The Hold Steady

Band

The Hold Steady

The Hold Steady is an American rock band formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 2003. The lineup features Craig Finn, guitarist Tad Kubler, bassist Galen Polivka, drummer Bobby Drake, keyboardist Franz Nicolay, and guitarist Steve Selvidge. Known for their classic rock influences and lyrically dense storytelling, the band performs narrative-based songs. Their music frequently addresses themes of religion, redemption, and drug addiction, often incorporating recurring characters set in the city of Minneapolis.