SPRINGSTEEN ARCHIVES AND CENTER FOR AMERICAN MUSIC PRESENTS SYMPOSIUM TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RELEASE OF GREETINGS FROM ASBURY PARK, N.J.

The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University will present a symposium on Saturday, January 7, 2023 that celebrates the release of Springsteen’s debut album a half century ago.   Titled The 50^th Anniversary: Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J, the day-long symposium will include panel discussions, interviews, a book signing, and a special performance of the songs on the album by Jersey Shore musicians.

Among the guests participating in the symposium will be original E Street Band members Garry Tallent, David Sancious, and Vini Lopez, along with former Springsteen manager Mike Appel.

“This event kicks off a series of 50^th anniversary events that will bring attention to Springsteen’s earliest accomplishments in the recording studio and contextualize the historical importance of each,” said Eileen Chapman, Director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music.  “This symposium is the first of many coming down the road.”

Topics such as Springsteen’s early ‘70s songwriting style; the Jersey Shore music scene in 1972, the year Greetings was recorded; recollections of those E Street Band members that played on the album; and the premiere of a mini-documentary on the making of Greetings that includes an exclusive interview with Bruce Springsteen will round out the day’s activities.

Photographer Nicki Germaine will debut her book, Springsteen: Liberty Hall, from his 1974 concert in Houston, TX.

The symposium, which is open to the public, will be held in the Great Hall Auditorium, beginning at 9:00 am.  Registration is required.  The cost for attending the symposium, which includes lunch, is $50.  Free parking is available in Parking Lots 13, 14, 16, and 25.

For further information, please visit: https://springsteenarchives.org/    

To register for the symposium, go to https://mpv.tickets.com/?orgId=44869&agency=MNMV_PLAGENCY_MPV&eventID=89838

The Springsteen Archives is hosting two other events during the first week in January to celebrate the 50^th anniversary. On Tuesday, Jan. 3, the Tuesday Night Record Club, moderated by Professor Ken Womack, will be discussing the album.  For further information, please see https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tuesday-night-record-club-greetings-from-asbury-park-tickets-476447205417

In addition, David Sancious will be in concert at The Vogel on Friday, Jan. 6; for ticket information, please go to :  https://www.livenation.com/event/G5vVZ9p1qC-Ay/an-evening-with-david-sancious