The heavily celebrated Pixies got their start in the Pioneer Valley at UMass Amherst decades ago. Bassist Kim Deal eventually broke off into a project of her own, The Breeders, with Throwing Muses' Tanya Donelly, eventually employing her twin sister guitarist Kelley, who has remained through many lineup changes.
Deal and the Breeders have been touring in support of their fourth studio album, "Mountain Battles," and made a stop at Pearl Street's ballroom on Wednesday. This show marked the first of a few Iron Horse Entertainment Group summer shows featuring respected 1990s alternative rock acts, also including grunge champs Mudhoney (6/5) and the metal sludge of the Melvins (8/10).
The Breeders rolled through a large body of songs, from highlights from their new record to old favorites like their most recognizable track "Cannonball" from 1993's "Last Splash," pausing in between numbers to laugh and swig beer.
Their set also included a surprising and pleasing rendition of the Beatles' "Happiness Is A Warm Gun," with the audience chiming in for the "bang bang shoot shoot" backing harmonies."
Deal returned to the stage for not one encore, but two, ensuring that the audience got their $23 worth.
Ian Nelson, Collegian Staff
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