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SUMMARY:Conversations with Our Curator - Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run (2025) with Peter Ames Carlin
DESCRIPTION:Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run (2025) \nPre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/1EI9qSmhRSC9SxC3rreoCA \nConversations with our Curator” is a free\, monthly web series featuring BSCAM Director of Curatorial Affairs\, Melissa Kozlowski\, in conversation with researchers and writers exploring new perspectives in American music history. Audience Q&A welcome. 
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-tonight-in-jungleland-the-making-of-born-to-run-2025-with-peter-ames-carlin/
LOCATION:https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/1EI9qSmhRSC9SxC3rreoCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T180000
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SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series: The Billy Hector Band
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free summer concert series presented by the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and Asbury Audio\, running every Thursday evening from 6–7:30 PM\, July 16 through August 20\, on the Klose Amphitheater outside the Center.\n\nThe Center is open until 8 PM on Thursdays\, so guests are welcome to visit the museum before the show (museum admission required; concerts are free).\n\nConcerts are free and open to the public — no registration required. All performances are weather permitting.\n\nPlease bring your own chair or blanket.\n\nAbout The Billy Hector Band: https://billyhector.com/home
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/summer-concert-series-the-billy-hector-band/
LOCATION:Klose Amphitheater\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, 07740\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T193000
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SUMMARY:The Making of Sun City Screening + Conversation with Stevie Van Zandt & Bob Santelli (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:“Sun City was always about more than making a record. It was about using music to educate people\, bring attention to injustice\, and inspire people to do something about it\,” said Stevie Van Zandt. “That same idea is at the heart of TeachRock. We use music to help young people understand history and give them the context to better understand the world around them. I’m looking forward to sharing the story behind Sun City to kick off the Center’s new film series and talking about why those lessons still matter today.” \nTickets for The Making of Sun City are $50 and will go on sale on Thursday\, August 13 at noon online at  https://springsteencenter.org/.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/the-making-of-sun-city-screening-conversation-with-stevie-van-zandt-bob-santelli/
LOCATION:Powell Soundstage\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, 07740\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T193000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Record Club - Saturday Night Fever
DESCRIPTION:It’s just like book club but with albums! This event will feature Saturday Night Fever \n\n\n\n\nIt’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology\, the way we consume music through our devices\, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora\, Spotify and iTunes is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature Saturday Night Fever. \nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tuesday-night-record-club-saturday-night-fever/
LOCATION:Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, 07740\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260811T144504Z
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SUMMARY:The Soundtrack of Resilience: Music and 9/11
DESCRIPTION:In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks\, music played a powerful role in helping Americans mourn\, remember\, and begin to heal. This multimedia presentation explores how both existing songs and new music resonated deeply with the public in this somber period—from the emotional impact of Whitney Houston’s stirring national anthem to the inspirational message of “Hero” by Mariah Carey. At the center of the discussion is The Rising\, in which Bruce Springsteen captured the grief\, courage\, and hope that defined the months following the attacks.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/the-soundtrack-of-resilience-music-and-9-11/
LOCATION:Powell Soundstage\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, 07740\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Bruce Springsteen Lyric Lab Presents: “Thunder Road”
DESCRIPTION:Released in 1975 as the opening track on Born to Run\, “Thunder Road” has become one of Bruce Springsteen’s most beloved songs—a sweeping story of youth\, escape\, uncertainty\, and the promise of something better. Through the characters of Mary and an unnamed narrator\, Springsteen transforms a front porch\, a car\, and an open road into symbols of possibility\, while leaving us to wonder whether the future his characters imagine is truly within their reach.\n\nIn this session of The Bruce Springsteen Lyric Lab\, we will examine the lyrics\, imagery\, characters\, and evolution of “Thunder Road\,” placing the song within the larger story of Born to Run and Springsteen’s career at a pivotal moment in 1975. Participants will explore how Springsteen uses place\, movement\, and cinematic imagery to create a vivid narrative world; consider the song’s complicated relationship with ideas of escape and the American Dream; and trace how the song developed through early drafts\, alternate lyrics\, and performances. Along the way\, we’ll ask what Mary and the narrator are really running toward—or away from—and consider a question that has helped make “Thunder Road” so enduring: Is this ultimately a song of hope\, desperation\, or both?