Bruuuuuuuuuuuceeee!!!!

Julie in the rv mirror · 21 Nov 2011, 03:30

YES!!!!!!!

I am one happy girl right now!!

http://www.brucespringsteen.net/news/index.html

Well, things are starting to heat up down on E Street.

A lot of you have been hearing that Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will be on tour in 2012. That is absolutely correct. The European dates run from the middle of May until end of July and are being announced this week. Info on the US dates and the World tour dates will coming up shortly.

In addition, we want you to know that the music is almost done (but still untitled), we have almost settled on the release date (but not quite yet), and that we are all incredibly excited about everything that we're planning for 2012. That's all the info we have for right now, but we'll get back to you--real soon.

samurai7 · 21 Nov 2011, 03:52

I know what I want for Christmas this year

stretch37 · 21 Nov 2011, 03:56

Definitely going to see him if he comes to Victoria, I'm sure gonna miss Clarence though

melon · 21 Nov 2011, 08:43

Hope he comes my way!!

*AndyK* · 21 Nov 2011, 09:22

Yep. That's the Christmas presents dilemma sorted!

AndrewG · 21 Nov 2011, 12:44

Just saw some/the dates announced in the UK already.

June
21 Sunderland Stadium of Light
22 Manchester Etihad Stadium

July
14 London Hard Rock Calling

Source

I'm a bit disappointed it's Hard Rock Calling again. Although I enjoyed it in 2009 and Bruce was on fire I am not really a fan of the festival format as it's so busy and also I found having to listen through Dave Matthews Band one of the most boring things ever invented.

Won't be the same without Clarence.

*AndyK* · 21 Nov 2011, 13:12

Isle of Wight Festival on June 24th as well.

AndrewG · 21 Nov 2011, 13:20

What are the chances of Meat joining the Hard Rock Calling and/or Isle of Wight line up?

*AndyK* · 21 Nov 2011, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewG

What are the chances of Meat joining the Hard Rock Calling and/or Isle of Wight line up?

I'd say non-existant, Meat's made no secrets of his desire to not play festivals in the UK again.

chairboys · 21 Nov 2011, 15:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyK

I'd say non-existant, Meat's made no secrets of his desire to not play festivals in the UK again.

I know you've explained that before, but it is still a shame.

LucyK! · 21 Nov 2011, 19:01

IMMENSE NEWS!!!

Bit disappointed to see Hard Rock up there again, the show last time was phenominal but queue and then stand for 5 hours before Bruce even came on was absolutely killer, could barely walk after.

Very nervous to see Bruce and the band without the Big Man but we ain't missing it!

Wario · 21 Nov 2011, 19:32

cna they even get a replacement for teh big man? or is this tour gonna be saxophonless?

*AndyK* · 21 Nov 2011, 19:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wario

cna they even get a replacement for teh big man? or is this tour gonna be saxophonless?

My guess is it'll either be a full horn section (the safe bet being the Miami Horns who toured with him in '89) or Jake Clemons (Clarence's nephew who's travelled with them as a standby saxophonist over the last few years), or both!

LucyK! · 21 Nov 2011, 19:48

If he's going to "replace" then I'd prefer it to be Jake rather than the Miami Horns, but to be honest I'd rather see altered arrangements of the songs with Clarence's parts replaced with guitar or piano solos - no-one can replace Clarence so don't try, arrange something different in his absense

Julie in the rv mirror · 21 Nov 2011, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucy!

If he's going to "replace" then I'd prefer it to be Jake rather than the Miami Horns, but to be honest I'd rather see altered arrangements of the songs with Clarence's parts replaced with guitar or piano solos - no-one can replace Clarence so don't try, arrange something different in his absense

I think the horn section would add a lot more versatility than just a sax player- think Tenth Avenue or Kitty's Back. There could always be a sax player who could step forward for solos as needed, but I think it would be kind of awkward to have anybody, even Jake, in Clarence's place.

Altered arrangements can work for some songs- I just saw him in Pittsburgh with the Houserockers, and Sunny Day and Hungry Heart sounded just fine with no sax at all. On other songs, however, I think the sax would be sorely missed- I can't imagine Jungleland without it. (Although, he did do just that early on before the album came out). By the same token, though, I don't think he should retire the song, either; so, I don't know the answer.

LucyK! · 21 Nov 2011, 23:10

In regards to the horns, it's just a personal thing that I hate horn sections lol We've seen Southside Johnny a few times and I absolutely love him but I can't stand the horns, so I'd be disappointed to see a horn section backing Bruce full time.

I definitely agree that the sax would be sorely missed on a lot of tracks - Junglelands being the perfect example - but Clarence will be sorely missed, so it could be kind of a fitting tribute to have the rest of the band play his solos....I have no idea, just happy in the confidence that whatever Bruce chooses will be entirely respectful

Julie in the rv mirror · 22 Nov 2011, 00:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucy!

I have no idea, just happy in the confidence that whatever Bruce chooses will be entirely respectful

Absolutely- I know he'll handle it in exactly the right way.

AndrewG · 22 Nov 2011, 14:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucy!

Bit disappointed to see Hard Rock up there again, the show last time was phenominal but queue and then stand for 5 hours before Bruce even came on was absolutely killer, could barely walk after.

Indeed.

Think I might just watch the Blu Ray from 2009 again and hope to see Bruce further on up the road sometime.

*AndyK* · 22 Nov 2011, 14:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewG

Indeed.

