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Monte Montgomery
Acoustic / Rock / Indie

New Official Website - www.montemontgomery.net



Austin, Texas
United States

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Last Login:  11/9/2009
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Member Since1/19/2006
Band Websitemontemontgomery.net
Band Members
Monte Montgomery
(Guitar, Lead Vocals)

David Piggott
(Bass, Backing Vocals)

Phil Bass
(Drums)





Workplay DVD





Alvarez Yairi MMY1

January 24, 2004

   Alvarez Guitars introduced the Alvarez Yairi MMY1, based on Monte Montgomery's DY62C, which he bought in 1987 and has been beating ever since. As the result of his aggressive playing style, Monte has broken the neck of his original guitar four times, causing both himself and the Alvarez guitar shop ever-increasing frustration. The new MMY1 features a five-piece laminated neck which won't break, even under the intense stress of a Monte Montgomery performance.

   The MMY1 features a hand-distressed solid cedar top designed to look like the current condition of Monte's original DY62C, as well as a special Monte Montgomery 12-fret mother of pearl inlay. The guitar features many of the same specs as the original DY62C, including the highly figured burled mahogany back and sides and a vintage style rosewood bridge.


Influences   Too many influences to name them all, but some notables include Fleetwood Mac (especially Lindsey Buckingham), Mark Knopfler, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Lee, Steve Vai, Steve Morse, Larry Carlton, Jeff Beck, Neil Young, James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix, ELO, The Police, Van Halen, Michael Hedges, Eric Clapton, Hall & Oates, Van Morrison, The Band, Mark Heard, Eric Johnson, and The Eagles.
Sounds Like   Although Monte Montgomery has mastered an original sound, but there are sometimes similarities to influential artists including Fleetwood Mac, Dire Straits, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Neil Young, Michael Hedges, Bruce Cockburn, Willy Porter, The Eagles, and Little Feat.
Record LabelProvogue Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 4 2009 8:00P
Saxon Pub Austin, Texas
Nov 6 2009 11:00P
Firehouse Saloon - Full Band Houston, Texas
Nov 7 2009 8:00P
Spirits Food & Friends - Full Band Show Alexandria, Louisiana
Nov 11 2009 8:00P
Saxon Pub Austin, Texas
Nov 13 2009 7:30P
Palace Theatre - Full Band Grapevine, Texas
Nov 18 2009 9:00P
Juanita’s Cafe and Bar - Solo Show Little Rock, Arkansas
Nov 19 2009 9:00P
Kitchen Pass - Solo Show Joplin, Missouri
Nov 21 2009 7:00P
Canopy Club - Solo Show Urbana, Illinois
Nov 22 2009 8:00P
Natasha’s Bistro & Bar - Solo Show Lexington, Kentucky
Nov 25 2009 8:00P
Saxon Pub Austin, Texas
Nov 28 2009 9:00P
The Auslander - Full Band Fredericksburg, Texas
Dec 26 2009 9:00P
Luckenbach Texas - Full Band Show Fredericksburg, Texas
Mar 6 2010 8:00P
Leelanau Sands Casino - Full Band Show Peshawbetown, Michigan
Apr 9 2010 8:00P
All Souls Acoustic Coffeehouse - Solo Show Tulsa, Oklahoma

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   About Monte Montgomery
Welcome Montiacs!       This is the only Monte Montgomery MySpace page ENDORSED BY MONTE!                               Watch our tour dates for shows coming to your area soon.                                "Monte Montgomery at Workplay", a live show available on both audio CD and movie DVD.    Check the blog for more info and an online video preview...
Monte Montgomery Bio:

   Monte Montgomery has taken the acoustic guitar beyond anyone's expectations. With his amazing fretwork, unique combination finger and pick style playing through trailblazing "chordal" thoroughfares often baffling even the most accomplished players. While Monte remains a huge enigma in the guitar universe, his legendary reputation has spread like wildfire since he appeared on Austin City Limits. In 2004 Monte was named on Guitar Player Magazine's list of "Top 50 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time" and in 2005 he was featured the Covers of "Frets" and "Acoustic Guitar" magazines. Countless articles have been written about Monte describing him "The Evel Knievel of Guitar", "Six Strings Attached To Dynamite", "The Answer To The Fermi Paradox" and "The Acoustic Shred Master" just to name a few. Monte's fretwork has become the benchmark for acoustic guitar players. "An American Original", there is no doubt Monte Montgomery is destined to become An American Legend.

   In spite of all the "six-string notoriety", and just in case you didn't "know-tice", Monte isn't just a "guitar hero", "shred master" or "guitar god" as he's most often described. No, actually Monte Montgomery is much more than just a world-class guitar virtuoso with more new tricks up his fret board than your average "guitar slinger". What sets Monte apart from all others is that he's one of the most accomplished songwriters of our time, a remarkable singer and an extraordinary music arranger. Many of Monte's fans attend his concerts simply to hear his compelling vocals as he delivers his finely penned songs powerfully and passionately. To some, his incredible guitar pyrotechnics are simply an addition of tasty icing topping off a delicious cake.

