Bruce in the USA

My wife and I are huge Springsteen fans and have seen the real Bruce many times so our expectations were minimal. However, we had an amazing time! The band had a ton of energy and played for 2.5 hours non stop! So much fun. We would definitely go and see them again!

Wow great time on Friday night! The Springsteen cover band played a lot of songs. The sax playing and guitar playing were awesome! "Bruce" had the voice and mannerisms down really well. The guy on keyboard did an outstanding job.!!! All the guys did! I hope to get to a real Springsteen concert someday, but this show quenched my thirst for now.! Great job guys. Also loved how they got the audience involved. If you did not go to this show you missed a good one!!

This show was amazing did not want it to end Sax player was great

This was a pleasant surprise on how good this show was. If you are looking to get your Springsteen "fix" in between concerts, you will not be disappointed. Not only did he look like Bruse, he sounded so much like him, it was unbelievable. The Sax player didn't have the deep voice like our Clarence, but he was still a heck of a Sax player. This group totally rocked the house all evening. It was a great night out.

If you're a fan of the "Boss" and he isn't touring, this is a must see show. Matt Ryan, not only looks like a 40 yr old Bruce, he sounds like Bruce AND he has Bruce's, mannerisms, moves and tics DOWN. ADD to that his on-stage co-horts are also look and sound alike versions of Clarence Clemmons and Little Stevie Van Zandt. Throw in the fact that these guys CAN PLAY their asses off and you have a 2 hour, rocking, rollicking, Bruce Springsteen sing along you will not forget. If these guys played their OWN stuff there is no doubt they'd have thier own recording contract. As it stands, I'm just glad I saw them strut their considerable talent and leave me smiling from ear-to-ear, hoarse from singing along and wanting more!

Good show the williamsburg music hall and the surrounding area was really cool. As for the show I must say I believe tramps like us (another bruce band) was a better show however the music was great and a good time was had at this show.

Bruce in the USA was great. However, the venue booked a group that was in HIGH SCHOOL to open. Although I can see that this was lucrative for the venue (as many high-school friends were there), this was not the kind of act that I expected or wanted to see when going to see a Bruce tribute band. (The first opening guitar player/singer was very good. The high school band was talented - but played songs that were obviiously written by a high school band.) The opening h.s. act made me decrease my rating. (My friend almost wanted to leave to get our money back when we were still listening to the h.s. band 1.5 hours after the show started.)

I took my Mom - she's a mega fan of Bruce (we saw him when i was about 14 in DC together -- she made me go hahahah!) She was disappointed for about 30 seconds when she realized it wasnt REALLY BRUCE. But once they started the show - she was blown away! (and so was I). She absolutely looooved every second of this show!! I took her right up to the front row and she was dancing and singing just like at the Born in the USA concert back in the 80's. She even said, this guy looks and sounds so much like Bruce its a little freaky -- lol. These guys love what they do - its evident! They make it so fun for everyone, they really get into it and that makes it so believable for everyone! I'd buy this bands CD if I knew where to get one! We are thinking this maybe a yearly Mother/Daughter night out! I hope they come back every year to Seacrets!! (Seacrets is awesome too BTW!!). Loved it!! If you are thinking about going, but not sure .... GO, you will not be disappointed!

awesome from the band to the bartenders and food all first class. Great customer service

looked and sounded just like Bruce! the band sounded great and played all fast songs!

Bruce in the USA was energetic and believable. The "Stevie VanSant" wannabe was good as was the "Clarence Clemons" immitator. The front man gave an adequate Bruce but they need to add songs from "The Rising" and "Magic" albums.

Concert was very good. Band is excellent. Saxophonist was great, as were other musicians. The resemblance to Bruce's singing is amazing. Matt put on an outstanding show. Movements and audience participation were not as dynamic as at a Bruce concert, but it may be easier to be dynamic when you have thousands of screaming fans cheering you on.

Fake Bruce only plays the hits; they're fantastic.

get better every year...might want to consider a larger venue

The show was classic Bruce. The band played like the E-Street band.

This show was well worth going to see. I have seen Bruce Springsteen 5 times and this show felt like I was actually at the real thing. The selection of songs played was great. The looked, acted and sounded like Bruce and the E Street Band. I would absolutely recommend this show to people if it was to come to this area again. Great night of entertainment.

