Following its February debut at the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum in Austin, Texas, Music America: Iconic Objects From America’s Music History will open to the public at GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi on Friday, Sept. 20. With […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music (BSACAM) at Monmouth University is pleased to announce the second annual President’s Lecture on Music History […]
Join music journalists John Morrison and Josh Leidy for a multimedia presentation on the history of hip-hop culture and the cultural and technological evolution of sampling, followed by performances by Blue […]
Registration is open for the 2nd annual Move on Up Gospel Sing-Off. The event celebrating gospel music is being presented by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music […]
The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music has announced the honorees of its third annual American Music Honors event, to be held Saturday, April 26 on the campus of Monmouth […]
TICKETS AVAILABLE 3/25 Tickets for the 3rd Annual American Music Honors will go on sale today, Tuesday, March 25th. Tickets will be limited to two per household and can only […]
The 2025 Honorees are Smokey Robinson, John Fogerty, Emmylou Harris, Tom Morello and Joe Ely. Award presenters will include Bruce Springsteen, Patti Scialfa, Nils Lofgren and Stevie Van Zandt. Journalist […]
In advance of our 2nd Annual Move On Up Gospel Sing-Off & Celebration on Saturday, May 10th, join us for a free, virtual program with Dr. LaToya Lain on the […]
Registration Now Open for the 2nd Annual Move On Up Gospel Sing-Off & Celebration! . Move on Up! will take place on Saturday, May 10th at 2pm in Pollak Theatre on […]
Join the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music for an advance listen to selections from Tracks II: The Lost Albums on Thursday, June 26th at 7pm at the Pollak Theatre at […]
It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology, the way we consume music through our devices, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora, Spotify […]
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Music plays a haunting role in Ryan Coogler’s 2025 horror hit Sinners, where sound serves as a conduit not just to the divine, but to something far darker. But long […]
It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology, the way we consume music through our devices, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora, Spotify […]
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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 […]
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 […]
“Tramps Like Us” Documentary to Premiere at Monmouth University August 24th Global Story of Bruce Springsteen Fans Comes Home to the Jersey Shore. West Long Branch, NJ — Tramps Like Us, the […]
It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology, the way we consume music through our devices, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora, Spotify […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Due to overwhelming demand Max Weinberg’s Jukebox is moving to The Stone Pony Summer Stage on September 6! All tickets purchased for the inside show will be honored. Tickets can […]
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 […]
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, […]
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Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame and Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music Presents “Wasn’t That a Time: The Boston Folk Revival 1958 – 1965” One-Day Symposium September […]
In collaboration with the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music (BSACAM), the National Music Centre (NMC) brings notable speakers to Calgary to explore the cultural synergies between Canadian and American […]
Join us on Sunday, October 5 for a matinee screening of Laurel Canyon. The 2020 documentary gives an up-close look at the lives of the musicians who inhabited Laurel Canyon, painting […]
It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology, the way we consume music through our devices, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora, Spotify […]
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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 […]
It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology, the way we consume music through our devices, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora, Spotify […]
Inaugural “Everything Fab Four” Fest to feature Max Weinberg, Jake Clemons & many more Event will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ Rubber Soul album ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Beatles’ seminal 1965 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology, the way we consume music through our devices, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora, Spotify […]
Boyz II Men 40th Anniversary Celebration: Unofficial & Unauthorized Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/lr9iuTVBSLqBiG0Gn9e2OA In the unofficial and unauthorized Boyz II Men 40th Anniversary Celebration, music journalist John Morrison delves into the band’s […]
This event will feature The Band, Music from Big Pink. It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology, the way we consume music through our […]
