The Dirty Roosters Band: Bios

Gail Gunnis (Vocals)

Gail Gunnis has been pleasing crowds with her powerful, soulful, passionate phrasing, delivering the blues & R&B for many years! Leaving her audience asking for more with her band, The Dirty Roosters, a mix of seasoned professionals, Gail engages her audience, leaving everyone with a smile! Playing festivals, street parties, bars, private parties, and functions near you!

Paul Kidd (Saxophone)  

‘I grew up in Toronto listening to the usual mix of rock, blues and jazz, before ending  up with a steady diet of Stanley Turentine, Illinois Jacquet, Grover Washington and the like. I played with a number of bands in Toronto, until a chance meeting at Grossmans Tavern, with a couple of the members of Gail’s band, lead me to my natural home with the Dirty Roosters and their tasty blend of blues and  rhythm and blues.”

Fabio Parovel (Guitar) 

A musician’s musician, Fabio plays in a way that makes everyone else sound their best! From sympathetic support, to tasteful leads, Fab’s fretwork is the perfect foil for vocalists and soloists alike! Fabio plays a variety of styles, including Blues, R&B, Gospel, Rock & Country Music and has been on the Toronto/GTA scene for the past 30 some years. He’s shared a stage with musicians such as; Hock Walsh, Chuck Jackson, Mel Brown, Pat Carey, Denis Keldie, Lance Anderson, John Dickie, Ray Harrison, Gene Hardy, Al Lerman, Jesse Whitely, Chase Sanborn & Mark Stafford.

Bob Vespaziani  (Drums)

Toronto-based drummer and percussionist Bob Vespaziani brings decades of groove, grit, and serious blues credibility to every stage he hits. A seasoned freelance player, Bob has toured and recorded with a powerhouse lineup including Canadian post-punk rockers Rusty, Julian Fauth, and blues legends Snooky Pryor, Phil Guy, Harmonica Shah, Zora Young, Maurice John Vaughn, Curly Bridges, Kenny Blues Boss Wayne, and Little Mac Simmons. 🥁🔥🎶 From deep Chicago grooves to high-energy stages, Bob’s rock-solid rhythm keeps the engine running strong. These days, he’s laying down the heartbeat and driving the groove with The Dirty Roosters. Photo credit Milton Young 2025