Refugee 7 Report post Posted September 30, 2008 In what is being billed as the first time they've ever played at the same concert, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel have signed on for a benefit for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama on Oct. 16 at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom. Other "exciting guests" for the show have yet to be announced. Balcony tickets are $500, while premiere seats are $2,500 and lounge seats are $10,000. They can be purchased by clicking here. Springsteen, who endorsed Obama this spring, recently finished a tour with the E Street Band in support of his 2007 album, "Magic." On Sunday, it was confirmed the group will play during the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 1 in Tampa, Fla. Joel, meanwhile, begins a month-long tour of China, Australia, Japan and New Zealand Nov. 12 in Hong Kong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starfish 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Ah damn, if only I'd won the lottery... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildflowerNJ 136 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 A write-up today in my paper about this show.......thanks for posting this.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starfish 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Bruce will be playing a free set in Philly on the Parkway at an Obama rally... hmmm. I may have to go into the city this weekend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildflowerNJ 136 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 I might check that out, too, Nancy......thanks... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nylle 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2008 Don't know how long it'll be up, but there's a link here to Bruce's 40 minute set (8 songs) in Philly today. Not bad for free on a gorgeous fall afternoon. http://cbs3.com/video/?cid=5. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magnolia 171 Report post Posted October 5, 2008 Yesterday driving down from the mountains, I was listening to Billy Joel in the car. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy his music. This would be one hell of a concert! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echosoftom 3 Report post Posted October 6, 2008 Thanks for the link Ellyn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
