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The E Street Cafe Podcast

If you love Bruce Springsteen and his music- then this is the podcast for you. We will be covering the latest news and topical debate about Bruce Springsteen and everything happening on E Street. We will also reviewing Springsteen concerts as he embarks on his worldwide tour with the E Street Band. Look out too for special guest conversations and a lot of fun along the way too! Our virtual coffee team are Front of House - Rosalita/ Rosie, Head Chef - Sloppy Sue and Head Waiter - Weak Knee

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00:48:23

S3, Ep 17: Cardiff and Belfast reviews

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2024/05/13

Roll down the windows and let the wind blow back your hair as Jeff, Mike and the cafe staff entertain you with insights into the first two European shows. Mike tries to outfox Rosie with a left field order, but he ends up being outwitted himself by a not so nimble Weak Knees Willie! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeff-matthews4/message

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01:23:03

S3, Ep 16: Wesley Stace - my 30-year friendship with...

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2024/05/03

Our listeners may be more familiar with Wesley Stace as John Wesley Harding. That guy who has been responsible for several great Bruce covers and some guest appearances with The Boss. Wesley can be often seen curating his own live show with a mixture of performing artists. One day - he hopes he can persuade Bruce to make another surprise appearance.Tune in and listen to some brilliant tales about him and Bruce hanging out whilst we share some of his great music. For more information please visit

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01:09:02

S3, Ep 15: Dan French - come out tonight! The epic...

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2024/04/17

Frankfurt 1981 - the River Tour. 43 years ago this week. Our own Dan French gets an invite he can't refuse. 'Meet me in Frankfurt - I have a ticket for you' says a fellow fan. What happens next? Let's just say you couldn't make it up. No more spoilers, but let's just say that this story is legendary in E Street fan circles and we have finally persuaded Dan to recount those amazing few days. Jeff and Dan also conduct an E Street Shuffle for each other in between the

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01:07:16

S3, Ep 14: 2024 Tour start review and our Top 3 Albums

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2024/04/05

Jeff, Dan and Mike get together in the cafe to have a good old chinwag about the first 3 live gigs of 2024 in Phoenix, Las Vegas and San Diego. Also in this episode, we each choose our Top 3 Bruce albums of all time and our favourite track from each of those albums. Rosie cooks up a couple of specials to keep the boys well fed. What do you think of our choices? What would your Top 3 be? Let us know and we'll give you a shout-out. --- Send in a voice message:

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01:14:17

S3, Ep 13: Barry Schneier - May 9 1974 - the night...

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2024/03/22

May 9 1974 - Bruce Springsteen performed a show that is considered to be a watershed moment in his career. A local photographer, Barry Schneier, had seen Bruce perform a few months earlier and suggested to the promoter that Bruce should open for Bonnie Raitt that night at The Harvard Square Theatre, Cambridge, MA. The promoter agreed and Bruce was booked in to perform at short notice.Also in the audience that night was Jon Landau, a music critic for Rolling Stone and The Real Paper. What Jon

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01:02:58

S3, Ep 12: Jeff Molenaar - 'Sherry Darling' changed...

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2024/03/08

When Dutch superfan Jeff Molenaar heard 'Sherry Darling' playing on Ally McBeal many years ago, it began a lifelong obsession with following Bruce on tour. Jeff tells the story of how pure persistence meant that 'Annie and her guy' not only got a mention at the iconic Leeds Arena gig - but they got a very special and rare song played for them by Bruce.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeff-matthews4/message

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00:57:26

S3, Ep11: Vini 'Mad Dog' Lopez - The First Beat On E...

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2024/02/23

In part 2 of our chat with Vini 'Mad Dog' Lopez, we cover the recording of the second Bruce Springsteen album, the break up from the band, golf, Steel Mill Retro and the various reunions with Bruce and the band over the last decade or so.Entertaining and engaging as ever - Vini regales stories from his lifelong career in Rock and Roll and we make sure he partakes in our very own E Street Shuffle challenge. Enjoy and don't forget to leave us a nice review if you liked this double

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01:02:15

S3, Ep 10: Vini 'Mad Dog' Lopez visits the Cafe - Part 1

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2024/02/16

The founding member of the E Street Band. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. Do I have to say his name? It's only Vini 'Mad Dog' Lopez in the Cafe to join Jeff for a chat about the early years up to and including the recording of the first album. As you can expect, this episode is crammed full of epic Jersey Shore tales from the 60s up to 1973. Part 2 is in production and covers the recording of The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle and the 'ups and downs' thereafter. Strap

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01:08:13

S3, Ep9: The E Street Cafe Quiz

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2024/02/09

Mike 'Mikipedia' Saunders and co-host Dan French compete in a winner-takes-all quiz in the E Street Cafe. Suitably refreshed for the event - the two adversaries go head to head on their specialist subjects. Who will win the BIG prize - a fresh cinnamon bun freshly served by Rosalita. If you're in the car - wind down your windows and let the wind blow back your hair as you join in and shout the answers out. If you're in the comfort of your own home, grab yourself a pen and paper and

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00:47:43

S3, Ep 8: Jean Mikle - Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2024/01/26

Meet Jean Mikle, possibly the hardest working lady on the New Jersey shore. Not only does Jean have a day job as a reporter with the Asbury Park Press, but sh is busy on the board with The Light of Day foundation and the Asbury Angels. Oh and she also runs guided tours of famous Springsteen sites in New Jersey with her good friend Stan Goldstein. In this episode, Jean recounts her memories back to 1978 and her first Bruce concert, and we also talk about her 2024 tour hopes. --- Send in a voice

