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1) 'LOVE a crazy compilation'

In memory of highly regarded Chicago musician 'Crazy Crazy' Tim Rutkowski, Rabid Badger Records produced a tribute in 2012 called 'Love, a crazy compilation'. This unique collection includes Tim's recordings over fifteen years with Chicago area greats including Jay Bennett (Wilco), Ike Reilly (IRA, The Eisenhowers), Erich McMann (Crickle, Underwater People), Greg Firak (Dirty MF & The Smokin Sextion, Fifth World, Mono), Pete Downes (Kentucky Jelly, Scanning Babies, Turtle Porn), James McConnell (The Go, UVR), Sean Fried (Big Guitars from Memphis), Phil Karnats (Tripping Daisy, Secret Machines), Phil Rockrohr (Phil Rockrohr and The Lifters), Mars Williams (Psychedelic Furs) and more. 

The compilation explores multiple genres including rock, pop, techno, experimental improvisation, dub, jazz, urban funk and r&b. While featuring Tim's drumming, percussion, sax and production, it also showcases various recording styles such as authentic 4-track reggae dub, crystal clear studio production with Jay Bennett, hard to find Ike Reilly (Eisenhowers) recordings and even a Kentucky Jelly jam which was written, performed and recorded in one take. 

1) Love - Crickle - Love (Erich McMann - rhythm guitar/bass/vocals, Tim Rutkowski - drums/percussion/b-vocals, Sean Fried - rhythm guitar, Bill Schenk – lyrics)

2) She Feels Like Christmas Day - The Critics - Yuletunes (Kevin Mantegna - guitar/vocals, Tim Rutkowski - drums, Marty Winer - b vocals, Erich McMann - bass)

3) I Want You - JC Jordan - Come Inside (J.C. Jordan - vocals/guitar/bass/keyboards, Tim Rutkowski - drums, Raw Sugar - background vocals)

4) Fifty Cent Words - Jay Bennett - The Beloved Enemy (Jay Bennett - words & music, *East Side Tim - drums, Phil Rockrohr - basic track co producer)

5) Love Is The Work Of The Devil - William Purvis and Seventh Sons - What's Troubling Me (William Purvis - vocals/slide guitar, Matt James - rhythm & lead guitar, Tony Wisniewski - bass, Tim Rutkowski - drums/percussion, Sybil Dorito - writer)

6) You Gotta Roll - The Industry - Everything Comes With A Price (Justin Lee - guitar/vocals, *Rez Fervor - drums, Jaime Lake - bass)

7) Nothing - Boney Pile - Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer II Soundtrack
(Libby Kiljoy - vocals, Bob - guitar/bass, James Boned - bass/guitar, *Blood Alley - drums)

8) Techno Jesus - Fetus Cosmos - Fetus Cosmos (Tim Rutkowski - drums/electronic programming, Erich McMann - guitar/bass/vocals, Elisa Lombardo - vocals)

9) The Exception To The Rule - The Industry - The Industry EP (Jaime Lake - bass/vocals, Justin Lee - guitar, *Rez Fervor - drums)

10) Clampdown - London Calling - Demo
Clampdown - London Calling - Demo (Phil Rockrohr - guitar/lead vocals, Tim Rutkowski - drums, Owen Cooper - lead guitar/b-vocals, Nick Stavropoulos - bass/b-vocals)

11) Intermission - Monsters of Dub - Ring Bang Role EP (James McConnell - guitar/keys, Tim Rutkowski - sax, Brad Rutkowski - drums/percussion)

12) Real As Life - Turtle Porn - Big Action Issue (Freebus - bass/guitar/vocals, *Crazy Crazy - drums/percussion/sax/b-vocals)

13) G is for Good - The Soul Sound Unbound - Hill Road Sessions (Tim Rutkowski - alto sax, Greg Firak - guitar, Brad Rutkowski - drums, Dave Young - bass, D.J. Marley Marr - turn tables)

14) Peaceful - Ike Reilly / The Eisenhowers - Community No. 9 (Ike Reilly - guitar/vocals, Phil Karnats - guitar, Tim Rutkowski - drums, Mars Williams - saxophone, Ben Currier - percussion, Tim Condon - b-vocals, Bill Fanelli - bass)

15) New Dude Parlor - Kentucky Jelly - Cold Fusion Winniebago (Pete Downes - guitar/gtr synth/vocals, *Crazy Tim - sax/percussion, Superfly Russell - bass, Dominic Vaglica - drums, John Duncan - bass)

16) Hunky Dory Chunky Funky - The Soul Sound Unbound - Hill Road Sessions (Brad Rutkowski - drums, Greg Firak - guitar, Tim Rutkowski - alto sax, Dave Young - bass, D.J. Marley Marr - turn tables)

17) Bofe - Scanning Babies - Devolver (*Crazy Tim - drums, Pete Downes - guitar/vocals, L. Roy Wollen - bass)

18) Love in Vain - Phil Rockrohr & The Lifters - Buxom (Phil Rockrohr - guitar/vocals, Justin Hugeback - guitar, Tim Rutkowski - drums, Mike Schwarz - bass)

19) Our Love Song - Ike Reilly / The Eisenhowers - Community No. 9 (Ike Reilly - guitar, vocals, Phil Karnats - guitar, Tim Rutkowski - drums, Bob Griffin - trumpet, Ben Currier - percussion, Bill Fanelli - bass)

Executive Producer - Todd Rutkowski * Associate Producer - Pete Downes * Graphic Design & Layout - Billy Bitz

Tim's earliest musical influences were his Mom and Dad, Uncle Gary, Grandpa Chris, Dan Michalski and magical Monday night jam sessions at Wise Fools on Lincoln Ave. where he experienced some of the best Jazz session players as a boy in the late 1970's. Steve Dahl, Paul Shaffer & The World's Most Dangerous Band, SNL, JBTV, Night Flight, MTV, Dr. Demento, WMET, WLUP, WXRT and Barry Winograd's Jazz Transfusion were also early influences. 

