The Friscalating Dusklight: Craig Finn’s chat wrap
Posted on September 11th, 2008 – 5:00 PMBy Michael Rand
Since we wrote about this when it was announced, we thought we’d better follow-up with Craig Finn — of RandBall House Band “The Hold Steady” and “Lifter Puller” fame — and his chat on ESPN.com, which happened on Wednesday. A sampling:
Eric in Hartford, Conn.: As a long-time Braves fan, I demand to know when Craig is going to denounce Kent Hrbek’s reprehensible conduct in the 1991 World Series. Ron Gant deserves justice!
Craig Finn: Watch that play in slow motion! See if it looks like Kent pulled him off the bag. If you still think that, you are watching with Braves eyes. When are the Braves are going to apologize for Jane Fonda being in the dugout? [Proprietor note: Touche. But Finn is still wrong].
Steve, Los Angeles, CA: Craig, plenty of indie rockers admit to being huge baseball fans nowadays. But why do you think there’s traditionally been such a separation - specifically in America - between sports fans and music geeks?
Craig Finn: I’m not exactly sure. I think there is this thing about rock n roll that promotes rebellion. At least that is the image. I think sports is such a big part of American mainstream culture, a lot of rock n rollers feel guilty about admitting to liking sports. I can admit liking to eat wings and watch baseball but a lot of rockers just have a hard time doing that.
Nate P. (St. Paul MN): If fate turned out differently and you were a baseball player instead of a musician, what would your batter-up music be?
Craig Finn: I think Jailbreak by Thin Lizzy! It’s a pretty good riff! It’s not super powerful but it would be great for a singles hitter. Maybe Mauer should think about it! [Proprietor note: Redemption for that whole Hrbek/Gant thing].
The whole thing is right here. Well worth your time as you attempt to stop seething about an extra-innings loss to the Royals right before a 10-game road trip.
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