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00000179-2419-d250-a579-e41d37fc0000Rosie Flores/Marti BromIn a Rockabilly Tribute to, "The Female Elvis," Janis MartinSeptember 7, 2013, 8 p.m. - BUY TICKETS NOW!Show #7 Official Website - Facebook - Twitter - YouTube Alt-country meets rockabilly revival and California guitar virtuosity in Rosie Flores. Guitarist, singer/songwriter Flores is an important figure on the alt-country scene. Prolifically creative, she's well-respected for her gritty, energetic vocals and fiery guitar solos. Rosie must be experienced.00000179-2419-d250-a579-e41d37fd0000

Rosie Flores' "Female Elvis" Project Plays Springfield 9/7

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Randy Eccles
Published August 29, 2013 at 6:32 PM CDT
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Rosie Flores started a Kickstarter project in 2011 to record, "The Female Elvis," Janis Martin.  Martin died shortly after the sessions.  Flores completed the project and has now released the recording.  Flores has partnered with Marti Brom in a rockabilly tribute to Martin.  They will play WUIS' Bedrock 66 Live Saturday, September 7 at 8 p.m.  

Tickets are available at 217-523-2787 or purchase them online from the Hoogland Center for the Arts.

Watch Flores Kickstarter appeal video below for some background on Martin:
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Arts & Life Rosie FloresMarti BromBedrock 66 Live!
Randy Eccles
Randy Eccles enjoys talking with community members and joining them in becoming informed citizenry. Please reach out at randy.eccles@nprillinois.org.
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