Music America: Celebrating American Music History with Iconic Artists
Monmouth University's Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music is hosting a special two-night concert event called Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us, featuring performances by iconic artists like Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi. The event, in celebration of America's 250th anniversary, will showcase landmark songs from American music history across various genres. Joining the lineup are artists such as Jackson Browne, Gary Clark Jr., Kenny Chesney, and more, with The Disciples of Soul as the house band. The concerts aim to highlight the power of music in uniting people and reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of American music.
Robert Santelli, the executive director of the Springsteen Center and the concerts' executive producer, describes Music America as a journey through American music history. The event embodies the core values of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, emphasizing music's ability to bring people together, the cultural richness of American music, and the importance of shared history in today's divided society. The concerts will precede the official opening of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on June 7, offering a preview of the center's mission and vision.
Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us will take place on June 4 and 5 at the OceanFirst Bank Center on Monmouth University's campus. Tickets for both shows will be available for purchase starting April 21 at 12 p.m. ET on the Springsteen Center's website. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience a diverse showcase of American music history and celebrate the nation's musical legacy with legendary artists and performers.