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Published: Sep 24, 2008 07:53 AM
Modified: Sep 24, 2008 07:53 AM
Romweber kicks off front porch music series
The Friday Night Music Series may be over but that doesn't mean there isn't music in Bynum. On Saturday, Sept. 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. Bynum Front Porch will host a house concert at the Bynum General Store. It's part of the Bynum House Concert Series. Admission is $10. Robobilly and the Dexter Romweber Duo will kick off the series. The Bynum General Store at 950 Bynum Road in downtown BynumPlease remember that the store is an alcohol-free venue. Romweber is an icon of the American music underground. The former frontman for the famous psycho-surf-rockabilly-garage-punk combo Flat Duo Jets, he released his first of nine albums in 1990 to rave reviews worldwide. He starred alongside R.E.M. and The B-52s in the 1987 cult classic film, "Athens, GA Inside Out."His first national tour in 1990 was as opening act for The Cramps. He was showcased on MTV's "The Cutting Edge" and "120 Minutes," starred in the Flat Duo Jets videos "Wild Wild Lover" and "Radioactive Man," made a memorable performance on "Late Night with David Letterman," and has shared the stage with dozens of other rock icons including Iggy Pop and the White Stripes. The Dex Romweber Duo also features Dex's celebrated sibling Sara Romweber (Mitch Easter, Lets Active, Snatches of Pink) on drums. The band recently signed a multi-album deal with Bloodshot Records and the first album will feature duets between Dex and Cat Power, Neko Case and Exene Cervenka and will be released in 2009.
For more information visit http://www.bynumgfrontporch.org or e-mail bynumfrontporch@gmail.com.
2008 The Chapel Hill News
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