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The Breeders

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31 of 32(97%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

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5 / 5

Breeders in a close comfortable setting

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

,OH @

- Sun, Aug 23, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Kelly Deal played a fiddle to get some of the strange noises on one track. It was awesome. @

Setlist: cannonball, @

Opening act(s): I didn't see them. @

Posted 10/12/2009

by jnn44

Location: Charleston, WV

Kim and Kelly Deal and their bandmates played an incredible set of all my old Breeders favorites, plus some songs off their newest album, Mountain Battles. The crowd was polite and receptive to the music. It was an unforgettable night.

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

,OH @

- Sun, Aug 23, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Kelly Deal played a fiddle to get some of the strange noises on one track. It was awesome. @

Setlist: cannonball, @

Opening act(s): I didn't see them. @

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Review 2 for The Breeders

5 / 5

Amazing, but crazy early

Diesel Club Lounge @

- Pittsburgh @

,PA @

- Sat, Aug 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Seeing Kim Deal do her thing! @

Posted 09/01/2009

by ZannaBlue

I love the Breeders and see them every chance I get. This show, at Diesel in Pittsburg, had 7:00 on the tickets and there was to be a special guest. We had tried to call the club to see when the Breeders would be on, but there was no info on the message and no way to speak to someone. I came from Cleveland, and arrived at 8:30, and the Breeders were already on. We were told that they went on at 8:00 and would play till 9:30. The show ended at 8:10.
I thoroughly enjoyed the show that I saw. Josephine Wiggs was with them they did the Pod song, Metal Man, which was awesome. I unfortunately not hear (probably missed) any of the new songs from their EP Fate to Fatal. We saw about 6 songs. At the end, Kim shook my hand, and I love how great she is with her fans. I really love this band!
Afterwards, the club was immediately turned into a nightclub for the party kids. My only request is that if a club has plans for a second "event" (a big nightclub scene after the show), that the tickets be marked with "EARLY SHOW", and have helpful info on the phone message. A recent show in Cleveland, also with 7:00 on the ticket, had the headliner playing from 11:00 to 12:15. I have seen hundreds of shows, and rock shows in bars do not start that early. Maybe, I'm used to Cleveland, but a headliner starting at 8:00 on a Saturday night is unheard of. I am very sorry I missed 1/2 the show, being a huge fan. The Breeder's are great. Deisel isn't.

Diesel Club Lounge @

- Pittsburgh @

,PA @

- Sat, Aug 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Seeing Kim Deal do her thing! @

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Review 3 for The Breeders

2 / 5

Pfffff t

Vogue Theatre @

- Indianapolis @

,IN @

- Thu, Aug 6, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Drinks before the show @

Setlist: Yawnnnnnn @

Opening act(s): Double yawnnnnnn @

Posted 08/25/2009

by KWAtm

Big Breeders fan... the show was uninspired. The art work on the new album is cool.

Vogue Theatre @

- Indianapolis @

,IN @

- Thu, Aug 6, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Drinks before the show @

Setlist: Yawnnnnnn @

Opening act(s): Double yawnnnnnn @

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Review 4 for The Breeders

5 / 5

The Breeders: Go, go, go!

Black Cat @

- Washington @

,DC @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Watching Kelley Deal "tutor" the sub bassist, Josephine Wigg, through facial expressions. @

Setlist: ? @

Opening act(s): The Whispertown 2000 (came late, so only heard last half of last song) @

Posted 08/24/2009

by Puccini1

Location: Baltimore, MD

Without sounding too much the geezer, the first thing I said to friends as The Breeders finished their August 21 set at the Black Cat was how much it reminded me of shows at the old 9:30 Club. The old 9:30 was ratty, clammy, and grimy and had terrible sight lines blocked by cement columns. However, you could sit on the edge of the stage, serenaded by Throwing Muses or the Butthole Surfers. At the old 9:30, a sauced Shane McGowan of the Pogues once fell on me, forcing me to find the strength to shove him back up onstage (mind you, I am 5'2"). I was stared down by the blistering green eyes and granite neck of Black Flag's Henry Rollins from three feet away. And I watched a young Beck Hanson break dance through a throng of sweaty grunge boys. The Breeders' Black Cat show reminded me of what I loved most about shows in the old DC punk scene - an adoring crowd, innovation, and smart authenticity.

