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Craig Finn played the American Songbook series (pics), opening for Titus Andronicus (Webster Hall included)

photos by Sachyn Mital

Craig Finn at Lincoln Center – 2/3/16
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Although this was a Craig Finn “solo” show, he played with a full band of massively talented session musicians including the man who produced his last solo record playing lead guitar the whole night. I don’t have the name handy of the multi-instrumentalist that Finn had on hand for his brass section, but the guy needs a raise. Whether it was the saxophone or the trumpet (and I think he even had him playing a flute at one point), the man brought an electrifying, jazz-y energy to the whole affair. I got to spend an hour and a half watching world-class musicians ply their trade, and it’s hard to ask for anything more than that. [Baeble Music]

Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn played the ongoing American Songbook series in the Appel Room at Lincoln Center last night (2/3). He was joined by several musicians, including Walter Martin of The Walkmen. Were you there? Pictures are in this post.

Craig’s next stint is opening for Titus Andronicus. He was previously billed for every date on their tour except the NYC show on February 29 at Webster Hall. Not surprisingly, now that the American Songbook show is behind him, he was announced for the Webster show too. Tickets for that show are still available. Updated dates are listed below.

The American Songbook series continues, including Laura Jane Grace on 2/19.

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Titus Andronicus — 2016 Tour Dates
Feb 29 New York City, NY – Webster Hall*
Mar 1 Baltimore, MD – Ottobar *
Mar 2 Charlottesville, VA – The Southern *
Mar 3 Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre *
Mar 4 Athens, GA – 40 Watt *
Mar 5 Gainesville, FL – High Dive *
Mar 6 New Orleans, LA – Gasa Gasa *
Mar 8 Austin, TX – Scoot Inn *
Mar 9 Norman, OK – Opolis *
Mar 10 Lawrence, KS – Bottleneck *
Mar 11 Omaha, NE – Lookout Lounge *
Mar 12 Minneapolis, MN – Mill City Nights *
Mar 13 Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall *
Mar 15 St Louis, MO – Off Broadway *
Mar 16 Bloomington, IN – Bluebird *
Mar 17 Newport, KY – Headliners Music Hall
Mar 18 Cincinnati, OH – Ballroom at Taft Theatre *
Mar 19 Akron, OH – Musica *
Mar 20 Pittsburgh, PA – Cattivo *
Mar 21 Buffalo, NY – Tralf Music Hall *
Mar 22 Ithaca, NY – The Haunt *
Mar 23 Albany, NY – Hollow *
Mar 24 Northampton, MA – Pearl Street *
Mar 25 New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place *
Mar 26 Pawtucket, RI – The Met *
Mar 27 Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer *

* – with Craig Finn