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| Chip Away Boy |
Posted - 07/13/2005 : 19:00:38
The Pixies are playing at "the Egg" in Albany New York.
I don't think it's on this site, but it's listed on ticketmaster.
A friend told me it's an acoustic set as well, but i'm not positive.
It's a smaller venue, and I am so there! |
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| Carl |
Posted - 08/15/2005 : 03:00:41
Well, it's not 'til October, maybe they will offer the Pixies set! |
| silvereel |
Posted - 08/13/2005 : 11:38:01
they don't offer this show on pixiesdiscs.com, do they? how am i supposed to get my hands on a copy of this? |
| Carl |
Posted - 08/10/2005 : 00:55:44
Here's another Across The Narrows article:
http://www.netmusiccountdown.com/inc/news_article.php?id=8634
Killers, Beck To Play Across the Narrows
The Killers, Beck to play first Across the Narrows fest.
By Krista Desens
NEW YORK, NY Wednesday Aug.10.2005 /netmusiccountdown.com/ -- The Killers, Beck and Oasis are among the artists booked for the first Across the Narrows music festival in New York City.
Along with the Killers, Beck and Oasis, the Pixies will headline the festival, which was previously called Across the Pond.
RollingStone.com reports that Across the Narrows will take place in two waterfront ballparks on October 1st and 2nd. The artists will perform simultaneously at Staten Island's Richmond County Bank Ballpark in St. George and at Brooklyn's Keyspan Park in Coney Island.
Other acts confirmed to play the Across the Narrows festival include Gang of Four, Interpol, Jet, Doves, Built to Spill, the New York Dolls, Tegan and Sara, Kasabian, The Raveonettes, and Rilo Kiley.
Tickets to the shows go on sale August 12th.
Here is the Across the Narrows lineup, according to RollingStone.com:
Keyspan Park - October 1:
Pixies
Gang of Four
Built to Spill
Rilo Kiley
Death From Above 1979
Mando Diao
Nine Black Alps
Keyspan Park - October 2:
Beck
Belle & Sebastian
The Polyphonic Spree
The Raveonettes
Gang Gang Dance
Whirlwind Heat
Richmond County Bank Ballpark - October 1:
The Killers
New York Dolls
Interpol
British Sea Power
Tegan and Sara
The Ordinary Boys
Lake Trout
Richmond County Bank Ballpark - October 2:
Oasis
Jet
Doves
The Lemonheads
Kasabian
Jesse Malin
The Redwalls |
| Chip Away Boy |
Posted - 08/09/2005 : 08:57:41
I checked it out and they do have them as a package here:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00003B05AD8D66D8?artistid=983494&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=52
Howevery, I don't see a price... |
| Chip Away Boy |
Posted - 08/09/2005 : 08:54:48
do you get it cheaper if you buy tix for both dates? I want to see Beck |
| Carl |
Posted - 08/09/2005 : 04:25:29
http://www.spin.com/features/news/2005/08/050808_across_the_narrows/
http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/_/id/7538256/thekillers?pageid=rs.News&pageregion=double1
Pixies, Killers, Beck, Oasis Headline Renamed NY Fest
August 8, 2005
It's all about semantics in New York. According to Billboard.com, the music festival set to take place simultaneously in minor league ballparks in Staten Island and Brooklyn on October 1 and 2, formerly known as Across the Pond, has been more specifically renamed Across the Narrows. The Staten Island bill for October 1 includes the Killers, Interpol, New York Dolls, British Sea Power, Tegan & Sara, Lake Trout, and the Ordinary Boys. At the same time, the Pixies will be headlining in Brooklyn along with Gang of Four, Built to Spill, Rilo Kiley, Death From Above 1979, Nine Black Alps, and Mando Diao.
The next day, Beck will headline in Brooklyn, along with the Raveonettes, Gang Gang Dance, and Whirlwind Heat. The reunited Lemonheads will take the stage in Staten Island, along with headliner Oasis, Kasabian, Jesse Malin, and the Redwalls.
Ticketmaster.com lists an Internet presale for tickets kicking off on Thurs., August 11 at 9 a.m.; tickets are available to the general public starting at 10 a.m. on August 12. Click here for more info.
