The Hold Steady / Sean Na Na

by Vagrant Tours

Hold Steady have announced a fall tour set to kick off just prior to the release of their debut for Vagrant. The album, titled Boys and Girls in America and will hit stores on October 3rd. The record was produced by John Agnello (Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Jawbox, Patti Smith) and recorded at Water Music in Hoboken, NJ. The album also includes guest appearances from Soul Asylum's David Pirner and The Reputation's Elizabeth Elmore.

The album is the follow up to the acclaimed Separation Sunday. Band leader Craig Finn had this to say about the album:

"Boys and Girls in America" is a reference to a line from Jack Kerouac's classic novel "On the Road." The line goes, 'Boys and girls in America have such a sad time together.' Basically, the songs are about guys and girls, and love. It's not a concept-type record like the last one -- it's more of a theme record.

September 30, 2006Hamden, CTMasonic Temple
October 1, 2006New York, NYIrving Plaza
October 2, 2006Baltimore, MDOttobar
October 4, 2006Atlanta, GAThe Earl
October 5, 2006Birmingham, ALBottle Tree
October 7, 2006Denton, TXHailey's
October 8, 2006Austin, TXEmo's
October 9, 2006Houston, TXWalter's on Washington
October 13, 2006San Diego, CABrick By Brick
October 16, 2006Los Angeles, CATroubadour
October 17, 2006San Francisco, CAGreat American Music Hall
October 20, 2006Vancouver, BCThe Plaza Club
October 21, 2006Seattle, WACrocodile Cafe