It's rare to go to a show in which every song is interesting and worth hearing. Kim Deal's vocals have such an odd and haunting melodicism. They steam off to the ceiling like they'll never resolve - and then her twin Kelley doubles them with equally unusual harmonies. I always loved Kim's (mostly) backing vocals in the Pixies, but you don't realize (or at least I didn't) how much of the Pixies' sound was crafted by Deal until you listen to a lot of Breeders, from her songwriting to the way she carves a pattern with guitar. I'm not denying Frank Black is a genius and that the Pixies have influenced a whole generation of successful bands. I'm just saying Kim Deal should wrest back some of the credit for their sound. Her work in the Breeders is no less noteworthy, great to listen to and watch.

The Breeders' set was so interesting, most songs coming from the old Last Splash days. Most people I spoke to concluded the same thing: it's impossible to note all the influences in their music. Yes, there's some Dick Dale in the guitar work, but they don't do surf. Sometimes it's danceable, but often decidedly not. Some songs are quiet, while others peak with distortion. Sometimes the song structures are abstract, as are the lyrics most of the time. But the band members interplay and build so well that any abstraction is firmly grounded, bouncing about between playful, structured riffs. And nearly all members at one time or another switch instruments - Kim Deal from guitar to drums, Kelley from guitar to violin. And their drummer sets up on the side of the stage, not behind, so everyone can see and hear each other for better communication.

I entered the show knowing and liking a few Breeders songs and came out thoroughly impressed. Go see them wherever and whenever you can!

Black Cat @

- Washington @

,DC @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Watching Kelley Deal "tutor" the sub bassist, Josephine Wigg, through facial expressions. @

Setlist: ? @

Opening act(s): The Whispertown 2000 (came late, so only heard last half of last song) @

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Review 5 for The Breeders

5 / 5

Great

Bowery Ballroom @

- NEW YORK @

,NY @

- Wed, Aug 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Kim flipping off the lighting guy @

Posted 08/24/2009

by Parvis

Breeders were great, rocked the set and lots of the old favorites

Bowery Ballroom @

- NEW YORK @

,NY @

- Wed, Aug 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Kim flipping off the lighting guy @

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Review 6 for The Breeders

4 / 5

Breeders Rock C-Bus

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

,OH @

- Sun, Aug 23, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Josephine's vocals on "Metal Man" @

Opening act(s): Whispertown 2000, Times New Viking @

Posted 08/24/2009

by bonobo

Location: Columbus, OH

Josephine Wiggs played bass, meaning 3/4 of the "Last Splash" Breeders lineup was on stage. Maybe that's why the tracks from that album seemed to stand out during the show. Regardless, the whole set was great. The band was tight, they were obviously having loads of fun, and they, well, rocked.

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

,OH @

- Sun, Aug 23, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Josephine's vocals on "Metal Man" @

Opening act(s): Whispertown 2000, Times New Viking @

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Review 7 for The Breeders

5 / 5

The Breeders was well worth the wait!

Diesel Club Lounge @

- Pittsburgh @

,PA @

- Sat, Aug 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The encore was one song - Driving on 9 - and it was amazing. @

Posted 08/24/2009

by Lalu

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

I have been waiting for over a decade to see The Breeders live, and it was worth it. They played only about an hour and a half or so, but put together a great mix of their old and new stuff.

Diesel Club Lounge @

- Pittsburgh @

,PA @

- Sat, Aug 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The encore was one song - Driving on 9 - and it was amazing. @

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Review 8 for The Breeders

5 / 5

The Breeders....what else do I need to say

Diesel Club Lounge @

- Pittsburgh @

,PA @

- Sat, Aug 22, 2009 @

Posted 08/23/2009

by kidmayhem

The band is MUCH more than "Cannonball". I honestly suggest that people listen to anything they can get their hands on esp the whole album title TK

Diesel Club Lounge @

- Pittsburgh @

,PA @

- Sat, Aug 22, 2009 @

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Review 9 for The Breeders

5 / 5

The Breeders @ Black Cat DC 09/21/2009

Black Cat @

- Washington @

,DC @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Kim calling to Josephine..." oh Josef....Josef...." and was ignored completely until she called out, " oh, allright.....JOE...." @

Setlist: A glorious hodge-podge of old and new with a little experimental as always... @

Opening act(s): Very cute ladies that we just missed but were told kicked some ass... @

Posted 08/23/2009

by cocomoke

Location: reston,va

The original line-up with Josephine Wiggs standing in for one night on Bass was as good as it gets. The Deals were in rare form and unafraid to blast it out for a most appreciative SRO crowd...They still are relevant as they were in the 90's and have never lost touch with their audience.