Killers Lead N.Y. Fest
Beck, Pixies, Oasis also to play inaugural Across the Narrows
The Killers, Beck, the Pixies and Oasis will headline the inaugural New York City Across the Narrows festival (formerly called Across the Pond) at the waterfront ballparks separated by the Narrows portion of the New York Bay.
The two-venue festival will take place on October 1st and 2nd, with acts performing simultaneously at Staten Island's Richmond County Bank Ballpark in St. George, home of the Staten Island Yankees, a minor league affiliate of the New York Yankees; and Brooklyn's Keyspan Park in Coney Island, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones, a minor league affiliate of the Mets.
Interpol, Jet, the New York Dolls, Gang of Four, Tegan and Sara, Doves, Rilo Kiley and Kasabian are also featured on the bill, with special guests expected to be announced closer to the event's kickoff.
Tickets will go on sale August 12th, with two-day pass options available.
Across the Narrows lineup:
Keyspan Park:
10/1:
Pixies
Gang of Four
Built to Spill
Rilo Kiley
Death From Above 1979
Mando Diao
Nine Black Alps
10/2:
Beck
Belle & Sebastian
The Polyphonic Spree
The Raveonettes
Gang Gang Dance
Whirlwind Heat
Richmond County Bank Ballpark:
10/1:
The Killers
New York Dolls
Interpol
British Sea Power
Tegan and Sara
The Ordinary Boys
Lake Trout
10/2:
Oasis
Jet
Doves
The Lemonheads
Kasabian
Jesse Malin
The Redwalls
TRACEY FORD
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| kromkamp |
Posted - 08/08/2005 : 08:14:02
By taped, you mean by pixiesdiscs? |
| kathryn |
Posted - 08/06/2005 : 21:09:12
it's not just a HC outtake. it's an old traditional blues song.
they played it three times so far...atlantic city on wed night,
albany ny thursday night and four hours ago at the newport folk
festival. probably the only three times they will ever play it?
they did that song early in the set in newport, at which point all the folkies bolted en masse, leaving us pixies punks with lots of room to dance to (the show got harder once they got that tune out of the way).
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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| spunXtain |
Posted - 08/06/2005 : 13:51:47
WTF at all you n00bs saying "what the hell is needle in my arm/all around the world"
it's a fucking Honeycomb track that didn't make the cut. Damn Pixies-only loving n00bs.
Got coffee, got donuts, got wasted.. |
| fbc |
Posted - 08/06/2005 : 13:18:34
quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
Setlist, to the best of my abilities at 1 a.m.:
Needle In My Arm/All Around The World...
i'm gobsmacked
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| mhotter |
Posted - 08/06/2005 : 09:02:53
No, you didn't imagine it. though i cringed when the very talkative and loud guy behind me (third row from the stage) goes ,"Oh, that's a Beatles song!"
quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
Did I imagine Frank started "Blister In The Sun" in the intro to Velouria?
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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| mhotter |
Posted - 08/06/2005 : 08:59:19
I was at the show and it was my first time hearing the song as well(No, they didn't play "All Over the World" off of _Bossanova_). It was a great country song with a death row theme - I assumed it was an old Johnny Cash or Merle Haggard song, but it seems it may be a Frank Black written classic. Someone else on the forum said it might be released on the Sicilian.
quote:
Originally posted by Mac E. Doobage
What is Needle In My Arm/All Around The World?
I assume the latter is All over the world, but the former?
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| Carl |
Posted - 08/05/2005 : 18:07:32
Yeah, it could be released as Pixies Unplugged! :D |
| mosleyk |
Posted - 08/05/2005 : 12:51:59
Great reviews everybody! I especially loved reading how chatty they were. How exciting that the show was taped!!!! |
| speedy_m |
Posted - 08/05/2005 : 10:32:04
This sounds amazing, thanks all for the reviews. I hate you.
and you are ill prepared to fight
living in a world of soft and white
in air conditioned battle zones
I pity you!