Thanks to all his music instructors, band mates, collaborators, supporters and friends over the years. Special thanks to all the writers for their gracious releases and to the performers, producers and engineers for their contributions to this record.

Hats off to 'Crazy Crazy' Tim, wherever he may be, for a lifetime of love and complete devotion to the Chicago music scene.

And finally, thank you for listening.

Timothy John Rutkowski 
(AKA *Crazy Tim, Crazy Crazy, East Side Tim, Rez Fervor, Blood Alley)
Chicago Musician
1968 – 2005

Contact - CrazyTimMusic@yahoo.com 
©2012 Rabid Badger Records

Rock In Peace Szeremet, Jay & Tim

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2) 'LIVE a crazy compilation'

Tim Rutkowski’s collection of recordings ‘LOVE a crazy compilation’ was released this year on his birthday at The Gallery Cabaret in Chicago. The night was filled with friends, music and even a birthday toast at midnight. 

Far from just a collection of songs, this live album puts you right there along with Tim's band mates collaborating in his honor, celebrating his life and playing his kit all night. Some highlights of the evening include a B.B. King cover by William Purvis, the premier of Phil Rockrohr's new single 'Erica Tranthem Blues', some crazy morsels from the one and only Pete Downes and the reunion of Crickle after twenty years. The evening came to an end with an impromptu performance of 'Let It Be' by Crickle featuring Phil Angotti, Elisa Lombardo and Kevin Mantegna.

This ‘crazy’ compilation was recorded LIVE.

1) Richard Milne Intro - 93XRT Local Anesthetic

2) The Home Depot (L. Roy Wollen, Tim Rutkowski, Pete Downes) - Crazy Sandwiches / Pete Downes - guitar/vocals, L. Roy Wollen - bass, Dominic Vaglica - drums, David Harrell - guitar

3) You Upset Me Baby (B.B. King, Jules Taub) - William Purvis w-Phil Rockrohr & The Lifters / William Purvis - vocals/harmonica, Tony Wisnewski - bass, Owen Cooper - guitar, Lucas Frantom - drums

4) You’re Not Alone (Jeff Tweedy) - Phil Rockrohr & The Lifters / Phil Rockrohr - vocals, Tony Wisnewski - bass, Lucas Frantom - drums, Torri Hamilton - acoustic guitar, Owen Cooper - guitar

5) Tess Toss Tyrone (Pete Downes, Szeremet) - Crazy Sandwiches / Pete Downes - guitar/vocals, L. Roy Wollen - bass, Dominic Vaglica - drums, David Harrell – guitar

6) Garden Party (Ricky Nelson) - Crickle / Erich McMann - rhythm guitar/vocals, Jim Hurley - drums, Sean Fried - lead guitar, Tom Vacci - bass, Elisa McMann - vocals

7) Laughing In The Rain (Erich McMann) - Crickle w-Phil Angotti / Phil Angotti - guitar/vocals, Erich McMann - guitar/b-vocals, Sean Fried - guitar, Tom Vacci - bass, Jim Hurley - drums

8) Scanning Babies (L. Roy Wollen, Tim Rutkowski, Pete Downes) - Crazy Sandwiches / Pete Downes - guitar/vocals, L. Roy Wollen - bass/b-vocals, Dominic Vaglica - drums, David Harrell - guitar

9) Erica Tranthem Blues (Phil Rockrohr) - Phil Rockrohr & The Lifters / Phil Rockrohr - vocals, Owen Cooper - guitar, Tony Wisnewski - bass, Lucas Frantom - drums, Torri Hamilton - acoustic guitar

10). Let It Be (Paul McCartney) - Crickle w-Kevin Mantegna & Phil Angotti Phil Angotti - guitar/ vocals, Kevin Mantegna - vocals, Elisa McMann - vocals, Erich McMann - guitar/b-vocals, Jim Hurley - drums, Sean Fried - guitar, Tom Vacci - bass/ 

Executive Producer - Todd Rutkowski * Live Recording - Pete Downes /Todd Seefeld * Mastering - Pete Downes/Bigger Than Huge Studio * Sequencing - Todd Rutkowski * Stage Production - Garrett Lane/Brandon Lown/Jeff McAvoy/Steve Calzaretta * Photography - Jasper Lown * Graphic Design & Layout - Bil Bitz

Thank you Phil Rockrohr & The Lifters, Crazy Sandwiches, Crickle, Phil Angotti, Kevin Mantegna, William Purvis and all the acts and performers, especially Lisa Stanislawski, Craig Lieninger and Tony Stompanato of Feign, JC Jordan and The Way, Kyle Perez, Jimmy Cobb and Greg Firak. Thanks to Kenny, Garrett and The Gallery Cabaret crew, Richard Milne, 93XRT’s Local Anesthetic, Illinois Entertainer and to Joanne & Paul Becker, Arnie Rutkowski, Ron Mulso and everyone who came out and made this a night to remember. 

And finally, thank you for listening.

Contact - CrazyTimMusic@yahoo.com 
©2012 Rabid Badger Records

*Click below for Crazy Tim Rutkowski on facebook_

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Crazy-Tim-Rutkowski-Chicago-Musician/270376329748312

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