HIDE THE KETCHUP! Springsteen's 2-night Concert (June 5 & 6) Celebrating America's 250th Birthday! SAD! RIGGED! WOKE!

[Miles Archer]

https://springsteencenter.org/the-bruce-springsteen-center-for-american-music-announces-two-night-historic-curated-concert-celebrating-americas-250th-birthday/

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (April 14, 2026)—The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University is proud to announce a multi-act, two-night concert event celebrating America’s 250th birthday.

Called Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us, the concerts will take place on June 4 and 5 at the OceanFirst Bank Center on the Monmouth campus, just prior to the grand opening of the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on June 7. This will be a major contribution to the national commemoration of America’s semiquincentennial and the cornerstone of the Springsteen Center’s grand opening celebrations.

Among the artists scheduled to perform over the two nights are Jon Bon Jovi, Jackson Browne, Rosanne Cash, Kenny Chesney, Gary Clark Jr., Dion, Dropkick Murphys, Shemekia Copeland, Valerie June, Keb’ Mo’, Nils Lofgren, Darlene Love, Public Enemy, David Sancious, Bruce Springsteen, Tony Trischka and Sister Sadie, Mavis Staples, Trombone Shorty and the New Breed Brass Band, Stevie Van Zandt, and Jimmie Vaughan. The Disciples of Soul will serve as the house band.

Each artist will perform landmark songs from American music history. Blues, bluegrass, rock, hip-hop, folk, jazz, country, and gospel are among the genres that will be represented. Narration will precede each performance, giving context to the artist, song, and genre celebrated. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

[hedda_foil]

1. I hope it will be broadcast. It sounds amazing!

[COL Mustard]

8. The only way this could be better

Is if it was on June 14 or on July 4. You’d really see the ketchup flying then!!!

[Ocelot II]

2. *That's* an all-star lineup. Eat your heart out, Piggy.

I especially love the Dropkick Murphys!

[Aviation Pro]

4. Three of them

[Ocelot II]

7. Thanks!

They performed live in Minneapolis a couple months ago at a free benefit concert (outdoors in the rain), and they were fantastic!
https://www.kare11.com/video/news/local/dropkick-murphys-holds-free-benefit-concert-at-pretti-memorial/89-3e5856fc-4d08-4df6-a6d0-f59d275466f0

[TBF]

10. Their Christmas song is one of my long-time faves -

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[BoomaofBandM]

3. Jimmie vaughan is a conservative.

[Nanjeanne]

5. Really more of a libertarian for what its worth.

[travelingthrulife]

6. It's about American music.

[Miles Archer]

11. I don't have a problem with conservatives. I have a problem with MAGAts and Reagan worshippers.

Sammy Hagar's a Republican. Alice Cooper is a Republican. NEITHER OF THEM shove their politics down their audience's throats. "Agreeing with their politics" is not a prerequisite for enjoying their music.

Jimmie Vaughan is a conservative?

Good for him.

The minute he climbs on a soapbox and starts singing Trump's praises, I'll stop listening to his music.

[Ishoutandscream2]

9. Love me some Mavis

Obviously, Pops has passed, and I believe her sisters have as well. Yes, I’m a big Staples Singers fan

[electric_blue68]

18. I got to see her in Central Park 's Summer Stage....

about 15+ years ago. Great show!

[MustLoveBeagles]

12. I can't go but I'm glad there's a non-Maga alternative

This sounds inclusive, a true representation of America. It's what our country is supposed to be about.

[Sogo]

13. Live stream, please!!!!

It should cover the nation!!!!

[Raven123]

14. What a great idea. I hope we can all see it, even if not a live stream

Sad that Linda Ronstadt cannot participate, due to a chronic degenerative disease. She too has a history of keeping traditional music alive and introducing the classics to new generations.

[blm]

15. Keb Mo and Rosanne Cash!!!!!! Put a Woman in Charge

should have been Kamala’s campaign song.

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[Miles Archer]

22. Rosanne Cash should have been HUGE in the entertainment industry.

I know she has a strong, devoted following. But her "Rhythm And Romance" album...Waddy Watchel (Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards' X-Pensive Winos) and Larry Crane (Mellencamp) on guitars, Benmont Tench from the Heartbreakers, songs by Tom Petty & John Hiatt...it DID reach #1 on Billboard's Country charts, but peaked at #101 on the Billboard 200.

When she sings "You could give up on yourself, but I could not give up on you" in ""Halfway House," it'll break the heart of anyone who has one.

[blm]

23. Her Seven Year Ache album is on my Alltime Top Ten list.

[a kennedy]

16. Wish the Dixie Chicks were going.....now known as The Chicks.

[BeneteauBum]

17. I imagine a lot of the MAGA ilk will attend

I like taunting the orange creature’s ego.

Peace ☮️

[electric_blue68]

19. Going to be a set of great nights of music!

Hope it's streamed, or a lot shows up.later on YT

[Bayard]

20. I really wish it would be televised,

But then trump would immediately try to get the station's license pulled.

Willie Nelson and Indigo Girls would have been good in that list too.

[pat_k]

21. Makes me wish I still lived in NJ.

For this and to cast my vote for Rebecca Bennett in NJ-7th (the missing Tom Kean's current district)

BTW, Rebecca has a serious shot. Simon Rosenberg's Hopium Chronicles just started a fund-raising drive for her.

Here's a link to her interview with Simon:

And here's a link to the Hopium donation page.

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/hopium4bennett

And her "MAGA lies" video:

[Blue Full Moon]

24. Real celebration and not tRump's birthday party

[rambler_american]

25. This made me smile

big time

[moonshinegnomie]

26. ideally they will have donation buckets and qr codes with all proceeds going to groups like the aclu

and pro immigration charities

[BaronChocula]

27. Will the E Street Band back Bruce?

AND Little Steve and Nils Lofgren get individual slots? Or is Bruce going solo?

Looking at the theme, it looks like Bruce is going solo. Would love to see the playlist. Some good guesses:

A Change is Gonna Come
The City of New Orleans
Joe Hill
Blowin' in the Wind
If I had a Hammer
I'll Take You There

[lame54]

28. They need to play on 6/24

[dave99]

29. They definitly have TOO MANY artists trying to get in on the gig. IT's pick and choose time.

hehhehehehehhe

[Blue Owl]

30. Suck it fat fuck POS pedophile loser

[Joinfortmill]

31. Wow!

[calimary]

32. That's QUITE a lineup!

Impressive! Looks like there’s something for just about everybody.

[Totally Tunsie]

33. NO! NO! NO! FRIDAY, JUNE 5, IS NATIONAL KETCHUP DAY!!!

What better day for a Springsteen concert? Let the ketchup fly!

https://www.checkiday.com/61e439b9878a6ca135a23e3ad62e74e6/national-ketchup-day

National Ketchup Day, also known as National Catsup Day, is observed next on Friday, June 5th, 2026. It has been observed annually on June 5th since 2013.

[Jacson6]

34. WOT??!! n/t

[Figarosmom]

35. Sure do like his lineup 😊

[twodogsbarking]

36. The enthusiasm is refreshing. Thank you everyone.