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| twist |
Posted - 08/05/2005 : 10:01:15
Wow, what a great show, stripped down to the bare essentials. David's kit - an un-snared snare, hi hat, bass & tambourine, he played one handed a lot. Joey may have felt constrained by his acoustic Gibson, but it was great to hear all the notes and chords ringing out un distorted. Kim did seem a bit smaller behind her huge bass (not stand up) but again it was great to hear those bass notes resonating purely. Frank plays acoustic half the time anyway so at moments some songs sounded no different than usual. The audience sat down after the initial welcoming applause, quite a difference from Amherst, it was a bit weird to see a room full of sitters at a Pixies show. Everyone stayed standing for the Gigantic encore and my wife and I were able to do a little dance. At U Mass, Gigantic was a happy sanitorium, in Albany, little dances. Although at moments they seemed to be still finding their acoustical sea legs it was altogether just what these 50 year old ears wanted.
quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
Kim put it best when she said, in response to Charles joking that "maybe acoustic is this band's future," "I'd rather be shot in the face."
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I thought here she was refering to having to come up with banter or to the prospect of playing "Lemon Tree Very Pretty"
(I'll bet there's a dusty old recording of a 14 year old Charles T. singing "Michael Row The Boat Ashore" out there somewhere.)
I thought it was odd Frank didn't refer to the fact that they were playing inside a giant saucer shaped building,sort of a Clamshell of The Gods washed up on the shores of downtown Albany, maybe they didn't look out the bus window on their way in. |
| Mac E. Doobage |
Posted - 08/05/2005 : 03:56:57
What is Needle In My Arm/All Around The World?
I assume the latter is All over the world, but the former?
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| OldManInaCoffeeCan |
Posted - 08/05/2005 : 03:33:04
Wow Kathryn, that Albany show sounds as if it was one of a kind. A warm-up for the Newport show, amazing. Love the Frank-n-Kim quips.
Now go get some rest, get some lovin, and get ready to get some more PIXIES, huh!
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| Carl |
Posted - 08/04/2005 : 22:35:42
"I have to count this song off because I'm a control freak."
Wow, sounds like they're really loosening up!! Frank's not known for his onstage banter!!
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| tobafett |
Posted - 08/04/2005 : 22:30:10
wow! that sounds so rad! thanks for the posts!
*now go sleep*
:) |
| kathryn |
Posted - 08/04/2005 : 22:21:33
Setlist, to the best of my abilities at 1 a.m.:
Caribou
Cactus
Bone Machine
Velouria
Here Comes Your Man
River Euphrates
Wave Of Mutilation (UK Surf)
Is She Weird
Mr. Grieves
Ed is Dead
Gouge Away
Monkey Gone to Heaven
Subbacultcha
Holiday Song
Nimrod's Son
Needle In My Arm/All Around The World
I Bleed
Crackity Jones
Hey
Vamos
Where Is My Mind?
encore - > Gigantic (after which Kim gave some lucky bastard in the audience the setlist that had been taped by Joey's feet)
A typical 2004 set, as many of the Trompe/Bossa tunes they've bust out in 05 sadly were absent. The whole acoustic thing was literally physically frustrating; it's excruciating to have your body denied a good mosh to Nimrod's Son. Kim put it best when she said, in response to Charles joking that "maybe acoustic is this band's future," "I'd rather be shot in the face."
But what the night lacked in hard rocking and fresher tunes, it more than made up for in banter. Never has the band chatted or joked so much from the stage.
Frank did most of the talking (beginning with a story of his trip to the mall today to get "transitional lenses" at Lenscrafters) but this was Kim's show. She sang Velouria like an angel, she was amazing with the spotlight on her and she killed the last part of the song (beautifully doing the "V-E-L-O-U-R-I-A"s).
Lots of Frank-n-Kim quips:
Frank: "We should have brought the big amps tonight. There's gonna be a riot like Dylan back in '66..."
Kim: "Only reverse."
Frank: "Reverse Dylan!"
Kim and Frank noticed that Joey had a mic and they ganged up on him:
Frank: "Joe since when do you have a microphone on stage?"
Kim: "I haven't heard you say anything for like 20 years."
(Someone in the audience shouted one of the night's many "I love you Kim"s.)
Kim: "Did you request a mic tonight or did you find it there? This is fascinating! I've never seen you with a mic."
Frank: "Are you gonna sing?"
Joey: "Negative"
Frank: "Maybe if I get the audience to kind of..."
Huge applause and shouting from the audience.
Frank kept referring to Saturday's Newport Folk Festival gig: "We're getting ready for the folk thing," etc.
