A new feature here at MoB developed to share some our favorite past concert moments captured in video (albeit sometimes shakey and out of focus). Unlike some of our other scheduled features, these videos will be posted sporadically. Chances are you may have been in the audience, if so, please feel free to leave your remembrances in the comments.

It’s only fitting that we kick things off with a band that delivered two of our favorite concerts from 2007. Captured during Lollapalooza last year, lots of good friends and cheap whiskey within arms reach as the Hold Steady delivered as they always do. This was one of the best days of my life, period. After their set, we drunkenly chatted up Craig Finn about Jack Kerouac (who was too conservative in his writing compared to Alan Ginsburg according to Craig) and their then upcoming opening stint for the Rolling Stones.

Before you dive, and perhaps the biggest news here is that taking a look at The Hold Steady website you’ll notice a collection of photos from the studio. The best revelation from these is that none other than Lucero’s Ben Nichols appears to be lending vocal duties to the upcoming record. Rock and Roll!

The Hold Steady – “Chips Ahoy” (Live from Lollapalooza 2007) :

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