
Dungen Tour Diary
Dungen Tour Diary Part 1
Swedish Rockers Blog from the Road
Aug 13, 2009
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Photography by Dungen
The Swedish psych-rock band Dungen is currently touring the US of A. The tour started with some dates with Fleet Foxes. Dungen will be providing text and photo updates exclusively for Under the Radar's readers along the way. Here is part one of Dungen's tour diary. Visit the band's website for details of the rest of their tour dates.
Dungen "sort of rock-group" leaves Swedish soil on the 2nd of August. Yes, there is an enormous buzz, even though it's not very much present in this actual photo of Johan as he waits for check-in with all the instruments into the special luggage section. We've actually done this before, but this time around it all feels a bit different; we're about to meet up with Fleet Foxes in Montréal. It's going to be a long journey via Philadelphia. Different moods and feelings are about to collide among the four of us, and it will all be put inside a giant body of metal that is supposed to make us lift off the ground and fly us over an enormously massive big body of water, then put us down into a totally different but still amazing continent.
Arriving in Philadelphia we are supposed to check out our luggage and carry it through security yet another time to make the connection for Montréal, the only problem is that the flight that we're just about to miss out is canceled. The reason, we're told, is that there had been a big thunderstorm right before we arrived.
Connecting with our amazing tour-manager, Chris Newmyer—already in Montréal waiting for us—we finally get a hotel for the night. Right before that we are told that the only flight for Montréal the following afternoon is full. Chris then tells us that only Reine and Gustav can arrive to Montréal in time for the first show with Fleet Foxes and then maybe do it as duo-set which all seems crazy but in a strange way tempting; a couple of hours later we're told that Chris has actually managed to fix four tickets for all of us. Sometime during the night we went to a bar right across from the hotel, to think OR NOT to think about all of this.






























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Commenting is not available in this content type entry.August 14th 2009
4:26pm
Dungen is Amazing! Saw two shows on their last U.S. tour and got blown away both times. For one thing, their live mix sounds great and they just play some really kick-ass tunes. I wish they were coming to Colorado! Last October I drove like 11 hours to see them and it was WELL worth it!
August 19th 2009
4:47pm
Just saw Dungen in Baltimore at the Ottobar and they were AMAZING! I’d been waiting years for them to come back over here and it was well worth the wait. Drove 6 hours to go see them. They’re amazing live, go see them if you can! Also, got to talk the guys after the show and they are all very humble and incredibly nice. What a charming, talented group of lads!
August 22nd 2009
3:19am
Dungen just finished rocking Austin, Texas about 5 hours ago leaving everyone more than satisfied. I cannot commend this band enough for the sheer talent and, as another poster said, good ole humility; each of them thanked Austin several times throughout the set and treated all the eager fans with an open ear. If you’re already reading this blog, then you probably are seeing them very soon or have already this tour. If you’re seeing them soon buy these guys a beer or pick up some of their merchandise - some of which is only available this tour.
August 22nd 2009
4:06pm
Saw Dungen in Austin yesterday and ‘twas amazing. I was right in front and got many a hand slap from Gustav. What humble men these guys were. This is what music needs more of. They were all so gentle and nice, as these other posters have said. My friends and I talked to the drummer for a little bit afterwards, and he was the coolest. It further proved that this is a completely down to earth band. It is definitely worth seeing this band. Dungen live is an incredible experience. No rock-star bull-shit. Loved it.
August 23rd 2009
7:11pm
Saw Dungen at Austin’s Mowhawk this past friday. The show was awesome, it just had such a great vibe. Guys you are awesome, Gustav it was really nice getting to talk to you. You guys are truly very creative musicians. Sorry we weren’t able to make it to the “after bash”; we had a car problem sadly, but greetings from Mexico it was totally worth it (:
- Liz
August 23rd 2009
9:08pm
in june i listened to the dungen self titled album while driving in the great smoky mountains in tennessee. I was so amazing and inspiring, i ended up taking the most beautiful photos in the arching tunnels that bore through the mountains. it got me me totally pumped to see them play this summer and they did not disappoint!! yall- keep your minds clear, and keep on rockin!
August 25th 2009
5:31pm
Loved. Loved. Loved your show at the Grey Eagle in Asheville. Please come to Charleston, SC next time too.
