We shouted. It begins subject-by-subject and chapter-by-chapter. Pete Souza was seated in the front row to the stage-left side; he was up and down and around the room all night taking photos (and also singing along silently to all the songs). - e-mail us image scans (photos, stubs, concert ads, etc.). The crowd consisted of people who had worked together for years (I'd estimate 200 or 250 in attendance), and it was nice to see many happy reunions and farewell hugs. Born in the U.S.A. (guitar) What we got were three hours of steel and smoke, heart and bone. You can play hook and ring with as many players as you want, or even play by yourself. At its conclusion Bruce congratulated the crowd — "well done!" Tonight those words, that commitment to Christchurch, came to fruition. We smash into one another, screaming to the ceiling, laughing with joy. Kevin Buell was set up stage right with a tech area to tune and feed various acoustic guitars to Bruce throughout the night. After the parade of athletes and a few other announcements before the television audience joined the proceedings, it was off to the races. And he does appear at home in performance here — in Springsteen on Broadway he's our Leading Player, our Stage Manager, talking directly to the audience, cracking jokes, sharing his stories, journeying to spots mystic and exotic (Big Sur with Mad Dog qualifies, right? My Father's House (guitar) Highlights included a Rising two-fer of "My City of Ruins" and "Mary's Place" (after shushing the crowd Bruce laughed and confessed to "fucking up the words even though they're right in front of me"); a Sessions-style "Johnny 99" (in which Steve was caught unawares for his guitar solo as Bruce busted his chops with "c'mon, Little Steven, c'mon," the favor returned when Bruce's solo made Steve laugh out loud) bookended by jackhammer renditions of "Atlantic City" and "Murder Incorporated"; a typically rousing "Death to My Hometown" (Bruce spitting the line "no dictators were crowned"); impressive audience participation during "The River"; and an overwhelming chorus of female voices singing along to "I'm on Fire. April 23 / Beacon Theatre / New York, NY Shout Buckets of them. Glory Days The citizens of Christchurch have been roiled and frustrated and discouraged by redevelopment delays. ), "There I was, one night, just a normal guy," he'd stage-whisper back in 1978, channeling his best Vinnie Barbarino. A quick peek at a video screen provided an answer. Notes: Who wouldn't want to spend Valentine's Day with Bruce Springsteen? The Wish (piano) Think of the legendary raps of the '70s and '80s — shaggy-dog stories and goofy cosmic tales that came off ad-libbed but were in fact carefully honed. How do you win at Hook and Ring. — which followed "Hungry Heart.". February 28 / Walter Kerr Theatre / New York, NY Next was another sign request, "Back in Your Arms." So that would be the last rarity of the evening, and from there the show went into a string of big rockers, which were completely effective in getting the crowd up and dancing. and it's a hoary cliché, but it also means this Broadway upstart is doing it right. A song reborn for an uncharted age, Bruce's on-the-nose lyrical alteration "This train… carries immigrants!" For decades, his concerts have been described as feats nothing short of miraculous, and he has discussed his own songwriting in terms of a magical act: creating, from out of the air, something where there was nothing before. Born to Run Suddenly, like wolves howling at the scent of blood, a "Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh" "Badlands" chant arises. Long Tall Sally The street was quiet and empty. Mary's Place Another way Springsteen might describe his magic trick — or love, or a band, or rock 'n' roll — is the equation "one plus one equals three." Born to Run As long as he would play it by the railroad side Dear Robocraft Community, Notes: There is no more complicated concert event in Australia than a show at Hanging Rock in the Macedon Ranges of Victoria. Long Walk Home (guitar) The good people of Oz Harvest got a shout from a thankful Springsteen before he turned the key and "Born to Run" rumbled to life. The Promised Land (guitar) Multiple aftershocks have rocked the Canterbury region. Did he know the song? Bobby Jean A pessimist says no show could live up to such weighty expectations. You can watch