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Brooklyn NY, United States (2004 – present)
The Hold Steady is a Brooklyn-based rock band formed by vocalist/guitarist Craig Finn (ex-Lifter Puller) in 2004. Wanting to capture the sound of bands such as The Replacements and The Grifters, he recruited guitarist Tad Kubler (also ex-Lifter Puller), drummer Judd Counsell, and bassist Galen Polivka. In 2005 the band grew to include Franz Nicolay (of The World/Inferno Friendship Society) on keyboards and Bobby Drake took over on drums following Counsell’s departure.
Recording mostly live, the band released its debut, Almost Killed Me, on French Kiss Records in March 2004 and Separation Sunday a year later. In April 2006 the band signed to Vagrant Records and entered the studio on the 1st of May to begin work on their third record, Boys And Girls In America. Released in October, it was one of the most critically acclaimed records of 2006 and reached a much larger audience than its predecessors.
The band released their fourth album, Stay Positive, recorded again with Boys And Girls In America producer John Agnello. Nicolay left the group and on May 4, 2010 the band released their fifth studio album, Heaven Is Whenever, recorded with producer Dean Baltulonis.
On July 15, 2008, Stay Positive was released. It debuted at #30 on the Billboard 200. It debuted on the UK Album Chart at #15 on July 20, the third-highest new entry. It ranked #1 on the UK Indie Chart. The album was named the best of 2008 by Entertainment Weekly. The song “Constructive Summer” was number 56 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008.
Recording mostly live, the band released its debut, Almost Killed Me, on French Kiss Records in March 2004 and Separation Sunday a year later. In April 2006 the band signed to Vagrant Records and entered the studio on the 1st of May to begin work on their third record, Boys And Girls In America. Released in October, it was one of the most critically acclaimed records of 2006 and reached a much larger audience than its predecessors.
The band released their fourth album, Stay Positive, recorded again with Boys And Girls In America producer John Agnello. Nicolay left the group and on May 4, 2010 the band released their fifth studio album, Heaven Is Whenever, recorded with producer Dean Baltulonis.
On July 15, 2008, Stay Positive was released. It debuted at #30 on the Billboard 200. It debuted on the UK Album Chart at #15 on July 20, the third-highest new entry. It ranked #1 on the UK Indie Chart. The album was named the best of 2008 by Entertainment Weekly. The song “Constructive Summer” was number 56 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008.
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O1234567891011 wrote:
The Hold Steady's Tad Kubler at STONES FEST 2012 http://www.last.fm/event/3179410+Stones+Fest+2012
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Finalstraw23 wrote:
I feel like this band actually is "Party Rock".
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nigel_vs_shark wrote:
Just remembered that song Craig did with Haze XXL several years ago, and it makes me wish he'd had a noise rock side project, because that shit's AWESOME.
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Under_Radar_Mag wrote:
Check out our review of Clear Heart Full Eyes: http://www.undertheradarmag.com/reviews/clear_heart_full_eyes_craig_finn_review/
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TrebuchetUK wrote:
Album launch and in-store performance at Rough trade tomorrow (Wed. 25th Jan). Details: http://www.trebuchet-magazine.com/index.php/site/event/craig_finn_rough_trade_east/
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total_stranger wrote:
it's great to see you're still into bars^^
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Fffan807 wrote:
I go on ridiculous binges with bands where I listen to their entire discography nonstop for about 4 months. These guys are my current binge, and I gotta say, it's been a pretty fucking great couple of months.
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Skuzzie wrote:
Sweet Part of the City is freakin' awesome
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Hotkitty70 wrote:
Wishing I had wings to fly to Portland and see them!
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THEMARD wrote:
Craig defiantly knows how to get the audience into his act, spectacular last night at Treasure Island. First time seeing them live and not going to be the last, loved it!
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GentleTime wrote:
'One for the Cutters' is the 4th greatest song of Fall http://thehammockreview.wordpress.com/2011/10/16/a-modern-gentleman%e2%80%99s-guide-to-13-top-ten-fall-anthems/
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crob3888 wrote:
10 million plays! Band deserves it. So excited to see them in LA on Oct 15.
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Boosh1988 wrote:
Sometimes I get bowled over with love for this band, and just have to lie down in bed, listening to them through headphones in the dark, goosebumps rolling up and down my arms as wave after wave of Killer Parties washes over me like elixir.
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juepucta wrote:
alternative and indie are both as useless - they mean nothing an everything
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Coolbutlame wrote:
Am I the only one who thinks that the indie rock tag is kinda inappropriate for these guys? I mean alternative and rock i can see, but indie rock is a big stretch.
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Jacob_Grimm wrote:
Two blogspam shouts. This shoutbox is going places.
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hugogeerts wrote:
Killer Parties!
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YorkNew wrote:
Work at the mill until you die, work at the mill and then you die.
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firecracker_oOo wrote:
true love
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generataur wrote:
@x2zero Who hates Hold Steady? No one in their right mind.
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Tad Kubler to Perform at Petty Fest 2011
5 Oct 2011 | from theholdsteady.net
Tad Kubler is one of the special guest performers at Petty
Fest 2011 tonight at the Music Hall of Williamsburg and tomorrow at
the Bowery Ballroom. Check it out!
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Craig Finn to Perform on John Wesley Harding’s Cabinet Of Wonders at City Winery
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The Hold Steady in Orono, ME on 09/03/11
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Tad Kubler to Perform at Dylan Fest 2011
25 May 2011 | from theholdsteady.net
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