Jim Suhler- vocals, guitar
Jimmy Morgan - drums
Carlton Powell- bass, vocals
Shawn Phares- keyboards
Influences
Freddie King
Rory Gallagher
Creedence Clearwater Revival
AC/DC
ZZ Top
Magic Sam
Allman Brothers Band
Johnny Winter
J.J. Cale
Bob Dylan
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Ramones
Robert Nighthawk
Rolling Stones
Led Zeppelin
Charlie Patton
Jeff Beck
Beck
Hound Dog Taylor
Jim Suhler and Monkey Beat have been on the music scene now for over fifteen years, and have built a fan base worldwide. They are well known for their no-holds-barred approach to blues-inspired rock and roll and roots music. Their four Lucky Seven releases have shown an amazing depth of songwriting and playing, and their constant touring in both the USA and Europe has garnered many admirers. They have worked with noted producers Terry Manning (ZZ Top, Led Zeppelin, Stax Records & more) & Jim Gaines (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Santana, etc.)
Jim is also well known as the lead guitarist for George Thorogood and The Destroyers since 1999, and has often been included in "Top Ten Guitarists" lists of various music publications.
The band is releasing it's newest cd, TIJUANA BIBLE, in April 2007.
The cd is produced by Jim Suhler & Tom Hambridge, and guest artists include vocalist Jimmy Hall (Wet Willie, Jeff Beck),Elvin Bishop, & Joe Bonamassa.
TIJUANA BIBLE features 15 songs, twelve Suhler originals and cover Elvin Bishop's "Drunken Hearted Boy", Rory Gallagher's "I Could've Had Religion", and AC/DC's "Up To My Neck In You".
The brand new Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat DVD, "Real Time: Live in Texas", is being released Sat. February 16 and celebrated in a DVD release party at Sons of Hermann Hall in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, February 16.
Downbeat at 9:30 pm.
Also appearing are the Tejas Brothers, a fantastic band from Fort Worth, TX.
Purchase Jim Suhler and Monkey Beat Music here www.roundereurope.com
3 CHORDS AND A CLOUD OF DUST IS WHAT GOT ME IN ! THANKS FOR FRIENDIN UP. REALLY LIKE YER PLAYIN AND ENJOYED THE STAY ! COME ON BY AND PAY US A VIST AND SAY HEY !!
Hi Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat! Many thanks for the kind add! I really enjoy your "tone" and tracks!!! Wishing all of you a wonderful "musical" weekend! Keep the music coming! Feel free to drop-in myspace anytime ya like! Peace, Light, and Knobs Right! Claudia Ann
Hey its me Bro yall keep playing them Hot Texas Style Blues. Tell everyone I said hello I have pics now so yall can see my sweet face. Always a Brother and Friend. James Texas Sweetness.