the Invictus Games Closing Ceremony at ctv.ca (Springsteen's acoustic set at 0:52; with Bryan Adams at 1:23). Bruce's demeanor was definitely in line with that overall vibe. After "Bobby Jean" seemed to close the show, Bruce reappeared with an acoustic guitar and harp gear and played a simple "Thunder Road" that tamed the crowd into singing along at Bruce's tempo. January 12 / The White House, East Room / Washington, DC On three tours over four years he has delivered on his promise… and then some. A series of prototypes created by founding members of the Robocraft team, Important news regarding the Standalone Launcher. For UK players, not on Gamstop online casinos is the best option for gambling. A young blonde I've never seen before throws her arms around me, a temporary Wendy holding on for dear life, both of us charged by nearly three hours of a superhuman Springsteen. Four years ago, as the Wrecking Ball Tour began, Springsteen crouched at the foot of the same stage and told assembled media that his ticket was his handshake and he would never rely on a show becoming rote. * * * Tenth Avenue Freeze-out (piano) She's the One Unlike his appearance on Friday night, Springsteen had executed a fairly stealth entrance, managing to keep his presence in the building a secret for most of the evening while Steven rocked the house. With a hearty "one more for Hanging Rock," Bruce jangled the opening chords to "Bobby Jean" and brought this high-wire spectacle of a day and night to a close. The introduction to "Long Walk Home" may not spell it out, but naming names isn't necessary; the message is lost on no one. Mary's Place Of course we do, we're at a Bruce Springsteen concert. Tenth Avenue Freeze-out The image of the lone African-American on stage — and quite frankly, possibly the only African-American in Perth Arena — with his hands up throughout the song nearly broke me in half. Which might not be remarkable for any other extravaganza on the Great White Way, but for an artist who rarely plays the same set twice, who is known, loved, and lauded for his on-stage spontaneity, it might seem a startling change of pace. "The Upstage was our university, and Little Richard, Bo Diddley, and this guy were our teachers," said Steven, leading his band into a rousing version of Chuck Berry's "Bye Bye Johnny." he asked. "Land of Hope and Dreams" was the perfect, fitting closer. Hello everyone! Event System and Elimination coming this month! He steered the E Streeters to focus on Nils as the ship was turned around. Growin' Up (guitar) Those who predicted a third night in a small venue might be treated to full River performance weren't dead-on, but there were more songs from the album here than the previous two nights. The National Football League, a multibillion-dollar commercial juggernaut, presides over America’s indisputable national pastime. The Monday night screening of the documentary Horses: Patti Smith and Her Band was, after all, another star-studded Tribeca Film Festival premiere, so the appearances of the likes of Clive Davis, Jon Landau, and Jimmy Iovine wasn't exactly unusual. The seed was planted more than three years ago on the day the 2014 Springsteen tour of Australia and NZ was announced. October 4 / Walter Kerr Theatre / New York, NY The band completely hit it out of the park, and the gig will go down in the annals as one of the best that ever happened in the river city. and "Are you ready for a house party?" It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City Hello everyone! We've got magic to do, just for you But he maximizes the living room effect, stepping away from the mic at various points to let his voice be heard, unamplified, to the upper reaches. There's a metaphor for the pent-up release that followed, but as this is a family publication, I'll refrain from detailing it. "Dancing in the Dark" once again had me rueing the invention of mobile phone camera technology, but a glorious "Tenth Avenue Freeze-out" replaced that nonsense with visions of Clarence and Danny, two E Streeters who never made it to Christchurch. As we’re currently adding Tiers to the PC version of Robocraft Infinity, which will come to the Steam version when we upgrade it to the Infinity version, we wanted to give some more detail on how Tiers will work. September 15 / Madison Square Garden / New York, NY He was born on Philadelphia in 