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by **black francis** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:05 pm

This sounds like two amazing nights and a great cause

http://media.causes.com/ribbon/602970

Remember the bad ass two night benefit show I mentioned a couple weeks ago, headlined by members of the Pixies, Michael Penn, Flea, Tim & Eric, and more?

Well, it just got a whole lot badder asser.

Now added to Tuesday, December 8th rock lineup: Tenacious D, members of OK GO, and The Muff’s Kim Shattuck.

And some inside bits on the evening’s set list: “Weird Al will be performing ‘I Bleed’ from (the Pixies album) “Doolittle” with member of the Pixies and Flea on bass. David and Kevin from Love & Rockets will perform ‘All In My Mind’ with Black Francis (as featured on the recent Love & Rockets tribute album).”

To repeat, all male members of the Pixies (Black Francis, Dave Lovering, Joey Santiago), Tenacious D (Jack Black and Kyle Gass), Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Love & Rockets, She Wants Revenge, Weird Al Yankovic, and Grand Duchy (Black Francis and Violet Clark), all on one stage, December 8th, 7pm… for only $20!

And for $35, get the above AND the following night of comedy on December 9th at 7pm (or $20 separately): Tim and Eric (music set), Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, and Dave Lovering (drummer of the Pixies performing his mad science teacher magic act).

The whole thing is a benefit for the family of 8 1/2 month old Winston Bertrand, who was born with Lymphatic and Venous Malformations, two rare, life threatening conditions requiring the constant care of his parents and a heavy financial toll.

Violet Clark, wife of Black Francis as well as his Grand Duchy collaborator, established Winston’s Village to assist the Bertrand family with aid for the lil chap. (You can also catch Grand Duchy one night before the benefit as a special guest at the Mere Mortals show at Spaceland on Monday, December 7th, kicking off the Mere Mortals monthlong residency there.)

by **black francis** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:14 pm

Me and the missus are going both nights. My X-Mas gift! Holy Lord! First night Black Francis WITH David J AND Kevin Haskins and the second night it's Black Francis and almost the entire cast of MR. SHOW!!!!

Oh man. My favorite musician of all time playing with 2 members of Love and Rockets and the cast of my favorite show of all time. I don't know what to do with myself till then.

Oh man!

by **shadows on the trees** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:45 pm

black francis wrote: I don't know what to do with myself till then.

I have a pretty good idea.

by **black francis** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:01 pm

Okay you just crossed the line of good taste little lady.

by **shadows on the trees** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:03 pm

Do I get a medal? Or a cooler title than "member" under my avatar?

by **electrabunny** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:11 pm

Get on that cartoon dog guy...

by **black francis** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:13 pm

Got my tickets. I don't think the missus is going to the second show so I'm going to the BOF to sell it right now.

by **black francis** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:39 pm

Hey that show the 7th at Spaceland is free.

by **black francis** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 4:07 pm

Me and the real Black Francis are gonna be kickin' it soon.

by **Kounelaki** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 4:09 pm

black francis wrote:Me and the real Black Francis are gonna be kickin' it soon.

by **tonywojo** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 4:50 pm

Kounelaki wrote::cool:

kicking what?

by **black francis** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:05 pm

Do you think "All ages" really means "All ages" as in I can bring my seven year old? He's a Frank Black fan and I bet this would be an awesome first concert.

by **black francis** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 7:50 pm

Leaving in 20 minutes.

by **black francis** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:02 pm

I love you Black Francis!

by **black francis** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:03 pm

And David J and Kevin Haskins.

You too Weird Al.

Flea not so much though.

Tenacious D is gonna be there too.

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