Episode Details

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Denver-based Springsteen fan Tracey Konigsbauer, who grew up in Philadelphia and says Bruce has always been in her blood. Tracey shares her musical influences (soul, R&B, Prince, The Roots, classic hip hop, The Beatles), her own playing (saxophone inspired by Clarence Clemons, plus guitar), and her move to Colorado. She discusses how Tunnel of Love became her gateway to deeply absorbing Bruce’s lyrics, reflects on seeing Bruce seven times on the East Coast (including Meadowlands and Philly), and recalls an emotional 2012 Philly performance of “Jungleland” after Clarence’s passing as Jake Clemons took the solo. Tracey talks about Bruce and politics, songs she loves and chases, being moved by “I’ll See You in My Dreams,” her local music life in Denver, and answers the “Thunder Road” question: she doesn’t think Mary gets in the car.

00:00 Show Intro

00:48 Meet Tracey

02:38 Denver And East Coast Shows

04:43 Musical Roots And Influences

06:52 Moving Without A Network

10:36 Discovering Bruce Early

11:43 Tunnel Of Love Connection

14:37 Seven Shows And Favorites

16:17 Jungleland Without Clarence

18:08 Bruce And Politics

22:13 Songs That Matter Most

23:24 Top Bruce Picks

23:57 Shore Album Memories

24:40 Marys Place Porch Flashback

26:23 Husband Joins The Fun

28:36 Songs Still Chasing

29:39 Letter To You Grief

31:59 Concert Buddies And First Show

33:00 Red Rocks And Summer Shows

36:41 Sports Allegiance And Bruce Truce

39:19 Does Mary Get In

40:45 Final Thoughts And Real Estate

43:34 Podcast Farewell Message

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