Go Go Harlem Baby Reissue!

The folks over at Third Man Records are reissuing the classic Flat Duo Jets album Go Go Harlem Baby, with release info as follows:

We are so very excited to announce the reissue of the Flat Duo Jets classic 1991 release “Go Go Harlem Baby.” The piece de resistance of Dex Romweber’s voluminous back catalog, ably backed by the trusty Chris “Crow” Smith on drums, “GGHB” is as solid an LP as you will ever find. Some of you may remember Jack White dropping the needle on the Jets’ version of “Froggy Went a Courtin’” in the “It Might Get Loud” doc as an indicator of his early influences. Maybe you remember the White Stripes covering “You Belong to Me” or “Apple Blossom Time” in their live performances. Those songs, as well as all the rest featured on “Go Go Harlem Baby” are genuinely important in the pantheon of American music. Out-of-print on vinyl since it’s original issue twenty years ago, Third Man Records worked solidly for a year-and-a-half to make this record available again. Please enjoy

Pre-sales are available now HERE and the official release date is October 18th. We'll be selling 75 limited edition black & white Split Color LPs here at Third Man on the day of release.

And hey, Dex Romweber Duo are about to go on tour. Make sure you go check em out...

10/28/2011 - Dex Romweber Duo / Meat Puppets
George's Majestic Lounge
Fayetteville, AR

10/29/2011 - Dex Romweber Duo / Meat Puppets
Hi-Tone Cafe
Memphis, TN

10/30/2011 - Dex Romweber Duo / Meat Puppets
Old Rock House
St. Louis, MO

11/01/2011 - Dex Romweber Duo / Meat Puppets
Rock and Roll Hotel
Washington, DC

11/03/2011 - Dex Romweber Duo / Meat Puppets
Johnny Brenda's
Philadelphia, PA

11/04/2011 - Dex Romweber Duo / Meat Puppets
Le Poisson Rouge
New York, NY

11/05/2011 - Dex Romweber Duo
Middle East - Downstairs
Cambridge, MA

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...Now if anyone wants to pick me up one of those split colored records, it'd be very appreciated

Poster Project

So after posting the flyer for the upcoming San Francisco show, I got to thinking that it would be cool to start a web collection of Dex's show posters, I don't know if blogger has the means to handle an undertaking like that, so I'll have to work out some research into web design.  In the meantime, if you have any quality scans of old posters, leave me a comment and get in touch, because I'd like to see some of these posters!

Dex Romweber Duo Music Video Premiere!

Here is a video for the DRD song "Jungle Drums" the opening track off of the new album Is That You in the Blue?

Dex Romweber Duo in San Francisco!

For all the West Coasters out there, be sure to check out this show! Dex mostly stays on the East Coast, so this should be a real treat, you won't regret it! Show flyer has all the details!

Saving Country Music's Review of Is That You in the Blue?

Here's another review of Dex's newest album Is That You in the Blue? from the blog Saving Country Music, go check it out now!

Insightful Interview/Article on Dex

Silvertone World took some time recently to talk with Dex about his guitar, his new album, and his life and influences.  Great read, folks.

And don't forget to pick up a copy of Dex's new album, Is That You in the Blue? out now on Bloodshot Records, pick up a copy on their storefront, or at your local indie record store!

Is That You in the Blue? Now streaming!

Today is a dilemma...listen to the new Dex Romweber Duo album posted at Paste Magazine, or wait til I actually get my hands on the cd on release day...decisions, decisions!

Is That You in the Blue? Now Availabile for Preorder!

Bloodshot Records is now taking preorders for the upcoming Dex Romweber Duo album, Is That You in the Blue? you can pick it up on cd or a limited edition LP. All preorders will come with a poster, and the first 40 will be autographed.  Additionally, by preordering you will be entered in a raffle for a pair of autographed drumsticks! so head on over to Bloodshot Records and pick one up today!

Here is the tracklist:

1. Jungle Drums
2. The Death Of Me
3. Gurdjieff Girl
4. Nowhere
5. I Wish You Would
6. Midnight Sun
7. Homicide
8. Brazil
9. Is That You In The Blue?
10. Climb Down
11. Redemption
12. I Wish You Would (Reprise)
13. I Remember Darling
14. Think Of Me

A lot of these songs Dex has been playing live these last few years, so I'm really excited to see them committed to tape at last! It's shaping up to be a good one folks!

Hi-Res Album Cover for Is That You in the Blue?

Alright folks, here it is, a much more high definition picture of the upcoming Dex Romweber Duo album Is That You in the Blue? released on July 26th! It's much better not having to squint at the picture!

FREE MP3: Jungle Drums

Under the Radar Magazine released an mp3 of Jungle Drums (link provided by Dex's label Bloodshot Records), as a preview to Dex's upcoming album Is That You in the Blue?.  Sounds like its gonna be a rocker, folks.  This isn't the first time Dex has committed Jungle Drums to tape, and you can find the Flat Duo Jets performing it on their album Safari, still in print and available from Norton Records.

Dex Romweber Duo U.S. Tour!

Dex and Sarah are taking to the road this summer, be sure to catch them in a town near you!  That means you West Coast!

Dates are posted on the Dex Romweber Duo facebook page

Jennifer Curtis & Dex Romweber @ UNC Parson's Hall

Just stumbled across this video on youtube, the whole set appears to be posted, but here is brazil:

I am unfamiliar with Jennifer Curtis, but she is an excellent violin player, and the strings make a really unique, fresh accompaniment to Dex's songs and playing.  Very Lucky Eye-esque.  If anyone has anymore information about what brought this duo together, I'd really love to hear about this concert/if anyone has an audio recording they'd like to share, any contributions are always greatly appreciated.

