Laura Monk(Vocals, Guitar), John Monk(Bass), PJ Engemann(Percussion), Dan Foster (lead acoustic and electric guitar)
Influences
Roget and Webster, John Hiatt, Dolly Parton, Ogden Nash, Carol King, Mary Chapin-Carpenter, Shane McGowan, Tom Rush, John Sebastian, Paul Simon, Willie Dixon, Traditional Ballads, Lucinda Williams, Folk Ballads, Child Ballads, Shawn Colvin, Celtic Music, Fairport Convention, Joan Baez, Blues, Rock N Roll
Sounds Like
Natalie Merchant, Linda Ronstadt, Shawn Colvn, Mary Chapin-Carpenter
Playing the old, the new, the borrowed, the blue...and anything else that comes to mind!
A blending of soaring vocals and accoustic rythm - built upon a firm drum/bass foundation. It's a pleasing pastiche of folk, roots rock, rock and roll and good times - and more fun than a game of 3 card monty at a cyclops convention....
This accoustic Trio is made up of John and Laura Monk and PJ Engeman. The mixing of songs of many styles and eras creates entertainment for all tastes in music. They complete the musical experience with the addition of their own original tunes.
Lead vocals and accoustic guitar by Laura are accompanied by John on bass and PJ on drums and various percussion, with the delightful addition of
harmonies by Dan and PJ with pleasant suprises through out the show.
My new record just came out this week on I-Tunes and CD Baby. I have included a video talking about the record, hope you enjoy it! Please leave us some feedback to let us know what you think! Thanks for your support.
-Ray Stephenson
PS: This album would make a great stocking stuffer ;)
Hope you can come to a very special event at Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta on Weds, Dec 9th. Benefit for our member, Melinda Kingsley, who has been very ill . Tons of great artists performing. 100% goes to her medical fund. Adv tix on sale now at ticket-alternative.com, Decatur CD, CD Warehouse. $15 adv. $20 door Grace Buford, green bracelet, The Issues, Caroline Aiken, Starfish & Coffee, DL7, The Mike Delaney Project w/ Liz Lee, Sloppy T Rocker as Captain Beyond, Art House Cinema, and tons more. Belly Dancers, Drum Circle. Fun, packed night. Silent auction starts at 6pm Music starts at 7:30!
To The guys and gals of High Cotton, Southern Belle Blues is an awesome tune , It reminds me (vocally) of My friend Julie from Ode To The Marionette. Thank You for Your interest. Peace and Regards, your friend DD
Hi There High cotton.. Thanks for taking the time to listen! Great stuff you have, especially"Just can..t be" It has a nice soothing mood, love the voice!! I hope you..re having a great week!! Have fun, Josh
