A New Jersey bar owner, Tony Rivoli, decided to cancel a Bruce Springsteen cover band performance due to fears that the band would face backlash from his conservative clientele following Springsteen's recent political comments. Bandleader Brad Hobicorn expressed the cancellation affected their earnings, noting their intent to perform without political ties. Although Rivoli initially expressed the cancellation, he later stated he would allow the band to play despite their apprehensions about safety and the negative atmosphere. The incident highlights tensions between political expressions in music and local community sentiments.
Rivoli's initial concerns about a Springsteen tribute performance arose from belief that political remarks could alienate his predominantly conservative clientele.
Despite the controversy, Rivoli claimed he never officially canceled the performance, but his communications created doubts for the band and led to public cancellations.
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