Craig Finn shouldn't be cool. Receding hairline, late thirties, dance moves that consist of hyper speed hand claps and flailing arms. It all adds up to something strange, but from Craig Finn, it's most certainly cool. I was unable to find a single YouTube clip that captured that manic energy, but try, Stuck Between Stations for a great song.
The Hold Steady are a band that makes music that tell stories like Bruce Springsteen, but Craig Finn spits out those lyrics with a punk rock vibe more like Art Bergmann.
It seemed like the crowd sang along to every song, intoxicated by the energy of Craig Finn. This is despite the fact that the show was held at the Vogue Theatre, with reserved seating (which we had abandoned for our post at the stage. Hardly the best location for a show where you should be jumping around.
Check them out live if you get the chance. It should be a problem as they seem to tour continually.
Tad Kubler
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