All In The Family

Born the seventh son of a coal miner’s daughter in 1966, Dexter Romweber has grown up to become 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, Romweber released his first of 15 albums in 1990 to rave reviews worldwide. This week he and his sister Sara Romweber will play the Tin Roof.
Romweber 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, appeared with the Flat Duo Jets in videos such as “Wild Wild Lover” and “Radioactive Man,” made a stunning performance on Late Night with David Letterman, and has shared the stage with dozens of rock’s underground kings including Iggy Pop, the White Stripes, AntiSeen, Reverend Horton Heat, and many, many others.
Dexter’s unique blend of rockabilly, swing, surf instrumental, and punk lounge has influenced an entire generation of bands.
The Dex Romweber Duo also features Romweber’s celebrated sibling Sara Romweber (Mitch Easter, Lets Active, Snatches of Pink) on drums. Together they have been performing electrifying concerts all over the U.S. and Europe, touring with Cat Power, Southern Culture On The Skids, Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers, and Neko Case.
Romweber is the subject of a 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 Romweber as a major personal influence. An accompanying CD, featuring these guest stars, is currently in the works.
Tin Roof is located at 1117 Magnolia Road. 571-0775.