Artist description In the late 70's, during the height of the punk era, Cenla gave rise to the true bad boys of the local rock scene. Heading out to L.A. to record with Toto keyboardistDavid Paich at the helm as producer, The Romeos recorded Rock and Roll and Love and Death, an album that brought them national fame. Rekindling the flamenineteen years later, lead singer and songwriter Jerry Honigman has released When in Rome, a CD that shows off his mastery and maturity as a songwriter that hasblossomed over the years since the first project. Honigman's versatility as a songwriter is displayed by his many musical influences that include gospel, country, androck. Backed by a tight current Romeo squad, including original member Dan Diefenderfer on guitar, these songs hit the listener with a sound as bold as anythingcurrently on the worldwide market.The Romeos. Must be '60's music? Maybe Blues? Rock? Christian Contemporary? Alternative? To what?It's not hard to describe the music that is featured on the newest CD When in Rome by The Romeos. All of the above describe the sound in one sense or another. And none of the above does. OK, maybe it is difficult to describe. Maybe it's a personal journey. As Jerry Honigman, lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter, says in the first cut off the album, 'the journey is its own reward'. The music is a journey. It will carry thecarefree listener to a place familiar and yet new. It will take those that look for the paths diverging in the woods on a trip that will lead them up one road and downanother. The influences of blues and classic rock are there in the music as are the religious influences of the Bible Belt and a Louisiana heavily influenced by Catholicism. Butthere are also pearls for those that like alternative music. ...evocative...like juicy scene[s] in an avant guarde independent film. This is not a CD for those that want to be fed music for the masses. It is music for the new millennium - evoking styles of the past with a flavor new andfresh and all its own. They don't follow the 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do', theory. And that's a good thing. The music will get you Home in One Piece.

Music Style Rock/Pop/Alternative

Musical Influences Everyone I've ever heard

Artist History In 1978, Louisiana native Jerry Honigman was living in Los Angeles and recording under a "spec" deal as a singer-songwriter for Elektra Records. After presenting thelabel with a set of new songs with a concept for a rock band called The Romeos, Honigman found himself without the aforementioned "spec" deal. Taking matters intohis own hands, he, along with musical partner and friend, drummer Dony Wynn, returned to Louisiana to record the demo himself. He and Wynn recruited guitaristsDan "Dief" Diefenderfer and Bootsie Normand (who had returned from New York after a stint as legendary producer Joseph Papp's musical director). With assistanceon bass from Danny Milliner, currently with Brooks and Dunn, six songs were recorded and taken back to L.A.This recording subsequently led to a record contract with CBS's Columbia label. The album, "Rock and Roll and Love and Death" was released in 1980, spawning thehit "Seriously Affected." A national tour followed, with Kenny Gradney of Little Feat on bass. The band broke up and reunited several times over the next few years,each time musically more exciting and personally more volatile than the last. Their last collective effort, with Frank Blair on bass and John Stahaely on guitar, was anexciting EP produced by Bernard Edwards in 1986.Throughout the years, Honigman has compiled a large body of work as a writer and recording artist while working with such notable musicians as members of Toto,The Meters, Little Feat, Tommy Tutone, James Newton Howard, Cher, David Williams, Bob Glaub, Micheal Smotherman, Valerie Carter, and others. He has alsoworked with an impressive array of producers including David Paich, Tom Knox, Geoff Workman, Ed Cherney, and Bernard Edwards. His projects have included "TheShotgun Record", "The Mood Swings - Under Control", and "Blues From Love Street." Since returning to Louisiana in 1989, Honigman has enjoyed a successful musical collaboration with Bud Albright on drums, H.B.Smith on bass, and Ellene Owenson keyboards. After recording 27 tracks for a new project over the last three years, Honigman realized he had something which, once again, fit under the name TheRomeos. The new CD, "When In Rome", features original members Dief, lead guitar on 5 tracks and co-writer on two others, and Bootsie, moral support (illness hasforced his retirement from playing). Dony continues his successful drumming career with the likes of Robert Palmer, Patti Labelle, Brooks and Dunn, and manyothers."When In Rome" offers a stylish mix of mature songs, featuring sharp musicianship and a bold, brash, instantly accessible sound. Twenty years after their debut, TheRomeos are ushering in the new millennium with their unique blend of rock, blues, country and gospel, which is sure to garner them a worldwide following for theyears to come.

Albums Rock & Roll & Love & Death and When In Rome

Press Reviews Rated **** Four Stars (Excellent)"In the late 70's, during the height of the punk era, Cenla gave rise to the true bad boys of the local rock scene. Heading out to L.A. to record with Toto keyboardistDavid Paich at the helm as producer, The Romeos recorded Rock and Roll and Love and Death, an album that brought them national fame. Rekindling the flamenineteen years later, lead singer and songwriter Jerry Honigman has released When in Rome, a CD that shows off his mastery and maturity as a songwriter that hasblossomed over the years since the first project. Honigman's versatility as a songwriter is displayed by his many musical influences that include gospel, country, androck. Backed by a tight current Romeo squad, including original member Dan Diefenderfer on guitar, these songs hit the listener with a sound as bold as anythingcurrently on the worldwide market." Source: CENLA FOCUS: The Community Lifestyle/Business Profile Journal of Central Louisiana - January/February 2000 ************************************"The Romeos. Must be '60's music? Maybe Blues? Rock? Christian Contemporary? Alternative? To what?It's not hard to describe the music that is featured on the newest CD When in Rome by The Romeos. All of the above describe the sound in one sense or another. And none of the above does. OK, maybe it is difficult to describe. Maybe it's a personal journey. As Jerry Honigman, lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter, says in the first cut off the album, 'the journey is its own reward'. The music is a journey. It will carry thecarefree listener to a place familiar and yet new. It will take those that look for the paths diverging in the woods on a trip that will lead them up one road and downanother. The influences of blues and classic rock are there in the music as are the religious influences of the Bible Belt and a Louisiana heavily influenced by Catholicism. Butthere are also pearls for those that like alternative music. ...evocative...like juicy scene[s] in an avant guarde independent film. This is not a CD for those that want to be fed music for the masses. It is music for the new millennium - evoking styles of the past with a flavor new andfresh and all its own. They don't follow the 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do', theory. And that's a good thing. The music will get you Home in One Piece."Source: THE TOWN TALK, Alexandria-Pineville, LA. Monday, Dec.20, 1999 "NEW CD A REWARDING JOURNEY" by Cynthia Jordan, Asst. Features Editor

Location Alexandria, LA - USA

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