1902. The Ties That Bind Each Springsteen concert is like a beam of white light through a prism that results in a rainbow of perspectives and opinions. Tenth Avenue Freeze-out September 21 / PNC Bank Arts Center / Holmdel, NJ The Wish (piano) Tenth Avenue Freeze-out Blinded By the Light As per usual for film premieres, many people associated with the film were in attendance for the Asbury Park Music and Film Festival event. That enthusiasm was rewarded with another jaw-dropping "NYC Serenade," its grandiose piano and strings contrasting beautifully with Springsteen's collection of romantic tragics from a long-ago time and place. The naturalistic performance establishes the standard operating procedure for the entire evening. on the Vote For Change tour in 2004. Dancing in the Dark Everyone on stage seemed to grow a couple inches in anticipation of the fight to come — this train was taking no prisoners. The Rising An emotional night for all involved — especially the very lucky audience. To speak the language of my Aussie brethren, many of whom spend summer in a cricket coma, this second of two shows in Sydney was a bloody beauty all-rounder. A Change is Gonna Come (Addeo) When he did, and his arms rose far over his head, my heart genuinely sank. This is where the us begins to become believable. The Wish (piano) RoboPass Season 1 will arrive in just a few days and we’ve already revealed a number of cosmetic unlocks… Today we’re revealing another new type of cosmetic! You think you've heard every variation of "Shout" until on this night Bruce repeated "Listen to me…" over and over until it morphed into a showdown between James Brown and Sam Cooke. Tenth Avenue Freeze-out (piano) Tenth Avenue Freeze-out (piano) The Ties That Bind By now the pit was a roiling mass that Bruce whipped into a froth with a merciless guitar solo. Balance changes coming with RoboPass and Boosts removal. Then the evening, with the sun burning red into your eyes, dropping gold into the western mountains. - Sean Sennett reporting - photographs by Bill Donohoe, Setlist: January 30 / Adelaide Entertainment Center / Adelaide, AU The Lakehouse Junior Pros — an enterprising bunch of local tweens receiving rock 'n' roll instruction at the performance space/studio on Lake Avenue — followed, performing "The Hours Before Dawn," the tune they showcased in the film. I'm Goin' Down A sign request followed for "I Fought the Law," played a little tentatively but still a very nice nugget for the diehards. Hey, we all were. Setlists All of this however, had been done on someone else's stage. That was fabulous, but, as an alternate, it's been tremendous to hear the core E Street Band in all their sonic splendor. Elimination mode returns and the Event System is added! 2! It may have been an embarrassing day to be an American in Australia, but as rockets' red glare mingled with Southern Hemisphere starlight it was a great goddamned night to be a Springsteen fan in the city of Melbourne. Another sign led to a cracking "Radio Nowhere" that ended with Max pulverizing his drum kit. Another odd choice, I thought, but this collection of songs could be top of mind for him as potential arrangements for the upcoming Broadway run. Setlist: Dancing in the Dark/Land of Hope and Dreams (guitar) Before the audience even notices, the stream will suddenly change course, shifting from joy to melancholy, present to past, light to darkness in an instant. The Rising He's shaking his ass so we shake our collective asses, again. It was a unique night. Before "The Wish" he referenced the President's own family and talked about how he'd written this one for his mom, who now had dementia, but had taught him so much "about how to be in the world." Dancing in the Dark Hey there Robocrafters, After running through the chords a few times in practice, Bruce played the song standing perfectly still, locked into the words, perhaps lost in emotion, perhaps not, but playing it like he was standing before all of those he's lost and seeking their blessings. The Promised Land (guitar) The Rising (guitar) After this gift of a performance the show rocketed through encore favorites "Born to Run", "Dancing in the Dark," and "Tenth Avenue Freeze-out" before "The Boss" cape came out for a spectacularly campy "Shout." POTUS led the foursome off the stage and back toward the Green Room, and out they went. "Darkness on the