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The Hold Steady will return to the American road in full force tonight, as they kick off their previously reported tour tonight in Baltimore. On March 10, they'll pair up with the Thermals in a match made in guitar rock heaven. Finally, they will play Sasquatch in May and Bonnaroo in June.

In other assorted Hold Steady news, the band is featured on the soundtracks to two upcoming films. The first is Bob Dylan biopic I'm Not There, as previously reported. The second is the "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" feature, Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters, where their "Girls Like Status" will join previously unreleased tracks by Andrew W.K., Mastodon, and Killer Mike.

THS' other film forays are on the music video front. First, a video for "Stuck Between Stations" is currently in the works with longtime Hold Steady video director Moh Azima at the helm. Stills from the shoot are available at the band's website.

The band are also holding a contest in which fans can create their own music video for any song from Boys and Girls in America, submit it by March 31, and find out on April 15 whether or not they won one of three prizes, which include a total of $1750 in cash and 10 months in eMusic subscriptions. Aspiring directors can submit their videos here.

Dates:

03-06 Baltimore, MD - Ottobar #
03-09 Sunrise, FL - Langerado Music Festival
03-10 Orlando, FL - The Social *
03-12 Tallahassee, FL - Club Downunder *
03-13 Birmingham, AL - Bottletree *
03-14 Memphis, TN - Hi-Tone Cafe *
03-15 St. Louis, MO - Off Broadway *
03-16 Indianapolis, IN - Music Mill *
03-17 Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall *
03-19 Pittsburgh, PA - Rex Theater #
03-20 State College, PA - Lu Lu's Nightspot
03-21 Syracuse, NY - Schine Underground
03-22 Lancaster, PA - Chameleon
05-26 George, WA - The Gorge
06-16 Manchester, TN - Bonnaroo

# with Marcellus Hall
* with the Thermals