The Hold Steady

The Hold Steady is an American rock band based in Brooklyn 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, Finn 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.

Influenced by: The Replacements, The Grifters, Lifter Puller, The World/Inferno Friendship Society

Active:

2004-present

Scene:

Brooklyn/NYC (based); midwest roots

Side projects

• Lifter Puller
• The World/Inferno Friendship Society

• Balance & ComposureWed, Oct 28
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• Titus AndronicusSat, Aug 8
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• The HoldupFri, Sep 25
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• Robber RobberMon, Nov 16
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• House of HeavySun, Aug 16
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• flipturnSat, Sep 26
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• Night VersesFri, Oct 16
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• KEEPThu, Sep 17
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