The Hold Steady
Craig Finn's half-sung, half-spoken stories of bar regulars and burnouts, delivered over bar-band guitar with the volume up.
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About The Hold Steady
The Hold Steady is an alternative band from Brooklyn, NY, formed in 2003.
Craig Finn and guitarist Tad Kubler formed The Hold Steady in Brooklyn in 2003, having previously played together in the Minneapolis band Lifter Puller. Finn's lyrics follow a loose cast of recurring characters through Twin Cities parties, Catholic guilt and bad decisions, and he tends to talk his way through verses before the band lands on a chorus.
The arrangements lean on classic-rock guitar, with Franz Nicolay's piano and accordion a feature of the earlier records. "Boys and Girls in America" and "Stay Positive" are the albums most often cited, and the band plays multi-night residencies it calls Massive Nights.
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Is The Hold Steady playing any festivals?
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Is The Hold Steady on tour?
Yes. The Hold Steady has 4 shows listed, from Brooklyn, NY on Dec 2, 2026 to Brooklyn, NY on Dec 5, 2026.
Where is The Hold Steady from?
The Hold Steady is from Brooklyn, NY.
Who is in The Hold Steady?
The Hold Steady is Steve Selvidge, Franz Nicolay, Bobby Drake (drums), Craig Finn (lead vocals), Tad Kubler and Galen Polivka. Former members include Judd Counsell.
When did The Hold Steady form?
The Hold Steady formed in Brooklyn in 2003.
What was The Hold Steady's first album?
The Hold Steady's first album was Almost Killed Me (2004). The latest is The Price of Progress (2023).
What kind of music does The Hold Steady play?
The Hold Steady plays alternative, indie rock and heartland rock.