BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND!!!
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band were playing their classic album, The River, in FULL for the first time ever. There have been rumors for months that this is the ESB's "last stand" and I was lucky enough to score 2 GA Pit tickets on the day of sale for face value.
The Front Pit line right before entry!
With my partner in crime, Joe, we picked up our wristbands and killed time with drinks at Stout. When we lined up, the number pulled was about 150 back but it did not matter... there were only a few hundred GA tickets sold to the public so we were assured a prime spot in the Front Pit. We lined up and walked in around 6pm and snagged cool t-shirts (and lots of beers!) before the show started.
Anya and Joe in the Pit
Though lots of celebrities were rumored to be in the Front Pit, the most impressive meet for me was legendary NBA player, coach and NY icon, Mr. Pat Riley! Chris Christie, the VERY large and newly elected governor of New Jersey was also there, but if I were to put a picture of him up I have no doubt that this blog would crash.
Bruce and Clarence at MSG performing The River
Bruce was amazing. Simply put, AMAZING. The energy of the crowd not only energized the band but really pushed them to give us all an incredible night. The River, a great record any time, any place, sounded raw and emotional this night at the Garden, played the way it was intended to be heard by this legendary band. You could feel Bruce and his Band all through the hallowed halls of this arena, were legends make themselves even more iconic.
Bruce by us performing The River at MSG
Bruce strayed from his hand-written set list and gave the crowd one of the most memorable performances of all time. Fans who have been seeing him from his early days were in awe, talking about how this was one of the best shows they have ever attended.
The E Street Band at the end of the show!
Set List:
Wrecking Ball
The River
The Ties That Bind
Sherry Darling
Jackson Cage
Two Hearts
Independence Day
Hungry Heart
Out In The Street
Crush On You
You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch)
I Wanna Marry You
Bruce and Patti dancing during the "Marry You"... AAAWWWWWWW =)
The River
Point Blank
Cadillac Ranch
I'm A Rocker
Fade Away
Stolen Car
Ramrod
The Price You Pay
Drive All Night
Wreck On The Highway
Waiting On A Sunny Day
Atlantic City
Badlands
Born To Run
Seven Nights To Rock
Sweet Soul Music
No Surrender
American Land
Dancing In The Dark
Can't Help Falling in Love (the Elvis song)
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher
Bruce center stage during the River at MSG
These thirty three songs changed my concert going experience forever! This night will never be forgotten by anyone who was there... EVER =)
