Youre used to hearing the sound of Bruce!

in giant, rock-friendly arenas all over the world.

People immediately sprang to their feet, clapping and hooting and snapping phone pics by the hundreds.

TIFF: ‘Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.'

Bruce Springsteen, in a scene from the documentary ‘Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.'

It was like seeing the Pope bless his congregation.

Ever wanted to play fly on the wall for a E Street Band rehearsal?

A few new additions fleshing out the roster need to figure out how to sync up with the veterans.

Everything starts out slow.

Its a perfect behind-the-scenes peek at how a legendary band gets themself back into fighting shape.

(Memo to Zimny: Release a five-hour,Get Back-stylecompanion doc thats just these guys rehearsing.

Wed watch that in a New Jersey second.)

Mortality is something very much on the 74-year-olds mind, for a number of reasons.

His mother had been in ill health for a long time anddied in February of this year.

Even though everyone is playing as amazing as they ever have, the band admits to feeling their ages.

WhenRoad Diarydevotes its time to fan testimonials and praising European audiences theyre so enthusiastic!

This is Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, in prime form circa 2024.