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URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/public-opening-of-the-bruce-springsteen-center-for-american-music/ 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/1218/2026/04/BSCAM-New-Building.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20260414T172352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T180824Z UID:10000204-1780687800-1780687800@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us - Night Two DESCRIPTION:The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University is proud to announce a multi-act\, two-night concert event celebrating America’s 250th birthday. \nCalled Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us\, the concerts will take place on June 4 and 5 at the OceanFirst Bank Center on the Monmouth campus\, just prior to the grand opening of the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on June 13.  This will be a major contribution to the national commemoration of America’s semiquincentennial and the cornerstone of the Springsteen Center’s grand opening celebrations. \nAmong the artists scheduled to perform over the two nights are Jon Bon Jovi\, Jackson Browne\, Rosanne Cash\, Kenny Chesney\, Gary Clark Jr.\, Dion\, Dropkick Murphys\, Shemekia Copeland\, Valerie June\, Keb’ Mo’\, Nils Lofgren\, Darlene Love\, Public Enemy\, David Sancious\, Bruce Springsteen\, Tony Trischka and Sister Sadie\, Mavis Staples\, Trombone Shorty and the New Breed Brass Band\, Stevie Van Zandt\, and Jimmie Vaughan.  The Disciples of Soul will serve as the house band. \nEach artist will perform landmark songs from American music history. Blues\, bluegrass\, rock\, hip-hop\, folk\, jazz\, country\, and gospel are among the genres that will be represented.  Narration will precede each performance\, giving context to the artist\, song\, and genre celebrated. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks. \n“Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us is a journey through American music history\,” said Robert Santelli\, executive director of the Springsteen Center and the concerts’ executive producer. “The concerts reflect everything the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music stands for: the power of music to bring people together\, the rich and diverse treasury of American music as a mirror of our national culture\, and the inspiration to think about our shared history in these divisive times.” \nThe concerts are a continuation of the Springsteen Center’s celebration of America’s semiquincentennial\, which began in 2024 with the launch of the traveling exhibition\, Music America: Iconic Objects from America’s Music History. Music America is currently on display at the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame in Boston. \n“We’re honored to bring together some of the most celebrated performers of our time for this once-in-a-lifetime event\,” said Eileen Chapman\, director of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. “By uniting these artists on one stage\, we’re creating an unforgettable experience that honors our past while inspiring the next generation who will shape our future.” \nFrequently Asked Questions for Music America Concerts on June 4 & 5\, 2026\nTICKET INFORMATION:\n\nI purchased tickets to Music America; where can I find them?\nUpon placing your online order\, a confirmation email was sent to your selected email address from: ordertracking@tickets.com. To access your tickets\, please click the box titled\, Access Tickets/Add to Wallet. This email was sent on the date you purchased. To retrieve your tickets\, you must sign in to your preexisting account\, or sign up to create a new account.\nPlease check your spam and/or junk folders as the original email may have been sent here. \nIf you cannot find this email\, click this here. \n\n\nDo I need to arrive with my guests?\nYes. You and your guests will need to arrive and enter together. \n\n\nWhere do I enter the OceanFirst Bank Center?\nThe Main Entrance will be located just beyond the University’s large bronze hawk statue. There is a no-reentry policy. \n\n\nI purchased a suite or am attending as a Suite holder’s guest. Where do I enter the OceanFirst Bank Center and how do I obtain my ticket?\nIf a current Suite purchaser or guest of a Suite purchaser\, you will be you will be instructed to enter through the Suite/3rd Floor/ADA Entrance. Please follow the signs when approaching the OceanFirst Bank Center\, which will lead you to the building’s Fitness Center entryway.\nPlease bring your ID to retrieve your ticket and suite credential. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m. \n\n\nWhere is the ADA Entrance?\nIf you purchased an ADA seat\, you will be instructed to enter through the Suite/3rd Floor/ADA Entrance. Please follow the signs when approaching the OceanFirst Bank Center\, which will lead you to the building’s Fitness Center entryway. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m. \n\n\nWhere is the Box Office/Will Call located?\nAll purchased tickets should have a digital ticket for entry. However\, if due to a special circumstance\, you were previously instructed to retrieve your tickets as a printed ticket at Will Call\, you can do so when doors open at the Box Office Will Call located to the right of the OceanFirst Bank Center’s Main Entrance. Please be prepared to show your ID for retrieval. \n\n\nCan I receive a Ticket Refund or Exchange?\nTickets are non-refundable\, non-transferrable\, and non-exchangeable.\nI have additional ticket questions and/or concerns. Who do I contact?\nThe Box Office staff can be reached at 732-263-6889. Call volume is currently high\, so please expect a delay. \n\nUpon placing your online order\, a confirmation email was sent to your selected email address from: ordertracking@tickets.com. To access your tickets\, please click the box titled\, Access Tickets/Add to Wallet. This email was sent on the date you purchased. To retrieve your tickets\, you must sign in to your preexisting account\, or sign up to create a new account.\nPlease check your spam and/or junk folders as the original email may have been sent here. \nIf you cannot find this email\, click this here. \nYes. You and your guests will need to arrive and enter together. \nThe Main Entrance will be located just beyond the University’s large bronze hawk statue. There is a no-reentry policy. \nIf a current Suite purchaser or guest of a Suite purchaser\, you will be you will be instructed to enter through the Suite/3rd Floor/ADA Entrance. Please follow the signs when approaching the OceanFirst Bank Center\, which will lead you to the building’s Fitness Center entryway.\nPlease bring your ID to retrieve your ticket and suite credential. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m. \nIf you purchased an ADA seat\, you will be instructed to enter through the Suite/3rd Floor/ADA Entrance. Please follow the signs when approaching the OceanFirst Bank Center\, which will lead you to the building’s Fitness Center entryway. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m. \nAll purchased tickets should have a digital ticket for entry. However\, if due to a special circumstance\, you were previously instructed to retrieve your tickets as a printed ticket at Will Call\, you can do so when doors open at the Box Office Will Call located to the right of the OceanFirst Bank Center’s Main Entrance. Please be prepared to show your ID for retrieval. \nTickets are non-refundable\, non-transferrable\, and non-exchangeable.\nI have additional ticket questions and/or concerns. Who do I contact?\nThe Box Office staff can be reached at 732-263-6889. Call volume is currently high\, so please expect a delay. \nTRANSPORTATION/ARRIVAL/PARKING\n\nWhat time do the doors open?\nDoors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. We encourage you to arrive promptly and be in your seat no later than 7:15 p.m. \n\n\nWhere is the OceanFirst Bank Center located?\nThe OceanFirst Bank Center is located on the campus of Monmouth University. Please follow Concert Parking signs as you approach Monmouth University. Please utilize address: 100 Larchwood Avenue\, West Long Branch\, NJ 07764. \nAn interactive and printable campus map can be found here. \n\n\nWhere do I park?\nUtilize Monmouth University’s Larchwood Avenue entrance and park in the Main Campus Lot at: 100 Larchwood Avenue\, West Long Branch\, NJ 07764. On-street parking is prohibited. \nAn interactive and printable campus map can be found here. \n\n\nWill I have to pay for parking?\nParking is free.\nPlease bring your ID to retrieve your ticket and suite credential. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m. \n\n\nAm I allowed to tailgate in the parking lots?\nNo. Tailgating is strictly prohibited. \n\n\nIs there public transportation nearby?\nThe closest NJ Transit Station is located at 320 3rd Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ 07740. The Long Branch Train Station follows the North Jersey Coast Line\, and is located nearly 1.5 miles (2 kilometers) from the campus. There is a taxicab dispatch office at the train station for easy transportation to campus. \n\nDoors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. We encourage you to arrive promptly and be in your seat no later than 7:15 p.m. \nThe OceanFirst Bank Center is located on the campus of Monmouth University. Please follow Concert Parking signs as you approach Monmouth University. Please utilize address: 100 Larchwood Avenue\, West Long Branch\, NJ 07764. \nAn interactive and printable campus map can be found here. \nUtilize Monmouth University’s Larchwood Avenue entrance and park in the Main Campus Lot at: 100 Larchwood Avenue\, West Long Branch\, NJ 07764. On-street parking is prohibited. \nAn interactive and printable campus map can be found here. \nParking is free.\nPlease bring your ID to retrieve your ticket and suite credential. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m. \nNo. Tailgating is strictly prohibited. \nThe closest NJ Transit Station is located at 320 3rd Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ 07740. The Long Branch Train Station follows the North Jersey Coast Line\, and is located nearly 1.5 miles (2 kilometers) from the campus. There is a taxicab dispatch office at the train station for easy transportation to campus. \nSECURITY/PROHIBITED ITEMS\n\nWhat items can I bring into the OceanFirst Bank Center?