Jack White UNSTAGED

Jack White UNSTAGED, live from Webster Hall, NYC on April 27, 2012. The video was directed by filmmaker Gary Oldman. More info at Jack White VEVO.

The concert included songs from Jack's new album Blunderbuss, as well as songs from The White Stripes and The Raconteurs. Backed by an all female band for the first set and all male band in the second. A mosaic of fan photos was created during the show, you can view is at amexunstaged.americanexpress.com/jackwhite/photomicrosite/mosaic.html

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Set list

(female band)
Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground
Missing Pieces
Freedom At 21
Love Interruption
Hotel Yorba
Two Against One
Top Yourself
I’m Slowly Turning Into You
Blue Blood Blues
Take Me With You When You Go

[intermission]

(male band)
Sixteen Saltines
Cut Like a Buffalo
Weep Themselves To Sleep
Trash Tongue Talker
You Know That I Know
Were Going To Be Friends
Hypocritical Kiss
Hello Operator
Carolina Drama
Seven Nation Army
Goodnight, Irene

Jack White - Love Interruption

Video for "Love Interruption", the new single from Jack White. The song features back-up vocalist Ruby Amanfu, clarinet/bass clarinet player Emily Bowland and Brooke Waggoner on Wurlitzer electric piano.

The new album "Blunderbuss" will be released April 24 through Jack's Third Man Records. If you've never seen his "rolling record store", you should check out this video teaser.

For more info, see jackwhiteiii.com

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White Stripes at The Grammys

The 54th GRAMMY's 2012 will air tonight. While one could quibble with the selections and omissions, it is music's biggest night, akin to the Oscars for movies. While it is mainstream and pop music that dominates, the academy sometimes recognizes alternative and indie music.

There are also some great unexpected performances. One of my favorite GRAMMY performances, for the white hot version of Death Letter (Son House cover) by The White Stripes in 2004. They switch gears at about 2 minutes in. Beck's intro is classic, too. What did he say?

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The White Stripes Call it Quits

The White Stripes have officially called it quits. Thanks for the memories Jack and Meg! Here's the text from whitestripes.com:

The White Stripes would like to announce that today, February 2nd, 2011, their band has officially ended and will make no further new recordings or perform live.

The reason is not due to artistic differences or lack of wanting to continue, nor any health issues as both Meg and Jack are feeling fine and in good health.

It is for a myriad of reasons, but mostly to preserve What is beautiful and special about the band and have it stay that way.

Meg and Jack want to thank every one of their fans and admirers for the incredible support they have given throughout the 13 plus years of the White Stripes’ intense and incredible career.

Third Man Records will continue to put out unreleased live and studio recordings from The White Stripes in their Vault Subscription record club, as well as through regular channels.

Both Meg and Jack hope this decision isn’t met with sorrow by their fans but that it is seen as a positive move done out of respect for the art and music that the band has  created. It is also done with the utmost respect to those fans who’ve shared in those creations, with their feelings considered greatly.

With that in mind the band have this to say:

“The White Stripes do not belong to Meg and Jack anymore. The White Stripes belong to you now and you can do with it whatever you want. The beauty of art and music is that it can last forever if people want it to. Thank you for sharing this experience. Your involvement will never be lost on us and we are truly grateful.”

Sincerely,
Meg and Jack White
The White Stripes

Dex Romweber Duo

Jack White freely admits that the Flat Duo Jets were a great influence and perhaps even provided the blueprint for The White Stripes. Albeit without the red, white and black color scheme or the hokey brother and sister story.

Hailing from North Carolina, Dexter Romweber currently fronts the Dex Romweber Duo with his older sister Sara Romweber. Note the little White Stripes jab at the beginning of the video below.
 
 

Dex Romweber Duo play TT the Bear's on Wed, June 30 with Boston's Jittery Jack.

Listen: Dex Romweber Duo w/ Jack White - Last Kind Word Blues