I too have been following Bruce since the early 70's. I saw him last night (11/2/09) @ The Verizon Center in DC, and as usual he did not disappoint. He started at 8:15, and I'm not sure he took a breath until 9:15, and continued on until 11:05 without intermission. He is brilliant at integrating his new stuff (Working on a Dream; Outlaw Pete)with the entirety of his catalog which everyone wants to hear...and then a few surprises. The biggest difference over the course of time is how interactive he is with the audience. He truly has fun with the poster request part of the concert.
All of the adjectives he applies to the E Street Band are simply true... Suzie Tyrell continues to add depth with her violin; love the new back up singers and the trumpet player. He apparently enjoys playing and singing with Steve. As talented as everyone else is (and they are), the fun that they are still having together always shines through, and it is obvious that Bruce enjoys their respective talents, and is happy to share the spotlight.
I paid $175 for my ticket...which is an absolute bargain. Don't miss The Boss when he's near your town!
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I too have been following Bruce since the early 70's. I saw him last night (11/2/09) @ The Verizon Center in DC, and as usual he did not disappoint. He started at 8:15, and I'm not sure he took a breath until 9:15, and continued on until 11:05 without intermission. He is brilliant at integrating his new stuff (Working on a Dream; Outlaw Pete)with the entirety of his catalog which everyone wants to hear...and then a few surprises. The biggest difference over the course of time is how interactive he is with the audience. He truly has fun with the poster request part of the concert.
All of the adjectives he applies to the E Street Band are simply true... Suzie Tyrell continues to add depth with her violin; love the new back up singers and the trumpet player. He apparently enjoys playing and singing with Steve. As talented as everyone else is (and they are), the fun that they are still having together always shines through, and it is obvious that Bruce enjoys their respective talents, and is happy to share the spotlight.
I paid $175 for my ticket...which is an absolute bargain. Don't miss The Boss when he's near your town!