Marti Brom with Quarter Mile Combo & The Tantrums

Saturday March 27th @ Uptown, Oakland - Tantrums, Quarter Mile Combo & Marti Brom Marti Brom - Austin's Rockabilly Sweetheart http://www.myspace.com/martirockabilly With a backward glance toward classic country and rockabilly, Marti Brom's music has honed a distinct edge on the contemporary alternative roots scene. Born in St. Louis, Brom spent her summers in New Orleans, where she absorbed the rich music of the South. Brom was introduced to country legend Patsy Cline by a high school student named Michael Stipe, the future lead singer of R.E.M., that she'd met at Rocky Horror Picture Show in St. Louis. She also became infatuated with jazz singer Billie Holiday and learned all of her songs. Brom received a part in a musical titled The 1940s Radio Show. Shortly after that, she met High Noon singer Shaun Young and was invited to sit in with the band. Brom recorded her first single, "Crazy Fever," in 1992 and followed with two more singles in 1995 and 1996. It was the release of Mean in 1998, however, that truly showcased her potential. Bay Area, don't miss your chance to see what could be the greatest roots singer of today! Quarter Mile Combo - North Bays Rockin' Americana Rockabilly Band http://www.myspace.com/quartermilecombo This 4 pc band's backbone is kept solid by drummer Gary Daly, and Todd Troublemaker's upright bass slappin''. Justin Barr slings sweeping guitar solos and riffs alongside powerhouse vocalist, front woman, Nettie Hammar. With their recent release of "Motels, Gas and Beer", The Quarter Mile Combo's live show will take you down an electrifying winding road of good time rock n roll! The Tantrums - Alameda http://www.myspace.com/thetantrums This female-fronted four-piece plays a mix of country, rockabilly and punk. The female vocals are powerful and fit the music perfectly. Loaded with melodies and swingin' dance-floor tempos, this is toe-tappin' fun. Marti Brom YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seQ2DoWFAgM