Dexter Romweber and Flat Duo Jets ~ ca. 1986 (a Dozen Demos #9)

I was heartbroken to hear of Dexter Romweber's passing earlier this year. He was a legendary presence on the regional scene and I was honored to play on bills with Flat Duo Jets. Dex and Crow were both very down-to-Earth guys! I got to hang with him once again at the Star Bar about a decade ago and he was still very nice and easy to talk with. I don't know the history of this amazing tape; it sounds like it was assembled from different sources and I assumed that Dex had compiled it until I noticed that his name was mis-spelled on the recycled tape cassette. I didn't obsess over the quality on this one as every song sounds different and I doubt that Dex would have cared anyway. This is a fantastic hour of music that showcases Dex's many talents: rockabilly singer, ballad crooner and talented guitarist and pianist. The fidelity is a mixed bag, but I think the tape is very entertaining overall. Hope you enjoy it!