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May 2013

bebelestrange: flowberry: (Springsteen cover)

Blogness on the Edge of Town: review of 'Rose... →

First of all, given that the proceeds go to the Dropkick Murphys’ Claddagh Fund to help victims from the Boston Marathon bombings, this EP would be worth buying if it was 12 minutes of amp feedback. But it just so happens it’s worth your time and money based on its merits — the three songs included here stand on their own as stirring Irish punk shout-outs, in addition to being a rowdy, roiling...

April 2013

Bruce Springsteen at the 2013 Kristen Ann Carr...

Via Wiretap Images (x) You can also see more pictures of the Gala at the official Kristen Ann Carr Fund facebook page (x)

Bruce Springsteen elected to American Academy of... →

Bruce Springsteen has already won the heart of Gov. Chris Christie and millions of other rock fans in his storied career. Now, the frontman of New Jersey’s most famous rock group will join a new rank of talent as the American Academy of Arts and Sciences elects him as one of its members. One of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies, the American Academy of Arts and...

BEST SPRINGSTEEN COVERS EVER, Volume 3 →

Deb stole my all-time favorite Springsteen cover in her recent roundup of covers, the first in our series. I’ve gone through phases of being so obsessed with Mary Chapin Carpenter’s “Dancing in the Dark” that I’ve almost forgotten what the original sounded like. She really makes the song her own and finds something in it that the listener may have missed in the original. That’s generally...

Burgers And Bruce: Beginner's Guide to 'Doing'... →

Some people seem a little bemused when I express my love for Bruce and the band, but I know that there are people out there who’ve been intrigued enough to do a quick You Tube search, or even better - buy a ticket. With this in mind I decided to put together a short guide for those people who will be seeing Bruce and the band in concert for the first time this year. After years of...

BEST SPRINGSTEEN COVERS EVER, Volume 2 →

Here’s another in the series of posts spotlighting favorite Springsteen covers chosen by the Blogness staff. Check back over the next week or so as each of our bloggers chooses five (or so) favorites — and let us know what we left out. This collection by Leann:

nevershavethomas answered your question: Happy Record Store Day! Did anybody pick up some… yesss, born in the usa and born to run! Excellent choices!

Gala Honors Music Entrepreneur Michael Solomon |... →

Tonight is the Kristen Ann Carr Fund’s “A Night To Remember” Gala in New York City. Various items are up for auction, including a Telecaster signed by Bruce himself! Click the link above to access the foundation’s website to learn more about the cause, and here to check out the items up for auction.

Happy Record Store Day! Did anybody pick up some Bruce vinyls?

Blogness on the Edge of Town presents: BEST... →

Er … OK, we will! If you’re anything like us, we know exactly what you need right now: A distraction! With that in mind, we’re kicking off a series of posts spotlighting favorite Springsteen covers chosen by the Blogness staff. Check back over the next week or so as each of our bloggers chooses five (or so) favorites — and let us know what we left out. Up first, Deb captures the mood of the...

just-gene: Bruce Springsteen I Ain’t Got No...

After seeing the outpouring of support following Danny’s death, Bruce Springsteen, the E Street Band, Danny’s family and Dr. Chapman decided Danny’s vision could make an even greater impact. Together with Debra and Leon Black, founders of the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) they created the Danny Fund to bring melanoma to the forefront of public awareness and to fund research...

Friends in high places! Bruce Springsteen, Robert... →

Rita Wilson has a successful career as an actress and director, but is now turning her attention to nurturing a music career.

Bruce Springsteen Photos: Backstage After Rita... →

(EXCLUSIVE ACCESS) 54 Below’s Chef Andre Marrero poses with Bruce Springsteen backstage following Rita Wilson’s performance at 54 Below on April 15, 2013 in New York City.