Black Cat @

- Washington @

,DC @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Kim calling to Josephine..." oh Josef....Josef...." and was ignored completely until she called out, " oh, allright.....JOE...." @

Setlist: A glorious hodge-podge of old and new with a little experimental as always... @

Opening act(s): Very cute ladies that we just missed but were told kicked some ass... @

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Review 10 for The Breeders

5 / 5

The Breeders are really Superb, and Awesome!!!!!!

Black Cat @

- Washington @

,DC @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moments. The first moment happened in between a song and gave Kelley my little pin. @

Setlist: No Aloha, Walk It Off, Divine Hammer, New Year, Cannonball, I Just Want To Get Along, Do you Love Me Now, Happiness, Iris, Fortunately Gone, Hoverin, Little Fury, I Am Decided, Night of Joy, Bang On, Huffer, Encore: Drivin On 9, Safari, Saints, Here No More. @

Opening act(s): The Whispertown 2000!!! @

Posted 08/22/2009

by Kid8

Location: Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania

This show so far in my concert goings was the best it was so cool and a blast! I was surprised that Joesphine Whiggs was there and filled in for Mando! I just thought wow it was almost the original lineup of The Breeders very cool. I loved every song they did and i knew all of them, which was good. I was in front and could see everything. I did't want them to stop playing, i wish they played all night! The Deal Sister's are so cool and they both have great sense of humors. The best experience in my life so far!

Black Cat @

- Washington @

,DC @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moments. The first moment happened in between a song and gave Kelley my little pin. @

Opening act(s): The Whispertown 2000!!! @

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Review 11 for The Breeders

5 / 5

The Breeders DC

Black Cat @

- Washington @

,DC @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Opening act(s): The Whispertown 2000 @

Posted 08/22/2009

by jufebato

The Breeders still are an Amazing band! They played a good number of Last Splash songs.

Black Cat @

- Washington @

,DC @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Opening act(s): The Whispertown 2000 @

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Review 12 for The Breeders

5 / 5

The Breeders at The Black Cat

Black Cat @

- Washington @

,DC @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Posted 08/22/2009

by EnglebertSlaptyback

Location: NOVA

BEST..................SHOW...................EVER!

Black Cat @

- Washington @

,DC @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

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Review 13 for The Breeders

3 / 5

Nostalgic show

Black Cat @

- Washington @

,DC @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Posted 08/22/2009

by YankleDoodle

I wish it would start earlier and not after 11:00 pm...

Black Cat @

- Washington @

,DC @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

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Review 14 for The Breeders

5 / 5

Very Good Concert

Black Cat @

- Washington @

,DC @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment was when they came out for an encore song after the audience clapped and cheered for 5 minutes. @

Opening act(s): The Whispertown 2000 were the opening act for The Breeders and even though I had never heard of them, I am going to get some of their songs. They are pretty good and a fun band to see before The Breeders. @

Posted 08/22/2009

by KimIsALegend

I had never been to a concert but I feel like all concerts that I go to in the future have a high standard to live up to. The Breeders played a good and enjoyable selection of their songs including my favorite, "Do You Love Me Now?". Kim Deal is a legend and The Breeders are amazing.

