while i thought it was cool that Bruce and he band ignored the 'Unplugged' format after one song and played full band for the rest, Wikipedia says that Bruce lost confidence in the band after one song and changed to electric right there and then. Is that true??
I don't know anything about Bruce losing confidence in that band at that moment. I believe he just went with how things should be at that time. I watched it unfold on TV and it was awesome, despite new band members - it still is today as far as I am concerned.
Now, i can also understand that a lot of loyal fans may not have been so happy when Bruce dissolved the E Street Band and played with a sessions band, but was it really that bad?
The band wasn't bad - it was different. The controversy surrounded the fact that Bruce was not with his childhood buddies anymore - some considered him a flatleaver (a Brooklyn term) - left his friends flat and moved on to other things. Bruce had said numerous times in various interviews that at that time he needed to explore other avenues, and some of the E-Streeters wanted to do the same. I saw several shows on the HT/LT tour, and all shows were amazing. TGTJ tour was amazing to me as well, and that was just Bruce alone. MHO
I happen to think a bunch of tracks from Lucky Town and Human Touch are some of his best songs, even if they are more optimistic in sound. Were fans really that appalled by the new sound back in 1992? Was it such a bad thing that Bruce sounded happier?
I don't thing it was appalling - once again, some people didn't want to accept the change. The sound was different. Back-up singers were there. the classic "Jersey sound" was not as it was. There are some very classic songs that Bruce has re-worked over the years from those albums. "If I should Fall Behind" "Lucky Town" "Real World" and Just Another Roll of the Dice" are some. My fave personally is "I Wish I were Blind."
In a way, i feel lucky because it's only in the last year or so that i've become a big Springsteen fan so i missed all the controversy.
As a long-time Bruce fan, I personally feel that without all the change and controversy, the come-back tour in 1999 was all the more sweeter, and the band has evolved in ways they never would have if they had stayed together - comfy in one situation for all that time i.e. Steve - Sopranos, Max - Conan, etc.
One more question - how bad was the apparent 'controversy' in 2000 when Springsteen debuted 'American Skin'?
It was bad in the beginning. People who didn't read the lyrics and understand the meaning of the song took Bruce as siding against the cops. There were policemen who boycotted the shows and who got up and left the show when the song was being performed. There are people to this day that don't like the political side of Bruce (Kerry, VFC as well) and became "lesser fans" as his likes and dislikes became evident. Amadu Dialo's mom was at one of the MSG performances of American Skin at the time. It was all over the papers. Some fans didn't like that either. But - once again, they really didn't understand the true meaning of the song.
p.s. I watched the Amnesty International DVD from 1988 for the first time last night, and the performance of Twist n' Shout may be the single greatest thing i've ever seen from any musical act ever.
Bruce is the greatest musical performer as far as I am concerned (but then again, I am quite biased). His talent, charisma, and pure energy evoke natural emotions in people. He has an ability to make you relate to him on a personal level, no matter what he has to say. Twist 'n' Shout was a staple cover for Bruce in the early days. I have witnessed it many times. My personal fave was New Year's Eve, 1980 (I said this once before on this thread.) He danced his heart out with the rest of us.
Anyway, I hope I have helped you in some way. Welcome to Bruce's fan base. Go over to backstreets.com on BTX - there are plenty of brains to pick over there as well.
i just pulled up ticks for Giants Stadium ( WEDS ) but threw them back cuz i didnt know if i was " settling "
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Only about a month until Hershey! I can't wait... my dad and I went to both Philly shows last fall and they were amazing, but our seats were terrible... but we've got GA tix for Hershey. It's gonna be unbe-fuckin-lievable!
It's a town full of losers and I'm pulling out of here to win
NY's Rock Experience," 101.9 RXP, is calling itself "NY's Boss Experience" for an extended weekend, today through Sunday. In addition to beefing up their Springsteen airplay, the'll also be giving away Giants Stadium tickets over these four days. Go to 1019rxp.com to request three Springsteen tracks, and you'll be automatically entered to win tickets. And on Monday, morning show host Matt Pinfield will be giving awa y pit passes to one of the shows. Stream the station here to listen.
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AUCTIONS AND MORE FOR GIANTS STADIUM
With only three shows left in Europe, Springsteen and the E Street Band's three-night homecoming stand at Giants Stadium is just ten days away. For the July 27, July 28, and July 31 shows, tickets may still be available through Ticketmaster (300 levels popped up for the last two shows when we checked), but if you want to go a different way...
Expensive tickets to be sure, but they come with quite a bonus... The winning bidder for Max Weinberg's completely restored 1957 Corvette on eBay -- man, is that a beauty! -- will also receive four complimentary tickets and VIP backstage passes for their choice of the three New Jersey shows. Auction ends July 23.
Also on eBay, Jon Landau Management has donated a pair of tickets with E Street Lounge pases to a Giants Stadium show of the winner's choice, with all proceeds benefitting the Skin Cancer Foundation. Tickets are either in the general admission pit or first tier loge section, bidder's choice. Visit http://www.skincancer.org for more information. Auction ends July 21.
As usual, check Charityfolks.com for a number of Springsteen ticket auctions -- right now they have pairs with E Street Lounge passes up on the block for July 27 and July 31, benefitting Farmers Against Hunger and Paterson Habitat for Humanity.
"NY's Rock Experience," 101.9 RXP, is calling itself "NY's Boss Experience" for an extended weekend, today through Sunday. In addition to beefing up their Springsteen airplay, the'll also be giving away Giants Stadium tickets over these four days. Go to 1019rxp.com to request three Springsteen tracks, and you'll be automatically entered to win tickets. And on Monday, morning show host Matt Pinfield will be giving awa y pit passes to one of the shows. Stream the station here to listen.
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For one night, the Lakewood BlueClaws become the BruceClaws
Next weekend, Bruce and the E Street Band return to New Jersey with a homecoming stand at Giants Stadium. To help gear up, this coming Friday night, July 25, the BlueClaws -- Lakewood, NJ's Minor League Baseball team -- are celebrating with Bruce Springsteen Night at FirstEnergy Park. And they're going all out, wearing these custom BruceClaws jerseys, created with special permission from Minor League Baseball. After the game, the jerseys will be auctioned to benefit the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean County.
