Dirty Looks

[ibanezboy]

My band and I played the 80's NJ/NY circuit, but our real heroes were Dirty Looks. For those of you who remember that great trio, here is a link I found about them, including, sadly, a memorial to the great bass player, Marco Sin.
One night, they were at One Step Beyond, and I went upstairs to meet them before the show. They were really nice and genuine, and shared their cold cuts with me and my friends.

http://www.13th-street.com/Artists/DirtyLooks/main.html

Much later, one day in about '84, I was in Ski Barn (Paramus), and I saw Patrick Barnes trying on ski boots. I told my girlfriend Doreen, who also sang with my band, that it was the great singer/guitarist/frontman, Pat. "Naw," she said. "That's not him." "Yes, it's him" I said. Well, I approached the guy, and it was Patrick Barnes. The band hadn't played in months, and I excitedly asked him what was up. He explained that there were some issues with his label, and I got the feeling he was out of the music biz. "What are you doing in Ski Barn, you should be on a stage, or in a recording studio?" I asked him. He shrugged that off, introduced us to his fiance, a pretty red haired girl, and got back to the business of finding a pair of ski boots. I never forget their music, nor their world class talents.
Anyone else have a Dirty Looks story?
Brian

[devildog]

I cannot wait for the 13th street website to be open again so I can buy the cd. Definitely a great band to have.

[ibanezboy]

Maybe this link can get you to their main page?
http://www.13th-street.com/Artists/DirtyLooks/main.html

[bpdp3]

I've had their debut for years, but have never heard the 2nd lp. Anyone out there have it/heard it?? Is it worth seeking out? Trouser Press was kinda blase about it.

[ekahob]

I saw Dirty Looks At Creation in West Orange.
Their debut record was a great one to crank up really loud.
I just got the CD on ebay and am awaiting it's arrival.

[randy]

Another one--anyone know if their duebut cd will be re-released?

[xtc-1957]

My favorite Dirty Looks......

http://sr3.mytempdir.com/603483/6i9pzae ... 20High.mp3


Sounds as good today as it did in 1981!

[manekineko]

Thanks, xtc! Great song. What a rocker! [8D]

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[tileboy]

My brother and I, and a friend went to see them at the Main act concert club in Lynn, Ma, I think 1981. The show was 18+ .We arrived early and grabbed a table right up front.My friend had a fake ID or was of age I can't remember, he ordered a drink and was sucessful.My brother and I tried and all three of us were asked to leave.So I never got to see Dirty Looks,my brother claims we saw them at the Channel at a later date , he may have ,but I'm sure i didn't.In 27 years of concert going thats the only show I've been asked to leave.
Wouldn't "Drop that Tan" sound great on the radio in 2006?

[davew]

Great band!Saw them many times in jersey at the fast lane,hitsville etc.That debut needs to be re-released on cd!Would love to get a copy!