Blender recently questioned Franz Nicolay of The Hold Steady on the circus that is SXSW and the importance of growing facial hair.

The Hold Steady will be embarking on a U.S. tour.

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Sabot Productions will be releasing The Hold Steady's Boys and Girls in America on vinyl on January 16, 2007. According to the label, the price will be $10.00.