Black Francis Performs Stripped Down Pixies ...

Filed under: Concerts and Tours , News Last night at Dante's in Portland, Ore., Black Francis , aka Frank Black , stood alone in the spotlight and played acoustic versions of Pixies songs and his solo work. Diehard Pixies lovers mainly comprised the packed Musicfest NW audience in hopes the fellow Portlander would oblige them with some classic tunes. It wasn't until an hour into Francis' two-hour set when their wishes were granted.<br/><br/> Donning a black leather jacket and black rimmed glasses, Francis picked at his electric guitar and sang 'Caribou" from the Pixies' debut, 'Come On Pilgrim.' As Francis sang the infectious chorus, heads in the audience swayed back and forth. He then proceeded to play four more Pixies .... 10:20 p.m. Sunday 20th September 2009 EST