August 27th 2009
11:01am
Hey you guys ROCK!!!!!!! I saw Dungen at Troubadour in Los Angles. full of energy! They were so nice and easy to talk to. Loved them! Come back soon:)
September 1st 2009
5:08am
saknar er, vilka fina bilder! måste ses så fort ni kommer. kram laxen
September 1st 2009
9:43pm
I bought 3 tickets for my friends and I. Scheduled to fly to Portland, Oregon to see them tonight. I was offered a teaching job last minute at the local college. So now i sit home feeling tortured as my friends have a blast. COME TO VEGAS!!!!!!!
October 30th 2009
10:27am
They were all so gentle and nice, as these other posters have said. My friends and I talked to the drummer for a little bit afterwards, and he was the coolest. It further proved that this is a completely down to earth band. It is definitely worth seeing this band. Dungen live is an incredible experience. No rock-star bull-shit. Loved it.
October 30th 2009
10:51am
It further proved that this is a completely down to earth band. It is definitely worth seeing this band. Dungen live is an incredible experience. No rock-star bull-shit. Loved it.
November 24th 2009
7:09am
No rock-star bull-shit. Loved it.
December 16th 2009
10:13pm
heard a lot about Dungen.never got a chance to see there shows.would love to see them rokking on the stage…..
Dungen is great…
December 19th 2009
9:54am
it looks enjoyable! damn i would like to be there!
February 8th 2010
1:12am
where is the Part 2 ?
March 12th 2010
7:09am
Montréal in time for the first show with Fleet Foxes and then maybe do it as duo-set which all seems crazy but in a strange way tempting; a couple of hours later we’re told that Chris has actually managed to fix four tickets for all of us. Sometime during the night we went to a bar right across from the hotel, to think OR NOT to think about all of this.
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June 22nd 2010
12:36pm
Arriving in Philadelphia we are supposed to check out our luggage and carry it through security yet another time to make the connection for Montréal, the only problem is that the flight that we’re just about to miss out is canceled. The reason, we’re told, is that there had been a big thunderstorm right before we arrived.SEO Company
August 15th 2010
5:26pm
Those are some amazing photos.
August 30th 2010
5:43am
hey its a great. You had a beautiful show i have heard about it.
September 3rd 2010
8:53pm
I have a 2000 toyota camry, I drove thru alot of flooded rain 2 weeks ago, and about a week after that my car would turn over and make the noise as if it would start, but wouldnt until the 3rd time, and the next week it doesnt make that noise, it just turns over like its dead, but will still start on like the 3rd time, wondering if it is possibly me needing a new starter? or a fuel pump? I have never had a new starter and have been the only owner, Was told rarely do toyota’s need fuel pumps vs other cars? And just had spark plugs and fuel filter and new battery less then a year ago. Also could all the rain have affected this problem. What do u think is wrong? Or what i need to fix this problem.
September 15th 2010
2:17pm
Love the pics and the whole vibe you guys have. I’d like to catch a show next time the band is on tour.
September 20th 2010
3:31pm
Unfortunately they never tour here in Australia. One day maybe.
October 5th 2010
3:19am
Just by looking at their pictures, it’s very clear that though they may have encountered some roadblocks along the way but they sure do know how to have fun while they are at it. I can definitely say they had a blast with this tour!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40QhLU0FVnQ
October 5th 2010
6:45am
I’m sorry but I haven’t heard of this band before. But they looked very cool! Stunning photos!
October 6th 2010
1:15pm
Have to say I’d never heard of these guys before, a friend sent me over this way to do research for our college radio show. Look pretty awesome though, will have to check them out some time and give them a few plays on our show!
October 10th 2010
8:29am
I just can’t wait to see the next concert. You guys rock. See you soon. Love you sooooooooooo muck. Keep making music and don’t ever stop.
October 10th 2010
8:29am
I just can’t wait to see the next concert. You guys rock. See you soon. Love you sooooooooooo much. Keep making music and don’t ever stop.
October 10th 2010
8:06pm
YEAHHHHH!!!!! I Love this Band.Keep up the good work guys. When are you guys going to be in my City????
