In commercial radio parlance, Steve Forbert would probably be classified a “one-hit wonder” for his “Romeo’s Tune,” which made the Top 40 charts in 1980. After a catchy piano intro, it begins with “Meet me in the middle of the day, let me hear you say everything’s okay, bring me Southern kisses from your room.”
But that wouldn’t be an accurate portrayal of the singer-songwriter’s career. While he might not get the airplay reserved for bigger “name” musicians, the folk-rocker has forged a steady career as a recording artist and live performer, and on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.
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