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NJ Cover Band Canceled After Springsteen’s Anti-Trump Comments
- The Bruce Springsteen tribute band No Surrender lost their May 30 gig at Riv's Toms River Hub in New Jersey after the musician made anti-Trump remarks.
- The cancellation followed Springsteen's May 14 comments criticizing President Trump, which reportedly caused concern among Riv's mostly conservative clientele and management.
- Tony Rivoli, the bar owner, told the band it was 'too risky at the moment' and texts showed he feared losing patrons due to the political climate in red-leaning Toms River.
- Rivoli mentioned he might change his decision if No Surrender could demonstrate they would attract at least 75 attendees, but the band opted not to proceed and rescheduled their show for May 30 at a venue called Headliner Oasis located in Neptune Township.
- Band leader Brad Hobicorn acknowledged safety concerns and negative vibes led to the cancellation, underscoring the local impact of Springsteen's political stances during his European tour.
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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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NJ cover band canceled after Springsteen’s anti-Trump comments
After Bruce Springsteen kicked off his European tour last week with comments calling President Trump corrupt and incompetent, he was warned by the Commander-in-Chief that there could be consequences for the “Born in the USA” singer back home. However, it’s a New Jersey tribute band that makes money covering Springsteen songs that appears to be bearing the brunt of the Boss’s actions. Riv’s Toms River Hub planned to host the cover band No Surrend…
NJ bar cancels Springsteen cover band over rocker’s anti-Trump comments: ‘Won’t stand for his bulls–t’
Band leader Brad Hobicorn started receiving "concerned texts" from bar owner Tony Rivoli shortly after Springsteen's comments went viral, according to the...
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