Edge of Town" made only its second appearance in Australia in 2017 before a one-two of "American Skin (41 Shots)" and "Youngstown" spoke more truth about modern America than a year's worth of cable news and "The Promised Land" both benefitted from and contributed to the arena's energy. It was dripping from the eyes and down the cheeks of people throughout Mt Smart Stadium. The Ghost of Tom Joad (guitar) "Fred 'Sonic' Smith and I wrote this song with the great hope that it would inspire and incite people to action," Patti introduced what was, of course, her great anthem "People Have The Power" [video], which Bruce last performed (along with Stipe and R.E.M.) That word came from Springsteen himself tonight in his introduction to "My City of Ruins": "Quite a few years ago I got a letter… a petition, actually … about a town that suffered an earthquake. "I don't want to hear any fucking Brooocing right now." Growin' Up (guitar) Goddamn it, I was still just a normal guy!". If you’ve been active in the game recently, you’ll no doubt be aware that yesterday (September 17th), we rolled out a new website, forums and login system for Robocraft. Spirit in the Night As he'd never seen $18 at that point in his 14-year-old life, it required Springsteen to get a job ("I've never worked an honest day in my life. Setlist: Find expert advice along with How To videos and articles, including instructions on how to make, cook, grow, or do almost anything. Born in the U.S.A. (guitar) Dancing in the Dark Tenth Avenue Freeze-out (piano) For all the comparisons to previous acoustic tours and performances that might come to mind, Springsteen on Broadway is especially suited to one of the smaller houses in the theater district. The season of the Robotic Witch is upon us as our annual Halloween-themed spooky in-game event Hallowfest has returned to Robocraft. Because the Night Death to My Hometown Dancing in the Dark With his James Brown-style cape at his feet, Bruce urged us to join him on Thursday night for "another spectacular." As the song twisted and turned, Bruce gave it his all before confiding, "the band has this all fucked up!" Bruce seemed especially eager to mingle with the crowd tonight and did so with gusto when joined by Steve for River feel-gooders "Out in the Street" and "Two Hearts." Growin' Up It is the third game in the Street Fighter Alpha series, following Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams and Street Fighter Alpha 2. piano solo and a satisfied, "Yes, yes, yes….". Hey there Robocrafters, Setlist: Radio Nowhere "Land of Hope and Dreams" similarly embodies a world of opposition and a way out of despair, and when played after "Badlands" to close the main set offered a cathartic prayer for our times. Setlist: And doing it in a way that feels like it's never been done before, like we're the beneficiaries of a miracle cure that's been smuggled through customs in the form of a New Jersey troubadour with a rockin' band. Out in the Street February 16 / Brisbane Entertainment Centre / Brisbane, AU The Rising (guitar) After asking if "the spirit was in the house tonight," he guaranteed its presence with a reminder of what we've lost — "And that change was made uptown now" sung over and over, Clarence looming in our hearts like he once loomed to Bruce's right — and a preacher's admonition to rise up and pray for peace. Who'll Stop the Rain "The Promised Land" gave way to a "Working on the Highway" / "Glory Days" twosome that nearly broke a time machine built for 30,000 to leave us in 1985. Bruce reached into the crowd for a "My Love Will Not Let You Down" sign and smoked it (the song, not the sign) and seemed genuinely hesitant to crowd surf during "Hungry Heart." Setlist: Tougher Than the Rest (piano) - with Patti Scialfa Springsteen The show made me laugh, weep (twice), and like all great theater helped me understand something not about the performer, but about myself. Bruce said, "Thanks for a great night. Rosalita Surely this wouldn't be the last we would see of him this evening, I thought — and fortunately I was right. "We wanted to support the Asbury Park Music & Film Festival, which is why we're here. Brilliant Disguise (guitar) - with Patti Scialfa Springsteen - report and photographs by Joe Wall, Setlist: Tonight's answer: Apparently not. Dancing in the Dark/Land of Hope and Dreams (guitar) And the place is a