Bruce in the USA would have been a whole lot better if the sound system wasn't so poor. Our seats were in the Grand Tier of the Springfield Symphony Hall, great seats for seeing the stage but terrible for the sound. The band was fantastic but really overpowered the voice of the singer. There were times that I actually couldn't make out any of the words coming out of his mouth. There was reverb on the mic but thankfully by the end of the show things had worked themselves out and the last 1/2 hour made up for the rest of the show. From where we sat we thought the performer really looked and acted like the real Bruce Springstein. Would definetly return for another performace but at a different venue. Symphony Hall should stick with the Symphony and leave Rock & Roll alone!!

The resemblance, in many ways, was unbelievable! They put on a great show and I look forward to seeing them again!

UNFORGETTABLE - JUST AS IF BRUCE WAS THERE! WOULD RECOMMEND THIS SHOW TO ANY SPRINGSTEEN FAN

EXCELLANT!! As good if not better than watching the real Bruce! Like going back in time to see him when he first was popular. This guy had all his moves and songs down and put on a performance that we will remember! Had people dancing in the isles, even the older senior crowd!

I thought he did a good job inpersonating Bruce, but he was very hard to understand on some songs, to close to the mike. I think he could have pumped up the crowd a little more , with more of Bruces famous songs. It was entertaining, but not exciting for me.

I think the band did a great job! At first I was skeptical, I'm a huge Bruce fan - but once they hit the stage all my worries disappeared and I really enjoyed the show. I think he should have announced like at the beginning - hey everyone feel free to get up and dance! I think everyone was afraid to be the first one to stand up and rock n' roll - when we finally did! It was great!

Excellent show, although I wish drums were not so loud.

If you are a fan of Bruce Springsteen, you WILL like this show. Matt looks, sounds and even laughs very much like the real "Boss". The band is a group of excellent musicians who have the songs down. And I mean GOOD! Except for the fact that there aren't 20,000 screaming fanatics there, you could almost forget it's not the real thing. I went expecting to hear more or less the Greatest hits album, and they opened with "Light of Day", did 3 songs off Greetings, and toss in "Jersey Girl" for good measure. "Jungleland" was spot on. ESPECIALLY the sax solo! If the real Clarence ever hangs it up, the real Bruce might just come and get his impersonator. The piano playing was also excellent (even if it wasn't a grand piano for Bruce to climb up on). The "Stevie" double plays the lead guitar parts and does them very well also. If there is a departure from the real thing, it is that Matt (who plays Bruce) doesn't play any lead solos on guitar, but that is really a visual, not musical, difference. Also, there was no "Nils" or "Patti", but the original seven piece lineup from Darkness and Born to Run. These guys sound great and look like they're having as much fun as the real E Street band does. I expected about an hour and a half, these cats did 25 songs in a little over 2 hours! I came away very impressed, and i have been to about 20 real Springsteen concerts since 1977.

Bruce in the USA was awesome, the band was great and the show - wonderful. The sax player was amazingt! The artist made you feel as if you were at a Bruce concert! it was a perfect night and for $10, how could you go wrong!

From the opening notes of 'Light of day" to the last note of " Rosalita" this tribute band was on fire. Being a huge Bruce Springsteen fan and having seen Bruce live many many times, I was skeptical about seeing a tribute band. But Matt (plays Bruce) and company really impressed the hell out of me. If Bruce ever did a set list like these guys did, any hard core fan would have thought they hit the jackpot. Many of the oldies but goodies were played to perfection and the saxophone player in his bright White suit could hit the notes on all the numbers. Biggest surprise was "blinded by the light" and "for you" . The most amazing song for me was " Jungleland". Note for note an almost perfect reproduction of the live version. Matt has Bruce's mannerisms down pat and the voice for most of the time is spot on. Very seldom is his voice off. If this band comes to your area, it is worth the trip. I was shocked that the crowd got into it so much (not a large crowd though) Many members in the audience were doing the same moves and responses that the crowds at a Bruce Springsteen show do. The crowd response was partly due to the great classic Springsteen songs , but more importantly the excellent execution of Bruce in The USA tribute bands performance.

I really enjoyed the show! It was a nice setting outdoors with plenty of space to dance! I really enjoyed the event and would definitly attend again!

If you like the 70s and 80s Boss Music, this a 'gotta see.' The sound is, dare I say it, dead on Bruce and the band. The dude even looks dead on Bruce. A GOTTA SEE!!!

This is our 3rd show at the Fraze this year, and was by far the most fun. The band was getting people up off their feet from the beginning. The Fraze had good intentions by placing chairs in front of the permanent seating, but the show would have taken off a lot sooner, if they left room for girls to dance and have fun. We would attend this show again next year!

This was the second time I went to see this band. They are simply fantastic!! I have never seen Bruce Springstein in person but my fiance has multiple times and he thinks this band is great!! The endurance level of this band is impressive and they sound like the real deal. I highly recommend you go see them.

