Bruce Springsteen Makes Surprise Appearance at Historical Association Preview Party

FEATURED PHOTO: Bruce Springsteen | CREDIT: Michael Kravetsky

Bruce Springsteen paid a surprise guest appearance at the Dancing in the Dark Preview Party celebrating the Monmouth County Historical Association exhibit Springsteen: His Hometown on September 28. Springsteen first toured the exhibit at the MCHA museum in Freehold and then took the stage with Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers for a performance of “Light of Day”.

Seven hundred fellow attendees of the sold out party also enjoyed a first look at the Springsteen: His Hometown exhibit as well as special performances from Bobby Bandiera and Grushecky. Freehold’s On Location Catering by Metropolitan Cafe provided a variety of food and libations throughout the evening. The casual tented-party included an auction with rare memorabilia and entertainment items, as well as the opportunity to view the iconic truck Springsteen and Carl “Tinker” West drove cross country. Brian Williams, veteran MSNBC and NBC news anchor and native of Middletown, served as Honorary Chair of the event. Proceeds from the event benefit the mission of MCHA to preserve and celebrate the history of Monmouth County for all.
Springsteen: His Hometown is an historical exhibit that provides a comprehensive look of how Monmouth County has

been thematically woven into Bruce Springsteen’s music and art throughout his career. Displaying more than 50 unique items featuring selections from both the Monmouth County Historical Association and The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University, the exhibition officially opened on September 29 and will run through Fall 2020.

MCHA is proud to welcome Inaugural Hometown Sponsor CentraState Health Care System, along with other local sponsors, for making this exhibition possible.