If you don't have anything to do on December 10 and live in New Jersey or vicinity, consider taking the trip to the Stone Pony and witness the next stars from New Jersey as they start their rise to fame. The New Jersey Music Hall of Fame has taken the initiative and proceeds will benefit the Monmouth/Ocean County Food Bank. The lineup includes Lisa Bouchelle, Stefanie Seskin, plus Bruce's young friends, Exit 105, and several others. Read more

   

One of the last remaining historical music landmarks in Asbury Park is scheduled to be gutted for condos in January, 2006. Incredibly, 35 years after the demise, the 2nd and 3rd floors of 700 Cookman Avenue still have all the original artwork and stage, etc. In the late Sixties and very early Seventies Springsteen spent hundreds of hours jamming at the Upstage and met several of his later associates there, including Steve Van Zandt. Read more

   

For all anyone knows the Devils & Dust Tour is officially over. Bruce ended the tour in Trenton two nights ago by bringing his whole family on stage for a rousing "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town". The tour started in April and consisted of 74 shows covering North America and Europe. What happens next is anyone's guess, but rumors are swirling about Holiday shows in mid-December. Read more

   

An attempt by New Jersey's two senators to honor Bruce Springsteen failed when the Republicans voted against the resolution. Honoring men and women who have contributed to the American society in a positive way is quite common in the US Senate and usually the resolutions pass with no obstacles. But Republicans probably hadn't forgotten Bruce's support to Kerry in the last presidential election and his altogether very loud criticism of the current state of affairs in the US. Read more

   

The Born to Run 30th Anniversary Edition box set has been released in North America and most of Europe to lots of acclaim from press and fans alike. If you thought you could do without this release, you are wrong. This is a completely unique look at a crucial moment of Bruce's career. The remastered album is just the icing on the cake. In Australia fans are not quite as enthusiastic. The set has been delayed downunder until December 4. Read more

   

If you're interested in a brand new interview with Bruce in connection with the release of the new Born to Run box set, NPR can deliver. Terry Gross asks the questions, and Bruce provides his usual thoughtful answers. Listen to it here. Read more

   

In a an article in Philadelphia Daily News online, columnist Will Bunch argues that Bruce Springsteen should be New Jersey's next senator after the old one, Jon Corzine, was just elected governor. This is far from the first time Bruce's name has been mentioned in connection with a political seat. In 1992 there were rumors he would run for governor and in 2002 a petition was started to have him run for senate. He himself has always denied any interest in running for anything and this new article probably won't change that. Read more

   

The DVD contents of the Born to Run 30th Anniversary edition can be seen in select movie theaters in the US the day before the official release. Tickets can be purchased now from www.bigscreenconcerts.com now. Don't miss this opportunity to see this historic footage on the big screen and hopefully a big sound system. This will be the closest thing to actually being at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1975. Read more

   

Rome in Italy will get its own version of the famous Light of Day benefit show. The fund-raising event that supports the Parkinson's Disease Foundation has been a tradition for several years in New Jersey with Bruce making appearances every year. Now the success will move to Europe with a big event on November 23 at the Big Mama Club in Rome. Don't expect Bruce to show up for this, but there will still be entertainment from local artists, a raffle, and Ermanno Labianca presenting his new Bruce photo book. Read more. Read more

   

From brucespringsteen.net: Due to Hurricane Wilma, the City of Sunrise will not allow the Bruce Springsteen concert to happen this Thursday November 3rd due to concerns for public safety. The hurricane has caused widespread power outages including traffic lights therefore making travel nearly impossible. The show has been postponed and moved to the Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena in Hollywood, FL on November 19th at 7pm. All those who hold tickets for the November 3rd show will have the opportunity to exchange your tickets at the point of purchase to ensure you seats at the new venue. This will start Friday 11/4 at 5pm until Tuesday 11/8 at 3pm. Tuesday 11/8 at 5pm the remaining unsold tickets will go on sale to the general public through the box office, all ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or call (561) 966-3309 or (954) 523-3309. Read more