This year’s New York Guitar Festival opened with The Nebraska Project, a free concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen‘s Nebraska album. Michelle Shocked, pictured above performing the title track, was among the participants.

Jesse Harris performing “Atlantic City”

Chocolate Genius Inc. performing “Johnny 99”

Vernon Reid and Dan Zanes performing “State Trooper”

Laura Cantrell performing “Used Cars”

— All photos by Chris M. Junior