The Cure “Reflections” Show Preview: at The Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, CA – November 21-23, 2011

Britain’s most successful post-Punk heroes are making their grand return to Los Angeles this fall with a special set of shows that are bound to dazzle the gloomiest of die hard fans. In case you hadn’t already heard, The Cure played their first three albums in entirety this summer at Sydney’s grand opera house. The shows were dubbed Reflections, and they were a smashing hit with fans (many whom traveled thousands of miles for the thought to be once in a lifetime event). Reflections marked original member Lol Tolhurst’s first show back with the Cure since 1987 and the return of longtime keyboardist Roger O’Donell who is now once again a member of The Cure for the third time.

Robert Smith and co. have decided to bring that same series of shows to the U.S. for a special 3 night run at The Pantages theatre. The pandemonium over these shows is already blowing up music blogs on the net and making tickets for the show must haves for any Cure fan. Thankfully tickets go on sale Monday October 31st at 10:00 am PST, which gives us all time to prepare for what is surely going to be The Cure’s takeover of Hollywood blvd.

Here is what fans can expect -
“Reflections”
SET 1 (approx 40 minutes) – ‘THREE IMAGINARY BOYS’ (1979) – The Cure Trio – ROBERT SMITH: Voice & Guitar / SIMON GALLUP: Bass / JASON COOPER: Drums
- approx 15 minute changeover interval
SET 2 (approx 40 minutes) – ‘SEVENTEEN SECONDS’ (1980) – The Cure Quartet – ROBERT SMITH: Voice & Guitar / SIMON GALLUP: Bass / JASON COOPER: Drums / ROGER O’DONNELL: Keys
- approx 15 minute changeover interval
SET 3 (approx 40 minutes) – ‘FAITH’ (1981) – The Cure Quintet – ROBERT SMITH: Voice & Guitar / SIMON GALLUP: Bass / JASON COOPER: Drums / ROGER O’DONNELL: Keys & Percussion / LAURENCE TOLHURST: Keys & Percussion
- approx 5 minute interval
SET 4 (approx 30 minutes) – ‘ENCORES’ of the period…
　
This will be The Cure’s first show in California since their headlining set at Coachella 2009’ where they played to a crowd of 40,000 fans well past the fests curfew.; eventually the power was pulled on them ending the show prematurely. With a band as enormous as The Cure playing such an intimate venue, the shows are bound to be memorable nights that will leave a lasting impression on all who attend. Huge teased up hair do’s and messy eyeliner aren’t required for entry, though expect a sea of fans sporting just that.

 

-Louie B.-
Big Wheel Staff Reporter

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