   Monte's latest release "Monte Montgomery At WorkPlay" (Harmonic Records - 2005), available in CD and DVD versions is a double barrel treat offering fans a visual dimension of Monte's incredible power packed live performance recorded Live at WorkPlay Theater in Birmingham, Alabama.

   Monte grew up immersed in music, playing professionally since his teens and is currently one of the hottest draws on the talent-packed Austin, TX music scene and throughout the U.S. where he is well known for his electrifying performances. Monte was the first ever to be named by Guitar One Magazine on their list of Top 10 Best Undiscovered Guitarists in America and is the only winner of the "Best Acoustic Guitar Player" for 7 Years in a Row at the Austin Music Awards.

   As Acoustic Guitar Magazine notes, "Monte Montgomery is not your typical up-and-coming guitar god. His exquisitely crafted, melodically and rhythmically sophisticated pop songs suggest the best of Fleetwood Mac, Squeeze and The Police, while just happening to integrate the most mind-boggling guitar work in the state of Texas."

   Growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, Monte first learned piano and trumpet, and was an avid listener to pop radio. After moving to Texas at the age of 12, he joined the legendary musical scene around the restored town of Luckenbach and began his impressive rise as a musical talent. Performing with his mother at a popular Hill Country picking parlor he quickly absorbed everything he could. By his mid-teens, Monte was playing gigs on his own around Austin and San Antonio, both with bands as an electric guitarist and in a variety of acoustic configurations. During this time Monte developed his guitar chops as he absorbed the work of respected players such as Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham, Mark Knopfler, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Lee, Steve Vai, Steve Morse and Larry Carlton. "I like it all," he explains of his musical influences.

   Leading his own band, Monte began developing his trademark electrified acoustic guitar style. "I started playing acoustic at the beginning of each set, the response was so overwhelming that I kept the acoustic up there longer and longer. Then I just started playing all acoustic. I found I could do anything on an acoustic guitar I could do on an electric if I turned it up loud enough."

   After living and playing in San Antonio for a time, Monte set out to make his mark in the highly competitive Austin musical community. Starting with a $50 half-hour gig at a small Austin Pub on a Tuesday night, Monte quickly attracted packed houses and graduated to filling the biggest clubs in the city. His live performances and albums have earned him words of praise in the music press and an ever-widening touring circuit throughout the U.S. As Texas Monthly noted, "He brings taste, precision, economy and a playful sense of timing to popish songs with sturdy hooks and sings in a voice that's equal parts grit and sunshine. And when you have the ability to make one guitar sound like two, who needs any more support than bass and drums."

   Monte caught the ear of Austin City Limits producer Terry Lickona, who invited the relatively unknown talent to tape a segment of the legendary show. When Lickona introduced Monte to the audience, he described Monte's talent in a simple yet profound statement: "Monte Montgomery blows people away. There is no other way to describe it."

   When word about Monte's virtuosity reached the folks at Alvarez Guitars. They quickly took a keen interest and secured Monte's endorsement. In the meantime Monte's reputation as the Hottest Acoustic Guitarist on the planet was being cultivated as he toured nationwide. This led to the introduction of the MMY1 Monte Montgomery Signature Guitar , which was unveiled at the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California in January 2004.

   Monte's considerable musical talents have come to fruition. As leader of his own band, he continues as a national touring act and has shown a side that's more than a new found "Texas Guitar Slinger". His electrifying live shows deliver a dynamic rock n' roll experience with rich, stunning guitar work and powerful song deliveries. Monte sings and writes songs that are concise and contemporary and although his music contains a lot of guitar it's more than just a guitar show. With an appeal that extends to listeners of all ages and tastes, Monte has been making a living playing and singing for most of his life, building a career through his own hard work and talent. In fact, it's almost as if his future as a musician was all but fated. "I never woke up and said, what am I supposed to be doing with my life? I always knew, even before I played guitar, that I was going to be doing music, one way or another."




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F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. When is Monte coming to my town?
   Tour dates are posted as soon as they are confirmed. New tours will also be announced occasionally via bulletins. Please do not email with this question. It will not receive any response.

2. Does Monte look at this page?
   Yes! And he appreciates your comments. Monte does not personally maintain this site, so he doesn't always read at all of the emails when he logs on. Monte should eventually view all of your comments, in which he might possibly reply with a comment in return should he ever find the time. (Any reply sent from anyone other than Monte will state so.)

3. Will you add my favorite Monte song to your play list?
   Sorry, usually we've already decided on what to do with our MySpace limit of four songs. We tend to favor promoting stuff off of the latest releases to keep folks up to date on what is new. You'll find a few other songs over here, but those songs there cannot be added to your profile page, so that we can keep the focus of the links being used out there to come to here to the main profile page.

4. Why does this page load slow?
   The fault may be with your web browser having difficulty with our highly modified layout. Microsoft's Internet Explorer (MSIE) is a notoriously buggy browser. Try using another browser such as Firefox, Netscape (also based on Firefox), Safari, or Opera instead. Not only could it load faster, but it will look cooler too.




