Craig Finn: Punk Rock, Literature, and the Art of Being an Optimist

Published: June 12, 2015, 2:39 p.m.

b"Craig Finn, best known as frontman for the Hold Steady, sat down with Ron Placone at a coffee shop in East Nashville. Topics include the Punk and Hardcore movements of the 80s and 90s, Poetry and Literature, Spirituality and Religion, Rock 'N' Roll, Songwriting, why Craig doesn't like Jim Morrison, the comparisons to Bruce Springsteen, Minneapolis, Brooklyn, the Replacements, and last but certainly not least, Craig's first solo effort, Clear Heart Full Eyes, and his upcoming album and tour. YES!!"