{"id":40802293181,"date":"2026-03-04T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/news\/?p=40802293181"},"modified":"2026-03-05T09:08:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:08:34","slug":"santelli-talks-2026-bruce-springsteen-center-initiatives-in-radio-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/news\/santelli-talks-2026-bruce-springsteen-center-initiatives-in-radio-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Santelli Talks 2026 Bruce Springsteen Center Initiatives in Radio Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bob Santelli, executive director of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, was recently a guest on the \u201cAll Mixed Up\u201d radio show<\/a> hosted by Jim Monaghan on 101.5 WDHA-FM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the interview, Santelli previewed the upcoming fourth annual American Music Honors 2026<\/a>, taking place April 18, at Pollak Theatre. This year\u2019s honorees include Dr. Dre, Dionne Warwick, Patti Smith, The E Street Band, and The Doors. The event will also feature a special tribute to The Band. Santelli emphasized the Center\u2019s mission to honor the full spectrum of American music, from rock and soul to punk, hip-hop, and Americana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conversation also highlighted Bruce Springsteen\u2019s historic mid-70s performances at the Capitol Theatre during the \u201cBorn to Run\u201d era, featuring shows that helped cement both his national reputation and the venue\u2019s legendary status. The Center explores this defining moment in the \u201cBorn to Run at 50\u201d exhibit<\/a>, which runs through July 5, at the Passaic County Arts Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santelli concluded by discussing the Center\u2019s growing programming, including its popular Tuesday Night Record Club, and shared that a grand opening announcement is expected soon for the Center\u2019s new home on Monmouth University\u2019s campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full interview below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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