The Hold Steady at First Ave

From Brooklyn, New York

First Twin Cities show since since November 16, 2008 • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since October 30, 2005

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From last.fm:

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. In 2005 the band grew to include Franz Nicolay (of The World/Inferno Friendship Society) on keyboards and Bobby Drake took over on drums following Counsell's departure. Read more about The Hold Steady on Last.fm.

From Athens, Georgia

First Twin Cities show since since November 7, 2009 • First Mainroom show • Sixth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since April 14, 2007

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The Whigs' 3rd album, In The Dark, was released on March 16th 2010. The Whigs are a trio based out of Athens, GA. In 2005, The Whigs released the independently recorded Give 'em All a Big Fat Lip. The band signed to indie label ATO Records, home to Radiohead, My Morning Jacket and Ben Kweller, in 2006. The band's second album, Mission Control, was released on January 22, 2008. It was produced by Rob Schnapf (Beck, Elliott Smith, Guided By Voices) at Sunset Sound and Sound Factory in Los Angeles, CA. Read more about The Whigs on Last.fm.

Added to bill on May 11