If the band Hold Steady were an engine it would be a supercharged turbo V8 that was firing on all cylinders last night. They were cranking out so much horsepower you could feel the energy, excitement, and joy it created at the State Theater.
If the all ages crowd didn't move you (look out Dad, the kids are coming thru!!!) Then Craig Finn would have, he danced and jumped around on stage, like a giddy school girl excited for her first date. By just observing the band play you could see that they were truly enjoying what they were doing. In between and during the songs the band members were given each other high-fives' and truly savoring the moment.
I didn't get an official count on the number of songs that they sang or how long they played (not long enough!!!) But I can tell you this, they played songs from the "Lifter Puller" days; as well as past, present, and future Hold Steady songs. They sounded as great, given the size of the venue.
The last song before the encore was amazing...I had never heard it before but, it didn't matter because it rocked! The Hold Steady engine roared out of control and the RPM's red-lined with excitement. Finn, was so entertaining skirting around the edge of the stage singing, clapping, dancing, jumping, and expressing his joy to the crowd.....WOW
The call back encore was great! Of the 3 or 4 songs they sang. They sang their signature song, "Southtown Girls," my favorite. I hate to say it but, if you missed this show you missed seeing one of today's powerhouse bar bands perform. The only thing that was missing was the confetti falling at the end of the show.
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It wasn't a Lifter/Puller song. It was "How a Resurrection Really Feels", the last song from Separation Sunday.
Hey Brian...thanks for the correction!!
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