(L-R) Monmouth University President Patrick Leahy and The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music's Executive Director Robert Santelli at the University's April 21st preview screening of Thom Zimny's short "welcome" film for the Center, The Ties That Bind - photo by Lisa Iannucci; used w/ permission April 23, 2026 This past Tuesday, an invitation-only event was held at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theater to debut Thom Zimny's “welcome” film, The Ties That Bind (not to be

photo by John Cavanaugh - used with permission April 19, 2026 ...and American Music Past, and American Music Present. And its acronym is BSCAM . What a great night! Stay tuned for my full take (accompanied by plenty more photos, too.)

April 17, 2026 The latest issue of New Jersey Monthly features extensive coverage tied to this spring's opening of The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University 's new building, including a cover-story interview with Springsteen himself . In the interview with Jennifer Finn, Bruce shares his vision of what he's hoped the Center could become: "...something that was dedicated more to the overall story of American music... someplace that was an educatio

April 14, 2026 Today The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University announced a multi-act, two-night concert event celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Called Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us, the concerts will take place on June 4 and 5 at the OceanFirst Bank Center on the Monmouth campus, just prior to the grand opening of the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music building on June 7.  This will be a major contribution to the nation