Black Cat @

- Washington @

,DC @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment was when they came out for an encore song after the audience clapped and cheered for 5 minutes. @

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Review 15 for The Breeders

4 / 5

Excellent show

Black Cat @

- Washington @

,DC @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When the played Drivin' On 9. @

Setlist: No Aloha, Drivin' On 9, Hoverin', Divine Hammer, Cannonball, Happiness Is A Warm Gun, Little Fury, Do You Love Me Now, Iris, New Year, I Just Wanna Get Along, Huffer @

Opening act(s): The Whispertown 2000 @

Posted 08/22/2009

by mlktoast

Location: Washington, DC

This was probably the best show I've seen in years. The opening act was pretty good for what they do, but the minute the Breeders took the stage I completely forgot who had opened. Kelley and Kim Deal were amazing and looked like they were having a blast. I was a bit afraid that they'd be up there just kind of going through the motions and trying to earn some cash This was NOT the case. The sound was great. They played pretty much everything I wanted to hear. It was just a straight-up fun show!

Black Cat @

- Washington @

,DC @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When the played Drivin' On 9. @

Setlist: No Aloha, Drivin' On 9, Hoverin', Divine Hammer, Cannonball, Happiness Is A Warm Gun, Little Fury, Do You Love Me Now, Iris, New Year, I Just Wanna Get Along, Huffer @

Opening act(s): The Whispertown 2000 @

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Review 16 for The Breeders

5 / 5

Breeders

Bowery Ballroom @

- NEW YORK @

,NY @

- Wed, Aug 19, 2009 @

Posted 08/20/2009

by Deenow

So good! I wish they played forever! And I wish Kim was my mom.

Bowery Ballroom @

- NEW YORK @

,NY @

- Wed, Aug 19, 2009 @

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Review 17 for The Breeders

4 / 5

Breeders still rock

Bowery Ballroom @

- NEW YORK @

,NY @

- Wed, Aug 19, 2009 @

Posted 08/20/2009

by mna513

Top 1000 Contributor

Great energy, lots of fun. Bowery was the perfect venue.

Bowery Ballroom @

- NEW YORK @

,NY @

- Wed, Aug 19, 2009 @

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Review 18 for The Breeders

5 / 5

breeders were the shit

Bowery Ballroom @

- NEW YORK @

,NY @

- Wed, Aug 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When they spotted a stalker that came all the way from boston @

Setlist: mostly songs off mountain battles and Amps, oh and they did "do you love me now" on acoustic with violin! @

Opening act(s): I forgot their name @

Posted 08/20/2009

by duhnoozer

Location: brooklyn

It was an awesome environment and the breeders didn't fail. They not only played Amps songs but they played more than 20 songs that it you felt they really did it for their fans. They also came back with two encores! what a band.

Bowery Ballroom @

- NEW YORK @

,NY @

- Wed, Aug 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When they spotted a stalker that came all the way from boston @

Setlist: mostly songs off mountain battles and Amps, oh and they did "do you love me now" on acoustic with violin! @

Opening act(s): I forgot their name @

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Review 19 for The Breeders

4 / 5

The Breeders at Bowery Ballroom

Bowery Ballroom @

- NEW YORK @

,NY @

- Tue, Aug 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The entire Breeders set!!! @

Opening act(s): Don't even know their name - horrible. @

Posted 08/19/2009

by Ainadamar

Show started WAY too late. Tech guys took forever and during both the opening act and Breeders there were constant requests from both bands about sound issues.

Bowery Ballroom @

- NEW YORK @

,NY @

- Tue, Aug 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The entire Breeders set!!! @

Opening act(s): Don't even know their name - horrible. @

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Review 20 for The Breeders

5 / 5

The Deals are sooo cool

Bowery Ballroom @

- NEW YORK @

,NY @

- Tue, Aug 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Just watching Kelly smile the entire 75 minute set. @

Opening act(s): Whispertown 2000 opened up and were really good...most of the band rotated across the various instruments. @

Posted 08/19/2009

by TysonCT

Location: New York

Its great to be at a show where the band really enjoys being there. Kim and Kelly and the band really had a great time and appreciated the audience...and the show was great. Played all their great songs and had Carrie the violinist to play on a few tracks, including the the encore, Drivin on 9. Would love the Breeders to continue to make music in the future. Great intimate setting for the 1000 or so that were there.

Bowery Ballroom @

- NEW YORK @

,NY @

- Tue, Aug 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Just watching Kelly smile the entire 75 minute set. @

Opening act(s): Whispertown 2000 opened up and were really good...most of the band rotated across the various instruments. @

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