“Most books about musicians focus on the superstars that everybody knows. Franz Nicolay’s writing is so valuable because he cares about the other 99.9 percent of performers—the sidemen, the session musicians, the road dogs who make their living in the shadows. In ‘Band People,’ Nicolay shows just how fascinating—and difficult, and rewarding, and important—the lives of these people can be”. —Steven Hyden, author of “Twilight of the Gods: A Journey to the End of Classic Rock”

Criminal Records and A Cappella Books are welcome author and The Hold Steady’s Franz Nicolay for a talk on his new book, “Band People: Life and Work in Popular Music” on Friday, October 4, at 5:30 PM. Nicolay will appear in conversation with the Drive-By Truckers’ Jay Gonzalez. The talk will be followed by a book signing.

This event is free and open to the public. Copies of “Band People” will be available for purchase at the store