Celebrating Bruce Springsteen! The Power of People’s Music

Celebrating Bruce Springsteen! The Power of People's Music

2026sat12sep1:00 pm3:00 pmCelebrating Bruce Springsteen! The Power of People's MusicEvent Ages GroupsAdultsMain Library - Adults1:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

Event Details

Bruce Springsteen (a major contributor to what Woody Guthrie called “people’s music”) will turn 77 on September 23rd (what!!!!). Join us for a celebration of Bruce and his contributions to U.S. culture, especially music culture. Bruce and the E Street Band have been performing for over fifty years. His live concerts are legendary for the collective joy and uplift experienced by audiences. Bruce has written over 500 songs and many have become classics. Some of those classics we will sing and discuss, including: “Darkness on the Edge of Town;” “The Promised Land;” “Dancing in the Dark;” “Born in the USA;” “The River;” “Thunder Road;” “Youngstown;” “The Rising;” “Born to Run;” “Atlantic City;” “Land of Hope and Dreams;” “Badlands;” etc., etc. West Chester University professor, guitarist and singer, doug morris, will play and sing Bruce songs, and share stories about and images from Bruce’s history. All are invited (singing along is encouraged).

Time

September 12, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

Location

Main Library - Adults

100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA

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