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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T090000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T190000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T193000
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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
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Record Club - Bruce Springsteen "Born to Run"
DESCRIPTION:It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology\, the way we consume music through our devices\, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora\, Spotify and iTunes is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature Born to Run. \nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at Pollak Theatre (new location!) on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tuesday-night-record-club-bruce-springsteen-born-to-run/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T193000
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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
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SUMMARY:Tracks II: The Lost Albums Listening Session
DESCRIPTION: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 Monmouth University.  The event is free and open to the public.  Advance Registration is required. The session will be curated and moderated by radio personalities Tom Cunningham and Rich Russo. Producer\, Ron Aniello\, will join us to provide some behind-the-scenes insight into the albums. We expect the event will last about 2 hours. One lucky registrant will win two tickets to a special “Evening with Thom Zimny” event\, to be held the evening of Friday\, September 5\, at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre. (Additional details on that event will be made public shortly.) \nAbout Tracks II: The Lost Albums: \nTracks II: The Lost Albums arrives on June 27 and will include seven previously unheard Bruce Springsteen records in full. \nA set spanning 83 songs\, “Tracks II” will be available in limited-edition nine LP\, seven CD and digital formats — including distinctive packaging for each previously-unreleased record. Also included will be a 100-page cloth-bound\, hardcover book featuring rare archival photos\, liner notes on each lost album from essayist Erik Flannigan\, and a personal introduction to the project from Springsteen himself. A companion set — “Lost and Found: Selections From The Lost Albums” — also arrives June 27 from Sony Music\, and will feature 20 highlights from across the collection on two LPs or one CD.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tracks-ii-the-lost-albums-listening-session/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T140000
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Move On Up Gospel Sing-Off & Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Registration Now Open for the 2nd Annual Move On Up Gospel Sing-Off & Celebration!\n .\n\n\nMove on Up! will take place on Saturday\, May 10th at 2pm in Pollak Theatre on the campus of Monmouth University.  Admission is free.  The winning choir will receive a $10\,000 cash prize to be used to improve any aspect of its ensemble.  The runner-up will receive a $5\,000 prize. A team of judges will select six entries to participate in a “sing-off” to determine the winner. Participants in this year’s sing-off will be announced April 1st. \n“Move on Up! celebrates our state’s wonderfully rich tradition of gospel music\,” said Springsteen Archives Programs Manager\, Jeri Houseworth\, the event’s producer.  “Gospel began in Black churches and is a vital part of African-American religious culture.  Gospel is also a foundation of American popular music.  Its influence can be heard in R&B\, soul\, rock\, and the blues.” \nAny New Jersey-based church or community choir can register for the event online.  Registration includes information about the choir\, plus a one song video not longer than five minutes.  Videos need not be professionally produced; videos recorded on cell phones or I-Pads are acceptable. \n“Move on Up! is less a competition than a celebration\,” added Robert Santelli\, executive director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music.  “It’s a showcase of gospel talent\, a tribute to gospel music\, and a chance to award prize money to be used to elevate the contemporary sounds of the music.” \nThe Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music serves as the official repository for the music of Bruce Springsteen\, plus photographs\, periodicals\, oral histories\, rare recordings\, films\, and artifacts related to Springsteen and The E Street Band.  The Center for American Music produces museum exhibitions\, symposia and seminars\, teacher workshops\, concerts\, internships\, and various other public programs to promote and celebrate the many forms of American music and their impact on our culture and national identity. \n 
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/2nd-annual-move-on-up-gospel-sing-off-celebration/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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SUMMARY:American Music Honors 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 and veteran news anchor\, Brian Williams\, will host the event. You can read more about this year’s honorees on our 2025 American Music Honors page. \nThis year’s honorees represent a cross-section of American music\, said Robert Santelli\, Founding Executive Director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. “Rock\, Americana\, Soul\, and Country are all represented by some of the most important artists from each of the genres. We are most excited to honor them and welcome them into the American Music Center family.” \nAmerican Music Honors will take place in Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre.  Stevie Van Zandt’s Disciples of Soul\, led by music director\, Marc Ribler\, will\, once again\, serve as the evening’s house band.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/american-music-honors-2025/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tickets To Go Onsale for the 3rd Annual Music Honors
