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| Amazed |
Posted - 04/21/2004 : 21:15:09
Well I want to Know, how the show after the best 2 concerts of my life went! TELL US  |
| 35 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| notkimdeal |
Posted - 04/26/2004 : 09:20:34
Kim's were green too... Joey maybe yellow?
I also got a Charles pick and the setlist from the sound guy.
This was an awesome show - don't let those ungrateful whiners who posted bad reviews far above taint your impression. What was most amazing was that I worked all day, saw The Pixies, and slept in my own bed that night, and was only slightly late for work the next day. Not likely to happen again in this town, and personally I am Grateful I was there!
DiscLive - highly recommended! |
| Jefery With One F |
Posted - 04/26/2004 : 06:33:16
It's an orange one. Thanks to both of you. It's an even better souvenir now that I can actually identify it. |
| vespa59 |
Posted - 04/25/2004 : 21:35:56
If you got an orange pick, it's Frank's. Green is Joey.
quote:
Originally posted by Dave Noisy
I know FB uses those ones..not sure if Joey was playing with 'em too..?
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| Dave Noisy |
Posted - 04/24/2004 : 23:45:52
I know FB uses those ones..not sure if Joey was playing with 'em too..?
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| Jefery With One F |
Posted - 04/24/2004 : 21:59:44
Oh yeah, and we managed to pick up a couple of souvenirs from the Victoria show. My sister got the Perrier bottle that Joey used to play Vamos (and another song...does anyone remember which of the encore songs he used the Perrier bottle on?) and I got a pick. I was wondering, though, if anyone could tell me whose pick it is. It's a Dunlop Tortex 60, which means very little to me. Does anyone know who this might have belonged to? |
| Dave Noisy |
Posted - 04/24/2004 : 17:20:35
Nice to meet you too Astro - no worries about the 'stuff', glad the Van show was so much better...!!
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| masterbaker |
Posted - 04/24/2004 : 13:08:51
The show at the curling club was great. It was the first time I had ever seen them live. I picked up a CD after the gig and the recording is very very good. The crowd was pretty cool, being a mix of all types and ages.
What made the night even more special was heading down to my previous place of employment after the show to have a pint of beer. I would go down there, talk to a few of servers, some who were die-hard pixies fans that could not make it to the show. Just to let them know how the show was and stuff. But anyways, I walk into the hotel lounge and who is sitting right there in front of me? Kim Deal and Joey Santiago. I shook Joey's and Kim's hand and thanked them for an awesome show. They smiled and thanked me back. I left them in peace, as not to be an ass and bother them. So I sat the bar and enjoyed my pint of beer. I let the bartender know who the people she was serving were. And how their music used to screech out of the kitchen every night I worked, which was turned off so many times by the Chef.
So I went home with a huge smile on my face, thinking of how I use to think I would never get to see the pixies live ever. Let alone meet a couple of them. And to Frank Black and David Lovering, thanks for the great show.
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| astrocat |
Posted - 04/24/2004 : 01:11:47
Good theory about the ferry Vedder, but beergeek and his wife (?) reported they saw the bus on the road to the ferry terminal, and then at the terminal, for the 11:00 am ferry the next day. Unfortunately, they never saw them walking around the ferry.
I thought it was a GREAT show!!! I saw them a few times in "the old days" and my immediate thought after the show was, "Yep, that's the Pixies!" Joey always looks bored or in my opinion shy, Frank says nothing, Kim smiles and laughs, and Dave pounds away. They blaze through sets, with little or no talking. They just play and let the music make people crazy, instead of using theatrics to do it.
Unfortunately, (or fortunately, 'cause I was having fun), I was getting squeezed and pushed around so much that I wasn't able to devote my full attention to what was happening on stage. I missed a lot of details from what I read on here. But I mostly had a great time down front in the crush. I did think it was a rather aggressive crowd. I had a few people around me at various times through the show that were definitely not fun to be around. A fight broke out a few people back at one point and we had to get the security guard to do something about it. A very, very nice person made room for me to squeeze in at the barrier about 2/3 or 3/4 of the way through the show! Thank you again, whoever you are!
We met Dave Noisy. Dave, that was my husband, Jody, with me that you gave the promo stuff to. We hung out with vespa59, his friend, beergeek and his wife before and after the show, where we kept missing Dave. All super people! My husband met johnny_for_president too, as he was carrying around the promo items Dave gave him to pass out at Vancouver and johnny thought he was Dave, so they talked a bit. (I am so sorry Dave, but we left our room in Van in a rush and forgot the stuff...we'll get it out at the other shows we're going to).