Plus: nothing but Bruce playing over the PA all night, a Bruce-signed baseball raffle, Giants Stadium ticket giveaways, and more. General admission/lawn tickets are currently available at the ballpark ticket windows or by calling 732-901-7000 (option 2). For the general admission seating, fans can bring a blanket or a beach towel to spread out on the lawn overlooking the outfield, however no chairs are permitted.
And as an added perk available only to our readers, mention "backstreets" at the time of purchase (phone or in-person only) and receive a voucher for a free hot dog, bag of chips and small soda with each ticket purchased. So go enjoy an evening of The Boss and baseball... and eat for free!
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I don't know anything about Bruce losing confidence in that band at that moment. I believe he just went with how things should be at that time. I watched it unfold on TV and it was awesome, despite new band members - it still is today as far as I am concerned.
The band wasn't bad - it was different. The controversy surrounded the fact that Bruce was not with his childhood buddies anymore - some considered him a flatleaver (a Brooklyn term) - left his friends flat and moved on to other things. Bruce had said numerous times in various interviews that at that time he needed to explore other avenues, and some of the E-Streeters wanted to do the same. I saw several shows on the HT/LT tour, and all shows were amazing. TGTJ tour was amazing to me as well, and that was just Bruce alone. MHO
I don't thing it was appalling - once again, some people didn't want to accept the change. The sound was different. Back-up singers were there. the classic "Jersey sound" was not as it was. There are some very classic songs that Bruce has re-worked over the years from those albums. "If I should Fall Behind" "Lucky Town" "Real World" and Just Another Roll of the Dice" are some. My fave personally is "I Wish I were Blind."
As a long-time Bruce fan, I personally feel that without all the change and controversy, the come-back tour in 1999 was all the more sweeter, and the band has evolved in ways they never would have if they had stayed together - comfy in one situation for all that time i.e. Steve - Sopranos, Max - Conan, etc.
It was bad in the beginning. People who didn't read the lyrics and understand the meaning of the song took Bruce as siding against the cops. There were policemen who boycotted the shows and who got up and left the show when the song was being performed. There are people to this day that don't like the political side of Bruce (Kerry, VFC as well) and became "lesser fans" as his likes and dislikes became evident. Amadu Dialo's mom was at one of the MSG performances of American Skin at the time. It was all over the papers. Some fans didn't like that either. But - once again, they really didn't understand the true meaning of the song.
Bruce is the greatest musical performer as far as I am concerned (but then again, I am quite biased). His talent, charisma, and pure energy evoke natural emotions in people. He has an ability to make you relate to him on a personal level, no matter what he has to say. Twist 'n' Shout was a staple cover for Bruce in the early days. I have witnessed it many times. My personal fave was New Year's Eve, 1980 (I said this once before on this thread.) He danced his heart out with the rest of us.
Anyway, I hope I have helped you in some way. Welcome to Bruce's fan base. Go over to backstreets.com on BTX - there are plenty of brains to pick over there as well.
thanks for all the info, it is greatly appreciated!
I'll never pay any attention to the negative folks who don't seem to understand things. I am in love with anything Springsteen at the moment and digging up all this classic old footage that i have never seen before is so much fun!
Bruce and the band seemed to have so much fun in those BITUSA shows, it's ridiculous. Well, Bruce seems to always have fun, it's so much fun to feel the joy coming out of the screen and the speakers.
"This town deserves a better class of criminal... and I'm gonna give it to them."
thanks for all the info, it is greatly appreciated!
Bruce and the band seemed to have so much fun in those BITUSA shows, it's ridiculous. Well, Bruce seems to always have fun, it's so much fun to feel the joy coming out of the screen and the speakers.
This is always the case with Bruce, no matter what seems to be going on in his head at the time. Once again, welcome to "Bruce world." Enjoy...:)
just got 2 tix for the gillette 8/2 show...awesome seats are now dropping on ticketmonster!!!
yeah
very good seats have been dropping all week for these and giants stadium.
this rocks !
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Not only did Henrik Lundqvist take in a Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band show this week in Stockholm, but before the concert, the Rangers goalie met his musical hero. "It was a great experience!" Henrik said.
......" The Ranger had a homecoming,......"
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Ok, seriously, is Born To Run one of the most amazing albums ever recorded???
I pull it out once a month at least and just think wtf??? How can someone be this aweseome??? And just keep getting better?
Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
Ok, seriously, is Born To Run one of the most amazing albums ever recorded???
I pull it out once a month at least and just think wtf??? How can someone be this aweseome??? And just keep getting better?
* Gate A - entry for patrons holding tickets in lower tier (100 level), mezzanine (200 level) and upper tier (300 level)
* Gate B - entry for patrons holding tickets in lower tier (100 level), mezzanine (200 level) and upper tier (300 level)
* Gate C - ONLY GATE FOR FIELD AND GA ENTRY - entry for patrons holding general admission (GA) and field tickets (sections 1-15)
* Gate D - will call / reservations; ticket sales after 5:30 PM (night of concerts only); drop line; bus loop for NJ Transit from Port Authority; entry for patrons holding tickets in lower tier (100 level), mezzanine (200 level) and upper tier (300 level)
* Patrons with Disabilities - holding tickets in the lower tier (100 level) should enter at gates B or D; field level tickets enter at Gate C
WILL CALL / RESERVATIONS
1. Pick-up at Giants Stadium gate D (windows 9-13). Windows will open at 2:30 PM for Sunday, July 27 show and 5:30 PM for Monday, July 28 and Thursday, July 31 shows.
2. Tickets available for pick-up at windows 9-13 will be for that night's performance only. Tickets for all other dates can be picked up at the IZOD Center Box Office during regular business hours (Monday - Friday 11 AM - 6 PM). The IZOD Center Box Office will be closed Sunday, July 27.
TICKET SALES
1. Tickets can be purchased at the IZOD Center Box Office, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, online at ticketmaster.com and charge-by-phone at 201-507-8900 and 212-307-7171.
2. On the actual day of a concert, tickets for that show will be available at the IZOD Center Box Office from 11 AM - 5 PM and through Ticketmaster until 5 PM. Ticket sales for that day's show will then move to Giants Stadium gate D (windows 6-8) at 5:30 PM.
