Comments on: Weekend Diversions

By: ross meyerson

ross meyerson — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:38:11 +0000

i think my age taints my perception because i see it in a historical context and not just a here and now one. all of a sudden bands that were vital and influential in my day are slowly becoming nostalgia acts much the same way bands like the eagles or bad company were 15 years ago or whatever. i mean, when i was younger i saw robert plant live and jimmy page and some pretty bad shows by once vital artists because i wasn’t old enough to see zeppelin or the beatles or whatever. the pixies might not be there yet but they are not far away either. the longer they tour their past the more they just become bad company. so the show may have been great but to me it it’s like a band was the was totally creative when i was coming of age has basically said we have nothing left to say. it’s tough. if they made a mediocre album and toured no one would want to hear the new stuff. it’s a fine line obviously. but the pixies have come through chicago, what, 3 times at least since reuniting without creating a thing. that’s a pretty hefty payday already. at one point does it start to feel like too much?

By: Richard Giraldi

Richard Giraldi — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:18:36 +0000

This logic is completely lost on me. What’s the problem with simply touring to make money? They’re musicians. It’s their job. It’s not like they’re selling their music to Volkswagon. They’re playing shows for fans both young and old. They’re probably one of the most influential bands of the late 80′s and early 90′s and broke up before they were truly recognized as that. Now they’re finally touring as that as their main draw, but really they’re just a killer rock band that puts on an excellent show.

By: ross meyerson

ross meyerson — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:46:12 +0000

so this pixies non-stop nostalgia tour has finally irked a music critic. they were given quite a wide berth for quite some time, probably because they deserved a pay day after influencing every early 90′s alternative band. but, yeah, it is getting a bit gratuitous now. can we expect 20 year anniversary shows for every post-doolittle album as well? it’s fine to go out and play and maybe not record if you are afraid of tarnishing the brand but eventually this is going to do some damage as well. seems it has started a bit

By: Britni

Britni — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:06:29 +0000

The Gorilla Press absolutely owned Bottom Lounge last night! With everything else going on around the city, it was great to see such a large crowd that kept on rockin’ into the night. Really, had to be one of their best shows I have ever seen. We even had a special guest appearance by Ichiro Hino, the director of TGP’s music videos. Such a good time!
Super excited for The Pixies tonight – even though certain music reviewers for big named newspapers are trying to take the wind out of everyone’s sails… Boo Grumpy Pants! Yay Pixies!!