When a band releases their first single in nearly five years they usually tell their fans, but when does Phish do anything by the book? Last night a version of
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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band concluded the first leg of their latest World Tour at the Izod Center in East Rutherford on Saturday and from the widespread rave reviews each show has received it seems as if the band is firing on all cylinders. One of the more exciting elements Springsteen has added to most sets is the “Stump The Band” segments where The Boss takes requests from the crowd on new covers for the band to play.
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Over the past two months the E Street Band has covered songs from a wide range of artists including The Clash, The Who, ZZ Top, Jimmy Cliff and Creedence Clearwater Revival. To recap We made a list of the “Stump The Band” covers played thus far featuring the best YouTube clip of that performance available so you can check it out. Take a look…
April 15 – Raise Your Hand (Eddie Floyd):
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