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by Nate on 6/25/249:30 CLUB - WashingtonThe Hold Steady are the best band in the world. Go see them!
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THE HOLD STEADY IN CONCERT:
Anchored by a muscular classic rock base, Brooklyn's the Hold Steady masterfully tell stories of struggle and redemption, punctuating their thoughtful compositions with sing-along choruses and wailing organ playing. At their live shows, the band's boot-stomping heartland piano rock runs the full gamut of emotions, as frontman Craig Finn leads fans through the band's? catalog of narrative-based songs and poetry. With their newest album Teeth Dreams due out in 2014, fans can expect more fantastic performances from the band as they hit the road for an international tour in support of the release.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
After a 2003 viewing of The Band's seminal concert documentary The Last Waltz, Brooklyn musicians Craig Finn and Tad Kubler were inspired to create a group that would revive and update heartland rock. They immediately formed the Hold Steady, releasing their full-length debut Almost Killed Me the following year to a substantial amount of critical buzz. Since then, the band's no-frills approach to narrative-based rock has gained them a cult following, propelling several of their albums to chart in both the US and UK. In support of the 2014 release of their sixth studio album Teeth Dreams, the band will treat fans to another rousing string of shows as they hit the road for an international tour.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"Really tight show with a whole different feel for THS as this was the first time I saw them with no keyboard player. Great selection of songs from new album and some nice older tunes as well."
"I couldn't believe The Hold Steady was gonna play such an awesome small venue. I was a little nervous the show would suck because of the small room but nonetheless the venue was amazing as was the sound and the band."
"The Hold Steady blew me away Thursday night. The 3 guitar attack is amazing. Finn enjoys the hell out of himself on stage and they had my attention for the entire 2 hours they played. Best show I've seen in a few years."
The Hold Steady are the best band in the world. Go see them!
I've been following the band The Hold Steady for many years but more recently Craig's excellent solo work. Working in Boston, I saw there were still tickets left for Saturday night's show at the 9:30 Club, so I pulled the trigger to take a whirlwind trip to my hometown area of D.C. and back. I'm so glad I did. It was such a great show. I was able to work my way to the front of the stage and had such a blast. I totally recommend seeing The Hold Steady if you never have. They put on a great performance.
The band and lead singer, Craig Finn, have great energy on stage, involving the crowd with many songs. Seeing them live is the best.
... yeah I know that line's about Philly. But! The 9:30 club is a great venue and the Hold Steady are a fantastic live band. The crowd had excellent vibes, it was a wonderful experience
Fantastic shows, fantastic band, fantastic venues, fantastic fans!
Go see the Hold Steady. Show up for Built To Spill, 'cause they are great, too. What a great time at the Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas. Plenty of room to groove, easy access to the many bars located throughout the venue.
The Hold Steady delivered as always with a fantastic show. No matter how many times I see them they never get old.
The Hold Steady and Dillinger Four are amazing bands that are even better live. Great to see them in the Salt Shed too. Fantastic venue. Great sound and atmosphere. Great staff. I hope bands stop playing the damn House of Blues and start hitting great spots like the Salt Shed.
Dillinger Four were good. The Mountain Goats were amazing. The Hold Steady were great. Venue is solid. The sound could be a little better, and they are sticklers for not letting anyone up in the stands even with hundred of empty seats despite them needing to sit down because of health and age issues.
3rd time seeing them live, getting better every time