The iconic alternative rock band, Pixies, are hitting the Moody Amphitheater stage on June 25th! It includes opening acts, Franz Ferdinand and Bully, who are guaranteed to open the night with incredible music as well. Pixies are an award studded band and Austin is lucky to be a part of their new tour stops!
The Pixies formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1986, almost 40 years ago. They played a huge role in the 1990s alternative rock boom and paved the way for many alternative rock bands today. Their music draws from elements of punk rock and surf rock, in which they popularized within the mainstream media. Although the lineup has changed throughout the years, the current band lineup consists of Black Francis on lead vocals and guitar, David Lovering on drums, percussion and backing vocals, Joey Santiago on lead guitar and backing vocals and Paz Lenchantin on bass, violin and backing vocals. Francis is the primary songwriter for the band and his lyrics He writes about a lot of controversial topics, including biblical violence, crime, and other worldly creatures.
Joey Santiago and Black Francis met when living next to each other in college at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Santiago noticed Francis playing…
