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Debut: "Not Much Left" by Craig Finn

Posted at 6:22 PM on May 2, 2011 by The Current (3 Comments)
Filed under: Local

We're thrilled to offer fans new exclusive songs by Craig Finn that can't be found anywhere else. "Not Much Left" by Craig Finn of The Hold Steady, was recorded live at Wits™ on April 15 at the Fitzgerald Theater. Finn was backed by John Munson on bass, Steve Roehm on vibes, and Joe Savage on pedal steel guitar.

Listen: "Not Much Left" - Craig Finn

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"I was excited to be able to debut three brand new songs for the audience at Wits," said Craig Finn. "I really appreciated the thought and energy the band put into making the songs come to life."

"The Wits program is a way for listeners to connect with some of the greatest storytellers and musical artists of our time," says program director Jim McGuinn.

Listen to the one-hour version of Wits at The Current Presents page; find more videos at The Wits page.

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Photos by Eamon Coyne / MPR

More Photos at MPR Flickr Wits Set

About Wits™

Wits is a live radio show that brings some the country's leading storytellers, writers and whip-smart funny people to the stage of the historic F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater to shed some light on a subject they're excited about. Guests join host John Moe and musical guide John Munson for a look at the subject through stories, songs and entertaining conversation.

Upcoming Wits shows will feature Sandra Bernhard with musical guest Rosanne Cash on Friday, May 20, and Neil Gaiman with musical guest Josh Ritter on Friday, June 24. Tickets can be purchased through The Fitzgerald Theater's box office at 651-290-1200. Find pictures, tweets and video excerpts of the April 15th and other past Wits programs at MPR.org/Wits.

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Comments (3)

I am absolutely IN LOVE with this recording. I'm a huge Hold Steady/Craig Finn fan, but here he totally nails it unlike any other song I've heard him do before. I'm so grateful for The Current putting on this Wits program to give Craig a chance to share this song, but I really really REALLY hope it ends up on an album. This song is beautiful, absolute perfection. Too good to be so exclusive (though I get a lot of satisfaction in sharing this song with other people, guaranteeing them that it's a Craig Finn song they've definitely never heard before)!

But for now, thanks so much for providing the video and audio recordings. I've been listening to them constantly.

Posted by Emily Joynton | May 3, 2011 11:52 PM

Very nice. Seems like maybe Craig's working on his singing. I love the Hold Steady, but every time I've seen them live Craig basically talks (shouts? barks?) out the lyrics to the songs rather than actually carrying a tune. I know he's no crooner, but somehow he manages to sing in the studio.

Posted by Mike | May 5, 2011 10:19 AM

Craig Finn is one of the most talented musicians i've had the pleasure of coming across/seeing live. He's got a place in my soul

Posted by Georgia Lubrani | May 8, 2011 12:34 PM

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