\n\nModerated by Director of Curatorial Affairs Melissa Kozlowski\, in conjunction with YOU\, the audience.\n\nAbout The Bruce Springsteen Lyric Lab\n\nThe Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music invites audiences to look beyond the music and explore the stories\, characters\, themes\, and ideas that have made Bruce Springsteen one of America’s most important songwriters.\n\nThe Bruce Springsteen Lyric Lab is an ongoing lecture and discussion series that takes a close look at individual songs and recurring themes throughout Springsteen’s catalog. Through guided analysis\, historical context\, archival materials\, recorded performances\, and audience discussion\, participants will examine how Springsteen uses language\, imagery\, character\, and narrative to tell stories about work\, family\, community\, faith\, justice\, identity\, and the American experience.\n\nEach session focuses on a single song or closely related group of songs\, exploring their origins\, evolution\, and enduring relevance. Together\, attendees will discover how Springsteen’s songs function not only as popular music\, but also as poetry\, social history\, and a uniquely American form of storytelling.\n\nWhether you are a lifelong fan or new to Springsteen’s work\, The Lyric Lab offers an opportunity to listen more closely\, think more deeply\, and engage with one of the most influential bodies of songwriting in modern American culture.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/the-bruce-springsteen-lyric-lab-presents-thunder-road/
LOCATION:Powell Soundstage\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, 07740\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260715T020737Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations with Our Curator - Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships\, Airplay\, and the Art of Rock Promotion (2025) with Paul Rappaport
DESCRIPTION:Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships\, Airplay\, and the Art of Rock Promotion (2025) \nPre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/BFUkN2syRVmtEFKoWt1EbA \nConversations with our Curator” is a free\, monthly web series featuring BSCAM Director of Curatorial Affairs\, Melissa Ziobro\, in conversation with researchers and writers exploring new perspectives in American music history. Audience Q&A welcome. 
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-gliders-over-hollywood-airships-airplay-and-the-art-of-rock-promotion-2025-with-paul-rappaport/
LOCATION:https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/BFUkN2syRVmtEFKoWt1EbA 
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T200000
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SUMMARY:Teacher Tuesdays Presents: Teaching Buddy Holly
DESCRIPTION:Teacher Tuesdays is a new monthly professional development series designed to engage and inspire educators through the lens of American music and its cultural impact. Held once per month\, each session will explore a different theme—ranging from history and social movements to songwriting\, identity\, and interdisciplinary teaching strategies—while providing participants with practical tools they can bring back to their classrooms. Programs will feature guest speakers\, behind-the-scenes access to exhibitions and collections\, and opportunities for collaboration with fellow educators. Participants will receive a certificate for 2 hours of professional development\, making Teacher Tuesdays both a meaningful and rewarding way to connect classroom learning with the power of music. Held 6-8PM in the Center’s Powell Soundstage. \nAttendees for this session of “Teacher Tuesdays” will come away with teachable lessons about the incredible life and work of Buddy Holly\, whose extraordinary story still resonates and inspires near 70 years after “The Day the Music Died.” \nOur guest presenter for this program is Kenneth Womack\, Professor of English and Popular Music at Monmouth University. Dr. Womack has authored nearly 50 books. He is one of the world’s leading authorities on the Beatles and their cultural influence. His latest Beatles-related works include the bestselling books Solid State: The Story of Abbey Road and the End of the Beatles (2019)\, John Lennon 1980: The Last Days in the Life (2020)\, and Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans (2023). Over the years\, he has served as an expert commentator for the BBC\, NPR\, ABC’s 20/20\, Fox Business’s American Built\, MSNBC’s Morning Joe\, and NBC’s Access Hollywood. \nRecommended Grade Levels — All Grades \nRelevant Subject Areas — Social Studies\, Music\, ELA\, Art\, Media Studies \nProgram Format — multimedia\, interactive presentation \nWhat to Bring / Preparation — none required
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/teacher-tuesdays-presents-teaching-buddy-holly/
LOCATION:Powell Soundstage\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, 07740\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260807T173501Z
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SUMMARY:Bruce Springsteen and Monmouth: Music\, Memory\, and the Making of an American Icon