I went to Bruce In The USA with zero expectations. I have seen the REAL Boss 40 plus times and have been an AVID fan since 1975. Never in my wildest dreans would I have seen myself going to a "fake Bruce" show (as we called it). But these guys were really amazing. They played a huge variety of Springsteen songs, all which were "dead on"... as close to sounding like Bruce without actually BEING Bruce. The band resembled the E Streeters which was fun and the lead singer has definitely done his Boss homework. He had voice inflections down pat, guitar and dance moves very similar. All in all it was a really fun night. When the skeptical crowd (me included) finally warmed up to the band, we all danced and sang. I give these guys a BIG thumbs up. They are certainly fans of the Boss himself and it shows in their performance.

Great music and fun time had by all. The sax was like champagne for the ears.

The show was really wonderful. I have been a Bruce fan since my high school days back in the 70s. Lots of great song choices and lots of energy. I would go again!!

We so enjoyed the music and venue! The band was so good, but the sax! The saxophone player was fantastic! We were dancing in the aisles and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

Bruce in the USA was a new experience for me, having only seen the Boss about. 20+ times, I had many reservations about the show! The Venue was big and you could walk around or sit if you wanted ! Very reasonably priced drinks! Now into Ryan and his band of characters...the band was actually very good, Clarence was "waxy" looking but did well with his sax! He didn't have the same coolness of Clarence but who expected him too? Bandana guy was good as Stevie! Bruce had me interested, he often was dead on, but sometimes tried too hard sometimes !!! However I have to applaud his song choices, unexpected surprises other than the hits I expected !!! Loved that!!

Tribute band was awesome!!!! The lead singer sounded incredible!!!!

Been to many Bruce shows this guy will get you in the Springsteen mood. Great energy got the crowd rocking and dancing. will go to see him again.

We got @ PENNS PEAK 6pm, ate a great dinner for 2 with drinks, went to the concert area 7:30-ish .... the band started @ 8pm and played until near 10:30pm and played a great SPRINGSTEEN and E STREET band collection of songs!! On a scale of 1 - 10, 10 being great, it was a 15!

The venue is nice, plenty of parking. We were able to eat in the restaurant before the show. The show itself was really good. Nice tribute to the Boss! Easy getting out when it was over.

Okay, it isn't Springsteen, but Bruce in the USA is a great alternative if Bruce and the E Street Band aren't in the area (and you don't want to pay for the real thing). They played for nearly 2 and a half hours and sounded great. Aura is a great place to see a show - not a bad seat in the house!

Third time seeing this band and the show was fabulous as expected. The lead singer looked and sounded just like Bruce Springsteen. His E Street Band were great as well. If you are or not a fan of Springtein, this is a MUST SEE show. The audience was singing to every song. Will definitely see them again.

I took three of my girlfriends (who all have February birthdays) to this concert and we all had a fabulous time. Not only does the singer strongly resemble "The Boss," but he sounds just like him. Everyone was up and dancing on the sidelines, laughing, clapping and having a crazy and wonderful time. Next year I plan to include the husbands/boyfriends and more friends altogether. I went home and ordered two additional Bruce CD's to my present collection. I would highly recommend attending this concert; the singer and his band were phenomenal!

If you can't afford Bruce, or you don't want to sit in the nose bleeds. This is the band to see. Affordable, up close and they sound great. If you close your eyes you wouldn't know the difference. In fact even with your eyes open they look the part. Great great show!

My forth time seeing them and each time I think they are the best they come back and amaze me again . Besides the music they have become great show man as well . You won t regret the experience .

Played a lot of great songs faithfully. It was great to sing along to.

These guys put on such a great show! So much fun!!

Great sound and a talented band!!! Lead singer was awesome!

I ve seen Bruce in the USA a few times and always make it a point to see them when they come to town. If you re a Springsteen fan, you have to see this show. Band plays for about 2.5 hours straight, similar to the Boss - you definitely get your money s worth! First time I ve been to this particular venue, and it didn t disappoint. Highly recommended.

We just saw this band in Niagara Falls and the show was awesome..We know these guys from years ago when we first saw them at UB...they sound so much like Bruce Springsteen that it's a treat to have them to see...We have traveled as far as NH to see them and all over the east coast...Soon Bruce will be retired but we will have these guys to fill the void.They are awesome...In Fact I told the Usher at Niagara Falls we follow these guys and when the show was over he said,"I know why you follow this band,they were awesome"..They are getting more and more popular as well.

Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. Awesome.

