Citizens of the United States of America, make way for a true maverick. We're talking, of course, about Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , probably the best performer of live rock music the world has known, doggoneit. Bruce doesn't just talk the talk, he walks the walk too. And of late that walk has taken the form of a couple special gigs in support of the Obama-Biden campaign . Since we last checked in with him , Bruce has added two more such shows, and they're coming up fast [via Billboard.com ]. Following his previously reported acoustic set in Philadelphia tomorrow (October 4), the Boss will lay down the acoustic law for the Democratic presidential hopeful at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, on October 5. He'll then pack up and head off to Ypsilanti, Michigan's Eastern Michigan University for one more acoustic Obama show on October 6. Bruce sure never won "Miss Congeniality" on the live circuit, and I betcha these events will showcase the man's passion for a bipartisan fanbase and determination to lead Americans...in an ebullient "Born to Run" sing-along. Mr. Springsteen's good deeds don't stop there, though. As Billboard.com notes, he'll also join his wife and bandmate Patti Scialfa for the upcoming benefit concert "Stand Up for Heroes". The event takes place at New York City's Town Hall on November 5 as part of the New York Comedy Festival , and will raise money for the Bob Woodruff Family Foundation , which works ...
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