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Bruce Springsteen
"Letter to You"

Released in 2020

The loss of close friends who passed on, the realization of his own mortality, and a dose of nostalgia inspired this brilliant album. My favorites include "Ghosts", "Last Man Standing", "I'll See You In My Dreams", the title track and the trio of songs written many years earlier "Song for Orphans", "Janey Needs A Shooter" and the utterly amazing take of "If I Was The Priest".

I think the future will recognize this as a classic album.

Bruce Springsteen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.


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COLUMNS


This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 20-26, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from January 20-26, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 1/19/26




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Light the Room" by The Extensions




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 01/15/2026








 

MORE NEWS

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- Grateful Dead tribute band Dead On Live comes to the Levoy Theatre on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The band is celebrating 16 years of recreating the Dead's iconic albums. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.


The Lords of 52nd Street return to Newton




Tesla comes to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena with Special Guest Sebastian Bach




Wellmont Theater presents Lettuce on Thursday




Middletown Arts Center presents the MAC Music Café: Under the Western Sky








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Light of Day WinterFest 2026 Preview

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- It's time for the annual Light of Day shows! A time when Asbury Park comes alive with music throughout the city -- everything from singer-songwriter to rock & blues to cover bands and tribute acts. It's a great time to check out new artists, see your favorites, and experience new venues. In addition to Asbury Park, there are shows at City Winery in NYC, John & Peter's in New Hope, Outpost in the Burbs, and Bob's Birthday Bash in Red Bank.


Wellmont Theater presents Lettuce on Thursday




The Legendary Wailers featuring Julian Junior Marvin come to the Scottish Rite Auditorium




Lee Brice: Acoustic with special guest Deltona at State Theatre on January 23rd