3. Cash only for tickets purchased at the IZOD Center and Giants Stadium Box Offices. No credit cards. ATM's are available onsite.
4. The IZOD Center Box Office will not be open on Sunday, July 27.
ENTRY PROCEDURES
1. There are four gates at Giants Stadium: A, B, C and D. All gates will open at 6:00 PM to allow entry into the stadium. Patrons with tickets located in lower tier (100's) mezzanine (200's) and upper tier (300's) may enter through gates A, B or D.
2. All patrons with field tickets (reserved sections 1-15 and General Admission) must enter through gate C only. Entry to Giants Stadium with field and GA tickets will be denied at gates A, B and D.
GENERAL ADMISSION LINE
1. All General Admission tickets will go into the "pit" on the field at the front of the stage.
2. 3 PM - On the day of a show, sequentially numbered wristbands will be distributed beginning at 3 PM at gate C. Wristbands will be distributed until 4:30 PM.
3. 4:30 PM - A starting number will be randomly picked at 4:30 PM, announced and displayed on a placard at gate C. No more wristbands will be distributed once the number is announced.
4. 4:30 PM - All fans with GA tickets and a wristband should begin lining-up in numerical order beginning with the announced number. The line will be escorted into the GA pit area in front of the stage at approximately 6:00 PM.
5. If you arrive after the wristbands have been issued, you must line-up behind those with numbered wristbands. Those who arrive after 4:30 PM will receive their wristband for the pit as they go through the turnstile.
6. One wristband per patron.
7. A wristband and a General Admission ticket are required to enter the GA area in front of the stage.
8. The starting number will be drawn randomly at 4:30 PM by a fan. The fan holding the wristband that matches the starting number drawn will be first in line (i.e. if #'s 1 - 100 were issued and number 10 was drawn, the line would start with 10, then 11, 12, 13 through 100 then 1-9). When the starting number is announced, the line will shift accordingly.
9. The purpose of the random number distribution is to insure that all fans have the same chance of being first in line, eliminating the need to camp out. This policy also helps to insure patron safety and provides for effective crowd control.
10. Anyone who receives a numbered wristband has a chance to be first in line!
TICKET RESALE
1. In accordance with New Jersey state law, the maximum resale value is an additional 20 percent of the face value of the ticket (excluding service charges).
2. Anyone trying to resell tickets for a greater value is subject to arrest.
DROP LINE
1. If fans still wish to wait in a drop line for the possibility of late-release tickets, the drop line will be located at gate D at Giants Stadium.
2. Sequentially numbered wristbands will be distributed beginning at 3 PM to maintain line order. This is not a random process. Line will be set on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. There is no guarantee of tickets being released for any night of the concert series.
4. Tickets, if available, can only be purchased with cash. No credit cards.
5. One wristband per patron. A wristband only guarantees you a place in line. It does not guarantee you a ticket to purchase.
ADMISSION POLICIES
1. Due to heightened security measures at the gates, we strongly urge all guests to arrive at the Stadium as early as possible to avoid entrance delays.
2. All seating within Giants Stadium is reserved for guests holding valid tickets.
3. Physically challenged guests requiring assistance (Gates B and D) should contact a Guest Services Representative at the gates or Mike Smith, ADA Manager, in advance, at (201) 935-3900.
4. To determine where your seat is within a section, remember that the "higher numbered seat is closer to the higher numbered section." So, if you have seat 1 in section 111, you are on the aisle next to section 110 and seats 2, 3, 4, etc. will be going towards section 112. If you have seat 1 in section 222, you are on the aisle next to section 221 and seats 2, 3, 4, etc. will be going towards section 223. For field seating, same rule applies.
5. Exit/Re-entry into Giants Stadium is not permitted. All guests entering the Stadium are subject to search. Refusal may be grounds to prohibit admission.
PERMITTED ITEMS (all items are subject to inspection)
The following items may be brought into Giants Stadium: plastic bottles of water (one bottle per fan with cap removed), binoculars, small purses and fanny packs, seat cushions and Aramark bags containing just-purchased merchandise.
SIGNS
All of us have been enjoying the signs and banners with song requests. And we appreciate that the U.S. stadium shows may loom epic in your imaginations, inspiring grand and vibrant art. Please show respect for those in the crowd whose views of the stage may be blocked by your signs by keeping them to a reasonable size and displaying them for only short periods of time.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The following items may not be brought into Giants Stadium: cameras (of any type), video cameras, recording devices, large bags, umbrellas, glass bottles, cans, coolers, thermoses, alcoholic beverages, hanging banners, sticks, large signs, noise makers, illegal substances, laser pointers, clothing containing vulgar language, and any item deemed by management to be dangerous or inappropriate.
Prohibited items that are discovered during inspections at Stadium entrances must either be returned to the owner's vehicle or discarded. The Stadium will not provide a storage area for these items. Unlawful items that are discovered during security inspections are subject to being confiscated and the person in possession of those items is subject to arrest. Guests arriving by mass transit must take particular caution not to bring any prohibited items, as no exceptions will be made. Thank you for your continued cooperation and please be assured that your comfort and safety are our primary goals.
SMOKING POLICY
Smoking is permitted on the spirals and at ground-level plazas at all gates. Smoking is prohibited in all other areas of Giants Stadium.
Exciting changes are in the works at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Meadowlands Xanadu - the ultimate sports, leisure and family entertainment complex in the United States - is under construction on the property surrounding the IZOD Center. Construction continues on the new football stadium, the Giants training facility, and the new rail line that will allow most patrons in New Jersey and New York City to access
the Sports Complex using mass transportation via NJ Transit's existing Pascack Valley line or the Secaucus Transfer Station.
As a result of these continuing improvements, traffic patterns and access to certain parking lots will be affected. Please allow extra time for travel and parking. We appreciate your patience as we make these improvements and thank you for helping us make your visit to the Meadowlands a comfortable, convenient and pleasant one.