I must admit the Victoria show is a blur for me. It was so intense crowd-wise, and I was so excited to be seeing them for the first time on the tour, and I still couldn't believe it was happening, right there in front of my eyes, that details didn't stick. I was blown away by them coming out and playing Debaser first!!!! That is one of my very favorite Pixies songs!! I purposefully stayed away from seeing the previous set lists, so I didn't know they had been playing it. I didn't think they would for some reason, so it was a big, BIG rush that they came out and played that FIRST!!
I also remember being particularly struck by Caribou.The thing with the lights was strange, but I didn't mind them on as long as they played. When they first turned them on, before they came out for the encore, a huge BOO went up from the crowd, because everyone thought that meant the show was over. Then huge screams when they did come back out.
Whenever the crush was getting to be a bit much and I'd wonder if I'd have to move to the back, I'd look up and see Kim, (she was the only one I could clearly see through most of the show), and think, "I'M FUCKING SEEING THE PIXIES!!!! THERE'S NO WAY I'M MOVING BACK!!!"
I must say though, after seeing them the next night in Vancouver, I do agree a little about the lack of chemistry. I thought nothing of it in Victoria, like I said, I thought that's just the Pixies. But in Vancouver they were so much more relaxed, chatting and smiling more with each other, looking more like they were having a good time. They were obviously in a very different mood. However, I never thought they were bored or not into it in Victoria.
I just gotta say too, that the ferry ride from Vancouver Island to the main land is incredibly beautiful! You guys are so lucky that get to do that often!
That's all I've got for now. I need to get some sleep for Spokane tomorrow! |
| Vedder |
Posted - 04/23/2004 : 17:50:30
I was at this show, and personally found it very good. Sure a few more songs would have been nice but whatever, they played super tight and had a decent set. I agree with Jefery, one of the major highlights in the night was when Frank was trying to get Joey to do a 'oo-ooooh' during where is my mind. The perrier bottle solo was also quite fantastic.
I have my own views on why they left early. Personally I think it is because they wanted to catch the last ferry off the island. The last boat left at midnight, which means leaving at 11pm would get them there right on time. Granted it could have also been due to the crowd surfters. I was a little disapointed with that myself. I think the funniest person I saw trying to surf, was some chick in a super low cut skirt and knee high boots...
Ohhh and for some pictures me and my buddy took check out: http://photos.kloppmagic.ca/thumbnails.php?album=6 |
| Dave Noisy |
Posted - 04/23/2004 : 16:10:17
Oh, i forgot to mention two bra's were thrown on the stage as well..and a sweatshirt..the band looked at them kinda disgusted, Kim laughed.
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| gunner |
Posted - 04/23/2004 : 14:23:54
Good theory salt,
except it's a 2 cd set.
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| nacl |
Posted - 04/23/2004 : 14:11:37
I am wondering if the short show and the rushing through the setlist was because the show was being recorded for the live cd? They played for about 70 mins to my recollection --just right for a cd--with minimal talking. |
| Jefery With One F |
Posted - 04/23/2004 : 13:10:46
I finally got a few minutes, so I thought I'd throw in a few comments on the Victoria show.
Contrary to some of the negative comments, I found that the band's interaction was decent. Having watched a bunch of old videos, they seem to be there to play first and foremost. This show was no different, but Kim was constantly smiling at the rest of them. David seemed happy to be there. Joey was all-business, but one of the parts I really enjoyed was during Where Is My Mind when Black Francis tried to coax him into singing along on one of the "oo-oohs." Joey flatly refused and Black Francis laughed and kept persisting until Joey grudgingly sang along for those two notes.
The Vamos solo was decent. I was, of course, hoping for the Jeopardy theme, but both Black Francis and solo seemed to be talking to each other before the song and seemed to be tired. David threw Joey a drumstick, but he missed it and never did pick it up. Black Francis picked it up for him, but he shook his head. He played the guitar with his Perrier bottle and did a lot of stuff with his pedals (turning the dials on them with his hands while his guitar was behind his back). After the solo, he took a bow, but then gave in and played a while longer before bowing again. All around, it was a pretty damn respectable solo.
During La La Love You, Kim forgot her "I love you" the second time around and then panicked and blurted out something like "Oh! Love you!" and then laughed for a long time. I have to say that I absolutely loved her performance and it was great to see her sing In Heaven.
I agree that there were times that Black Francis didn't seem to thrilled. I remember a crowd surfer struggling against the security to touch Black Francis, and I remember some keys being thrown at the stage. After the first encore, the place sounded empty, so I can't blame them for not coming back out for a second encore.
They played every song I wanted them to from the earlier albums (my list included Hey, River Euphrates, Caribou, and La La Love You).