DESCRIPTION:Few artists are more closely identified with New Jersey than Bruce Springsteen\, and few places played a more important role in his early career than Monmouth College\, now University. This 45-minute illustrated presentation by Director of Curatorial Affairs Melissa Kozlowski explores Springsteen’s remarkable journey from Jersey Shore clubs to international acclaim\, with a focus on his longstanding relationship with Monmouth—from his performances on campus in the late 1960s and early 1970s to the establishment of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music\, home to his official archives. Through rare photographs\, archival materials\, music\, and historical context\, discover how Springsteen’s life\, songwriting\, and enduring legacy intersect with the University and the cultural history of New Jersey.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/bruce-springsteen-and-monmouth-music-memory-and-the-making-of-an-american-icon/
LOCATION:Powell Soundstage\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, 07740\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T193000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Record Club - Bruce Springsteen "Born in the USA"
DESCRIPTION:It’s just like book club but with albums! This event will feature Bruce Springsteen\, Born in the USA \n\n\n\n\nIt’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology\, the way we consume music through our devices\, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora\, Spotify and iTunes is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature Bruce Springsteen\, Born in the USA. \nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tuesday-night-record-club-bruce-springsteen-born-in-the-usa/
LOCATION:Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, 07740\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260720T191611Z
CREATED:20260720T191537Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations with Our Curator - The Midnight Special: The Secret Prison History of American Music (2026) with Colin Asher
DESCRIPTION:In American popular music\, we often glorify rebellious artists and “outlaws.” But in THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL: The Secret Prison History of American Music [W. W. Norton & Company; June 30\, 2026; $29.99 hardcover]\, Colin Asher\, author of a critically acclaimed biography of Nelson Algren\, Never a Lovely So Real\, tells a deeper story about the criminal justice system’s impact on our musicians\, explored through compelling portraits of five artists whose careers span the twentieth century. \nOpening with folk and blues artist Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter\, who was made to perform wearing prison clothes\, Asher traces the intertwined histories of music and incarceration\, from Southern prison farms of the Jim Crow era\, through the heroin-driven mid-century drug wars that villainized a generation of jazz artists\, and to our present era of mass incarceration. \nAsher shows how the suggestion of criminality has often benefited white artists\, while prosecutions often hurt Black musicians. Comparing the divergent trajectories of jazz pianist Elmo Hope with country singer Johnny Cash\, Asher examines how violent and discriminatory policing stifled Hope’s career and led to the creation of his album Sounds from Rikers Island (1963)\, while forgiveness and lenience brought us Cash’s masterpiece At San Quentin (1969). \nWith keen musical analysis and sociological insight\, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL examines key themes in culture and criminal justice\, from the movement for prison reform that allowed soul musician Ike White to stage thrilling concerts while locked up and record his album Changin’ Times (1977)\, to the crushing cultural weight of mass incarceration a generation later. Closing with Tupac Shakur’s Me Against the World (1995) and stories of music in prisons today\, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL recounts how prisons occasionally incubate talent but more often shorten careers and distort the public’s perception of musicians and their value to society. \nAn urgent book about the ways music can affirm an individual’s sense of humanity in dehumanizing circumstances\, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL writes the history of prisons into American music—a story as important as it is overlooked. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nColin Asher is the author of the critically acclaimed Never a Lovely So Real. His work has been featured in the Believer\, the Baffler\, the New Republic\, and the Los Angeles Review of Books. He lives in Brooklyn\, New York.\nConversations with our Curator” is a free\, monthly web series featuring BSCAM Director of Curatorial Affairs\, Melissa Kozlowski\, in conversation with researchers and writers exploring new perspectives in American music history. Audience Q&A welcome.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-the-midnight-special-the-secret-prison-history-of-american-music-2026-with-colin-asher/
LOCATION:https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/1EI9qSmhRSC9SxC3rreoCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260817T183238Z
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SUMMARY:The Bruce Springsteen Lyric Lab Presents: “Atlantic City”
