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Poptart Monkeys (PTM)
Indie / Rock / Pop

New Album "Count to Zero" on sale EVERYWHERE



Jacksonville, Fl, Pennsylvania
United States

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   Poptart Monkeys (PTM): General Info
Member Since11/6/2004
Band Websitehttp://www.thepoptartmonkeys.com
Band MembersTyson Clark -Vox
Matt Lytkowski-Guitars/Vocals
Chris Kurtz - Guitars/Vocals
Brandon Osborne - Drums
Jamah Terry-Bass/Vocals
FAQs

"Who takes care of this page?"
The ACTUAL band members.

"When will PTM come to [insert town name]?"
Check the tour dates section for the latest information. We try to keep it up-to-date.

"How can I book the band?"
Booking information can be found below.

BOOKING
Joe Guida, More Music Group
Phone: 800.582.5558
e-mail: jguida@moremusicgroup.com

MANAGEMENT
Mike Regan, Hired Gun Management
269 South Beverly Drive 953
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Office: (310) 883-5565
Fax: (310) 815-0258
email: mike.regan@hiredgunentertainment.com
Sounds LikePoptart Monkeys - Thift Store Chair - Single - Thift Store Chair
DigStation - Indie Music Downloads
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Record LabelChicago Kid Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 24 2009 9:30P
Ty/Matt/Brandon Acoustic @ Hull’s Landing Muncy, Pennsylvania
Nov 25 2009 10:30P
Thanksgiving eve bash at thirsty lizard (FORMERLY PINE LANES) with Bad Trip Pine Grove, Pennsylvania
Nov 26 2009 10:00P
McGuigan’s Public House Sunbury, Pennsylvania
Nov 27 2009 10:30P
Thunder Road Shennandoah, Pennsylvania
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
West Shore Hardware Bar with Emily’s Toybox Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Dec 2 2009 10:00P
JL’s Place Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Dec 3 2009 10:00P
JL’s Place Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Dec 4 2009 10:30P
Private Frat Party Tallahassee, Florida
Dec 5 2009 10:30P
The Station Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Dec 10 2009 10:00P
Rhythm and Brews Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Dec 11 2009 10:30P
Phoenix Hill Tavern Louisville, Kentucky
Dec 12 2009 10:30P
Phoenix Hill Tavern Louisville, Kentucky
Dec 16 2009 10:00P
Ty/Matt Acoustic @ Hull’s Landing Muncy, Pennsylvania
Dec 16 2009 10:00P
Chris, Jamah and Brandon acoustic at Daddy McFaddy’s Northumberland, Pennsylvania
Dec 18 2009 10:30P
West Shore Hardware Bar Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Dec 19 2009 10:30P
Thunder Road Shennandoah, Pennsylvania
Dec 20 2009 10:30P
The Eagles Sunbury, Pennsylvania
Dec 31 2009 10:00P
Cell Block New Year’s Eve Bash Williamsport, Pennsylvania

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   About Poptart Monkeys (PTM)

Free website - Wix.com "This Pennsylvania band is the monster act of the East Coast."
- Named Revolver Raw Talent by Revolver Magazine

Initially a Pennsylvania based cover band, things began to change for the Poptart Monkeys when the band found Tyson Clark (lead vocals/sometime drummer) in 2003.

The band traveled to Atlanta to write and record a new album (Happily Never After, 2006) at the legendary Tree Studios. The initial recording sessions were loose and spontaneous, capturing the band's live energy. The band collaborated on 13 new songs with Hugo Ferreira (Tantric).

After the band posted a few MP3s on their website, www.thepoptartmonkeys.com , local radio began playing one of the unfinished tracks, "Valerie." When the band put a few finishing touches on the unrefined tracks, they embarked on an ambitious tour. The band's project began to strike a populist chord.

On the strength of the energy, harmonies, and explosiveness of their live shows, the band received several offers for better gigs. Before they knew it, the Poptart Monkeys were the supporting act for the likes of 3 Doors Down, Alien Antfarm, Bowling For Soup, Breaking Benjamin, Saliva, SR-71, Sum 41, Yellowcard, and in January of 2009, Trust Company and Saving Abel.

Following a year of extensive touring in the north, midwest and southeastern United States, the band finished a controversial second place behind a hip hop act in Bodog Music's $1 Million Battle of the Bands (semi-final round, December 2006).

It then became clear that the Poptart Monkeys were no longer a little Pennsylvania cover band; they had become a bonafide regional powerhouse. Still, many believe that the band is destined for even greater heights.

This new direction is a blank page and a fresh start, as the band continues improving. The group's atmospheric textures and lunging riffs compliment Clark's emotionally revealing lyrics, which range from breathy and beautiful to scathing and aggressive, with a twist of irony. With their tight knit chemistry and infectious hooks, PTM is turning heads and leaving crowds wanting more.

And that's exactly what PTM did. Due to their rising popularity in the southern U.S., the band left their homes in Pennsylvania and re-located to Jacksonville Fl, to prepare for the "Count to Zero" tour, promoting their fifth album, "Count to Zero", which was recorded under the direction of producer John Ryan (Styx, Animotion, etc) at Steakhouse Studios in Hollywood California. The new album is already creating a buzz throughout radio stations, fans, and record companies. Due out in February of 2009, "Count to Zero" is and album in which Poptart Monkeys went back to their roots, writing what came from their influences, and creating an album full of energy and progressive movement. It truly is a new chapter in the decade of rock and roll, brought to you by Poptart Monkeys. With songs such as "Always Wrong", written about an abusive household, "Choke Yourself", "Hometown", and "Over and Out", the band calls off all rules and slams the listener in the chest with a dose of straight ahead rock and roll. Along with manager Mike Regan (Extreme) and producer John Ryan, the band plans to tour all over the country, promoting "Count to Zero", and showing people that they are ready to become a staple in the ever-so-difficult music world.