I'm sure I'll have a lot more to say later, but I wanted to throw in a few comments when I had the chance. By far the best concert I've ever been to. And hey, it's the Pixies, so saying anything negative would be like saying, "Yeah, the Cubs finally won the World Series, but I was really hoping for a four-game sweep."
Oh yeah, and I particularly enjoyed the last "repent" from Caribou. If that doesn't prove that he can scream like the old days, nothing will. |
| The Calistanian |
Posted - 04/23/2004 : 06:32:50
quote:
Now, Dave Lovering has never looked like Agnus Young, but that's a different story!
Exactly my observation! Hilarious.
I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
| Sad Punk |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 22:22:25
i remember seeing the pixies open for janes addiction and primus back in the day in portland. only 20 or so people were even standing up at all. most were just sitting around on the floor waiting for the REAL show they just played. no theatrics. just stood in place and rocked. it was the first time i had ever seen a band do this. i was confused and put off at first, then i just thought how cool it was, and kinda funny. i hope they do it this way again, cause it means that are just starting right where they left off. |
| porkbone1 |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 17:43:21
I have to say that some of the complaints sound like general pixies issues. Some people always complained that the Pixies just sort of "stood there" while playing, even back in the early days. Frank hardly ever addresses the crowd, and Kim usually does. Especially for this tour, she seems to point out to the crowd that they have never played their town before (except Minneapolis). Joey always has looked like he was glued to the stage, so that's nothing new. Now, Dave Lovering has never looked like Agnus Young, but that's a different story!
I loved the two shows I went to, and am jealous of anyone who has seen these later shows in the tour. I can't wait for them to come back to Minneapolis, and then I can't wait to see them in Chicago. WOO!
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| Dave Noisy |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 17:30:07
Bummer Vespa - i took a guess and zipped up the street to Soprano's, which was a rather scary venture....
Good review tho, thanks!
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| BLT |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 16:36:39
It's funny, I had a couple chances to see the Pixies live back in the early '90s and passed it up. Why? Because people I knew and trusted gave me reviews that made them sound exactly like this show. Naturally, every band has its ups and downs. But once the honeymoon is over on this go-round, will the shows be good or will most of them seem forced and boring? I hope not. Only time will tell. |
| Amazed |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 16:27:54
one more thing!
GO FLAMES GO |
| Amazed |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 15:56:17
Hey so I guess getting a second encore really means something Whoooooooooooot!!!!!!!
I fucking loved how they played Vamos !!! I love that beat!!
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 14:12:54
May I call you salt?
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| nacl |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 13:55:34
Thanks for posting those pics. Nice qyuality too!
I see from the photo for the set list that a second encore had a question mark beside it. So it was a possibility last night...... :( |
| vespa59 |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 13:09:48
I had a friggin' great time! I saw the Pixies!!! I met cool people from here!!!
Noisy, sorry about the after show. Didn't know the bar was closed at Paul's. We ended up at the Mint drinking drinks called Pixies!
Here's the thing: Last time I saw the Pixies, they were burnt. Bad. There was lots of tension. I watched Black Francis spend too much time kissing Eric Drew Feldman(who, in my opinion, is still NOT a Pixie)'s ass. Kim had disappeared for two hours and they were all pissed at her. She was clearly baked.
This time, smiles on all the faces. Not a lot of vocal interaction, true, but if you were up front, and you made eye contact with any of them, you knew they were glad to see you.
Regarding the lights thing at the end. That was strictly the crowd's fault. You all know that Black Francis is freaked by the crowd. The crowd at the CC took it back to 1992 in every sense last night, which meant idiots crowd surfing, shoving at each other, trying to get to the stage, etc... The lights were on because he wanted them on, because he was pissed at what was going on up there. That's probably also the reason they rushed and why there was no second encore.
If people act like grownups tonight, have a good time, and quit trying to screw over the guy in front of you, or ride on his head, then maybe we'll get a better show. |
| roomloo |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 13:02:54
Funny that Frank is wearing the exact same shirt he wore in Saskatoon. Wonder how many he packed? |
| gunner |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 12:58:30
Cool pics.
All in all, it seems like a strange location for a concert. Did anyone call out "HURRY, HURRY HARD" between songs?
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| Dave Noisy |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 12:46:18
Uploaded my pics:
http://www.frankblack.net/gallery/gallery.asp?categoryid=18
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| dixarone |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 11:54:57
I'd like to add that to those looking for extended or otherwise altered versions of songs than what is on the Pixies albums, remember they have had to re-learn these songs...it's not like they have been sitting around for the past 12 years trying to figure out some new thing they can add to "Debaser" or whatever. Let them get used to playing with each other again, playing the songs live again. They have just started the process!