\nIn the interest of guest safety and enjoyment\, we reserve the right to prevent certain items from being carried into the facility. Patrons with prohibited items should return them to their vehicle or discard them. Items cannot be left outside the venue doors. Unlawful items that are discovered during inspections are subject to being confiscated. \n\n\nPurse and Bag Policy:\nClear bags must be exactly 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or smaller. Non-clear clutches are strictly capped at 4.5″ x 6.5″. All bags will be checked prior to entry. \n\n\nProhibited Items\nProhibited items include\, but are not limited to: backpacks/bags; beverages; food; alcohol; drugs; smoking materials; cameras; video equipment; recording equipment; sharp or dangerous items (weapons\, knives\, spiked items\, chains\, fireworks\, and mace); umbrellas; laser pointers; and skateboards. \n\nIn the interest of guest safety and enjoyment\, we reserve the right to prevent certain items from being carried into the facility. Patrons with prohibited items should return them to their vehicle or discard them. Items cannot be left outside the venue doors. Unlawful items that are discovered during inspections are subject to being confiscated. \nClear bags must be exactly 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or smaller. Non-clear clutches are strictly capped at 4.5″ x 6.5″. All bags will be checked prior to entry. \nProhibited items include\, but are not limited to: backpacks/bags; beverages; food; alcohol; drugs; smoking materials; cameras; video equipment; recording equipment; sharp or dangerous items (weapons\, knives\, spiked items\, chains\, fireworks\, and mace); umbrellas; laser pointers; and skateboards. \nMISCELLANEOUS\n\nCan I go outside and re-enter?\nNo. Re-entry is not allowed.\n \n\n\nAre handicap accommodations available?\nYes. If you purchased an ADA seat\, you will be instructed to enter through the Suite/3rd Floor/ADA Entrance. A companion ticket would have needed to be purchased in advance as well. Please follow the signs when approaching the OceanFirst Bank Center\, which will lead you to the building’s Fitness Center entryway. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m.\nElevators are located in the southwest corner of the building. \n\n\nAre ATM machines available?\nNo\, there are no ATMs available in the OceanFirst Bank Center. \n\n\nFood and Beverage\nSnacks and drinks will be sold at concession areas located inside the OceanFirst Bank Center. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Debit and credit (Visa and MasterCard) are accepted at the two main concession stands\, but not at satellite kiosks. In order to be prepared\, please bring multiple forms of payment including cash. \n\n\nAlcohol Management\nThere will be a beer garden located on the second floor of the OceanFirst Bank Center. Alcohol cannot be consumed outside of this designated area. All guests will be required to show a valid photo ID to purchase alcohol. Management reserves the right to refuse the sale of alcohol to any guest. \n\n\nChildren\nEveryone who attends a show must have a ticket. We do not recommend bringing infants to performances. Strollers may not be brought in to the seating area of the venue. \n\n\nFirst Aid\nMedical staff will be on-site and prepared for any medical issues that arises. \n\n\nWhere can I pick-up lost and found items?\nYou can check with the Monmouth University Police Department (MUPD) Dispatch Desk at 732-571-4444 (extension 4444 from an on-campus telephone) to ask if your missing item has been found. You may claim recovered items at MUPD Headquarters with appropriate identification. \n\nNo. Re-entry is not allowed.\n \nYes. If you purchased an ADA seat\, you will be instructed to enter through the Suite/3rd Floor/ADA Entrance. A companion ticket would have needed to be purchased in advance as well. Please follow the signs when approaching the OceanFirst Bank Center\, which will lead you to the building’s Fitness Center entryway. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m.\nElevators are located in the southwest corner of the building. \nNo\, there are no ATMs available in the OceanFirst Bank Center. \nSnacks and drinks will be sold at concession areas located inside the OceanFirst Bank Center. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Debit and credit (Visa and MasterCard) are accepted at the two main concession stands\, but not at satellite kiosks. In order to be prepared\, please bring multiple forms of payment including cash. \nThere will be a beer garden located on the second floor of the OceanFirst Bank Center. Alcohol cannot be consumed outside of this designated area. All guests will be required to show a valid photo ID to purchase alcohol. Management reserves the right to refuse the sale of alcohol to any guest. \nEveryone who attends a show must have a ticket. We do not recommend bringing infants to performances. Strollers may not be brought in to the seating area of the venue. \nMedical staff will be on-site and prepared for any medical issues that arises. \nYou can check with the Monmouth University Police Department (MUPD) Dispatch Desk at 732-571-4444 (extension 4444 from an on-campus telephone) to ask if your missing item has been found. You may claim recovered items at MUPD Headquarters with appropriate identification. URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/music-america-the-songs-that-shaped-us-night-two/ LOCATION:OceanFirst Bank Center\, 400 Cedar Ave\, West Long Branch\, 07764\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2026/05/Music-America-w-Sheryl_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20260414T172325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T210057Z UID:10000203-1780601400-1780601400@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us - Night One DESCRIPTION:The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University is proud to announce a multi-act\, two-night concert event celebrating America’s 250th birthday. \nCalled Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us\, the concerts will take place on June 4 and 5 at the OceanFirst Bank Center on the Monmouth campus\, just prior to the grand opening of the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on June 13.  This will be a major contribution to the national commemoration of America’s semiquincentennial and the cornerstone of the Springsteen Center’s grand opening celebrations. \nAmong the artists scheduled to perform over the two nights are Jon Bon Jovi\, Jackson Browne\, Rosanne Cash\, Kenny Chesney\, Gary Clark Jr.\, Dion\, Dropkick Murphys\, Shemekia Copeland\, Valerie June\, Keb’ Mo’\, Nils Lofgren\, Darlene Love\, Public Enemy\, David Sancious\, Bruce Springsteen\, Tony Trischka and Sister Sadie\, Mavis Staples\, Trombone Shorty and the New Breed Brass Band\, Stevie Van Zandt\, and Jimmie Vaughan.  The Disciples of Soul will serve as the house band. \nEach artist will perform landmark songs from American music history. Blues\, bluegrass\, rock\, hip-hop\, folk\, jazz\, country\, and gospel are among the genres that will be represented.  Narration will precede each performance\, giving context to the artist\, song\, and genre celebrated. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks. \n“Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us is a journey through American music history\,” said Robert Santelli\, executive director of the Springsteen Center and the concerts’ executive producer. “The concerts reflect everything the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music stands for: the power of music to bring people together\, the rich and diverse treasury of American music as a mirror of our national culture\, and the inspiration to think about our shared history in these divisive times.” \nThe concerts are a continuation of the Springsteen Center’s celebration of America’s semiquincentennial\, which began in 2024 with the launch of the traveling exhibition\, Music America: Iconic Objects from America’s Music History. Music America is currently on display at the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame in Boston. \n“We’re honored to bring together some of the most celebrated performers of our time for this once-in-a-lifetime event\,” said Eileen Chapman\, director of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. “By uniting these artists on one stage\, we’re creating an unforgettable experience that honors our past while inspiring the next generation who will shape our future. \nFrequently Asked Questions for Music America Concerts on June 4 & 5\, 2026\nTICKET INFORMATION:\n\nI purchased tickets to Music America; where can I find them?\nUpon placing your online order\, a confirmation email was sent to your selected email address from: ordertracking@tickets.com. To access your tickets\, please click the box titled\, Access Tickets/Add to Wallet. This email was sent on the date you purchased. To retrieve your tickets\, you must sign in to your preexisting account\, or sign up to create a new account.\nPlease check your spam and/or junk folders as the original email may have been sent here. \nIf you cannot find this email\, click this here. \n\n\nDo I need to arrive with my guests?\nYes. You and your guests will need to arrive and enter together. \n\n\nWhere do I enter the OceanFirst Bank Center?\nThe Main Entrance will be located just beyond the University’s large bronze hawk statue. There is a no-reentry policy. \n\n\nI purchased a suite or am attending as a Suite holder’s guest. Where do I enter the OceanFirst Bank Center and how do I obtain my ticket?\nIf a current Suite purchaser or guest of a Suite purchaser\, you will be you will be instructed to enter through the Suite/3rd Floor/ADA Entrance. Please follow the signs when approaching the OceanFirst Bank Center\, which will lead you to the building’s Fitness Center entryway.\nPlease bring your ID to retrieve your ticket and suite credential. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m. \n\n\nWhere is the ADA Entrance?\nIf you purchased an ADA seat\, you will be instructed to enter through the Suite/3rd Floor/ADA Entrance. Please follow the signs when approaching the OceanFirst Bank Center\, which will lead you to the building’s Fitness Center entryway. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m. \n\n\nWhere is the Box Office/Will Call located?\nAll purchased tickets should have a digital ticket for entry. However\, if due to a special circumstance\, you were previously instructed to retrieve your tickets as a printed ticket at Will Call\, you can do so when doors open at the Box Office Will Call located to the right of the OceanFirst Bank Center’s Main Entrance. Please be prepared to show your ID for retrieval. \n\n\nCan I receive a Ticket Refund or Exchange?