Frank introducing Here Comes Your Man: "I have to count this song off because I'm a control freak."
The show was taped. Was Atlantic City? First time in 05 I've seen a gig being taped. Anybody know what that's about?
Did I imagine Frank started "Blister In The Sun" in the intro to Velouria?
God help me, in 6 hours I get to drive to the Newport show. I love this band. I'm sooooo psyched. I'm sooooo sleepy.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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| Chip Away Boy |
Posted - 08/04/2005 : 21:32:34
it was a really awesome show
frank joked about how it they couldn't legally advertise this set as the first acoustic show, since Rhode Island Aug 6th is booked as such. So he said thats the first night they're playing acoustic.......not tonight. He said both the band, and the audience could be sued.
Good stuff, more chatter. They actually said they were warming up because they thought they needed to tell storys at the folk festival.
Needle in My Arm was a surprise...
Kim smoked cigarettes. They closed the night with Gigantic.
Strawberry's & Nutella
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| freakin phreak |
Posted - 08/04/2005 : 20:45:18
just got back from the show, it was amazing. all acoustic, i cant remember the exact setlist but the songs were caribou, here comes your man, nimrods son, holiday song, subbacultcha, is she wierd, needle in the arm, ed is dead, gigantic, where is my mind, wave of mutilation (uk), cactus, river euphrates, monkey, velouria, bone machine, vamos, gouge away, crackity jones, mr. grieves, and i bleed. such a different show, lots of banter, and joey had a mike. frank and kim were busting on him "when do you ever have a mike joey? did you request it or did you find it when you came out?" lots of joking from the band. i got pics and a poor recording, but hey, its a recording.
a day late, a dollar short |
| Skatealex1 |
Posted - 08/04/2005 : 16:38:14
Looking forward to seeing the setlist~! since i cant make it
The Truth Is Out There |
| OldManInaCoffeeCan |
Posted - 08/04/2005 : 16:04:44
TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! ENJOY!
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| Chip Away Boy |
Posted - 08/04/2005 : 10:56:26
the show is today!!! CANT WAIT!!! |
| Carl |
Posted - 08/04/2005 : 01:12:23
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/news/05-08/03.shtml#Scene_1
Beck, Pixies, B&S to Play Across the Pond Fest
James Gregory reports:
Yes kids, it looks like there's yet another mammoth rock festival on the horizon. (What, are they manufacturing these things in third world factories now?) Not content to sit back and let Perry Farrell bask in his post-Lollapalooza glory, a slew of hipper-minded artists have recently signed on for the inaugural Across the Pond Festival in New York City in early October.
While full details are still coming together, as a number of artists are still being courted for the event, Across the Pond is currently scheduled to feature performances by Beck, Pixes, Gang Of Four, Belle and Sebastian, the Killers, New York Dolls, Oasis, and Jet-- with Jim Glancy, of event promoters Ron Delsener Presents, promising, "The complete line-up of talent will be staggering."
Taking a page from the UK wondertwins Reading and Leeds, the two-day affair will be held simultaneously at Keyspan Park in Brooklyn, N.Y. and Richmond County Bank Ballpark in Staten Island, N.Y., with shows at both venues set for October 1 and 2. It's still unclear as to how the groups will be divvied up between the locations, but we'll keep you posted as further developments come to light. We sure hope the Pixies and Gang of Four don't play at the same time-- our cred hurts just thinking about having to decide between the two.
In the meantime, Billboard is reporting that both single- and multi-day passes will be available for the shows, with a discounted rate being offered for the latter. No word yet on pricing, or whether the admission fees will include earplugs for Jet's performance. Or noseplugs for the stench of Staten Island.
* Ron Delsener Presents: http://www.rondelsenerpresents.com |
| OldManInaCoffeeCan |
Posted - 08/03/2005 : 16:28:04
Alright, rest up people, get a good night's sleep and getting ready to be blown away, huh!
All of us here expect an instant status report/review/diary entry/transcript of the 911 call and photos from ya'lls intimate gathering tomorrow night at "The Egg"
Enjoy!