DESCRIPTION:Released on Bruce Springsteen’s stark 1982 album Nebraska\, “Atlantic City” tells the story of a man caught between economic desperation and the promise of a new beginning. Against the backdrop of a changing Atlantic City\, Springsteen creates a world of gambling\, organized crime\, debt\, love\, and uncertainty\, following a narrator who sees increasingly few options for building the life he wants. The result is a song that is at once deeply rooted in New Jersey and part of a much larger American story about risk\, reinvention\, and what happens when opportunity seems just out of reach.\n\nIn this session of The Bruce Springsteen Lyric Lab\, we will examine the lyrics\, historical context\, characters\, and imagery of “Atlantic City\,” placing the song against the real-life transformation of the city following the legalization of casino gambling in the 1970s. Participants will explore how Springsteen uses Atlantic City as both a specific place and a symbol of hope and desperation; consider the narrator’s relationship with his unnamed partner and the choices he makes as his circumstances narrow; and discuss the song’s recurring ideas of death\, rebirth\, chance\, and the American Dream. Along the way\, we’ll consider the song’s place within Nebraska\, compare Springsteen’s original recording with later performances and interpretations\, and ask a central question: Is “Atlantic City” ultimately a song about hope—or about what people are willing to risk when hope is running out?\n\nModerated by Director of Curatorial Affairs Melissa Kozlowski\, in conjunction with YOU\, the audience.\n\nAbout The Bruce Springsteen Lyric Lab\n\nThe Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music invites audiences to look beyond the music and explore the stories\, characters\, themes\, and ideas that have made Bruce Springsteen one of America’s most important songwriters.\n\nThe Bruce Springsteen Lyric Lab is an ongoing lecture and discussion series that takes a close look at individual songs and recurring themes throughout Springsteen’s catalog. Through guided analysis\, historical context\, archival materials\, recorded performances\, and audience discussion\, participants will examine how Springsteen uses language\, imagery\, character\, and narrative to tell stories about work\, family\, community\, faith\, justice\, identity\, and the American experience.\n\nEach session focuses on a single song or closely related group of songs\, exploring their origins\, evolution\, and enduring relevance. Together\, attendees will discover how Springsteen’s songs function not only as popular music\, but also as poetry\, social history\, and a uniquely American form of storytelling.\n\nWhether you are a lifelong fan or new to Springsteen’s work\, The Lyric Lab offers an opportunity to listen more closely\, think more deeply\, and engage with one of the most influential bodies of songwriting in modern American culture.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/the-bruce-springsteen-lyric-lab-presents-atlantic-city/
LOCATION:Powell Soundstage\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, 07740\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000
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SUMMARY:Teacher Tuesdays Presents: From Regulation to Learning - The Power of Music in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Teacher Tuesdays is a new monthly professional development series designed to engage and inspire educators through the lens of American music and its cultural impact. Held once per month\, each session will explore a different theme—ranging from history and social movements to songwriting\, identity\, and interdisciplinary teaching strategies—while providing participants with practical tools they can bring back to their classrooms. Programs will feature guest speakers\, behind-the-scenes access to exhibitions and collections\, and opportunities for collaboration with fellow educators. Participants will receive a certificate for 2 hours of professional development\, making Teacher Tuesdays both a meaningful and rewarding way to connect classroom learning with the power of music. Held 6-8PM in the Center’s Powell Soundstage. \nIn this session\, we will explore how an understanding of brain development\, regulation\, relationships\, and readiness to learn can inform everyday classroom practices. Educators will learn how students’ neurological and emotional states can influence their ability to attend\, engage\, connect\, and learn—and how simple classroom experiences can help support regulation. \nA central focus will be music as an everyday classroom intervention. Through rhythm\, movement\, songs\, musical routines\, and intentional listening\, educators can use music to support regulation\, attention\, transitions\, connection\, memory\, and engagement. \nOur guest presenter for this program is Dr. Laura Sharp. Dr. Sharp has more than 30 years of experience in the field of mental health\, with a career spanning work with individuals across the lifespan. Her greatest professional passion\, however\, has always been school-based mental health and the opportunity to support the students and educators who shape our schools and communities. \nThroughout her career\, Laura’s work has deepened her belief in the remarkable resiliency of the human spirit. This belief has inspired her to explore\, develop\, and share innovative approaches to strengthening the neurological\, emotional\, and relational well-being of both students and educators. She is passionate about translating what we know about the developing brain into practical strategies that can be used every day in schools. \nLaura holds a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is a Licensed Psychologist. She is also certified in School Psychology\, School Counseling\, and Pupil Personnel Supervision. She is the co-founder and CEO of Lotus Educational Services\, LLC\, where she works to strengthen the capacity of educators and school communities to foster resilience\, connection\, and well-being. \nGrade Levels: All \nSubject Areas: All \nProgram Format: lecture/discussion/hands on activities