\nTickets are non-refundable\, non-transferrable\, and non-exchangeable.\nI have additional ticket questions and/or concerns. Who do I contact?\nThe Box Office staff can be reached at 732-263-6889. Call volume is currently high\, so please expect a delay. \n\nUpon placing your online order\, a confirmation email was sent to your selected email address from: ordertracking@tickets.com. To access your tickets\, please click the box titled\, Access Tickets/Add to Wallet. This email was sent on the date you purchased. To retrieve your tickets\, you must sign in to your preexisting account\, or sign up to create a new account.\nPlease check your spam and/or junk folders as the original email may have been sent here. \nIf you cannot find this email\, click this here. \nYes. You and your guests will need to arrive and enter together. \nThe Main Entrance will be located just beyond the University’s large bronze hawk statue. There is a no-reentry policy. \nIf a current Suite purchaser or guest of a Suite purchaser\, you will be you will be instructed to enter through the Suite/3rd Floor/ADA Entrance. Please follow the signs when approaching the OceanFirst Bank Center\, which will lead you to the building’s Fitness Center entryway.\nPlease bring your ID to retrieve your ticket and suite credential. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m. \nIf you purchased an ADA seat\, you will be instructed to enter through the Suite/3rd Floor/ADA Entrance. Please follow the signs when approaching the OceanFirst Bank Center\, which will lead you to the building’s Fitness Center entryway. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m. \nAll purchased tickets should have a digital ticket for entry. However\, if due to a special circumstance\, you were previously instructed to retrieve your tickets as a printed ticket at Will Call\, you can do so when doors open at the Box Office Will Call located to the right of the OceanFirst Bank Center’s Main Entrance. Please be prepared to show your ID for retrieval. \nTickets are non-refundable\, non-transferrable\, and non-exchangeable.\nI have additional ticket questions and/or concerns. Who do I contact?\nThe Box Office staff can be reached at 732-263-6889. Call volume is currently high\, so please expect a delay. \nTRANSPORTATION/ARRIVAL/PARKING\n\nWhat time do the doors open?\nDoors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. We encourage you to arrive promptly and be in your seat no later than 7:15 p.m. \n\n\nWhere is the OceanFirst Bank Center located?\nThe OceanFirst Bank Center is located on the campus of Monmouth University. Please follow Concert Parking signs as you approach Monmouth University. Please utilize address: 100 Larchwood Avenue\, West Long Branch\, NJ 07764. \nAn interactive and printable campus map can be found here. \n\n\nWhere do I park?\nUtilize Monmouth University’s Larchwood Avenue entrance and park in the Main Campus Lot at: 100 Larchwood Avenue\, West Long Branch\, NJ 07764. On-street parking is prohibited. \nAn interactive and printable campus map can be found here. \n\n\nWill I have to pay for parking?\nParking is free.\nPlease bring your ID to retrieve your ticket and suite credential. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m. \n\n\nAm I allowed to tailgate in the parking lots?\nNo. Tailgating is strictly prohibited. \n\n\nIs there public transportation nearby?\nThe closest NJ Transit Station is located at 320 3rd Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ 07740. The Long Branch Train Station follows the North Jersey Coast Line\, and is located nearly 1.5 miles (2 kilometers) from the campus. There is a taxicab dispatch office at the train station for easy transportation to campus. \n\nDoors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. We encourage you to arrive promptly and be in your seat no later than 7:15 p.m. \nThe OceanFirst Bank Center is located on the campus of Monmouth University. Please follow Concert Parking signs as you approach Monmouth University. Please utilize address: 100 Larchwood Avenue\, West Long Branch\, NJ 07764. \nAn interactive and printable campus map can be found here. \nUtilize Monmouth University’s Larchwood Avenue entrance and park in the Main Campus Lot at: 100 Larchwood Avenue\, West Long Branch\, NJ 07764. On-street parking is prohibited. \nAn interactive and printable campus map can be found here. \nParking is free.\nPlease bring your ID to retrieve your ticket and suite credential. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m. \nNo. Tailgating is strictly prohibited. \nThe closest NJ Transit Station is located at 320 3rd Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ 07740. The Long Branch Train Station follows the North Jersey Coast Line\, and is located nearly 1.5 miles (2 kilometers) from the campus. There is a taxicab dispatch office at the train station for easy transportation to campus. \nSECURITY/PROHIBITED ITEMS\n\nWhat items can I bring into the OceanFirst Bank Center?\nIn the interest of guest safety and enjoyment\, we reserve the right to prevent certain items from being carried into the facility. Patrons with prohibited items should return them to their vehicle or discard them. Items cannot be left outside the venue doors. Unlawful items that are discovered during inspections are subject to being confiscated. \n\n\nPurse and Bag Policy:\nClear bags must be exactly 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or smaller. Non-clear clutches are strictly capped at 4.5″ x 6.5″. All bags will be checked prior to entry. \n\n\nProhibited Items\nProhibited items include\, but are not limited to: backpacks/bags; beverages; food; alcohol; drugs; smoking materials; cameras; video equipment; recording equipment; sharp or dangerous items (weapons\, knives\, spiked items\, chains\, fireworks\, and mace); umbrellas; laser pointers; and skateboards. \n\nIn the interest of guest safety and enjoyment\, we reserve the right to prevent certain items from being carried into the facility. Patrons with prohibited items should return them to their vehicle or discard them. Items cannot be left outside the venue doors. Unlawful items that are discovered during inspections are subject to being confiscated. \nClear bags must be exactly 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or smaller. Non-clear clutches are strictly capped at 4.5″ x 6.5″. All bags will be checked prior to entry. \nProhibited items include\, but are not limited to: backpacks/bags; beverages; food; alcohol; drugs; smoking materials; cameras; video equipment; recording equipment; sharp or dangerous items (weapons\, knives\, spiked items\, chains\, fireworks\, and mace); umbrellas; laser pointers; and skateboards. \nMISCELLANEOUS\n\nCan I go outside and re-enter?\nNo. Re-entry is not allowed.\n \n\n\nAre handicap accommodations available?\nYes. If you purchased an ADA seat\, you will be instructed to enter through the Suite/3rd Floor/ADA Entrance. A companion ticket would have needed to be purchased in advance as well. Please follow the signs when approaching the OceanFirst Bank Center\, which will lead you to the building’s Fitness Center entryway. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m.\nElevators are located in the southwest corner of the building. \n\n\nAre ATM machines available?\nNo\, there are no ATMs available in the OceanFirst Bank Center. \n\n\nFood and Beverage\nSnacks and drinks will be sold at concession areas located inside the OceanFirst Bank Center. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Debit and credit (Visa and MasterCard) are accepted at the two main concession stands\, but not at satellite kiosks. In order to be prepared\, please bring multiple forms of payment including cash. \n\n\nAlcohol Management\nThere will be a beer garden located on the second floor of the OceanFirst Bank Center. Alcohol cannot be consumed outside of this designated area. All guests will be required to show a valid photo ID to purchase alcohol. Management reserves the right to refuse the sale of alcohol to any guest. \n\n\nChildren\nEveryone who attends a show must have a ticket. We do not recommend bringing infants to performances. Strollers may not be brought in to the seating area of the venue. \n\n\nFirst Aid\nMedical staff will be on-site and prepared for any medical issues that arises. \n\n\nWhere can I pick-up lost and found items?\nYou can check with the Monmouth University Police Department (MUPD) Dispatch Desk at 732-571-4444 (extension 4444 from an on-campus telephone) to ask if your missing item has been found. You may claim recovered items at MUPD Headquarters with appropriate identification. \n\nNo. Re-entry is not allowed.\n \nYes. If you purchased an ADA seat\, you will be instructed to enter through the Suite/3rd Floor/ADA Entrance. A companion ticket would have needed to be purchased in advance as well. Please follow the signs when approaching the OceanFirst Bank Center\, which will lead you to the building’s Fitness Center entryway. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m.\nElevators are located in the southwest corner of the building. \nNo\, there are no ATMs available in the OceanFirst Bank Center. \nSnacks and drinks will be sold at concession areas located inside the OceanFirst Bank Center. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Debit and credit (Visa and MasterCard) are accepted at the two main concession stands\, but not at satellite kiosks. In order to be prepared\, please bring multiple forms of payment including cash. \nThere will be a beer garden located on the second floor of the OceanFirst Bank Center. Alcohol cannot be consumed outside of this designated area. All guests will be required to show a valid photo ID to purchase alcohol. Management reserves the right to refuse the sale of alcohol to any guest. \nEveryone who attends a show must have a ticket. We do not recommend bringing infants to performances. Strollers may not be brought in to the seating area of the venue. \nMedical staff will be on-site and prepared for any medical issues that arises. \nYou can check with the Monmouth University Police Department (MUPD) Dispatch Desk at 732-571-4444 (extension 4444 from an on-campus telephone) to ask if your missing item has been found. You may claim recovered items at MUPD Headquarters with appropriate identification. URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/music-america-the-songs-that-shaped-us-night-one/ LOCATION:OceanFirst Bank Center\, 400 Cedar Ave\, West Long Branch\, 07764\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2026/04/Thursday_250.