Sunday
“You are a very boring person going to all of these concerts so many times on your own.” I was on a high after my third night of watching Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band play in Cape Town, South Africa, to be greeted with this statement by my taxi driver. I’ve been called…
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Monday
Ten years ago I became a little bit obsessed, as I have a tendency to do, with the saying Carpe Diem. I heard it somewhere, I think from some hippie traveller with dread locks and patchwork trousers, and my friend and I latched onto it, hollering it at every opportunity presented to us. “Another cup…
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Sunday
Not long ago I asked Bruce Springsteen fans on my Burgers and Bruce Facebook and Twitter to tell me their favourite little known or rarely played Springsteen songs, and the version they love the most too. I helped the Springsteen fan over at Mr Hyde put together a little list, but you sent me so…
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Sunday
75 burgers. 8 Bruce Springsteen concerts. 6 flights. 15 trains. 4 car journeys. 8 queues. 100s Bruce Buds. 4 Grey Hairs. 2 inches. 1 dress size. 54 blog posts. 1 important burger chat. That’s the edited version for those tight on time. Have I really eaten that many burgers? I won’t talk about them all,…
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Sunday
How do you maintain your youthful complexion? It may sound like a question better suited to one of Hollywood’s glamorous A-listers as opposed to being the first thing I’m tempted to ask an emerging rock talent. Taking up his uncle Clarence Clemons’ spot in the E Street Band, Jake Clemons has been touring with Bruce…
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Sunday
Not everyone can pinpoint their first time. But I can. No, not that first time. And I’m also not talking about the first time you ride a bike, get drunk, smoke a cigarette or see Bruce Springsteen either… 2012. Springsteen announces concert dates in New York, a city filled with so many food options my…
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Sunday
When non Springsteen fans hear how many shows I’ve seen on the Wrecking Ball tour they say I’m crazy. I’ll admit I’ve had my moments, but is it that much of a shocker? Is my behaviour really that irrational? I don’t think so. In the grand scheme of things, I’m pretty restrained. I meet people…
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Sunday
Ever tried to have a conversation with someone when they are wearing a mask? I don’t mean a fancy dress mask, Halloween mask, cat and whiskers, or a masquerade ball mask. I mean a full on, industrial metal welder’s mask. It’s harder than you may think. That’s why, a few Sundays ago I found myself…
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Monday
Every day at work I have an epiphany. It happens at about 3pm, just as I’m about to tackle my afternoon workload, mug of tea in hand. At this time, every day and without fail, I’ll suddenly realise how much I adore Bruce Springsteen‘s music. I’ll be working away, and then it will unexpectedly hit…
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Monday
You won’t often have me talking about fashion on Burgers and Bruce – I’ll admit it’s not my area of expertise. Having said that, I do know a great Bruce Springsteen t-shirt when I see one, and I’m always looking to build my collection of Springsteen related clothing. It just makes it easier to decide…
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