Spring-Nuts Bruce Springsteen fans bringing Seaside Serenade back to Asbury Park
The Spring-Nuts Seaside Serenade is coming back to the Jersey Shore.
The annual Bruce Springsteen-themed fan party, hosted by the Spring-Nuts Facebook group, returns to the Asbury Park for an afternoon of Boss songs, sing-alongs and dancing Sunday, Aug. 25, at Asbury Lanes at 209 Fourth Ave.
The Serenade will take place after the Springsteen and E Street Band concerts Wednesday, Aug. 21, and Friday, Aug. 23, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Last year, the event was held at Redd's Bar and Restaurant in Carlstadt, next to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, where the band was playing.
“What makes it a special event for Springsteen fans is being able to literally come from around the world, forget all the craziness of this upside-down planet, and lose yourself with hundreds of other fans who truly understand your passion and love for Springsteen, without judgment or ridicule, and breathe and absolutely enjoy life, music and friendship,” said Spring-Nuts founder Howie Chaz via email. “At the same time doing good in the world by supporting worthy and inspiring charities. What’s more fulfilling than that?”
Tickets are $100 and are available via www.eventbrite.com. Proceeds benefit Steven Van Zandt's TeachRock teacher's curriculum and Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties.
The six-hour main event on Aug. 25 includes “the ultimate Bruce Springsteen and E-Street Band setlist,” a fully catered lunch, cash bar, a commemorative T-shirt, and more “cool swag.”
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In 2022, Springsteen himself virtually greeted the Spring-Nuts.
In related news, a Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music pop-up exhibit and shop inside the Convention Hall is now open. An exhibit at the shop celebrates the 50th anniversary of the city's Stone Pony. A variety of Bruce Springsteen Archives merchandise will be available for sale and curated programs will be scheduled throughout the summer.
Information about days open and hours was not immediately available.
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Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. Contact him at [email protected].
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