Bruce Springsteen performs at the final night of “Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us,” a two-day concert series celebrating 250 years of American music at the OceanFirst Bank Center in Monmouth, New Jersey. Multiple outlets report that the show features a range of artists and tributes spanning decades. On the second (and final) night, Springsteen covers several American classics, including songs associated with Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Eddie Floyd, and Southside Johnny. He then concludes the set with one of his own songs.
The broader program is described as moving through multiple eras of American music, with earlier references and performances tied to figures such as Robert Johnson, Hank Williams, and Woody Guthrie, alongside later tributes to artists including Chuck Berry and Dion DiMucci. Reports also note the presence of major contemporary acts at the event, including Public Enemy, Jon Bon Jovi, and Sheryl Crow, as well as Dropkick Murphys. Overall, the coverage depicts the concerts as a wide-ranging showcase of American musical history, culminating in Springsteen’s final-night appearances and closing number.
