2016


2016


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2016-01-00 - EXPO THEATER, FORT MONMOUTH, NJ

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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 / 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 / BADLANDS / WRECKING BALL / BACKSTREETS / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / BOBBY JEAN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT)

Closed rehearsals for the upcoming River Tour. Bruce and the band previously held tour rehearsals at this venue in 1988, 2002 and 2012. Rehearsals began around January 4. Photographer Danny Clinch tweeted an image of a setlist on January 13.

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2016-01-15 - CONSOL ENERGY CENTER, PITTSBURGH, PA

POINT BLANK / CADILLAC RANCH / I'M A ROCKER / FADE AWAY / STOLEN CAR / RAMROD / THE PRICE YOU PAY / DRIVE ALL NIGHT / WRECK ON THE HIGHWAY / SUFFRAGETTE CITY / CHANGES

Closed rehearsals. According to a Rolling Stone article, the band went through at least sides three and four of The River (and probably much more). The band also reportedly rehearses two David Bowie songs in preparation for a tribute, following his death on January 10.

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Start of "The River 2016" tour

January 16, 2016 - September 14, 2016  (75 shows)

THE E STREET BAND
Bruce Springsteen (vocals, guitar, harmonica)
Roy Bittan (piano, keyboards, accordion)
Nils Lofgren (guitar, slide guitar, backing vocals)
Patti Scialfa (backing vocals, acoustic guitar)
Garry Tallent (bass, backing vocals)
Steven Van Zandt (guitar, mandolin, backing vocals)
Max Weinberg (drums)

with
Jake Clemons (saxophone, vocals)
Charles Giordano (organ, accordion, keyboards)
Soozie Tyrell (violin, backing vocals, percussion, acoustic guitar)
See also Tour Statistics for show listing and songs performed.


2016-01-16 - CONSOL ENERGY CENTER, PITTSBURGH, PA

Soundcheck: REBEL REBEL / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / HUMAN TOUCH / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / THE PRICE YOU PAY

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / WRECKING BALL / BACKSTREETS / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / REBEL REBEL / BOBBY JEAN / DANCING IN THE DARK / BORN TO RUN / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / SHOUT

Opening night of The River Tour 2016, at which each show on the opening U.S. leg will feature a complete performance of The River album, in sequence. The 34-song set opens with "Meet Me In The City". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". "I Wanna Marry You" includes the "Here She Comes Walkin'" introduction, and "Point Blank" features the same piano introduction that was played on the River Tour in 1980 and 1981. The encores open with tour one-off "Rebel Rebel", as tribute to David Bowie who died on January 10, 2016 at the age of 69. Springsteen first met Bowie in November 1974, after catching a Greyhound bus from Asbury Park to Philadelphia. Bowie was in the studio at the time, recording Young Americans, and would go on to record covers of "It's Hard To Be A Saint In The City" and "Growin' Up". "Shout" includes a snippet of "Take Me To The River" in the midsection.

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2016-01-19 - UNITED CENTER, CHICAGO, IL

Soundcheck: TAKE IT EASY / MEET ME IN THE CITY / HUMAN TOUCH / THE TIES THAT BIND

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / NIGHT / NO SURRENDER / COVER ME / SHE'S THE ONE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / TAKE IT EASY / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / SHOUT

Second night of the tour features a 33-song set with six tour premieres, including five in a row following the album. An acoustic tour one-off "Take It Easy", with Soozie on violin, is played as a tribute to Glenn Frey, founding member of the Eagles who died on January 18, aged 67. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". "Badlands", "Wrecking Ball", "Backstreets", "Because The Night", "Brilliant Disguise", "Rebel Rebel", and "Bobby Jean" are all dropped from night one.

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2016-01-22 - LOUISBURG FARM, WELLINGTON, FL

MONEY (THAT'S WHAT I WANT)

Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen are honorary chairpersons for the 2016 USET Foundation Olympic and Paralympic benefit evening, "Rockin' Rio" to raise funds for the the United States Equestrian Team horses and riders as they prepare to compete at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event raises $1.5 Million for the cause. Bruce joined the house band, taking lead vocals and playing guitar on Barrett Strong's "Money (That's What I Want)" with Patti on backing vocals.

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2016-01-24 - MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK CITY, NY

Postponed due to the effects of winter storm Jonas and rescheduled to March 28, 2016.

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2016-01-27 - MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK CITY, NY

Soundcheck: RADIO NOWHERE

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / SHE'S THE ONE / CANDY'S ROOM / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / WRECKING BALL / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / SHOUT

32-song set includes the tour premiere of "Candy's Room". "The River" is dedicated to Bruce's sister Ginny and her husband Mickey, who were the inspiration for the song. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". Bruce messes up the beginning of "I Wanna Marry You", blaming the band before the almost immediate realization that he was responsible - forgetting the "Here She Comes Walkin'" intro. Another gaffe comes during "Shout", when Bruce forgets to introduce Garry during the band introductions!

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2016-01-29 - VERIZON CENTER, WASHINGTON, DC

Soundcheck: MEET ME IN THE CITY / FADE AWAY / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / THE PROMISED LAND / TOUGHER THAN THE REST

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / DARLINGTON COUNTY / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / THE PROMISED LAND / TOUGHER THAN THE REST / WRECKING BALL / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / NO SURRENDER / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / SHOUT

33-song set includes tour premieres of "Darlington County", "Prove It All Night" (with Nils playing the closing solo), "The Promised Land" and "Tougher Than The Rest". Encores open with "No Surrender" which is dedicated to a group of Veterans in the audience, to Bobby Muller, the previous chairman of the Vietnam Veterans Association and to Ryan Chalmers, a paralympian who pushed himself in a wheelchair across the United States (crediting "No Surrender" as his theme song). Muller appeared on stage on the original River Tour, speaking to the crowd before one of Springsteen's greatest shows, the Vietnam Veterans benefit of August 20, 1981. ""Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two".

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2016-01-31 - PRUDENTIAL CENTER, NEWARK, NJ

Soundcheck: LONESOME DAY / ATLANTIC CITY / HUMAN TOUCH / SEVEN NIGHTS TO ROCK

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / LONESOME DAY / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / ATLANTIC CITY / HUMAN TOUCH / WRECKING BALL / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BADLANDS / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / SHOUT

33-song set includes three tour premieres in a row following The River, including "Atlantic City". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". Set also features the rare appearance of "Badlands" in an encore slot.

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2016-02-02 - AIR CANADA CENTRE, TORONTO, ON

Soundcheck: MEET ME IN THE CITY / THE TIES THAT BIND / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT (intro only)

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / THE PROMISED LAND / SHE'S THE ONE / CANDY'S ROOM / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BADLANDS / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / SHOUT

Bruce and the band's sole appearance in Canada this tour, and a 33-song set with no surprises. "Badlands" remains in an encore slot. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". First ever performances in Canada for "Meet Me In The City", "Jackson Cage", "Crush On You", and "I Wanna Marry You".

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2016-02-04 - TD GARDEN, BOSTON, MA

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / ROULETTE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / SHE'S THE ONE / CANDY'S ROOM / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BADLANDS / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / SHOUT (with Peter Wolf)

Set includes the tour premiere of "Roulette", the first River outtake to be played on the tour besides nightly opener "Meet Me In The City". "This is the first song we cut for The River," said Bruce before the song, "Never made it onto The River, but it should have." "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". Bruce plays both guitar solos in "Prove it All Night" himself after Nils played the closing solo in Washington on January 29. Peter Wolf of the J. Geils Band joined Bruce on stage for the second half of "Shout", singing and shaking a tambourine at Patti's microphone.

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2016-02-08 - TIMES UNION CENTER, ALBANY, NY

Soundcheck: BE TRUE / LOOSE ENDS / MURDER INCORPORATED

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / WRECKING BALL / BACKSTREETS / BE TRUE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / DETROIT MEDLEY / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / BOBBY JEAN / SHOUT

34-song set includes the tour premiere of "Be True", a song Bruce said was originally on the single album version of The River. The second tour premiere, "Detroit Medley" described as "vintage River" by Bruce, is played by sign-request. "Badlands" moves back to the post-River slot, replacing the soundchecked and setlisted "Loose Ends". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-02-10 - XL CENTER, HARTFORD, CT

Soundcheck: MURDER INCORPORATED / BOBBY JEAN

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / NO SURRENDER / COVER ME / SHE'S THE ONE / LOOSE ENDS / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / BOBBY JEAN / SHOUT

The 33-song set includes the tour premiere of "Loose Ends". Normally Bruce counts twice 1-2-3-4 before "Jackson Cage", but this time he started the song after the first count. The band did not follow, so they started over. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". After the crowd-surf during "Hungry Heart", Jake had trouble lifting Bruce back on stage. "I'm going down!" was Bruce's cry when he almost touched the floor, but while playing the sax, Jake managed to lift Bruce back on stage. Instead of letting Nils, Jake and Soozie sing their lines on "Out In The Street", Bruce called for Garry after Steve. Garry did not expect this and was too late with his line. Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-02-12 - WELLS FARGO CENTER, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Soundcheck: JUNGLELAND / TRAPPED / RADIO NOWHERE / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / ATLANTIC CITY / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / WRECKING BALL / HUMAN TOUCH / JUNGLELAND / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / SHOUT

With 33 songs and just short of three-and-a-half hours, the sole Philadelphia date of the leg is the longest show to date. Two tour premieres feature in the set, "My Love Will Not Let You Down" with Bruce climbing on the amps in front of the drum riser to encourage Max during his solo, and a memorable and emotional "Jungleland". Bruce adds a new introduction to "Drive All Night", explaining that late in the River sessions he needed a love song so he went back into the archives to find the song, which was originally recorded in 1977 during the Darkness On The Edge Of Town sessions. Bruce then added a new vocal to the original 1977 backing track. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". Patti Scialfa returns to the stage after missing the last two shows.

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2016-02-16 - BB&T CENTER, SUNRISE, FL

Soundcheck: ATLANTIC CITY

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / WRECKING BALL / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / BOBBY JEAN / SHOUT

A 33-song set with no surprises. Before "I Wanna Marry You", Bruce assisted with an actual marriage proposal way up in Section 334. Giving a shake of his maracas and a shout out of encouragement to the young man as he proposed to his bride-to-be. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". A little extra money was earned from his "Dancing In The Dark" partner, as Bruce accepted a 20-dollar bill which was pinned to her unique sign in return for a dance.

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2016-02-18 - PHILIPS ARENA, ATLANTA, GA

Soundcheck: THE TIES THAT BIND / POINT BLANK / LONESOME DAY / TRAPPED / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / BADLANDS / LONESOME DAY / WRECKING BALL / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / BOBBY JEAN / SHOUT

Once again no big surprises in the 34-song setlist. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". Bruce dedicates "Born To Run" to the late Alex Cooley, the legendary Atlanta concert promoter, who passed away the previous December. Alex Cooley was an integral part of Springsteen's early career. Springsteen and the E Street Band played three shows at Cooley's Electric Ballroom in August 1975. The Atlanta shows in 1976, 1977 and 1978 were also promoted by Cooley.

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2016-02-21 - KFC YUM! CENTER, LOUISVILLE, KY

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / NO SURRENDER / LONESOME DAY / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / SHE'S THE ONE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN

A 35-song setlist including the tour premiere "Born In The U.S.A.", which was a sign request from behind the stage. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". After "Shout", the usual closing number, Bruce and the E Street Band said their goodbyes and left the stage. Max already gave away his drumsticks to a lucky fan when Bruce returns to the microphone and asks "Is it too late?", stopping the crowd in its tracks before playing "Bobby Jean", the first time a song other than "Shout" has closed the set on this tour. In the crowd, was a couple who were married in the pit just prior to the start of the concert.

