Steve McRay......His soulful voice and R&B style comes from the heart & his keyboard playing will make you stop and take notice. BACKGROUND: Recorded with Mose Jones, .38 Special, Ted Nugent, Meatloaf, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Joan Baez, Ben E. King, Jackson Brown, Francine Reed, Johnny Van Zant. Co-wrote song "Alien" for ARS. Tours in U.S., Europe, Australia, and Japan with .38 Special, Joan Baez, Francine Reed, and Ichiban Blues Artists. Songwriter & Composer.
Marvin Taylor.....A guitar style that’s been perfected with quality and passion. Marvin exudes taste, and plays with a polished sound that’s filled with emotion. BACKGROUND: Member of Mose Jones. Studio session player in Muscle Shoals, Memphis, Nashville, and Atlanta. U.S. and European tours with Francine Reed, and other Ichiban Records artists. Songwriter & Composer. W.C. Handy nominee for song "Been there, Done that", recorded by Francine Reed.
Michael Bastedo.....A vocal and sax style that’s fun to listen to and exciting to watch. Definitely a soulful player with ferocious energy and great chops...a driving force. BACKGROUND: Berklee College of Music. Studio session work in Atlanta and Seattle. Tours in U.S., Canada, and Europe with Dr. Hook, Bertie Higgins, Francine Reed, Trudy Lynn, Derrick Trucks. Composer and Graphic Artist.
John Holder.....Drums & Vocals. With a style that is funky and “in the pocket”, John provides a launching pad of explosive rhythm to lock in the band and a perfect beat for dancing. BACKGROUND: Graduate of Berklee College of Music. Recording and touring with country band Atlanta, including hit single “Sweet Country Music.” Studio session work in Atlanta and Nashville. Owner of recording studio, engineer and producer of wide range of music from alternative rock to children’s albums. Tours in U.S. and Australia with Francine Reed.
This is "Java Monkey"! This band keeps the audience moving to the beat and listening to a combination of great songs.... originals mixed with classic R&B, funky instrumentals, blues, rock, soul, and some of their own trademark style of well-known songs that everyone likes!
The name Java Monkey refers to the fixation, some may say an almost addiction, to caffeine - and the one vice you choose not to give up. That urge to want more...yes, maybe another cup, just one more! Just like the band Java Monkey, itself, and the impulse to get hooked. You’ll want more, more, more......just keep it hot and keep it coming!
Our influences are many and varied: 60's music like the Beatles, the Stones, mixed with varied Blues Artists - with the base being some old R & B artists like: Marvin Gaye, the Rev. Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, the Temptations, 4 Tops, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Drifters. Then add some southern sounds like the Allman Brothers mixed with good time music like Van Morrison and Steely Dan and mix it with some Eric Clapton, Little Feat, Bonnie Rait...I know, I know - that's a wide variety of different styles, but that's who we are. It's blues, funk, R&B, soul, rock - it's all the Good Stuff!!
Java Monkey was created by guys who were friends and studio musicians, and we wanted an outlet for playing "live" music with each other - it grew from there!
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We have a southern - old school R&B flavor, blues mixed with rock, a little jazz, and some country. Two of us were in the recording group "MOSE JONES". Go to our web site - www.java-monkey.com - Our CD is available for purchase - go to www.java-monkey.com/cdmusic.htm - Buy it and have it delivered to your door! Check out our T-shirts as well www.java-monkey.com/t-shirts.htm For our calendar to see where we are playing "live" go to www.java-monkey.com/calendar For booking and contact information call Steve at 404-405-3412
One of Atlanta Georgia's popular bands - frequently seen backing up Atlanta's well known diva FRANCINE REED (part of Lyle Lovett's Band for over 20 years - has her own CD's as well) < www.java-monkey.com/francinereed.htm >.
Band members have been session players and recorded/toured with artists: .38 Special, Ted Nugent, Joan Baez, Francine Reed, Atlanta Ryhthm Section, Johnny Van Zant, Dr. Hook, Ben E. King, Mose Jones, Derick Trucks, Atlanta and more. Plus members in the band recorded many blues sessions for the now defunct Record label "Ichiban Records". Two of the members, Steve McRay & Marvin Taylor (along with our original drummer BRYAN COLE), were in the 70's recording group MOSE JONES, produced by Al Kooper, and later Buddy Buie (producer/songwriter for Atlanta Rhythm Section) and recorded at the once famous, sometimes infamous, and now defunct "STUDIO ONE" in Doraville, Ga. Also, Steve, Marvin, Bryan, and Michael were all in the Atlanta based group "OUT A HAND" Band, formed by Randy Lewis (original member of MOSE JONES).
Java Monkey is: -
Steve McRay - Keyboard, Keyboard Bass, & Vocals ; Marvin Taylor - Guitar ; Michael Bastedo - Alto Sax, Soprano Sax, Harp, Zendrum, & Vocals ; John Holder - Drums & Vocals
This band plays a mix of old school Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Classic Rock, Jazz, and their own Originals - kind of a funky soulful mixture of southern fun music...makes you want to move and dance...it's got a GROOVE!
And since the band was formed back in 1990, the Java Monkey name was "cool" way before the coffee buzz and the whole Starbucks (on every corner) thing really hit the scene - you know, before caffeine coolness came into vogue. This band was ahead of the curve...it was all that cool caffeine they were drinking and the good music they were playing! They definitely got their GROOVE ON!!
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Its great to see you guys on here. I have known you since the beginning back when Fuzzy's was the true place for great food and entertainment. Wish it was still there. thanks for the add. Pay Ypour dues by Singing the Blues. Is Bryan still around the Atlanta area? Have a great 4th. Mike
Hey Marvin & Michael we have not seen you all since Fuzzy's But we ( Sue & Ron ) will be there Sunday to see you all. We got our tickets. I think we were suppose to play with you there ( Men In Blues ) Oh well, we miss seeing you all it will be great I'm sure. See you This weekend.
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