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01:05:15

S3, Ep7: Jesse Jackson - meet the Podfather

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2024/01/12

Warning - 3 podcast hosts on 1 episode. This could get messy! Seriously, Jesse Jackson, podcaster extraordinaire, joins us in the cafe for a good old natter about some of his favourite podcast moments from Set Lusting Bruce, and his early musical memories. And if Jesse ever invites you to a night out at the casino - don't turn him down. Check out Set Lusting Bruce wherever you pick up your podcasts. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:55:31

S3, Ep6: Light of Day Special - On the Road

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2024/01/01

After the exertions of the staff Christmas party, we manage to escape the frivolity of the E Street Cafe and 'hit the road' to record the podcast's first roving report, on the Light of Day gig in Leicester. Jeff chats backstage to Carol Messenger, Jersey Budd, Sally Barker, Joe D'Urso, James Maddock, Williams Honor, Rob Dye and Tom Brooksby to find out what brings them to rural Leicestershire on a cold December night! For more information about the great work of Light of Day

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01:07:00

S3, Ep5: Christmas in the E Street Cafe

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2023/12/15

Whilst Rosie, Weak Knees Willy, Sloppy Sue, Mary and the cafe staff are partying away - your trusty hosts Jeff, Dan and Mike - man the fort to bring you some of their favourite E Street related songs. We also hear from some of our past guests and we narrowly avoid being hit on the head by a falling bauble from the cafe Christmas tree. Get your sherry and mince pies out, pull up a seat and join us for some festive cheer. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:58:48

S3, Ep 4: Meet Mr Badlands - Phil Jump

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2023/12/01

When Phil started selling records in Evesham market with his late brother Steven 38 years ago, little did he realise that he would still be happily running Badlands today. Not only do Badlands sell records, but they provide tickets and packaged tours to Springsteen shows in Europe and the US. In this episode, Phil joins Jeff and Dan in the cafe to reminisce over the last 38 years. Sloppy Sue messes up again - and almost wipes Peppie (the Cafe dog) out too. For more information - visit

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00:53:48

S3, Ep 3: Maggie Powell - Messin' with the Jukes

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2023/11/24

Maggie Powell first heard Born to Run in 1975 on BBC Radio 1's breakfast show. The impact on her musical interest and subsequent fandom was immense. Not just Bruce, but all things E Street related and beyond. Originally from Scotland, but now living in Germany, Maggie walks us through her musical journey and gives us an insight into the legendary Jukestock convention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeff-matthews4/message

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01:16:00

S3, Ep2: Bruce and Elvis on the same podcast - almost!

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2023/10/28

Mark A Wright is a natural born performer. He is widely known to the Bruce community for his brilliant cover versions of Bruce's songs - and not all the obvious ones! He has performed at Bruce pre-show parties and Light of Day. Not only that, but he has an 'Elvis sings the Boss' act and many other guises. He is also a singer-songwriter. Mark is a wonderful guest and our staff really enjoyed Mark's musical performance live in the cafe. Pour yourself a ginger ale or some Bruce Juice

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00:54:13

S3, Ep1: Slane Castle 1985 - our story

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2023/10/20

Slane Castle in Ireland in 1985 was a first for Bruce on many fronts. It was also a trip that will live with our intrepid podcast hosts (and 12 other fellow travellers) for the rest of our lives. The trip was filled with mishap, adventure, danger and a lot of fun. Well, it is Ireland - we wouldn't expect any less. Tune in for a bag full of stories from 38 years ago that will make you cringe and laugh at the same time. Glory Days indeed. Oh, and don't spill your Guinness. --- Send in a

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01:06:29

S2, Ep 12: Lauren Onkey on Dave Marsh - Hearing Born...

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2023/09/22

Lauren Onkey has probably one of the most respected CVs/ résumés in the music industry. Not only has she interviewed The Boss online a couple of years ago, but she was asked to write the introduction to Dave Marsh's new book 'Kick Out The Jams.' In fact if it wasn't for Dave's encouragement all those years ago - Lauren's career may not have taken the turn it did. In this episode, with the help of Rosalita and the new staff plying Lauren with ice-cold beers, she tells Jeff

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00:52:34

S2, Ep 11: Ken Rosen - Bruce blogger extraordinaire

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2023/09/08

Ken Rosen is the author and creator of the Bruce Springsteen blog - EStreetShuffle.com In this episode Ken tells us that his wife was the inspiration for him starting the blog. Well, kind of! She was fed up of him recounting Bruce stories over dinner, so asked him 'Why don't you start a Bruce blog?'. Now that Mr and Mrs Rosen talk about normal things over dinner, he has fresh vigour and energy to put out daily postings that, for E Street fans, are absolutely riveting. Rosie gets the

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01:01:06

S2, Ep 10: Jake Clemons played in my Living Room

The E Street Cafe Podcast ·

2023/08/25

In 2015, Jake Clemons played a very intimate and special gig in the tiny front room of Deirdre and Saoirse Houston's house on the west coast of Ireland. 37 very lucky people (and a cat) were there that night as Jake pulled up in his small red rental car and proceeded to unload his saxophone and guitar. That night will stay with those lucky 37 people forever - especially as they were required to collectively help out on one song! Tune in to find out the full story of that wonderful night in

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