Just Announced The Hold Steady at Metro

Hey, remember when The Hold Steady was, like, a thing? Remember when just the mention of the Brooklyn-based band’s name caused your friends to squeal in delight, and/or barf in disgust? The group’s infectious (some would say forced) populist vibe worked wonders on a series of terrific (some would say unlistenable) albums, most notably Boys And Girls In America and Stay Positive. But after last year’s not-bad-but-not-great Heaven Is Whenever, the arguments and teeth-gnashing seemed to cool. (Even the fake Craig Finn Twitter feed seems tired these days.) Well, it’s time to get worked up all over again, because The A.V. Club is welcoming the band back to Chicago for a show at Metro on August 25. Something something townies, something something Adderall. We’re excited to have the band back, and excited to finally—finally!—build something this summer. We’re thinking a potato gun or a zip line would be pretty sweet.

Pre-sale tickets for the show are on sale now; general on sale begins this Thursday, May 26, at noon. Be sure to check Metro's website for more info.