PARKING
Everyone attending the Springsteen concerts will be able to park their vehicles on-site at the Sports Complex. A parking pass/permit is not needed. Offsite parking that is utilized for Giants and Jets games will not be used for these concerts. Why, you ask?? Because capacity for a football game is 80,000, Capacity for a stadium concert is approximately 55,000 (no seats sold behind stage).
1. Parking lots open at 1 PM for all three shows
2. Parking: $20 cars, limos and RVs, $30 buses
3. Parking for guests with disabilities is available in Lots 10/12, 15 and 18. Enter Giants Stadium through Gate D.
4. There is no overnight parking permitted.
5. DROP OFF AREA: The location for taxis, limousines and cars to drop off or pick up a patron is adjacent to the walkover bridge on the stadium side of the bridge (near parking lots 10/12).
6. If you park in the IZOD Center parking lots, shuttle buses will be available to transport you to the Stadium side of the Sports Complex. Buses will be available after the concert for reverse trip. You can also cross over using the walkover bridge.
7. NJ Transit buses traveling between Giants Stadium and the New York City Port Authority Bus Terminal will drop off and pick-up at the bus loop at gate D. (see section on Public Transportation for more detailed information)
TAILGATING
1. Tailgating has become a ritual at Giants Stadium and is permitted provided guests tailgate in the same space occupied by their vehicle - the "one car, one space" rule. Please be courteous to your fellow fans -- open parking spaces should not be used for tailgating.
2. Tailgating is permitted in IZOD Center surface parking lots. Tailgating is prohibited in Deck 23 (parking garage next to IZOD Center).
3. Grills are permitted for tailgating enjoyment, provided guests do so only in the same space occupied by their vehicle. However, their use near buildings or in any area where guests or property may be damaged is strictly prohibited. Please do not discard hot coals near vehicles or in plastic waste receptacles.
4. Open fires are not permitted.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (PORT AUTHORITY, NEW YORK CITY)
1. The Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan at Eighth Avenue and 41st Street offers load-and-go bus service for all events at the Meadowlands Sports Complex (20-minute ride). There are two bus options - #351 or #164.
2. Special Event Bus #351 - Service from the Port Authority Bus Terminal will begin operating at 3:00 PM for all concerts. The last bus to the Sports Complex will depart at 8:00 PM. NJ Transit buses will drop off guests at Giants Stadium at the bus loop at gate D.
3. If you need to arrive at the stadium earlier than 3 PM, use Bus #164 which has all day service to Giants Stadium. This bus will drop off near the walkover bridge.
4. Return service to New York begins immediately after the event ends (Bus #351) and will continue to operate for up to 30 minutes after the event. Pick-up is at the same location after the event (gate D bus loop). Buses depart on a load-and-go basis.
5. A round trip ticket costs $10 and a one-way ticket is $5 ($6 if purchased on the bus). In New York City, passengers are required to have a ticket prior to boarding. Fares may be paid on-board the bus at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. We ask that you pre-buy your ticket if possible to help speed up loading.
Click here for the bus schedules - #351 bus schedule and #164 bus schedule:
DIRECTIONS TO GIANTS STADIUM, EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ
1. From the Lincoln Tunnel: Follow Route 3 west to Route 120 north.
2. From the George Washington Bridge: Follow Interstate 95 south to the New Jersey Turnpike. Take the Turnpike's western spur to the Sports Complex exit - 16W. This exit provides direct access to the Sports Complex parking areas.
3. Northbound on the New Jersey Turnpike: Take the western spur to exit 16W, which provides direct access to the Sports Complex parking areas.
4. Northbound on the Garden State Parkway: Follow the Parkway north to exit 153A and follow Route 3 east to the Sports Complex.
5. Southbound on the Garden State Parkway: Follow the Parkway south to exit 153 and follow Route 3 east to the Sports Complex. Alternate: Follow the Parkway south to exit 163 and follow Route 17 south to Paterson Plank Road. Take Paterson Plank Road east to the Sports Complex.
6. Eastbound on Route 80: Take exit 64 and follow Route 17 South to Paterson Plank Road to the Sports Complex.
7. Westbound on Route 80: Take exit 64B and follow Route 17 South to Paterson Plank Road to the Sports Complex.
8. Traffic using the Holland Tunnel and Brooklyn/Staten Island Bridge crossings and from lower Jersey City and Bayonne: Take the New Jersey Turnpike extension to the Turnpike. Take the Turnpike's western spur to exit 16W.
NOTES
Bruce Springsteen is the number one selling artist at the Meadowlands (IZOD Center and Giants Stadium) having sold out 66 concerts to date, including 51 with the E Street Band. In the summer of 2003, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band sold out an unprecedented 10 shows at Giants Stadium, setting a concert-industry record.
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July 27, 2008
East Rutherford, New Jersey
Giants Stadium
Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
Radio Nowhere
Lonesome Day
Adam Raised A Cain
Spirit In The Night
Summertime Blues
Brilliant Disguise
Atlantic City
Growin' Up
Janey Don't You Lose Heart
I'll Work For Your Love
Youngstown
Murder Incorporated
The Promised Land
Livin' In The Future
Mary's Place
Working On The Highway
Tunnel Of Love
The Rising
Last To Die
Long Walk Home
Badlands
Girls In Their Summer Clothes
Jungleland
Born To Run
Bobby Jean
Dancing In The Dark
American Land
Rosalita
this was my second bruce show....unbelievable. 3 hour concert...i knew it would be special in jersey. "rosalita" is certainly the way to close a springsteen show; i liked that so much better than "american land" as a closer.....
"jungleland"....just incredible
I've faced it, a life wasted, and I'm never going back again.
unbelievable show. it was my third time seeing the boss and after a pair of 2 hour shows on the first leg I did not expect a marathon of this caliber. I was dying when they played rosalita totally unexpected and amazing
'06- Irving Plaza (What a way to see my first PJ concert), Albany, Hartford, Camden I & II, East Rutherford I & II, Pittsburgh
'07- THE VIC!!!, Lollapalooza (Chicago)
'08- Virginia Beach, Camden I & II, Washington D.C., MSG I & II, Hartford, Mansfield I & II,
EV NY I & II, Newark, DC I & II
Anybody going to the Nashville show? I'm sorry if it is aleady posted, but this is a HUGE thread and I didn't read through it - only the last couple of pages.