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2016-02-23 - QUICKEN LOANS ARENA, CLEVELAND, OH

Soundcheck: MEET ME IN THE CITY / THE TIES THAT BIND / WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN / YOUNGSTOWN

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / LONESOME DAY / CANDY'S ROOM / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / YOUNGSTOWN / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / GROWIN' UP / BORN TO RUN (with Joe and Johnny Grushecky) / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / BOBBY JEAN / SHOUT

The 34-song setlist includes two tour premieres from albums not yet represented on this tour, "Youngstown" from The Ghost Of Tom Joad, and "Growin' Up" from Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J. to open the encores. Bruce greets the crowd by calling out "Pittsburgh"…..before saying "oh yeah, Cleveland too," blaming the error on meeting Pittsburgh-native Joe Grushecky backstage. Later on Joe joins Bruce together with Johnny Grushecky for "Born To Run". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". Patti Scialfa is not present, so Garry Tallent takes her spot on stage.

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2016-02-25 - FIRST NIAGARA CENTER, BUFFALO, NY

Soundcheck: I WANNA BE WITH YOU / MEET ME IN THE CITY / WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN / TAKE 'EM AS THEY COME

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / THE PROMISED LAND / IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / LONESOME DAY / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / DETROIT MEDLEY / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / BOBBY JEAN / SHOUT

The 34-song set kicks off with a riff on the opening line from "Buffalo Gals": "Buffalo won't you come out tonight?", before continuing with "Meet Me In The City". Tour premiere "It's Hard To Be A Saint In The City", last played almost exactly two years ago, on February 26, 2014 in Brisbane, is dedicated to "the old timers." The second "Detroit Medley" of the tour is dedicated to birthday girl Stephanie. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-02-27 - BLUE CROSS ARENA AT THE WAR MEMORIAL, ROCHESTER, NY

Soundcheck: NIGHT / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / MEET ME IN THE CITY

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / NIGHT / NO SURRENDER / I WANNA BE WITH YOU / I'M GOIN' DOWN / BADLANDS / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT

Three tour premieres in the 34-song set: "I Wanna Be With You" and "I'm Goin' Down", both by sign requests, and the welcome appearance of "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" in the encore. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-02-29 - XCEL ENERGY CENTER, SAINT PAUL, MN

Soundcheck: ATLANTIC CITY / RADIO NOWHERE / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / NO SURRENDER / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / BACKSTREETS / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / BOBBY JEAN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT

With a "Hello, Twin Cities!", Bruce started the 34-song setlist with no surprises. During "Dancing In The Dark" Bruce invited a 91-year old lady on the stage to dance with him. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-03-03 - BMO HARRIS BRADLEY CENTER, MILWAUKEE, WI

Soundcheck: MEET ME IN THE CITY

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / NO SURRENDER / LONESOME DAY / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / JUNGLELAND / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT

The 33-song set contains the second tour performance of "Jungleland". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-03-06 - CHAIFETZ ARENA, ST. LOUIS, MO

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / NO SURRENDER / BADLANDS / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT

Third show in a row without a tour premiere. "Working On The Highway" was a fan's "Dream Come True": Tom England's sign asked to "work on the highway" with The E Street Band, and he was invited on stage to play guitar and sing. The setlisted "Backstreets" is replaced by "Badlands". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-03-10 - TALKING STICK RESORT ARENA, PHOENIX, AZ

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / NO SURRENDER / LONESOME DAY / CANDY'S ROOM / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / SHE'S THE ONE / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / GLORY DAYS / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT

35-song set with a tour premiere for "Glory Days". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". During the show, Bruce thanks the doctor he recently contacted regarding some voice-problems. As dancing partners for "Dancing In The Dark" Bruce invites five young girls with bunny-ears on the stage. Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-03-13 - ORACLE ARENA, OAKLAND, CA

Soundcheck: MEET ME IN THE CITY / THE TIES THAT BIND

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / LONESOME DAY / CANDY'S ROOM / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / SHE'S THE ONE / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / GROWIN' UP / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT

Another 35-song set tonight, but without any real surprises. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two", "Drive All Night" contains a bit of "Dream Baby Dream", and "Growin' Up" is played as a sign request. The fan (Steven Strauss) with a black-and-white-checked shirt, who's been noticed by Bruce on several shows already due to his enthusiasm, was invited on stage to sing the last verse of "Growin' Up". Although "No Surrender" was on the setlist, it was replaced by "Prove It All Night". For "Dancing In The Dark", Bruce invited a young girl on stage. She also received his harmonica later in the show. Only two changes from Phoenix, "Prove It All Night" and "Growin' Up" replacing "No Surrender" and "Glory Days". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-03-15 - LOS ANGELES MEMORIAL SPORTS ARENA, LOS ANGELES, CA

Soundcheck: MEET ME IN THE CITY / THE TIES THAT BIND / HUMAN TOUCH / WRECKING BALL / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / WRECKING BALL / LONESOME DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / SHE'S THE ONE / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / NO SURRENDER / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT

The first of three nights at "The Dump That Jumps". Springsteen and the E Street Band will be the last performers in the arena, since it will be torn down and replaced with a new stadium soon after. 35-song set clocking in at just under three-and-a-half hours. Bruce drops a few lines from "Chapel Of Love" into the beginning and end of "I Wanna Marry You". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream". Patti Scialfa is back on stage after missing several shows.

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2016-03-17 - LOS ANGELES MEMORIAL SPORTS ARENA, LOS ANGELES, CA

Soundcheck: AMERICAN LAND / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / THE PROMISED LAND / BACKSTREETS / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / AMERICAN LAND / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT (with Jarod Clemons, Olivia Tallent, and Jason and Madison Federici) / SHOUT (with Jarod Clemons, Olivia Tallent, and Jason and Madison Federici)

34-song set includes the tour premieres of "American Land" (in its only tour appearance, for St. Patrick's Day) and "Death To My Hometown". "Brilliant Disguise" returns after a short break. Madison Federici (who also dances with Bruce during "Dancing In The Dark"), Jarod Clemons, and Olivia Tallent join the band on tambourines, and Jason Federici joins on accordion, for "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" and "Shout". Bruce adds a line from "Pretty Flamingo" to the "Here She Comes Walkin'" introduction to "I Wanna Marry You", which also includes a bit of "Chapel Of Love" at the end. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream".

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2016-03-19 - LOS ANGELES MEMORIAL SPORTS ARENA, LOS ANGELES, CA

Soundcheck: MEET ME IN THE CITY / TOUGHER THAN THE REST / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / BORN IN THE U.S.A.

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / BADLANDS / TOUGHER THAN THE REST / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / JUNGLELAND / THUNDER ROAD / WRECKING BALL / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT (with Olivia Tallent, Alex Bittan, and Jason, Harley, and Madison Federici) / SHOUT (with Olivia Tallent, Alex Bittan, and Jason, Harley, and Madison Federici) / BOBBY JEAN

Bruce's 34th appearance at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena is the arena's final event before it is closed and demolished. The 35 song set stretches to 3 hours and 43 minutes. Bruce adds a line from "Pretty Flamingo" to the "Here She Comes Walkin'" introduction to "I Wanna Marry You". The setlisted "It's Hard To Be A Saint In The City" is replaced by "Badlands". "Wrecking Ball" features some rewritten Los Angeles-themed lyrics. For "Dancing In The Dark", Bruce invites a male fan holding a sign that says "Dancing is a Man's Job" on to the stage. They dance together before the fan is handed a guitar to jam with the band. "The Rising" is dropped for the first time on the tour as Bruce ends the main set with "Jungleland" followed by "Thunder Road". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Shout" includes a snippet of "Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!" in the midsection. In a repeat of March 17, various E Street children join the band for "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" and "Shout", all on tambourines this time.

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2016-03-22 - MODA CENTER, PORTLAND, OR

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / LONESOME DAY / THE PROMISED LAND / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT

33-song standard set. Corin Tucker, the lead singer of Olympia, Washington band Sleater-Kinney met Bruce backstage just before the show. Later on, between "Lonesome Day" and "The Promised Land", Bruce offered a dedication, saying, "That's for our friends in Sleater-Kinney, or maybe this," referring to the latter song, which Sleater-Kinney regularly cover in concert. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream".

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2016-03-24 - KEYARENA AT SEATTLE CENTER, SEATTLE, WA

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / I'M GOIN' DOWN / BADLANDS / SHE'S THE ONE / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / TOUGHER THAN THE REST / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BOBBY JEAN (with Eddie Vedder) / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT

A 35-song set includes the tour premiere of "Adam Raised A Cain" (only played twice on the tour) and the second "I'm Goin' Down" of the tour, both played by sign request. Bruce also collected signs for "Jungleland" and "Growin' Up", but did not play them. Eddie Vedder joins Bruce to share lead vocals on "Bobby Jean". Bruce adds a line from "Sad Mood" to the "Here She Comes Walkin'" introduction to "I Wanna Marry You". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream".

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2016-03-28 - MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK CITY, NY

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / MEETING ACROSS THE RIVER / JUNGLELAND / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT

Rescheduled from January 24, 2016. 32-song set with a tour premiere for "Meeting Across The River" (the song's only tour performance), leading into "Jungleland". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream". All eight songs from Born To Run have now been played this tour. Bruce danced with his 90-year-old mother Adele during "Ramrod", and also mentioned her as a E Street Band member at the end of "Shout".

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2016-03-31 - PEPSI CENTER, DENVER, CO

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / DARLINGTON COUNTY / BADLANDS / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / SHE'S THE ONE / BACKSTREETS / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN

35-song set includes "Backstreets" and "She's The One" among five songs in total from Born To Run. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" contains a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream". For the first time this tour, "Shout" includes the "Can I Get A Witness" section. Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-04-03 - CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / LONESOME DAY / THE PROMISED LAND / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN

Only the fourth time that Springsteen has performed in Oklahoma. His previous appearances were in 1975, 1978, and 2009. The 33-song sees the return of "The Promised Land". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream", as it will for the remainder of the tour. A group of Oklahoma veterans received free tickets to the concert from Springsteen and the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-04-05 - AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER, DALLAS, TX

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / THE PROMISED LAND / BACKSTREETS / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN

The 33-song standard set with only a single change from Oklahoma City, "Backstreets" replacing "Lonesome Day". A massive group of girls was invited on the stage during "Dancing In The Dark". On the setlist "No Surrender" and "Wrecking Ball" were scheduled between "The Promised Land" and "Badlands", but they were not played. "Bobby Jean" however was not on the setlist. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-04-07 - SPRINT CENTER, KANSAS CITY, MO

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / NO SURRENDER / CANDY'S ROOM / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / SHE'S THE ONE / BACKSTREETS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN

34-song set includes four songs in a row from Born To Run, and "Candy's Room", not played since March 13 in Oakland. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-04-10 - GREENSBORO COLISEUM, GREENSBORO, NC

Show cancelled on April 8, 2016. The same day, Bruce released the following statement on his website:

"As you, my fans, know I'm scheduled to play in Greensboro, North Carolina this Sunday. As we also know, North Carolina has just passed HB2, which the media are referring to as the "bathroom" law. HB2—known officially as the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act—dictates which bathrooms transgender people are permitted to use. Just as important, the law also attacks the rights of LGBT citizens to sue when their human rights are violated in the workplace. No other group of North Carolinians faces such a burden. To my mind, it's an attempt by people who cannot stand the progress our country has made in recognizing the human rights of all of our citizens to overturn that progress. Right now, there are many groups, businesses, and individuals in North Carolina working to oppose and overcome these negative developments. Taking all of this into account, I feel that this is a time for me and the band to show solidarity for those freedom fighters. As a result, and with deepest apologies to our dedicated fans in Greensboro, we have canceled our show scheduled for Sunday, April 10th. Some things are more important than a rock show and this fight against prejudice and bigotry—which is happening as I write—is one of them. It is the strongest means I have for raising my voice in opposition to those who continue to push us backwards instead of forwards."
Bruce Springsteen

