There has never been an artist who
personified the essence and soul of working-class America
like Bruce Springsteen. His larger-than-life/common man
image can best be portrayed by another bona fide native of
Springsteen’s hometown of Freehold, New Jersey. Josh Tanner
is a Jersey-grown reincarnation of “The Boss” himself.
Along with his explosive band SPRINGSTEEN!, Josh delivers an authentic
re-enactment of a vintage-era Bruce Springsteen concert
that only a relatively few hard-core fans have ever seen…
and will never be seen from the man himself again. The
whole group has the look and sound of the Jersey Shore, as
most of them originate from Freehold, Somerville and Asbury
Park, NJ, as well as New York City.
SPRINGSTEEN! The Premier Tribute To The Boss
will take you back in
time to 1975, just after the release of Bruce’s
breakthrough album, “Born To Run”. The theatrically
romantic lyrics of songs like “Jungleland” and “Thunder
Road” could reach into your soul and make you believe that
all of your hopes and dreams could come true on that one
hot summer night. It was easy to just leave reality behind
and get lost in the eloquence of the poetic imagery and the
poignant voice of the piano. The evocative musical backdrop
was completed by the rock 'n' roll rhythms and arrangements
of the E Street Band in songs like the dynamic “Lost In The
Flood”, the heart-felt “New York City Serenade” and the
perennial concert favorite, “Rosalita”.
In those days, a Springsteen show was a near-religious
ritual, a marathon affair that left both audience and
performers exhausted and elated. The same powerful,
exuberant spirit that Bruce exuded then, is alive and well
in this fellow Freehold native son, Josh Tanner- he's
keeping that fire burning.
See for yourself how this Rock and Roll Hall Of
Fame legend began.
SPRINGSTEEN!'s
tribute to the Boss, showcasing the early years of his
career, is an experience you won't want to miss. Close your
eyes and you will swear you hear Bruce; open them and you
will believe you see the youthful Springsteen performing at
a time when he was dubbed “rock’n’roll’s future”. There is
only one Bruce Springsteen; but even die-hard fans will be
convinced that they've seen another.
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