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20260507T154941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T232051Z UID:10000207-1780515000-1780515000@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:The Native American Music Experience DESCRIPTION:Get Your Tickets Here\n \nWEST LONG BRANCH\, N.J. (May 7\, 2026) — The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and Hard Rock International are proud to announce The Native American Music Experience\, a unique\, free concert celebrating the rich history and enduring legacy of Indigenous music in America. \nThe concert will take place at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre on Wednesday\, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. and is part of the Springsteen Center’s week-long series of grand opening activities. \nHard Rock International\, which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida\, is also supporting the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music through financial contributions\, memorabilia donations from its globally recognized collection of more than 89\,000 authentic music artifacts\, and partnership in the entertainment space. \n“Indigenous music is foundational to the story of American music\,” said Robert Santelli\, founding executive director of the Springsteen Center. “This concert kicks off our relationship with Hard Rock International and reflects our mission to explore the full breadth of American music. Our aim is to ensure that the voices and musical traditions of Indigenous artists are recognized\, celebrated and better understood.” \n“On behalf of the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Hard Rock International\, we are proud to partner with the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music to increase awareness and understanding of Indigenous music\,” said Jim Allen\, Chairman of Hard Rock International. “Seminole music and Native American music in general plays a major role in the history and culture of America and the world.” \nThe Native American Music Experience will feature Indigenous artists from around the United States and Canada and performances of both traditional and contemporary music\, including performers from the Seminole Tribe of Florida. \nArtists performing include: \nBrent Flor – Cheyenne and Arapaho \nCary Morin – Crow Nation\, Assiniboine Sioux\, and Black Ancestry \nDerek Miller – Six Nations of the Grand River \nFelipe Rose – Lakota Sioux and Taíno \nGary Farmer and the Dish and Spoon Band – Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy \nJoy Harjo (former U.S. Poet Laureate) – Muscogee (Creek) Nation \nJulia Keefe’s Mildred Bailey Project – Nez Perce Tribe (Nimiipuu) \nLacy Hill – Oneida/Mohawk \nLevi Platero – Navajo Nation \nThe Osceola Brothers – Seminole Tribe of Florida and also affiliated with the Kiowa Nation \nPura Fe’ – Tuscarora and Taíno \nSpencer Battiest and Doc Native – Seminole Tribe of Florida \n28′ Tha Native & The Flow – Cheyenne and Arapaho \nThe evening’s host will be Brett Maybee\, syndicated producer and radio host for The Mainstream with Brett Maybee and Gaeno radio programs. \n“The Native American Music Experience is part of the Springsteen Center’s ongoing efforts to present public programs that connect music to history\, culture\, and identity\,” continued Santelli. “Having Hard Rock as a partner allows the Springsteen Center the resources and support necessary to become an all-inclusive music institution.” \nTickets for The Native American Music Experience are free\, though registration is required. Registration opens at noon on Thursday\, May 7 through the Springsteen Center’s website: springsteencenter.org. \nAbout Hard Rock International \nHard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies\, with venues in nearly 80 countries spanning more than 300 locations\, including owned\, licensed\, or managed hotels\, casinos\, Rock Shops®\, live performance venues\, and cafes. \nBeginning with an Eric Clapton guitar\, Hard Rock owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia\, with more than 88\,000 pieces displayed at locations around the globe. \nThe Unity™ by Hard Rock global loyalty program rewards members for doing the things they love across participating properties. In addition\, Hard Rock Digital spotlights the sports betting and iGaming experience with products remixed in the spirit of Hard Rock for players worldwide. \nHRI has received numerous industry\, destination\, and workplace awards across the travel\, hospitality\, gaming\, entertainment\, and food & beverage sectors. HRI currently holds investment-grade ratings from S&P Global Ratings (BBB)\, Moody’s Investors Service (Baa2)\, and Fitch Ratings (BBB). \nFor more information\, visit:www.hardrock.comshop.hardrock.com URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/the-native-american-music-experience/ LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2026/05/Native-American.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20260407T160825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T201242Z UID:10000198-1780083000-1780083000@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:America 250: A Jersey Shore Celebration of the Nation’s Music Heritage DESCRIPTION:An unforgettable night of American songs and genres interpreted by some of the Jersey Shore’s most popular artists\, including Williams Honor\, Vini Lopez\, Pat Roddy\, Jackson Pines\, Pat Guadagno\, Richie Blackwell\, Jake Thistle\, and more… \nAn all-star line-up of Jersey Shore favorites will take the Pollak Theatre stage at Monmouth University on Friday\, May 29 at 7:30 PM for a special event that pays tribute to America’s rich music treasury and celebrates the nation’s 250th birthday.  The concert is the first in a series of music events leading up to the June 13 grand opening of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music\, located on the university’s West Long Branch campus. \nAmerica 250: A Jersey Shore Celebration of the Nation’s Music Heritage brings together artists and bands that have been inspired by various genres of American music and who have created a local sound rooted in tradition. \n“This celebration of American music\, with a particular New Jersey twist\, demonstrates the richness of the local scene at the same time it acknowledges its link to a broader national music heritage” said Bob Santelli\, Executive Director of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. “The Jersey Shore music scene\, in many ways\, is a microcosm of the American music scene.” \n“The artists performing in this show are directly connected to the songwriting tradition and artistry that have shaped New Jersey music for decades\,” added Eileen Chapman\, Director of the Springsteen Center for American Music.  “What you’ll hear performed are not just songs; they are the soundtrack of our lives and a part of the American story.” URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/america-250-a-jersey-shore-celebration-of-the-nations-music-heritage/ LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2026/04/America-250-Poster.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T113000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20260524T171124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T000130Z UID:10000210-1779703200-1779708600@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Born in the U.S.A.: Bruce Springsteen\, Bart Haynes\, Walter Cichon - and the Vietnam War (A Pop-Up Memorial Day Program) DESCRIPTION:Please note that registration for this event is now closed. \n  \nThis Memorial Day\, join the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music for a special pop-up program honoring the true meaning of the holiday through the stories of two young New Jersey musicians whose lives were forever shaped by the Vietnam War: Bart Haynes and Walter Cichon. \nFrom 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Memorial Day (Monday 5/25)\, our Director of Curatorial Affairs\, Melissa Kozlowski\, will present an illustrated talk exploring the lives\, military service\, and lasting legacy of Haynes and Cichon — friends and contemporaries of Bruce Springsteen whose deaths profoundly impacted his life and work. The program will also examine the Vietnam War’s influence on Springsteen’s music and activism\, themes explored in Kozlowski’s forthcoming book\, Born in the U.S.A.: Bruce Springsteen\, Bart Haynes\, Walter Cichon — and the Vietnam War. \nAttendance is free but limited to 25 guests. \nPlease note: exhibit installation is still underway\, and our galleries will not be accessible\, but guests will have the opportunity to explore the grounds\, our boardwalk\, and our soaring lobby. The program will be held in our state-of-the-art\, 241-seat Dolby Atmos-certified theater. \n \n \n \n Contact The Curator to Reserve Your Seats URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/born-in-the-u-s-a-bruce-springsteen-bart-haynes-walter-cichon-and-the-vietnam-war-a-pop-up-memorial-day-program/ 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/1218/2026/05/MDW-Event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20251130T204307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T204307Z UID:10000160-1778698800-1778698800@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Conversations with Our Curator - A Little More Love: The Life and Legacy of Olivia Newton-John (2026) with Matthew Hild DESCRIPTION:A Little More Love: The Life and Legacy of Olivia Newton-John (2026) \nPre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/Nw-rUjAOQ8iIuGBGK8DMdA \n“Conversations with our Curator” is a free\, monthly web series featuring BSACAM 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-a-little-more-love-the-life-and-legacy-of-olivia-newton-john-2026-with-matthew-hild/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/11/Matthew-Hild.