Did you know the lead singer looks like the IT guy?

Very well said Brian....Monday night we checked out The Hold Steady at The National here in Richmond.  It was a great show - watching the lead singer Craig Finn's crazy arm gestures could entertain me for hours (we've decided he looks like a cross of Mozzie from White Collar with a splash of Pee-wee Hermans moves)...but really it was the amazing guitar solos that made me want to quit my job and play rock band full time.....

Today I Wikipedia'd the group to learn more about their humble Brooklyn beginnings and learned the following....


"In 2003, Minnesota-raised vocalist, lyricist, and guitarist Craig Finn and New York City bartender and bassist Galen Polivka began talking about starting a band. Finn and lead guitarist Tad Kubler (both formerly of Lifter Puller) developed the idea of The Hold Steady when, while watching The Band concert film The Last Waltz, Finn asked Kubler, "Dude, why aren't there any bands like this anymore?" - Wiki

Interestingly enough I first met Brian at a cover band of the band (The Last Waltz Orchestra) show here in Richmond....hmmm...guess music has been connecting us from the beginning...


Great show - hope to see them again on their next stop in RIC!  Below is a pic I took a the show...

1st Night of their fall tour...RIC, VA