DESCRIPTION: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 University in West Long Branch\, N.J. \nThe 2025 honorees are: Smokey Robinson\, John Fogerty\, Emmylou Harris\, Tom Morello\, and Joe Ely.  Artist\, songwriter\, producer Smokey Robinson was one of the architects of the famed ‘60s Motown Sound/the Sound of Young America with classics as “The Tracks of My Tears\,” “Tears of a Clown\,” and “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me.” John Fogerty is best known for being the singer\, songwriter\, and frontman for the legendary band Creedence Clearwater Revival. His hits include “Proud Mary\,” “Fortunate Son\,” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain.” \nEmmylou Harris is one of country music’s greatest voices\, whose contributions to country have set the bar for so many of today’s female artists.  Tom Morello has made his mark on modern rock with Rage Against the Machine\, The Nightwatchman\, and even as an occasional member of The E Street Band.  Austin\, Texas-based Joe Ely is known as one of the pioneers of progressive country and an early purveyor of what is now Americana. \nThe host for American Music Honors will be journalist and veteran television news anchor\, Brian Williams. \n“This year’s honorees represent a cross-section of American music\,” said Robert Santelli\, Founding Executive Director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music.  “Rock\, Americana\, soul\, and country are all represented by some of the most important artists from each of the genres.  We are most excited to honor them and welcome them into the American Music Center family.” \nAmerican Music Honors will take place in Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre.  Stevie Van Zandt’s Disciples of Soul will\, once again\, serve as the evening’s house band.  Award presenters include Van Zandt (Smokey Robinson)\, Bruce Springsteen (John Fogerty and Joe Ely)\, Patti Scialfa (Emmylou Harris)\, and Nils Lofgren (Tom Morello). \nTickets for the Third Annual American Music Honors will go on sale to the public on Tuesday\, March 25.  Ticket information is available on the  https://springsteencenter.org. \n“Monmouth University is extremely proud to host the third annual American Music Honors\,” said Monmouth University president Dr. Patrick Leahy.  “The program has become one of the most exciting music events in New Jersey.  We’re honored to welcome John Fogerty\, Emmylou Harris\, Smokey Robison\, Tom Morello\, and Joe Ely to our campus and celebrate their great accomplishments to American music.” \nThe Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music serves as the official repository for the music of Bruce Springsteen\, plus photographs\, periodicals\, oral histories\, rare recordings\, films\, and artifacts related to Springsteen and The E Street Band.  The Center for American Music produces museum exhibitions\, symposia and seminars\, teacher workshops\, concerts\, internships\, and various other public programs to promote and celebrate the many forms of American music and their impact on our culture and national identity.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tickets-to-go-onsale-for-the-3rd-annual-music-honors/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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SUMMARY:Second Annual President’s Lecture on Music History and Contemporary America
DESCRIPTION: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 and Contemporary America\, to be held on Thursday\, Jan. 30 at 3 p.m. in Pollak Theatre on the campus of Monmouth University\, 400 Cedar Ave.\, West Long Branch\, New Jersey. The event\, which is free and open to all\, will feature acclaimed historian Sean Wilentz. Wilentz\, George Henry Davis 1886 Professor of American History at Princeton University\, will present “‘I Don’t Write Protest Songs’: Bob Dylan\, 1963.” \n\n\n\nAs Wilentz notes\, “To this day\, Bob Dylan’s early work gets tagged as political or topical or protest music\, despite his own protests about it. He has always refused to be categorized as a protest singer or a political spokesman or anything else other than a songwriter and performer. ‘I don’t write protest songs\,’ he declared to the audience at a Monday night hootenanny at Gerde’s Folk City in 1962. Yet that renunciation served as Dylan’s introduction to his first-ever public performance of ‘Blowin’ in the Wind\,’ a song that within months would become an anthem of the burgeoning civil rights movement. Although he spoke only for himself\, the shifting politics of Dylan’s early output expressed a strong point of view that was essential to his emergence in Greenwich Village\, perhaps the most rapid leap into genius of any artist in modern times. That development accelerated early in 1963\, led to an extraordinary burst of creativity beginning in the middle of the year\, and culminated in a landmark concert at Carnegie Hall on Oct. 26\, the end of the beginning of Dylan’s long career.” \n\n\n\nWilentz’s lecture\, drawing on rare and in some cases uncirculated recordings from the time\, will assess the tension and energies behind this exceptional formative period in Dylan’s art. Copies of his book\, “Bob Dylan in America\,” will be available for purchase and signing after his talk. Hosted by Monmouth University President and BSACAM Board of Directors Chair Dr. Patrick F. Leahy\, this second installment in the annual lecture series comes on the heels of the release of the Dylan biopic\, “A Complete Unknown.” In Leahy’s words\, “I am so pleased to welcome Professor Wilentz as the featured speaker for our Second Annual Lecture on Music History and Contemporary America. As one of the leading voices in the study of U.S. political and social history\, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music\, Professor Wilentz’s insights will undoubtedly enrich our understanding of Dylan’s influence on the connections between music\, politics\, and the social forces that have shaped our nation’s history.” \n\n\n\nAnd as BSACAM Curator Melissa Ziobro notes\, “We at the BSACAM are thrilled we can continue to bring nationally recognized scholars to our campus for the benefit of our students and the entire community\, both on campus and beyond.” While the event is free and open to the public\, advance registration is required. For group reservations\, email Ziobro directly at mziobro@monmouth.edu.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/bruce-springsteen-archives-center-for-american-music-announces-second-annual-presidents-lecture-on-music-history-and-contemporary-america/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Night at the Movies! Premier Screening of 2024 American Music Honors
