The Pixies are one of the most iconic alt bands, and they have been gracing North America with their presence as they celebrate the release of their seventh studio album Beneath the Eyrie. The band has been bringing their signature sound to stops in Los Angeles, New York and of course their hometown of Boston.
The Pixies have also recently announced a joint Summer 2020 tour with Pearl Jam, uniting two iconic '90s bands for a truly unique concert experience. While the Pixies have been pioneers of the alt boom of the '90s, the band is just as impressive today, releasing their newest studio album to critical acclaim and selling out tour dates across the globe. As the Pixies bring their talents back stateside this winter, it may seem difficult to predict what they're bringing to the stage. But fear not, we got you covered on all the spoilers you need to jam out to the Pixies on their ongoing tour!
How many songs are they averaging?
The Pixies are making sure not to disappoint with a whopping 30+ song setlist, comprised of hits from all eras of Pixies glory from 1987's "Where is My Mind" to the most recent album's hits like "Daniel Boone."
What are they opening with?
The Pixies change things up every night, but they have been most frequently kicking things off with "Cactus." See the performance below!
What's the setlists looking like?
The Pixies are mixing things up on this tour, rejecting the typical model of a fixed setlist and instead creating a new setlist every night from a pool of 90 iconic Pixies hits. The band are keeping things surprising for fans who literally won't know what to expect when the band takes stage. Nonetheless, we have a recent setlist to give you a taste of what might be expected at a typical show. Take a look at this recent 37-song setlist!
Are they playing any covers?
The band have been sprinkling a few covers into their already-insane setlist such as Neil Young's "Winterlong" and show opener "Cecilia Ann" by The Surftones.
Any special guests?
The Pixies have been bringing out acclaimed singer-songwriter Kristin Hersh for their North American shows, adding a folk-rock element to their shows.
Are they playing any deep cuts?
With a 90-song library to choose from, you can be sure that the Pixies are taking a few deep dives into their discography with songs like "Oh My Golly!"
What are they closing with?
The Pixies have been closing the nights most frequently with hit "Debaser," bringing an evening of rock n' nostalgia to an end with the classic 1989 song. See a performance below!
Don't miss out on the Pixies remaining dates from their North American tour below!
12/10 – New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall
12/11 – Boston, MA @ Big Night Live
12/12 – Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
