Dustin - Vocals, Piano, Brass.
Various other musicians that show up.
Influences
I could list all the hundreds of bands/musicians that have influenced me, but I might leave someone out.... and I'm lazy. So, I'll just stick to the ones that have influenced me the most: Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Gavin Friday, Billy Joel, The Beatles
PASS IT ON...
THURSDAY JUNE 25TH...
A STORY TO TELL KICKOFF :: SAVE THE DATE
BE THERE! @ THE FOX THEATER, SALINAS, CA...
LIVE PERFORMANCES BY:
FATIMA (MYSPACE.COM/FATIMA)
KILL ANISTON (MYSPACE.COM/KILLANISTON)
MISTEREQUIS (MYSPACE.COM/MISTEREQUIS)
and Salina's very own,
SAVESTAVI (MYSPACE.COM/SAVESTAVI)
NO SE LO PUEDEN PERDER!!!
SEE YOU THERE!!!
VENGAN A ROCKEAR!!!
MONKEY has a new Album (LOST AT SEA) and we're going to throw some kick ass CD Release parties (info below). However, if you can't wait, Asian Man Records has pre-released our new full-length CD for online purchase (only)! Just go to:
For those who haven't heard, we'll be in the studio these next few months to record a new album with the renowned reggae singer, Eyon Irie. After that it's summer shows and writing songs for the next Orbits album!
In the meantime, if you don't have our self-titled cd yet, you can still pick it up on CD Baby and Itunes.
And swing by our myspace site to check out our new videos!
For all who are unaware of the recent tragedy, Lynette Knackstedt (guitarist), passed away on December 13th.
Her memorial will be held on April 19rth at the Gilman Club in Berkeley. The show will feature The Bar Feeders and members of Skankin' Pickle performing classic tunes with members of Monkey. Here's the info on the show:
Featuring: The Bar Feeders Monkey (w/Skankin' Pickle members) The Lucifer Strip Club Band (Lynette's band) Mike Park (solo)
All proceeds will be donated to the Ohlhoff Recovery Programs, 601 Steiner St., San Francisco, CA for drug awareness and recovery. Donations may also be made by calling (415) 626-9782 or online at http://www. ohlhoff. org
For more information, please feel free to email me, directly: monkeyska@yahoo.com
Friday, February 8th, 9:00 PM. Blake's on Telegraph - 2367 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704. The Federalists CD Release party. Young Has Beens support! The Audiophiles open! This one's going to sell out... Click below to grab your tickets now! I ate a piece of my pillow! Dingiddy dangiddy dong!
Free holiday SKA/mod/pUnK party 12/28 @Grant&Green,SF: The Suppressors, Justi*Fi & more The Suppressors, Justi*fi, The Muckruckers, DJ Wally 2-Tone @T: Grant & Green, SF (Northbeach Area) - 1371 Grant Ave. SF, CA 94133 Friday Dec. 28, 9pm / 21+ FREE show!
Come early and hear the rocksteady tunes of DJ Wally 2-Tone spinning ska, punk, reggae, & mod beats while you get nice & tipsy! What better way to spend your Friday after X-mas than at a cool party in SF enjoying some drinks with some of the ska & punk folks from the Bay Area! It's a party & a FREE show! with a DJ & 3 bands ;) See you there! =P
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