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Northern Voice
Footballguy
Franz Nicolay (keys) has left The Hold Steady. Not sure how I feel about this. He was a bit of a distraction live but I like what the keyboard/piano sounds added to their last 2 albums.
TheAristocrat
Footballguy
This actually bummed me out but I'm interested to see which way the band goes now.I thought he was excellent live. He poured me champagne on New Year's Eve at the House of Blues in Chicago a couple years back. I'll still follow him as a musician. He seems like quite the character.
Harry Manback
Footballguy
D_House
Footballguy
Nigel Tufnel
Footballguy
Music hates my town.
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
Harrisburg PA was already sold out
How about playing your hometown here, people?
How about playing your hometown here, people?
Disco Stu
Confirmed FBGal
Big red X.Just need better scene control GB.
Nigel Tufnel
Footballguy
Probably right.
D_House
Footballguy
Are you in NYC? If so, Ardsley NY looks much closer than Harrisburg. And New Haven is a 1 hour 40 minute ride on the MTA North away.This is an interesting group of cities that they are touring.Harrisburg PA was already sold outHow about playing your hometown here, people?
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
Rust Belt Tour 2010!Yeah, was a combination of location and datesI will be in Florida until April 12th, so the Harrisburg date was perfect, especially since buddies from Md wanted to see them also and HBurg was between usC'est la vieAre you in NYC? If so, Ardsley NY looks much closer than Harrisburg. And New Haven is a 1 hour 40 minute ride on the MTA North away.This is an interesting group of cities that they are touring.Harrisburg PA was already sold outHow about playing your hometown here, people?
HoldSteady
Footballguy
I really hope these guys come out West but I'd head back to Minneapolis to see them play First Avenue or hit Chicago. Haven't seen them since 2008(?) in Boulder and damn do I love seeing The Hold Steady live.
Report back, you lucky ones, about how they sound sans Franz.
Report back, you lucky ones, about how they sound sans Franz.
D_House
Footballguy
New Album "Heaven is Whenever" Available May 3 in the UK and EU / May 4 in the US
The Hold Steady recently put the finishing touches on ‘Heaven Is Whenever,’ their new album set for release May 4th on Vagrant Records and May 3rd on Rough Trade in the UK and EU. The album was produced by Dean Baltulonis, who engineered the band’s ‘Almost Killed Me’ and produced ‘Separation Sunday,’ and was recorded at Dreamland Recording Studios in Upstate NY and Wild Arctic Studios in Queens, NY, with mixing also happening at Wild Arctic.
Singer Craig Finn says ’Heaven Is Whenever’ is about “embracing suffering and finding reward in our everyday lives.” Piano and keys take a backseat to guitar on the new record, which also gets production help from guitarist Tad Kubler.
Recorded in several smaller sessions spread out over a long period of time, the songs on ‘Heaven Is Whenever’ received the benefit of being tested on the band’s recent tours. As Finn says this allowed them to “see what was working and what wasn’t. I believe this record benefits from us working at a more deliberate pace.”
The tracklisting for Heaven Is Whenever is:
1 The Sweet Part of the City
2 Soft in the Center
3 The Weekenders
4 The Smidge
5 Rock Problems
6 We Can Get Together
7 Hurricane J
8 Barely Breathing
9 Our Whole Lives
10 A Slight Discomfort
See The Hold Steady perform songs from Heaven Is Whenever and more at the dates below:
April 2nd Ardsley, NY LIFE the place to be
April 3rd New Haven, CT Toad's Place
April 5th South Burlington, VT Higher Ground
April 6th Northampton, MA Pearl Street
April 7th Albany, NY Norris Auditorium
April 8th Woodstock, NY Bearsville Theater
April 9th Jermyn, PA Eleanor Rigby's
April 10th Syracuse, NY The Westcott Theater
April 12th Rochester, NY The Club at Water Street Music Hall
April 13th Cleveland, OH Beachland Ballroom
April 14th Pittsburgh, PA Diesel Club Lounge
April 15th Morgantown, WV 123 Pleasant St.
April 16th Harrisburg, PA Appalachian Brewing Company
May 5th Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theatre
May 6th San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
May 29th George, WA Sasquatch
June 12th Newport, Isle of Wight Isle of Wight Festival
June 14th Paris, FR Fleche D'Or
June 21st Amsterdam, NL Melkeg
June 22nd London. UK HMV Forum
Jun 26th Manchester, UK Academy 2
The Hold Steady recently put the finishing touches on ‘Heaven Is Whenever,’ their new album set for release May 4th on Vagrant Records and May 3rd on Rough Trade in the UK and EU. The album was produced by Dean Baltulonis, who engineered the band’s ‘Almost Killed Me’ and produced ‘Separation Sunday,’ and was recorded at Dreamland Recording Studios in Upstate NY and Wild Arctic Studios in Queens, NY, with mixing also happening at Wild Arctic.