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org LOCATION:https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/Nw-rUjAOQ8iIuGBGK8DMdA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T203000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20260317T182619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T182619Z UID:10000195-1776544200-1776544200@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:American Music Honors 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music has announced the honorees of its fourth annual American Music Honors event\, to be held Saturday\, April 18 on the campus of Monmouth University. \nThe 2026 honorees are: Dionne Warwick\, Patti Smith\, Dr. Dre\, The E Street Band\, and The Doors. This year’s event will also feature a special posthumous tribute to The Band. \nDionne Warwick is one of the most influential vocalists in American popular music\, known for her elegant phrasing and emotional precision. \nPatti Smith is a visionary artist and poet whose groundbreaking work fused punk\, poetry\, and rock into a powerful new language of artistic expression. \nDr. Dre is a pioneering producer\, artist\, and entrepreneur who helped shape the sound of hip-hop and launched the careers of some of the genre’s most influential voices. \nThe E Street Band is one of the most enduring and influential ensembles in American rock history\, with a body of work that has given voice to working-class stories for over five decades. \nThe Doors were a defining force of late-1960s rock\, blending blues\, psychedelia\, and literary ambition into music that challenged conventions and expanded the possibilities of the genre. \nThe Band—despite all but one member being Canadians—reshaped American roots music by drawing from folk\, blues\, country\, and rock to create a deeply influential and distinctly American sound. \nBrian Williams\, journalist and veteran television news anchor\, will once again host the American Music Honors. \n“The artists we’re honoring this year didn’t just shape popular music—they helped define it\,” said Robert Santelli\, founding executive director of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. “Their work reflects the creativity\, risk-taking\, and cultural exchange that sit at the heart of American music\, and it’s a privilege to celebrate their legacies.” \nAmerican Music Honors will take place in Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre. Stevie Van Zandt’s Disciples of Soul will again serve as the evening’s house band. Award presenters will include Bruce Springsteen (Dionne Warwick and Patti Smith)\, Jimmy Iovine (Dr. Dre)\, Jon Landau (The E Street Band)\, and Stevie Van Zandt (The Doors). \nTickets for the fourth annual American Music Honors will go on sale to the public online on March 18 at noon. Ticket information will be available at springsteencenter.org/american-music-honors-2026 \n“Monmouth University is proud to welcome these luminaries to campus for our fourth American Music Honors\,” said Monmouth University President Patrick Leahy. “The program reflects a living lineage of American music\, spanning pop-soul artistry\, punk-poetry\, hip-hop innovation and rock ’n’ roll. Our honorees embody the diverse tapestry of American music\, and I am grateful for their support of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music.” \nPast honorees include Darlene Love\, Mavis Staples\, John Mellencamp\, Jackson Browne\, John Fogerty\, Emmylou Harris\, and Tom Morello. \nThe Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music preserves the legacy of Bruce Springsteen and celebrates the history of American music and its diversity of artists and genres. As the home of the Bruce Springsteen Archives\, the Center serves as the official repository for materials related to Springsteen and The E Street Band\, including photographs\, historic memorabilia\, oral histories\, and more. The Center also explores American music more broadly by producing exhibitions\, concerts\, and educational programming that interprets and honors the cultural impact of American music past\, present\, and future. URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/american-music-honors-2026/ LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2026/02/AMH-Graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20251130T204141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T204141Z UID:10000158-1775674800-1775674800@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Conversations with Our Curator - Last Waltz: The Full Story of The Band (2025) with Craig Harris DESCRIPTION:Last Waltz: The Full Story of The Band (2025) \nPre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/4OH9FBLIS4Sn0Ef7DHOzzw \n“Conversations with our Curator” is a free\, monthly web series featuring BSACAM 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-last-waltz-the-full-story-of-the-band-2025-with-craig-harris/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/11/Craig-Harris.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org LOCATION:https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/4OH9FBLIS4Sn0Ef7DHOzzw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20251130T203939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T193023Z UID:10000157-1773774000-1773774000@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Conversations with Our Curator - Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell (2024) with Ann Powers DESCRIPTION:Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell (2024) \nPre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/1FIuOvvvRZecPcDyRZ3Stw \n“Conversations with our Curator” is a free\, monthly web series featuring BSACAM 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-traveling-on-the-path-of-joni-mitchell-2024-with-ann-powers/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/11/Ann-Powers.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org LOCATION: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/1FIuOvvvRZecPcDyRZ3Stw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20251130T203742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T204007Z UID:10000156-1770836400-1770836400@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Conversations with Our Curator - Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King (2025) with Preston Lauterbach DESCRIPTION:Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King (2025) \nPre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/lIZkIguaTy2IS7xm7UZTXQ \n\n\n“Conversations with our Curator” is a free\, monthly web series featuring BSACAM 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-before-elvis-the-african-american-musicians-who-made-the-king-2025-with-preston-lauterbach/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/11/Preston-Lauterbach.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org LOCATION:https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/lIZkIguaTy2IS7xm7UZTXQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20251130T203513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T203513Z UID:10000154-1768935600-1768935600@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Conversations with Our Curator - Where Are Your Boys Tonight?: The Oral History of Emo’s Mainstream Explosion 1999-2008 (2023) with Chris Payne DESCRIPTION:Where Are Your Boys Tonight?: The Oral History of Emo’s Mainstream Explosion 1999-2008 (2023) \nPre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/_MW-mZbJRjuY7XKXjAlnCA \n“Conversations with our Curator” is a free\, monthly web series featuring BSACAM 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-where-are-your-boys-tonight-the-oral-history-of-emos-mainstream-explosion-1999-2008-2023-with-chris-payne/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/11/Chris-Payne.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org LOCATION:https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/_MW-mZbJRjuY7XKXjAlnCA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20251118T193248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T193714Z UID:10000151-1765393200-1765393200@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Conversations with our Curator featuring John Morrison DESCRIPTION:Boyz II Men 40th Anniversary Celebration: Unofficial & Unauthorized \n\nPre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/lr9iuTVBSLqBiG0Gn9e2OA\n\n  \n  \nIn the unofficial and unauthorized Boyz II Men 40th Anniversary Celebration\, music journalist John Morrison delves into the band’s origins—from their beginning in high school and their earliest influences—to their biggest successes in the ’80s and ’90s\, to their continued achievements today and the lasting legacy they’ve left in the boy-band canon. Along the way\, readers will also explore the creation of Boyz II Men’s biggest hits\, such as “End of the Road” and “Motownphilly”; the fan culture that built up around the band\, from the small gigs and mall tours of their earliest years to their national anthem performance in 2022 and tour and album plans for their anniversary year in 2025; Boyz II Men’s influences\, from R&B to a cappella\, and their place in a boy-band history that begins with the Jackson 5 and continues in the modern day with bands like One Direction and BTS; and the lasting legacy of a band proudly celebrating their fortieth anniversary. \nThe book features interviews with icons of the music world and leading music historians and journalists\, including: \n\nSinger-songwriter and record producer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds\nSinger-songwriter Loren Davis-Stroud\nMusic journalist Michael Gonzales \nMusic producer Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo\nMusician and studio manager Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou\nAudio engineer George Hajioannou\nBassist Reggie Hamilton\nAuthor and historian Dart Adams\nLongtime music journalist and entertainment industry professional Karas Lamb\n\nWith stunning photographs and recollections from fans throughout\, fans can relive their most precious memories of their favorite crossover band and learn about hidden gems and new tidbits from famous friends and collaborators. This is far from the end of the road for this groundbreaking group\, and this book is the perfect companion to your everlasting love for “Nate\, Mike\, Shawn\, and Wan”! \n \n“Conversations with our Curator” is a free\, monthly web series featuring BSACAM 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-featuring-john-morrison/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/11/Event-Boyz-2-Men.