“Craig Finn ties it all together on Always Been…Backed by members of the War on Drugs, the Hold Steady bandleader has never sounded so alive. His latest solo work shimmers with an energy that perfectly suits him and his cast of characters.” – PASTE Craig Finn has announced plans for a headline tour. The North American dates – which see Finn accompanied by his new backing combo, The Band of Forgiveness – get underway October 9 at Millersville, PA’s Phantom Power and then travel through a tour finale at New York City’s Le Poisson Rogue on October 25. Tickets for all announced dates are on sale now. For complete information, please visit craigfinn.net/tour. Finn’s busy live schedule marks the recent release of his acclaimed new album, Always Been, available now digitally as well as on CD, standard vinyl, and limited-edition colored vinyl via Tamarac Records/Thirty Tigers. Upcoming dates include a sold-out one-night-only performance at the Bowery Ballroom on May 30 from Craig Finn & The People of Substance Band – an all-star combo featuring Adam Granduciel, Robbie Bennett and Dave Hartley of The War on Drugs, Joe Russo, Josh Kaufman, Kathleen Edwards, Nelson Devereaux, Anthony LaMarca, and more. Finn will also be making some solo appearances without a band, including a performance at Chicago, IL’s Old Town School of Folk Music as part of The Working Songwriter Forum, a 3-day musical weekend set for May 23-25 –presented by the host and creator of The Working Songwriter podcast, Joe Pug – as well as a pair of book reading and record signing sessions and in-stores on Tuesday, May 20 at Kingston, NY’s Rough Draft Bar & Books, and June 3 at New York City’s Rough Trade.
Finn will then embark on a summer series of solo performances, including headline shows, festival appearances, dates supporting The Mountain Goats, and more. Highlights include a triple-bill alongside The Decemberists and Kevin Morby at Skokie, IL’s Out of SPACE Skokie on Sunday, July 27, and a top-billed appearance at Camden, NJ’s XPoNential Music Festival on Sunday, September 21. CRAIG FINN - ON TOUR 2025 MAY 23-25 – Chicago, IL – Old Town School of Folk Music * 30 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom † - SOLD OUT JUNE 3 - New York, NY – Rough Trade Below 5 – Baltimore, MD – WTMD’s First Thursday Festival @ Canton Waterfront Park 7 – Metuchen, NJ – Old Franklin Schoolhouse JULY 27 – Skokie, IL – Out of SPACE Skokie ^ AUGUST 5 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage w/Mountain Goats 6 – Richmond, VA – The Broadberry w/Mountain Goats 8 – Hartford, CT – Infinity Music Hall w/Mountain Goats 9 – Portland, ME - Guster’s on the Ocean Festival (That’s How I Remember It Live Podcast) 10 – Providence, RI – Fete Music Hall w/Mountain Goats SEPTEMBER 21 – Camden, NJ – XPoNential Music Festival # * The Working Songwriter Forum w/ Joe Pug & Courtney Hartman † w/ The People of Substance Band ^ w/ The Decemberists and Kevin Morby # Festival Appearance
# # # CRAIG FINN & THE BAND OF FORGIVENESS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2025 OCTOBER 9 – Millersville, PA – Phantom Power 10 – Washington, DC – Black Cat 11 – Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre 12 – Charleston, WV – Mountain Stage at Culture Center Theater 13 – Indianapolis, IN – Turntable 15 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line 16 – Milwaukee, WI – Vivarium 17 – Kalamazoo, MI – Bell’s Eccentric Café 18 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall 19 – Columbus, OH – Rumba Café 21 – Buffalo, NY – Asbury Hall 22 – Toronto, ON – Longboat Hall 23 – Homer, NY – Homer Center For The Arts 24 – Woodstock, NY – Bearsville Theater 25 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge # # # Produced by GRAMMY® Award-winner Adam Granduciel (The War On Drugs) at his studio in Burbank, CA and mixed by 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning engineer Jonathan Low (Taylor Swift, The National, Hurray For The Riff Raff), Always Been features musical performances by Granduciel and other members of The War on Drugs, as well as guest vocals by Kathleen Edwards and Sam Fender. Hailed by Paste for “a sound that sparkles in vivid, electric-blue hues…a lightning-bolt sound comprising steadfast motorik beats and tight, palm-muted guitar work alongside warm washes of synthesizer and humming gospel organ,” the collection – which marks the sixth LP in a solo discography that sits alongside Finn’s finest work as frontman and vocalist of The Hold Steady – includes by such standouts as “Luke & Leanna,” the album-opening “Bethany,” and “People of Substance,” the latter of which received worldwide applause from such publications as Rolling Stone, SPIN, NME, Stereogum, Consequence, Under The Radar, and more. In addition, the release of Always Been is accompanied by the new short story collection, Lousy With Ghosts, a limited edition 92-page book featuring 11 works of fiction by Finn set in the same universe as the album, offering new and deeper looks at the characters from the songs. The first edition of Lousy With Ghosts is sold out, and a second printing is available now. Finn will celebrate the publication of Lousy With Ghosts at a pair of very special book signing sessions and in-store performances beginning Tuesday, May 20 at Kingston, NY’s Rough Draft Bar & Books. Complete details can be found HERE. Next, Finn will visit New York City’s Rough Trade Below for a conversation, live performance, and signing of store-purchased copies of Always Been and Lousy With Ghosts, set for Tuesday, June 3. Tickets for the event can be purchased HERE. “I believe this to be the most narrative record I have made,” says Finn. “Most songs concern a protagonist who pursued a career as a clergyman despite a lack of faith. The record tells the story of his rise and fall and redemption, while also filling out the details of his travels and the world in which he lives. I am very proud of what we made, I hope you enjoy.” STREAM/PURCHASE ALWAYS BEEN PURCHASE LOUSY WITH GHOSTS Praise for Always Been: “Great new solo LP.” - Rolling Stone “The ingredients that make The Hold Steady special are in Craig Finn’s lyricism…a novelistic songwriter who writes with rich detail and vivid characters…on this record, these characters feel closer to his lived experience than on previous records.” - NPR/All Songs Considered “The Hold Steady meets The War On Drugs” is exactly what Always Been sounds like, and it’s even better in execution than it is on paper…In a genre where most of the greats are old souls to begin with it only makes sense that with more wisdom and more life experience comes one of Craig Finn’s best records yet.” - Brooklyn Vegan "It’s his most narrative-driven record to date... Finn’s also hitting the road with Bob Mould in support of the album, which is basically a perfect musical pairing." - AV Club "Backed by members of the War on Drugs, the Hold Steady bandleader has never sounded so alive. His latest solo work shimmers with an energy that perfectly suits him and his cast of characters." - Paste "Craig Finn And The War On Drugs are a super team on ‘Always Been.’" - UPROXX "Craig Finn (With War On Drugs) makes soaring rock statement with Always Been." - Glide Magazine "It’s a masterclass in narrative songwriting and a high-water mark in Finn’s solo career." -Mxdwn # # #
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