Springsteen To Blitz Obama Campaign Trail

Does this bus stop between 20^th and 22^nd Streets?

By Fred Mills

With yesterday's entertainment news about Bruce Springsteen's slated half-time show for the 2009 Super Bowl still fresh in fans' minds, now comes word from the political realm that the Boss is gearing up for some major Obama-rama.

On October 16, the day after the final Obama-McCain debate, Springsteen and Billy Joel will put on a joint benefit concert dubbed "Change Rocks" at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom. Ticket cost? A mere $500 for nosebleed seats, but if you have $10,000 laying around you might be able to do a little better.

The Obama camp has indicated the candidate will attend the show. Here's hoping nobody suggests that dumbass Brooks & Dunn song for Bruce and Billy to duet on.

Prior to that, however, Springsteen will appear this Saturday, Oct. 4, in Philadelphia, at an Obama rally and combined voter registration drive. It's to be located at the Ben Franklin Parkway between 20^th Street and 22^nd Street - perhaps the Boss can do a lyrically modified version of his song "Does This Bus Stop At 82^nd Street?" for the occasion - and since it's a rally and not a fundraiser, it's free. But organizers are suggesting that you sign up in advance either as a volunteer or obtain general admission ticket.

Go HERE for details, reportedly to be posted "soon."