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org LOCATION:https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/lr9iuTVBSLqBiG0Gn9e2OA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20251018T155553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T151750Z UID:10000148-1763062200-1763062200@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:On Sale NOW - Premier Screening of American Music Honors 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music is pleased to announce the premiere screening of the 2025 American Music Honors event. The screening of this very special evening honoring American Music icons John Fogerty\, Tom Morello\, Smokey Robinson\, Emmylou Harris\, and Joe Ely will be held on Thursday\, November 13th\, at 7:30 p.m. at the intimate Pollak Theatre\, where the sold-out awards event was held on April 26\, 2025. \nEach of the 2025 honorees\, accompanied by the Marc Ribler & the Disciples of Soul band\, contributed awe-inspiring performances that completely blew the audience away. Hosted by Brian Williams\, the evening was filled with eloquent and thoughtful remarks by honorees and their presenters: Bruce Springsteen\, Patti Scialfa\, Stevie Van Zandt\, and Nils Lofgren. The evening concluded with the audience on their feet while honorees and presenters shared the stage and jammed to such hits as “Going to a Go-Go”\, “Boulder to Birmingham”\, “Fortunate Son”\, “The Ghost of Tom Joad”\, Proud Mary”\, and culminating in a jam-packed stage performance of “This Land is Your Land”. \nTickets for the film screening are $20 and will go on sale on Tuesday\, October 21st at 1 p.m. \nAbout American Music Honors: AMH celebrates artists who have demonstrated artistic excellence\, creative integrity\, and a longstanding commitment to the value of music in our national story.\nJohn Fogerty\, (“Green River”\, “Bad Moon Rising”\, “Born on the Bayou”)\, whose “Weeping on the Promised Land” served as a moving tribute for those who had been affected by the pandemic.\nSmokey Robinson\, (“The Tracks of My Tears”\, “Tears of a Clown”\, “I Second That Emotion”)\, whose career has spanned four decades and has accumulated 4000 songs to his credit\nEmmylou Harris\, (“Red Dirt Girl”\, “Sweet Dreams”\, “Blue Kentucky Girl” ) who has been a longtime social activist\, lending her voice to many causes\, including animal welfare.\nTom Morello\, (“Killing in the Name”\, “Bulls on Parade”\, “Like a Stone”) is a vocal political activist\, social justice advocate\, and sponsor of music education programs. \nJoe Ely\, (“Fools Fall in Love”\, “Because of the Wind”\, “Settle For Love”)\, whose songs feature themes of immigration\, poverty\, war\, injustice\, freedom\, and other social issues. \nAbout BSACAM: The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music serves as the official repository for the musical legacy of Bruce Springsteen. The Archives includes photographs\, periodicals\, oral histories\, rare recordings\, historic footage\, and artifacts related to Springsteen and the E Street Band.  The Center for American Music produces museum exhibitions\, seminars\, concerts\, and other public and educational programs that both explore and celebrate the nation’s rich music tradition. URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/premier-screening-of-american-music-honors-2025/ LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/10/Bruce-AMH-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20251009T141940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T143245Z UID:10000145-1762801200-1762801200@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Conversations with our Curator featuring Alan Light DESCRIPTION:Featuring Alan Light discussing Don’t Stop: Why We (Still) Love Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours’ – Register for the Zoom link here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/1lelOMyHQCCDLRoIF-mFFw URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-featuring-alan-light/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/10/Fleetwood-Mac-Conversations-with-our-Curator.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org LOCATION:https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/1lelOMyHQCCDLRoIF-mFFw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T180000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20251022T162004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T172958Z UID:10000150-1762797600-1762797600@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Bruce Springsteen and the West End Scene (Discussion) DESCRIPTION:Explore the connection between Bruce Springsteen and the dynamic arts scene of West End\, Long Branch\, a neighborhood often celebrated as the “Mini Greenwich Village.” During a pivotal moment in his career\, Springsteen found inspiration just steps from his cottage\, immersed in a vibrant community that was brimming with creativity. \nAs he crafted his iconic album\, “Born to Run”\, this flourishing community pulsed with life—featuring eclectic coffee houses\, lively music venues\, unique boutiques\, and talented artisans along Brighton Avenue. The area buzzed with culture\, hosting concerts in the parks and on the beach that drew hundreds of visitors to experience its rich tapestry of artistic expression. \nCurious about what compelled Springsteen to choose West End\, Long Branch\, as a backdrop for his artistry? Don’t miss this opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from local artisans\, business owners\, and residents\, including Paul Whistler\, Damien Peduto\, Florie Gray—the “girl on the tandem bike”— and others as they share their captivating stories about this vibrant community. \nJoin us for this compelling event on November 10 at 6:00 P.M. at the Arts and Cultural Center\, located at 577 Broadway in Long Branch. Admission is free\, so be part of the conversation that celebrates the intersection of music and culture. \nWhile there\, you can visit our “Bruce Springsteen in Long Branch” exhibit. Co-curated by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music and the Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center\, this exhibit honors Bruce by spotlighting his formative years in Long Branch and the local roots of his iconic album\, “Born to Run”. URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/bruce-springsteen-and-the-west-end-scene-discussion/ LOCATION:The Long Branch Arts & Culture Center\, 577 Broadway\, Long Branch\, NJ\, 07740\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/10/Long-Branch-_-West-End-Event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T180000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20251017T200658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T200658Z UID:10000147-1762365600-1762365600@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Bruce Springsteen's Long Branch Years - A Talk with Curator Melissa Ziobro DESCRIPTION: URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/bruce-springsteens-long-branch-years-a-talk-with-curator-melissa-ziobro/ LOCATION:The Long Branch Arts & Culture Center\, 577 Broadway\, Long Branch\, NJ\, 07740\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/10/Melissa-Long-Branch-Event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20251007T212142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T154954Z UID:10000143-1760554800-1760554800@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition - Screening and Listening Session DESCRIPTION:Join the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music for a unique opportunity to attend an advance screening and listening session for Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition\, featuring previously unreleased material. \nThe session will be moderated and curated by radio personalities Tom Cunningham and Rich Russo. Joining them will be Erik Flannigan\, essayist\, Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition. Erik also wrote the liner notes from Tracks 2: The Lost Albums. \n“Bruce Springsteen’s “Nebraska” will be explored with more context and depth than ever before this fall\, with the release of a five-disc box set featuring many never-before-heard and previously-undiscovered recordings. “Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition” will arrive on Oct. 17 from Sony Music\, and include The E Street Band’s fabled “Electric Nebraska” sessions and solo outtakes from the era\, as well as a newly shot performance film of “Nebraska” in its entirety – and a 2025 remaster of the original album. Together\, they represent a wholly unprecedented look into the sonic world of this improbable lo-fi masterpiece turned enduring Springsteen classic.”- Shore Fire Media URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/nebraska-82-expanded-edition-screening-and-listening-session/ LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/10/Nebraska-82-Expanded-Edition.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20250611T023058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T192516Z UID:10000108-1760554800-1760554800@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Conversations with our Curator featuring Allison Bumsted DESCRIPTION:Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/n9xhH80URh6r0lBd65TfKg URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-featuring-allison-bumsted/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/06/TeenSet1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org LOCATION:https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/n9xhH80URh6r0lBd65TfKg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20250611T022920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T192407Z UID:10000106-1757530800-1757530800@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Conversations with our Curator featuring WP Tandy DESCRIPTION:Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/ATSmg3QARiKL01hrbzZ3iA \n  URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-with-wp-tandy-author-of-beach-badge/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/06/BeachBadge1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org LOCATION:https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/ATSmg3QARiKL01hrbzZ3iA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T183000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20250724T154556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T010608Z UID:10000124-1757232000-1757269800@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Academic Conference: Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run” at 50 DESCRIPTION:The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music and the Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences will be hosting an academic conference devoted to the life\, work\, and influence of “The Boss” in honor of the 50th anniversary of the landmark Born to Run album’s 1975 release. Tickets are $100.\n \n View the official conference program URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/academic-conference-bruce-springsteens-born-to-run-at-50/ LOCATION:Monmouth University\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/07/Bruce1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250908 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20250724T154915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T154915Z UID:10000126-1757203200-1757289599@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Walking Tours: Visit the Home Where Bruce Springsteen Wrote “Born to Run” DESCRIPTION:Walking tours of the West End section of Long Branch\, where Springsteen lived in 1974 and 1975 when he wrote the songs that comprise Born to Run.  