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Monte Montgomery's Friends Comments
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AARON WOLFSON

AARON WOLFSON



Nov 7 2009 12:34 PM


H  E  Y  *  M  O  N  T  E  !!!!



T  H  E  *  R  E  A  L  *  D  E  A  L  *  F  O  R  *  S  U  R  E  !!!




A  A  R  O  N  *  W  O  L  F  S  O  N

Lee Silby

Lee Silby



Nov 7 2009 12:34 PM

Hi Monte, Hope you're having fun and Loving what you're doing!
  All Peace & Love Lee 
Prophesy Entertainment

Prophesy Entertainment



Nov 7 2009 12:34 PM

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Teresa Hull, Songwriter

Teresa Hull, Songwriter



Nov 7 2009 12:34 PM

Hi Monte

Thank you for accepting my add request…. It’s good to meet you. I was listening to your music earlier this morning and I really like it!! Great sound!!     


My song "Angel Kisses" has been released and is on a compilation cd that will be mailed out to radio stations in the US and Canada. Delores Hershey and I are co-writers on this song. I’m pretty excited about it!!  I hope you’ll come by to listen to my songs. I'll also have new songs very soon....

I hope you have a beautiful weekend! :)

Teresa Hull
Songwriter

Rick Neal and The Other Guy

Rick Neal and The Other Guy



Nov 7 2009 12:33 PM

Hi Monte.. Thanks for the add!!  I remember catching for show on Austin City Limits a while back and was blown away with your great playing style.  Mark(The Other Guy)
KEN WILLIAMSON

Ken Williamson



Nov 3 2009 12:08 PM

It is a pleasure to have you as my new MySpace friend… I find your MySpace page, your talent and your enthusiasm for music pleason’ to many… I welcome you’re other MySpace friends to visit my MySpace page that I’ve dedicated to my admiration of many talented guitar playing musicians of many styles… Stop by check it out and leave a comment if you like… Thanks Ken…
di

Di dot



Oct 31 2009 11:25 AM

Hey Monte Montgomery
Thaks for adding me as your fan. I like your music and your band.
Di
Riverside Jive

Riverside Jive



Oct 31 2009 11:25 AM

Hey man!
How ya been?
ATGNAT

ATGNAT



Oct 31 2009 11:24 AM

Thanks for adding ATGNAT to your list of friends!!! We appreciate it!!!
Lee Silby

Lee Silby



Oct 31 2009 11:24 AM

Hi Monte,  Tear-Um-Up & have a weekend!
  All Peace & Love Lee
★Tammy ★

 ★Tammy ★



Oct 31 2009 11:24 AM

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Xenoo Jones

Xenoo Jones



Oct 31 2009 11:23 AM

I _ AM_ MONTIAC!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paul RJ

Paul RJ



Oct 31 2009 11:23 AM

Is there any video from Monte's birthday gig from this Year?
Rob Turnpaugh

Rob Turnpaugh



Oct 31 2009 11:23 AM


www.rturnpaugh.com


Have a Rockin Halloween
Mills Acoustics

Mills Acoustics



Oct 31 2009 11:23 AM


 


Click pic for models and pricing!

Lee Silby

Lee Silby



Oct 31 2009 11:22 AM

Hi Monte, Have a Happy Holloween!
  All Peace & Love Lee
Swing Shift

Swing Shift



Oct 21 2009 10:11 AM

great music!
Resurrected Sun (10 Songs up!)

Resurrected Sun (10 Songs up!)



Oct 21 2009 10:11 AM

You guys were unbelievable in Eau Claire once again!  Please come back soon!  And just to let you know we don't typically put ice in our tequila shots here  I have no idea what they were thinking!
Ken

Kenneth Morrow



Oct 21 2009 10:11 AM

So glad you came back to Madison.  Not much of a packed house there I know, but I keep bringing new friends, so keep coming back! 
di

Di dot



Oct 18 2009 4:17 PM

Hello Monte Montgomery,
Thanks for add as your fan. I am a big fan you got. Sometimes, I think whether Monte Montgomery is lucky or me?
Di
Massimiliano Cona

Massimiliano Cona



Oct 18 2009 4:16 PM


ciao monte your music is fantastic this is my new video
Jesus Luvs You!

Jesus Luvs You!



Oct 16 2009 12:50 PM

Just stopped by to say hey and see what you were up to.  Take care and God bless!
dawn marie and zobek jr.

Dawn marie Terry



Oct 16 2009 12:50 PM


Showing Love
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Megan McCauley

Megan McCauley



Oct 14 2009 10:31 PM

Have a great week. Thanks for being my friend. Happy Halloween !

Meg : )
All Soul Acoustic Coffeehouse

All Soul Acoustic Coffeehouse



Oct 14 2009 10:31 PM

Monte Montgomery solo acoustic IN TULSA!!!  Friday, April 9, 2010 - WE CAN'T WAIT!!!!!
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