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/teacher-tuesdays-presents-from-regulation-to-learning-the-power-of-music-in-the-classroom/
LOCATION:Powell Soundstage\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, 07740\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260715T020832Z
CREATED:20260623T230930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T020832Z
UID:10000220-1794339000-1794339000@springsteencenter.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Record Club - George Harrison "Cloud Nine"
DESCRIPTION:It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology\, the way we consume music through our devices\, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora\, Spotify and iTunes is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature George Harrison\, Cloud 9. \nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tuesday-night-record-club-george-harrison-cloud-nine/
LOCATION:Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, 07740\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260817T222128Z
CREATED:20260817T222128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T222128Z
UID:10000272-1794420000-1794427200@springsteencenter.org
SUMMARY:The “Basie Boogie” Goes to War: V-Discs and WWII
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Veterans Day\, the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music presents the story of the V-Discs of WWII….\n\nImagine the biggest performing artists of the day recording their most popular hits\, and new compositions\, for free\, for members of the United States Armed Forces to enjoy\, for free. Several artists with ties to NJ\, like William J. “Count” Basie\, Frank Sinatra\, Louis Prima\, Tommy Tucker\, and scores of other music legends did just this over a roughly 6 year period during and just after World War II in what was called the V-Disc program. These records\, mailed to troops around the globe from 1943- 1949\, were supposed to be destroyed following World War II – but some survived.\n\nPresented by Melissa Kozlowski\, Director of Curatorial Affairs.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/the-basie-boogie-goes-to-war-v-discs-and-wwii/
LOCATION:Powell Soundstage\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, 07740\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T180000
DTSTAMP:20260817T183158Z
CREATED:20260817T170813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T183158Z
UID:10000269-1795197600-1795197600@springsteencenter.org
SUMMARY:The Bruce Springsteen Lyric Lab Presents: “Born in the U.S.A.”
DESCRIPTION:Released in 1984\, “Born in the U.S.A.” became one of Bruce Springsteen’s biggest hits—and one of the most misunderstood songs in American popular culture. Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and its aftermath\, the song tells the story of a working-class veteran struggling to find his place in the country he served. Yet its soaring chorus and arena-sized sound led many listeners to hear it as a straightforward patriotic anthem.\n\nAs part of our Veterans Day programming\, we will examine the lyrics\, historical context\, recording process\, and public reception of “Born in the U.S.A.” Participants will explore how Springsteen uses irony\, character\, and narrative voice to challenge listeners’ assumptions about patriotism\, national identity\, and the American Dream. Along the way\, we’ll compare early acoustic versions of the song with the final recording\, discuss its role in American political discourse\, and consider why its message remains as relevant today as it was more than forty years ago.\n\nModerated by Director of Curatorial Affairs Melissa Kozlowski\, in conjunction with YOU\, the audience.\n\nAbout The Bruce Springsteen Lyric Lab\n\nThe Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music invites audiences to look beyond the music and explore the stories\, characters\, themes\, and ideas that have made Bruce Springsteen one of America’s most important songwriters.\n\nThe Bruce Springsteen Lyric Lab is an ongoing lecture and discussion series that takes a close look at individual songs and recurring themes throughout Springsteen’s catalog. Through guided analysis\, historical context\, archival materials\, recorded performances\, and audience discussion\, participants will examine how Springsteen uses language\, imagery\, character\, and narrative to tell stories about work\, family\, community\, faith\, justice\, identity\, and the American experience.\n\nEach session focuses on a single song or closely related group of songs\, exploring their origins\, evolution\, and enduring relevance. Together\, attendees will discover how Springsteen’s lyrics function not only as popular music\, but also as poetry\, social history\, and a uniquely American form of storytelling.\n\nWhether you are a lifelong fan or new to Springsteen’s work\, The Lyric Lab offers an opportunity to listen more closely\, think more deeply\, and engage with one of the most influential bodies of songwriting in modern American culture.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/the-bruce-springsteen-lyric-lab-presents-born-in-the-u-s-a/
LOCATION:Powell Soundstage\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, 07740\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260715T020850Z
