The Fixx Brings Vintage Favorites and New Tunes to Largo Cultural Center

There’s something intriguing and impressionistic about British rock bands that continually captures American audiences’ attention and holds it.

That seems to be the case for the highly acclaimed musicians of The Fixx, a Britain-based funk-rock band of the 80s, 90s and today, that’s known for such hits as “One Thing Leads to Another,” “Red Skies” and “Saved By Zero.”

Upon an opening by The Fanatics, a much-loved 80s rock group from the Tampa Bay area, The Fixx will be continuing its American influence by performing  a selection of vintage Fixx songs and a sprinkling of new tunes at the Largo Cultural Center on Friday at 8 p.m.

Friday’s performance will be the second time the posse has performed in Largo within the past two years.

“Largo has a wonderful feel, and the beaches make me want to step off the train and hang for a long while,” said Cy Curnin, lead singer of the band, adding that he’s looking forward to seeing old friends and new fans at Friday’s performance.

“Many of our long-time supporters have done a wonderful job indoctrinating those around them. We thank them for the continued support. It means a lot.”

Hailed as being one of the most innovative groups to come out of the MTV era, the band's accomplished a multitude of accolades consisting of three No. 1 hits, five hits in the top five, more than a dozen hits in the top ten and selling millions of albums at an international stance.

In addition, the band’s also managed to keep its music alive and rock steady with all five of its original members throughout its on-and-off 25-year career streak.

The band’s bio on its website says mutual decisions caused the group to take a hiatus in the 90s and pursue other interests before returning back to the studio in 1997. It's been performing together continually ever since.

On the other hand, Curnin, 53, says the group never really did stop playing.

“It's just that our oval orbit took us into deep space. Family matters were the main gig during the early 90s.”

Nothing’s new with today’s The Fixx in Curnin's eyes.

Earlier in the week, the band was traveling throughout and performing in Europe before heading to the United States to makes its pit-stop performance in Largo on Friday only to head to Virginia Beach for another show on Saturday. 

After that, Curnin says he’ll then be on a two-week solo tour in Germany before the band heads back to the States for a benefit gig in California.

Oh yeah, the group also plans to release a new album of rock and funk “dream music for the weary seeker of solace,” as Curnin describes their music, titled “Beautiful Friction” that’s scheduled to release in March of next year.

After about 25 years of performing together, Curnin can proudly say on behalf of the band that there’s nothing new with The Fixx.

“Just better and more refined,” says Curnin. “Wine takes time to mature. We are of a good drinking age now. Less nervous, more focused.”

Ticket for Friday’s event are $24 in advance, $29 for VIP members and $29 on the day of the show. They can be purchased at the , 105 Central Park Dr., online the box office at (727) 587-6793.