Sunday, April 13, 2008

Miracletwentyone: The Dirty Rooks

Miracletwentyone: The Dirty Rooks

The Dirty Rooks


I really don't post things about others that often, but these guys are the exception. The Dirty Rooks are a mind blowing band with some amazing songs. You have to check them out. I got there first cd a while back and its still in my top play list and in constant rotation on my iTouch.

Check them out here: www.myspace.com/dirtyrooks, they have an upcoming show next month

May 17 at 9:00pm at Martyr's3855 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60613.


A review printed in NewCity Chicago by Tom Lynch

Chicago's boozy, seventies-rock-and blues-inspired band The Dirty Rooks burrow themselves underneath your nails, along with the dirt and scum and filth of the city streets. And they're good. The group's self-titled record, self-released, doesn't (expletive deleted) around--one song even starts with the sentiment, "I was born on the day my mama died." There's a lot of whiskey in that lyric. The slow, moody "Tell Me Something" should quiet even the rowdiest bar room. Even the acoustic-based "Little Queen"--with its subsequent blues-country harmonica--works nicely. Other than with Velcro Lewis and His 100 Proof Band, rock 'n' roll hasn't been this drunk in a while.

I'm in the House


In this years Graphic Design Inhouse Annual that is. I received notice that the work I did on the Community Hospital history book will be published in this years GD USA American Inhouse Awards Annual. Its a very cool honor and I look forward to getting my issue in July. This year over 5,000 entries were submitted and only around 500 were excepted. You can read more about it here: http://gdusa.com/contests/aida.php

Painting the Blues...and Jazz


Like water and chocolate, blues and jazz are great together. What's even better is that this years Blues and Jazz Fest (July 12-13) will have some amazing artwork to go with it. I've been asked to be this years event artist for the festival. My duties include coming up with two 8 foot murals that will be painted by the public during the two-day event. I also get to design the event poster. Its a very cool and exciting opportunity and I am extremely honored to be participating in this years fest. I will also have a booth there were I will be selling some of my latest prints. Stay tuned for details.

Miracletwentyone v2.0

It's been long over due and something that I've been wanted to do for a while. My new website is up and running. It uses the same format but now it is updated with project descriptions and more images, new projects and a cleaner look. I think I will keep my blog with this same look I just don't have the time to get into it. Anyway stop on over and check it out. www.miracletwentyone.org.

ON SALE


My second place prize is fresh off the press and now on sale. Pick on up here:
http://allmightys.com/store/shirts/we_need_help/index.htm