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Monkeysoop
Progressive / Metal / Experimental

Sonic Wave Intl. Recording Artist



SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
United States

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Last Login:  7/20/2009
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Member Since5/2/2005
Band Websitewww.monkeysoop.com
Band Members

To our fans, Monkeysoop says a hearty "Thank you"

MONKEYSOOP IN ACTION!

SHENANIGANS 2009

MONKEYSOOP IS:

Jerry Connor -- Guitar

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Jerry's obsession with guitar began on South Padre Island, where he would play along to the music of Rush and Jimi Hendrix as a teenager. After years working in various bands, his world turned upside down when a fateful accident severely injured his left hand. After two surgeries and many doctors and therapists telling him he would never play guitar again, Jerry studied music theory and composition at the University of Texas Pan American in hopes of becoming a composer.

Ultimately determined to follow his dream of being a noted guitarist, Jerry rehabilitated his hand through years of tedious practice and was able to incorporate his musical education into his style of playing, writing, and teaching others. After playing and recording across the country with various bands, he settled in San Antonio and started writing the music that makes up the Monkeysoop sound. As the primary writer of Monkeysoop's music, Jerry happily exercizes his musical knowledge and know-how daily.

Erica Missey -- rhythm bass

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Erica was lured into the world of music by her grandfather and uncle, who played regularly at their family-owned bar when she was very young. She started her own music education on french horn and trumpet when she was 11. Erica continued to play trumpet throughout high school and college, then threw herself into her life-long love of drawing with careers in film animation, illustration, and caricature.

Over the next several years, the urge to play live music became irresistable. Always admiring the skills of bassists from the RedHotChiliPeppers, Rush, Mr. Bungle, and many other bands, she finally purchased a bass guitar and began teaching herself to play. In 2002, she met Jerry Connor and joined with him to form Monkeysoop. In addition to being Monkeysoop's bassist, Erica does double duty as the band's graphic artist and webmaster.

Craig McIntyre -- lead bass

Craig's musical origins began while growing up north of New York City. At an early age, he was exposed to large doses of 60's classic rock of such artists as Janis Joplin, Creedence, Dylan, and many others. It was when he heard his first Rush album that his musical expression became definitively focused toward bass. At 15, he picked up his first 4-string and started working his ear toward learning as many tunes as possible. This led to working with various musical projects throughout and after high school.

Through job changes and more than a few job relocation moves, Craig practiced continually, always pushing to improve. Eventually, a job move landed him in San Antonio, where he found inspiration to join it's active music scene. Craig brings to Monkeysoop another bass voice to compliment the already uniquely creative musical compositions found within in the band.

Oscar Laun -- drums

InfluencesEverything that's had an impact on our lives since the day we were born.
Sounds LikeYour most pleasant dream to your worst nightmare.
Record LabelSonic Wave International, Inc.
Type of LabelMajor


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 24 2009 8:00P
Live CD Recording @ Maniac’s Rock Bar San Antonio, Texas
Aug 21 2009 6:00P
AT&T Center - Silver Stars vs. LA Sparks San Antonio, Texas
Sep 5 2009 8:00P
Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar w/Green Jelly San Antonio, Texas

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   About Monkeysoop



Three international CD releases.

A Grammy consideration for "Best Rock Performance".

Countless shows all over South Texas since its inception in 2004.

Progressive, rock, instrumental, classical, metal, alternative, jazz, country, punk, spanish, surf - these influences, in unique and unexpected combinations, forge the sound of MONKEYSOOP.

Monkeysoop is signed with Sonic Wave International and has released three full-length CDs, MONKEYSOOP, COUNTERCLOCKWISE, and NUNS' NIGHT OUT. Monkeysoop is sponsored by Analysis-Plus, GuitarHeads Pickups, Curt Mangan, Fast Axe, Coffin Case, Star Access Entertainment, and Fluff TV. Guitarist Jerry Connor is also part of the Friends of Peavey Artist Acknowledgement program. The song Fairdale on the debut album had Grammy consideration in 2005.

The band is honored to have played several shows in Texas with GREEN JELLY, THE RADIOACTIVE CHICKEN HEADS, and ROSEMARY'S BILLYGOAT, and to have opened for acts like LIZZY BORDEN, LA GUNS, FOGHAT, LORDI, STOLEN BABIES, JOEY BELLADONNA, LILLIAN AXE, MOLLY HATCHET, GRAND FUNK RALIROAD, JOHNNY WINTER, THREE DOG NIGHT, THE GUESS WHO, THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND, BIG BROTHER HOLDING COMPANY, and MOBILE DEATHCAMP.

It has been claimed by fans that Monkeysoop music is reminiscent of Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Allan Holdsworth, John McLaughlin, Jimi Hendrix, Rush, King Crimson, Mars Volta, Mr. Bungle, Primus, and many others. To the fans, Monkeysoop says a hearty "thank you". The band works very hard to play in the vein of these amazingly talented and hard-working musicians. Monkeysoop creed of rehearse diligently, play like your life depends on it, and record quality, innovative music is driven by the people who listen and appreciate the work and the inner drive of the musicians themselves, unable to stop the steamroller that is their passion for music.

Monkeysoop was moved to lend support to the American Heart Association in response to personal tragedy. Guitarist Jerry Connor lost his brother, Kendall Cain, in July 2003, to an undiagnosed heart condition. The band also lost a good friend and supporter in February 2004, when Daniel Reynolds passed away, also of heart failure. A percentage of the CD sales will go to benefit the American Heart Association - San Antonio Division.

The music of Monkeysoop can be found in downloads and ringtones at most major internet retailers worldwide.

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For Monkeysoop merchandise, please click on the icons to visit the different Monkeysoop Cafe Press online stores

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Monkeysoop music and merch can also be found these fine retail stores:

SAN ANTONIO: Hogwild Records, CD Trader, Rock Box

CORPUS CHRISTI: Disc-Go-Round, Bomb Records

ALPINE: Ringtail Records

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Jul 20 2009 7:21 PM

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Jul 20 2009 5:49 PM

Thanks for being our friend, It really means a lot that you took the time to check us out. Our demo Track will be posted soon so stay up to date, and if you know any bassists and drummers who would be interested in joining our band let us know!
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Jul 20 2009 7:17 AM

hey tehre Monkeysoop
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Jul 20 2009 1:15 AM


Elephant
Thanks for the add request
It is a good tune though listened immediately.
Please continue your favors toward ELEPHANT in the future.


フレンドありがとうございます
良い曲ですね
これからも
elephantの音楽も共に
宜しくお願いします
ETERNAL TRAGEDY (writing 2nd album)





Jul 20 2009 12:06 AM

Thank you for your support!
Stay Metal!
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Jul 19 2009 6:25 PM

Thanx for Friendship!

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Jul 19 2009 6:00 PM

Hey:)
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Jul 19 2009 3:23 PM

Just wanted to say thank you for bein our friend and givin us the support you have done. Cant believe we have only had this space up for a couple of months and already so many people backing us! If its not too cheeky and obviously only if your not busy could you come on our page and give us a comment on our stuff! It would be reatly appreciated. Also we are giving away free 'I love suzy' t-shirts (to go with our first single) with everyone who signs up to our mailing list so get involved if you want! Thanks for reading this and i hope i didnt bore you! ha. p.s. even if you dont come on our page and comment, thank you for bein our friend on here!
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Jul 19 2009 2:24 PM

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Jul 19 2009 12:32 AM

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