I returned from a business trip to NYC and went right to the Verizon Center to see Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in concert.

Bruuuuccceeee!!!!!!!!!

Bruce is truly one of the greatest concert entertainers of his generation. He may be 60 years old now but his shows always have an honestly and integrity about them. His band is tight. He still has great pipes and he “audiences surfed” 30 minutes into the show if you can believe it.

I first saw Bruce on the campus of Georgetown University back in 1976. He was just being discovered and to be frank, he has remained authentic to his roots through all of these years. He has so much energy and he treats his audience with so much respect. The show was a total sellout and the fans just adore BRUUUCCCEEE!!!!!!!!!

After the show I was honored to meet with him and with some of my friends. For a 60 year old man, Bruce is buff. He was so happy to be amongst his family and friends after the show. He is a role model on how to age with dignity and grace. I asked him how long he planned on performing and he said, “I think I can and will play in some sort of venue into my 90′s. I have longevity from the Italian side of my family.”

Bruce is really sincere. We talked about homelessness here in the Nation’s Capital. Bruce is a big supporter of DC Central Kitchen as am I. He is very committed to this cause.

Bruce took photos with us and then gave a good friend’s son his harmonica. How cool is that?

It was a treat to see Bruce Springsteen and his band in concert once again. I have seen him play now 8 times and each time he has never disappointed me. He is a true American original and an artist that stands the test of time.

Here is a photo taken by Jack Davies from our suite of the crowd’s reaction to Bruce.

And check out the Wikipedia update on Bruce’s career.