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Steve Selvidge
The Hold Steady is an American rock band originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, now based in Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2003. The band consists of Craig Finn (vocals, guitar), Tad Kubler (guitar), Galen Polivka (bass), Bobby Drake (drums), Franz Nicolay (keyboards) and Steve Selvidge (guitar). Noted for their "lyrically dense storytelling," and classic rock influences, the band's narrative-based songs frequently address themes such as drug addiction, religion and redemption, and often feature recurring characters based within the city of Minneapolis. Formed four years following the break-up of Finn and Kubler's former band, Lifter Puller, The Hold Steady released the debut album ''Almost Killed Me'' in 2004. They came to prominence with the release of their third studio album, ''Boys and Girls in America'', in 2006. In 2010, keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist Franz Nicolay left the band prior to the recording of their fifth studio album, ''Heaven Is Whenever'' (2010). Dur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minneapolis
Minneapolis () is the largest city in Minnesota, United States, and the county seat of Hennepin County. The city is abundant in water, with thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls. Minneapolis has its origins in timber and as the flour milling capital of the world. It occupies both banks of the Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, the state capital of Minnesota. Prior to European settlement, the site of Minneapolis was inhabited by Dakota people. The settlement was founded along Saint Anthony Falls on a section of land north of Fort Snelling; its growth is attributed to its proximity to the fort and the falls providing power for industrial activity. , the city has an estimated 425,336 inhabitants. It is the most populous city in the state and the 46th-most-populous city in the United States. Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the surrounding area are collectively known as the Twin Cities. Minneapolis has one of the most extensive public par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Selvidge
The Hold Steady is an American rock band originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, now based in Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2003. The band consists of Craig Finn (vocals, guitar), Tad Kubler (guitar), Galen Polivka (bass), Bobby Drake (drums), Franz Nicolay (keyboards) and Steve Selvidge (guitar). Noted for their "lyrically dense storytelling," and classic rock influences, the band's narrative-based songs frequently address themes such as drug addiction, religion and redemption, and often feature recurring characters based within the city of Minneapolis. Formed four years following the break-up of Finn and Kubler's former band, Lifter Puller, The Hold Steady released the debut album ''Almost Killed Me'' in 2004. They came to prominence with the release of their third studio album, ''Boys and Girls in America'', in 2006. In 2010, keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist Franz Nicolay left the band prior to the recording of their fifth studio album, ''Heaven Is Whenever'' (2010). Dur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Waltz
''The Last Waltz'' was a concert by the Canadian-American rock group The Band, held on American Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. ''The Last Waltz'' was advertised as The Band's "farewell concert appearance",Concert poster on the first page of the 2002 album booklet and in the DVD photo gallery states: "The Band in their farewell concert appearance." and the concert had The Band joined by more than a dozen special guests, including their previous employers Ronnie Hawkins and Bob Dylan, as well as Paul Butterfield, Bobby Charles, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Emmylou Harris, Dr. John, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Ringo Starr, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Wood, and Neil Young. The musical director for the concert was The Band's original record producer, John Simon. The concert was produced and managed by Bill Graham and was filmed by director Martin Scorsese, who made it into a documentary of the same title, released in 1978. Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Open Door Policy (album)
''Open Door Policy'' is the eighth studio album by the American rock band The Hold Steady, released on February 19, 2021, through the band's own label Positive Jams. The album was produced by Josh Kaufman, who has previously worked with the band on their seventh studio album, ''Thrashing Thru the Passion'' (2019), and was preceded by the singles "Family Farm", "Heavy Covenant" and "Spices". Released to critical acclaim, the album debuted at number 6 on ''Billboards Top Album Sales chart and number 48 on their Top Rock Albums chart. At the end of 2021, the album received accolades from AllMusic, ''Uncut'', Double J and God is in the TV, appearing on their end-of-year lists. Background The album was recorded in December 2019 at the Clubhouse Studio and The Isokon Studio in New York, with producer Josh Kaufman. Lead vocalist Craig Finn said in a press release: "''Open Door Policy'' was very much approached as an album vs. a collection of individual songs, and it feels like our most ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thrashing Thru The Passion
''Thrashing Thru the Passion'' is the seventh studio album by American indie rock band the Hold Steady, released on August 16, 2019, on Frenchkiss Records. Produced by Josh Kaufman, the album sees the return to the line-up of keyboardist Franz Nicolay, who had left the group after 2008's '' Stay Positive''. Critical reception Reviews of the album were generally positive, feeling that the album was something of a return to form for the band. Jonathan Bernstein of ''Rolling Stone'' stated that the group had abandoned "the self-seriousness that has sometimes bogged down their recent work, and the result is a shockingly fun return-to-form collection of sad-sack storytelling". Evan Rytlewski of ''Pitchfork'' wrote that "despite coming from a band that seems to be winding down in many ways, ''Thrashing Thru The Passion'' is so alive and elated that, if not for Hold Steady's well-documented track record, it could be mistaken for the work of a band just hitting its peak. It's as joyous a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Kaufman