In my 70+ years I have seen literally thousands of live shows. This show may have been the best ever!

Outstanding show every year! We love to sing along and dance

great show, but only 90-mins. did a lot of oldies and b-sides u don't hear much anymore. killed "jungleland"

The band itself puts on a great performance. Musically it is a wonderful show. For an act that makes their living performing "Bruce" songs, the lead singer does not know the words to the songs well enough. He tends to mumble his way through and often sings the wrong lyrics. We have seen this act multiple times and the more I see the them the more I see the errors. I will not be going to see this act again at any venue. This last venue at the Music Box Supper Club in Cleveland was a smaller venue and it was just too obvious to me in that setting that Matt screwed up a lot. No longer a fan of Bruce in the USA.

Powerful sound, great sax player, close your eyes and it sounds like a real Bruce Springsteen show. Strongly recommend for all Springsteen fans, this show is a MUST SEE!

the venue here is always very comfortable and accommodating - but this guy is great - close your eyes and you'd think it was the real deal - very entertaining and will definitely go back and see him again - yes I've been to see the real Bruce - at Gillette Stadium and he was the size of a nickel in even what they considered great seats - he was fantastic no doubt but to see the real Bruce you have to go to venues so big that you don't really get the feeling it is real - but with this guy and in this venue - hey a great time is had by all !

Age does all in eventually. If you have seen a YouTube of a recent Springsteen concert then you can see that is true even for the Boss. Bruce in the USA recaptures the young, vital Springsteen. Musicianship of the entire band is extraordinary. Matt Ryan ("Bruce") sounds exactly like the young Springsteen. Show is 99% music and 1% chatting with the audience - perfect! We have seen this group four times, including two shows back-to-back, and loved them!

After being delayed 24 hours because of a bus break down Bruce in the USA took the stage. It was one of the best shows I've seen this year. It was full of energy and songs that rocked the house. I would see this show every time they are in the area.

The band and Matt were very talented and they're performance was extremely impressive. I would go to see them again.

Bruce in the USA rocks! Bruce battled through a cold and still rocked!

Amazing show , close your eyes and they are the real thing . Played for 2 1/2 hours straight . The lead singer had a cold and still sounded great and did not disappoint . The lead singer was great and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the band who were all amazing . Sax player didn't disappoint . I will see them every chance I get .

Fantastic as usual. At this point, I honestly enjoy going to Bruce in the USA versus seeing a Bruce Springsteen concert. Being in a club setting with everyone singing and dancing and hearing all the best songs - it doesn't get any better. Highly recommend!!!!

What a great show! They were spot on like Bruce and played a wide variety of tunes. Really mixed it up well and the musicianship was great! Highly recommend. They played for 2 hours 45 minutes straight! Great venue too!

The band was better then ever! I have seen them 3 times and this was the best. The crowd this time around was younger on average and with that comes the cell phones on all night, too busy texting and talking to appreciate the music. They just wanted to be there to get a buzz and jump up and down on the faster songs. They al talked through the quieter songs. I am not a die hard fan of Bruce's music but I do enjoy it and this was as close as you'll get to the real thing.

I have to admit, I was thinking this might be a little cheesy, but it wasn't in the least bit. Band was tight, sax player was amazing, guitarist was great and Bruce was Bruce. Great performance, lots of hits with lots of other songs mixed in. Played close to 3 hours. money well spent!

We saw him last year and the show was so good we decided to go back this year. Matt Ryan aka Bruce is awesome! Last year's show was a little longer than this years but the show was still about 2 1/2 hours. Will go back and see him again!

Generally did a good job. Tried a bit too hard with mannerisms but voice good. Should perhaps talk about the " Bruce impact" on music or his influences.

Can't get to a Springsteen show? This is the next best thing. The band looks and sounds like "The Boss and the E Street Band". The show was great! First time at this venue and I would suggest paying the extra $$$ fro the VIP seating.

Hands down the best cover band, of any artist, that I have seen. From start to finish we were rocking it out.

As a longtime Springsteen fan, I find this tribute band to be outstanding. Matt's voice, mannerisms and enthusiasm are spot on. The band is amazing. I have seen them 3 times now and will see them again.

The band was good, but the band was fake, why you dont put in the ad that its a trip band!!! I want my money back!!!

Really enjoyed the show and danced all night. Met some great people. It was a real mix of all age groups but that's what Bruce brings out so the cover band does as well. These guys are worth seeing anytime!

Every song was spot on! A true tribute to the Boss. High energy by all. Clarence, Little Stevie, Max, Roy, and the rest were unbelievable.

