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2005
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Updated: 6/10/05
2004
SWINGIN TO THE RIGHT?
Checking in on the state of the swing-state tour.... planning continues for
concerts featuring Springsteen and others to begin in October. No official word
yet, but we're getting closer: as of late last week, according to Sunday's Los
Angeles Times, "the formal announcement was scheduled for Aug. 4 in New
York."
Until then, here's how the L.A. Times describes what's shaping up:
"Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, R.E.M., Pearl Jam and a deep roster of other rock stars will unite for politically minded concerts this fall that will give voice to dissatisfaction with the Bush administration.
"The all-star rock shows, which are expected to begin in October and target campaign swing states, are in the planning stage but were confirmed by half a dozen music industry sources who spoke on condition of anonymity.
"Insiders disagree on the unifying rhythm of the celebrity coalition. Some say it is the promise of the John F. Kerry candidacy, but at least one emphasizes the fear of President Bush's reelection. 'There is a range of feeling about Kerry,' the source said, 'but a uniform belief that Bush must go.'..."Other artists expected to join the lineup include [Steve] Earle, the Dave Matthews Band, the Dixie Chicks, Bright Eyes, Ani DiFranco, Death Cab for Cutie and International Noise Conspiracy. There also are reports that Bob Dylan and James Taylor may be part of the bill."
If you're worried about all those acts taking up precious Boss Time, fear not: rather than all the artists being on the same bill, sources tell Backstreets that numerous concerts will likely take place throughout each state on a given night, with different artists in various venues/cities. How about Bruce and R.E.M. for starters? Could be the beginning of the tour as we'll know it-- and we feel fine. More as it comes in.
July 25, 2004
ROCKIN' WITH JOE TILL A QUARTER AFTER TWO!
Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ, July 17, 2004
In his first summertime appaerance, Springsteen made a late night appearance at the Stone Pony to help out his old-time friend Joe Grushecky. Bruce jumped on stage about 1am and played nearly 90 minutes with Grushecky. Songs included Homestead, Never Be Enough Time and Springsteen's Murder Inc, Johnny 99 & Code Of Silence. Prior to that Bruce had been buying drinks for customers at the Pony's back bar. Wish we had been there for that one! See our Setlists page for more details!
July 18, 2004
RECONSIDER ME: BRUCE, DYLAN, ON ZEVON TRIBUTE
Springsteen and the E Street Band paid tribute to the late, great Warren Zevon last fall in Toronto with a performance of "My Ride is Here" - and that Rising tour performance will soon be part of an official Zevon tribute album. Slated for the fall on Artemis, the album is co-produced by Zevon collaborator Jorge Calderon and Warren's son Jordan. The tributee even had a heads-up, as Calderon told the L.A. Times: "I even spoke to Warren about it, and he was totally, 'Not while I'm still here.'... But we already had the idea between Jackson [Browne] and myself and Artemis." Also paying respects will be Browne, the Pixies, Steve Earle, Don Henley, Adam Sandler doing "Werewolves of London" (!), and Bob Dylan doing "Mutineer."
July 18, 2004
ALL THESE RUMORS, SURROUNDIN' ME EVERY DAY
A reality check, as chatter builds about fall concerts
Rumors have been swirling that Springsteen plans to hit the road in just a few months. The International Herald Tribune, in an interview with James Taylor, mentioned that "performances in swing states with such acts as the Dixie Chicks, Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi are planned." Cindy Adams' gossip column in the July 13 New York Post reported that Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen are planning a 30-city tour together. Of course, the Post is also the paper that announced the wrong running-mate for John Kerry on their front page. We think Cindy's got this one wrong, too.
Backstreets does its best not to trade in rumors -- we'd prefer to be
your Skeptical Eye for the Boss Guy. But for the sake of fair warning, let's
separate fact from fiction: something does seem to be in the works. Several
sources tell Backstreets that Springsteen is planning shows in October
with the E Street Band, likely a short string of concerts with additional
artists on the bill. With details in flux, and nothing guaranteed, we'll be
looking for an official announcement to set things straight and give the full
scoop. But for now: Dylan? Doubtful. 30 dates? Highly doubtful. Keeping the
first two weeks of your October free? Not a bad idea.
Update: Further murmurings from the Detroit Free Press (which quotes Springsteen spokesperson Marilyn Laverty: "There has been discussion of Bruce doing some shows, but nothing is firm.") and the Arizona Daily Sun... we'll keep you posted on what shakes out.
Updated July 18
UNPLUGGED DVD UNPLANNED FOR FALL
The last of his home videos to make the DVD switch, Springsteen's 1992 In Concert: MTV Plugged has been available only on VHS and laserdisc since its 1993 release. Both formats are currently out of print -- but it's finally coming to DVD this fall. 1992-'93 Band detractors may roll their eyes, but "Living Proof" alone makes this one a keeper. This first release of "Light of Day" still rocks, and acoustic junkies get "Growin' Up," "Thunder Road," and "Red Headed Woman."
Look for the DVD release of Plugged in September in the UK, and October in the US. No extras are planned, but if anybody involved is listening: we hope the DVD will at least present the laserdisc version, which added "Roll of the Dice" to the VHS track listing.
July 9, 2004
THIS TRAIN CARRIES... WINNERS? LOSERS?
Guess we'll see come November
As John Kerry took the stage yesterday to announce John Edwards as his running mate, it was to the sound of Springsteen. Thankfully not "Born in the U.S.A.," but the arguably more apropos "Land of Hope and Dreams." As political themes go, it's semi-obscure -- how many people besides Springsteen fans know that song? Perhaps a few more will if they try to make it the "Don't Stop" of this year's campaign. Of course, Edwards did name The Essential Bruce Springsteen as his favorite album, and Kerry picked "No Surrender" as his favorite song. The Kerry/Edwards campaign's official stance on whoring and gambling has yet to be clarified.
July 7, 2004
SAVE THE PALACE UPDATE
WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE PALACE? Many Palace supporters & fans from the Springsteen community have come together to save this Asbury Park landmark. But time is running out! Plans are rapidly heading towards the demolition of the Palace Amusements complex, which is to be replaced in part by a new structure which present owners say would be built "in the spirit" of the original building. Check out our Save The Palace page for new developments on the fate of the Palace, and what you can do to help.
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