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Reggie and the Full Effect is an American rock band, the solo project of James Dewees, the former keyboardist for The Get Up Kids. It has released seven full-length albums, the latest in 2018, and has toured with various associated acts in their promotion. History Early years (1998–2004) In the mid-1990s when he was playing with Coalesce, Dewees recorded four songs on a cassette tape as a joke, and would hand them out at concerts. After Matt Pryor received one, he urged Dewees to contact Ed Rose to record the material. With Pryor's help, Dewees recorded and released Reggie and the Full Effect's first album, Greatest Hits 1984–1987, on Second Nature Recordings in 1999. In April 2000, Reggie released their second full-length, Promotional Copy, on Vagrant Records. The album caused much confusion in stores because of the album art, which is styled in the same manner as a promotional recording which is not intended to be sold. A similar joke fell flat when Under the Tray was released in February 2003. When the CD case was opened, buyers were shocked to find that there was no disc waiting for them in its usual resting place. Instead, the disc had been placed under the tray (hence the album title). On subsequent pressings, Vagrant added an illustration to show purchasers where to find the CD. This album contained the single "Congratulations Smack and Katy", which would be the tune behind Reggie's first music video and appear in the video game Burnout 3: Takedown. Songs Not to Get Married To (2005–2006) Reggie's fourth studio album, Songs Not to Get Married To, was released on March 29, 2005. Most of the music from this album was inspired by the divorce Dewees went through with his first wife, Megan. Sean Ingram of Coalesce and ex-From Autumn to Ashes lead singer Ben Perri both appear on the album, as well as The Get Up Kids bandmates Rob Pope and Ryan Pope. The album contained three singles, the most of any Reggie album to date. The lead single was for the song "Get Well Soon", and included a video chronicling the Loch Ness Monster struggling with a divorce, mirroring the album's themes. "Get Well Soon" is featured in the 2006 video game Saints Row. The second single was for "Take Me Home, Please". A music video was released, although it did not receive the push that "Get Well Soon" did. Reggie also released a music video for "Love Reality", a song by Dewees' alter-ego, Fluxuation. This remains the only music video that the band has released for a non-Reggie persona. After the album's release, Dewees embarked on an extensive tour to promote the album, including stints with Alkaline Trio, My Chemical Romance and Hellogoodbye. Last Stop: Crappy Town and farewell tour (2006–2008) Reggie and the Full Effect dropped off of the Warped Tour in the summer of 2006 to record a follow-up to Songs Not to Get Married To with producer Sean Beavan. It was confirmed by a MySpace bulletin that Reggie would release the song "F Train" from his new album exclusively for 24 hours on his MySpace profile on October 31, 2006. The song is much heavier than his other releases, and is very reminiscent of Dewees' former band, Coalesce.In July 2007, speculation of Reggie coming to an end began through a message posted on his MySpace page. Later, Dewees posted a message that they had not broken up. However, soon afterward the official Reggie and the Full Effect MySpace page was taken down. On April 8, 2008, Alternative Press announced that they had received details on the new album from Reggie and the Full Effect. The 12-song album is called Last Stop: Crappy Town and was produced by Sean Beavan. The album was initially shelved by Vagrant Records for being "too heavy" and distant from Reggie records of the past. A concept album about Dewees' drug addiction and subsequent rehab, it was originally to be self-titled Reggie and the Full Effect. The original concept had 15 tracks that formed one solid piece of music, each track flowing seamlessly from the last. After a year and a half, Vagrant put the album in the hands of a new mixer, removed 3 tracks and released Last Stop: Crappy Town on June 17, 2008. In mid-April 2008, the band's MySpace page was reactivated. On August 27, 2008, the band announced via MySpace the release of a B-side entitled "Shit Sandwich" available for free download. It was announced via MySpace that the band would be doing their final tour from August 20 to September 14, 2008, with Leathermouth. However, in an interview with Lawrence.com on June 30, 2008, Dewees made comments about his disappointment that the band would not be touring through his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, and that he hoped they could play shows there on future tours. This brought into question whether or not this would be the last for the band. At shows on this tour, Dewees announced that the 'Final Tour' thing was just a joke and a ploy to get more people to show up. He also spoke about fan reaction to the more serious tone of the album saying that "Reggie fans feel betrayed that there are no Common Denominator and no Fluxuation songs on this record. It's like, shit wasn't very fun and happy – it was actually pretty fucking spooky and serious. I can't pretend that it didn't happen ... It took time, and now that I feel comfortable getting back to being a silly jackass, cool."In that same interview, Dewees confirmed that he is currently writing a full album for his British electropop alter-ego "Fluxuation", one that had been rumored for some time. Dewees had performed 2 half done songs at some of the last tour dates. However, he has not mentioned a release for his other pseudonym, "Common Denominator".At the end of the Farewell Tour, Dewees said, in the September 8, 2008 interview with Mishmash Magazine, that he will be "jumping right back into things" musically. Though he has not disclosed details of his plans, he did say that they involve "an old band from the '90s and early 2000s." The musical plans Dewees has announced were rumored to be a reunion of his former band The Get Up Kids, and these rumors about their reunion were confirmed by the band on November 13, 2008, and the band played their first show since 2005 on November 16, 2008 in Kansas City. Post-"farewell tour" (2008–2013) On November 3, 2010, for the first time since 2008, Dewees spoke about the band. He confirmed the band would reunite for a one-off New Year's Eve performance on December 31, 2010, at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia. Dewees confirmed that the show would include surprise guests, also being the band's only planned reunion performance, with no plans to reunite and perform again in the future, calling it a "mini reunion". During the show, the band debuted a new dance-pop-influenced song entitled "Someone Please Tell Mark's Vagina to Shut Up", which was sung by Dewees as Fluxuation. It was announced in December 2012 that James Dewees and Matt Pryor would be doing a five-date tour in January 2013 on the East Coast. They.... Discover the Amanda Dewees popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Amanda Dewees books.