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2016-04-12 - SCHOTTENSTEIN CENTER, COLUMBUS, OH

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / GROWIN' UP / I WANNA BE WITH YOU / BADLANDS / COVER ME / SHE'S THE ONE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT

No seats behind the stage this time, so the stage had one giant black curtain behind it. Two young boys assisted Bruce as backup singers on "Growin' Up". The 35-song set also includes the second tour performance of The River outtake "I Wanna Be With You". Steve took the solo on the end of "Cover Me" instead of Nils. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-04-14 - THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS, AUBURN HILLS, MI

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / THE PROMISED LAND / BACKSTREETS / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT (with Bob Seger) / SHOUT (with Bob Seger)

33-song set with Bob Seger guesting for "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" and "Shout" on tambourine and backing vocals. Seger watched the entire show from stage left before being motioned on stage by Steve and Garry. He also joined Bruce on stage at the first River Tour show on October 3, 1980 in Ann Arbor, MI. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-04-18 - BRYCE JORDAN CENTER, PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY PARK, PA

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / THE PROMISED LAND / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / JUNGLELAND / THUNDER ROAD / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT

Bruce and Band return to the stage after a short four-day break during which Bruce attended the wedding of Max's daughter Ali on April 15. The 33-song features only a single change to the set from Auburn Hills, with "Jungleland" replacing "Backstreets". The seventh show in succession without a tour premiere. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-04-20 - ROYAL FARMS ARENA, BALTIMORE, MD

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / BADLANDS / BACKSTREETS / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT

The 33-song set brings back "Prove It All Night". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream". During "I Wanna Marry You" there was a marriage proposal planned, so Bruce invited the couple on stage. A group of young girls, wearing Born In The U.S.A. outfits, is invited on stage for "Dancing In The Dark" with Bruce. Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-04-23 - BARCLAYS CENTER, BROOKLYN, NY

Soundcheck: PURPLE RAIN

PURPLE RAIN / MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / NO SURRENDER / THE PROMISED LAND / BACKSTREETS / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / LONESOME DAY / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT

The first of two nights in Brooklyn, bringing the U.S. leg of The River Tour to an end. While the stage was bathed in purple light Bruce and Band (wearing purple clothing or accessories) pay tribute to Prince, who died April 21, by playing his classic hit "Purple Rain" as the show-opener. The first time this tour a song other than "Meet Me In The City" has opened, and Bruce also dropped the usual greetings and vamp section, instead speaking first at the conclusion of the song. "Tonight we want to dedicate our show to Prince of course", he said. "There's never been any better bandleader, showman, songwriter, arranger. Whenever I would catch one of his shows I would always leave humbled. I'm going to miss that and we're going to miss that." "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream". Later in the show Bruce also announced that "these will be the last two nights we will officially play The River from start to finish," suggesting that the European tour will see a change in the setlists. When asked later if The River would be played in Europe, Garry Tallent tweeted "not in toto and not in sequence." Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-04-25 - BARCLAYS CENTER, BROOKLYN, NY

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BOOM BOOM / LOOSE ENDS / BLINDED BY THE LIGHT / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / THUNDER ROAD / PURPLE RAIN / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN

Final night of the U.S. leg of The River Tour. The 35-song (36 if you include "Blinded By The Light") set features two tour premieres as Bruce begins collecting sign-requests again. The post-River section starts with "Boom Boom", followed soon after by "Trapped". Sandwiching the two is the second "Loose Ends" of the tour, as well as a partial "Blinded By The Light", after Bruce read a sign that said "I've been Blinded by the Light! (I'm 10 years old and I know all the words. Try me!)" The 10-year-old girl sung the lead vocal for the first two verses, accompanied by Springsteen strumming his guitar and gentle backing from the band. For now, we are including "Blinded By The Light" in the setlist, but not counting it as a tour premiere. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream". Once again Bruce and the Band pay tribute to Prince, with "Purple Rain" opening the encores. Springsteen spoke again about the full album performance, saying "Tonight this is going to be our last official performance of The River from start to finish…. We're gonna open up our setlists over in Europe. So let's go down to the river one more time and see what we find." Patti Scialfa is not present.

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End of the 1st leg of "The River 2016" tour


2016-05-13 - CAMP NOU, BARCELONA, SPAIN

BADLANDS / NO SURRENDER / HUNGRY HEART / SHERRY DARLING / JACKSON CAGE / HIGH HOPES / INDEPENDENCE DAY / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / THE TIES THAT BIND

Private rehearsals for the upcoming European leg of the tour.

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Start of the 2nd leg of "The River 2016" tour


2016-05-14 - CAMP NOU, BARCELONA, SPAIN

Soundcheck: THE TIES THAT BIND

BADLANDS / NO SURRENDER / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / JACKSON CAGE / TWO HEARTS / I'M GOIN' DOWN / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / THE RIVER / POINT BLANK / ATLANTIC CITY / DARLINGTON COUNTY / GLORY DAYS / I WANNA BE WITH YOU / RAMROD / THE PRICE YOU PAY / DRIVE ALL NIGHT / LONESOME DAY / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / THE PROMISED LAND / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / SHE'S THE ONE / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / PURPLE RAIN / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN / TWIST AND SHOUT

The first show of the European leg features twelve songs from The River, appearing in sequence but not consecutively, and a tour premiere "Twist And Shout" to close. Along with the other eight songs from The River ("Independence Day", "Crush On You", "You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch)", "Cadillac Ranch", "I'm A Rocker", "Fade Away", "Stolen Car", and "Wreck On The Highway"), "Meet Me In The City" and "Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)" are dropped for the first time this tour. The setlist shows that Bruce planned to play sixteen songs from The River consecutively after the opening trio, with only "Crush On You", "I'm A Rocker", "Stolen Car", and "Wreck On The Highway" scheduled to miss out. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream". Final tour appearances for "Purple Rain" and "I Wanna Be With You". First ever performance in Europe of "Purple Rain" and first ever performances in Spain for "Here She Comes Walkin'" - "I Wanna Marry You", "I Wanna Be With You", and "The Price You Pay".

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2016-05-17 - ESTADIO ANOETA, DONOSTIA-SAN SEBASTIÁN, SPAIN

Soundcheck: ATLANTIC CITY / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / MURDER INCORPORATED / YOUNGSTOWN / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS - PEOPLE GET READY

WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / NO SURRENDER / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / TWO HEARTS / INDEPENDENCE DAY / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / CRUSH ON YOU / YOU CAN LOOK (BUT YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH) / FIRE / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / THE RIVER / POINT BLANK / MURDER INCORPORATED / DARLINGTON COUNTY / RAMROD / I'M GOIN' DOWN / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / DRIVE ALL NIGHT / THE PROMISED LAND / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BADLANDS / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / GLORY DAYS / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / TWIST AND SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND

After an extensive soundcheck, the second show on the European continent contains thirteen songs from The River out of a total of 35 songs. Four tour premieres: "Fire", "Murder Incorporated", "Waitin' On A Sunny Day", and a solo acoustic "This Hard Land to close. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two", "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream", and "Twist And Shout" includes "La Bamba". "Jackson Cage", "The Price You Pay", and "Shout" are dropped for the first time this tour. First ever performance in Spain of "Fire" and first ever performance in Europe of "Crush On You".

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2016-05-19 - BELA VISTA PARK, LISBON, PORTUGAL

BADLANDS / NO SURRENDER / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / COVER ME / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / HUNGRY HEART / THE PROMISED LAND / OUT IN THE STREET / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / I'M ON FIRE / ATLANTIC CITY / DARLINGTON COUNTY / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / JOHNNY 99 / THE RIVER / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / LONESOME DAY / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / GLORY DAYS / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / TWIST AND SHOUT / THIS HARD LAND

Bruce makes his third appearance at the Rock in Rio Lisboa Festival. Stereophonics and Portuguese rock band Xutos & Pontapés perform on the Palco Mundo (World Stage) before Springsteen. It's a late night for Bruce and the Band, with the show starting a few minutes before midnight and finishing just after 2:30am. The 27-song festival-style set is heavy on the Born In The U.S.A. material with nine of the twelve songs on the album played, including the tour premieres of "Downbound Train" and "I'm On Fire". As a result the set features only three songs from The River, and "The Ties That Bind", "Sherry Darling", "Two Hearts", "Here She Comes Walkin' - I Wanna Marry You", "Point Blank", "Ramrod", and "Drive All Night" are all dropped for the first time this tour. Three other tour premieres; "Darkness On The Edge Of Town", "Johnny 99", and "Spirit In The Night". The set closes with the acoustic "This Hard Land". "Twist And Shout" includes "La Bamba". First ever performances in Portugal for "My Love Will Not Let You Down", "Cover Me", "The Promised Land", "Out In The Street", "Atlantic City", "Darlington County", and "Johnny 99". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-05-21 - ESTADIO SANTIAGO BERNABÉU, MADRID, SPAIN

Soundcheck: RADIO NOWHERE / NO SURRENDER / LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS - PEOPLE GET READY / MY CITY OF RUINS / BADLANDS

BADLANDS / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / COVER ME / THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / TWO HEARTS / WRECKING BALL / MY CITY OF RUINS / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / THE PROMISED LAND / TRAPPED / THE RIVER / POINT BLANK / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / I'M ON FIRE / DARLINGTON COUNTY / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / JOHNNY 99 / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RISING / LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS - PEOPLE GET READY / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / GLORY DAYS / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / BOBBY JEAN / TWIST AND SHOUT / THUNDER ROAD

33-song set with tour debuts for "My City Of Ruins" and "Land Of Hope And Dreams". "Trapped" is played by sign request. Final tour appearance for "Human Touch". "Thunder Road" is moved to the closing spot and performed in a solo acoustic version for the first time on the tour. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two".

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2016-05-25 - ETIHAD STADIUM, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND

ATLANTIC CITY / MURDER INCORPORATED / BADLANDS / THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / TWO HEARTS / NO SURRENDER / SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / CRUSH ON YOU / YOU CAN LOOK (BUT YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / THE RIVER / POINT BLANK / JOHNNY 99 / DARLINGTON COUNTY / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / THE PROMISED LAND / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BACKSTREETS / BORN TO RUN / GLORY DAYS / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND

After a short break in Madrid, Bruce returns to the stage in rainy Manchester. Set opens with "Atlantic City", and includes ten songs from The River. The only tour premiere is for the Christmas song "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town", requested by a fan in the pit dressed in a Santa suit, who even jumps on stage and takes Clarence's vocal part! "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". First ever performance in England of "Crush On You". The show ends once again with a solo acoustic performance of "This Hard Land". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-05-27 - CROKE PARK, DUBLIN, IRELAND

Soundcheck: THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / ROULETTE / LOST IN THE FLOOD / SOMETHING IN THE NIGHT / BACK IN YOUR ARMS / HERE COMES THE NIGHT

DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BADLANDS / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / ROULETTE / THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / TWO HEARTS / NO SURRENDER / IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY / BACK IN YOUR ARMS / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / CRUSH ON YOU / YOU CAN LOOK (BUT YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH) / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / LOST IN THE FLOOD / THE RIVER / CADILLAC RANCH / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / THE PROMISED LAND / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / TOUGHER THAN THE REST / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / JUNGLELAND / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND

The first of two shows at Dublin's historic Croke Park, which has a capacity of over 80,000 for concerts. The show opens with "Darkness On The Edge Of Town", not the first time this has occurred; it also opened shows on September 15, 1978 in New York City and August 9, 1999 at the Meadowlands. First "Cadillac Ranch" of the European leg. Sign requests for "It's Hard To Be A Saint In The City" and tour premieres "Back In Your Arms" (in its only tour appearance) and "Lost In The Flood". Excluding album shows, tonight is the first time since 1975 that Greetings songs "It's Hard To Be A Saint In The City", "Lost In The Flood", and "Spirit In The Night" have been played in the same set. Show also includes "Roulette", "Death To My Hometown", and "Jungleland", the latter for the first time this leg. The show ends with a solo acoustic performance of "This Hard Land". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". First ever performances in Ireland for "Roulette", "It's Hard To Be A Saint In The City", "Back In Your Arms", "Crush On You", and "Lost In The Flood". Extensive soundcheck includes several attempts of Them's "Here Comes The Night", which has been soundchecked in the past, but never played in concert.

