The Hold Steady

The Hold Steady - Full Concert at Club de Ville featuring multiple songs

Club de Ville
Austin, TX, United States

• On March 20, 2009, The Hold Steady performed a live concert at Club de Ville in Austin, Texas. By this time in their career, the band had already esta... Read Full Description >

  On March 20, 2009, The Hold Steady performed a live concert at Club de Ville in Austin, Texas. By this time in their career, the band had already established themselves in the indie rock scene with their fourth studio album, "Stay Positive," released in July 2008. This album marked a significant moment for the band, as it was their first release after a brief hiatus and showcased a blend of their signature storytelling style and anthemic rock sound. During this period, The Hold Steady enjoyed a loyal fan following and were recognized for their energetic live performances, which often included an extensive mix of tracks drawing from their earlier albums as well. Notably, this concert took place during South by Southwest (SXSW) 2009, a prestigious music festival, which likely contributed to the vibrant atmosphere and enthusiasm of the audience.

The Hold Steady - How A Resurrection Really Feels Live at Club de Ville

Club de Ville
Austin, TX, United States

• On March 20, 2009, The Hold Steady performed "How A Resurrection Really Feels" at Club de Ville in Austin, Texas, during a pivotal moment in their car... Read Full Description >

  On March 20, 2009, The Hold Steady performed "How A Resurrection Really Feels" at Club de Ville in Austin, Texas, during a pivotal moment in their career. At this time, they had recently released their fourth studio album, "Stay Positive," which came out in July 2008. This album marked a continuation of their signature sound, blending rock with storytelling lyrics that capture the experiences and struggles of youth. "Stay Positive" was significant as it was the band's first album after a brief hiatus and introduced new themes of resilience and hope, resonating well with fans. The live recording from 2009 highlights the band's energetic performance and strong connection with their audience, showcasing their ability to convey a spirited rock experience. Notably, this period was crucial for solidifying their position in the indie rock scene, with their blend of narrative lyricism and classic rock influences gaining them a dedicated following.

The Hold Steady - Full Concert at Rockpalast featuring 'Hornets! Hornets!'

Rockpalast
Düsseldorf, Germany

• On May 3, 2009, The Hold Steady performed at the Rockpalast in Düsseldorf, Germany, during a significant period in their career. At this time, they h... Read Full Description >

  On May 3, 2009, The Hold Steady performed at the Rockpalast in Düsseldorf, Germany, during a significant period in their career. At this time, they had just released their fourth studio album, "Stay Positive," in July 2008. This album marked a pivotal moment for the band as it was their first after a brief hiatus and featured a blend of storytelling and themes of hope and resilience, resonating strongly with fans. The live recording showcases the band's energetic performances, highlighting their knack for engaging audiences with compelling narratives in their songs. Notably, "Stay Positive" was well-received, solidifying their status within the indie rock scene and showing their growth as musicians. The setlist from this performance includes fan favorites, indicating their ability to connect with audiences through both new material and established hits, helping to further cultivate their devoted following.

The Hold Steady - Live Performance of 'Constructive Summer' at Luxor, Cologne

Luxor
Cologne, Germany

• On May 3, 2009, The Hold Steady performed "Constructive Summer" live at the Luxor in Cologne, Germany. At this time, the band was promoting their four... Read Full Description >

  On May 3, 2009, The Hold Steady performed "Constructive Summer" live at the Luxor in Cologne, Germany. At this time, the band was promoting their fourth studio album, "Stay Positive," which had been released the previous year. "Stay Positive" marked a significant moment in their career, as it was their first album to debut on the Billboard 200 chart, signaling increased recognition and a growing fanbase. The album features themes of resilience and camaraderie, reflective of the energy captured in their live performances. Interestingly, "Constructive Summer" is often seen as an anthem of optimism, encapsulating the band's unique storytelling style that combines elements of rock and earnest narratives. This performance also emphasizes the band's connection with their audience, showcasing their ability to energize live shows, essential to their identity as a band.