Craig Finn tells his story, the Hold Steady announce dates

“One Saturday, I went to the Regal Cinema in Union Square to see the reissued The Last Waltz, Martin Scorsese’s film documenting The Band‘s star-studded final performance at the Winterland Ballroom in 1976. I came out of the theatre energised by the music and performances of The Band, and Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan.

What struck me about the movie is how much fun the musicians were having. I began to understand music as being a fun thing, and started to miss playing with people. I missed the fingers on the strings, the buzz in the amplifiers. I was ready to date, but guarded against falling in love.” [Craig Finn]

Read Craig Finn’s whole NYC story at The Independent. Check out the Hold Steady‘s latest tour dates (no NYC though), below…

The Hold Steady – 2009 Tour Dates
Jan 15 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues (Cubs Charities event)
Mar 31 – Albany, NY @ Valentine’s *
Apr 1 – Buffalo, NY @ The Tralf Music Hall *
Apr 2 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Calvin College Fine Arts Center *
Apr 3 – Urbana, IL @ Illini Courtyard Cafe *
Apr 4 – Bloomington, IN @ Jake’s Nightclub *
Apr 6 – St. Louis, MO @ The Gargoyle *
Apr 7 – Iowa City, IA @ Picador *
Apr 8 – Omaha, NE @ Slowdown *
Apr 10 – Boulder, CO @ Fox Theater *
Apr 11 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge *
Apr 13 – Reno, NV @ The Underground *
Apr 14 – Stateline, NV @ Harrah’s Tahoe South Shore Room *
Apr 15 – Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s Night Club *

* w/ The War on Drugs