On their latest tour, the former vanguards of the alternative underground of the ’80s and ’90s have comfortably settled into the “classic rock” phase of their careers.

Given that there was such a controversy the last time we posted anything about early ticket sales in the D.C. area (to recap: a few people thought these sales should be on a “need-to-know” basis for “real fans”; we thought that was silly), we were perhaps a bit hesistant to spread the word about the latest hot ticket in town. But considering a lot of people we think of as “real fans” of Bloc Party…

The Pixies brought their own traveling cacophony society to a sweltering DAR Constitution Hall last night and the band that originated the “soft verse/loud chorus” sound that spawned all those crappy bands getting played on alternative radio made sure those in attendance walked out of the building with huge smiles on their faces. Frank Black and company took the stage to great fanfare, launched into a slowed down version of Wave of Mutilation and…

Today will be sunny and breezy with highs in the 60s. The photo was taken yesterday at the first night of The Pixies’ sold out two night engagement at Constitution Hall. Check back later today for DCist posts on yesterday’s USDA stabbing and a full review of The Pixies with more photos. Arson, Arson Everywhere: In Charles County, Maryland the future residents of a housing development under construction that was attacked on Sunday in…