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| Carl |
Posted - 08/03/2005 : 12:37:29
Just for the record, here's another story on that Across The Pond thingy:
http://www.groovevolt.com/Newswires/newswire.asp?ID=1461
ACROSS THE POND CONCERTS TO FEATURE PIXIES, BECK, OASIS, AND MORE
The Pixies, Beck, and Oasis are among the big names already confirmed for the inaugural Across the Pond concerts, which will take place at Staten Island, New York’s Richmond County Bank Ball Park, and Brooklyn, New York’s Keyspan Park October 1 and 2.
Both venues will host shows on both nights, though the specific bills for each location and date have yet to be determined. Jim Glancy, president of show promoter Ron Delsener Presents, said, “The complete lineup of talent will be staggering.”
In addition to the aforementioned groups, also confirmed at press time are the Killers, Gang of Four, Belle and Sebastian, and the New York Dolls.
Fans will be able to attend single shows or obtain discounted tickets if they purchase more than one show. |
| twist |
Posted - 08/03/2005 : 11:23:47
quote:
Originally posted by OldManInaCoffeeCan
quote:
Originally posted by twist
the Pixies a symphony orchestra wearing orange jumpsuits uncharted pudding.
it'll be special.
The String Quartet Covers the Pixies. freaky
Enjoy
Evidently they also cover White Stripes, Tool, Nirvana,
Coldplay, NIN & Radiohead. Sounds interesting.
Mark Mulcahy looks like great previously unheard of music, always a
breath of fresh air for one's ears. |
| freakin phreak |
Posted - 08/02/2005 : 20:54:18
lol yeah its a wierd venue.
a day late, a dollar short |
| twist |
Posted - 08/02/2005 : 17:30:55
quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
Should we make the "wraparound" lounge our meeting place?
It's the only landmark I've heard of at the Egg so hey let's give it a shot. I've heard the only way into the Egg is by elevator and it looks like the Mothership. |
| Chip Away Boy |
Posted - 08/02/2005 : 17:14:22
awesome, i'm seeing the White STripes at keyspan Sept 25th |
| Carl |
Posted - 08/02/2005 : 12:41:16
More good news for NY fans:
http://www.billboard.com/bb/daily/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001000619
http://musicnews.virgin.net/Virgin/Lifestyle/Music/virginMusicNewsDetail/0,13556,602350_music,00.html
Edited By Jonathan Cohen. August 01, 2005, 12:00 AM ET
Pixies, Beck, Oasis Head 'Across The Pond'
By Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.
Some of the top names in rock have signed on for the inaugural Across the Pond concerts, which will be held simultaneously at Keyspan Park in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Richmond County Bank Ballpark in Staten Island, N.Y., Billboard.com can reveal. Both venues will host shows on Oct. 1-2, with the Pixies, Oasis, the Killers and Beck set to appear on yet-to-be-determined bills.
Other early confirmations for Across the Pond include Gang Of Four, Jet, Belle & Sebastian and the New York Dolls. "The complete lineup of talent will be staggering," says Jim Glancy, president of show promoter Ron Delsener Presents.
Pixies, Oasis head 'Across the Pond'
The inaugural Across the Pond concerts have received major boosts with the news that some of the top names in rock have signed on to perform.
The concerts are set to be held simultaneously at Keyspan Park in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Richmond County Bank Ballpark in Staten Island, N.Y., on October 1-2. Both shows wil feature major acts, including the Pixies, Oasis, the Killers and Beck set to appear on yet-to-be-determined bills.
Other early confirmations for Across the Pond include Gang Of Four, Jet, Belle & Sebastian and the New York Dolls. "The complete lineup of talent will be staggering," says Jim Glancy, president of show promoter Ron Delsener Presents.
A discount will be available for fans purchasing tickets to more than one show; fans can also opt to attend a single concert.
Across the Pond joins the just announced Download Festival as new entrants to the American festival market. That event will be held October 8 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, Calif., and feature the Killers, Modest Mouse, Doves and the Arcade Fire, among others. |
| OldManInaCoffeeCan |
Posted - 08/01/2005 : 21:02:28
quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
Someone knows someone a little too well. S
eriously, I am seeing an acoustic show two days later. I don't know I feel about Pixies acoustic. How do others feel about it?
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
So, I bet you're really Jones'n for some more of those Pixies' shows that you've become addicted to, huh! Where is your addiction taken you to this week Kathryn,...oh yeah, Albany and New Port...huh! So what's next, some European shows perhaps?
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