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
me too, because i didn't feel like making the trek out there. i'd have gone if it was shea or msg though.
Reading 2004
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016 Fenway 2, 2018 MSG 2022 St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023 MSG 2024, MSG 2024 Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
Very good show last night...probably my 10th show and it still blows me away how much energy Bruce has!
I was very happy to hear Jungleland. Growin' Up too!
And the seats Jwmcc and I had were great, Sec. 2A right behind GA on the floor, so pretty much row 15.
"McCready played on, lending credence to the theory that he was actually built in Stone’s basement from spare truck parts and vinyl records." - Glide Mag. review of MSG 7/8/03
Has anyone caught the rewinds live tracks / setlist on XRP ( 101.9 ) after the shows ?
pretty awesome !
theyll likely be near 90 different songs played on these 3 shows in Giantys Stadium!- At this Rate - who knows for sure what The Boss can come up with , besides a little Magic
NYPJ1- you shoulda went.
They are only selling using 2/3 of the full stadium- its not near as bad as you assume and you can still easily pull off tailgating without getting there at 7am.
The Band makes use of the big house just fine .They sound incredible.
Bruce seemed more emotional the first night.
Perhaps he came to the realization that this was the end of an era.
The second night was more relfective on the crowd and the Birthday of Patti and all of the family around and in on the experience.
Max Weinbergs' son playing drums on B2R couldnt be more poignant and symbolic, really.
Last night I was in row 1 ( of the red chairs ) of sec 132 , and it was amazing .
Only the 3rd live performance ever of Held Up Without A Gun , Drive All Night , Out In The Streets opener were all highlights for me from night 2 .
Oh yeah and there was a Giants Stadium puker over near the pit on the floor on Pattis side,..i hear they were pprojectiles. and for night 1 in section 108 a girl peed right there in the alsle / seat ,.... before being escorted out of the Meadowlands.
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Has anyone caught the rewinds live tracks / setlist on XRP ( 101.9 ) after the shows ?
pretty awesome !
theyll likely be near 90 different songs played on these 3 shows in Giantys Stadium!- At this Rate - who knows for sure what The Boss can come up with , besides a little Magic
NYPJ1- you shoulda went.
They are only selling using 2/3 of the full stadium- its not near as bad as you assume and you can still easily pull off tailgating without getting there at 7am.
The Band makes use of the big house just fine .They sound incredible.
Bruce seemed more emotional the first night.
Perhaps he came to the realization that this was the end of an era.
The second night was more relfective on the crowd and the Birthday of Patti and all of the family around and in on the experience.
Max Weinbergs' son playing drums on B2R couldnt be more poignant and symbolic, really.
Last night I was in row 1 ( of the red chairs ) of sec 132 , and it was amazing .
Only the 3rd live performance ever of Held Up Without A Gun , Drive All Night , Out In The Streets opener were all highlights for me from night 2 .
Oh yeah and there was a Giants Stadium puker over near the pit on the floor on Pattis side,..i hear they were pprojectiles. and for night 1 in section 108 a girl peed right there in the alsle / seat ,.... before being escorted out of the Meadowlands.
I heard all of it last night on that station. I'm a big fan of that station, it's much better than Q104 or K-Rock.
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I don't know anything about Bruce losing confidence in that band at that moment. I believe he just went with how things should be at that time. I watched it unfold on TV and it was awesome, despite new band members - it still is today as far as I am concerned.
The band wasn't bad - it was different. The controversy surrounded the fact that Bruce was not with his childhood buddies anymore - some considered him a flatleaver (a Brooklyn term) - left his friends flat and moved on to other things. Bruce had said numerous times in various interviews that at that time he needed to explore other avenues, and some of the E-Streeters wanted to do the same. I saw several shows on the HT/LT tour, and all shows were amazing. TGTJ tour was amazing to me as well, and that was just Bruce alone. MHO
I don't thing it was appalling - once again, some people didn't want to accept the change. The sound was different. Back-up singers were there. the classic "Jersey sound" was not as it was. There are some very classic songs that Bruce has re-worked over the years from those albums. "If I should Fall Behind" "Lucky Town" "Real World" and Just Another Roll of the Dice" are some. My fave personally is "I Wish I were Blind."
As a long-time Bruce fan, I personally feel that without all the change and controversy, the come-back tour in 1999 was all the more sweeter, and the band has evolved in ways they never would have if they had stayed together - comfy in one situation for all that time i.e. Steve - Sopranos, Max - Conan, etc.
It was bad in the beginning. People who didn't read the lyrics and understand the meaning of the song took Bruce as siding against the cops. There were policemen who boycotted the shows and who got up and left the show when the song was being performed. There are people to this day that don't like the political side of Bruce (Kerry, VFC as well) and became "lesser fans" as his likes and dislikes became evident. Amadu Dialo's mom was at one of the MSG performances of American Skin at the time. It was all over the papers. Some fans didn't like that either. But - once again, they really didn't understand the true meaning of the song.
Bruce is the greatest musical performer as far as I am concerned (but then again, I am quite biased). His talent, charisma, and pure energy evoke natural emotions in people. He has an ability to make you relate to him on a personal level, no matter what he has to say. Twist 'n' Shout was a staple cover for Bruce in the early days. I have witnessed it many times. My personal fave was New Year's Eve, 1980 (I said this once before on this thread.) He danced his heart out with the rest of us.
Anyway, I hope I have helped you in some way. Welcome to Bruce's fan base. Go over to backstreets.com on BTX - there are plenty of brains to pick over there as well.
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ah i see and i stand corrected-
that would make it a good possibility then.
i just pulled up ticks for Giants Stadium ( WEDS ) but threw them back cuz i didnt know if i was " settling "
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With only three shows left in Europe, Springsteen and the E Street Band's three-night homecoming stand at Giants Stadium is just ten days away. For the July 27, July 28, and July 31 shows, tickets may still be available through Ticketmaster (300 levels popped up for the last two shows when we checked), but if you want to go a different way...
Expensive tickets to be sure, but they come with quite a bonus... The winning bidder for Max Weinberg's completely restored 1957 Corvette on eBay -- man, is that a beauty! -- will also receive four complimentary tickets and VIP backstage passes for their choice of the three New Jersey shows. Auction ends July 23.
