They didn’t do it, but they’re paying the price. A New Jersey rock band that plays Bruce Springsteen’s hit songs has reportedly been dropped by a Jersey Shore bar from a performance scheduled for May 30.

NJ.com reported that recent comments from Springsteen, the Oscar- and Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, about President Donald Trump were too much for the bar to bear.

The local band, No Surrender, was told by the bar owner that his patrons would not appreciate a show focused on Springsteen’s work. He reportedly said his clientele stands for the national anthem, indicating Springsteen’s criticism of Trump could create problems.

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