Monkey (band)

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Monkey is a ska band from the San Francisco Bay Area of California. Influences include: Skatalites, Toots & The Maytals, Desmond Dekker, and Elvis Costello. Their music sounds like, rocksteady, and ska dominate, while elements of rock, rockabilly, latin, and soul are also present. The band is currently signed with Asian Man Records, also based in the Bay Area.

In its almost ten-year existence, Monkey toured the entire US, Canada, and parts of Mexico, bringing the band's big beat, horn-driven, dancehall sound to people all over the continent. The band typically performs between 150-200 shows per year. Currently, Monkey is performing shows in several parts of California, namely its home, the Bay Area.

In its list of accomplishments, Monkey has:

Been Nominated for 2 Wammies (SF Weekly).
Been Nominated for 2 Bammies (Bam Magazine).
Won a 1999 California Music Award for 'Outstanding Ska Artist'.
Had songs on over 20 international compilation releases.
Had songs on a PlayStation soundtrack.
Had songs added to independent film soundtracks
Toured the U.S. over 10 times.
Changito listed as San Jose's Best independent Release for 1998.

[edit] Band Members

Monkey's lineup has had no shortage of changes in its existence. It is believed that there have been at least 30 different members since it was initially formed.

The current lineup features:

Curtis Meacham: guitar, lead vocals
Brian Lockrem: trumpet, backup vocals
Dustin James: trombone, keyboard
Dan Root: saxophone
Donelle Cory: bass
Micah Turney: drums

[edit] Albums

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Cover for Cruel Tutelage

Monkey has produced three albums to date. The first two were independently produced, and the most recent was recorded by Asian Man Records. Their debut album Chantigo! has sold over 6,000 copies, all without any label support or distribution.

Current Albums: