I'm On Fire", "Ramrod" and "All The Way Home". During the show some morons at section 237 kept yelling and yelling, so Bruce had a few words to say... "Hey, why don' t you just shut the fuck up. Your money's at the door..". The noise didn't stop so Bruce added "Uh, if there's a problem up there, show those guys their money on their way out". Then Bruce says, "Ah, it's great to be in Jersey...."

18 May 2005
BACK AT THE TOWER
Thirty years after his last performances at the Tower Theatre in Philadelphia at the end of 1975, Bruce Springsteen returned last night to the old venue and delivered a strong performance with two tour premieres: an acoustic "Ramrod" opening the encores, and the live debut of "The Iceman", the Darkness outtake that was released on the Tracks box-set. After saying "This is something I recorded for the Darkness record, and have never played before... something special for the Tower" Bruce sat down at the piano and left everybody breathless.

16 May 2005
MORE SONGS OFF THE RIVER
As it could be anticipated from the songs rehearsed during soundcheck time in Fairfax, Bruce debuted last night in Cleveland another excellent and forgotten song off The River: Stolen Car, performed at the piano right after "Incident on 57th Street". Later in the set, another impressive duo at the piano: "Wreck on the Highway" followed by "Racing in the Street". The encores continue steady with the new "I'm On Fire", plus "Land of Hope and Dreams", "The Promised Land" and the concert closer, Suicide's "Dream Baby Dream".

15 May 2005
THREE TOUR PREMIERES IN FAIRFAX
And one of them was no less than "Wreck on the Highway", the excellent ballad from The River that hadn't been performed since The River tour in 1980/81 (except for a club performance with John Wesley Harding in 1994). "The Ghost of Tom Joad" and "Dry Lightning" also debuted in a 25-song set that again opened with "My Beautifuy Reward" and closed with "Dream Baby Dream".

12 May 2005
DREAM SHOW IN CHICAGO
After only a couple of weeks on the road Bruce is not only changing the set list every night, but keeps adding new tour premieres and even ending the show with a cover of Suicide's song "Dream Baby Dream", last night in Chicago. The song featured the pump organ (used to open the show with "My Beautiful Reward") and a synthesizer in the back. "I'm on Fire" debuted too, played with an electric banjo. "Paradise", "Incident on 57th Street" and "The Line" were also performed at this amazing show.

11 May 2005
NEW TOUR PREMIERES IN ST. PAUL
A spectacular show in St.Paul, where Bruce premiered "Book of Dreams" and"Paradise" (both at piano) and the first ever live performance of the Tracks song "A Good Man Is Hard To Find", dedicated to a police officer recently killed in the line. The 25-song set also included "The River", "Nebraska" and "Land of Hope and Dreams".

The Star Tribune published a fantastic interview with Bruce which can be read at the Star Tribune's website.

10 May 2005
WIN TICKETS FOR ROYAL ALBERT HALL
BBC radio 2 has set a contest for a pair of tickets to the May 28 Royal Albert Hall concert. The question to answer is simple: What was the name of Bruce Springsteen's 1973 debut album? Fill your answer at the BBC's website.

And some more great news: BBC also announced the May 28 concert will be recorded and broadcast on BBC-2 at a later date.

8 May 2005
DENVER GETS THE PROMISE
Tour debut of "The Promise" last night in Denver, which went straight into the piano version of "My Hometown". "Cautious Man" is back, played back to back with "Reno". Denver gets the longer show of the tour. A 26-song set with 5 encores.

7 May 2005
"DEVILS & DUST" VIDEO CLIP
A video-clip for the song "Devils & Dust" has been shown on various TV stations this week. The video was filmed by Danny Clinch at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park and includes live vocals.

6 May 2005
HOPES & DREAMS IN OAKLAND
A couple of premieres for the 3rd and last night in California: "Nebraska" and "Land of Hope and Dreams", in a set that included "Two Faces", "Empty Sky", "Racing in the Street", "Johnny 99", "All the Way Home" and the great opening with "My Beautiful Reward".

4 May 2005
THE BEAUTIFUL REWARD
Tour premieres keep popping up. Last night in L.A. (show #2 at Pantages Theatre) eight set list changes with five tour premieres. To open the show, "My Beautiful Reward" (accompanied by organ). Later, "The Line" and "Empty Sky" re-appeared, "The River" got the piano treatment and "All The Way Home" debuted live on this tour. Plus... guitar virtuoso Nils Lofgren guested again, this time for "Waiting On A Sunny Day". A great set list with a great, strong performance.
Check out the full set list.

3 May 2005
SHAKIN' UP THE SET LIST IN L.A.
The first of two shows in Los Angeles brought four new tour premieres: piano versions of "Incident on 57th Street" and "If I Should Fall Behind" (both formerly performed during the Rising tour), plus a new version of "Johnny 99" opening the encores. The biggest surprise was the inclusion of "Cautious Man" on the main set. The song (another one off Tunnel of Love) is a rare one, having been played only a couple of times back in 1988 during the TOL tour. Check out the full set list.

1 May 2005
NILS JOINS BRUCE IN GLENDALE,ARIZONA
Nils Lofgren was the second guest onstage on this tour. He joined Bruce last night in Glendale, to play dobro on "This Hard Land". Another premiere was the piano version of the rarely performed "Book of Dreams". Check out the full set list.

29 April 2005
THREE TOUR PREMIERES IN DALLAS
Second show of the tour. Texas. Three surprises. First the obvious "Galveston Bay" off Tom Joad. In the first encore Bruce was joined by texan songwriter Jimmy Lafave for a version of Woody Guthrie's "Oklahoma Hills", and last but not least, the tout debut of "Two Faces", in a beautiful piano version, with Bruce also doing the organ solo with his voice. Check out the full set list.

25 April 2005
TOUR KICKS OFF IN DETROIT
Bruce Springsteen started his "Devils & Dust" tour last night in Detroit with a 24-song set that lasted nearly two hours and a half. Two video screens on the sides of the stage helped everybody see every detail of the show. The set was similar to friday's rehearsal in Asbury Park plus the addition of "Black Cowboys" in the middle of the set and a 4-song encore. Check out the full set list.

23 April 2005
FORTHCOMING TV APPEARANCES
Bruce Springsteen's appearance on "VH1 Storytellers" premieres on Saturday, April 23, and will feature "Blinded By the Light," "Brilliant Disguise," "The Rising," "Thunder Road," "Devils & Dust" and "Jesus Was an Only Son." The one-hour Storytellers debuts on 4/23 at 10 p.m. Eastern and repeating at midnight (4/24, 12 a.m.), on 4/25 at 3 p.m., and on 4/27 at 1 a.m.

On Tuesday, April 26, at 8 p.m., VH1 Classic will air a special extended version of Storytellers.

VH1 Classic has declared Tuesday, April 26, to be "Bruce Springsteen Day" to mark the release of Devils & Dust, with videos, concert films, and "new interview moments with Springsteen himself exclusive to the channel." On Monday, April 25, VH1 Classic will play the new "Devils & Dust" video every hour at the top of the hour.

More TV and Radio Appearances:

Friday, April 22 - "Dateline NBC"

Bruce will discuss "Devils & Dust" and his upcoming solo tour! Also featured in this special interview will be "exclusive" live highlights of Bruce performing the title track from "Devils & Dust," as well as "All I'm Thinking About."

Monday, April 25 - "The Today Show" (NBC) - Interview profile with Matt Lauer.

Tuesday, April 26 - "The Today Show" (NBC) - Performances of "Devils & Dust" and "All I'm Thinkin' About."

Tuesday & Wednesday, April 26-27 - "Morning Edition" (NPR)
Interview with Renée Montagne as well as performances of "Devils & Dust" and "Jesus Was an Only Son."

22 April 2005
SECOND SHOW BRINGS FIVE CHANGES
You missed those legendary shows for the Christic Institute back in 1990? Don't worry, that old magic is back. This afternoon in Asbury Park Bruce performed "Real World" sitting at the piano. And not only that but also "Racing in the Street", in a show that debuted the controversial "Reno" plus "Waiting on A Sunny Day" and, yes, ohmygod, not again... "Bobby Jean". Check out the set list.

ASBURY PARK GRANDOPENING
The first of the two public rehearsal shows in Asbury Park included a 23-song set, not so different from the Joad shows, except for the new songs and the addition of the piano, which Bruce used for five songs. Beginning the show he reminded the crows that "Tom Joad rules are in effect" (and they complied). Check out the set list.

21 April 2005
LONDON TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW
Tomorrow at 9am (UK time) tix will go on sale for both shows at Royal Albert Hall. Here's the ticket info:
Seetickets (also by phone: 0871 2200 260)
Ticketline (also by phone: 0870 444 5556)
Royal Albert Hall - Phone only: 0207 589 8212.

ASBURY REHEARSALS
Check out the Concerts 2005 page if you want all the details about the songs rehearsed this week.

15 April 2005
TICKETS FOR ASBURY PARK SHOWS ON SALE 4/18
Bruce Springsteen will finish his current tour rehearsals with two shows at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, as he's been doing in previous tours. The shows will take place on April 21st (at 7.30pm) and April 22nd (at 2pm!). Tickets will be sold on April 18th at noon ($50 per ticket) by phone-only thru the following Ticketmaster numbers: (201) 507-8900, (609) 520-8383, (212) 307-7171 and 212-307-7200 (automated). There is a two-ticket limit per person, and you can only buy tickets to one show. All tickets will be picked up at will call, with 2 forms of ID.

BARCELONA TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY 4/21
Tickets are 64 or 74 euros and will be on sale by automated phone only (902 15 00 25). Two ticket limit, official ID required and will be linked to ticket. You'll need both the ID and the ticket to enter the venue. Tickets for Madrid will be announced and sold at a later date.

REHEARSALS IN ASBURY PARK
Internet reports indicate Bruce Springsteen is already rehearsing in Asbury Park since monday. Check out today's rehearsal info at the Concerts 2005 page.

TICKET ALERTS
Tickets for the show in Dublin on May 24th will go onsale this Thursday April 14th thru Ticketmaster.ie.
Tickets for the shows in italy in Milano, Roma and Bolonia go on sale monday April 18th thru TicketOne.
Tickets for Scandinavia: Goteborg tix go onsale on Monday April 18th at 9.00am. Limit of 2 tickets per person. Tickets will be available only queuing outside Scandinavium's ticketoffice or by calling "Got" events (031-81 10 20). For the Stockholm Show tickets will be onsaler at The Globe Arena and via phone (077-131 00 00). Sale starts at 09:00am.

11 April 2005
SPRINGSTEEN ROCKS THE PONY
Last night Bruce Springsteen rocked the Stony Pony once again. It was the annual Rumson Country Day School benefit show, with the Bobby Bandiera band (horn section included) plus guests Southside Johnny and Patti Scialfa. A long, hot show, with many classics from Bruce's catalog and a lot of covers. Check out the Concerts 2005 section for full set list and details.

8 April 2005
TICKETS ON SALE FOR U.S. AND GERMANY SHOWS
Ticketmaster in the U.S. put some tickets on sale today (Fairfax, Cleveland and Boston shows). Tickets for the shows in Detroit, Dallas, Phoenix, L.A., Denver, St. Paul, Chicago, East Rutherford go on sale tomorrow, Saturday April 9th. The tickets for the show in Philadelphia will be on sale on Monday April 11th. Prices range from $75 to $90, plus ticketmaster charges.

The tickets for all the german concerts are now on sale at the Eventim.de website, apparently all available and easy to get. There are four different prices: 62,25 €, 73,75 €, 85,25 € and 96,75 € for the best seats.

Additional info from Ticketmaster about premium seats:
"In the spirit of fair access to tickets for Bruce's fans, this event has placed a ""WILL CALL ONLY"" restriction on premium seating areas. When you order, you will see a type of ticket designated as ""Premium Seating / Will Call Only"". These tickets are in some of the rows that are closest to the stage. These tickets may only be retrieved through WILL CALL day of show; these tickets cannot be delivered via any other method. You will need to bring your government-issued photo ID and credit card you used to purchase the tickets to the box office window on the day of the show to retrieve these tickets. There is a lower supply of these types of tickets, which may decrease the likelihood of success in obtaining them. However, the actual likelihood is unknown, as demand may vary.

6 April 2005
LANDAU SPEAKS TO BILLBOARD
Jon Landau speaks to Billboard about the forthcoming tour:"Our hope is that sometime by the fall we will come back to the U.S. and make some additional appearances in our biggest Bruce markets". See the full article at the Billboard website.

OFFICIAL TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 6, 2005

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN SETS SOLO TOUR DATES

Bruce Springsteen will celebrate the release of his latest album, 'Devils & Dust' (April 26; Columbia Records) by touring the United States and Europe this spring. The tour will be entirely solo and Springsteen will perform in theaters and in arenas scaled down to theater format. This will be his first solo tour since the 1996-1997 'Ghost of Tom Joad' tour.

Columbia Records will release Bruce Springsteen's nineteenth album, 'Devils & Dust,' on April 26. 'Devils & Dust' was produced by Brendan O'Brien, who first worked with Springsteen on the acclaimed CD, 'The Rising.' The new album will be released in DualDisc format in the U.S.; the full album CD is on one side, and both a film directed by Danny Clinch and a bonus 5.1 surround sound mix of the album are on the DVD side.

Bruce Springsteen Spring 2005 U.S. and European Tour