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  • Sea of Secrets synopsis, comments

    Sea of Secrets

    Amanda DeWees

    Winner of the 2012 RONE (Reward Of Novel Excellence) award in mystery, and finalist in the Maggies published historical category!Can she save him from the darkness in his soulor wi...

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    Upon a Ghostly Yule

    Amanda DeWees

    Can the ghost of a tragic beauty teach a spirited Victorian belle how to liveand love? Find out in this spooky, sweet story from the author of the Daphne du Maurier Award–winning W...

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    Casting Shadows

    Amanda DeWees

    Love and magic always have consequences... In book two of the Ash Grove Chronicles, life keeps getting more complicated for Joy Sumner and her boyfriend, former teen model Tanner ...

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    Christmas at Gravesend

    Amanda DeWees

    Intrepid Victorian sleuth and medium Sybil Ingram is reunited with an old friend in this slightly spooky Christmas short story. Plus: a bonus Sybil Ingram story is included!In Dece...

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    Among the Shadows

    Amanda DeWees

    Honorable Mention in the 2013 RONE (Reward of Novel Excellence) Awards in Young Adult Paranormal Romance! What if you were erased from your true love's memory? In book 3 of the As...

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    Nocturne for a Widow

    Amanda DeWees

    The ghost may be the least of her problems... Vivacious actress Sybil Ingram looks forward to a life of security when she leaves the theater in 1873 to marry a wealthy American. Bu...

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    With This Curse

    Amanda DeWees

     "DeWees hits all the right notes for romantic suspense fans" Publishers WeeklyCan a curse strike twice? In 1854, Clara Crofton was dismissed from her chambermaid position at...

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    As Vital as Blood

    Amanda DeWees

    "Deftly blends classic vampire lore with Gothic romance, mystery, and thrills." Dacre Stoker, author, greatgrandnephew of Bram StokerIn 1881, an innocent young Englishwoman who ven...

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    The Shadow and the Rose

    Amanda DeWees

    "A satisfying supernatural YA tale that effectively mixes high school, magic and mystery." Kirkus ReviewsBook one of the Ash Grove Chronicles. In the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mounta...

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    The Rathburn Legacy and Other Stories

    Amanda DeWees

    Awardwinning author Amanda DeWees is known for her tales of mystery, suspense, romance, and the supernatural, often in Victorian settings. Now, for the first time, fifteen of her s...

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    A Haunting Reprise

    Amanda DeWees

    When Sybil returns to her London roots, the past comes back to haunt her.Actressturnedmedium Sybil Ingram is enjoying life in Paris with her new husband, violinist Roderick Brooke,...

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    Spectral Strains

    Amanda DeWees

    Join actress and medium Sybil Ingram for a heartwarming holiday ghost story set in December 1873! In "Spectral Strains," Sybil's husband, dashing violinist Roderick Brooke, falls u...

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    As Strong as Earth

    Amanda DeWees

    "DeWees possesses a mastery of the Gothic. She draws a distinct lineage from the classics while making new worlds fresh and enthralling." Leanna Renee Hieber, awardwinning author o...

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    A Dangerous Observer

    Amanda DeWees

    One man. Two wives. Many secrets.1858: Heiress Eleanor Fairley marries Connor Blake, a heroic veteran of the Crimean War. Only after he takes her to the isolated estate of Sterne H...

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    As Fierce as Flame

    Amanda DeWees

    "DeWees is a Gothic voice for the modern age, where women are not hapless but heroic."Leanna Renee Hieber, awardwinning author of Strangely Beautiful and The Spectral CityIn book 3...

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    Cursed Once More

    Amanda DeWees

    The sequel to the highly acclaimed Gothic romance With This Curse, winner of the 2015 Daphne du Maurier Award for historical mystery/suspense!She went in search of her past… and fo...

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    The Heir of Hawksclaw

    Amanda DeWees

    Some families will do anything to protect their secrets...A haunting Victorian gothic mystery from the author of the acclaimed Sea of Secrets! In this short novella of about 80 pag...

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    Sybil Ingram Victorian Mysteries Collection

    Amanda DeWees

    For the first time, all of Victorian medium Sybil Ingram's adventures are available in one collection! Now you can own all three fulllength novels and five short stories starring t...

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    On Shadowed Wings

    Amanda DeWees

    "This is the kind of short story I love. It's got everything you could want. Love, loss, and a little magic. The characters are strongly developed and the story is beautiful." Jess...

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    The Last Serenade

    Amanda DeWees

    "If one enjoys a great mystery with a touch of romance, there are few better than this!" InD'Tale magazineWhen Sybil takes the stage again, murder plays the leading role. In Septem...