Also on eBay, Jon Landau Management has donated a pair of tickets with E Street Lounge pases to a Giants Stadium show of the winner's choice, with all proceeds benefitting the Skin Cancer Foundation. Tickets are either in the general admission pit or first tier loge section, bidder's choice. Visit http://www.skincancer.org for more information. Auction ends July 21.
As usual, check Charityfolks.com for a number of Springsteen ticket auctions -- right now they have pairs with E Street Lounge passes up on the block for July 27 and July 31, benefitting Farmers Against Hunger and Paterson Habitat for Humanity.
"NY's Rock Experience," 101.9 RXP, is calling itself "NY's Boss Experience" for an extended weekend, today through Sunday. In addition to beefing up their Springsteen airplay, the'll also be giving away Giants Stadium tickets over these four days. Go to 1019rxp.com to request three Springsteen tracks, and you'll be automatically entered to win tickets. And on Monday, morning show host Matt Pinfield will be giving awa y pit passes to one of the shows. Stream the station here to listen.
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For one night, the Lakewood BlueClaws become the BruceClaws
Next weekend, Bruce and the E Street Band return to New Jersey with a homecoming stand at Giants Stadium. To help gear up, this coming Friday night, July 25, the BlueClaws -- Lakewood, NJ's Minor League Baseball team -- are celebrating with Bruce Springsteen Night at FirstEnergy Park. And they're going all out, wearing these custom BruceClaws jerseys, created with special permission from Minor League Baseball. After the game, the jerseys will be auctioned to benefit the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean County.
Plus: nothing but Bruce playing over the PA all night, a Bruce-signed baseball raffle, Giants Stadium ticket giveaways, and more. General admission/lawn tickets are currently available at the ballpark ticket windows or by calling 732-901-7000 (option 2). For the general admission seating, fans can bring a blanket or a beach towel to spread out on the lawn overlooking the outfield, however no chairs are permitted.
And as an added perk available only to our readers, mention "backstreets" at the time of purchase (phone or in-person only) and receive a voucher for a free hot dog, bag of chips and small soda with each ticket purchased. So go enjoy an evening of The Boss and baseball... and eat for free!
For more information, enlarge the PDF below, and visit http://www.blueclaws.com.
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thanks for all the info, it is greatly appreciated!
I'll never pay any attention to the negative folks who don't seem to understand things. I am in love with anything Springsteen at the moment and digging up all this classic old footage that i have never seen before is so much fun!
Bruce and the band seemed to have so much fun in those BITUSA shows, it's ridiculous. Well, Bruce seems to always have fun, it's so much fun to feel the joy coming out of the screen and the speakers.
This is always the case with Bruce, no matter what seems to be going on in his head at the time. Once again, welcome to "Bruce world." Enjoy...:)
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yeah
very good seats have been dropping all week for these and giants stadium.
this rocks !
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I pull it out once a month at least and just think wtf??? How can someone be this aweseome??? And just keep getting better?
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
Seriously!
I got my two tix - YAY
I miss you Daddy.....10/12/07
QUICK FACTS
* Parking lots open at 1 PM for all three shows
* Stadium gates open at 6:00 PM
* Show time: 7:30 PM
* Gate A - entry for patrons holding tickets in lower tier (100 level), mezzanine (200 level) and upper tier (300 level)
* Gate B - entry for patrons holding tickets in lower tier (100 level), mezzanine (200 level) and upper tier (300 level)
* Gate C - ONLY GATE FOR FIELD AND GA ENTRY - entry for patrons holding general admission (GA) and field tickets (sections 1-15)
* Gate D - will call / reservations; ticket sales after 5:30 PM (night of concerts only); drop line; bus loop for NJ Transit from Port Authority; entry for patrons holding tickets in lower tier (100 level), mezzanine (200 level) and upper tier (300 level)
* Patrons with Disabilities - holding tickets in the lower tier (100 level) should enter at gates B or D; field level tickets enter at Gate C
WILL CALL / RESERVATIONS
1. Pick-up at Giants Stadium gate D (windows 9-13). Windows will open at 2:30 PM for Sunday, July 27 show and 5:30 PM for Monday, July 28 and Thursday, July 31 shows.
2. Tickets available for pick-up at windows 9-13 will be for that night's performance only. Tickets for all other dates can be picked up at the IZOD Center Box Office during regular business hours (Monday - Friday 11 AM - 6 PM). The IZOD Center Box Office will be closed Sunday, July 27.
TICKET SALES
1. Tickets can be purchased at the IZOD Center Box Office, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, online at ticketmaster.com and charge-by-phone at 201-507-8900 and 212-307-7171.
2. On the actual day of a concert, tickets for that show will be available at the IZOD Center Box Office from 11 AM - 5 PM and through Ticketmaster until 5 PM. Ticket sales for that day's show will then move to Giants Stadium gate D (windows 6-8) at 5:30 PM.
3. Cash only for tickets purchased at the IZOD Center and Giants Stadium Box Offices. No credit cards. ATM's are available onsite.
4. The IZOD Center Box Office will not be open on Sunday, July 27.
ENTRY PROCEDURES
1. There are four gates at Giants Stadium: A, B, C and D. All gates will open at 6:00 PM to allow entry into the stadium. Patrons with tickets located in lower tier (100's) mezzanine (200's) and upper tier (300's) may enter through gates A, B or D.
2. All patrons with field tickets (reserved sections 1-15 and General Admission) must enter through gate C only. Entry to Giants Stadium with field and GA tickets will be denied at gates A, B and D.
GENERAL ADMISSION LINE
1. All General Admission tickets will go into the "pit" on the field at the front of the stage.
2. 3 PM - On the day of a show, sequentially numbered wristbands will be distributed beginning at 3 PM at gate C. Wristbands will be distributed until 4:30 PM.
3. 4:30 PM - A starting number will be randomly picked at 4:30 PM, announced and displayed on a placard at gate C. No more wristbands will be distributed once the number is announced.
4. 4:30 PM - All fans with GA tickets and a wristband should begin lining-up in numerical order beginning with the announced number. The line will be escorted into the GA pit area in front of the stage at approximately 6:00 PM.