Josh Kaufman (born November 9, 1976) is an American soul singer and singer-songwriter. A native of the Tampa Bay area in Florida, Kaufman is based out of and resides in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is best known for winning the season 6 of NBC's ''The Voice'' as a member of Usher's team and previously Adam Levine's team. Early life Kaufman was born in Sarasota, Florida, the son of Beth Gilbert, minister of music at Slusser's Chapel in Blacksburg, Virginia; and Mark Kaufman, who runs a roofing company. His stepfather, Rev. Richard Gilbert, is the pastor at a church in Blacksburg, Virginia. While in Blacksburg, he was a member of the Blacksburg High School Madrigals, an elite choir. He grew up and attended school in Lake Wales, Florida until his first year of high school. He and his mother moved to Blacksburg, Virginia where he attended and graduated from Blacksburg High School. His musical talent appeared early in his life. At sixteen, he appeared on ''Star Search'' and in 2011, Kauf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teeth Dreams
''Teeth Dreams'' is the sixth studio album by American indie rock band the Hold Steady, released March 25, 2014 on Washington Square/Razor & Tie. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz, the album is the first to feature guitarist Steve Selvidge, who joined the band in 2010 to tour in support of the band's previous album, ''Heaven Is Whenever'' (2010). Background Following the departure of keyboard player Franz Nicolay, and the release of their fifth studio album, ''Heaven Is Whenever'' (2010), the Hold Steady embarked upon an extensive world tour with additional members Steve Selvidge (guitar) and Dan Neustadt (keyboards). Regarding their entry into the Hold Steady, Selvidge noted, "he banddecided to keep it to the core four members, and were looking for a hired-gun keyboard player. At that point, I think Tad said, if we're bringing in a new keyboard player, I want a second guitarist too, and I want it to be Steve." The band had previously known Selvidge through his bands the Bloodthirsty L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heaven Is Whenever
''Heaven Is Whenever'' is the fifth studio album by the Hold Steady. It was released May 4, 2010, on Vagrant Records in the U.S. and May 3, 2010, on Rough Trade in Europe. The album's first single, "Hurricane J", premiered on Pitchfork Media on March 22, 2010. Regarding the album's lyrical content, vocalist and guitarist Craig Finn states that: "I kept saying '' Stay Positive'' was a record about trying to age gracefully. This record, I think actually ''was'' us aging gracefully. Some of the lyrics come from a place of a little more wisdom, being 38 and at this point having a lifetime in rock'n'roll." ''Heaven Is Whenever'' debuted at #26 on The Billboard 200 with 23,000 albums sold in its opening week thus becoming the highest-charting album by The Hold Steady. Background and recording In 2009, the Hold Steady began writing ''Heaven Is Whenever'' while touring in support of their previous album, '' Stay Positive''. According to guitarist Tad Kubler, the band "turned the back l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boys And Girls In America
''Boys and Girls in America'' is the third studio album by The Hold Steady, released on October 3, 2006, by Vagrant Records. On August 18, 2006, first single "Chips Ahoy!" was released as a free download from music site Pitchfork Media. The second single, "Stuck Between Stations" began to appear on campus radio playlists in November 2006. Backing vocals for the track "Chillout Tent" are provided by Soul Asylum's Dave Pirner and The Reputation's Elizabeth Elmore Elizabeth Elmore (born April 30, 1976) is an American singer-songwriter and lawyer who has worked with the rock bands The Reputation and Sarge. Career and education Elmore formed Sarge in the Chicago area in 1996, and the band broke up in 199 .... Dana Kletter (ex-Blackgirls, Dear Enemy, and Hole (band), Hole's ''Live Through This'') contributed backing vocals to "Chips Ahoy!", "You Can Make Him Like You", and "First Night". The album title is a line taken from the opening lines of the song "Stuck Between Station ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Almost Killed Me
''Almost Killed Me'' is the debut studio album by Brooklyn-based rock band the Hold Steady, released on March 16, 2004 on Frenchkiss Records. It is considered by many to be a concept album, with several recurring themes such as near-death experiences, parties and the fictional character Charlemagne. Its concept album roots are further explored with the recurring characters in ''Separation Sunday'', the Hold Steady's second album, which uses the same characters introduced in ''Almost Killed Me''. ''Almost Killed Me'' was ranked number 99 on ''Rolling Stone''s 100 Best Albums of the Decade. While not a full-time member of the band at this time, future keyboard player Franz Nicolay makes a guest appearance on the album alongside the World/Inferno Friendship Society bandmate Peter Hess. Track listing #"Positive Jam" (Craig Finn) – 3:19 #"The Swish" (Finn, Tad Kubler Tad Kubler is an American guitarist, known for his work with Lifter Puller, Song of Zarathustra, and, most-notabl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redemption (theology)
Redemption is an essential concept in many religions, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Christianity In Christian theology, Salvation#Redemption, redemption (Greek: ''apolutrosis'') refers to the deliverance of Christians from Christian views on sin, sin. It assumes an important position in Salvation in Christianity, salvation because the transgressions in question form part of a great system against which human power is helpless. Leon Morris says that "Paul the Apostle, Paul uses the concept of redemption primarily to speak of the saving significance of the Crucifixion of Jesus, death of Christ." In the New Testament, "redemption" and related words are used to refer both to deliverance from sin and to freedom from captivity.Demarest, ''The Cross and Salvation'', 177. In Christian theology, redemption is a metaphor for what is achieved through the Atonement in Christianity, Atonement; therefore, there is a metaphorical sense in which the death of Jesus pays the price of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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