The Light of Day Foundation, Inc., utilizes the awesome power of music to raise money and awareness in our continuing quest to end Parkinson’s disease and related neuro-degenerative diseases, specifically […]
Where Are Your Boys Tonight?: The Oral History of Emo’s Mainstream Explosion 1999-2008 (2023) Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/_MW-mZbJRjuY7XKXjAlnCA "Conversations with our Curator" is a free, monthly web series featuring BSACAM Director of Curatorial […]
This event will feature Stevie Wonder, Talking Book. It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology, the way we consume music through our devices, apps […]
Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King (2025) Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/lIZkIguaTy2IS7xm7UZTXQ "Conversations with our Curator" is a free, monthly web series featuring BSACAM Director of Curatorial Affairs, Melissa Ziobro, […]
The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music (BSCAM) at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ serves as Bruce Springsteen's official repository and celebrates the history of American music of […]
This event will feature Kate Bush, Hounds of Love It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology, the way we consume music through our devices, […]
The opening reception event will be held on March 5th at the Passaic County Arts Center 6:00-9:00pm; to reserve your space for the event call 973-706-6640. See more at: https://seepassaiccounty.org/exhibitions/born-to-run-at-50/
In honor of Women's History Month, Melissa Ziobro, Curator of BSCAM at Monmouth University, presents a talk in the Lacey Meeting Room about the unsung women who shaped and supported […]
In honor of Women's History Month, Melissa Ziobro, Curator of BSCAM at Monmouth University, presents a talk in the Plumsted Meeting Room about the unsung women who shaped and supported […]
Melissa Ziobro, Curator of the Springsteen Center for American Music discusses the lesser-known, but essential members of the E. St. Band. The “core” members of Bruce Springsteen’s famed E Street […]
Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell (2024) Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/1FIuOvvvRZecPcDyRZ3Stw "Conversations with our Curator" is a free, monthly web series featuring BSACAM Director of Curatorial Affairs, Melissa Ziobro, in conversation with […]
The “core” members of Bruce Springsteen’s famed E Street Band over time are generally listed as Garry Tallent, Roy Bittan, Max Weinberg, Steven Van Zandt, Nils Lofgren, Clarence Clemons, Danny […]
This event will feature Tom Petty, Damn the Torpedoes. It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology, the way we consume music through our devices, […]
Last Waltz: The Full Story of The Band (2025) Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/4OH9FBLIS4Sn0Ef7DHOzzw "Conversations with our Curator" is a free, monthly web series featuring BSACAM Director of Curatorial Affairs, Melissa Ziobro, in conversation […]
This interactive, multi-media talk by Melissa Ziobro, Director of Curatorial Affairs for the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, provides a look at the iconic music that helps us understand our shared history […]
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. The […]
This talk by Melissa Ziobro, Director of Curatorial Affairs for the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, provides a close look at Born to Run’s historical context, lyrical depth, and cultural […]
This event will feature David Bowie, Hunky Dory. It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology, the way we consume music through our devices, apps […]
A Little More Love: The Life and Legacy of Olivia Newton-John (2026) Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/Nw-rUjAOQ8iIuGBGK8DMdA "Conversations with our Curator" is a free, monthly web series featuring BSACAM Director of Curatorial Affairs, Melissa […]
Please note that registration for this event is now closed. This Memorial Day, join the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music for a special pop-up program honoring the true meaning of […]
Friday, May 29 at 7:30 PM - 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…
Wednesday, June 3 at 7:30 PM - 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. The concert, which will take place at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre on Wednesday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m., is part of the Springsteen Center’s week-long series of grand opening activities.
Thursday, June 4 at 7:30pm - Among the artists scheduled to perform are Rosanne Cash, Kenny Chesney, Shemekia Copeland, Dropkick Murphys, Valerie June, Keb' Mo', Bruce Springsteen, Trombone Shorty, Tony Trischka and more. The Disciples of Soul will serve as the house band.
Friday, June 5 at 7:30pm - Among the artists scheduled to perform are Jackson Browne, Gary Clark JR., Dion, Jon Bon Jovi, Nils Lofgren, Darlene Love, Public Enemy, David Sancious, Bruce Springsteen, Mavis Staples, Stevie Van Zandt, Jimmie Vaughan and more. The Disciples of Soul will serve as the house band.
Saturday, June 13 at 10:00 AM - Be among the first to experience and tour the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. Check back soon for more information.
