Bruce Springsteen Tribute Drive-In Concert At Union County VoTech

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The Union County Freeholders present the Bruce Springsteen tribute band, the BStreet Band, who will play a free drive-in concert on Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Union County Vocational Technical Schools Campus on 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains.

Ray Andersen and Friends will open the show, which is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in attending must reserve a spot for the free show online at ucnj.org/concert-register . First-come, first-served. The registration link goes live on Tuesday, Sept. 8, beginning at 9 a.m.

"As so many New Jersey residents do, I enjoy the music of Bruce Springsteen, and the BStreetBand presents a compelling and enjoyable show," said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. "We encourage our residents to come out for a free night of entertainment and great music in a safe setting."

Social distancing rules will be in effect at the show including:

• No walk-ups, bikes or chairs are permitted
• Vehicles will be arranged at least 6 feet apart with adequate social distancing.
• Port-o-johns and wash stations will be available.
• Masks will be required when using the port-o-johns.
• Attendees must stay in their vehicles (unless they need to use the port-o-johns).
• Those who are attending can bring their own food, and non-alcoholic drink. Alcohol is prohibited.

The BStreetBand, formerly known as “Backstreets,” claims to be the first band in the world to do a unique tribute to a live performer, beginning in 1980 with their first show in Asbury Park. There are now an estimated 140,000 tribute bands following their lead and performing all over the world.

For more information on the BStreetBand, visit bstreetband.com.

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