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80's music, Springsteen tribute at Penn's Peak

It's a great weekend for pop music at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe.

Tonight, the band Jessie's Girl will be on stage at 9 p.m., with its "Back to the 80's" show. Opening will be Hugo, who play's Journey's Steve Perry in the tribute band Voyager.Then tomorrow night, making a return to the area's largest entertainment venue is "Bruce in the

U.S.A.," which is a Bruce Springsteen tribute.Jessie's Girl is based in New York City and has a large repertoire of songs including "Thriller," "Pour Some Sugar On Me," "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," "Working for the Weekend," and, of course, "Jessie's Girl."For the diehard Bruce Springsteen fan, Bruce in the

U.S.A. is considered an event you must attend.Born on the Las Vegas strip in 2004, Bruce In The USA debuted at the Aladdin Hotel and Casino's "V Theatre."The band, which is led by Matt Ryan from the world famous "Legends in Concert," is a note perfect and visually accurate recreation of Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band.Matt can portray "The Boss" like no one else, and considering his amazing likeness to the real Bruce Springsteen, this show is a must see. The fans say that not only does Matt look like Bruce, but he sounds just like him too.As for the E. Street Band members, they are seasoned world class professional musicians from acts such as Meatloaf, Blue Oyster Cult, Joe Cocker and even The Temptations.Clarence Clemons himself even joined the band on stage one night claiming that the show was the greatest tribute he has ever seen.The schedule for upcoming Penn's Peak shows is as follows:ScheduleFebruary• 22 - Back to the 80's Show with Jessie's Girl, 9 p.m. Opening act Hugo. Tickets $22.• 23 - Bruce in the USA, 8 p.m. Tickets $17 advance, $22 day of show.March• 2 - Changes in Latitudes, America's Premier Jimmy Buffet Tribute, 8 p.m. Tickets $15 advance, $20 at door.• 8 - Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot, 8 p.m. Tickets $17 advance, $22 day of show.• 9 - Queensrÿche with Bang Tango, 8 p.m. Tickets $30 advance, $35 day of show.• 23 - Bobby Vinton, 8 p.m. Tickets $35 and $40.• 27 - Gary Allan, 8 p.m. Tickets $45 (standing room at stage) and $40.April• 5 - Satisfaction, the Ultimate Rolling Stones Tribute, 8 p.m. Tickets $15 advance, $20 day of show.• 19 - Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, 8 p.m. Tickets $22 advance, $27 day of show.• 26 - Jamey Johnson, 8 p.m. Tickets $35 PIT (standing room only) and $30.• 27 - Get the Led Out, Saturday,8 p.m. Tickets $33 PIT (standing room only at stage), $28, and $23 (standing room only back of hall).May• 3 - Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy, 2013 Twist of the Wrist World Tour, 8 p.m. Tickets $22 advance, $27 day of show.• 4 - Tanya Tucker, 8 p.m. Tickets $29 and $34.• 31 - Skid Row - United World Rebellion Tour with guests Saliva and L. A. Guns, 8 p.m. Tickets $24 advance, $29 at the door.June• 7 - Rockapella, 8 p.m. Tickets $25 and $20.• 14 - The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute, 8 p.m. Tickets $24 advance, $29 at door.• 20 - The Zombies, 8 p.m. Tickets $22 advance, $27 day of show.• 27 - Happy Together Tour 2013 - The Turtles with Flo & Eddie; Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night; Gary Puckett & the Union Gap; Mark Lindsay, former lead singer of Paul Revere & the Raiders, and Gary Lewis & the Playboys, 8 p.m. Tickets $39 and $44.July• July 12 - 7 Bridges, The Ultimate Eagles Experience, 8 p.m. Tickets $17 advance, $22 day of show.August• 22 - "The Grand Tour" George Jones' Farewell Tour to his Fans, 8 p.m. Tickets $55 and $65.October• 26 - Gordon Lightfoot's "50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour," 8 p.m. Tickets $42 and $37.Luncheon shows(Reservations required)• April 24 & 25 - RAGDOLL, A Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Doors open 11:30 a.m.; showtime 1 p.m.; lunch noon.• May 1 & 2 - The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Doors open 11:30 a.m.; showtime 1 p.m.; lunch noon.• May 7, 8, & 9 - Branson Fever - Country Roots Show, featuring Dave Rehrig of Twitty Fever, Harrold Ford of The Spirit of Johnny Cash and ClenRoy Geist as Crazy Elmer. Doors open 11:30 a.m., showtime 1 p.m., lunch noon.• May 14, 15, & 16 - King Henry and the Showmen - One More for the Road, The Farewell Tour, doors open 11:30 a.m., showtime 1 p.m.; lunch noon.• Sept. 17, 18 & 19 - The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. Doors open 11:30 a.m., showtime 1 p.m., lunch noon.• Oct. 1, 2, and 3 - The Swing Dolls - A Tribute to the Andrews Sisters and the McGuire Sisters. Doors open 11:30 a.m., showtime 1 p.m., lunch noon.• Oct. 15, 16, and 17 - King Henry and the Showmen - One More for the Road, The Farewell Tour. Doors open 11:30 a.m., showtime 1 p.m., lunch noon.• Oct. 24 - Real Diamond. Doors open 11:30 a.m., showtime 1 p.m., lunch noon.

Bruce in the U.S.A., a Bruce Springsteen tribute, will be featured at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe at 8 p.m. Saturday.