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2016-05-29 - CROKE PARK, DUBLIN, IRELAND

Soundcheck: DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / GROWIN' UP / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / STREETS OF FIRE / YOUNGSTOWN / INCIDENT ON 57TH STREET

INCIDENT ON 57TH STREET / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY / GROWIN' UP / THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / TWO HEARTS / NO SURRENDER / INDEPENDENCE DAY / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / CRUSH ON YOU / YOU CAN LOOK (BUT YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH) / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / YOUNGSTOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / THE RIVER / POINT BLANK / THE PROMISED LAND / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / DARLINGTON COUNTY / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / BECAUSE THE NIGHT (with Bono) / THE RISING / BADLANDS / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / THUNDER ROAD

Second show in Dublin opens with a solo piano performance of "Incident On 57th Street" (soundchecked earlier in the day), followed by three songs in a row from Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J.. Set features ten songs from The River, including "Independence Day" for the second time this leg. Bono from U2 (the whole band was at the concert) makes an appearance on stage for "Because The Night". The last time Bono made a guest appearance at a Springsteen tour show was back in November 2002 in Miami, FL, also on "Because The Night". The show ends this time with a solo performance of "Thunder Road". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". Songs setlisted but not played include "My City Of Ruins", "Johnny 99" and "Backstreets", the latter replaced in the first encore slot by "Badlands". First ever performances in Ireland of "Incident On 57th Street", "Independence Day", and "Point Blank". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-06-01 - HAMPDEN PARK, GLASGOW, SCOTLAND

Soundcheck: LONESOME DAY / AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS) / ROLL OF THE DICE / LUCKY TOWN / GIRLS IN THEIR SUMMER CLOTHES / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY

WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / TWO HEARTS / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / 4TH OF JULY, ASBURY PARK (SANDY) / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / LONESOME DAY / YOU CAN LOOK (BUT YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH) / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS) / MURDER INCORPORATED / I'M GOIN' DOWN / JOHNNY 99 / THE RIVER / POINT BLANK / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / THE PROMISED LAND / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / DARLINGTON COUNTY / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / BADLANDS / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / GLORY DAYS / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / THIS HARD LAND

First time ever that Bruce opens a show with "Waitin' On A Sunny Day". The 34-song set contains two tour premieres, "4th Of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)", which was a sign request, and "American Skin (41 Shots)". A rare midset "Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)" is performed by sign request. The show ends again with a solo acoustic performance of "This Hard Land". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". First ever performances in Scotland for "My Love Will Not Let You Down", "4th Of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)", "American Skin (41 Shots)", and "I'm Goin' Down". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-06-03 - RICOH ARENA, COVENTRY, ENGLAND

Soundcheck: SOMETHING IN THE NIGHT / DREAM BABY DREAM

FOR YOU / SOMETHING IN THE NIGHT / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / NO SURRENDER / TWO HEARTS / SAVE MY LOVE / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / CRUSH ON YOU / YOU CAN LOOK (BUT YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH) / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / YOUNGSTOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / THE RIVER / DRIVE ALL NIGHT / THE PROMISED LAND / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / DARLINGTON COUNTY / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / BADLANDS / TRAVELIN' BAND / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / SEVEN NIGHTS TO ROCK / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / THUNDER ROAD

33-song set opens with two tour premieres, a solo piano "For You" and "Something In The Night". Three other premieres in the set, all by sign request - "Save My Love", the tour's only "Travelin' Band" (for a group of fans who were traveling to London after the show for a gig of their own), and "Seven Nights To Rock". The latter is the 92nd song to be played this tour. There was no encore break, Bruce went right into "Born In The U.S.A." from "Travelin' Band". Show also includes "Drive All Night" (including a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream"), the second "Prove It All Night" of the European leg, and closes with the solo acoustic "Thunder Road". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". First ever performance in England of "Travelin' Band". Patti Scialfa is not present. During his stay in Coventry Bruce donated £1000 to Zoe's Place Baby Hospice, following a request for assistance from a local fundraiser.

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2016-06-05 - WEMBLEY STADIUM, LONDON, ENGLAND

Soundcheck: DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? (band) / BE TRUE / BADLANDS / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? (piano) / MY CITY OF RUINS / SEEDS

DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / SEEDS / JOHNNY 99 / WRECKING BALL / THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / HUNGRY HEART / NO SURRENDER / BE TRUE / CANDY'S ROOM / SHE'S THE ONE / MY CITY OF RUINS / I'LL WORK FOR YOUR LOVE / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / OUT IN THE STREET / YOU CAN LOOK (BUT YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH) / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS) / THE RIVER / THE PROMISED LAND / DARLINGTON COUNTY / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / TOUGHER THAN THE REST / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / BADLANDS / JUNGLELAND / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD

Another 33-song setlist, this time with three tour premieres - a solo piano performance of "Does This Bus Stop At 82nd Street?" to open, the only tour performance of "Seeds", and a solo acoustic "I'll Work For Your Love" (also in its only tour performance). Bruce started "I'll Work For Your Love" in too low a key, so while laughing he restarted, claiming "it's going to be good, going to be worth all the time we spent!". "Tougher Than The Rest" is dedicated to the late Muhammad Ali. Set features only six songs from The River and also includes "Candy's Room" (for the seventh time this tour but not since Kansas City on April 7) and "She's The One", last played at the European leg opener in Barcelona. For his "Dancing In The Dark" partner, Bruce pulls up a bearded man dressed like Courteney Cox. The solo acoustic "Thunder Road" ends the last show in the UK and Ireland. First ever performance in England of "Be True", the second and final time it is played this tour.

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2016-06-14 - MALIEVELD, THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS

BADLANDS / NO SURRENDER / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / FROM SMALL THINGS (BIG THINGS ONE DAY COME) / SHERRY DARLING / NIGHT / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / MY CITY OF RUINS / JERSEY GIRL / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / YOU CAN LOOK (BUT YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH) / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / THE RIVER / RACING IN THE STREET / THE PROMISED LAND / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / DARLINGTON COUNTY / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / I'M ON FIRE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS - PEOPLE GET READY / JUNGLELAND / BORN TO RUN / SEVEN NIGHTS TO ROCK / DETROIT MEDLEY / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / THIS HARD LAND

After a break of more than a week, perhaps to celebrate his 25th marriage anniversary with Patti Scialfa, Bruce plays his 25th show in the Netherlands at a location he has never played before. 32-song set with three tour premieres, River outtake "From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)", "Jersey Girl" (by sign request, only the second time it has been played outside of North America), and "Racing In The Street (also by sign request). Set also features the third tour appearances of both "Night" and "Detroit Medley". Nils takes over the vocals for a verse of "Darlington County", as he will for the remainder of the tour. The show closes with a solo acoustic "This Hard Land". "The Ties That Bind" is dropped, leaving only five songs from The River. First ever performance in the Netherlands of "Jersey Girl". Patti Scialfa is not present. Stereophonics are the support act.

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2016-06-17 - OLYMPIASTADION, MUNICH, GERMANY

PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / BADLANDS / OUT IN THE STREET / SHERRY DARLING / TWO HEARTS / NO SURRENDER / HUNGRY HEART / YOU CAN LOOK (BUT YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH) / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / MY HOMETOWN / JOHNNY 99 / YOUNGSTOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / THE RIVER / AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS) / THE PROMISED LAND / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / DARLINGTON COUNTY / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / I'M ON FIRE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / THUNDER ROAD / LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS - PEOPLE GET READY / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / SEVEN NIGHTS TO ROCK / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / FOR YOU

The 31-song set opens with "Prove It All Night" with the '78-style introduction, performed for the first time of the tour. The only tour premiere is "My Hometown", with which every song from Born In The U.S.A. has made an appearance on the tour. The show ends with a solo acoustic performance of "For You". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". First ever performances in Germany of "American Skin (41 Shots)" and "Shout", as well as the '78-style intro version of "Prove It All Night". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-06-19 - OLYMPIASTADION, BERLIN, GERMANY

Soundcheck: TUNNEL OF LOVE / SHACKLED AND DRAWN / SHACKLED AND DRAWN / TUNNEL OF LOVE

ADAM RAISED A CAIN / BADLANDS / OUT IN THE STREET / SHERRY DARLING / MY LUCKY DAY / WRECKING BALL / NIGHT / IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / CANDY'S ROOM / SHE'S THE ONE / HUNGRY HEART / YOU CAN LOOK (BUT YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH) / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / MY HOMETOWN / THE RIVER / AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS) / THE PROMISED LAND / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / DARLINGTON COUNTY / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / I'M ON FIRE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS - PEOPLE GET READY / BACKSTREETS / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / SEVEN NIGHTS TO ROCK / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / THUNDER ROAD

Bruce opens the 33-song set with "Adam Raised A Cain", the last of two appearances on the tour. "My Lucky Day" is the only tour premiere of tonight, last played June 30, 2013 in London, and is the first song from Working On A Dream this tour. It is also the 100th song to be played this tour. The set also includes "It's Hard To Be A Saint In The City", "Candy's Room" (played by sign request), and "Backstreets, and ends with a solo acoustic performance of "Thunder Road". Bruce sings a bit of Chubby Checker's "Let's Twist Again" as an introduction to "Working On The Highway". First ever performance in Germany for "It's Hard To Be A Saint In The City". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-06-22 - TELIA PARKEN, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

Soundcheck: RENDEZVOUS / SHACKLED AND DRAWN / WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN / BOOM BOOM

OUT IN THE STREET / BADLANDS / CADILLAC RANCH / RENDEZVOUS / SHERRY DARLING / BLINDED BY THE LIGHT / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN / HUNGRY HEART / PINK CADILLAC / YOU CAN LOOK (BUT YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH) / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / THE RIVER / POINT BLANK / ATLANTIC CITY / MURDER INCORPORATED / THE PROMISED LAND / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / DARLINGTON COUNTY / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / I'M ON FIRE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS - PEOPLE GET READY / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / GLORY DAYS / SEVEN NIGHTS TO ROCK / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / THUNDER ROAD

Set opens with "Out In The Street". The first half of the 32-song set contains four tour premieres starting with the tour's sole "Rendezvous", last played in 2012. The next, after a false start, is "Blinded By The Light", which actually was partially played, sung by a little girl, at the second show in Brooklyn. The third and fourth are the tour's only "We Take Care Of Our Own" and "Pink Cadillac", which was a sign request. The show ends again with a solo acoustic performance of "Thunder Road". First ever performances in Denmark for "Pink Cadillac" and "Shout". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-06-25 - ULLEVI, GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN

Soundcheck: SEEDS / SHACKLED AND DRAWN / TUNNEL OF LOVE

THE PROMISE / BADLANDS / OUT IN THE STREET / THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / MY LUCKY DAY / WRECKING BALL / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / SAVE MY LOVE / HUNGRY HEART / MY CITY OF RUINS / YOU CAN LOOK (BUT YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH) / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / MY HOMETOWN / JOHNNY 99 / YOUNGSTOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / THE RIVER / AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS) / THE PROMISED LAND / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / DARLINGTON COUNTY / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / I'M ON FIRE / DRIVE ALL NIGHT / TUNNEL OF LOVE / SHACKLED AND DRAWN / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS - PEOPLE GET READY / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / SEVEN NIGHTS TO ROCK / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD

First of three shows at Gothenburg's Ullevi. The 38-song set ties the record for most songs in one show and clocks in at just under four hours (about 3:58), the second-longest of Springsteen's career (behind only Helsinki 2012, which was 4:06). Set opens with the first of three tour premieres, "The Promise", played alone on the piano. The other two premieres are Tunnel Of Love" and "Shackled And Drawn", both of which were soundchecked several times over the previous few shows. The former may have been inspired by Nils Lofgren, who replied "Tunnel Of Love" when recently asked on Twitter what song he would like Bruce to set list. It was last played August 2, 2008 in Foxborough, MA. None of the three will be played again on the tour. Main-set also includes the second and final "My Lucky Day" of the tour and "Save My Love" by request. "Johnny 99" makes its final tour appearance as well. "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream". Set closer is the solo acoustic "Thunder Road". First ever performances in Sweden for "Save My Love", "American Skin (41 Shots)", and "Shout".

