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The Dirty Rooks 
The Dirty Rooks before a performance at The Abbey Pub in Chicago in 2008.Background information Origin Chicago, Illinois, United States Genres Rock, Booze-Rock[1] Years active 2005–present Labels Independent Website www.dirtyrooks.com Members Dan Stalilonis (vocals/harmonica)
Alan Bailey (piano/organ)
Mike Bailey (guitar)
Grant Gholson (guitar)
Ben Hunt (bass)
Nathan Urbansky (drums)The Dirty Rooks are an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois, whose music has been described as "booze rock".[1] They are influenced by classic-rock artists such as The Rolling Stones, The Faces, and Led Zeppelin.[2]
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History
The band was formed by Grant Gholson and Dan Stalilonis as “Moustache” in 2003.[3] After Ben Hunt and Nathan Urbansky (a.k.a. Nathan Urqhuart[3]) joined in 2005, the group changed its name to "The Dirty Rooks". According to band members, the name comes from the slang use of the word "rook” meaning to swindle or cheat and derived from the thieving, magpie-like tendencies of the common rook.
As they played in various small clubs in Chicago, The Dirty Rooks began receiving notice as a classic blues-rock revival group similar to The Black Crowes.[4] In 2007 they were Top 20 finalists in the Lollapalooza Last Band Standing contest, nearly winning a performance slot at the festival.[5][6]
Guitarist Mike Bailey joined in 2008, and after sitting in with the band for several years, keyboardist Alan Bailey joined as an official member in 2010.
The Dirty Rooks have played with well-known acts like The Steepwater Band, The Waco Brothers, Jon Langford, Lez Zeppelin,[1] Foghat, and Blue Öyster Cult.[7]
Albums
The Dirty Rooks
The band released its eponymous first album in 2007. Tom Lynch of Newcity said of the album, "rock 'n' roll hasn't been this drunk in a while."[8] It went on to become a top seller in the pub rock genre on CD Baby.[9]
Sugar Mama
In 2010 the band released a second album, titled Sugar Mama. The album and concert celebrating its release were recommended by several media outlets covering the Chicago music scene, including Centerstage, RedEye/Metromix, Newcity, and A.V. Chicago.[10][11][12][13] Like its predecessor, it became a top seller on CD Baby.[9]
References
- ^ a b c "The Dirty Rooks". Chicago Innerview. http://www.chicagoinnerview.com/?p=2824#comments. Retrieved May 29, 2010.
- ^ Mannion, Tim. "Album/Concert Review: The Dirty Rooks". The Deli Magazine. http://national.thedelimagazine.com/node/1524. Retrieved May 30, 2010.
- ^ a b Wilusz, Luke (May 3, 2010). "Dirty, boozin’ blues-rock". The Columbia Chronicle (Columbia College, Chicago, IL). http://columbiachronicle.com/dirty-boozin%E2%80%99-blues-rock/. Retrieved May 30, 2010.
- ^ Ochwat, Dan. "Samuel L. Jackson as a bluesman rocks; Chicago-based blues-ish band The Dirty Rooks rock out". The Real Chicago. http://www.therealchicago.org/0203rtor.htm. Retrieved May 30, 2010.
- ^ Greenberg, Barbara (July 14, 2007). "Dirty Rooks in search of more votes". The Commercial-News (Danville, IL). http://commercial-news.com/local/x212487583/Dirty-Rooks-in-search-of-more-votes. Retrieved May 29, 2010.
- ^ Benson, John (July 21, 2007). "Local musician has chance to play Lollapalooza". The Medina County Gazette (Medina, OH). http://medinagazette.northcoastnow.com/2007/07/21/local-musician-has-chance-to-play-lollapalooza/. Retrieved May 30, 2010.
- ^ "Music Schedule". Naperville Exchange Club. http://www.ribfest.net/music-schedule/us-cellular-north-stage-music-schedule. Retrieved May 29, 2010.
- ^ "Tip of the Week: The Dirty Rooks". Newcitychicago.com. http://www.newcitychicago.com/chicago/6504.html. Retrieved May 29, 2010.
- ^ a b http://www.cdbaby.com/Top/749
- ^ "The Dirty Rooks, Jon Langford, The Delta Routine". Sun-Times Media, LLC. http://centerstagechicago.com/events/music/detail.cfm?ID=208166. Retrieved May 29, 2010.
- ^ Pais, Matt (February 3, 2010). "30 for February". Red Eye (Chicago, IL).
- ^ Lynch, Tom. "Rise and Shine: Local bands Singing in the Abbey and The Dirty Rooks celebrate new records". Newcitychicago.com. http://music.newcity.com/2010/02/09/rise-and-shine-local-bands-singing-in-the-abbey-and-the-dirty-rooks-celebrate-new-records/. Retrieved May 29, 2010.
- ^ "The Dirty Rooks". The A.V. Club Chicago. http://www.avclub.com/chicago/events/dirty-rooks-jon-langford-and-the-delta-routine,160850/. Retrieved May 29, 2010.
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