
Dungen Tour Diary
Dungen Tour Diary Part 1
Swedish Rockers Blog from the Road
Aug 14, 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 channel entry.August 14th 2009
11:26pm
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
11:47pm
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
10:19am
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
11:06pm
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 24th 2009
2:11am
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 24th 2009
4:08am
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 26th 2009
12:31am
Loved. Loved. Loved your show at the Grey Eagle in Asheville. Please come to Charleston, SC next time too.
August 27th 2009
6:01pm
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
12:08pm
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September 2nd 2009
4:43am
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
4:27pm
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
4:51pm
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
1:09pm
No rock-star bull-shit. Loved it.
December 17th 2009
4:13am
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
3:54pm
it looks enjoyable! damn i would like to be there!
February 8th 2010
7:12am
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March 9th 2010
12:27pm
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
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March 9th 2010
1:46pm
Dungen live is an incredible experience. No rock-star bull-shit. Loved it.
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March 12th 2010
1:09pm
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
7:36pm
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August 16th 2010
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August 29th 2010
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August 30th 2010
12:43pm
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September 4th 2010
3:53am
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September 4th 2010
7:38am
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September 7th 2010
8:41am
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September 14th 2010
9:06am
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September 15th 2010
9:17pm
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
3:39pm
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September 20th 2010
10:31pm
Unfortunately they never tour here in Australia. One day maybe.
October 1st 2010
2:11pm
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October 1st 2010
8:42pm
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October 4th 2010
10:32pm
Very good pictures. Wish I could do that kind of touring.
October 5th 2010
10:19am
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!
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October 5th 2010
12:23pm
I saw Dungen at Troubadour in Los Angles. full of energy!
October 5th 2010
1:45pm
I’m sorry but I haven’t heard of this band before. But they looked very cool! Stunning photos!
October 6th 2010
10:43am
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October 6th 2010
8:15pm
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 8th 2010
6:53pm
I love rockers but I hate their long tangled hairs. That Swedish rocker band in the picture, they looked like they’re all shook up.
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October 10th 2010
3:29pm
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
3:29pm
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 11th 2010
3:06am
YEAHHHHH!!!!! I Love this Band.Keep up the good work guys. When are you guys going to be in my City????
October 12th 2010
9:23am
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October 12th 2010
7:20pm
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October 13th 2010
2:27pm
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!
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October 14th 2010
11:38pm
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October 16th 2010
11:04am
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9:03am
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October 24th 2010
3:17pm
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
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10:42am
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October 31st 2010
1:44am
I love Dungen! They’re amazing and their live shows rock! can’t wait to see them again on tour.
October 31st 2010
4:43am
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October 31st 2010
6:55pm
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November 2nd 2010
1:51pm
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November 3rd 2010
1:40am
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7:02am
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November 6th 2010
12:20pm
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November 7th 2010
10:05pm
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November 9th 2010
2:55am
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6:29am
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November 11th 2010
6:31am
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 11th 2010
3:18pm
I can’t 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.
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November 15th 2010
4:38am
I wish they were coming to Colorado! Last October I drove like 11 hours to see them and it was WELL worth it.
November 15th 2010
6:57am
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November 16th 2010
4:53pm
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November 16th 2010
4:57pm
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 17th 2010
10:42am
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November 17th 2010
10:44am
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November 18th 2010
6:48pm
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November 19th 2010
11:46pm
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November 19th 2010
11:47pm
Dungen rocks!, saw the a couple of years back and hope they come back to my town soon.
November 20th 2010
3:47am
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 20th 2010
3:55am
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.
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