If you don't have a ticket to the upcoming Vote For Change shows, you can still catch a glimpse of Bruce's performances albeit only on your television screen. A television crew led by acclaimed filmmakers Albert Maysles and D. A. Pennebaker will follow the tour and put together a documentary that will feature behind-the-scenes footage and not least live footage from the final show in Washington DC. The whole thing will be titled National Anthem and will air on October 11 at 6:30 PM on Sundance Channel. Read more

   

Today Bruce celebrates his 55th birthday. Happy Birthday, old man, from Greasy Lake. May you continue to rock our socks off for many years to come. Read more

   

Patti lied. The other night in Asbury Park she announced that her husband's guest appearance during her show was a one-off event and that Bruce had to stay home and take care of the kids for the rest of her tour. But oh no... two nights ago at Bowery Ballroom in New York, Bruce was on stage again for two songs, the same two songs as in Asbury Park: "As Long As I" and "Love Stand Up". Now there's only one show left of her tour, in Los Angeles, so don't count on any more appearances by Bruce. Both he and Patti will have lots to do anyway in the coming weeks with the Vote For Change tour. Read more

   

If you still don't understand why Bruce has gotten involved in partisan politics, or if you just love to see him speak about serious issues, check out the latest interview he did with Rolling Stone. Here he talks about his view on the Bush administration and his decision to join the Vote For Change tour. According to the interview, Bruce decided as early as when the Iraq war started to become active in this year's presidential election, but originally he imagined himself doing acoustic shows on his own. Read the whole thing. Read more

   

Bruce's previously released live version of "Chimes of Freedom" will be on an upcoming album with songs that according to director Michael Moore inspired him and the crew while working on the controversial movie Fahrenheit 911. Also included on the album is Little Steven's song "I'm a Patriot" as well as songs by John Fogerty, Steve Earle, Pearl Jam and The Clash. The album will be released in October. Read more

   

Patti Scialfa is in the middle of a short solo tour, and last night she was at the Paramount Theater in Asbury Park. And surprise, surprise, she was joined by her husband, Bruce Springsteen, who is a pretty big name in those parts. He joined her for two songs, "As Long As I (Can Be With You)" from her first solo album and Love (Stand Up) from her latest release, 23rd Street Lullaby. For those of you going to her upcoming shows hoping for a repeat appearance by Bruce, you can probably forget about it. Patti told the crowd in Asbury Park that it would be a one-off event. But that shouldn't deter you from attending. Patti's shows have generally received warm reactions from those who witnessed them. Read more

   

A few days ago at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Jose, Bruce presented the Steinbeck Award to actor and friend Sean Penn. The Steinbeck Award is given to people dealing with poverty, race or political injustice in their art. Bruce himself received the award in 1996. In his acceptance speech, Penn call Bruce one of the big inspirations of his life. Read more in the San Francisco Chronicle. Read more

   

Yes, you read the headline right. On September 16 will be able to hear Bruce on the radio in a 37 year old recording with his first band the Castiles. The tape was recorded by Fred Coleman, a retired Episcopal priest who booked Springsteen in 1967 to play two shows at the Left Foot, a teen recreational center in Freehold, New Jersey. The tape has been sitting in his house for all those years, but will now see the light of day on the NPR program All Things Considered along with an interview with Fred Coleman. Check here to see where and how you can listen to it. Read more

   

One more final show on October 11 has been added to the tour itinerary of the Vote For Change Tour. And no, as most people had expected the honor didn't go to Miami, but to Washington DC. The show will take place at the MCI center and will be a four-hour event featuring most of the artists participating in the October tour. Tickets will go on sale on September 18 at 10 AM through Ticketmaster. Read more

   

It's once again season for Bruce conventions and parties. As usual our friends in Rimini, Italy, are pulling out all the stops for a three-day celebration of the man and his music. Participants can experience live music (including Joe D'Urso), rare videos, and even play soccer with other Springsteen fans. The whole thing takes place from September 17-19, and you can read all the details on www.glorydaysinrimini.net. At least if you know Italian. Read more