Bruce Springsteen Archives

Tracks II: The Lost Albums Listening Session will now be held in Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University tomorrow, June 26th at 7 pm. Registration is required. The event is free and open to all. To register: eventbrite.com/e/tracks-ii-th…

Tracks II: The Lost Albums Listening Session When? Thursday, June 26 at 7PM EST Where? Lauren K. Woods Theatre at Monmouth University Free and open to the public; registration is required Register here: eventbrite.com/e/tracks-ii-th…

This fall, BSACAM will present a multi-day 50th anniversary celebration of the release of Bruce Springsteen’s landmark album, Born to Run. When? 9/4- 9/7 Read more on our website, 🔗 in bio Photo by Eric Meola

Remembering Tinker West   The Godfather of the Jersey Shore music scene and Bruce Springsteen’s first manager has left us.  Carl “Tinker” West passed away peacefully on Memorial Day. He was 89. Read more from our Executive Director, Bob Santelli, here: springsteenarchives.org/tinker-west/

In advance of our 2nd Annual Move On Up Gospel Sing-Off Sat May 10, join us for a free, virtual program on "The History and Performance Practices of the Negro Spiritual" on Wed, May 7, 7PM EST. Pre-register here: monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Sneak preview of our exhibit install at @Bush41Library!

Did you know you can get our limited edition American Music Honors merch shipped right to your home?! We’ve got posters, shirts, and more. Check it out at: springsteenarchivesmerch.org.

Our American Music Honors auction is now live! It features incredible items and experiences - to include Bruce’s 2000 Confederado motorcycle. You don’t want to miss this! We’ll be adding a few more items and bidding is open until May 8. See: charitybuzz.com/support/BSACAM

Artist, songwriter, producer Smokey Robinson was one of the architects of the famed ‘60s Motown Sound/the Sound of Young America. Robinson is one of 5 legendary American Music talents being honored on April 26th. #AmericanMusicHonors

🎸 Rock legend John Fogerty is coming to West Long Branch as an honoree for our third annual American Music Honors on Saturday, April 26th! 🎟️ General on sale tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 25! Please visit our website for more information.

📢 LAST CALL for All Springsteen Scholars! Due to overwhelming response, we will NOT be extending the CFP period, which ends TOMORROW, March 15. Scholarship focused on “Born to Run” will be prioritized, other possible subjects and more information can be found on our website.

Can’t wait for Spring 2026? Watch our livestream of the new building by clicking the link: bsacam.docker.monmouth.edu/bsacam.html 📸🎸

The new Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music home is underway on the campus of Monmouth University! What are you most excited to see in the new Center? Comment below! 🇺🇸🎸

📣 Join our March Conversations with Curator feat. Dewar MacLeod on Wed 3/19, 7PM EST! He'll discuss his book, "Making the Scene in the Garden State: Popular Music in New Jersey from Edison to Springsteen and Beyond". This event is free. To register, visit our website!

To celebrate Women's History Month and our fast-approaching 3rd annual American Music Honors, we recognize Emmylou Harris, 2025 AMH recipient. Her 50+ years of fearless vision blazed trails for countless female artists. Tickets available to the public on Tuesday, March 25!

📢 Calling All Springsteen Scholars! Don’t forget to submit a proposal for our “Born to Run” 50th anniversary conference on 9/7. Submissions due 3/15. See: springsteenarchives.org Pictured: from our Adele Springsteen scrapbooks, dated a few months after BTR’s release.

CALLING ALL NJ GOSPEL CHOIRS! 🎤🎶🎹 Registration is now open for our 2nd Annual Move On Up Gospel Celebration & Sing Off. First place winners will receive a $10,000 award – visit our website now for more information and to apply. springsteenarchives.org/programs/2nd-a…

Save the date for the next session! Register here: monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

In the next session of our "Conversations with our Curator" series, we're focusing on the ever-vibrant music scene just down the road in Asbury Park! 🎵 Free, virtual, open to all. monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #njhistory #newjerseyhistory #musichistory #publichistory #asburypark