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The band was formed by Grant Gholson and Dan Stalilonis as Moustache in 2003.^[2] After Ben Hunt and Nathan Urbansky (a.k.a. Nathan Urqhuart^[2]) 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.^[3] In 2007 they were Top 20 finalists in the Lollapalooza Last Band Standing contest, nearly winning a performance slot at the festival.^[4]^[5]

Guitarist Michael Bailey joined in 2008, and after sitting in with the band for several years, keyboardist Alan Bailey joined as an official member in 2010.

After the band took a brief hiatus, bassist Christopher Peterson joined in 2015, joined by drummer Ronnie Price and keyboardist Tyler Wolff-Ormes in 2016. After returning to the Chicago club scene later that year, the band released a holiday single, "A Very Dirty Christmas," in December 2016. The band is currently working on new material for a fourth studio album, anticipated for release in 2018.

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.^[6]

Style and Influences

The Dirty Rooks have been described as "booze rock,"^[1] blues rock, and classic rock. Band members cite several classic rock and blues acts as integral to their sound, including Joe Cocker, the Doors, and the Band. Their music has been compared to classic-rock artists such as The Rolling Stones, The Faces, and Led Zeppelin.^[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]

This Is Grand

2012 saw the release of the band's 3rd album, "This Is Grand". The album was recorded at Kingsize Sound Lab on Chicago's West Side. It was the second time The Dirty Rooks recorded with producer Mike Hagler (Wilco, Neko Case), along with Jon Langford (Waco Brothers, The Mekons), and James Elkington (The Zincs , The Horse's Ha).^[14] It was given a favorable review in the Illinois Entertainer.^[14]

References

1. ^¹²{{cite web| title = The Dirty Rooks | work = | publisher = Chicago Innerview | url=http://www.chicagoinnerview.com/?p=2824#comments | accessdate=May 29, 2010}}
2. ^¹{{cite news|last=Wilusz|first=Luke|title=Dirty, boozin’ blues-rock|newspaper=The Columbia Chronicle|location=Columbia College, Chicago, IL|date=May 3, 2010|url=http://columbiachronicle.com/dirty-boozin%E2%80%99-blues-rock/|accessdate=May 30, 2010}}
3. ^{{cite web|last=Ochwat|first=Dan|title=Samuel L. Jackson as a bluesman rocks; Chicago-based blues-ish band The Dirty Rooks rock out|publisher=The Real Chicago|url=http://www.therealchicago.org/0203rtor.htm|accessdate=May 30, 2010}}
4. ^{{cite news| last = Greenberg | first = Barbara | title = Dirty Rooks in search of more votes | newspaper = The Commercial-News | location = Danville, IL | date = July 14, 2007 | url=http://commercial-news.com/local/x212487583/Dirty-Rooks-in-search-of-more-votes | accessdate = May 29, 2010}}
5. ^{{cite news|last=Benson|first=John|title=Local musician has chance to play Lollapalooza|newspaper=The Medina County Gazette|location=Medina, OH|date=July 21, 2007|url=http://medinagazette.northcoastnow.com/2007/07/21/local-musician-has-chance-to-play-lollapalooza/|accessdate=May 30, 2010}}
6. ^{{cite web| title = Music Schedule | publisher = Naperville Exchange Club | url=http://www.ribfest.net/music-schedule/us-cellular-north-stage-music-schedule | accessdate = May 29, 2010}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://national.thedelimagazine.com/node/1524|title=Album/Concert Review: The Dirty Rooks|last=Mannion|first=Tim|publisher=The Deli Magazine|accessdate=May 30, 2010}}
8. ^{{cite web| title = Tip of the Week: The Dirty Rooks | publisher = Newcitychicago.com | url=http://www.newcitychicago.com/chicago/6504.html | accessdate=May 29, 2010}}
9. ^¹http://www.cdbaby.com/Top/749
10. ^{{cite web| title = The Dirty Rooks, Jon Langford, The Delta Routine | publisher = Sun-Times Media, LLC | url=http://centerstagechicago.com/events/music/detail.cfm?ID=208166 | accessdate = May 29, 2010}}
11. ^{{cite news | last = Pais | first = Matt | title = 30 for February | newspaper = Red Eye | location = Chicago, IL | date = February 3, 2010}}
12. ^{{cite web|last=Lynch|first=Tom|title=Rise and Shine: Local bands Singing in the Abbey and The Dirty Rooks celebrate new records|publisher=Newcitychicago.com|url=http://music.newcity.com/2010/02/09/rise-and-shine-local-bands-singing-in-the-abbey-and-the-dirty-rooks-celebrate-new-records/|accessdate=May 29, 2010}}
13. ^{{cite web| title = The Dirty Rooks | publisher = The A.V. Club Chicago | url=http://www.avclub.com/chicago/events/dirty-rooks-jon-langford-and-the-delta-routine,160850/ | accessdate=May 29, 2010}}
14. ^¹{{cite web| title = Around Hear Local CD Reviews | publisher = Illinois Entertainer | url=http://illinoisentertainer.com/2013/05/around-hear-may-2013-local-cd-reviews/ | accessdate = Oct 7, 2013}}

History

Style and Influences

Albums

The Dirty Rooks

Sugar Mama

This Is Grand

References

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