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Pixies have been acclaimed as the most influential, pioneering band of the late 80s alt/rock movement, having served as a major influence for artists like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, the Strokes, Weezer, and many more. And today, a whole new generation of music fans has been discovering and embracing the band's "loudquietloud" signature sound. Quirky, catchy melodies have always been Pixies' calling card; seven genre-defining studio albums, including the Gold-certified Surfer Rosa, and the iconic Platinum Doolittle, considered one of the all-time, quintessential alt/rock albums. Sell-out crowds all over the globe, Pixies' live shows are unadulterated magic, simultaneously electrifying and lo-fi. Seventy-five minutes of the band playing anything they want, in whatever order they want, the classics and the new gems. And no two Pixies shows are ever the same.
After disbanding in 1993, Pixies launched their reunion tour in April 2004, playing to sell-out crowds across the globe for 15 years, a far longer period of time than they were a band originally. But writing, recording, and releasing new music was something that the band had been wanting to do for a long time, so they secretly booked studio time in Wales for the fall of 2012. Six days into the recording, founding bassist Kim Deal decided to leave the band; Black Francis, Joey Santiago and David Lovering made the decision to carry on, finishing and releasing the band's first studio album in more than two decades, 2014's Indie Cindy.
As a prolific international touring band, Francis, Santiago, Lovering began working with a number of touring bassists, including former A Perfect Circle bassist Paz Lenchantin. The band are renowned for their emphatic live performances - where they play all four corners of the globe - their live sets regularly rack up to 30+ songs played - made even more impressive by the fact that there are no pre-planned setlists or soundchecks before the band walk onto the stage to play.
Twenty-sixteen's Head Carrier followed and marked the beginning of the band's long-standing collaboration with British producer Tom Dalgety. Twenty-eighteen's Beneath the Eyrie, the next full-length recording project with Dalgety, was recorded at Dreamland Studios near Woodstock, NY. The recording session was documented by the innovative "It's a Pixies Podcast," which captured a true un-edited record of the recording process. A deluxe edition followed, featuring unreleased demos from the Dreamland session.
Early 2022 saw the band and producer Dalgety settle into Guilford Studios in the woods of Vermont, armed with a true abundance of riches, more demos than were needed for the band's eighth album, Doggerel. Pixies renewed musical fervor saw a stand-alone single, "Human Crime," leap from the shadows in March 2022, and the band then headed out on the road to play sold-out shows in North America, headline BBC Radio 6 Music Festival in Cardiff, and play Mexico City's Vive Latino festival to 70,000 people. Pixies' first international tour since 2019 kicks off June 22 in Europe and will see the band performing in South America, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.
Doggerel (2022) is a mature yet visceral record of gruesome folk, ballroom pop and brutal rock haunted by the ghosts of affairs and indulgences, driven wild by cosmic forces and envisioning digital afterlives where no God has provided one.
Doggerel was toured worldwide to sell-out audiences across the entirety of 2022 and 2023 - with the very last show at Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles. Despite the band approaching their 38th year together, the crowds remain as diverse as ever - with new generations of fans emerging year-on-year who were not even born during Pixies 1.0. Pixies will return in 2024...
This is the first time I have seen the Pixies even though I have listented to their music for years. They sounded great! I brought a friend since I had an extra ticket who said that it wasn't his type of music. His text to his buddy was - "I am at the Pixies show and even though this is not my kind of music, I am not hating it. They are good!"A compliment from a non fan says a lot.
They don’t mess around. Come out and rip off song after well rehearsed song. The energy is incredible. They seem to be having a great time too.
The Hartford healthcare amphitheater in Bridgeport is the absolute best venue!! Great acoustics, seating, food and drinks! Great value for tickets and amazing lineups of performers, as well
Both Pixies and Modest Mouse put on a terrific show (Cat power was awful - READING the lyrics onstage). Modest Mouse had the place Rocking and the crowd supped up and ready for The Pixies who did not disapoint and put on a loud, rowdy set full of their many hits. Venue is really nice, easy parking and in and out. Only complaint would be some of the Po Po can be a bit crazed directing traffic. Overall a great night out.
