The Crooks were proud to be apart of the ‘Union of Soul’ tour.
Headlined by the John Butler Trio and also featuring Lior and Clare Bowditch and the feeding set.
Influences
Old twangin stylin blues like Robert Johnson, RL Burnside, Bob Brozman CW Stonking.
Hard Hittin Funk like The Brown Hornet, Cranky, Parliament.
Strange shit like Ween, Beck, the Xcutioners and Adam Greennm.
Rockin stuff like Hammerd and Tomahawk.
Classic dudes like Frank Zappa, Johnny Cash and Tom Waits.
Fuckin cool song writers like Nick Cave, Calexico and Keziah Jones.
Most of our songs are influenced by what is going on around us, Kitchen shit (cause were chefs) politics, lovin our ladies (and yours), Fuckwits (and I think there are more of them then us), cool folks (like us and you), AND sometimes we just make up stories SO there you go........our influences.
Sounds Like
We try not to be caught up in clichés and to be original, although we have strong influences from Blues, Funk, Jazz and many other kinds of music...
We like to think we’re engaging, good times tunes, with big twist of dirt bag... Our music speaks with honesty about people, opinions and life, without social conformity.
We try to push the envelope wherever possible especially arrangement wise. Call us a couple of booze n’ blues hounds with a bit of will to work at some good grooves & semi mature ideas!
Last Chance at being Rock Stars So we’ll Down a couple and give it a crackin’ shot...
“Gritty hard blues that ain’t shy for shit, with a balls swingin’, stomp it out and get blind ass drunk attitude.”
Frankie and Davo are THE CROOKS. Cookin up some of the hardest blues and roots driven music that probably gets approval from the devil himself. The floor boards in many a pub over OZ have been stomped to point of flaccidity while these two take themselves and their instuments to the same level of exhaustion
Dave Crook is the drummer...a charismatic, well groomed man with a hard head and a big passion for groove, funk and a good beer. He tolerates his mate and Co Crook FRankie.
FRankie' biggest problem is his body. Bleeding fingers, cramped legs from stompin and a hoarse throat are just some of things he has to go through. Still the greater god of BLues is his wing man and together they stay focoused on the prize.
Hell bent on fat resonator tones and foot stompin beats The CROOKS manage to get across the message in their music and that is "Life ain't too serious great things can happen to all of us and be taken away" so put on a nice frock call ya old mates and get out and see some Live MUSIC!
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Friday October 23rd – Lee Rosser + TH3, live @ The Pub, Bendigo VIC
This will be one of THE VERY LAST SHOWS to be staged in the famed Band Room of The Pub (173 Hargreaves Street Bendigo), as it will be closing it's doors on Oct 31st.
Sadly, the well-sized band room, which has seen some fantastic nights for live music in Bendigo, will be closed due to lack of punter support over recent times.
Show Gav and the rest of the gang at The Pub that the live music scene in Bendigo is alive and kicking... come along and check out a brilliant night of blues & roots music besides, as the mighty Lee Rosser makes a long-awaited return to Bendigo!
Don't miss this opportunity to see some of the finest blues/roots/rock music Victoria has to offer!
Hey pumpkin face! This Thursday night The Statics launch our new album 'Songs We Wish We Wrote' with good friends Girl Vs Ghost, Broni and Harliquin Heros. As the name suggests, the new CD is covers disk of a bunch of bands who have inspired and influenced us over the years. Including Bugudst, Screamfeeder, Lights Out, Tiltmeter, Broni and more. We'd love to see you there!
hey saw your flyer at the grinder for your november gig do you have a extra copy of that?? id love to have one to put with the other poster in my portfolio , the cloud one looks good two.
Kenny Vasoli (Singer from American pop punk band 'The Starting Line') is heading out to Australia for a special solo acoustic tour. He hits Rubys Belgrave on October 7th for a show with supports Mission In Motion, The Statics and more. Tickets are on sale now from Fist2Face
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
I am such a spastic. I am in NO WAY at all a guru in the virtual world, in fact quite the opposite. If you need proof... HERE'S SOME 4 U! How's this? I responed to your comment by "adding" my own and just realized that I was meant to click on "comment back" ... What a mental. Don't despair, my schooling is teaching me about all this virtual shit this semester so I will not remain a novice forever!!! Me well. How are you boys?
are either of u related to keith holdom if so i know him he has been teaching me guitr for a few months now and i heard on of u is his son or something?? comment back aye?
