Yesterday three shows were added to the tour schedule, and today Americans got yet another three shows to look forward to. The rumored Fenway Park show in Boston will happen on September 6 as expected. On September 20, the band will be in Buffalo at the Ralph J. Wilson Stadium, and the next day, September 21, Comerica Park in Detroit will host a show. Go to Ticketmaster for ticket info. Read more

   

It should have been the event of the summer in Asbury Park, but due to poor ticket sales the Asbury Park Music Festival has been cancelled. Instead only Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes and Gary US Bonds will double-headline a show at the Stone Pony on the day when the festival should have taken place. If you already bought a ticket for the festical it can be refunded. Read more

   

Just as we were starting to think no more shows would be added to the Rising Tour, the US gets another three of them: On August 13, Bruce and the band will be at the Comiskey Field in Chicago, on September 14 it's Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, NC, and on September 27 Milwaukee will get a show at Miller Park. Also there is so much talk of a show at Fenway Park in Boston on September 6 that it almost seems official. Fenway Park is a baseball stadium, which would be a very unusual venue for a Springsteen show. Keep an eye on Ticketmaster's website for more information about ticket sales. Read more

   

Asbury Park's rock and roll history comes alive in a new book by Gary Wien called Beyond The Palace. The author will have the first public signing of his book at Antic Hay Books on Sunday, July 6th at 2pm. Sunday's signing at Antic Hay Books will officially kick off the release of Beyond The Palace. Wien will discuss the book and share memorable stories about things that happened along the way. In addition, many of the photographers who were involved in the making of the book will be showing their works at the signing as well. A drawing will be also be held for a pair of tickets to see Bruce Springsteen at Giants Stadium later in July. Everyone who purchases a copy of the book up until the drawing will have a chance to win. Beyond The Palace was published by Trafford Publishing and retails for $26. Antic Hay Books is located at 605 Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ. The store is located on the third floor of the historic Asbury Park Press building. Much of the store's business is done over the Internet at antichay.com. Read more

   

Beyond the Palace is the title of a new book by life-long Jesesy Shore resident Gary Wien. The book takes you on a ride through the city's long music history; from the Upstage Club to the The Student Prince, the Sunshine In, and of course The Stone Pony - all names that should be familiar to all Springsteen fans. The book contains interviews with over 40 artists and features lots of rare and never before seen photographs by famous Springsteen photographer Debra L. Rothenberg among others. For more information visit www.asburymusic.com. Read more

   

A double album of other artists covering Bruce songs is slated for an August release. The album entitled Light of Day: a Tribute to Bruce Springsteen benefits the Parkinson Foundation and the Kristin Ann Carr fund. The track list reads as follows:

Elliott Murphy "Better Days"
Dion "Book Of Dreams"
Lucky 7 "Valentine's Day"
Dan Bern "Thunder Road"
Crazysloth "Candy's Room"
The Mystic Knights Of The Sea "Johnny 99"
Nils Lofgren "Man At The Top"
Cindy Bullens "If I Should Fall Behind"
Matthew Ryan "Something In The Night"
Mike Rimbaud "Atlantic City"
Sid Griffin "Highway Patrolman"
Billy Bragg And The Blokes "Mansion On The Hill"
Joe D'Urso And Stone Caravan "Badlands"
Steve Wynn "State Trooper"
Gary Lucas' Gods And Monsters "Ain't Got You"
Elvis Costello "Brilliant Disguise"
Pete Yorn "New York City Serenade"
Graham Parker "Pink Cadillac"
Garland Jeffreys "Streets Of Philadelphia"
Jason Ringenberg "My Hometown"
Joe Grushecky "Light Of Day"
Rosie Flores "Lucky Town"
Willie Nile "I'm On Fire"
Kirk Kelly "Downbound Train"
Patty Griffin "Stolen Car"
Paradise Brothers "Souls Of The Departed"
Mark Wright "Two Hearts"
Graziano Romani "The Promise"
The Clarks to be announced
Joe Ely: to be announced
Marc Broussard "Back in Your Arms Again"
John Cafferty And The Beaver Brown Band, "E Street Shuffle"

Many of these version have never been released, so this is a real goodie for fans of cover versions. Read more

   

Rock critic, writer and friend of Springsteen, Dave Marsh, is ready with an updated version of his two biographies Born to Run and Glory Days. The two books will now be collected in one volume which will be titled Two Hearts. Marsh has also added a new chapter bringing the reader up to date with the latest developments and with special emphasize on The Rising. Look for the book in October. Read more

   

We all know Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band constitute the best rock live act ever, but apparently Rolling Stone Magazine still feel the need to put it to a vote. So now once again the time has come to show those young whipper-snappers like Avril Lavigne, Pink and the White Stripes who's the Boss. Go to this page and teach the public something about rock'n'roll. Read more

   

The wild Spanish crowds seem to be inspirational to Bruce. Last night in Madrid he pulled another 26-song set. It included the rarely played "Better Days" and the first "Prove It All Night" since Ottawa. Elliot Murphy guested on three songs, just as manager Jon Landau couldn't pass up the chance to play in front of 30,000 jumping Spanish fans. Read more

   

Bruce continues to be full of surprises. Last night in Barcelona he pulled out "Sherry Darling" for the first time on the Rising Tour. Also, "Jungleland" was back in the set, and "Because the Night" and "Hungry Heart" made their only second appearances on the tour so far. Read more