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wilbeer
Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
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Mar 13, 2014 - 10:19pm PT
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How were they?
Man,that last vid takes me right back.Pixies....
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 13, 2014 - 10:23pm PT
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Good...but not mind-blowingly stellar.
It's pretty much the Frank Black show, and not having Kim Deal there is a real bummer. Still, Joey Santiago still shreds, and it's super fun to hear songs that I looooooove so much.
The Joint (Hard Rock, Las Vegas) is a great venue, too- small-ish (~4000), with balconies of VIP seating where they serve you drinks, with a good view. Years ago I'd have been down there on the floor surfing the mosh, but this was a really nice place to watch the show.
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
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Mar 13, 2014 - 10:25pm PT
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Yeah ,they were on npr last week ,been listening to them a lot lately.
Thanks .
Edit;Hoping they are coming up this way.Good to see the interest,HUGE fan.
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Mar 13, 2014 - 10:32pm PT
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Saw them on their last reunion tour about 3 yrs ago. Lots of fun.
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fosburg
climber
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Mar 13, 2014 - 10:59pm PT
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Great band!
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TwistedCrank
climber
Bungwater Hollow, Ida-ho
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Mar 14, 2014 - 02:48pm PT
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It's tough to see them without Kim Deal on bass. She was a swell foil to the abrasive guitars and ratcheting drums.
It looks like the new road four-stringer - Paz Lenchantin - adds good harmonies and having a violin in the sound adds a new dimension. Check out the intimacy of this NPR Tiny Desk Concert.
http://www.npr.org/event/music/269542317/pixies-tiny-desk-concert
We're whispering because we're shy.
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fluffy
Trad climber
Colorado
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Mar 14, 2014 - 03:14pm PT
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I thought the new bassist did a fine job. If you went expecting Kim Deal you didn't know too much about the new lineup lol.
Great show...but then I always thought Frank was the talent in that band anyway. As further evidenced by his work with the Catholics.
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apogee
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Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 14, 2014 - 03:17pm PT
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If Kim Deal doesn't somehow make her way back, it would be nice to see Paz become a stronger presence in the band. There are several songs that are signature Deal tunes that were either not done at all (Gigantic) or were not sung by Paz (Heaven).
Frank Black is such a dominating presence on stage (and off) that a sweetening balance is much needed. Paz's voice is a passable substitute for Kim's...hopefully she can gain a stronger presence in the band.
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covelocos
Trad climber
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Mar 14, 2014 - 04:14pm PT
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I know Paz from her work with The Entrance Band and now she is now on tour with the Pixies. Check out Entrance if you haven't! [Click to View YouTube Video] I've never seen the Pixies...
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