The Hold Steady

[ratsprayer]

5 august in covington.  hmmmm, that's only about 2 1/2 hours from me.  i'll set the status to probable, hopeful, etc.   ;)

[Kory]

Ear Xtacy here in town has about 3-4 copies of Separation Sunday on vinyl if they're still hard to get.

[Caz]

Excellent!  You won't be disappointed at all.   :)

It's my absolute favourite album of the past 5 years, and even after listening to it 7+ times a week for 2 years it still hits me just as hard as it did that first night (ha!).  

My friends know better than to get me going on THS, cause I just don't quit (as you can tell from this thread...).  

19/20 days until I kneel at their altar once again.    ;)

You can tell when someone loves a band when they describe seeing a show as 'kneeling at their alter'  ;)

I went on their website the other day to see if they had any UK dates, and they had literally done their last one the day before! Gutted. Anyway, I'll be ready next time they come here :)

A couple of my friends are travelling at the moment but get back next month, and I think they will love The Hold Steady. So I'm looking forward to forcing them to check them out :)

[MarkW]

Excellent!  You won't be disappointed at all.   :)

It's my absolute favourite album of the past 5 years, and even after listening to it 7+ times a week for 2 years it still hits me just as hard as it did that first night (ha!).  

My friends know better than to get me going on THS, cause I just don't quit (as you can tell from this thread...).  

19/20 days until I kneel at their altar once again.    ;)

You can tell when someone loves a band when they describe seeing a show as 'kneeling at their alter'  ;)

I went on their website the other day to see if they had any UK dates, and they had literally done their last one the day before! Gutted. Anyway, I'll be ready next time they come here :)

A couple of my friends are travelling at the moment but get back next month, and I think they will love The Hold Steady. So I'm looking forward to forcing them to check them out :)

They're back in the UK and playing in Cardiff on 25/8 and London on 30/8.  I'll be at the Camden night.  Seetickets still has availability.

[Caz]

Hey thanks MarkW! Just booked a pair of tix for Camden :) Now to convert one of my friends into a Hold Steady fan and make them come... mwa ha ha...

[MarkW]

See you there, Caz.  It's going to be great.

[Ghosts_on_TV]

THS have pretty much become my favorite band these days. ...and The National.

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See you there, Caz.  It's going to be great.

You best be taking the next day off work. ;D

Nice to see you back Ghosts!

[Caz]

That's a sign of a great show indeed  ;)

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That's a sign of a great show indeed  ;)

I've only had the pleasure of seeing one HS show (so far, just over 2 weeks till that changes) and it was a drunken disaster of rock and roll and debauchery.  I mean that in the absolute best way possible.  I've never seen a band consume so much alcohol on stage - when they started to lack in precision, they made that up ten-fold in heart.  It was magical.  

Long story short, if you're going to drink at a HS show (which you should), you won't be moving to fast the day after.   ;D

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Hey Meg - Jon Rae & The River are opening (according to The Opera House's site)!!!

[Caz]

That's a sign of a great show indeed  ;)

I've only had the pleasure of seeing one HS show (so far, just over 2 weeks till that changes) and it was a drunken disaster of rock and roll and debauchery.  I mean that in the absolute best way possible.  I've never seen a band consume so much alcohol on stage - when they started to lack in precision, they made that up ten-fold in heart.  It was magical.  

Long story short, if you're going to drink at a HS show (which you should), you won't be moving to fast the day after.   ;D

Damn me for not drinking :) Well, I'll enjoy the revellry (sp?) from the sober perpective instead ;)

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Damn me for not drinking :) Well, I'll enjoy the revellry (sp?) from the sober perpective instead ;)

You're of a rare breed - a HS fan who's not a borderline alcoholic, I respect that immensely!  :D

The band also pulls the weight and drinks enough for all those sober in the crowd.   ;D

[Caz]

Now that's what you call dedication to the fans  ;) Have just ordered Separation Sunday btw, should be here in a few days... :)

[ratsprayer]

Now that's what you call dedication to the fans  ;) Have just ordered Separation Sunday btw, should be here in a few days... :)

you'll never be the same after you hear this record.  (in a good yet demented way)   ;) ;)

[ratsprayer]

jamming SEPARATION SUNDAY now at maximum volume.  beer is being consumed, also.   :D

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jamming SEPARATION SUNDAY now at maximum volume.  beer is being consumed, also.   :D

That sounds like the kind've plan I might have to put into action once I get home.   8-)  Pretty sure this is the hottest day I can ever remember...


Also, I apologize for my insane amount of Hold Steady related posts as of late, I'm just so so so excited to see them again.

[Specialist]

The Bonnaroo recording sounds great.

wow they kicked ass at Bonnaroo, for sure in my top 3 sets.

i've got to see them again!

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(sorry folks, just very excited is all...)

[Caz]

Best. Tash. Ever.