Singer Craig Finn says ’Heaven Is Whenever’ is about “embracing suffering and finding reward in our everyday lives.” Piano and keys take a backseat to guitar on the new record, which also gets production help from guitarist Tad Kubler.
Recorded in several smaller sessions spread out over a long period of time, the songs on ‘Heaven Is Whenever’ received the benefit of being tested on the band’s recent tours. As Finn says this allowed them to “see what was working and what wasn’t. I believe this record benefits from us working at a more deliberate pace.”
The tracklisting for Heaven Is Whenever is:
1 The Sweet Part of the City
2 Soft in the Center
3 The Weekenders
4 The Smidge
5 Rock Problems
6 We Can Get Together
7 Hurricane J
8 Barely Breathing
9 Our Whole Lives
10 A Slight Discomfort
See The Hold Steady perform songs from Heaven Is Whenever and more at the dates below:
April 2nd Ardsley, NY LIFE the place to be
April 3rd New Haven, CT Toad's Place
April 5th South Burlington, VT Higher Ground
April 6th Northampton, MA Pearl Street
April 7th Albany, NY Norris Auditorium
April 8th Woodstock, NY Bearsville Theater
April 9th Jermyn, PA Eleanor Rigby's
April 10th Syracuse, NY The Westcott Theater
April 12th Rochester, NY The Club at Water Street Music Hall
April 13th Cleveland, OH Beachland Ballroom
April 14th Pittsburgh, PA Diesel Club Lounge
April 15th Morgantown, WV 123 Pleasant St.
April 16th Harrisburg, PA Appalachian Brewing Company
May 5th Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theatre
May 6th San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
May 29th George, WA Sasquatch
June 12th Newport, Isle of Wight Isle of Wight Festival
June 14th Paris, FR Fleche D'Or
June 21st Amsterdam, NL Melkeg
June 22nd London. UK HMV Forum
Jun 26th Manchester, UK Academy 2
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
They opened up some more tix for the Harrisburg show after all, and I am PUMPED to see them in such a small venue
http://www.abcbrew.com/abbey/img/abbey_stage.jpg
Looks cozy
Also eager to hear the new album
Some live performances of the title track have been on youtube for a couple of months
Sounds pretty solid
http://www.abcbrew.com/abbey/img/abbey_stage.jpg
Looks cozy
Also eager to hear the new album
Some live performances of the title track have been on youtube for a couple of months
Sounds pretty solid
HoldSteady
Footballguy
I'll be there. I can't wait.
Northern Voice
Footballguy
So, The Hold Steady, The New Pornographers, Broken Social Scene and Josh Ritter are all releasing albums May 4th.
Nigel Tufnel
Footballguy
:crotchexplosion:
Northern Voice
Footballguy
Band of Horses, as well, apparently. What a day for releases.
TobiasFunke
Footballguy
Friday night show, with the Nats AA affiliate at home that weekend. A quick trip up I-83 might be in the works here, since the guys aren't coming to DC this time around.
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
NATS!
E-Z Glider
Footballguy
g'luck finding tix
TobiasFunke
Footballguy
g'luck finding tix
It was such a good plan, too. Hitting up the only two things in this world that I love and my wife hates, in the same weekend.
D_House
Footballguy
TobiasFunke
Footballguy
So, if Strasburg pitches that weekend at home for the Senators, does that make Harrisburg, PA the greatest hotspot in America for one magical weekend?g'luck finding tix
I think it does.
E-Z Glider
Footballguy
Those tix might be as hard to get as the HS tix. I agree though, it would be a sweet 2fer.So, if Strasburg pitches that weekend at home for the Senators, does that make Harrisburg, PA the greatest hotspot in America for one magical weekend?g'luck finding tix
I think it does.
TobiasFunke
Footballguy
Looking at their schedule, I think it's a lock that he will pitch that weekend, or at least that Thursday. You'd expect him to pitch in their opener, but that would mean two straight road games for him, and the Nats will want to give their affiliate the ticket sales boost. So they'll wait a couple days to start him so that he pitches at home in his second start and probably his third start as well. Thursday or Friday is pretty likely. Maybe Saturday, if they want him to pitch during the day in his first start then give him rest.Those tix might be as hard to get as the HS tix. I agree though, it would be a sweet 2fer.So, if Strasburg pitches that weekend at home for the Senators, does that make Harrisburg, PA the greatest hotspot in America for one magical weekend?g'luck finding tix
I think it does.
I might have to make a trip north for the twofer, if I can find a HS ticket.
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E-Z Glider
Footballguy
The hype for Strasburg is going to be through the roof. I definitely want to catch him in at least one game before he's gone.
There are currently 10 ads on craigslist for HS tix. All are "wanted" ads. One guy offering $100.
