Comments on: Review: Bruce Springsteen – Bradley Center, Milwaukee

By: sadlercmr

sadlercmr — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:34:52 +0000

The Boss ROCKS!! I can’t wait for his album “The Promise” to come out this Tuesday (11-16). It consists of never before heard material! SWEET http://www.brucespringsteen.net/news/index.html

By: Chris Jones

Chris Jones — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:25:37 +0000

Wasn’t precisely what I was trying to find but started reading the first few lines and it was fascinating so ended up reading the entire post, thanks.

By: Culley

Culley — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:28:18 +0000

This was my first time seeing Bruce and I was at the show with a guy seeing him for the 89th time. He said this was easily one of the best performances. Playing rare tunes, full of energy, playing straight through with no encore, and just how spot on the band and Bruce’s singing were. As others have said, this show was just plain fun. I don’t really think I can compare it to anything else I’ve seen live. You almost forgot you were in an arena and were just watching some guys play for a small crowd in a bar. Other times, you knew you were in an arena and felt like you were at the SuperBowl. Totally amazing.

By: Ray

Ray — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:41:26 +0000

What a great show! Fun is definately the first word that comes to mind when thinking of that show. I don’t remember any concert I’ve been to from anyone where they seemed to be having so much fun. You knew it was gonna be a great night when he was stage diving during just the third song! I’m not a huge fan, so I didn’t know half of the songs he did, but they were all enjoyable. It all made for a very memorable night.

By: padre

padre — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:39:49 +0000

We watched Bruce, BRUUUUCE, last night from the far end of the Bradley Center. All around us were standing, dancing, singing, shouting through Thunder Road, 10th Avenue, and Born to Run, but sitting, captivated during Jungleland. Not me. For me, Springsteen bellowing the wordless climax to Jungleland is perhaps the seminal rock ‘n roll moment. He seems to be shouting out the collective teen-to-adult transitional emotion–angst, joy, pain, desire, fear and hope–of all of us.

I stood. And purposely did not watch the giant tv-screen Bruce above the stage at that moment, but stood instead watching the distant, real, postage-stamp Bruce, while that tiny man put goose bumps on my arms and raised the hair on the back of my neck.

How could he do that from so far away? Easy: the same way has been able to thrill anyone here, there or anywhere who simply bothered to listen—his heart has been big enough to let us all in. Even before he knew who we were. And even after we knew who he was.

By: uwmryan

uwmryan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:13:31 +0000

Rob – so true. It was FUN. Probably the most fun I’ve had at a show this year. It was definitely neat watching as he remembered “Living Proof.”

Just saw your review and linked it up here as well. Nice work!

By: Rob Thomas

Rob Thomas — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:56:01 +0000

One thing that can’t be overstressed is how much damn FUN Springsteen seems to be having onstage night after night. Not just performing the songs, but his energy, making fun of himself (“Good morning Ohio . . . aw, I’m just fuckin’ wit’ ya!”) pulling that girl onstage to dance with Stevie, trying to feel his way through “Living Proof.” Great stuff last night.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:13:46 +0000

Lot of great moments from the show but Bruce covering “Jole Blon” was my favorite. We need to thank whoever requested that one.

By: Trapper

Trapper — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:12:20 +0000

It was definitely one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. Not a dull moment with the E-Street Band. Hearing BTR in its entirety was a definite highlight and hearing cuts from “The Rising” rocked. It’s hard to believe Bruce is still doing these marathon sets. And it’s great that he’s sharing his music with younger generations that seek him out.