Spitalfield
Encyclopedia
Spitalfield was a rock
band based in Chicago
, signed to the Victory Records
label.
Formed in 1998, Spitalfield caught the attention of Victory Records
with their 2002 release The Cloak And Dagger Club EP and a year later released fan-favorite Remember Right Now
. The group sold over 130,000 records and performed in nine countries over three continents before disbanding at the end of 2007. The band's name comes from what members describe as a village where Jack the Ripper
came from. The name for this location is actually Spitalfields
, and is a section of London
's East End
. Spitalfield announced their breakup and subsequent goodbye tour on September 10, 2007. Their last official show was December 23, 2007 at 'The Metro', in Chicago, Illinois.
Since the breakup, Mark Rose has pursued a solo singer/songwriter career, playing more of a progressive pop & blues sound. He released his first full length album, Wonderful Trouble, independently on July 5th, 2011. The album was produced by Sean O'Keefe, who worked with Spitalfield on their 2003 release, Remember Right Now
. JD Romero & TJ Milici play together in the band Thrillage. Daniel Lowder hasn't played a guitar in years.
Summer of 2010, Spitalfield performed a few reunion shows. On June 2, 2010, Spitalfield played a surprise short set at Angels & Kings Chicago. The band then played two sold out concerts at The Beat Kitchen on August 27 & 28, 2010.
Their single "Secrets in Mirrors" had been pre-loaded the Walkman NW-E013 model.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band based in Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, signed to the Victory Records
Victory Records
Victory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It is a privately held corporation. It also operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several smaller independent record labels....
label.
Formed in 1998, Spitalfield caught the attention of Victory Records
Victory Records
Victory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It is a privately held corporation. It also operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several smaller independent record labels....
with their 2002 release The Cloak And Dagger Club EP and a year later released fan-favorite Remember Right Now
Remember Right Now
Remember Right Now is the first full length release by Chicago band Spitalfield. It is one of the most well-known albums from the band to date. The entire album was even featured in the video game Amped 2 for Xbox. The album would mark a point where the band began to come into its own, where the...
. The group sold over 130,000 records and performed in nine countries over three continents before disbanding at the end of 2007. The band's name comes from what members describe as a village where Jack the Ripper
Jack the Ripper
"Jack the Ripper" is the best-known name given to an unidentified serial killer who was active in the largely impoverished areas in and around the Whitechapel district of London in 1888. The name originated in a letter, written by someone claiming to be the murderer, that was disseminated in the...
came from. The name for this location is actually Spitalfields
Spitalfields
Spitalfields is a former parish in the borough of Tower Hamlets, in the East End of London, near to Liverpool Street station and Brick Lane. The area straddles Commercial Street and is home to many markets, including the historic Old Spitalfields Market, founded in the 17th century, Sunday...
, and is a section of London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
's East End
East End of London
The East End of London, also known simply as the East End, is the area of London, England, United Kingdom, east of the medieval walled City of London and north of the River Thames. Although not defined by universally accepted formal boundaries, the River Lea can be considered another boundary...
. Spitalfield announced their breakup and subsequent goodbye tour on September 10, 2007. Their last official show was December 23, 2007 at 'The Metro', in Chicago, Illinois.
Since the breakup, Mark Rose has pursued a solo singer/songwriter career, playing more of a progressive pop & blues sound. He released his first full length album, Wonderful Trouble, independently on July 5th, 2011. The album was produced by Sean O'Keefe, who worked with Spitalfield on their 2003 release, Remember Right Now
Remember Right Now
Remember Right Now is the first full length release by Chicago band Spitalfield. It is one of the most well-known albums from the band to date. The entire album was even featured in the video game Amped 2 for Xbox. The album would mark a point where the band began to come into its own, where the...
. JD Romero & TJ Milici play together in the band Thrillage. Daniel Lowder hasn't played a guitar in years.
Summer of 2010, Spitalfield performed a few reunion shows. On June 2, 2010, Spitalfield played a surprise short set at Angels & Kings Chicago. The band then played two sold out concerts at The Beat Kitchen on August 27 & 28, 2010.
Albums
- Faster Crashes HarderFaster Crashes HarderFaster Crashers Harder is the first Album from Chicago pop-punk band Spitalfield. It was released in 2001 through Sinister Label / Walk In Cold Records.-Track listing:# "16: 49 Army Time"# "Off to the Shoulder"# "Arbor Lane"# "Wishing Well"...
(2001) - Remember Right NowRemember Right NowRemember Right Now is the first full length release by Chicago band Spitalfield. It is one of the most well-known albums from the band to date. The entire album was even featured in the video game Amped 2 for Xbox. The album would mark a point where the band began to come into its own, where the...
(2003) - Stop Doing Bad ThingsStop Doing Bad Things-Track listing:*All songs by Spitalfield# "So I Heard You Joined A Convent" – 3:01# "Texa$ With A Dollar Sign" – 3:51# "Gold Dust Vs. State Of Illinois" – 4:08# "What Were You Thinking?" – 3:32# "Tampa Bum Blues" – 2:48# "Restraining Order Blues" – 4:03...
(2005) - Better than Knowing Where You AreBetter than Knowing Where You AreBetter than Knowing Where You Are is the third and final album from Chicago pop-punk band Spitalfield. It was released on October 3, 2006 through Victory Records.The album received widespread critical acclaim and is considered their best offering....
(2006)
EPs
- Capture the Moment (1998)
- Don't Worry About It Loves Spitalfield (2000, 12" split record with Don't Worry About It)
- The Cloak & Dagger Club EP (2002)
Singles
- "I Loved the Way She Said 'L.A.'" (2003)
- "Those Days You Felt Alive" (2003)
- "Gold Dust Vs. the State of Illinois" (2005)
- "Secrets in Mirrors" (2006)
Their single "Secrets in Mirrors" had been pre-loaded the Walkman NW-E013 model.
Non-album tracks
- "It's Cold Out There" – released on A Santa Cause 2: It's a Punk Rock Christmas (2006)
- "The Yearbook Song" - unreleased (2001)
Members
- Mark Rose - vocals, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(1998–2007) - T.J. Milici - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2005–2007) - J.D. Romero - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(1998–2007)
Former Members
- Daniel Lowder - guitar, backing vocals (2000–2006)
- T. J. Minich - bass, vocals (2002–2005)
- Terry Hahin - bass (1998–2002)
- Scott Morrow - guitar (1999–2000)
- Blake Croson - guitar (1998–1999)
Touring Members
- Jeff Meilander - guitar, backing vocals (2006–2007)
- Jon Lullo - guitar, backing vocals (2007)