Dex Romweber Duo- "Peruvian Love Goddess"

Today, I happened upon this unreleased gem on Grooveshark.  It's an unreleased instrumental entitled "Peruvian Love Goddess".  I wonder if its going to be on the upcoming album Is That You in the Blue? (from here on out referred to as ITYINTB).

Enjoy:

http://grooveshark.com/#/s/Peruvian+Love+Goddess/2JKuSy?src=5

Release Date and album art for upcoming Dex Romweber Duo release!

Bloodshot records posted the new cover art for Dex Romweber Duo's upcoming album entitled Is That You in the Blue? due out on July 26th.  It appears to follow the same theme as the cover art from Ruins of Berlin, which was painted by Dex himself.  This is shaping up to be a good release, and I find myself anticipating it even more than I did RoB.

Flat Duo Jets on Youtube

Recently some new audio recordings of the Flat Duo Jets got posted on youtube:

Part 1:

Part 2:

Part 3:

Part 4:

Part 5:

It's a pretty raw recording, but its still great to see some old shows surfacing on the web.  I for one would like to see more.  Have any old or new recordings of Dex? Let me know!

New-Old No Depression Article on the Flat Duo Jets

I've been eyeing up a back copy of No Depression featuring the Flat Duo Jets on ebay for a few months, and then on the no depression webstore.  Now, No Depression has put their back issues online and you can read the articles from them.  Here is one on the flat duo jets:
http://archives.nodepression.com/1998/11/eye-of-the-hurricane/

Now, I still might have to buy a copy for the pictures...

New Dex Romweber Duo record has a title!

The Dex Romweber Duo has finished recording their next album entitled "Is that You in the Blue?" they are releasing it on Bloodshot Records Summer of 2011.  I'm very excited for this, because it means there is a pretty good chance that this song is on it (If I had to guess from the title).

source: http://bloodshotrecords.com/upcoming

Go Go Harlem Baby...in 2011??

http://www.amazon.com/Harlem-Baby-Flat-Duo-Jets/dp/B004JU13OY/ref=sr_1_3?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1299727867&sr=1-3

Looks like Go Go Harlem Baby has been reprinted judging by amazon putting 2011 as the album year...anyone know anything about this? I might have to buy a second copy just to have an extra...now lets see this back on vinyl....

Looking for video/audio/anything else

If anyone has any video/audio/anything else DR/FDJ related they'd like to contribute to the blog, let me know! The more the merrier!

Dex Romweber Duo/Wanda Jackson Ft. The Thirdman House Band- Music Hall of Williamsburg 1.21.11

Photo by Jeff Thurau

Long time no blog folks,

So this past friday I went up to New York City to see Wanda Jackson featuring Jack White/The Thirdman House Band.  Before even knowing who the opening act was, I had tickets, cause it was going to be an awesome show.  Then I found out that the Dex Romweber Duo was going to be the opener (Thanks Littleroom!), and it was like a dream come true.

While I've seen a bunch of reviews for Wanda Jackson, and what an incredible set it was, fully deserving of attention, as a Dex Romweber fan blog, I'd provide some details of Dex's set/My adventure into New York City.

My girlfriend and I took the train into Penn Station and got there mid-afternoon, plenty of time before the doors of the Music Hall opened.  I'm horrible with directions, but luckily she woke up early and got us subway directions to the MHoW and Katz's deli, for lunch.

After our late lunch (Katz's pastrami sandwich was amazing!), we made our way over to Williamsburg and tooled around coffee shops and record stores until my friend who lives in the city got off work and we met up for dinner.  He was a bit late getting to us, and we ended up finishing our meal about 40 minutes after the doors opened for the concert.

After we rushed over (no way in hell was I missing any moment of this show), we checked our coats (I had a bad feeling about using a coat check, more on this later), and I set up my recorder and mics, to catch the show in all its glory.

Dex and Sarah came on, and it was probably one of the most on the ball times I've ever seen Dex play.  I  can't put my finger on it, but man was he on his game.  The sound was pretty balanced as well, nice and clear without being overbearingly loud.  Also, it was an opportunity to see the DRD play as a three piece (their friend Matt accompanied them for a few numbers on upright bass).  My only complaint is that the set was rather short, only about 30 minutes (Dex mentioned he drove 9.5 hours for a 30 minute set jokingly at the end).

Unfortunately, I had some recorder issues, but through some miracle, still captured a good portion of the set.  Had I known my recorder was still picking up sound, I would've kept it on for Wanda, but I shut it off in frustration.  Lesson learned, never stop recording.

Photo by Jeff Thurau

If I remember correctly the set list is as follows:
1. Mexicali Baby
2. Lookout!*
3. Brazil*
4.I Remember Darling*
5. People, Places, Things^
6. Climb down
7. Nowhere
8. The Wind Did Move
9. Grey Skies






*Was not recorded due to technical error
^Missed the first 1/4-1/3 of song due to technical error

You can download the tracks in all their glory at:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YXL9GOXE

As always, if there is a problem with sharing these recordings, please let me know and I will gladly take them down.

Please do not sell/do anything underhanded with these recordings either.

If anyone has any photos/videos/recordings of Dex they want to share, please let me know!

Edit: Initially forgot another song, the 4th song was "I Remember Darling"  thanks to Spastic.Jerk (of the Littleroom) for bringing this to my attention