Video: David Letterman-The Hold Steady-July-16-2008

While we're at it, I heard the redoubtable Gideon Coe comparing media darlings the Hold Steady to Bruce Springsteen the other day. Well, I can just about see the similarity. But to my ears, the Hold Steady (on their new single at least) occupy the exact midpoint on the musical continuum that connects latter-day Butthole Surfers to Bruce Hornsby and The Range. See if you agree:

Their show @ First Avenue is sold out... Tuesday, July 22 Main Room door 8:00 PM / 18+ THE HOLD STEADY with THE LOVED ONES more... $25.00 advance $25.00 door They were just on Letterman... [...]