Think I might just watch the Blu Ray from 2009 again and hope to see Bruce further on up the road sometime.

... and us

LucyK! · 22 Nov 2011, 19:07

And us?! I hope you mean watch us on the DVD rather than "and us" seeing Bruce another time!!!

LucyK! · 22 Nov 2011, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewG

Indeed.

Think I might just watch the Blu Ray from 2009 again and hope to see Bruce further on up the road sometime.

Can't complain though, it was worth every single second, every second!!!!!

*AndyK* · 22 Nov 2011, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucy!

And us?! I hope you mean watch us on the DVD rather than "and us" seeing Bruce another time!!!

Correct

samurai7 · 22 Nov 2011, 20:49

ok, at what point in the dvd are you guys actually in shot? I've tried looking for you, but haven't managed to spot you (yet)
I know you were there, because so was I

*AndyK* · 22 Nov 2011, 21:07

Look for us during Waiting On A Sunny Day,

YouTube Video

When he comes to the barrier around the 2.30 to 3.25 min mark and holds the mic out for the kid to sing the chorus

Also and perhaps clearer is at the 3.29 mark here during Out In The Street

YouTube Video

LucyK! · 22 Nov 2011, 21:07

Definitely on during Out In The Streets, we're on the front barrier to Clarence's right (left of Clarence as you look at the stage)....there's a couple of other little glimpses but that's the best one

21 Nov 2011, 03:30	#1
Julie in the rv mirror Spirit in the Night Join Date: 23.07.2008 Location: On the edge of town (in the Darkness...) Posts: 1,559	Bruuuuuuuuuuuceeee!!!! YES!!!!!!! I am one happy girl right now!! http://www.brucespringsteen.net/news/index.html Well, things are starting to heat up down on E Street. A lot of you have been hearing that Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will be on tour in 2012. That is absolutely correct. The European dates run from the middle of May until end of July and are being announced this week. Info on the US dates and the World tour dates will coming up shortly. In addition, we want you to know that the music is almost done (but still untitled), we have almost settled on the release date (but not quite yet), and that we are all incredibly excited about everything that we're planning for 2012. That's all the info we have for right now, but we'll get back to you--real soon.

21 Nov 2011, 12:44	#6
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,077	Just saw some/the dates announced in the UK already. June 21 Sunderland Stadium of Light 22 Manchester Etihad Stadium July 14 London Hard Rock Calling Source I'm a bit disappointed it's Hard Rock Calling again. Although I enjoyed it in 2009 and Bruce was on fire I am not really a fan of the festival format as it's so busy and also I found having to listen through Dave Matthews Band one of the most boring things ever invented. Won't be the same without Clarence. Last edited by AndrewG; 21 Nov 2011 at 12:52.

21 Nov 2011, 03:52	#2
samurai7 Rock Star Join Date: 09.05.2005 Location: The future... Posts: 2,928	I know what I want for Christmas this year

21 Nov 2011, 03:56	#3
stretch37 Mega Loafer Join Date: 28.06.2008 Location: Posts: 2,119	Definitely going to see him if he comes to Victoria, I'm sure gonna miss Clarence though

21 Nov 2011, 08:43	#4
melon Long Distance Loafer Join Date: 17.07.2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 4,586	Hope he comes my way!!

21 Nov 2011, 09:22	#5
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Yep. That's the Christmas presents dilemma sorted!

21 Nov 2011, 13:12	#7
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Isle of Wight Festival on June 24th as well.

21 Nov 2011, 13:20	#8
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,077	What are the chances of Meat joining the Hard Rock Calling and/or Isle of Wight line up?

21 Nov 2011, 19:01	#11
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	IMMENSE NEWS!!! Bit disappointed to see Hard Rock up there again, the show last time was phenominal but queue and then stand for 5 hours before Bruce even came on was absolutely killer, could barely walk after. Very nervous to see Bruce and the band without the Big Man but we ain't missing it!

21 Nov 2011, 19:32	#12
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	cna they even get a replacement for teh big man? or is this tour gonna be saxophonless?

21 Nov 2011, 19:48	#14
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	If he's going to "replace" then I'd prefer it to be Jake rather than the Miami Horns, but to be honest I'd rather see altered arrangements of the songs with Clarence's parts replaced with guitar or piano solos - no-one can replace Clarence so don't try, arrange something different in his absense

21 Nov 2011, 23:10	#16
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	In regards to the horns, it's just a personal thing that I hate horn sections lol We've seen Southside Johnny a few times and I absolutely love him but I can't stand the horns, so I'd be disappointed to see a horn section backing Bruce full time. I definitely agree that the sax would be sorely missed on a lot of tracks - Junglelands being the perfect example - but Clarence will be sorely missed, so it could be kind of a fitting tribute to have the rest of the band play his solos....I have no idea, just happy in the confidence that whatever Bruce chooses will be entirely respectful

22 Nov 2011, 19:07	#20
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	And us?! I hope you mean watch us on the DVD rather than "and us" seeing Bruce another time!!!

22 Nov 2011, 20:49	#23
samurai7 Rock Star Join Date: 09.05.2005 Location: The future... Posts: 2,928	ok, at what point in the dvd are you guys actually in shot? I've tried looking for you, but haven't managed to spot you (yet) I know you were there, because so was I

22 Nov 2011, 21:07	#25
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Definitely on during Out In The Streets, we're on the front barrier to Clarence's right (left of Clarence as you look at the stage)....there's a couple of other little glimpses but that's the best one