There are currently 10 ads on craigslist for HS tix. All are "wanted" ads. One guy offering $100.
TobiasFunke
Footballguy
I'd say buy tickets for Thursday and Friday when they go on sale and you're virtually a lock to catch his first game there. Just makes too much sense to have two of his first three in Harrisburg- why give some other minor league club the added revenue?The hype for Strasburg is going to be through the roof. I definitely want to catch him in at least one game before he's gone.
There are currently 10 ads on craigslist for HS tix. All are "wanted" ads. One guy offering $100.
I'm not above $100 for an excuse to catch HS and Strasburg in the minors in the same trip. One or the other, not so much. But I think the wife would give me a pass for that combo. Just gotta talk someone into making the trip with me.
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E-Z Glider
Footballguy
That makes sense. I'll look into it.Someone is offering $100 for HS tickets. I dont know of anyone that is actually selling them, unfortunately.
eta - Senators Single Game Tickets go on Sale March 27
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TobiasFunke
Footballguy
Update- nailed this prediction. Strasburg's debut is April 11 in order to set him up for home games on April 16 - the same night as The Hold Steady- and April 21. Making Harrisburg, for one night, the coolest place on earth. Now to look for tickets, then get the wife to give me a weekend pass ...I'd say buy tickets for Thursday and Friday when they go on sale and you're virtually a lock to catch his first game there. Just makes too much sense to have two of his first three in Harrisburg- why give some other minor league club the added revenue?The hype for Strasburg is going to be through the roof. I definitely want to catch him in at least one game before he's gone.
There are currently 10 ads on craigslist for HS tix. All are "wanted" ads. One guy offering $100.
I'm not above $100 for an excuse to catch HS and Strasburg in the minors in the same trip. One or the other, not so much. But I think the wife would give me a pass for that combo. Just gotta talk someone into making the trip with me.
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HoldSteady
Footballguy
D_House
Footballguy
Nice! This is the second anthem I've heard from the supposedly less anthemic upcoming album. Seeing them live tomorrow!
ETA: just found another new streaming track, "Rock Problems"
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D_House
Footballguy
Seriously outstanding Hold Steady show last night. They have added two new members - a third guitarist and a keyboardist to replace Franz. They sounded amazing. Seriously rocked out. My ears are still ringing.
It was an incredibly energetic show. Craig Finn is the most unlikely looking rock star, yet he has the charisma to have the audience wrapped around his finger. The band is tight as hell, all the songs are improved live.
They played a nice mix of new and old songs. The energy subsided a bit for the new tunes b/c the audience didn't know all the words and because two of them seemed ballad-y, but after hearing them live I'm looking forward to what will no doubt be another great record. "Weekenders" in particular killed live.
Set list:
Rock Problems
Magazines
You Can Make Him Like You
Hot Soft Light
Constructive Summer
Navy Sheets
Chips Ahoy!
Chicago Seemed Tired Last Night
The Swish
Party Pit
Massive Nights
Bangin' Camp
Soft In The Center
Sequestered in Memphis
Hurricane J
We Get Together
Hoodrat
The Weekenders
Stuck Between stations
Slight Discomfort
Encore:
Hornets! Hornets!
Stay Positive
Killer Parties
It was an incredibly energetic show. Craig Finn is the most unlikely looking rock star, yet he has the charisma to have the audience wrapped around his finger. The band is tight as hell, all the songs are improved live.
They played a nice mix of new and old songs. The energy subsided a bit for the new tunes b/c the audience didn't know all the words and because two of them seemed ballad-y, but after hearing them live I'm looking forward to what will no doubt be another great record. "Weekenders" in particular killed live.
Set list:
Rock Problems
Magazines
You Can Make Him Like You
Hot Soft Light
Constructive Summer
Navy Sheets
Chips Ahoy!
Chicago Seemed Tired Last Night
The Swish
Party Pit
Massive Nights
Bangin' Camp
Soft In The Center
Sequestered in Memphis
Hurricane J
We Get Together
Hoodrat
The Weekenders
Stuck Between stations
Slight Discomfort
Encore:
Hornets! Hornets!
Stay Positive
Killer Parties
E-Z Glider
Footballguy
Yep, you sure did. I was thisclose to buying tickets to the Senators April 16th ticket when I lucked into a HS ticket instead (thanks JaysusUpdate- nailed this prediction. Strasburg's debut is April 11 in order to set him up for home games on April 16 - the same night as The Hold Steady- and April 21. Making Harrisburg, for one night, the coolest place on earth. Now to look for tickets, then get the wife to give me a weekend pass ...I'd say buy tickets for Thursday and Friday when they go on sale and you're virtually a lock to catch his first game there. Just makes too much sense to have two of his first three in Harrisburg- why give some other minor league club the added revenue?The hype for Strasburg is going to be through the roof. I definitely want to catch him in at least one game before he's gone.