October 13th 2010
7:27am
I saw new pictures. That picture in which they were performing on the stage is cool. It looks like people really enjoyed their performance. Rock ‘n roll Dungen!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40QhLU0FVnQ
October 24th 2010
8:17am
Sorry we weren’t able to make it to the “after bash”; we had a car problem sadly, but greetings from Mexico it was totally worth it (:
- Liz
October 30th 2010
10:43pm
the only problem is that the flight that we’re just about to miss out is canceled. The reason, we’re told, is that there had been a big thunderstorm right before we arrived.
October 31st 2010
12:55pm
managed to fix four tickets for all of us. Sometime during the night we went to a bar right across from the hotel, to think OR NOT to think about all of this.
November 2nd 2010
7:40pm
Chris has actually managed to fix four tickets for all of us. Sometime during the night we went to a bar right across from the hotel, to think OR NOT to think about all of this.
November 6th 2010
1:02am
the ground and fly us over an enormously massive big body of water, then put us down into a totally different but still amazing continent.
November 11th 2010
12:31am
Hey All fans of Dungen.I am glad they are touring in the US right now.wish i could get to go there and see their band and something is holding me back.anyway,wish Dungen great luck
November 15th 2010
12:57am
Your band is incredible. I hope I can see you in concert some day.
November 16th 2010
10:57am
Dungen are amazing, couple of years back when I saw them, definitely worth it though, I agree with Tim below, live mix sounds are quality! Hopefully see them soon. SEO Consultant - UK.
November 19th 2010
9:47pm
already in Montréal waiting for us—we finally get a hotel for the night. Right before that we are told that the only flight for Montréal the following afternoon
November 19th 2010
9:55pm
Watching Dungen perform live on stage is the best experience I ever had in a concert scene. I admire the photos you’ve posted. Thanks very much.
November 28th 2010
10:29am
for all of us. Sometime during the night we went to a bar right across from the hotel, to think OR NOT to think about all of this.
December 3rd 2010
1:04am
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December 3rd 2010
5:27am
I can’t understand why my comment gets flagged as spam I have no links in the comment, just want to say that I think Dungen are quality, and the pictures are good!
December 11th 2010
10:41am
You guys are truly amazing musicians. Looking forward to see more from you. Good picture collection =)
December 25th 2010
5:22am
that is supposed to make us lift off the ground and fly us over an enormously massive big body of water, then put us down into a totally different but still amazing continent.
December 27th 2010
10:58pm
them very soon or have already this tour. If you’re seeing them soon buy these guys a beer or pick up some of their
January 9th 2011
12:32am
I saw them, definitely worth it though, I agree with Tim below,
January 13th 2011
11:05pm
Could not be written any better. Reading this post reminds me of my old room mate! He always kept talking about this. I will forward this post to him. Pretty sure he will have a good read. Thanks for sharing!
January 14th 2011
9:45am
Unless you are from Sweden, you will not understand Dungen Unless you are adverse to stunning psych rock, your ass will be rocked sideways by Dungen!
January 18th 2011
1:53am
Now that electronic music has been glitched to high-heaven and taken in 100s of directions and rock music has been distilled and re-distilled again, it’s nice to hear something that sorta takes it back to the rocking basics and does so in a very, very good way.
January 18th 2011
1:55am
I first read about this album several months ago, and was quite unsuccessful in tracking it down. Needless to say, this built up some high expectations that the actual product certainly could not match. Surprisingly, Dungen’s “Ta Det Lugnt” manages to not only match, but exceed my already high expectations.
January 18th 2011
3:22am
That guy with long hair on the first photo, he is sooo beautiful.. Aww, what’s his name?
January 22nd 2011
9:10am
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January 24th 2011
11:34pm
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January 27th 2011
8:37am
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January 30th 2011
11:46pm
Its great show i must appreciate them on their performance and a nice photo work on blog.
February 4th 2011
5:34am
I wonder when thos band is gonna play in poland?
February 22nd 2011
12:01am
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February 22nd 2011
2:49am
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February 22nd 2011
7:33pm
I love Dungen, wish they would do more tours. I keep missing them
February 23rd 2011
9:47pm
I wish they were coming to Colorado! Last October I drove like 11 hours to see them and it was WELL worth it!
February 24th 2011
12:22am
We’ve actually done this before, but this time around it all feels a bit different; we’re about to meet up with Fleet Foxes in Montréal.