Bo Carper: acoustic guitar, banjo, lap steel, vocals Phil Ferlino: keyboards, accordion, vocals Jeff Miller: electric guitar, mandolin, vocals Sean Hutchinson: drums, tablas Marshall Harrell: bass guitar
Influences
Latin, Brazilian and Indian percussion, drum set, didgeridoo, electric and acoustic guitars, banjo, mandolin, bass and keyboards, unify the musical styles of New Monsoon's influences, which are as diverse as rock gods Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd and Santana, bluesman Mississippi John Hurt and world music pioneers Tito Puente, Shakti and Peter Gabriel. New Monsoon's original compositions are an experience of musical textures, rhythms, ideas and moods. At any given performance, the audience enjoys a synthesis of genres, everything from bluegrass to reggae, to funk and rock 'n' roll. No two shows are the same and fan recordings of performances have become a favorite among tapers and traders in musical communities throughout the country.
Sounds Like
Santana, Allman Brothers, Memphis Slim, Funkadelic, Japanese Classical, Gregorian Chants, Ernie and Bert, Blind Faith, Morphine, Blind Willie McTell, Meshell N'degeocello (well, sometimes..), Zeppelin, 'Bitches Brew-era' Miles...
San Francisco rockers New Monsoon have been storming across the nation, transforming audiences into dedicated fans with their exhilarating marriage of world rhythms and rock bravado. New Monsoon's vibrant percussion and acoustic and electric instruments come together in an irresistible blend of sophisticated songcraft, inventive musical exploration and down home rock-n-roll.
New Monsoon's live energy is unparalleled and the sound flows relentlessly upbeat, all the while maintaining an irresistible groove. A New Monsoon concert is about pushing the positive, and connecting with the audience and music, bringing live music fans back for more and more. They have unleashed their unique musical energy at major music festivals and venues including Bonnaroo, Oregon Country Fair, the Austin City Limits Festival, Magnolia Festival, Red Rocks Amphitheater, All Good Fest, The Fillmore, at the legendary Telluride Bluegrass Festival. If you like rock and roll in the Santana and Allman Brothers mold, check out New Monsoon.
thanks for the free show on friday in Madison. you all ripped it up. I have'nt jammed that hard in a while. first time I saw you guys and I gotta say, Good job keep coming up to Madtown. peace
Even though I have heard the song a million times & got your cd as soon as it came out.....I cannot get the song "Greenhouse" outta my head!! At least twice a day I bust into a full fledged verse outta no where. Do you have symbleminal messages in it or something?:) See you soon. Namaste~ Krishna
can't wait to see you guys in Peoria on Saturday. Nice lineup of bands to round out the night. It should be a great time. How about a "Seven Rivers > Downstream" combo. That would be awesome, we've missed you in the Quad Cities. Safe travels.
Thanks again for being one of the best live performances of Wakarusa for 2 years in a row! Your set was incredible & the crowd was lovin it! Hope to see you soon, Sweet Brothers. Namaste~ Krishna
