Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ Rubber Soul album

Bruce will be giving the 1:00 PM plenary presentation on Friday, November 7, at the inaugural Everything Fab For Fest celebrating the 60^th anniversary of the Beatles Rubber Soul album. His A/V presentation shall explore how Capitol’s policy of reconfiguring the Beatles catalog led to the creation of a folk-rock album classic, the U.S. version of Rubber Soul. After his early afternoon presentation and book signing, Bruce will head to Newark Airport to catch a 6 ½ hour flight to San Diego. 

Everything Fab Four Fest is a three-day celebration of The Beatles’ legacy—centered around their transformative 1965 album Rubber Soul. Spizer, whose meticulous research and publications have shaped modern understanding of the band’s discography, joins a powerhouse lineup of musicians, authors, and cultural commentators for this immersive tribute to the Fab Four.

Special Guests Include:

• Max Weinberg (E Street Band) – In conversation with Bob Santelli, performing Beatles classics with The Weeklings, and hosting a meet-and-greet
• Jake Clemons (E Street Band) – Live performance with his band and a charity meet-and-greet benefiting the Light of Day Foundation
• Nellie McKay, Blac Rabbit, The Black Ties, and Magical Mystery Girls – delivering genre-spanning Beatles-inspired sets
• Jamie Bernstein, Rob Sheffield, Scott Freiman, Jude Southerland Kessler, and over 50 other Beatles experts

The festival is curated by Dr. Kenneth Womack, Monmouth University professor and host of the Everything Fab Four podcast, and presented by Wonderwall Communications and Salon, in association with the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music.

Expect concerts, conversations, multimedia presentations, and exclusive panels that explore Rubber Soul’s enduring influence on music and culture. Whether you’re a lifelong Beatles devotee or a curious newcomer, EF4 Fest promises a rich, resonant experience in one of America’s most storied music towns.

Tickets and full schedule available at the official EF4 Fest site.