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In another chapter of the story of fans meeting Bruce at book store appearances, Jesse is joined by Amy Cavanaugh. She shares her Springsteen story where she shares his birthday, her dancing with Bruce during She’s the One before Courtney Cox was even born and her passion for going to see live music.   Amy shares her experience of meeting him and what her message was to Bruce during her six seconds.     Amy’s Facebook account https://www.facebook.com/amyrmaid923?fref=ts Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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SLB Book 4 Jeannie It’s time for another episode talking to a fan that got to meet Bruce during one of his book appearances.  In today’s episode Jesse is joined by Jeannie Fino.  She shares about taking her daughter to her first show and how she wrote a thank you letter to Bruce that she was able to drop off at the signing.  She also talks about her photo not coming out and getting a 2nd photo taken! Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Jeannie Fino Twitter - @JeannieFino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Loka 20161h 11min

SLB Book 3 – Stan  We continue our series of episodes featuring fans who got to attend one of the Bruce book signings.  In today’s episode Jesse is joined by Bruce historian and Jersey Tour Guild Stan Goldstein.  Stan shares how he was lucky enough to get tickets for not one but two book signings as well as Bruce’s appearance in New York. Stan’s Twitter @Stan_Goldstein Njrockmap.com Jesse Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Loka 201641min

SLB Book 2 – Trudie  In our 2nd episode talking to Bruce fans who got to see Bruce during his book appearances, Jesse is joined by Trudie Coleman.  Trudie does a great job of representing the west coast and  more “seasoned” fans.  They also talked about her seeing the Beatles live and their mutual love of the great Harry Chapin. Trudie Twitter @trudeball Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In the first of several Bruce bookstore appearances, Jesse is joined by Kathy Esposito.  Kathy shares her Springsteen story and the special message she wanted to tell Bruce during her “six seconds of contact.”   Kathy’s Twitter @jerseykathy31  Jesse Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep 68  Joyce New York Serenade - Set Lusting Bruce   In this week’s episode Jesse is joined by blogger Joyce Bassett.  They talk about Joyce’s blog, her Springsteen journey and how her husband has been her good companion on this part of the ride!   Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Joyce Twitter @joyceB10Bassett Joyce blog - https://brucespringsteenserenade.wordpress.com/author/joycebassett/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep 67 Jay Thunder Road - Set Lusting Bruce In today’s episode of Set Lusting Bruce Jesse and 3 time guest Jay Armstrong take a trip down Thunder Road.  Jay brings his background as a English teacher and as a writer to explore one of Bruce’s most popular songs. Jay and Jesse consider Thunder Road to be a modern classic both as a song and as a poem.  Robert Frost, Romeo and Juliet, and the movie Notting Hill are just some of the references that are brought up in the discussion.  Jay also pops Jesse’s bubble and points out that Jesse’s been listening to the song wrong all his life!  Robert Frost The Road Not Taken https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUaQgRiJukA   Bruce singing Thunder Road for 40 years https://vimeo.com/156947207   Jay’s website - http://writeonfighton.org/ Jay’s Twitter @writeonfighton        Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Loka 20161h 28min

Ep 66 Cyrus Set Lusting Bruce   This week Jesse is joined by Professor of Political Science Cyrus Ernesto Zirakzadeh.  Ernie (as his friends call him & I’m honored he included me in that list) wrote a paper called “Bad Lands and Good Lovin’: Bruce Springsteen and the American Pastoral Tradition” which discusses Bruce’s music and the themes covered in those messages.  They do share Ernie’s Springsteen journey and why waiting on a Sunny Day has a special meaning for him and his bride.   If you want to give Ernie feedback on his thoughts please reach out to him at capeern@gmail.com As always you can reach the show at SetLustingBruce@gmail.com Jesse twitter @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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