The bands were fantastic but my view from a floor seat was ruined by an usher who stood in front of me all night. I have pictures to confirm. I asked him to move he ignored me. No other usher was in the way of their sections.
Sound quality there is terrible. I guess having a tent over an arena doesn’t work. Apparently it’s a thing. Others have made similar complaints about other bands there.
First time at the Hartford amphitheater and it was a great venue to see an excellent band. The Pixies played to venue at the right levels and energy so you could really hear all of the songs they performed. A great mix of the classics and the new catalog. I will definitely look to see them again when they are in the area
Pixies have been fantastic like every time! Exzellent Sound, Lots of Classics and awesome vieles of Empire State Building and Brooklyn Bridge in the Background …
Great show! Amazing Energy and Francis can still hit the high notes!
I love this venue. It's beautiful. It's a setting a video game creator would dream up without any concern for budget or space, yet somehow it exists in reality. I was able to get there early and get to the very front. We watched the first act pretty comfortably. It was a small simple, four-piece set with Cat Power. But then the second band came on (Modest Mouse) and the combination of the kick drum and bass in that act for some reason overpowered everything else. By the time Pixies came on I had to move toward the back. I think the sound has to power through the whole venue from the front and maybe by the time it's reached the sound booth, it sounds great, having attenuated through every audience member's chest cavity and vital organs. But I think it would be better to have a few rows of speakers (throughout the venue) and at closer to comfortable (or at least not permanently damaging) levels. As it is, being up at the front was uncomfortable. I'd love to be able to go to a gig and actually enjoy hearing all the music.
Venue was terrific and the Pixies were AWESOME! The rooftop is a great place to see a show and as always in NYC the concessions and logistics generally were very well handled and run.
Even better than anticipated!!! The Pixies sounded GREAT it was a blast it was punk it was cool! And Modest Mouse rocked out as well. Plus the Pony Summer Stage is just the best place on earth to see a show!!!!!!!!!!!!
To start off Modest Mouse were EXCELLENT! It was the first time I’ve seen them live and will not be the last. Now to the main performance PIXIES they are on ANOTHER LEVEL. Everything from sound, vocals, and lighting it was perfect. I’ve seen the PIXIES with my brother a lot but what made this one beyond special it was my nephew’s first concert ever. The look on his face said it all. I asked him what he thought his response bleeping awesome! PIXIES RULE! Charles, Joe, David and Paz thank you for all you do! See you soon! Now about the venue The Stone Pony Summer stage it was awesome!
The Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park, NJ is one of our favorite places to see a show. The staff at this venue couldn't be nicer. The set up is awesome, and the price is always fair. The first act, Cat Power, was outstanding but short - only 30 minutes. Next up was the always on point, Modest Mouse. One of my personal favorite bands of all time. They are so good and sound amazing. The Pixies were headliners and sounded perfect as always. Frank Black looked good and the band was amazing. Overall an excellent show!
This show was everything I needed it to be and more. The set list was great, the venue was just the right kind of crowded, the energy hung in the air for hours after.
Awesome sound and venue highly recommend and modest mouse was excellent!
I love the Pixies, I Love Frank Black. I’ve been a fan since high school…. In the 90’s… I loved the old songs… not too familiar with their newer stuff. But I love the new Roxy. And I had a blast!! So glad I FINALLY got to see them… they are definitely one of my bucket list bands. ❤️
Great for your living room. Not live - they were incredibly boring and no stage presence. Waste of money.
Summer in Texas. It’s time to take the shows indoors until October!!! They were amazing, but Bully & Franz Ferdinand had to play under the sun with its reflection on the glass/mirror building across the street. Yikes!!
Best Pixies show out of three I have seen. Love this band! Love this venue, it's a new favorite!
