"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 4/12/24)
79
%
Based on
6
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are Real Live Certified if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critic Consensus
The Hold Steady is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers. Based on 130 concert reviews, the critic 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.
ON TOUR
The Great Hall, Toronto, Canada (May 2); The Great Hall, Toronto, Canada (May 3); The Concert Hall, Toronto, Canada (May 4); Stay Gold, Brunswick, Australia (May 26); Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul, United States (July 19);
Brooklyn, United States (2003 - present) (2003 – present)
Bio
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