Thank you + Q&A + Let's Do This

[koob]

Hey everyone!

As most of you know, we're back. Thank you for being patient while we regrouped from a much needed break. For years it had been no slow + all go - since our first show in 2003. It was time to exhale, reflect, take a nap, and do our laundry. It was a fine change of pace. But enough. We're a rock band. We make records, go on tour, play shows, and have a great time with anyone and everyone in our path. We're excited as hell to be back doing just that.

We have a lot great things happening and even more to come. It's all moving pretty quickly now. We wouldn't be able to do any of this without all of you. If we haven't adequately expressed how grateful we are, please allow me to try and do that now by saying thank you. So, so much. We're working on different ways to let you guys know how much this all means to us. So stay tuned. 

The idea here is to try and keep everyone informed and involved. I'd like to try and answer as many of your questions that I can. We thought the message board would be the best place to have some Q&A sessions. Send your questions here - [e-mail] - I promise we'll do our best to get to all of them.

I'll also try and do some regular updates if you guys are interested.

Thanks so much. Let's have a blast.  

xo

Tad

[delboydrums]

Thanks again Tad.

The Q&A sounds like a great idea - you'll be swamped!

What you, Craig and the rest of the guys do means a hell of a lot to all of us on here. The music of the Hold Steady has genuinely made a really positive difference to many of our lives.

It sounds like it's going to be one hell of an exciting time for the band and for us fans.
Glad you're back - it'll be worth the wait!

[Rich Tarbell]

Jan 26, 2014 12:34:35 GMT -5 koob said:

As most of you know, we're back.

yeah, and aren't you supposed to be at band practice right about now?

[jessicalyn]

There is no other band that could go on tour in the dead of winter, and I'd be totally willing to drive hours to see them. Ohio is under a ton of snow right now, but I'll see you guys starting Friday in Louisville, even if I have to rent a sled instead of a car.

Thanks for everything you do for your fans, from the Instagram sneak peeks to updates on the boards.

[Admin]

Jan 26, 2014 12:50:42 GMT -5 Rich Tarbell said:

Jan 26, 2014 12:34:35 GMT -5 koob said:

As most of you know, we're back.

yeah, and aren't you supposed to be at band practice right about now?

[dealwiththedealers]

Tad, I can't say thank you too many times. With the new release upon us, I've been thinking back to where I was when HiW was released. It's incredible to think that it's four years later and everything has changed, but THS is still so important to me. Who knew that arriving early to see Spoon at Bonnaroo 2007 and catching the end of Killer Parties would change my life forever.

Cheers!

[wackojacko]

Just glad you're back and making music. There is so much joy for us in what you do. Now get your asses to Nottingham, England and play me another of your mind-blowing shows.

[Eric]

Jan 26, 2014 15:44:11 GMT -5 wackojacko said:

Just glad you're back and making music. There is so much joy for us in what you do. Now get your asses to Nottingham, England and play me another of your mind-blowing shows.

AMEN.
I live really close to Notts and I would bloody love to see THS back at Rock City.

Thanks Tad, for popping up on the boards. It's been said many times before, but no other band goes to such lengths to support their fans the way that we support you. Plus you always play with beaming smiles on your faces and who could ask for more?

[Phils_fan]

This thread made my day- on Eddie Van Halen's birthday and everything.

Welcome home Tad- see you in Harrisburg.

-Neil

[koob]

Jan 26, 2014 13:33:42 GMT -5 Admin said:

Jan 26, 2014 12:50:42 GMT -5 Rich Tarbell said:

yeah, and aren't you supposed to be at band practice right about now?

I multi-task.

Scene updates, Instagram, working on art for the covers EP, writing new jams, editing footage for youtube update...

AND now we're talking about practice. 


Genius, Brendan. Thank you. 
tk

[Rich Tarbell]

Jan 26, 2014 22:37:55 GMT -5 koob said:

Jan 26, 2014 13:33:42 GMT -5 Admin said:

AND now we're talking about practice. 


Genius, Brendan. Thank you. 
tk

i grooved that fastball

[Admin]

Jan 26, 2014 22:37:55 GMT -5 koob said:

Jan 26, 2014 13:33:42 GMT -5 Admin said:

I multi-task.

Scene updates, Instagram, working on art for the covers EP, writing new jams, editing footage for youtube update...

AND now we're talking about practice. 


Genius, Brendan. Thank you. 
tk

Anytime.

[koob]

Rich - you know I'm hoops guy. Baseball... meh. That said, I still have a crush on Susan Sarandon...

I do remember some journalist coming back stage during the Boys & Girls tour, saying he felt like he was hanging out in the '86 Mets locker room...

[howard]

Hey Tad,

Please can I add my thanks to those above.

My quick question - what month(s)this year are you likely to be back in the UK? I saw another thread suggesting early May, but an indication would both help build excitement and allow some management of expectations.

Cannot wait for Williamsburg and Harrisburg in the interim though.

Very best

Howard

[melrosewoody]

Jan 26, 2014 12:34:35 GMT -5 koob said:

Hey everyone!

As most of you know, we're back.

Tad

Understatement of the year! Will be EPIC album and shows no doubt. New stuff sounds super! Thanks for upping the ante once again. See you in Cleveland.

[Camie]

Brendan, you have just seriously made me spit my drink...

[bloodystereos]

Hi Tad!

Can't wait for the Harrisburg show! So, the last time you guys played the Abbey bar, Craig told me Steve hadn't learned "Knuckles" yet.

So.... any progress?

Listening to RAGS at the moment, with a big grin on my mug! Thanks!

[bloodystereos]

Jan 28, 2014 20:01:06 GMT -5 bloodystereos said:

So, the last time you guys played the Abbey bar, Craig told me Steve hadn't learned "Knuckles" yet.

So.... any progress?

Well, I'd say this question has been answered.