The September 7 tours\, which include the chance to view Springsteen’s rented West End cottage\, will take place at 11am and 2pm. Tickets are $40.\n11am Tickets – Purchase Your 11am Walking Tour Tickets \n2pm Tickets – Purchase Your 2pm Walking Tour Tickets URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/walking-tours-visit-the-home-where-bruce-springsteen-wrote-born-to-run/ LOCATION:West End Park\, 607 Ocean Ave N\, Long Branch\, NJ\, 07740\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/07/Bruce1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T090000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20250724T154331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T155005Z UID:10000122-1757149200-1757149200@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Main Event: “Born to Run” 50th Anniversary Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Main Event is a full-day symposium that will take place on Saturday\, September 6 in Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre. The symposium will feature panels\, presentations\, and interviews with members of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band\, as well as with journalists and historians\, music industry legends\, and special guests. Tickets are $150.\n \n View the official Symposium schedule URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/main-event-born-to-run-50th-anniversary-symposium/ LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/07/Bruce1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20250724T154022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T154022Z UID:10000121-1757098800-1757098800@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:An Evening with Thom Zimny: The Making of “Born to Run” Featuring Rare Footage DESCRIPTION:A special viewing of rare footage from the making of Born to Run and from Springsteen’s 1975 Born to Run tour\, hosted by filmmaker Thom Zimny with special guest\, Max Weinberg.  This viewing will be the evening of Friday\, September 5\, at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre. Tickets are $50. URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/an-evening-with-thom-zimny-the-making-of-born-to-run-featuring-rare-footage/ LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/07/Bruce1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20250804T183932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T035352Z UID:10000130-1757066400-1766077200@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Born to Run at 50: Photographs by Eric Meola DESCRIPTION:This exciting new exhibit celebrates the photography of Eric Meola\, whose iconic photo of Springsteen and saxophonist Clarence Clemons graces the Born to Run album cover.  The free exhibit will be open to the public in Monmouth University’s Rechnitz Hall DiMattio Gallery from Friday\, September 5 through December 18\, 2025. See gallery hours and more here. URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/born-to-run-at-50-photographs-by-eric-meola/ LOCATION:Rechnitz Hall DiMattio Gallery\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, West Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/08/Meola-50th-Anniversary.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20250822T011653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T172219Z UID:10000136-1756927800-1756927800@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Born to Run – A Jersey Shore Celebration Concert DESCRIPTION:This special event will bring together an incredible lineup of Jersey Shore favorites\, including Vini Lopez\, Williams Honor\, Pat Roddy\, Jake Thistle\, Pat Guadagno\, Richie Blackwell\, and special featured performers. Many of these artists have graced past celebrations for “Greetings from Asbury Park\, NJ” and “The Wild\, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle”\, continuing a tradition of heartfelt tributes to Springsteen’s music. \nThe Jersey Shore Celebration Concert takes place at Pollak Theatre\, Monmouth University\, on September 3rd at 7:30. Tickets are $25\, and will be available on Monday\, August 25 at 12pm noon EST on the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music website. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this unforgettable celebration—visit our website on August 25 to secure your tickets. \nPerformers for the evening include: \nJake Thistle\nJames Maddock\nPat Roddy Band\nPat Guadagno\nRichie Blackwell\nVini Lopez\nWilliams Honor \nPlus Special Guests URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/born-to-run-a-jersey-shore-celebration-concert/ LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/07/Bruce1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20250730T214836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T163445Z UID:10000128-1756063800-1756063800@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:“Tramps Like Us” Film Premiere DESCRIPTION:“Tramps Like Us” Documentary to Premiere at Monmouth University August 24th\n\n\n\n\nGlobal Story of Bruce Springsteen Fans Comes Home to the Jersey Shore. \nWest Long Branch\, NJ — Tramps Like Us\, the new and highly anticipated feature-length documentary exploring the global Springsteen fan community\, will hold its world premiere on Sunday\, August 24\, 2025\, at 7:30 PM at the Pollak Theater at Monmouth University. \nThe Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University in West Long Branch\, NJ\, will co-sponsor the event — the perfect setting to debut this powerful\, fan-driven tribute to Bruce Springsteen and his extraordinary impact. Also co-sponsoring the premiere is Spring-Nuts\, the vibrant global fan community uniting Springsteen devotees through shared experiences\, charitable endeavors and a deep appreciation for his music. \n“We’re thrilled to welcome Tramps Like Us film to our Pollak Theatre for its premiere!” said Eileen Chapman\, Director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music. “We’re excited to share in the experiences and storytelling of fans near and far.” \nDirected by David Barry\, the film spans more than 250 interviews across 20 countries\, weaving together deeply personal stories into a powerful global conversation. \n“The Tramps Like Us film explores how Bruce Springsteen’s music\, message and presence have shaped lives and created lifelong connections\,” said Barry. “It’s a tribute to the extraordinary relationship between Bruce\, his music and his fans.” \nA true grassroots creation\, Tramps Like Us was made possible by the Springsteen fan community itself. Over 350 fans from around the world contributed to a successful crowdfunding campaign that raised more than $50\,000\, making this one of the most ambitious fan-funded music documentaries to date. \nThe film’s Sunday evening premiere also will serve as the culminating event of the Spring-Nuts’ seventh annual Serenade weekend in Asbury Park\, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the world-renowned Spring-Nuts fan group. This year the Spring-Nuts’ Sunday afternoon Serenade gala will take place at the Stone Pony on Aug. 24\, from noon to 5 PM. \n“Spring-Nuts is so proud and thrilled to be a co-promoter of this epic film Tramps Like Us\,” said Howie and Julie Chaz\, founders of Spring-Nuts. “We could not have asked for a better way to cap off Serenade weekend than to watch this mind-blowing collection of personal and profound Springsteen fans’ stories together with all our fellow Spring-Nuts at Monmouth University. David Barry has done an incredible job capturing Bruce’s legacy and deep connection with his fans. This is a must-see for any Springsteen fan.” \nBoth the Tramps Like Us film premiere and the Spring-Nuts’ Seaside Serenade 7 event\, which will coincide with the Spring-Nuts’ 10-year anniversary celebration at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park\, NJ\, will be charity events with proceeds benefiting: \n\nLight of Day Foundation\, which funds research and support in the fight against Parkinson’s disease and related illnesses through the power of music.\nTeachRock\, which provides free educational resources that bring the sound\, stories and science of music into classrooms. TeachRock was founded by E Street Band’s Stevie Van Zandt along with Bono\, Jackson Browne\, Martin Scorsese and Bruce Springsteen.\n\nThanks to the generosity of sponsors\, 100% of ticket proceeds from the premiere will go to these charitable partners. \nDirector David Barry\, a lifelong Springsteen fan and New Jersey native\, has created 11 feature-length documentaries centered on musical stories. His work has been featured on PBS\, at film festivals\, private theatrical screenings\, and is available on streaming platforms including Amazon. Known for his deeply human approach to storytelling\, Barry brings both professional insight and personal devotion to Tramps Like Us — crafting a film that captures the emotional heart of what it means to be a Springsteen fan. \nTickets for Tramps Like Us film are $30 per person and will go on sale on Wednesday\, June 4\, 2025 at 10 am and can be purchased here. \n\nFor more information: \n\nWatch the film’s trailer\nDavid Barry Films\nSpringsteen Archives\nSpring-Nuts website\nSpring-Nuts Serenade Event\nSpring-Nuts Facebook\nPollak Theater at Monmouth University\nLight of Day Foundation\nTeachRock URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tramps-like-us-film-premiere/ LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/06/Tramps1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20250808T163708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T140333Z UID:10000131-1755619200-1755633600@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Springsteen in Long Branch Gallery Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:LONG BRANCH – The Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center is proud to present a special exhibition in collaboration with Monmouth University and the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. This exhibit honors Bruce Springsteen by spotlighting his formative years in Long Branch and the local roots of his iconic album “Born to Run\,” which celebrates its 50th anniversary on August 25. The exhibition opens to the public on August 18\, with an opening reception on August 19 at 6 p.m. \n  \n\n\n\nWhile living in West End in Long