A year after rocking New Jersey, Springsteen heads to Philadelphia

Bruce Springsteen is ready to rock Philadelphia.

Just as he did New Jersey a little less than a year ago.

Springsteen and the E Street Band are scheduled to bring their tour to Philly's Citizens Bank Park, the home of the Phillies. The first concert is set for Wednesday, another on Friday.

Last year, we were gearing up for his return to New Jersey when he played three shows at MetLife Stadium.Here's a look back at the great shows the band put on at the end of the summer of 2023, as covered by Asbury Park Press reporter Chris Jordan:

Greetings from MetLife: Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band rock NJ

Summertime is the right time to see Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in New Jersey. The Boss and company began their three-night stand at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Wednesday, Aug. 30, with an uplifting, rocking, partying and, at times, poignant performance. “Hello, New Jersey!” said the Boss when he came on stage. “Glad to be with my people!” Read more

Check out which songs Springsteen played at Friday's MetLife concert

The Bruce Springsteen classic “Spirit in the Night” made its tour debut at the E Street Band's second of a three-show run, Friday, Sept. 1, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band at MetLife brings more thrills

Bruce Springsteen needed help. “We're here tonight to bring the life out of you and we want to get the life out of you, that's right!” said Springsteen while introducing “Mary's Place” at the Friday, Sept. 1 E Street Band concert at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. “Because I want to live in the land of living but I can't get there by myself.” Read more

What did Bruce Springsteen play at the MetLife finale? Find out here

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band delivered a rare performance of the classic “Jungleland” at their Sunday, Sept. 3 show at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Read more

Bruce Springsteen rocks, and gives dating advice, at MetLife Night 3

After nearly three hours of heart-shaking and pants-quaking rock and soul music at Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's Sunday, Sept. 3 concert at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, fans got a bonus from the Boss: Dating advice.

6 moments you might have missed at MetLife during Springsteen shows

There were spirits in the night and magic at MetLife Stadium for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's three-show run on Wednesday, Aug. 30; Friday, Sept. 1; and Sunday, Sept. 3. But not all the magic took place on stage at the East Rutherford venue. Here are some magical moments you might have missed.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: A year after rocking New Jersey, Springsteen heads to Philadelphia