Roman Numerals Get New Drummer

Your music scene gossip item for the day:

This Friday, July 6, is drummer Pete LaPorte‘s last show as a Roman Numeral. The affable chap with the metronomic joints is moving to San Francisco.

The band has hired ex-Get Up Kids drummer Ryan Pope to take his place.

Drop that tidbit while in conversation with the right person at a party this week and you might get fondled, who knows. Especially if it’s this guy:

Pete’s LaPortrait by Michael Forester.