Dexter Romweber Duo : Deep Blues Festival II

Dex Romweber is nothing less than an icon of the American music underground. The former frontman for the world famous psycho-surf-rockabilly-garage-punk combo Flat Duo Jets 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 stunning performance on Late Night with David Letterman, and has shared the stage with dozens of other rock luminaries including Iggy Pop and the White Stripes.

The Dex Romweber Duo also features Dexs celebrated sibling Sara Romweber (Mitch Easter, Lets Active, Snatches of Pink) on drums. Together they have been performing electrifying concerts all over the US and Europe, touring with Cat Power, Southern Culture On The Skids, Legendary Shack Shakers, Reverend Horton Heat, Neko Case and the White Stripes.

Dex is the subject of a new documentary movie, Two-Headed Cow, which chronicles his legendary career. The movie includes testimonials by Jack White, Neko Case, Cat Power and Exene Cervenka amongst others, all of whom cite Dex as a major personal influence. An accompanying CD, featuring these guest stars, is currently in the works.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Garage
• Punk
• Blues
• Alternative

[heidikellner]

these guys are going to be at the upcoming Muddy Roots Music Festival in May - can't wait.

[GeorgeDeadsonTV]

He will live forever! FOREVER!

[robertzordani]

Dexter rocks!

[jesusuh1]

la wea buena

[jehouse]

@StretchPhotography Bullshit. He revived a really dead Athens music scene in 1985. I was there, dear, and I saw it happen.

[StretchPhotography]

"He starred alongside R.E.M. and The B-52s in the 1987 cult classic film Athens, GA Inside Out."

In spite of the fact that he had little to do with the Athens music scene, but that's marketing.

[Spoc1012]

I figured out how to play this song during my music class :D

[TIMOTHYSAARINEN]

Sister Sara Romweber on drums

[theflorgeormix]

Flat out best shows live in Athens

[TimmytheGeek2009]

I had a crush on his drummer/sister when she was in Let's Active. :)