Rosie Flores/Marti BromA Rockabilly Tribute to, "The Female Elvis," Janis MartinSeptember 7, 2013, 8 p.m. - BUY TICKETS NOW!Show #7 Official Website - Facebook - YouTube 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. With time, Brom began listening to punk and new wave bands like Blondie and ChrissieHynde. Hynde's early career, in fact, inspired Brom's first attempt to become a singer. She saved her money and flew to England, where she planned on "hanging out" until she was discovered. When she arrived and informed the authorities that she had no idea how long she was staying, they placed her in the Beehive, the airport jail. Brom spent the remainder of the money she had saved for a plane ticket back to St. Louis. Back home, 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's vocal style and her use of a classic country sound infuses her music with an authentic feel that seems more like the real thing than a throwback to yesterday.00000179-2419-d250-a579-e41d38050002