Episode 241: The Hold Steady [LIVE IN CHICAGO] -- 'Boys and Girls in America' Deep Dive

from Vinyl Emergency · host Jim Hanke; The Hold Steady; John Agnello; Craig Finn

Recorded in front of a live audience at The Salt Shed's Three Top Lounge in Chicago, all six members of The Hold Steady (along with album producer John Agnello) sit down to sum up the writing, recording and behind-the-scenes sagas of 'Boys and Girls in America,' in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Pre-order the new 2LP reissue, due out in November, from your favorite indie record store and get tickets for the band's annual Massive Nights celebration at theholdsteady.net. SPONSORS: flipbin | StreamToWax | Forge Again Records Follow @vinylemergency on Instagram.

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