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2016-06-27 - ULLEVI, GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN

Soundcheck: WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN / INTO THE FIRE / MARY'S PLACE

MARY'S PLACE / OUT IN THE STREET / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / NO SURRENDER / SOMETHING IN THE NIGHT / CANDY'S ROOM / SHE'S THE ONE / SHERRY DARLING / YOU CAN LOOK (BUT YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH) / TWO HEARTS / INDEPENDENCE DAY / HUNGRY HEART / JOLÉ BLON / THE PRICE YOU PAY / THE RIVER / RACING IN THE STREET / LUCKY TOWN / THE PROMISED LAND / I'M A ROCKER / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / DARLINGTON COUNTY / I'M ON FIRE / TOUGHER THAN THE REST / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / BADLANDS / JUNGLELAND / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / RAMROD / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / THIS HARD LAND

The second of three shows at Ullevi (he returns on July 23), and the tenth time Springsteen has played in the stadium, kicks of with a tour premiere "Mary's Place". The two other premieres, "Jolé Blon" and "Lucky Town", follow later in the show by sign request. Set contains ten songs from The River, as well as "Jolé Blon" from the same era. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". "The Price You Pay" returns for the first time since Barcelona on May 14 and "I'm A Rocker" appears for the first time of the European leg. The encore opens with "Jungleland", and includes the third "Ramrod" of the European leg. In total fifty-five different songs were played over the two nights in Gothenburg, including seventeen tonight that were not played at the first show. The set closes with a solo acoustic "This Hard Land". "Thunder Road" is dropped from the set for the first time of the tour. First ever performance in Sweden of "Jolé Blon".

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2016-06-29 - ULLEVAAL STADION, OSLO, NORWAY

Soundcheck: MEET ME IN THE CITY / ROULETTE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT

PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / NO SURRENDER / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / 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) / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / LOST IN THE FLOOD / TRAPPED / THE RIVER / POINT BLANK / THE PROMISED LAND / I'M A ROCKER / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / DARLINGTON COUNTY / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / BADLANDS / BACKSTREETS / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / RAMROD / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / FOR YOU

A real River show tonight with thirteen songs from the album including the first two sides in sequence, with the exception of "I Wanna Marry You". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". The first show of the European leg with no tour premieres. The set also includes the second "Lost In The Flood" of the tour, the third "Trapped", and ends with a solo acoustic version of "For You". First ever performances in Norway for "Crush On You", "Lost In The Flood", "I'm A Rocker", and, somewhat astonishingly, "Backstreets". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-07-03 - STADIO GIUSEPPE MEAZZA, MILAN, ITALY

Pre-show: GROWIN' UP

LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS - PEOPLE GET READY / THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / JACKSON CAGE / TWO HEARTS / INDEPENDENCE DAY / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / CRUSH ON YOU / LUCILLE / YOU CAN LOOK (BUT YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH) / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / THE RIVER / POINT BLANK / TRAPPED / THE PROMISED LAND / I'M A ROCKER / LUCKY TOWN / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / DARLINGTON COUNTY / I'M ON FIRE / DRIVE ALL NIGHT / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / BADLANDS / JUNGLELAND / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / RAMROD / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / THUNDER ROAD

First night in Milan's San Siro starts early with a solo acoustic pre-show performance of "Growin' Up". Welcoming Bruce and the band on stage was a colourful mosaic that spanned the entire width of the stadium, reading "Dreams are Alive Tonite". The amazing display was arranged and crowdfunded by fans. Another setlist heavy in songs from The River with fourteen songs from the album, the most ever played in one show in Europe until the first show in Paris later this month. Little Richard's "Lucille" makes its tour debut (and only tour performance) by sign request. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream". A solo acoustic performance of "Thunder Road" closes the show. First ever performances in Italy for "Jackson Cage", "Independence Day", "Crush On You", "Lucille", "Point Blank", and "I'm A Rocker". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-07-05 - STADIO GIUSEPPE MEAZZA, MILAN, ITALY

MEET ME IN THE CITY / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / ROULETTE / THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / FIRE / SOMETHING IN THE NIGHT / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / MARY'S PLACE / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / THE RIVER / RACING IN THE STREET / CADILLAC RANCH / THE PROMISED LAND / I'M A ROCKER / LONESOME DAY / DARLINGTON COUNTY / THE PRICE YOU PAY / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / STREETS OF FIRE / THE RISING / BADLANDS / BACKSTREETS / BORN TO RUN / SEVEN NIGHTS TO ROCK / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND

Second night in Milan's San Siro starts with the first European performance of "Meet Me In The City". Bruce picks sign-requests for "Fire", "Mary's Place" and "The Price You Pay". The tour premiere is for "Streets Of Fire". After guiding The E Street Band off the stage, Bruce returns with a couple of Italian words before playing a solo acoustic version of "This Hard Land". Final tour appearances for "Roulette" and Fire". Along with "Meet Me In The City", "The Price You Pay" makes its first ever appearance in Italy. Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-07-09 - FESTIVALPARK, WERCHTER, BELGIUM

PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / NO SURRENDER / THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / THUNDER ROAD / HUNGRY HEART / COVER ME / YOU CAN LOOK (BUT YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH) / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / MANSION ON THE HILL / THE RIVER / AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS) / THE PROMISED LAND / DARLINGTON COUNTY / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / BADLANDS / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND

Bruce and Band play at TW Classic Festival. The 27-song set is just short of three hours, and opens with "Prove It All Night", directly followed by "Darkness On The Edge of Town". The show includes two tour premieres, "Mansion On The Hill" and the tour's sole "If I Should Fall Behind", both played in solo acoustic arrangements. "Thunder Road" is played early in the set, and is a sign request. "Out In The Street" is dropped from the set for the first time this tour. First ever performances in Belgium for "Cover Me" and "American Skin (41 Shots)". Patti Scialfa is not present. The day's other acts are Lana Del Rey, Lionel Richie, Simply Red, The Van Jets, and CC Smugglers.

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2016-07-11 - ACCORHOTELS ARENA, PARIS, FRANCE

INCIDENT ON 57TH STREET / REASON TO BELIEVE / BADLANDS / INTO THE FIRE / 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) / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / NEBRASKA / THE RIVER / POINT BLANK / CADILLAC RANCH / I'M A ROCKER / DARLINGTON COUNTY / TOUGHER THAN THE REST / DRIVE ALL NIGHT / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS - PEOPLE GET READY / JUNGLELAND / BORN TO RUN (with Elliott and Gaspard Murphy) / RAMROD / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD

First of two concerts at the arena previously known as the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, where Springsteen played thirteen shows between 1988 and 2012. Set opens with a solo piano "Incident On 57th Street" before the tour premiere and only tour performance of "Reason To Believe", the bullet microphone arrangement first seen on the Magic Tour. The set features fifteen songs from The River, the most ever to date at a show in Europe. Tour premieres also of "Into The Fire" and a solo acoustic "Nebraska" in its only tour appearance. The former was last played September 22, 2012 at MetLife Stadium, while the latter has only been played one other time at an E Street Band show since 1985. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream". Elliott Murphy and his son Gaspard joined Bruce on stage for "Born To Run" on guitar and backing vocals. The PA system and lighting failed during "Ramrod", so the band finished the song unamplified after taking a lap around the pit. While waiting for the power to return Bruce sat on the stage autographing signs while the crowd clapped and sang, and wrote a sign of his own saying "5 min break". The power returned shortly after, and "Ramrod" was resumed and completed: "Stevie! what time is it?, is it quittin' time?, is it fuse blowing time?, then what time is it!!?" The show closes with a solo acoustic performance of "Thunder Road". First ever performances in France for "Jackson Cage", "Crush On You", "I'm A Rocker", "Drive All Night", and "Shout".

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2016-07-13 - ACCORHOTELS ARENA, PARIS, FRANCE

ICEMAN / LUCKY TOWN / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / THE PROMISED LAND / GROWIN' UP / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / THUNDER ROAD

Second and last night in Paris opens with the tour premiere and only tour performance of Darkness On The Edge Of Town outtake "Iceman", performed for only the third time. After "Lucky Town" Bruce announces in French a full and in sequence performance of The River for the first time ever in Europe, bringing with it the first performances of "Fade Away", "Stolen Car", and "Wreck On The Highway" of the European leg. Just like at the shows in America, "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two", Bruce does some crowd surfing during "Hungry Heart", and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream". While performing "I Wanna Marry You" a wedding proposal took place on stage, and Bruce pronounced them, by the powers of 'Rock and Roll' vested in him, husband and wife. Many jokes regarding the blown fuse of the first night in Paris during "Ramrod". In the encores a full band version of "Growin' Up", rolling straight into "Because The Night". The set closes with a solo acoustic "Thunder Road". First ever performance in Europe for "Iceman", along with the first ever performances in France for "I Wanna Marry You", "Fade Away", "Stolen Car" (last played in Europe in May 1981), and "The Price You Pay". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-07-16 - CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME, ITALY

NEW YORK CITY SERENADE (with the Roma Sinfonietta string section) / BADLANDS / SUMMERTIME BLUES / THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / JACKSON CAGE / TWO HEARTS / INDEPENDENCE DAY / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / BOOM BOOM / DETROIT MEDLEY / YOU CAN LOOK (BUT YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH) / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / THE RIVER / POINT BLANK / THE PROMISED LAND / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / DARLINGTON COUNTY / BOBBY JEAN / TOUGHER THAN THE REST / DRIVE ALL NIGHT / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS - PEOPLE GET READY / JUNGLELAND / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / RAMROD / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / THUNDER ROAD

The tour premiere of "New York City Serenade" opens Springsteen's set at the ancient Circus Maximus in Rome, with eight violinists from the Roma Sinfonietta Orchestra providing strings, just as they did on July 11, 2013 in the same city. The song has now been played ten times since in the Reunion era. Two other tour debuts in the 34-song set, "Summertime Blues" and a solo acoustic "The Ghost Of Tom Joad", with sign requests "Boom Boom" and "Detroit Medley" making surprise mid-set appearances amongst twelve songs from The River. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream". Bruce dedicates "Land Of Hope And Dreams" to the victims of the horrific terrorist attack in Nice. "Ramrod" includes a snippet of The Trashmen's "Surfin' Bird". "Jungleland" opens the encore, and the solo acoustic "Thunder Road" brings the night to a close. Treves Blues Band and Counting Crows were the opening acts.

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2016-07-20 - CASA ARENA, HORSENS, DENMARK

Soundcheck: DREAM BABY DREAM

DREAM BABY DREAM / THE PROMISED LAND / BADLANDS / NO SURRENDER / THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / TWO HEARTS / INDEPENDENCE DAY / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / YOU NEVER CAN TELL / COVER ME / YOU CAN LOOK (BUT YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH) / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / THE RIVER / AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS) / FRANKIE / DARLINGTON COUNTY / I'M A ROCKER / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / FOLLOW THAT DREAM / I'M ON FIRE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS - PEOPLE GET READY / BACKSTREETS / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / RAMROD / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / THUNDER ROAD

The 33-song show opens with the tour premiere and one-off (as a complete song) "Dream Baby Dream", in a full-band version as a tribute to Alan Vega of Suicide, who died on July 16. Other tour premieres are Chuck Berry's "You Never Can Tell", which has only been played twice (last in 2013) before in Europe, "Frankie" (after a false start, and Bruce commenting "so far the band's not doing so good"), and "Follow That Dream", which is the 125th song to be played on this tour. Springsteen's adaptation of the Elvis classic has only been played five times since 1993. All four premieres are one-off performances for the tour. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". The set ends with a solo acoustic version of "Thunder Road". Final tour appearance for "Cover Me". First ever performances in Denmark for "You Never Can Tell", "American Skin (41 Shots)", and "Frankie". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-07-23 - ULLEVI, GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / THE PROMISED LAND / CANDY'S ROOM / SHE'S THE ONE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS - PEOPLE GET READY / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / SEVEN NIGHTS TO ROCK / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / TWIST AND SHOUT

Third night in Gothenburg is reminiscent of the U.S. leg of the tour, a 35-song set opening with "Meet Me In The City" followed by the entire The River album in sequence. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream". The remainder of the show is standard fare, closing with "Twist And Shout". No acoustic song to close for the first time since the opening show of the European leg. First ever performances in Sweden for "Meet Me In The City", "Crush On You", and "I Wanna Marry You". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-07-26 - GRANÅSEN ARENA, TRONDHEIM, NORWAY

WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN / BADLANDS / THE PROMISED LAND / THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / LOOSE ENDS / TWO HEARTS / INDEPENDENCE DAY / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / RADIO NOWHERE / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / THE RIVER / RACING IN THE STREET / DARLINGTON COUNTY / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / I'M ON FIRE / CANDY'S ROOM / SHE'S THE ONE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS - PEOPLE GET READY / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / RAMROD / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD

A rainy start in Trondheim, so Bruce opens with the tour premiere and sole tour performance of "Who'll Stop The Rain". The second tour premiere, "Radio Nowhere", is the 127th song played on the tour. "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two". Nils messes up the lyrics during "Darlington County", much to Bruce's amusement. Sign requests were picked for "Loose Ends" and "Waitin' On A Sunny Day". The show closes with a solo acoustic "Thunder Road". First ever performance in Norway for "Loose Ends". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-07-28 - FROGNERPARKEN, OSLO, NORWAY

Pre-show: WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

MEET ME IN THE CITY / 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) / HERE SHE COMES WALKIN' - I WANNA MARRY YOU / 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 / BADLANDS / THE PROMISED LAND / LONESOME DAY / WRECKING BALL / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS - PEOPLE GET READY / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND

Penultimate show of the European leg, and the second to include an acoustic pre-set. Bruce announces a performance of The River in sequence right after opener "Meet Me In The City". "Wrecking Ball" is played by sign request. The show closes with a solo acoustic "This Hard Land". Last appearances of the tour for nine songs from The River - "Jackson Cage", "Crush On You", "Here She Comes Walkin'/"I Wanna Marry You", "Point Blank", "Fade Away", "Stolen Car", "The Price You Pay", "Drive All Night", and "Wreck On The Highway" - plus "Meet Me In The City". "Two Hearts" includes "It Takes Two" and "Drive All Night" includes a snippet of "Dream Baby Dream". First ever performances in Norway for "Meet Me In The City", "Here She Comes Walkin'", "I Wanna Marry You", "Fade Away", "Stolen Car", "The Price You Pay", and "Drive All Night". Local band The Dogs serve as opening act. Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-07-31 - LETZIGRUND, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND

PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / TRAPPED / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / NONE BUT THE BRAVE / ROLL OF THE DICE / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / JOLÉ BLON / ATLANTIC CITY / THE RIVER / MURDER INCORPORATED / AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS) / THE PROMISED LAND / MARY'S PLACE / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / BADLANDS / JUNGLELAND / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BORN TO RUN / RAMROD / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN / TWIST AND SHOUT

Last night in Europe includes two tour premieres, both by sign request. The first is for "None But The Brave" (played for only the seventh time) before "Roll Of The Dice" (in its only tour appearance). Set also includes "Trapped" and the second and final "Jolé Blon" of the tour. "Born In The U.S.A." and "Ramrod" also make their final tour appearances. Dropping the usual solo acoustic number, Bruce ends the European leg with "Twist And Shout". First ever performances in Switzerland for "None But The Brave", "Jolé Blon", "American Skin (41 Shots)", "Mary's Place", and "Shout". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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End of the 2nd leg of "The River 2016" tour

Start of the 3rd leg of "The River 2016" tour - U.S.


2016-08-23 - METLIFE STADIUM, EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ

Soundcheck: NEW YORK CITY SERENADE (with strings) / WRECKING BALL / BACK IN THE U.S.A. / MY LUCKY DAY / NONE BUT THE BRAVE / MANSION ON THE HILL / JACK OF ALL TRADES (with strings) / I'M ON FIRE

NEW YORK CITY SERENADE (with strings) / WRECKING BALL / BADLANDS / SOMETHING IN THE NIGHT / THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN / INDEPENDENCE DAY / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / GROWIN' UP / YOU CAN LOOK (BUT YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH) / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / MANSION ON THE HILL / JACK OF ALL TRADES (with strings) / MY HOMETOWN / THE RIVER / AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS) / THE PROMISED LAND / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / DARLINGTON COUNTY / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / SHE'S THE ONE / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / THE RISING / LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS - PEOPLE GET READY / JUNGLELAND / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN / JERSEY GIRL

After three weeks of rest Bruce and the band return to States for a final run of The River Tour, which is comprised of ten shows in stadiums, arenas, and an amphitheatre. Bruce brings out an eight-piece string section led by Sam Bardfeld for "New York City Serenade", the opening song of the first show of three in the stadium, as well as for the tour premiere of "Jack Of All Trades" in a new acoustic-led arrangement. The almost four-hour show, the longest U.S. show to-date, ends with "Jersey Girl" as fireworks are released behind the stage. "Something In The Night" features an unusual spoken introduction. "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" features the fan who requested it sharing vocals; "Growin' Up" is also a sign request. "Mansion On The Hill" is an acoustic duet with Patti. "Something In The Night", "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town", "Independence Day", "You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch)", "Mansion On The Hill", "My Hometown", and "Brilliant Disguise" are played for the final time this tour. The string section, all violins, are made of friends and colleagues of Sam Bardfeld, and comprise (aside from Sam) Sara Caswell, Janey Choi, Joe Deninzon, Rachel Golub, Joyce Hammann, Todd Reynolds, and Mazz Swift.

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2016-08-25 - METLIFE STADIUM, EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ

Soundcheck: THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD (with Tom Morello) / NO SURRENDER / JACK OF ALL TRADES (with strings)

NEW YORK CITY SERENADE (with strings) / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / NIGHT / NO SURRENDER / WRECKING BALL / SHERRY DARLING / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / MY CITY OF RUINS / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / LOST IN THE FLOOD / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN (with Tom Morello) / YOUNGSTOWN / JACK OF ALL TRADES (with strings) / AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS) (with Tom Morello) / THE PROMISED LAND / CADILLAC RANCH / I'M A ROCKER / TOUGHER THAN THE REST / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD (with Tom Morello) / BADLANDS (with Tom Morello) / BACKSTREETS / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / THUNDER ROAD / JERSEY GIRL

Just like the first night, Bruce opens the set with "New York City Serenade" accompanied by a string section. It is the first time that the song has been played at consecutive shows since 1975. What follows is an almost four-hour show, with it's 3:59 the second longest show ever and breaking the US record set at the previous show. Tom Morello, currently on tour in New Jersey, joins the band on stage for "Death To My Hometown", "American Skin (41 Shots)", "The Ghost Of Tom Joad", and "Badlands". "Night" is played for the 41st anniversary of Born To Run, released on this date in 1975. "My City Of Ruins" is dedicated to the Italian people hit by the earthquake earlier this week and features a new speech in the midsection. "Thunder Road" is the full-band version. Once again the set ends with "Jersey Girl", which included a marriage proposal. "What's going on down there?" asked Springsteen in reference to a commotion to his left. "What are you doing. Don't do it down there, do it it up here…Love is in the room tonight!" The couple came up on stage to the cheers of the crowd. "My City Of Ruins", "Waitin' On A Sunny Day", "Darkness On The Edge Of Town", and the third "Lost In The Flood" of the tour are played by sign request. "The River" is dropped from the set for the first time of the tour. Final tour appearances for "Wrecking Ball", "Youngstown", "Tougher Than The Rest", and "The Ghost Of Tom Joad". The strings, all violins, are Bardfeld, Sara Caswell, Janey Choi, Rachel Golub, Joyce Hammann, Todd Reynolds, Mazz Swift, and Orlando Wells.

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2016-08-28 - UNITED CENTER, CHICAGO, IL

Soundcheck: THE TIES THAT BIND / JACK OF ALL TRADES (with strings) / NEW YORK CITY SERENADE (with strings)

NEW YORK CITY SERENADE (with strings) / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / THE TIES THAT BIND / SHERRY DARLING / TWO HEARTS / THE PROMISED LAND / MARY'S PLACE / RACING IN THE STREET / NONE BUT THE BRAVE / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / JACK OF ALL TRADES (with strings) / THE RIVER / AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS) / MURDER INCORPORATED / CADILLAC RANCH / I'M A ROCKER / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / CANDY'S ROOM / SHE'S THE ONE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / BADLANDS / BACKSTREETS / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN

Just like the two previous nights in East Rutherford, the show begins with "New York City Serenade" accompanied by a local string section of eight violins. Bruce plays several songs by sign request, including "Mary's Place" and "None But The Brave". As done before in indoor arenas Bruce does some crowd surfing during "Hungry Heart". Max starts "Candy's Room" in the incorrect rhythm, and is corrected by Bruce. The show ends with "Bobby Jean". Final tour appearance for "Two Hearts", which includes "It Takes Two", as well as "None But The Brave", "The River", "Murder Incorporated", and "Waitin' On A Sunny Day". The string section, all violins, comprises Mark Agnor, Diane Delin, Katherine Hughes, Carol Kalvonjian, Debra Mose, Joyce Westphal, Steve Winkler, and Jeff Yang. Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-08-30 - METLIFE STADIUM, EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ

Soundcheck: NEW YORK CITY SERENADE (with strings) / INCIDENT ON 57TH STREET / KITTY'S BACK / BETTER DAYS / BLINDED BY THE LIGHT / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / SECRET GARDEN / PRETTY FLAMINGO / LIVING PROOF

NEW YORK CITY SERENADE (with strings) / BLINDED BY THE LIGHT / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT (with Rickie Lee Jones) / SUMMERTIME BLUES (with Rickie Lee Jones) / 4TH OF JULY, ASBURY PARK (SANDY) (with Rickie Lee Jones) / KITTY'S BACK / INCIDENT ON 57TH STREET / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / PRETTY FLAMINGO / ATLANTIC CITY / I'M GOIN' DOWN / DARLINGTON COUNTY / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / I'M ON FIRE / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / LIVING PROOF / CANDY'S ROOM / SHE'S THE ONE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / BADLANDS / SECRET GARDEN / JUNGLELAND / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / TWIST AND SHOUT / GLORY DAYS / SHOUT / JERSEY GIRL

The last of three shows in East Rutherford breaks the record set on August 25 to briefly become the longest U.S. show ever, clocking in at four hours and one minute. Once again the show opens with Sam Bardfeld's string-section accompanied "New York City Serenade" and ends with "Jersey Girl". The set begins with an incredible run of nine songs written in 1973 or earlier, including the tour premiere of "Kitty's Back". Three other tour debuts pepper the set: "Pretty Flamingo", "Living Proof" (dedicated to Bruce and Patti's oldest child, Evan), and "Secret Garden" (for only the third time at a full concert), all of which were rehearsed at the extensive soundcheck. The printed setlist also included three other songs from the 92/93 period, "Lucky Town", "Human Touch", and "Better Days". The first song from The River does not appear until the 18th song of the night. Rickie Lee Jones is onstage for several songs on percussion and backing vocals but is mostly inaudible throughout. Final tour appearances for "Pretty Flamingo", "Atlantic City", "Living Proof", "Twist And Shout", and "Glory Days". The strings, all violins, are Bardfeld, Sara Caswell, Janey Choi, Rachel Golub, Joyce Hammann, Todd Reynolds, Curtis Stewart, and Mazz Swift.

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2016-09-01 - NATIONALS PARK, WASHINGTON, DC

Soundcheck: NEW YORK CITY SERENADE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / LOST IN THE FLOOD / YOUNGSTOWN / AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS)

NEW YORK CITY SERENADE (with strings) / SUMMERTIME BLUES / SHERRY DARLING / NO SURRENDER / GROWIN' UP / IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / LOST IN THE FLOOD / KITTY'S BACK / INCIDENT ON 57TH STREET / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / NIGHT / TRAPPED / BETTER DAYS / THE PROMISED LAND / AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS) / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / DARLINGTON COUNTY / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / I'M ON FIRE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / BADLANDS / SECRET GARDEN / JUNGLELAND / BORN TO RUN / SEVEN NIGHTS TO ROCK / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN

Bruce meets with five-time Rio gold medalist Katie Ledecky backstage before the show. For the fifth show in a row "New York City Serenade" opens the 34-song set, once again accompanied by Sam Bardfeld's string section. An eight-song miniset from the first two albums follows soon after, with five songs from Greetings and three from The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle. The remainder of the main set includes the tour premiere and only tour performance of "Better Days", and outings for "Trapped" and "Downbound Train". "Secret Garden" is played for the second show in succession, and the set closes with "Bobby Jean"; no acoustic closer tonight. Final tour appearances for "Summertime Blues", "Trapped", "Secret Garden", and "Seven Nights To Rock". The strings, all violins, are Bardfeld, Sara Caswell, Janey Choi, Rachel Golub, Joyce Hammann, Todd Reynolds, Curtis Stewart, and Mazz Swift.

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2016-09-03 - VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS AMPHITHEATER, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Postponed due to the effects of tropical storm Hermine, and rescheduled to September 5.

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2016-09-05 - VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS AMPHITHEATER, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Soundcheck: DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / FACTORY / MARY QUEEN OF ARKANSAS

FOR YOU / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY / GROWIN' UP / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / LOST IN THE FLOOD / KITTY'S BACK / THE E STREET SHUFFLE / INCIDENT ON 57TH STREET / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / THUNDER ROAD / PINK CADILLAC / SAVE MY LOVE / CANDY'S ROOM / SHE'S THE ONE / FACTORY / AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS) / THE PROMISED LAND / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / MARY'S PLACE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / BADLANDS / LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS - PEOPLE GET READY / BACKSTREETS / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND

Show rescheduled from September 3. 32-song set opens with a solo piano "For You" before five other songs in a row from Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J. including "Lost In The Flood" and four from The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle including the tour premiere of "The E Street Shuffle", by sign request. The set also features the tour premiere of "Factory" (all ten songs on Darkness On The Edge Of Town have now been played this tour), as well as the second "Pink Cadillac" of the tour, the third "Save My Love" and the fourth "Mary's Place". Only two songs in the set for both The River and Born In The U.S.A. albums. The show ends with a solo acoustic "This Hard Land", a U.S. tour premiere. Final tour appearances for "For You", "Thunder Road", "Pink Cadillac", "Save My Love", "Factory", "Land Of Hope And Dreams", and "This Hard Land". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-09-06 - STONE HILL STUDIO, COLTS NECK, NJ

Bruce and a CBS film crew take a trip to his old stomping ground in Freehold for a segment on CBS News' Sunday Morning. They walk past Springsteen's childhood house and visit the school he attended, St. Rose Of Lima. The visit, as well as an interview recorded the same day at Springsteen's farm in Colts Neck, is broadcast on September 18.

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2016-09-07 - CITIZENS BANK PARK, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Soundcheck: NEW YORK CITY SERENADE (with strings) / JACK OF ALL TRADES (with strings)

NEW YORK CITY SERENADE (with strings) / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY / GROWIN' UP / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / LOST IN THE FLOOD / KITTY'S BACK / THE E STREET SHUFFLE / INCIDENT ON 57TH STREET / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / THE FEVER / THUNDERCRACK / NIGHT / NO SURRENDER / THE TIES THAT BIND / MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN / DEATH TO MY HOMETOWN / JACK OF ALL TRADES (with strings) / AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS) / THE PROMISED LAND / HUNGRY HEART / DARLINGTON COUNTY / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / BADLANDS / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / JUNGLELAND / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN

The first night of two in Philadelphia sets a new American record clocking in at over four hours and four minutes, just shy of the all-time record set in Helsinki in 2012. The 34-song set opens with "New York City Serenade" (with Sam Bardfeld's string-section), before a further eleven songs that were all written in 1973 or earlier, including the tour premieres of Philadelphia favorites "The Fever" (last played April 29, 2013 in Oslo) and "Thundercrack", both in their sole tour performances. "Kitty's Back" features an extended acoustic guitar solo from Nils for the only time on the tour. Set also includes "Jack Of All Trades", "My Love Will Not Let You Down", "Downbound Train", and "Streets Of Philadelphia", the third tour debut of the night and the 140th song to be played on the tour. Final tour appearances for "The E Street Shuffle", "Night", "The Ties That Bind", "My Love Will Not Let You Down", "Death To My Hometown", "Jack Of All Trades", and "Working On The Highway". The strings, all violins, are Bardfeld, Sara Caswell, Rachel Golub, Joyce Hammann, Dana Lyn, Todd Reynolds, Curtis Stewart, and Mazz Swift. Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-09-09 - CITIZENS BANK PARK, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Soundcheck: NEW YORK CITY SERENADE (with strings) / JACK OF ALL TRADES (with strings)

NEW YORK CITY SERENADE (with strings) / OUT IN THE STREET / SHERRY DARLING / FROM SMALL THINGS (BIG THINGS ONE DAY COME) / I'M GOIN' DOWN / LOOSE ENDS / IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY (with Vini Lopez) / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT (with Vini Lopez) / 4TH OF JULY, ASBURY PARK (SANDY) / KITTY'S BACK / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / NO SURRENDER / MY CITY OF RUINS / AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS) / THE PROMISED LAND / CANDY'S ROOM / SHE'S THE ONE / RACING IN THE STREET / LUCKY TOWN / HUNGRY HEART / DARLINGTON COUNTY / I'M ON FIRE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / BADLANDS / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / BACKSTREETS / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN / JERSEY GIRL

The last night of two in Philadelphia includes two American tour premieres, "From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)" and "Lucky Town", the latter last played with the E Street Band in the U.S. in 2003. Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez joins the band on tambourine and backing vocals for "It's Hard To Be A Saint In The City" and "Spirit In The Night", and Sam Bardfeld's string section returns for "New York City Serenade". "From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)", "I'm Goin' Down", "Loose Ends", "No Surrender", "My City Of Ruins", and "Racing In The Street" are all sign requests, with the fan who requested "No Surrender" joining on guitar and duet vocals. The show ends with "Jersey Girl". Final tour performances for "Sherry Darling", "From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)", "I'm Goin' Down", "Loose Ends", "Candy's Room", "She's The One", "Racing In The Street", "Lucky Town", "Darlington County", "I'm On Fire", "Streets Of Philadelphia", and "Jersey Girl". The strings, all violins, are Bardfeld, Janey Choi, Joe Deninzon, Rachel Golub, Dana Lyn, Todd Reynolds, Mazz Swift, and Orlando Wells. Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-09-11 - CONSOL ENERGY CENTER, PITTSBURGH, PA

NEW YORK CITY SERENADE (with strings) / INTO THE FIRE / LONESOME DAY / YOU'RE MISSING / MARY'S PLACE / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY / GROWIN' UP / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / LOST IN THE FLOOD / KITTY'S BACK / INCIDENT ON 57TH STREET / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / LIGHT OF DAY (with Joe and Johnny Grushecky) / STREETS OF FIRE / AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS) / THE PROMISED LAND / CADILLAC RANCH / I'M A ROCKER / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / MY CITY OF RUINS / THE RISING / BADLANDS / LONG WALK HOME / BACKSTREETS / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT / BOBBY JEAN

The first E Street Band show on September 11 since the 2001 attacks features six songs from The Rising, including the tour debut of "You're Missing" in its first performance since 2005 and only tour appearance, played in a full-band arrangement with Bruce's harmonica taking the place of the closing organ solo. Joe Grushecky and Johnny Grushecky guest on tour premiere "Light Of Day" (including "Land Of 1000 Dances"), and an eight-piece string section comprised of local musicians Ken Johnston, Sandro Leal-Santiesteban, Jason Neukom, Cara Garofalo, Melissa Stewart Hernández, Maureen Conlon Gutierrez, Lydia Miller Choorapuzha, and Jason Hohn joins for "New York City Serenade". The violinists learnt their parts from sheet music and a YouTube video of the song, and rehearsed with Charlie Giordano the afternoon of the show. "Long Walk Home" premieres to open the encore in a solo acoustic arrangement. "Kitty's Back" includes a unique brief drum break in the midsection. "Hungry Heart" is dropped for the first time this tour, leaving "Cadillac Ranch" and "I'm A Rocker" as the sole representatives from The River. The 32-song set also includes the U.S. tour premiere of "Streets Of Fire". Final tour appearances for "Into The Fire", "Lonesome Day", "Mary's Place", "Streets Of Fire", "Cadillac Ranch", "I'm A Rocker", "Downbound Train", "My City Of Ruins", and "Backstreets". Patti Scialfa is not present.

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2016-09-14 - GILLETTE STADIUM, FOXBOROUGH, MA

Soundcheck: NEW YORK CITY SERENADE (with strings)

NEW YORK CITY SERENADE (with strings) / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / BLINDED BY THE LIGHT / IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY / GROWIN' UP / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / LOST IN THE FLOOD / KITTY'S BACK / INCIDENT ON 57TH STREET / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / NO SURRENDER / BOOM BOOM / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / RADIO NOWHERE / HUNGRY HEART / OUT IN THE STREET / DETROIT MEDLEY / LIGHT OF DAY / 4TH OF JULY, ASBURY PARK (SANDY) / AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS) / THE PROMISED LAND / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / THE RISING / BADLANDS / LONG WALK HOME / JUNGLELAND / BORN TO RUN / DANCING IN THE DARK / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SHOUT (with Peter Wolf) / ROCKIN' ALL OVER THE WORLD / BOBBY JEAN

The 75th and final show of The River Tour 2016 opens with "New York City Serenade" accompanied by Sam Bardfeld's string section and then "Prove It All Night" with the '78-style introduction. Six songs in a row from Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J. follow, before three from The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle. The 33-song set is four hours, two minutes and 15 seconds long, and also includes "Boom Boom", the second "Radio Nowhere" of the tour, "Detroit Medley" and "Light Of Day" (including "Land Of 1000 Dances"). "4th Of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)" is played in a different arrangement which is almost entirely solo electric before the band joins in for the closing bars. The encores include the second solo acoustic "Long Walk Home" of the tour, Peter Wolf joining for "Shout" (which includes a snippet of "The Midnight Special" in the introduction), the tour premiere of "Rockin' All Over The World" and the final song of the tour, "Bobby Jean". "Born To Run" and "Dancing In The Dark" appear in their usual encore slots, making them the only two songs to appear at every show of the tour. The strings, all violins, are Bardfeld, Sara Caswell, Rachel Golub, Joyce Hammann, Dana Lyn, Todd Reynolds, Mazz Swift, and Orlando Wells. Patti Scialfa is not present.

