The Hold Steady, Bloomington IN

I knew it was going to be a good show. Craig Finn and The Hold Steady have a reputation for a non-stop, high energy rock show. Being a fan of the studio discs made me even more certain it was going to be a good time. I wasn’t disappointed.

Jake’s was a packed club with its inhabitants under the spell of rock music. The band had total control of the crowd and looked like they were having a genuinely good time. Each member of the band was smiling and making an effort to make eye contact with fans in the crowd.

Overall, I was thrilled to have seen The Hold Steady at Jake’s. The atmosphere and enthusiasm in the crowd was everything I could have hoped for. Next time around, I think the band will be playing a bigger venue. See them in a small club if you can.

Oh, I got my first disc golf ace at Karst Farm’s Park in Bloomington.