5. If you arrive after the wristbands have been issued, you must line-up behind those with numbered wristbands. Those who arrive after 4:30 PM will receive their wristband for the pit as they go through the turnstile.
6. One wristband per patron.
7. A wristband and a General Admission ticket are required to enter the GA area in front of the stage.
8. The starting number will be drawn randomly at 4:30 PM by a fan. The fan holding the wristband that matches the starting number drawn will be first in line (i.e. if #'s 1 - 100 were issued and number 10 was drawn, the line would start with 10, then 11, 12, 13 through 100 then 1-9). When the starting number is announced, the line will shift accordingly.
9. The purpose of the random number distribution is to insure that all fans have the same chance of being first in line, eliminating the need to camp out. This policy also helps to insure patron safety and provides for effective crowd control.
10. Anyone who receives a numbered wristband has a chance to be first in line!
TICKET RESALE
1. In accordance with New Jersey state law, the maximum resale value is an additional 20 percent of the face value of the ticket (excluding service charges).
2. Anyone trying to resell tickets for a greater value is subject to arrest.
DROP LINE
1. If fans still wish to wait in a drop line for the possibility of late-release tickets, the drop line will be located at gate D at Giants Stadium.
2. Sequentially numbered wristbands will be distributed beginning at 3 PM to maintain line order. This is not a random process. Line will be set on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. There is no guarantee of tickets being released for any night of the concert series.
4. Tickets, if available, can only be purchased with cash. No credit cards.
5. One wristband per patron. A wristband only guarantees you a place in line. It does not guarantee you a ticket to purchase.
ADMISSION POLICIES
1. Due to heightened security measures at the gates, we strongly urge all guests to arrive at the Stadium as early as possible to avoid entrance delays.
2. All seating within Giants Stadium is reserved for guests holding valid tickets.
3. Physically challenged guests requiring assistance (Gates B and D) should contact a Guest Services Representative at the gates or Mike Smith, ADA Manager, in advance, at (201) 935-3900.
4. To determine where your seat is within a section, remember that the "higher numbered seat is closer to the higher numbered section." So, if you have seat 1 in section 111, you are on the aisle next to section 110 and seats 2, 3, 4, etc. will be going towards section 112. If you have seat 1 in section 222, you are on the aisle next to section 221 and seats 2, 3, 4, etc. will be going towards section 223. For field seating, same rule applies.
5. Exit/Re-entry into Giants Stadium is not permitted. All guests entering the Stadium are subject to search. Refusal may be grounds to prohibit admission.
PERMITTED ITEMS (all items are subject to inspection)
The following items may be brought into Giants Stadium: plastic bottles of water (one bottle per fan with cap removed), binoculars, small purses and fanny packs, seat cushions and Aramark bags containing just-purchased merchandise.
SIGNS
All of us have been enjoying the signs and banners with song requests. And we appreciate that the U.S. stadium shows may loom epic in your imaginations, inspiring grand and vibrant art. Please show respect for those in the crowd whose views of the stage may be blocked by your signs by keeping them to a reasonable size and displaying them for only short periods of time.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The following items may not be brought into Giants Stadium: cameras (of any type), video cameras, recording devices, large bags, umbrellas, glass bottles, cans, coolers, thermoses, alcoholic beverages, hanging banners, sticks, large signs, noise makers, illegal substances, laser pointers, clothing containing vulgar language, and any item deemed by management to be dangerous or inappropriate.
Prohibited items that are discovered during inspections at Stadium entrances must either be returned to the owner's vehicle or discarded. The Stadium will not provide a storage area for these items. Unlawful items that are discovered during security inspections are subject to being confiscated and the person in possession of those items is subject to arrest. Guests arriving by mass transit must take particular caution not to bring any prohibited items, as no exceptions will be made. Thank you for your continued cooperation and please be assured that your comfort and safety are our primary goals.
SMOKING POLICY
Smoking is permitted on the spirals and at ground-level plazas at all gates. Smoking is prohibited in all other areas of Giants Stadium.
AREA HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
For information on local hotels and restaurants, go to http://www.stayinthemeadowlands.com
TRAVEL ADVISORY
Exciting changes are in the works at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Meadowlands Xanadu - the ultimate sports, leisure and family entertainment complex in the United States - is under construction on the property surrounding the IZOD Center. Construction continues on the new football stadium, the Giants training facility, and the new rail line that will allow most patrons in New Jersey and New York City to access
the Sports Complex using mass transportation via NJ Transit's existing Pascack Valley line or the Secaucus Transfer Station.
As a result of these continuing improvements, traffic patterns and access to certain parking lots will be affected. Please allow extra time for travel and parking. We appreciate your patience as we make these improvements and thank you for helping us make your visit to the Meadowlands a comfortable, convenient and pleasant one.
PARKING
Everyone attending the Springsteen concerts will be able to park their vehicles on-site at the Sports Complex. A parking pass/permit is not needed. Offsite parking that is utilized for Giants and Jets games will not be used for these concerts. Why, you ask?? Because capacity for a football game is 80,000, Capacity for a stadium concert is approximately 55,000 (no seats sold behind stage).
1. Parking lots open at 1 PM for all three shows
2. Parking: $20 cars, limos and RVs, $30 buses
3. Parking for guests with disabilities is available in Lots 10/12, 15 and 18. Enter Giants Stadium through Gate D.
4. There is no overnight parking permitted.
5. DROP OFF AREA: The location for taxis, limousines and cars to drop off or pick up a patron is adjacent to the walkover bridge on the stadium side of the bridge (near parking lots 10/12).
6. If you park in the IZOD Center parking lots, shuttle buses will be available to transport you to the Stadium side of the Sports Complex. Buses will be available after the concert for reverse trip. You can also cross over using the walkover bridge.
7. NJ Transit buses traveling between Giants Stadium and the New York City Port Authority Bus Terminal will drop off and pick-up at the bus loop at gate D. (see section on Public Transportation for more detailed information)
TAILGATING
1. Tailgating has become a ritual at Giants Stadium and is permitted provided guests tailgate in the same space occupied by their vehicle - the "one car, one space" rule. Please be courteous to your fellow fans -- open parking spaces should not be used for tailgating.
