The Hold Steady live in concert.
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The Hold Steady

133
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Live Rating  

83
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133
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Critics Consensus

The Hold Steady is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers. Based on 133 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

Moroccan Lounge, Los Angeles, United States, (September 28); Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn, NY, United States, (December 4); Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn, NY, United States, (December 5); The Dome, London, United Kingdom, (March 5); Electric Ballroom, London, United Kingdom, (March 6); Electric Ballroom, London, United Kingdom, (March 7); Dingwalls, London, United Kingdom, (March 8);

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Brooklyn, United States (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
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Star Tribune (USA)

May 2, 2025
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“The story started here,” frontman Craig Finn told fans who came from all over to celebrate his band's second album.

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Scenestr (Australia)

May 28, 2024
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You have to hand it to Craig Finn and The Hold Steady.

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Pioneer Press (USA)

September 2, 2023
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Hold Steady leads joyful Grandstand celebration of local music

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Star Tribune (USA)

September 2, 2023
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This year's Current concert at the fair also featured a fiery opening set by Dillinger Four.

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QRO Magazine

May 13, 2023
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The Hold Steady talked & performed for their big fan Seth Meyers at for The GRAMMY Museum's 'A New York Evening With'..

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Spectrum Culture (USA)

May 1, 2023
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The Hold Steady Live in Concert in the USA

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RockShot Magazine (UK)

March 14, 2023
%
Tonight, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate. The Hold Steady have hit their 20th anniversary this year.

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Past critic reviews published in

Glide Magazine (USA), Americana (UK), Glide Magazine (USA), musicOMH (UK), Music In Minnesota (USA) and more

Image Credit

Amber [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

Live in Denver 8-24-24 (6 September 2024)

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