Branch\, Bruce Springsteen wrote “Born to Run” — the album that solidified his place as a creative force in rock and roll and launched him to worldwide fame. Fittingly\, the exhibition features an entire section dedicated to West End in the 1970s\, highlighting its lasting impact on Springsteen’s life and music. Visitors will also get a glimpse into Bruce’s surfing days along the Jersey Shore\, shedding light on the local culture and experiences that helped shape his early artistic voice. \n  \n\n\n\nThe exhibition features rarely seen posters\, photographs and “Born to Run” promotional materials\, along with iconic artifacts\, including a green drum set from Bruce’s early band\, Earth\, and a one-of-a-kind\, exact replica of the guitar seen on the “Born to Run” album cover\, offering fans a rare glimpse of the instruments that accompanied him on his rock n’ roll journey. \n  \n\n\n\nAdding to the experience\, the exhibition features an immersive interactive element: each visitor will receive a vintage-style Long Branch postcard\, adorned with early photos of Bruce\, to share a personal memory or reflection about the rock legend. At the close of the exhibition\, these collected memories will be preserved in the Bruce Springsteen Archives (which is set to open its new home on the Monmouth University campus in 2026) ensuring that fans’ voices become part of his enduring story. \n  \n\n\n\nJoin us in celebrating the city that helped shape a rock ‘n’ roll legend. We invite the community to explore the exhibition\, discover Long Branch’s influence on “The Boss\,” and take pride in the vital role our city played in his early journey. \n  \n\n\n\n“Bruce Springsteen is one of the most iconic and influential musicians to have ever lived and we are proud of his roots here in Long Branch. Not many people know the importance of his time spent in Long Branch and how it shaped specifically the “Born to Run” album\, ultimately propelling his career. We want to thank Monmouth University and the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music for this once in a lifetime exhibit\,” Mayor Pallone said. \n  \n\n\n\n“’Born to Run’ is unquestionably one of the greatest rock albums of all time\,” added Bob Santelli\, Executive Director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. “That Bruce wrote the album in Long Branch\, just a few blocks from where the Archives’ new home is being built\, only adds to the excitement of celebrating its importance.” \n  \n\n\n\n“This exhibit deepens our shared commitment to preserving the cultural legacy of the Jersey Shore and the music that has defined generations\,” said Monmouth University President Patrick F. Leahy. “We are proud to partner with the City of Long Branch to highlight the creative spirit rooted in this community and its influence on American music. \n  \n\n\n\nThe Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center will host a variety of programs throughout the exhibition\, including a Bruce Springsteen song open mic night\, a presentation on his years in Long Branch\, and a storytelling event. For questions\, call the LBACC at 732-222-7000 x 2050 or follow the City of Long Branch social media accounts. \n  \n\n\n\n*The City of Long Branch is located in Monmouth County\, New Jersey. Learn more at longbranch.org. If you would like more information about this event\, please contact Lindsay DeAngelis at 732-571-5645 or ldeangelis@longbranch.org. \n  \n\n\n\n*The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music preserves the legacy of Bruce Springsteen and celebrates the history of American music and its diversity of artists and genres. Our mission is two-fold. The Springsteen Archives serves as the official repository for materials related to Springsteen and the E Street Band\, including photographs\, historic memorabilia\, oral histories\, and more. The Center for American Music explores American music more broadly. We accomplish this by producing exhibitions\, concerts\, and educational programming that explores and honors the cultural impact of American music past\, present\, and future. For further information\, please visit www.springsteencenter.org. URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/springsteen-in-long-branch-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Long Branch Arts & Culture Center\, 577 Broadway\, Long Branch\, NJ\, 07740\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/08/Springsteen-in-Long-Branch-v2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T083000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20250808T163910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T140400Z UID:10000133-1755505800-1755505800@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Springsteen in Long Branch Gallery Opening DESCRIPTION:LONG BRANCH – The Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center is proud to present a special exhibition in collaboration with Monmouth University and the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. This exhibit honors Bruce Springsteen by spotlighting his formative years in Long Branch and the local roots of his iconic album “Born to Run\,” which celebrates its 50th anniversary on August 25. The exhibition opens to the public on August 18\, with an opening reception on August 19 at 6 p.m. \n  \n\n\n\nWhile living in West End in Long Branch\, Bruce Springsteen wrote “Born to Run” — the album that solidified his place as a creative force in rock and roll and launched him to worldwide fame. Fittingly\, the exhibition features an entire section dedicated to West End in the 1970s\, highlighting its lasting impact on Springsteen’s life and music. Visitors will also get a glimpse into Bruce’s surfing days along the Jersey Shore\, shedding light on the local culture and experiences that helped shape his early artistic voice. \n  \n\n\n\nThe exhibition features rarely seen posters\, photographs and “Born to Run” promotional materials\, along with iconic artifacts\, including a green drum set from Bruce’s early band\, Earth\, and a one-of-a-kind\, exact replica of the guitar seen on the “Born to Run” album cover\, offering fans a rare glimpse of the instruments that accompanied him on his rock n’ roll journey. \n  \n\n\n\nAdding to the experience\, the exhibition features an immersive interactive element: each visitor will receive a vintage-style Long Branch postcard\, adorned with early photos of Bruce\, to share a personal memory or reflection about the rock legend. At the close of the exhibition\, these collected memories will be preserved in the Bruce Springsteen Archives (which is set to open its new home on the Monmouth University campus in 2026) ensuring that fans’ voices become part of his enduring story. \n  \n\n\n\nJoin us in celebrating the city that helped shape a rock ‘n’ roll legend. We invite the community to explore the exhibition\, discover Long Branch’s influence on “The Boss\,” and take pride in the vital role our city played in his early journey. \n  \n\n\n\n“Bruce Springsteen is one of the most iconic and influential musicians to have ever lived and we are proud of his roots here in Long Branch. Not many people know the importance of his time spent in Long Branch and how it shaped specifically the “Born to Run” album\, ultimately propelling his career. We want to thank Monmouth University and the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music for this once in a lifetime exhibit\,” Mayor Pallone said. \n  \n\n\n\n“’Born to Run’ is unquestionably one of the greatest rock albums of all time\,” added Bob Santelli\, Executive Director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. “That Bruce wrote the album in Long Branch\, just a few blocks from where the Archives’ new home is being built\, only adds to the excitement of celebrating its importance.” \n  \n\n\n\n“This exhibit deepens our shared commitment to preserving the cultural legacy of the Jersey Shore and the music that has defined generations\,” said Monmouth University President Patrick F. Leahy. “We are proud to partner with the City of Long Branch to highlight the creative spirit rooted in this community and its influence on American music. \n  \n\n\n\nThe Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center will host a variety of programs throughout the exhibition\, including a Bruce Springsteen song open mic night\, a presentation on his years in Long Branch\, and a storytelling event. For questions\, call the LBACC at 732-222-7000 x 2050 or follow the City of Long Branch social media accounts. \n  \n\n\n\n*The City of Long Branch is located in Monmouth County\, New Jersey. Learn more at longbranch.org. If you would like more information about this event\, please contact Lindsay DeAngelis at 732-571-5645 or ldeangelis@longbranch.org. \n  \n\n\n\n*The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music preserves the legacy of Bruce Springsteen and celebrates the history of American music and its diversity of artists and genres. Our mission is two-fold. The Springsteen Archives serves as the official repository for materials related to Springsteen and the E Street Band\, including photographs\, historic memorabilia\, oral histories\, and more. The Center for American Music explores American music more broadly. We accomplish this by producing exhibitions\, concerts\, and educational programming that explores and honors the cultural impact of American music past\, present\, and future. For further information\, please visit www.springsteencenter.org. URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/springsteen-in-long-branch-gallery-opening/ LOCATION:The Long Branch Arts & Culture Center\, 577 Broadway\, Long Branch\, NJ\, 07740\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/08/Springsteen-in-Long-Branch-v2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T074313 CREATED:20250611T022742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T192449Z UID:10000105-1755111600-1755111600@springsteencenter.org SUMMARY:Conversations with our Curator featuring Ricky Riccardi DESCRIPTION:Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/ffLw4XPHQaO0fNXBZYh2kA \n  URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-with-ricky-riccardi-author-of-stomp-off-lets-go-the-early-years-of-louis-armstrong/ CATEGORIES:Events (Calendar) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springsteencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1218/2025/06/Stomp1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org LOCATION:https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/ffLw4XPHQaO0fNXBZYh2kA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR