Roots and Rhythms
Wednesday March 21st, 2018 with Reactionary Renny
Something current but well rooted: The FLAT DUO JETS. Double fisted, bare knuckled Rock & Roll from a Sear's Silvertone guitar and a set of drums. Named after Gene Vincent's guitar, the Flat Duo Jets are the best two man band in the Whamma Blamma genre.

Chronologically....logically....

Cry Baby
FLAT DUO JETS - Safari - recorded '84/'93 Norton Records

Think It Over
FLAT DUO JETS - In Stereo - recorded '84/released in '85 on cassette, Dolphin Records/'92 Sky Records

Crazy Hazy Kisses
FLAT DUO JETS - Athens, Georgia - Inside/Out - '87 I.R.S Records

Mill Stream
FLAT DUO JETS - Flat Duo Jets - '89 Dog Gone Records

Pink Gardenia
FLAT DUO JETS - Flat Duo Jets - '89 Dog Gone Records

Wild Trip
FLAT DUO JETS - Go Go Harlem Baby - '91 Sky Records

Frog Went A Courtin'
FLAT DUO JETS - Go Go Harlem Baby - '91 Sky Records

Love Has It's Joke Sometimes
FLAT DUO JETS - Go Go Harlem Baby - '91 Sky Records

Husband Of A Country Singing Star
FLAT DUO JETS - White Trees - '93 Sky Records

Cool Boys
FLAT DUO JETS - White Trees - '93 Sky Records

Where Are You Now
FLAT DUO JETS - White Trees - '93 Sky Records

The Phantom
FLAT DUO JETS - Turban Renewal - A Tribute To Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs - '94 Norton Records

Theme 2
FLAT DUO JETS - Introducing....The Flat Duo Jets - '95 Norton Records

Mexicali Baby
FLAT DUO JETS - Introducing....The Flat Duo Jets - '95 Norton Records

I've Been Loving You Too Long
FLAT DUO JETS - Introducing....The Flat Duo Jets - '95 Norton Records

Tell Django
FLAT DUO JETS - Red Tango - '96 Norton Records

Blackbeard
FLAT DUO JETS - Red Tango - '96 Norton Records

Take And Give
FLAT DUO JETS - Red Tango - '96 Norton Records

Love Is All Around
FLAT DUO JETS - Lucky Eye - '98 Outpost Recordings/Geffen Records

Blues Wrapped Around My Head
FLAT DUO JETS - Lucky Eye - '98 Outpost Recordings/Geffen Records

Caravan
FLAT DUO JETS - Christmas single, B-side - '94 Norton Records

Interactive CKCU

Renny G (host)
Please put seats in an upright position and prepare for the Flat Duo Jets.

8:04 PM, March 21st, 2018

Renny G (host)
Just 18 when they recorded this.

8:06 PM, March 21st, 2018

Renny G (host)
Any precious listeners out there tonight?

8:13 PM, March 21st, 2018

Renny G (host)
That's OK. At least I love this band.

8:16 PM, March 21st, 2018

Renny G (host)
I love every band I play, that's the true freedom here at CKCU. No one forces me to play crap I don't like.

8:17 PM, March 21st, 2018

Renny G (host)
I forgot to mention that the first L.P. was recorded live to two track in someone's garage.

8:24 PM, March 21st, 2018

Renny G (host)
Yeesh! It's quiet in radio land tonight.

8:45 PM, March 21st, 2018

steve kirkland
Renny, I was listening, but through the stereo, on headphones, not online. Thanks for reminding me how great the FDJs are. Another highly entertaining show!

7:15 AM, March 22nd, 2018

Renny G (host)
Golly Gee Wilikers, Steve! Coming from you that is high praise indeed. Thank you. My head just grew 2 hat sizes.

4:35 AM, March 24th, 2018

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