On the heels of a sold-out Tears for Fears gig at L.A.’s Wiltern Theater last night, co-founder Curt Smith takes to the stage for a solo show tomorrow (Tuesday) night at Largo at the Coronet. Accompanied by Tears band mates Charlton Pettus on guitar and Doug Petty on keyboards, Smith will perform selections from his critically-acclaimed solo work as well as Tears hits on which he sings lead (“Pale Shelter,” “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” etc.), and, if his recent history is any indication, a few superbly-chosen cover tunes.
Joining Smith as part of a double bill will be avant-garde cellist Zoë Keating, who’s featured on his latest single “All Is Love.” In addition to her own material, Keating – the former Rasputina member who’s opened for Imogen Heap and Amanda Palmer, and is in L.A. following a triumphant turn at SXSW – is planning to accompany Smith solo on the legendary Tears single “Mad World.”
As of press time, tickets are still available for the show ($25, general admission). They’re not available online, but you can call Largo at (310) 855-0350 to charge by phone, visit in person Monday afternoon between 2 and 6, or take your chances and buy at the door. Showtime is 8pm, doors open at 6pm. More info on the Largo website (www.largo-la.com) or at Smith’s website (www.curtsmithofficial.com).
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