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Black Francis lines up solo acoustic tour

Pixies frontman/guitarist Black Francis is doing a series of solo acoustic shows beginning July 12 in Boise, ID, during which he'll perform 'a very unique and memorable' selection of songs from his 20-year-career, according to a press release. // Tour dates at SoundSpike Pixies frontman/guitarist Black Francis is doing a series of solo acoustic shows beginning July 12 in Boise, ID, during which he'll perform "a very unique and memorable" selection of songs from his 20-year-career, according to a press release.

In Pictures: Pete Yorn in Chicago

New Jersey singer/songwriter Pete Yorn chose Valentine's Day (2/14) as the date to kick off the latest round of dates behind his recent self-titled album. The indie rocker's itinerary is slated to visit 26 locations around the country through the end of April. New Jersey singer/songwriter Pete Yorn chose Valentine's Day (2/14) as the date to kick off the latest round of dates behind his recent self-titled album. The indie rocker's itinerary is slated to visit 26 locations around the country through the end of April.

The Who's music honored at Carnegie Hall

Frank Black, Bob Mould, Bobby McFerrin, Living Colour, Robyn Hitchcock and The Smithereens will be among the artists honoring the music of The Who at a March 2 tribute concert at New York's Carnegie Hall, according to a press release.

Black Francis takes new old name out for a spin

Once again sporting the moniker he wore as frontman of The Pixies, singer/songwriter Black Francis--a.k.a. Frank Black--will launch a brief fall tour behind his new studio album.

Frank Black becomes Black Francis again with new album

Claiming he was imbued with the spirit of a deceased Dutch musician and painter, Pixies frontman Frank Black will reclaim his old moniker, Black Francis, and return with a new album this fall.

Briefly: Nine Inch Nails, Frank Black, Bad Brains, Bobby 'Boris' Pickett

Nine Inch Nails treated a select group of fans to a secret concert at a Los Angeles warehouse last week, an event that was staged to further the plotline of the group's recently released concept album, "Year Zero."

Frank Black to launch fall tour with new band

Pixies frontman Frank Black will head down yet another musical avenue this fall, launching a major tour with a newly minted band in support of his recently released "Fast Man Raider Man" double-disc set.

Tom Petty's tour sprouts another leg

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, who earlier this week wrapped up the first leg of their summer US tour, have added a new string of fall dates to their schedule that will feature rotating support from The Strokes, Frank Black and John Mayer.

Frank Black takes solo road behind new album

Pixies frontman Frank Black will go solo this summer, forgoing the burden of a full backing band to support his new album, "Fast Man Raider Man," due in stores June 20.
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