"Dex Romweber is nothing less than an icon of the American music
underground. Pioneering the template for the stripped to-the-essentials
guitar/drums duo format in the (should be) world famous
psycho-surf-rockabilly-garage-punk combo Flat Duo Jets—so often
emulated, so rarely duplicated—Dex continues his resurgence with the new
album Is That You In The Blue? With sister Sara on drums, the Dex Romweber
Duo is a potent combo that’ll get your leg twitching with the beat and
your heart racing -and sometimes breaking- with the feral excitement of
music. If it don’t, you might want to consider turning in your “I Heart
Rock n Roll” badge. Seriously."
Check out the band on Facebook. In 1987 I went to see the film Athens, GA: Inside/Out. Loved the film but the highlight for me was discovering The Flat Duo Jets via the their blistering performance from the movie. Dex Romweber formed his eponymous duo in 2007 and has just released their latest album "Images 13" via Bloodshot Records. Catch them live in Pittsburgh tomorrow night at The Rex opening for Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band. My thanks to Dexter himself (Guitar/Vocals) for taking the time to participate in this edition of First/Last.
The first album you ever bought?
“KISS Alive”.
“KISS Alive”.
Your last album bought?
“Organ Moods at Midnight” featuring The Magic Fingers of Merlin at the Hammond Organ (1957).
“Organ Moods at Midnight” featuring The Magic Fingers of Merlin at the Hammond Organ (1957).
Favorite album of all time?
“Rockabilly” with Benny Joy.
“Rockabilly” with Benny Joy.
Least favorite/most disappointing
album?
“KISS”.
“KISS”.
First concert attended?
Josh Johnson.
Josh Johnson.
Last concert?
Jerry Lee Lewis.
Jerry Lee Lewis.
Favorite concert ever?
I don't judge people trying to be creative.
I don't judge people trying to be creative.
Least favorite concert?
See above.
See above.
Any thoughts,
experiences about Pittsburgh?
I hope to see my friend Maqui Ortiz.
I hope to see my friend Maqui Ortiz.
Thanks, Dex. Been following your career for many years now. It's really a pleasure to have you on the blog. BTW, I believe we share a birthday!
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