Bruce Springsteen Inspires Voters With Passionate Acoustic Set at Philadelphia Rally
On Saturday, Bruce Springsteen kicked off three days of Vote For Change concerts on behalf of Barack Obama with a powerful acoustic set that drew estimated 50,000 to the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. Cutting a distinctly Woody Guthriesque profile in rolled up flannel, denim and tousled hair, Springsteen stood atop a 30 foot high stage emblazoned with the word “CHANGE” and belted out a seven-song, 45 minute acoustic set as a gift for Obama volunteers and a catalyst for the disengaged to r

Obama's Youth Appeal Could Decide Election, Poll Shows
With efforts to reach young voters that include everything from concerts by John Legend, Jay-Z and Bruce Springsteen to a just-unveiled iPhone application and hundreds of Facebook student groups, the presidential campaign of Democratic Senator Barack Obama has been going after the demographic hard. According to the results of a new poll conducted by USA Today, in conjunction with Gallup and MTV, those efforts appear to be making a difference, giving Obama a 2-1 lead over Republican rival Senator John McCai

Springsteen rocks Obama rally in Philly (AP)
AP - Bruce Springsteen called the Bush presidency "a disaster" and said many Americans have "justifiably lost faith" in the American dream.

Regis Philbin, Ricky Gervais, Whoopi Goldberg, Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa Join Forces with the New York Comedy Festival to Perform at Stand Up for Heroes: A Benefit for The Bob Woodruff Foundation
Event Takes Place November 5, 2008 at Town Hall in New York City NEW YORK, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) and the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) unite to present the second annual Stand Up for Heroes: A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation at Town Hall in New York City at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 5. Regis Philbin will host Stand Up for Heroes, which will feature star performances by Ricky Gervais, John Pinette, Bruce Springsteen, and Patti Scialfa. Both Whoo

Bluegrass Legend Ralph Stanley Endorses Obama: “We Need a Change”
In a new radio ad running in southwest Virginia, bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley speaks out on behalf of Barack Obama. “I think I know a little something about the families around here,” he says. “We all need a change.” The Grammy winner is so popular in his home state, bumper stickers proclaiming “Ralph Stanley for President” popped up in the 1970s, according to the Wall Street Journal. With his endorsement, Stanley joins a chorus of artists rallying behind the Democratic

The Ticker: Woodruff, Maddow, CBSEyeMobile...
> Stand Up for Heroes takes place November 5 in a benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation as part of the New York Comedy Festival. Regis Philbin hosts and Bruce Springsteen and Ricky Gervais perform. > The newest Rachel Maddow profile comes from TV Guide's Stephen Battaglio, and he asks her how she's different from Keith Olbermann. "Because I don't watch TV, I'm not going to have the same interest in going after right wing guys on TV," she says. > Ad Age's Michael Learmonth writes about how CBSEyeMobil

Bruce Springsteen Performs At Free Concert In Support Of Barack Obama
Bruce Springsteen AKA “The Boss” called the Bush presidency “a disaster” and said many American people have “justifiably lost faith” in the American dream. He took some time out during his seven-song acoustic set at a voter-registration rally in Philadelphia on Saturday...Full Article @ the dishing diva Comment Share Email Post Your Comment

Bruce Springsteen - Lofgren Gets New Hips
Bruce Springsteen's longtime sideman NILS LOFGREN has undergone surgery on both his hips. The guitarist is recovering after Tuesday's (30Sep08) operation. In a ...

Springsteen Adds Obama Gigs, 'Heroes' Benefit
Having already announced an Oct. 16 benefit for Barack Obama's presidential campaign with Billy Joel in New York, Bruce Springsteen is taking his activism to the next level.The artist will play acoustic sets at three Obama/voter registration rallies in the coming days as the Oct. 6 deadline for voter registration looms. First up is an open-air rally Oct. 4 in Philadelphia, followed by a show the next day on the Ohio State campus in Columbus, Ohio.On Monday, Springsteen will visit Eastern Michigan University

'The Boss' on to Michigan to do more rocking for Obama
For the second straight day, Bruce Springsteen sang a few songs and urged thousands of potential voters in a battleground state ...

