Pixies Announce 'Doolittle' Shows
The grunge pioneers will play their classic album in its entirety...
Pixies have announed that they will mark the 20th anniversary of their classic album 'Doolittle' by performing it in its entirety at a series of UK shows this autumn, which includes four dates at London's O2 Academy Brixton. The band will also be playing related B-sides, which will include the rather brilliant and underrated 'Bailey's Walk' from the 'Here Comes Your Man' single.
The band recently played a "secret" show in London to around 100 people as part of the launch party for the enormous limited edition 'Minotaur' box set.
The full tour itinerary is:
October 1 Olympia, Dublin
October 2 Olympia, Dublin
October 4 SECC, Glasgow
October 6 O2 Academy Brixton, London
October 7 O2 Academy Brixton, London
October 8 O2 Academy Brixton, London
Octover 9 O2 Academy Brixton, London
Tickets for the shows go onsale at 9am on Friday July 3. See www.xfm.co.uk/gigs for details.
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