Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band took Washington D.C. by storm April 1^st at the Verizon Center. While it was a long wait for the concert to begin, when they finally took the stage everyone was excited and ready for a great show.

The Boss is famous for his long, incredible concerts where everyone walks out in a pure musical bliss. No one can put on a show like he does and the fans continue to come back for more.

“I’m not a huge fan of his new album. It was a pretty good song but he has better. It still started the show off on a good note though,” said Maria Stewart.

The first song at any concert sets the precedent for the rest of the event, and Bruce Springsteen always sets high standards. The Boss and his 17-piece E Street Band opened with “We Take Care of Our Own”, a new song of his, and the crowd really felt the energy that would last for the rest of the evening.

“The Boss always puts on high-energy, high-participation concerts. He played for three hours, can’t get better than that,” said Maria Stewart.

The concert lasted roughly three hours and the packed stadium stayed packed the entire time. With a set list including: “Wrecking Ball”, “Death in My Hometown”, “Born to Run” and many more, no one wanted to miss a minute of the action.

“One of my favorite songs that was performed was ‘Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out’ because it mentions Clarence and was basically a tribute to him. The crowd went crazy for two minutes,” said Maria Stewart.

While the concert was fantastic and unforgettable, something, or rather someone, seemed to be missing. Clarence Clemons, who passed away on June 19, 2011, was a key factor missing from the E Street Band. While no one can ever replace the Big Man on sax, his nephew Jake was there to fill the role and did a fine job doing so.

“Clarence lived a wonderful life… He loved the saxophone, loved our fans and gave everything he had every night he stepped on stage. His loss is immeasurable and we are honored and thankful to have known him and had the opportunity to stand beside him for nearly forty years,” Springsteen stated at the time of Clemons death.

No one goes to a Bruce Springsteen concert only for the music; there is a bigger impact behind his concerts. Fans go to see the family that has grown over the years because of the music and a bond that will forever be there. Bruce Springsteen’s concerts show a story and fans love seeing that.

“I will definitely be seeing them again because it’s been a tradition with my sister and I for 30 years and it is always a great show. Plus I love Max and the E Street band in general,” said Maria Stewart.

Many agree that if you get the chance to see The Boss, you should take up the offer. Washington, D.C. loved the show and so will every other city that the band hits on their 2012 tour. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band are guaranteed to put on an outstanding show every time.