Springsteen Fandom: “A Lifetime Conversation” (2026) As this month's author lives in Europe, this session of "Conversations with our Curator" will be pre-recorded and available for viewing at 7PM. No […]
In recognition of Pride Month, the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music invites audiences to a special panel discussion exploring the many ways music helps individuals and communities express identity, build understanding, and inspire change. The conversation will feature Spencer Battiest, acclaimed Seminole musician and actor; Felipe Rose, original Native American member of the iconic Village People and a pioneering figure in LGBTQ and Indigenous visibility in popular music; and Danielle "Redbird" Marrone, Jersey Shore singer-songwriter and advocate whose music explores themes of hope, resilience, and community.
It’s just like book club but with albums! This event will feature Billy Joel, 52nd Street It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology, the […]
Talkin' Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America's Bohemian Music Capital (2024) Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/ieN64qLnRRmpoKAwEZXNLw "Conversations with our Curator" is a free, monthly web series featuring BSCAM Director […]
Join us for a free summer concert series presented by the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and Asbury Audio, running every Thursday evening from 6–7:30 PM, July 16 through […]
Join us for a free summer concert series presented by the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and Asbury Audio, running every Thursday evening from 6–7:30 PM, July 16 through […]
Join us for a free summer concert series presented by the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and Asbury Audio, running every Thursday evening from 6–7:30 PM, July 16 through […]
It’s just like book club but with albums! This event will feature Meat Loaf, Bat Out of Hell.
Join us for a free summer concert series presented by the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and Asbury Audio, running every Thursday evening from 6–7:30 PM, July 16 through […]
Join us for a free summer concert series presented by the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and Asbury Audio, running every Thursday evening from 6–7:30 PM, July 16 through […]
Conversations with our Curator" is a free, monthly web series featuring BSCAM Director of Curatorial Affairs, Melissa Kozlowski, in conversation with researchers and writers exploring new perspectives in American music history. Audience Q&A welcome.
Join us for a free summer concert series presented by the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and Asbury Audio, running every Thursday evening from 6–7:30 PM, July 16 through […]
Tickets are $50 and will go on sale on Thursday, August 13 at noon || “Sun City was always about more than making a record. It was about using music to educate people, bring attention to injustice, and inspire people to do something about it,” said Stevie Van Zandt.
It’s just like book club but with albums! This event will feature Saturday Night Fever
Most oral histories are recorded behind closed doors. This one happens in front of you. Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez — the original drummer from the Steel Mill days through Greetings from […]
Doors 5:30pm, Event Begins 6:00pm || In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, music played a powerful role in helping Americans mourn, remember, and begin to heal. This multimedia presentation explores how both existing songs and new music resonated deeply with the public in this somber period.
Released in 1975 as the opening track on Born to Run, “Thunder Road” has become one of Bruce Springsteen’s most beloved songs—a sweeping story of youth, escape, uncertainty, and the promise of something better. Through the characters of Mary and an unnamed narrator, Springsteen transforms a front porch, a car, and an open road into symbols of possibility, while leaving us to wonder whether the future his characters imagine is truly within their reach.
Conversations with our Curator" is a free, monthly web series featuring BSCAM Director of Curatorial Affairs, Melissa Ziobro, in conversation with researchers and writers exploring new perspectives in American music history. Audience Q&A welcome.
Doors: 7:00PM, Event Start Time: 7:30PM || An Evening with Ron Aniello: American songwriter, record producer, composer, artist, and musician.
Doors 6pm, Show 7pm || Jake Thistle will premiere and perform songs from his new LP “ A Stranger By Design “ hosted by the legendary Tom Cunningham.
Written and directed by Greg Mitchell, the documentary is narrated by Rosanne Cash, with music by Woody Guthrie and Bruce Springsteen. Mitchell, the longtime senior editor at Crawdaddy, first connected […]
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, […]
Join us for a night from the vault with Emmy and GRAMMY award winning filmmaker, Thom Zimny, sharing rare footage from his 25 years working with Bruce Springsteen and the […]
This 45-minute illustrated presentation by Director of Curatorial Affairs Melissa Kozlowski explores Springsteen’s remarkable journey from Jersey Shore clubs to international acclaim, with a focus on his longstanding relationship with Monmouth—from his performances on campus in the late 1960s and early 1970s to the establishment of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, home to his official archives.
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