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End of "The River 2016" tour


2016-09-22 - CHELSEA STUDIOS, NEW YORK CITY, NY

Bruce appears as an interview guest on Skavlan, a Norwegian-Swedish television talk show hosted by Norwegian journalist Fredrik Skavlan. The programme aired the following day, Springsteen's 67th birthday. The first stop of a short tour to promote his autobiography Born To Run, available everywhere from September 27, 2016.

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2016-09-22 - ED SULLIVAN THEATER, NEW YORK CITY, NY

Bruce appears as an interview guest on CBS' Late Show with Stephen Colbert, broadcast on September 23. The same day sees the release of Chapter & Verse, the companion album to his autobiography Born To Run, which will be available September 27.

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CHAPTER AND VERSE (September 23)

Start of the "Book Promotion" tour

See also Tour Statistics for show listing.


2016-09-27 - BARNES & NOBLE, FREEHOLD, NJ

Although scheduled for noon, Bruce Springsteen appears before 10:30am to talk and take photos with his fans to celebrate the release of his autobiography Born To Run, available everywhere September 27. The event includes a pre-signed copy of the book.

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2016-09-28 - BARNES & NOBLE, UNION SQUARE, NEW YORK CITY, NY

Bruce Springsteen makes a special appearance to celebrate the release of his autobiography Born To Run, available everywhere September 27. The event included a pre-signed copy of the book.

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2016-09-28 - APPLE STORE, SOHO, NEW YORK CITY, NY

A discussion with Springsteen about Born To Run at the Apple Store in Soho. Bruce is interviewed by Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of Internet software and services, who oversees the iTunes Store and Apple Music. He also talks about Chapter And Verse, the companion collection of songs that traces his musical history from its earliest days, telling a story that parallels the one in the book.

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2016-09-29 - FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Bruce Springsteen makes a special appearance to celebrate the release of his autobiography Born To Run, available everywhere September 27. The event included a pre-signed copy of the book.

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2016-10-01 - ELLIOTT BAY BOOK COMPANY, SEATTLE, WA

Bruce Springsteen makes a special appearance to celebrate the release of his autobiography Born To Run, available everywhere September 27. The event included a pre-signed copy of the book.

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2016-10-03 - BARNES & NOBLE AT THE GROVE, LOS ANGELES, CA

Bruce Springsteen makes a special appearance to celebrate the release of his autobiography Born To Run, available everywhere September 27. The event included a pre-signed copy of the book.

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2016-10-04 - POWELL'S CITY OF BOOKS, PORTLAND, OR

Bruce Springsteen makes a special appearance to celebrate the release of his autobiography Born To Run, available everywhere September 27. The event included a pre-signed copy of the book.

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2016-10-05 - NOURSE THEATER, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Bruce Springsteen makes a special appearance at a City Arts & Lectures event, to celebrate the release of his autobiography Born To Run, available everywhere September 27. The event included a pre-signed copy of the book.

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2016-10-07 - TOWN HALL, NEW YORK CITY, NY

During the annual New Yorker Festival Bruce Springsteen is interviewed by David Remnick, the editor of The New Yorker, at New York City's Town Hall. As announced there weren't any guitars, but these two New Jersey natives have plenty to talk about. Springsteen and Remnick discussed many of the topics found in the book (which had just reached number one in the New York Times bestseller list, "with a bullet!", according to Bruce), including his upbringing in Freehold, the Upstage club in Asbury Park, the audition with John Hammond, Clarence, the creation of the song "Born To Run", and much more besides, before concluding with Bruce reading a passage from the book. The event included a pre-signed copy of the book.

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2016-10-10 - THE HARVARD COOP, CAMBRIDGE, MA

Bruce Springsteen makes a special appearance to celebrate the release of his autobiography Born To Run, available everywhere September 27. The event included a pre-signed copy of the book.

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2016-10-17 - INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS, LONDON, ENGLAND

Springsteen speaks at an invitation-only event for European press at London's Institute of Contemporary Arts on The Mall to promote his autobiography. Hosted by Antoine de Caunes, Bruce was asked about the presidential election, paid tribute to Bob Dylan after he was awarded the Nobel prize for literature, and discussed other topics found in the book.

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2016-10-17 - WATERSTONES PICCADILLY, LONDON, ENGLAND

Bruce makes a special appearance at the Waterstones bookshop on Piccadilly Circus to celebrate the release of his autobiography Born To Run. The event includes a pre-signed copy of the book and a photo with Bruce.

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2016-10-19 - CLARIDGE'S, LONDON, ENGLAND

Bruce is interviewed by a number of different journalists to promote his autobiography. It's likely all the interviews took place in his hotel, Claridge's, in central London. He sits down with BBC radio DJ Simon Mayo for his Drivetime radio show. The 30-minute interview is broadcast the following day on Radio 2. Springsteen was also interviewed in the same hotel room by BBC Radio 6 Music's Matt Everitt, broadcast on 6 Music's Breakfast show on October 21. Bruce talks about his tribute to Chuck Berry (who announced a new album this week aged 90), hitchhiking from NYC to Philadelphia to hang out in the studio with Bowie in 1972 and why Martin Scorsese would be his "first choice" to direct a film of his book. Springsteen was also interviewed by Will Gompertz for BBC Radio Oxford, broadcast October 23, and Ryan Tubridy for the Late Late Show, which is broadcast on Ireland's RTE1 on November 4. This interview was due to begin at 4:45pm.

During this session Bruce was probably also interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs, which was broadcast on December 18 on BBC Radio 4. The eight songs that Springsteen chose to take to the island were "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley, "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" (The Beatles), "It's All Over Now" (The Rolling Stones), "Madame George" (Van Morrison), "What's Going On" (Marvin Gaye), "Out Of Sight" (James Brown), "Like A Rolling Stone" (Bob Dylan), and Bruce's choice for the one record to save from the sea), and "Baby I Need Your Lovin'" (Four Tops). His initial choice for the luxury was a chef, but after being told that no living things were allowed, he settled for a guitar. Bruce's book choice was Joe Klein's Woody Guthrie: A Life.

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2016-10-20 - MESSE FRANKFURT, HALLE 3, FRANKFURT, GERMANY

Bruce makes a special appearance at the Frankfurter Buchmesse (Frankfurt Book Fair), a book fair organized from October 20 to 23, to celebrate the release of his autobiography Born To Run. Bruce is also interviewed for the cultural television program TTT (Titel, Thesen, Temperamente).

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2016-10-27 - INDIGO BAY & BLOOR, TORONTO, ON

Bruce makes a special appearance to celebrate the release of his autobiography Born To Run. The first 600 people to purchase a ticket to the Born To Run Event with Indigo are invited to meet Springsteen. Ticket includes a photo op and a copy of his #1 bestselling memoir with limited edition autographed book plate inside.

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2016-11-01 - THE THEATER AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK CITY, NY

WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / I'LL WORK FOR YOUR LOVE / LONG WALK HOME / DANCING IN THE DARK

Bruce Springsteen, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart and Louis C.K. lead an all-star lineup at the 10th annual Stand Up for Heroes event, which raises funds to assist injured service members and their families. For $280,000, the winning bidder got the guitar (one Bruce says he's been playing for 25 years), a ride for four in his 1967 Cadillac. Bruce said: "I will take you in the Cadillac, four people for two hours from my house to the Jersey Freeze in Freehold NJ, and I will buy you all the hot dogs and hamburgers you will like." Bruce then said, "I'll throw in my Mother's lasagna." The four-song acoustic set includes "Long Walk Home" and "I'll Work For Your Love".

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2016-11-07 - INDEPENDENCE HALL, PHILADELPHIA, PA

THUNDER ROAD / LONG WALK HOME / DANCING IN THE DARK

Bruce Springsteen performs at Hillary Clinton's "Stronger Together" rally at Philadelphia's Independence Hall. This is one of Clinton's last campaign events before Election Day (November 8), and during the rally, she presents her closing arguments. President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Bill Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton also lend their support. Jon Bon Jovi is the event's second performer. Bruce plays a three-song acoustic set, and gives a short speech before "Long Walk Home". See our Storyteller tab to read the speech.

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2016-11-14 - MAIALINO, NEW YORK CITY, NY

Simon & Schuster, publishers of Bruce's autobiography, Born To Run host a celebration at Maialino in New York. Guests include Steven Spielberg, Robert De Niro, Tom Hanks, and Frank Stefanko, who photographed the cover.

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2016-11-22 - WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON, DC

Bruce is presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a ceremony and reception in the East Room of the White House. The award is bestowed by the President and is the highest civilian award of the United States. It recognizes those individuals who have made "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors." Springsteen is one of 21 individuals to receive the medal in 2016, from a variety of categories including science, sports and entertainment. Among them are Tom Hanks, Robert De Niro, Ellen DeGeneres, Michael Jordan, Bill and Melinda Gates, architect Frank Gehry, NASA computer scientist Margaret H. Hamilton, and Maya Lin.

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2016-11-28 - BOOKS-A-MILLION, CHICAGO, IL

Bruce makes a special appearance to celebrate the release of his autobiography Born To Run. He surprised fans by arriving a full 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the event to take pictures. The event includes a pre-signed copy of the book.

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2016-11-29 - JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, CINCINNATI, OH

Bruce makes a special appearance to celebrate the release of his autobiography Born To Run. The event includes a pre-signed copy of the book.

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2016-11-30 - TATTERED COVER BOOKSTORE, DENVER, CO

Bruce makes a special appearance to celebrate the release of his autobiography Born To Run. The event includes a pre-signed copy of the book.

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2016-12-01 - BOOKPEOPLE, AUSTIN, TX

Bruce makes a special appearance to celebrate the release of his autobiography Born To Run. The event includes a pre-signed copy of the book.

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2016-12-02 - 2ND & CHARLES, KENNESAW, GA

Bruce makes a special appearance to celebrate the release of his autobiography Born To Run. The event includes a pre-signed copy of the book.

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End of the "Book Promotion" tour


2016-12-14 - CARNEGIE HALL, NEW YORK CITY, NY

SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN / MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY / TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT (with Lisa Fischer) / DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? (with Jennifer Nettles and all performers) / JOY TO THE WORLD (with all performers)

Bruce performs at the 27th Rainforest Fund Concert. Springsteen's set is comprised of three songs backed by the house band that includes a large symphony, opening with "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" while walking in from the back of the theatre. Bruce performs "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" as a duet with house band (and Rolling Stones) backing singer Lisa Fischer, and remains on stage for the closing numbers, but doesn't provide lead vocals. Other artists at Sting's biennial fundraiser include Darlene Love, Ronnie Spector, James Taylor, Idina Menzel, Vittorio Grigolo, Jennifer Nettles, and Sting himself.

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2016-12-00 - STONE HILL FARM, COLTS NECK, NJ

Springsteen didn't come to the garage; the garage came to Springsteen. Regardless, it's a momentous occasion having Bruce sit down with Marc Maron for episode 773 of the long-running WTF podcast. Maron, who is from New Jersey, he was born there and his grandparents used to live in Asbury Park, paid a visit to Springsteen's home studio just before Christmas, and the episode went live on January 2, 2017.

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