2. Tailgating is permitted in IZOD Center surface parking lots. Tailgating is prohibited in Deck 23 (parking garage next to IZOD Center).
3. Grills are permitted for tailgating enjoyment, provided guests do so only in the same space occupied by their vehicle. However, their use near buildings or in any area where guests or property may be damaged is strictly prohibited. Please do not discard hot coals near vehicles or in plastic waste receptacles.
4. Open fires are not permitted.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (PORT AUTHORITY, NEW YORK CITY)
1. The Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan at Eighth Avenue and 41st Street offers load-and-go bus service for all events at the Meadowlands Sports Complex (20-minute ride). There are two bus options - #351 or #164.
2. Special Event Bus #351 - Service from the Port Authority Bus Terminal will begin operating at 3:00 PM for all concerts. The last bus to the Sports Complex will depart at 8:00 PM. NJ Transit buses will drop off guests at Giants Stadium at the bus loop at gate D.
3. If you need to arrive at the stadium earlier than 3 PM, use Bus #164 which has all day service to Giants Stadium. This bus will drop off near the walkover bridge.
4. Return service to New York begins immediately after the event ends (Bus #351) and will continue to operate for up to 30 minutes after the event. Pick-up is at the same location after the event (gate D bus loop). Buses depart on a load-and-go basis.
5. A round trip ticket costs $10 and a one-way ticket is $5 ($6 if purchased on the bus). In New York City, passengers are required to have a ticket prior to boarding. Fares may be paid on-board the bus at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. We ask that you pre-buy your ticket if possible to help speed up loading.
6. For more information, contact New Jersey Transit at (800) 772-2222 or http://www.njtransit.com/.
Click here for the bus schedules - #351 bus schedule and #164 bus schedule:
DIRECTIONS TO GIANTS STADIUM, EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ
1. From the Lincoln Tunnel: Follow Route 3 west to Route 120 north.
2. From the George Washington Bridge: Follow Interstate 95 south to the New Jersey Turnpike. Take the Turnpike's western spur to the Sports Complex exit - 16W. This exit provides direct access to the Sports Complex parking areas.
3. Northbound on the New Jersey Turnpike: Take the western spur to exit 16W, which provides direct access to the Sports Complex parking areas.
4. Northbound on the Garden State Parkway: Follow the Parkway north to exit 153A and follow Route 3 east to the Sports Complex.
5. Southbound on the Garden State Parkway: Follow the Parkway south to exit 153 and follow Route 3 east to the Sports Complex. Alternate: Follow the Parkway south to exit 163 and follow Route 17 south to Paterson Plank Road. Take Paterson Plank Road east to the Sports Complex.
6. Eastbound on Route 80: Take exit 64 and follow Route 17 South to Paterson Plank Road to the Sports Complex.
7. Westbound on Route 80: Take exit 64B and follow Route 17 South to Paterson Plank Road to the Sports Complex.
8. Traffic using the Holland Tunnel and Brooklyn/Staten Island Bridge crossings and from lower Jersey City and Bayonne: Take the New Jersey Turnpike extension to the Turnpike. Take the Turnpike's western spur to exit 16W.
NOTES
Bruce Springsteen is the number one selling artist at the Meadowlands (IZOD Center and Giants Stadium) having sold out 66 concerts to date, including 51 with the E Street Band. In the summer of 2003, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band sold out an unprecedented 10 shows at Giants Stadium, setting a concert-industry record.
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Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
Radio Nowhere
Lonesome Day
Adam Raised A Cain
Spirit In The Night
Summertime Blues
Brilliant Disguise
Atlantic City
Growin' Up
Janey Don't You Lose Heart
I'll Work For Your Love
Youngstown
Murder Incorporated
The Promised Land
Livin' In The Future
Mary's Place
Working On The Highway
Tunnel Of Love
The Rising
Last To Die
Long Walk Home
Badlands
Girls In Their Summer Clothes
Jungleland
Born To Run
Bobby Jean
Dancing In The Dark
American Land
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"jungleland"....just incredible
Some die just to live.
I don't understand how he has so much energy.
I grew up here in New Jersey and it is kind of a right of passage..
Bruce and the E Street Band dealt all night....Amazed with the Boss's energy and the crowd was just nuts...singing, dancing....what a party....
And They Played Growin Up.....
Im going back on Thursday...Im hooked Until I see Ed in Newark next week..
There are two kinds of women in this world....one that will give you strength....the other will take it away.....
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me too, because i didn't feel like making the trek out there. i'd have gone if it was shea or msg though.
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Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
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Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
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Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
Fenway 2, 2018
MSG 2022
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MSG 2024, MSG 2024
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"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
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I was very happy to hear Jungleland. Growin' Up too!
And the seats Jwmcc and I had were great, Sec. 2A right behind GA on the floor, so pretty much row 15.
pretty awesome !
theyll likely be near 90 different songs played on these 3 shows in Giantys Stadium!- At this Rate - who knows for sure what The Boss can come up with , besides a little Magic
NYPJ1- you shoulda went.
They are only selling using 2/3 of the full stadium- its not near as bad as you assume and you can still easily pull off tailgating without getting there at 7am.
The Band makes use of the big house just fine .They sound incredible.
Bruce seemed more emotional the first night.
Perhaps he came to the realization that this was the end of an era.
The second night was more relfective on the crowd and the Birthday of Patti and all of the family around and in on the experience.
Max Weinbergs' son playing drums on B2R couldnt be more poignant and symbolic, really.
Last night I was in row 1 ( of the red chairs ) of sec 132 , and it was amazing .
Only the 3rd live performance ever of Held Up Without A Gun , Drive All Night , Out In The Streets opener were all highlights for me from night 2 .
Oh yeah and there was a Giants Stadium puker over near the pit on the floor on Pattis side,..i hear they were pprojectiles. and for night 1 in section 108 a girl peed right there in the alsle / seat ,.... before being escorted out of the Meadowlands.
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I heard all of it last night on that station. I'm a big fan of that station, it's much better than Q104 or K-Rock.
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
Fenway 2, 2018
MSG 2022
St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
MSG 2024, MSG 2024
Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
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