The Fixx
Show Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Ticket Price: $35-50
Show Type: Rock
Restrictions: All Ages
College friends Cy Curnin on vocals and Adam Woods on drums formed the group in
London in 1979, initially calling themselves Portraits. The pair placed an ad for
additional members, and recruited keyboardist Rupert Greenall, guitarist Tony McGrail
and bassist Russell Mckenzie later to be replaced by Charlie Barrett. Portraits issued
two singles for Ariola Records: "Little Women" (1979), and "Hazards In The Home"
(1980).
Later in 1980, McGrail left. At this point, the band added guitarist Jamie West-Oram
(formerly of Phillip Rambow's band) and changed their name to The Fix. This version
of the band recorded for 101 Records, releasing their first single ("Lost Planes") in
February 1981. This track, along with several live tracks issued by 101 on various
compilations, received some radio exposure on the BBC. In these early days West-
Oram was billed simply as "Jamie West".
The Fixx's raised profile eventually led to the group being offered a contract by MCA
Records. Worried about the potential drug-user implication of the band's name, MCA
insisted on a name change before signing them to the label. A compromise was
reached as the band altered the spelling of their name to The Fixx, and a deal was
duly inked.
Jill Sobule has released a dozen of albums spanning three decades of recording,
tackling such topics as the death penalty, anorexia nervosa, shoplifting, reproduction,
the French Resistance, adolescent malaise, LGBTQ issues, and the Christian Right, to
name a few – with her trademark wit and aplomb.