Craig Finn and Wussy

Craig Finn is a Minnesota-raised singer-songwriter and guitarist based in New York City, best known as frontman of the Hold Steady. He also led Minneapolis indie rock band Lifter Puller and has solo albums Clear Heart Full Eyes and Faith in the Future.

Wussy, formed in Cincinnati by vocalists Chuck Cleaver and Lisa Walker, are celebrated for their dynamic indie rock. With acclaimed albums like "Funeral Dress" and "Attica!" and a vibrant guitar style, they gained a fervent following. Cleaver, formerly of the Ass Ponys, and Walker expanded the duo into a full band, earning rave reviews and collaborating with Afghan Whigs and producer John Curley. Critic Robert Christgau lauded them as "the best band in America."