I have seen the real Boss about 8 times. This was the first time seeing Bruce in the USA. This is the best cover band ever. The lead ins to the songs sounded amazingly like the E Street Band. Only a few times did I think Bruce over did the New Jersey accent when he was talking. Songs were awesome...band was great. Can't wait to see them again!

Very good band. Played a lot of the more popular songs and played them well.

Bruce in the USA show was excellent, thought I was at an actual Bruce concert. The crowd was great and really participated!!!

Great show. Nice song set and the band sounded great.

It was great. My friends and I didn't really know what to expect and were a little apprehensive not to mention a little holiday burn out but the show and performances were out of this world! The venue couldn't have been more accommodating for our group of 4 considering we needed a handicap seating arrangement. The night was so much fun for us. What a stellar evening.

Music sounded very good and "Bruce" had all of Springsteen's mannerisms down. Very enjoyable way to spend a winter night in Milwaukee. Great setlist.

This is my second time seeing Bruce in the USA. Did not disappoint. The band has excellent musicians. "Bruce", while does not look exactly like Springsteen, has an amazing voice and has learned every Boss move and expression to the point you leave thinking you just saw the real thing. Plays all of Springsteen's greatest tunes, plus even ventured to play a few newer ones such as American Land and an Ohio favorite, Youngstown.

They played all of Bruce's hits. It was a lot of fun and "Clarence" was awesome!

It reminded me of going to see Bruce, it was a lot of fun.

The room was packed and everyone was dancing and singing with Bruce! It was a great evening of entertainment and excellent music from the entire band!

I am not sure what I expected before the show, I mean after all we are talking Springsteen - but I was not diappointed. His voice, his demeanor and personality was amazing. Had the crowd on their feet the whole night. Would love to see them again.

As tribute bands go, there are not many better than this! The sound is terrific, his song selection is great too. If you like Springsteen, it's a must see!

Fantastic shim. All the hits dead on impersonations. Plenty of energy can't wait till they come back to my area

Bruce in the USA did more than performed Springsteen hits (and not so hits). They displayed their musical abilities consistent with, if not better than any successful rock band. Each band member's experience and desire to display their skills was apparent throughout the show. It was clear that they wanted to be there and wanted the audience to leave with a memorable experience. Sound, visual, and venue was equally satisfying. Highly recommended!

Bruce in the USA, was very realistic, they announced that they play Bruce because they enjoy his music as much as us fans do. It showed. They not only sounded like Bruce but looked the part as well. The sax player was incredible and the whole band was tight!! If you enjoy rocking out to Bruce Springsteen, you will enjoy this show!!! I never give anything all five stars, but these guys deserve it!!!!!!!

Terrific, hard-rocking show with a nice mix of ballads for change of pace. "Bruce in the USA" has the sound down pat. Great musicians, esp the saxophonist, to back up the terrific vocals. Show was, predictably, too loud, and the sound guy turned up the volume for the last 15 minutes to truly painful levels. Otherwise a wonderful evening of music.

loud can be good - but not when it's dull muffled noise and even the percussion is whoosh of air more than the snap of a nice beat

The show was great with the music sounding just like the Boss! The lead singer's voice was muffled at times\u2026not sure if that was him or sound system but was good just the same. The saxophone player was outstanding.

I would recommend this show to anyone who likes/loves the music of Bruce Springsteen. Matt Ryan covers everything from the begining until "The Rising" album. This was the second time at this venue that I had the pleasure of seeing Bruce in the USA, and it was better than the first. A must see for any Bruce Springsteen fan.

Great time, great venue. If you close your eyes, you'll think it is BRUCE himself. Then open them, and this guy could be Bruce's younger brother! Great job. The sax man was outstanding.

Matt Ryan and the Band are fabulous - energy, personality and great music.

The show was fabulous! Please bring them back again soon.

Great concert, sounded just like Bruce! I would definitely recommend it!

I really didn't know what to expect when we purchased tix to this event, because, of course, nothing compares to a real Bruce concert....however, I was pleasantly surprised!!! This band was really good!!! From the way he dressed all the way down to Bruce's mannerisms!

Awsome show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would recommend to anyone..

What a gr8 time. Fun, well played rock & roll! Nice tribute to "The Big Man" as well.

My fault that I didn't see the fine print that this was a Bruce wannabe until after I bought the tickets. Yeah, you get what you pay for....but when I saw "the picture" of "Bruce" on the event I was "Bruce Struck" as I have been a Bruce fan for almost 40 years. The title of the tickets should have included this information to allow customers to easily and quickly understand that this was not a SPECIAL appearance of Bruce that as we all know does and can happen. Bummer.