BTW, favourite song last night? - Gouge Away. Amazing energy on that one (and more substantial than the album version). Dissapointed they didn't play U-Mass. |
| XTC_Fan |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 11:46:56
i too was at first dismayed with the stage presence, but then i recalled that the Pixies were never a big show-boating band... kinda like Talking Heads... more like "do your job and get off" kind of attitude. Frank said five words to the crowd: "Thanks a lot. Good night." Kim made her comment about never playing Victoria and also thanked the crowd two or three times. and they did look bored occasionally, but it must be tough to go back to these songs they thought they'd left for dead a dozen years ago. but i agree with previous posts: they were very tight. and i was impressed with the sound quality, considering we were in a curling rink! i had a fantastic time. |
| XTC_Fan |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 11:34:35
here's the setlist (yes, i took the post above and put them in order...):
Debaser
Cactus
Bone Machine
River Euphrates
Crackity Jones
Something Against You
Tame
Hey
Gigantic
Mr. Grieves
La La Love You
Where Is My Mind
Vamos
Nimrod's Son
Here Comes Your Man
Gouge Away
Broken Face
Isla De Encanta
Wave Of Mutilation
Monkey Gone To Heaven
Caribou
In Heaven (encore)
Wave Of Mutilation UK Surf (encore)
Into the White (encore) |
| chitownwriter |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 10:52:43
i'm a music journalist in chicago that's doing a story about disclive and was looking to interview somebody who has purchased one of the disclive CDs. Would you be intersted? If so, please contact me at psisson00@aol.com. Thanks,
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| Jefery With One F |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 10:43:25
I can't remember the order of the songs, but they played:
Debaser
Cactus
Bone Machine
River Euphrates
Crackity Jones
Something Against You
I was in the front row, so things were a little rough after that, so I didn't get the others written down.
Broken Face
Caribou
Gigantic
Gouge Away
Here Comes Your Man
Hey
In Heaven (encore sung by Kim)
Into the White (encore)
Isla De Encanta
La La Love You
Monkey Gone To Heaven
Mr. Grieves
Nimrod's Son
Tame
Vamos
Wave Of Mutilaton
Wave Of Mutilation UK Surf (encore)
Where Is My Mind
Maybe someone else will be able to provide the order, but that's what they played. I'll try to post a review later when I have a chance, but I don't think I'll have much negative to say. |
| dixarone |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 10:36:01
FWIW, my first post. I was at the curling club last night, and it was great. Most of the things people have posted here are true - the Pixies wailed through their setlist without hardly a moment to spare, there was no interaction between them (Frank talked to Joey for a bit during one of Kim's songs, and Dave tossed drumsticks to Joey for a bit of fooling around during an extended vamp on another, but that's literally it), and they didn't really talk to the crowd at all.
I have Kim saying, "Thanks" once, "Hey" once, and "I've never been in Victoria before, I think"; Frank said, "Hey" once.
Everyone in the band really looked like they enjoyed the adulation of the crowd, whether or not they actually acknowledged it. The lights coming on at the end of the set seems to be SOP for the band right now - check out the www.popmatters.com website for the review there of the Saskatoon show - same thing happened, I'm sure not a coincidence.
I have to say that the most impressive part of the show IMO, was Joey Santiago - amazing guitar fills...lots of sound, very fluid. The curling club isn't the greatest live venue in the world, but it was okay - lots of space, and yet you still were close to the band even at the back. All in all, a terrific show. No complaints here.
Also, the DiscLive disc - very good value. I had heard a couple of tunes from the Minneapolis show, and the mix on the Victoria CD is waay better. The show is spread out over 2 cd's: 13 songs on disc 1, 9 on disc 2. |
| Dave Noisy |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 10:23:53
Go to the gallery:
www.frankblack.net/gallery
Use the form when you're done so i know you've posted something.
While i was standing at the front, i tried using the 10x zoom on my camera to nab an image of the setlist, but couldn't make it out. =P
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| weebull |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 10:22:08
ok, i'm a bit of a luddite when it comes to bulletin board technology. is there a way for me to upload and post an image or two here? i have a snapshot of last night's setlist.
in my opinion, it was quite a lovely show. just what i expected, with only slight dissapointment due lack of later material. and leeroy and the lads kicked much ass as well.
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| My Velouria |
Posted - 04/22/2004 : 09:53:43
By reading these disappointing reviews, I believe that maybe people that always pissed on Frank Black solo work will finally realize that the Pixies are not that more wonderful than Frank Black itself and maybe they'll stop complaining because the Pixies do not exist anymore and they'll start being interested in FB...I say that because I think everybody is looking for something so perfect from the Pixies...and we all know they've never been that entertaining on stage ! Anyway as everybody says I will enjoy saying them playing live, I just wish FB solo could be more estimated vs the Pixies... |
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