Springsteen to perform at Obama rally in Michigan
YPSILANTI, Mich. - Rock star Bruce Springsteen was headlining a rally Monday afternoon for Democrat Barack's Obama's presidential campaign at Eastern Michigan University. In these file photos, Bruce Springsteen, left, is shown in New York on Sept. 28, 2007 and Billy Joel is shown in this Feb. 24, 2008 file photo in West Hollywood, Calif. Springsteen and Joel are teaming up for their first joint concert to benefit Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. Obama

Springsteen rocks Obama rally in Philly
Bruce Springsteen called the Bush presidency "a disaster" and said many Americans have "justifiably lost faith" in the American dream.

Bruce Springsteen Rocks For Obama In Phila.
Rocker Bruce Springsteen performed a brief solo set in Philadelphia Saturday to promote Democrat Barack Obama's presidential campaign.... <a href="http://www.postchronicle.com/news/entertainment/article_212176579.shtml"><b>More</b>

Springsteen rocks Obama rally in Philly
PHILADELPHIA - Bruce Springsteen called the Bush presidency "a disaster" and said many Americans have "justifiably lost faith" in the American dream.

MORE OBAMA GIGS FOR SPRINGSTEEN: Rocker to play at three rallies ahead of announced NY date with Billy Joel.
*Bruce Springsteen is throwing even more support behind Barack Obama after agreeing to perform at several Obama/voter registration rallies preceding his previously-announced Oct. 16 concert with Billy Joel.              The Boss will play acoustic sets at three events in the coming days as the Oct. 6 deadline for voter registration looms. First up is an open-air rally Oct. 4 in Philadelphia, followed by a show the next day on the Ohio State campu

Springsteen rocks Obama rally in Philly
AP - Bruce Springsteen called the Bush presidency "a disaster" and said many Americans have "justifiably lost faith" in the American dream.

Springsteen rocks for Obama in Phila.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Rocker Bruce Springsteen performed a brief solo set in Philadelphia Saturday to promote Democrat Barack Obama's presidential campaign.

Week in Rock: Echoing Edition
It was announced this week that two local legends will be joining forces for a concert in the name of Barack Obama. Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen, neither a stranger to individually selling out multiple nights at stadiums around the country, will co-headline the relatively intimate Hammerstein Ballroom on October 16th. This will go down one night after the final presidential debate at Long Island's Hofstra University, kicking off the campaign’s home stretch leading up to Election Day. Tickets range fro

Buzz Briefs: Kimmel, Springsteen
Jimmy Kimmel to host the American Music Awards. Bruce Springsteen sings in support of Obama. "American Idol's" LaKisha Jones gets hitched. It's official: Paramount and DreamWorks split.

Springsteen slams Bush 'disaster'
Bruce Springsteen has called the Bush presidency "a disaster" and says many Americans have "justifiably lost faith" in the American dream.

Springsteen, Joel Sign On For Obama Benefit
In what is being billed as the first time they've ever played at the same concert, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel have signed on for a benefit for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama on Oct. 16 at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom.Other "exciting guests" for the show have yet to be announced. Balcony tickets are $500, while premiere seats are $2,500 and lounge seats are $10,000. They can be purchased by clicking here.Springsteen, who endorsed Obama this spring, recently finished a tour with the E S

Springsteen performs for the Bob Woodruff Foundation
by Jay Lustig/The Star-Ledger Thursday October 02, 2008, 1:14 PMFor the second straight year, New York's Town Hall will present a star-studded Fall benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation. And for the second straight year, Bruce Springsteen will perform at it. At the event, titled "Stand Up For Heroes" and scheduled for Nov. 5, Springsteen and wife Patti Scialfa will provide the musical entertainment. Comedians Ricky Gervais and John Pinette will also perform, and Regis Philbin will host. Whoopi Goldberg wi

Bruce Springsteen to Perform at "Stand Up For Heroes" Benefit
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie aren't the only do-gooders in town! Bruce Springsteen and wife Patti Scialfa are performing at this year's "Stand-Up For Heroes: A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation." Regis Philbin is hosting the gala, while Whoopi Goldberg will serve as auctioneer. Also hitting the stage? Ricky Gervais! The benefit will take place November 5 at Town Hall in New York City...

TOM MORELLO: 'Rockline' Appearance Available For Streaming
Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine was intereviewed on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, September 22. The program is now available for streaming at this location. Tom Morello is set to release his anticipated solo album, "The Fabled City", on September 30. The 11-song album, produced by Brendan O'Brien (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam), is the first release to bear the political and social activist's birth name and features appearances by SYSTEM OF A DOWN's