There are currently 10 ads on craigslist for HS tix. All are "wanted" ads. One guy offering $100.
I'm not above $100 for an excuse to catch HS and Strasburg in the minors in the same trip. One or the other, not so much. But I think the wife would give me a pass for that combo. Just gotta talk someone into making the trip with me.
). Cant wait to see them live!PS - that stupid April 21st game starts at 10:30am. WTF. Might try to shoot for the May 1st game instead.HoldSteady
Footballguy
Thanks for the review! Can't wait to see 'em again on May 29th.
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
Just scored a couple to THS show at the Beacon Theater in October
That's a big step up for the boy, actually playing legit venues instead of bars and small gen adm plaxces
It's funny, there is a LOT of sentiment on THS boards that they don't want the band to get too big and play big places
Pumped for seeing them in Harrisburg in one week
That's a big step up for the boy, actually playing legit venues instead of bars and small gen adm plaxces
It's funny, there is a LOT of sentiment on THS boards that they don't want the band to get too big and play big places
Pumped for seeing them in Harrisburg in one week
D_House
Footballguy
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
Just announced TWO shows in NYC this Saturday (4/17) night!
6:30 at Bowery and 10:00 at the Music Hall of Williamsburg
EPIC
TM presale started at 4, not sure how many tix avaialbel through that
Regular sale on Wed, I think
So now looks like it'll be Friday night in HBurg and Sat night X2 in NYC!
####### awesome!
6:30 at Bowery and 10:00 at the Music Hall of Williamsburg
EPIC
TM presale started at 4, not sure how many tix avaialbel through that
Regular sale on Wed, I think
So now looks like it'll be Friday night in HBurg and Sat night X2 in NYC!
####### awesome!
HoldSteady
Footballguy
NICE! That's a great weekend!
E-Z Glider
Footballguy
E-Z Glider
Footballguy
Wow. Ive never seen such a high concentration of rabid fans packed into such a small venue. Finn is an absolutely amazing story-teller and really knew how to whip the crowd into a frenzy. Drunken revelry at its finest!
Disco Stu
Confirmed FBGal
Got this email today...
I'm supposed to be out of town starting the 10th... gonna have to push it back a day.The Hold Steady are proud to announce the following tour dates. The Whigs will be supporting the entire tour.
July
2nd - Hayward, WI Lac Courte Oreilles Casino
3rd - Minneapolis, MN Cabooze Outdoor Stage
4th - Minneapolis, MN First Ave
6th - Omaha, NE Slowdown
7th - Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
8th - Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe Brewing Company
10th - Dallas, TX Granada Theater
11th - Memphis, TN Hi-Tone Cafe
12th - Knoxville, TN The Square Room
14th - Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
15th - Pontiac, MI Crofoot Ballroom
16th - Toronto, ON Kool Haus
Click HERE for more info and tickets
E-Z Glider
Footballguy
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
The theme of this party's the industrial age...
And you came in dressed like a trainwreck
And you came in dressed like a trainwreck
HoldSteady
Footballguy
I'll definitely be at The Ogden show. Possibly making a trip to the Twin Cities for July 3rd/July 4th but that's probably a long shot. :stoked:Got this email today...
I'm supposed to be out of town starting the 10th... gonna have to push it back a day.The Hold Steady are proud to announce the following tour dates. The Whigs will be supporting the entire tour.
July
2nd - Hayward, WI Lac Courte Oreilles Casino
3rd - Minneapolis, MN Cabooze Outdoor Stage
4th - Minneapolis, MN First Ave
6th - Omaha, NE Slowdown
7th - Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
8th - Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe Brewing Company
10th - Dallas, TX Granada Theater
11th - Memphis, TN Hi-Tone Cafe
12th - Knoxville, TN The Square Room
14th - Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
15th - Pontiac, MI Crofoot Ballroom
16th - Toronto, ON Kool Haus
Click HERE for more info and tickets
kupcho1
Footballguy
A guy I know from Minnesota has never heard of the Hold Steady. Likes Husker Du, Replacements, etc., but no exposure to tHS.
With all of the references to the area (Golden Gophers, etc.). Apparently Penetration Park is actually Loring Park - not sure if that's a local nickname for it or not.
Can any MN locals call out some specific songs with MN references? I'd like a short list of songs for him to check out.
With all of the references to the area (Golden Gophers, etc.). Apparently Penetration Park is actually Loring Park - not sure if that's a local nickname for it or not.
Can any MN locals call out some specific songs with MN references? I'd like a short list of songs for him to check out.
Disco Stu
Confirmed FBGal
"Southtown Girls" is the first one to come to mind. Also "Stuck Between Stations", "Party Pit", and "Stevie Nix".
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