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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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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. \nDoors open at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. \nGrade Levels: All \nSubject 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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SUMMARY:Fan Stories: A Monthly Oral History Program
DESCRIPTION:For more than fifty years\, Bruce Springsteen’s music has been a part of the lives of listeners around the world— a soundtrack of first concerts and road trips\, of friendships and family traditions\, of difficult moments\, and of celebrations. Those experiences are an important part of the history that the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music seeks to preserve. \nSpringsteen Fan Stories is a monthly oral history program inviting fans to sit down with one of the Center’s trained docents to share their own Springsteen stories. These informal\, audio-recorded conversations will capture memories of concerts\, favorite songs and albums\, encounters with Bruce and the E Street Band\, friendships formed through fandom\, collecting traditions\, and the many ways Springsteen’s music has intersected with fans’ lives. \nInterviews will take place at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and\, with participants’ permission\, become part of the Center’s growing historical record.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/fan-stories-a-monthly-oral-history-program-3/
LOCATION:Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music\, 382 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, 07740\, United States
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270202T193000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T193000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270406T193000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270504T193000
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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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