US EditionNJ Cover Band Canceled After Springsteen’s Anti-Trump Comments
- The Bruce Springsteen tribute band No Surrender had their May 30 show canceled at Riv's Toms River Hub in New Jersey after the venue owner postponed it.
- The cancellation followed Springsteen’s recent anti-Trump comments during his European tour, which reportedly made the venue's conservative clientele uncomfortable.
- Owner Tony Rivoli expressed concerns about safety and negative vibes, stating he would reconsider if the band guaranteed at least 75 attendees, but the band declined and rescheduled elsewhere.
- Rivoli texted the band, "Because Bruce can't keep his mouth shut we're screwed," and said, "Toms River is red and won't stand for bulls---," reflecting local political tensions.
- The incident highlights how Springsteen’s political remarks have affected local venue decisions and underscored divisions within the Toms River community.
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Bruce Springsteen's Anti-Trump Comments Get Cover Band Banned From Performing
Bruce Springsteen may not get in trouble for spewing his anti-American and anti-Trump rhetoric thanks to the First Amendment protections in the United States, but that doesn't mean that his words don't have consequences for others thanks to the free market and the ability to choose what people want to do.Call it the music version of guilt-by-association.New Jersey's Springsteen-inspired cover band No Surrender reportedly had their upcoming gig p…
"Toms River is Red and Won’t Stand for His Bullsh*t": Bruce Springsteen Cover Band Loses Gig--in NEW JERSEY--as the Boss Continues Attacks on President Trump at Show in France
A Bruce Springsteen cover band lost a gig in the Boss’ home state of New Jersey over concerns about a backlash from Springsteen’s vicious attacks on President Donald Trump in concerts overseas.
Springsteen Trump Rant Costs Tribute Band NJ Bar Gig - American Faith
A Bruce Springsteen tribute band lost a planned gig at a New Jersey bar after the rock legend’s latest anti-Trump rant triggered backlash from the venue’s conservative customer base. No Surrender, known for covering Springsteen classics, was scheduled to perform May 30 at Riv’s Toms River Hub—until owner Tony Rivoli pulled the plug following Springsteen’s recent diatribe during a European concert. Springsteen, now on tour in Europe, blasted Pres…
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