CREATED:20260623T231140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T020850Z
UID:10000223-1796153400-1796153400@springsteencenter.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Record Club - Derek and the Dominos "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs"
DESCRIPTION:It’s just like book club but with albums! This event will feature Derek & the Dominos\, Layla \n\n\n\n\nIt’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology\, the way we consume music through our devices\, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora\, Spotify and iTunes is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature Derek & the Dominos\, Layla. \nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tuesday-night-record-club-derek-and-the-dominos-layla-and-other-assorted-love-songs/
LOCATION:Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, 07740\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2026/06/DD.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260715T020934Z
CREATED:20260623T231357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T020934Z
UID:10000226-1799177400-1799177400@springsteencenter.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Record Club - Genesis "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway"
DESCRIPTION:It’s just like book club but with albums! This event will feature Genesis\, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. \n\n\n\n\nIt’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology\, the way we consume music through our devices\, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora\, Spotify and iTunes is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature Genesis\, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. \nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tuesday-night-record-club-genesis-the-lamb-lies-down-on-broadway/
LOCATION:Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, 07740\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2026/06/Genesis.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270202T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260715T020943Z
CREATED:20260623T231538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T020943Z
UID:10000227-1801596600-1801596600@springsteencenter.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Record Club - Prince "1999"
DESCRIPTION:It’s just like book club but with albums! This event will feature Prince\, 1999. \n\n\n\nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tuesday-night-record-club-prince-1999/
LOCATION:Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, 07740\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2026/06/Prince.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T193000
DTSTAMP:20260715T020955Z
CREATED:20260623T231726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T020955Z
UID:10000230-1804015800-1804015800@springsteencenter.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Record Club - Stevie Nicks "Bella Donna"
DESCRIPTION:It’s just like book club but with albums! This event will feature Stevie Nicks\, Bella Donna. \n\n\n\n\nIt’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology\, the way we consume music through our devices\, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora\, Spotify and iTunes is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature Stevie Nicks\, Bella Donna. \nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tuesday-night-record-club-stevie-nicks-bella-donna/
LOCATION:Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, 07740\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2026/06/SN.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270406T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270406T193000
DTSTAMP:20260715T020309Z
CREATED:20260623T231856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T020309Z
UID:10000232-1807039800-1807039800@springsteencenter.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Record Club - Boston "Boston"
DESCRIPTION:It’s just like book club but with albums! This event will feature Boston. \n\n\n\n\nIt’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology\, the way we consume music through our devices\, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora\, Spotify and iTunes is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature Boston. \nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tuesday-night-record-club-boston-boston/
LOCATION:Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, 07740\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2026/06/Boston.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270504T193000
DTSTAMP:20260715T020158Z
CREATED:20260623T232034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T020158Z
UID:10000235-1809459000-1809459000@springsteencenter.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Record Club - The Rolling Stones "Some Girls"
DESCRIPTION:It’s just like book club but with albums! This event will feature The Rolling Stones\, Some Girls. \n\n\n\n\nIt’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology\, the way we consume music through our devices\, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora\, Spotify and iTunes is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature The Rolling Stones\, Some Girls. \nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tuesday-night-record-club-the-rolling-stones-some-girls/
LOCATION:Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, 07740\, United States
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