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The Daily OrangeBandersnatch | Indie rockers Hold Steady to perform with SU's Ra Ra Riot
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Posted: 3/20/07, 11:00 PM EST Section: Feature
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The album was found on many magazines' "best of" list in 2006, Bandersnatch director Kelly Bertog said. Blender magazine voted The Hold Steady as the Best Band of '06.
The group brings a blend of indie rock and classic rock guitar riffs, with Craig Finn's spoken-word, narrative lyrics. The group formed in 2000, rising from the ashes of Finn and guitarist Tad Kubler's former band, Lifter Puller.
Syracuse's own Ra Ra Riot will open the show.
According to the Facebook event for tonight's show, many attendees are enthusiastic for the return of Ra Ra Riot, who released an EP earlier this month.
"They've grown at a tremendous rate," said Bertog, who had hoped Ra Ra Riot would join the bill with The Hold Steady.
While a lot of the fans listen to either Ra Ra Riot or The Hold Steady, Bandersnatch hopes this collaboration will allow listeners to cross over the "best two up-and-coming bands," Bertog said.
Senior music industry major and member of the local band The February, Liz Pensel, said she is excited to hear The Hold Steady for the first time. Pensel said she has songs by The Hold Steady on her iPod but has never actually listened to them before.
Because there are only two bands performing at the Schine Underground, each band will be able to play a solid set, Bertog said. Fans are expecting a great show because both groups have a great reputation for live shows, Bertog said.
Personally, Bertog said he is excited to see Ra Ra Riot open the show.
"They're so tight as a band," he said.
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