The Breeders put on an enjoyable reverential rendition of Last Splash but their energy and enthusiasm was not quite where it was on their 2009 trip through town.

Having to find a last minute replacement bassist is usually not the secret to putting on a phenomenal show. When that bassist is from your band’s original lineup, however, it’s a recipe for celebratory nostalgia. Such was the case at Friday night’s Breeders show at the Black Cat. When current Breeders bassist Mando Lopez had to leave the tour to witness his girlfriend give birth, (or as singer/guitarist/legend Kim Deal put it, “Have a bastard,”)…

By DCist Contributor Salima Appiah-Kubi After slogging through a sweltering, sweat-drenched day there is certain contentment that comes from a warm Washington night. This good humor was evident Saturday night at the Black Cat, where a sizeable crowd came out for cheerful indie kids, Tilly and the Wall. The Omaha based group was joined by their label mate, David Dondero, and locals, Exit Clov. The near overwhelming dominance of X marked hands showed the youth…