winery, so there's a fair amount of drinking going on. Of note here was a rare full-band version of the Bruce Springsteen Band-era tune "Ballad of Jesse James," officially released on last year's Chapter and Verse collection, with Vini Lopez on lead vocals. We’ve been busy bees here, working on updating Robocraft with a new login system, website and forums. Long Time Comin' Original content. After a short hiatus, BRAWL is back in-play and we’ve resurrected a fan favorite – the large team Elimination. Even with Bruce and Southside doing the yeoman's share of leads, there was plenty of room for each musician to have a moment or two to shine, just as they had in the old days. "Incident" followed. Working on the Highway (acoustic) While I thought that scheduling was unusual, I was certain there would be a surprise or two as the evening progressed. More than half of the 116-page, perfect bound Backstreets #91 is a tribute to the life and music of... do we have to say his name? I'm fucking 60!" Out in the Street Out in the Street In our next update, Phase 2, we will be removing the last remnants of Salvage Crates from the game, adding Robit rewards for battle performance, Tech Points and a Tech Tree with which to spend them on. "Go ahead Roy" brought a sublime "Backstreets," played once previously on this tour and seemingly at the top of everyone's wishlist tonight (besides "Born in the U.S.A.," Bruce's biggest hit in Australia and New Zealand and the one most griped about due to its absence on this tour). — with Bruce yelling, "Sydney let me see you! Bruce applauded his string section and shook their hands as they left the stage. Bye Bye Johnny (same) This week, the citadel of rock 'n' roll has temporarily relocated to Brisbane, Australia. Could he play guitar? "I wanna guard your dreams and visions," Bruce sang. Growin' Up (guitar) Though now sporting a different corporate moniker, Qudos Bank Arena is the same facility Springsteen played in 2013 and 2014. Thunder Road (guitar) Sure, he can turn his band on a dime, call audibles left and right, teach his horn section a new song on the fly. Notes: A Workshop, Springsteen's first run-through of Springsteen on Broadway set for a small group friends and family at Monmouth University. - 2016 Jan-Apr Setlists He's going to live here for a while. Bruce then unveiled another sign request, this one for major obscurity "None But the Brave" from the Born in the U.S.A. sessions. The Hours Before Dawn (Lakehouse Junior Pros) American Land For the latter Bruce was sans guitar and settled for a tambourine. Spikeball. Long Time Comin' The putting away of childish things. From the Magic Rat to "magic in the night" to Magic Street, Bruce Springsteen is no stranger to the conjuring arts. Born in the U.S.A. (guitar) My Father's House (guitar) - 2002 Setlists The adrenaline rush of these stalwarts also brought to mind Springsteen's response to a question posed by Mark Maron on his WTF podcast about whether Bruce had written anything specifically addressing the rise of Trumpism: "I've got a lot of songs that are about it right now… they're there already. Bruce discovered he had the wrong guitar for "Twist and Shout"; Kevin popped out with the right one, and Freehold's favorite son thrashed a version of the first song he ever learned to play on guitar, with some "boogaloo" piano from Roy and a look of ecstasy on his mug. The Wish (piano) Jole Blon Born in the U.S.A. (guitar) And no. The place is ripe with good-looking men and women in their summer clothes. In this Dev Jam we’re going to focus on all the cool stuff the art, audio and indeed code teams are doing to make firing weapons and engaging in Robot fisticuffs feel awesome. The Boss, as always, is right, and everything, absolutely everything, is alright. Johnny 99 What stayed the same — what always stays the same — was the protagonist's desperation ("You know what the Boss man likes") to get good with his girl. ", Setlist: Before moving on to the ecstatic encore, which brought guest Richie Sambora to the stage for two songs, we had the words of the original fight song, "Born to Run," ringing in our ears. These Born in the U.S.A. rockers normally benefit from the momentum of a set in progress, so it was odd to hear them kick off an evening. over Max's rolling beat as the band rollicked into "American Land," but it was like starting a car in third gear.