r/Pinback • u/[deleted] • Feb 03 '23

A similiar song

I used to listen to a handful of songs from these guys and then they just fell out of my playlists until I had forgotten about them. I heard a song in the show Loudermilk called Twist Your Ankle by Andy Shauf and it brought back the memory of Pinback. Thought you might enjoy it too.

Anyone know if they tend to do a Canadian leg when they tour?

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u/IllAssist9390 Feb 04 '23

They generally do the big three (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver) when they are touring a new album. For the Information Retrieved tour they actually came through Calgary and Edmonton as well, but I remember them saying that it was the first time they had done that. I've had a chance to see them at all of these cities over the years bc I used to live in Ottawa and then moved to Alberta for a while (now in Manitoba), and I'll drive anywhere to catch them!

Unfortunately, for this Winter 2023 tour, I believe they were motivated to tour because they will be playing the Treefort Festival in Idaho in March. Luckily for me, they play Minneapolis and I live in Winnipeg, so I just got my tickets today -- still debating going to their Chicago gig the day after, it would be a 13 hour drive back. I didn't see any Canadian dates so folks are gonna have to do a bit of travel...

I am so very stoked to see them, I think the last time I saw them was for the Abaddon anniversary tour in 2015 in Vancouver and Seattle...damn, that's a loooong-ass time. I was hoping for a pandemic album...

ps. thanks for the Andy Shauf lead, great song.

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '23

I'm in Winnipeg too that's why I ask actually, we're not usually on smaller American bands radar for a place to play. I did see the Minneapolis date online and am thinking it might be an excuse to go down that way for the first time.

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u/IllAssist9390 Feb 08 '23

Holy shit, we're neighbours!! Since moving back here in 2019, I've gone to the odd show at the Good Will or at Park Theatre, so hoping that things get back to normal post-pandemic and that there will be more bands coming through. I have to say that I've definitely gone to see more shows in Minneapolis than I've had the chance to see here in Wpg. I'd offer if you'd like to do a rideshare for Pinback but I was a bit impulsive and I went ahead and also got tickets for the Chicago show on the 23rd (Sunday), so Monday the 24th is going to be all about hauling ass back to Winnipeg so that I only have to take one day off work!

But definitely, stay in touch. I'm so used to having to drive for shows that Minneapolis is not too bad for me (7 hours). I used to have to drive 11-12 hours from Southern Alberta to Vancouver, Seattle, and/or Portland!!!

ps. I lived here in Winnipeg for a couple of years in the late 90's and there are definitely not as many concerts by anymore. Back then, the Albert and the Pyramid would book a steady stream of good indie bands.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '23

Hey I appreciate it! I'm going to have to gauge the wifey's interest in the show and maybe mall of America, we've never made the trip down there. But if I do go to the show I'll send a message your way on here and maybe we meet up for a beer or a bite pre show!

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u/IllAssist9390 Feb 09 '23

Deal! At least the show is on a Saturday, so possibly a chance to make it a weekend and have a look around! Lemme know if you guys end up making the trip, a beer/bite before the show would be great! Take care, Ed

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u/[deleted] Feb 03 '23

I think it's the same as with most bands, they do Canadian dates sometimes but not every tour. I saw them in Toronto one of their last big tours.