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The Pixies are touring in 2010 … in Australia and Antwerp, Belgium.

If you don’t intend to be in those places and still are kicking yourself for missing the West Coast leg of the Pixies’ 20th anniversary “Doolittle” Tour last in November, all is not lost.

Pixies front man, Charles Thompson a.k.a. Black Francis, will be showing off the growl behind epic hits “Where Is My Mind?” and “Debaser” in a solo acoustic show at the Blue Lamp this weekend.

Black Francis’ music is characterized by recurring biblical references and a folksy country sound. He cites Iggy Pop, Husker Du, The Beach Boys and The Velvet Underground as major influences.

Black Francis, formerly Frank Black, released his first solo album in 1993 during a Pixies hiatus, and has maintained a solo presence.

After recording the 1993 album and another in ’94, Black left his record label and formed Frank Black and the Catholics. He released six albums with the band between 1997 and 2003, which were followed by a best of Frank Black compilation.

In 2003, longstanding rumors and prayers were answered when the Pixies announced plans for an extensive reunion tour.

Francis asserted his autonomy by releasing double album “Frank Black Francis” as the Pixies toured. He will be performing two solo shows in Australia on nights off from the Pixies’ 2010 tour.

Black Francis’s new album, “Non Stop Erotic” is due out March 30th.

Sunday, 9 p.m., Blue Lamp, 1400 Alhambra Blvd. $15. 21+