"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 3/8/25)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
The Hold Steady is "Real Live Certified" and is in the top 10% of all live performers. Based on 132 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Hold Steady is rated as a superb live performer, with remarkable shows that are worth watching. The Hold Steady concert reviews describe live shows and performances as intense, exuberant, anthemic, genuine, lyrical, commanding, and elegant.
How long are their concerts?
How long are The Hold Steady concerts? The Hold Steady concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to just over an hour and 40 minutes.
How much to book?
On tour
7th Street Entry, Minneapolis, MN, United States (May 1); First Avenue, Minneapolis, United States (May 2); First Avenue, Minneapolis, United States (May 3); Fine Line Music Cafe, Minneapolis, MN, United States (May 4)
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.
Has Performed With
Wintersleep, Titus Andronicus, The So So Glos, Drive-By Truckers, Cheap Girls
Artist Website
Critic Concert Reviews
Scenestr (Australia)
May 28, 2024
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You have to hand it to Craig Finn and The Hold Steady.
For the sold-out Friday night entry of 2022’s Hold Steady Massive Nights Brooklyn Bowl run on December 2nd, smiling faces, flowing libations, and confetti was everywhere. The Hold Steady’s hometown celebration has been filing the Bowl for years now and each Friday night show is a destination event