DESCRIPTION:The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music is pleased to announce the premier screening of this year’s American Music Honors. The screening of this very special evening honoring American Music icons Dion\, John Mellencamp\, Jackson Browne\, and Mavis Staples will be held on Friday\, November 1st at the intimate Pollak Theatre where the sold-out awards event was held on April 24\, 2024. Doors will open at 7:30 pm.\n\nEach of the 2024 honorees\, backed by 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\, Stevie Van Zandt\, Darlene Love\, and Jon Landau. The evening concluded with the audience on their feet while honorees and presenters shared the stage and jammed to such hits as “Small Town“\, “Glory Days”\, “Tenth Avenue Freeze Out”\, “Take It Easy”\, “The Wanderer” and culminating in a jam-packed stage performing “Will the Circle Be Unbroken”.\n\n \n\nTickets are $25 and will go on sale Friday\, October 11 and can be purchased here at the Monmouth University box office.\n\n \n\nAbout American Music Honors:\n\n \n\nAMH celebrates artists who have demonstrated artistic excellence\, creative integrity and a longstanding commitment to the value of music in our national consciousness.\n\nDion\, (“Runaround Sue”\, “A Teenager in Love”\, “The Wanderer”) whose landmark recording of “Abraham\, Martin and John” became an activist anthem in the late 1960’s.\nJohn Mellencamp\, (“Pink Houses”\, “Small Town”\, “Check it Out”) who together with Willie Nelson and Neil Young\, created Farm Aid in 1985.\nMavis Staples\, (“You Are Not Alone”\, “I’ll Take You There”) who in the 1960’s was on the frontlines of the civil rights movement and continues to use her music to support racial equality in America.\nJackson Browne\, (“Late for the Sky”\, “The Load Out”) a long-time social justice\, environmental and educational activist who has supported everything from anti-nuclear alternative energy resources to political freedom in Central America.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/a-night-at-the-movies-premier-screening-of-2024-american-music-honors/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T193000
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SUMMARY:Springsteen On Screen: From the Vault
DESCRIPTION:WEST LONG BRANCH\, N.J. (September 5\, 2024) – The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University (BSACAM) is pleased to announce “Springsteen on Screen: From the Vault with Thom Zimny.” This special event celebrating Bruce Springsteen’s 75th birthday will be held on Saturday\, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Pollak Theatre on the campus of Monmouth University (400 Cedar Ave\, West Long Branch\, New Jersey).\n\n \n\nEmmy and GRAMMY award winning film director and editor Thom Zimny is a valued friend to the BSACAM. His numerous credits include the Springsteen concert special Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Live in New York City (2001)\, Wings for Wheels: The Making of Born to Run (2005)\, The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town (2010)\, the Netflix film of the Springsteen on Broadway concert residency (2018)\, Western Stars (2019)\, Letter to You(2020)\, and the upcoming Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band releasing on Hulu and Disney + in October.\n\n \n\nAt this event\, Thom will screen Springsteen footage and discuss his work documenting\, preserving\, and interpreting Springsteen’s legendary\, 50-plus year career. “We look forward to another memorable evening with Thom Zimny as he shares with us rare and intimate glimpses into the life of Bruce Springsteen”\, said Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music Director\, Eileen Chapman. “Thom’s films will show the history of Bruce’s prolific career and will give us an intimate look into the mind that created such amazing music.”
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/springsteen-on-screen-from-the-vault/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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SUMMARY:LowCut Connie To Perform at Pollak Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music is excited to announce a special\, solo performance by Adam Weiner (aka LowCut Connie) on Saturday\, August 24th. Doors open at 7 pm\, show begins at 8 pm. The concert is being presented by the Spring-Nuts and will take place at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre. Tickets are $25. All proceeds from this event will benefit Stevie Van Zandt’s\, TeachRock\, FulFill of Monmouth County and the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. Adam performed a beautiful rendition at the Pollak Theatre of Incident on 57th Street at BSACAM’s 50th Anniversary symposium of The Wild\, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle album with a little help from former E Street Band Member\, Vini Lopez. You can watch the performance here.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/lowcut-connie-to-perform-at-pollak-theatre/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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