Indeed, their story has just begun.

Updated 2/17/07



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What the Press says...

"The new lineup is gung-ho to tour long and hard, including new drummer, Brandon Osborn from Indiana. [Chris] Kurtz is excited for a big push with a fresh group of musicians ready to hit not just the road, but the studio. The band has been writing more since adding Matt Lytkowski at lead guitar and Kurtz says they have two songs in the pipe already for the next CD. He believes the songs are much more progressive in the guitar category. The songs 'Blue' and 'Choke Yourself' are currently being worked into the live show.

Asked if the sound would change with the new lineup, Kurtz responded, 'Over the years, the sound has gone from heavy to soft, to heavy to soft. I think our last album was the 'I fell in love with a girl and here’s all the sappy songs I have to tell you about.' Now we have a bit of a more progressive lineup, a heavier lineup, so who knows what is going to happen when we get in the studio? I hate to predict that, but I think it’s going to be a little heavier.'"

"The intensity of a live concert can hardly be matched, and Tallahassee is a hotbed of music venues continually supplying its college population with a variety of bands from week to week. Potbelly's Tuesday nights are about to get hotter as up-and-coming pop-rock band Poptart Monkeys swings into town in the middle of its national tour this spring."

"All it takes is one person to spread the word that the Poptart Monkeys are coming to Tallahassee for a show, and the lines at the door are dreadfully long and the dance floor is suddenly crowded... They have the tendency to say what they feel on stage and never hold back. It's no coincidence that these guys are the most requested group at Potbelly's."

"Highlights of the day include [Bam] Margera parking his infamous hummer on the house's front lawn, [Brandon] Novak, Margera's friend, walking around on stage naked because he was "too hot," and Tyson Clark, the lead singer of the Poptart Monkeys who sang an entire song while crowd surfing."

"When you've got friends over... you can go from The Doors to Poptart Monkeys to Green Day without raising an eyebrow. Oh, and by the way, 'We Should' is absolutely one of the best rock ballads I've ever heard."

"This Pennsylvania band is the monster act of the East Coast."


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Margaret Evans



Nov 24 2009 2:16 AM

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Thirsty Lizard

Thirsty Lizard Lounge



Nov 23 2009 6:59 AM

Only a couple more days til you guys get to once again Rock Out the Thirsty Lizard Lounge (Formerly Pine Lanes). Looking forward to ONE HECK OF A NIGHT!!!
Simply Tim

Timothy Brown



Nov 20 2009 10:44 PM

you guys tore the warehouse up last night the show was pretty dope  come back  and play again soon  it was a blast !!!!!!!
*<3*PAMELA*<3*

PAmela KElley



Nov 20 2009 5:50 PM

So stoked bout seeing u all Sat. nite at Woody's!! YEAH!
PDiDDLE ♥

PDiDDLE ♥



Nov 18 2009 10:19 AM

So y'all will be back 2morrow.
Woot-Woot; How excitingg. =)
Maybe; I'll see y'all tomorrow!?!?
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Nov 16 2009 10:32 AM

on month and counting untill i can make it to just about any show i please :)
oh yes, im counting down!
2 wheels 4 life

2 wheels 4 life



Nov 16 2009 10:31 AM

I HOPE THE SHOW IN THE SWAP WAS GOOD FOR U GUYS
FRESHEST CRACKA !(ILove Da HAtERzz lol

FRESHEST CRACKA !(ILove Da HAtERzz lol



Nov 16 2009 10:31 AM

H3y WUTS up?
i live in ocala.
have u heard my music yettt.

~TiNk~

~TiNk~



Nov 14 2009 6:54 PM

...glad to see you guys are still coming...can't wait to rock out... 
James

James



Nov 13 2009 4:35 PM

Tryin to stop and see a show in the next two weeks as I drive to key west for the winter
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Nov 13 2009 4:50 AM

Don't forget about the people that made you are what you are today! Come back home to PA for some shows!
WHITT

Whitney Crews



Nov 10 2009 10:42 PM

Just thought I would let you all know that me and some of my girls are comin to see yall Nov. 19th in Tn. Cant wait to see yall again! Luv Whitt
Terry

Terry Beard



Nov 10 2009 8:20 PM

Just wanted to let you guys know Woody's in Evansville, IN had a huge fire yesterday. I think it will be a total loss. We really hope another local spot books you guys until they can rebuild.
LisaMarie

LisaMarie



Nov 10 2009 8:18 PM

RIP Woodys lol
&hearts &hearts 2THEsTarSAndBaCK&hearts

Crystal Forand



Nov 9 2009 12:56 PM

you guys rock can't wait to see yall at the swamp next weekend!!
Eileen

Eileen



Nov 6 2009 8:39 AM

about damn time you come back to atlanta!
☆MARK☆ off tour for a few weeks

☆MARK☆ off tour for a few weeks



Nov 3 2009 12:36 PM

hey guys you be safe out there.
mark
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Nov 3 2009 12:36 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD AND HOPE YOU HAVE A ROCKIN WEEK!!! 
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Nov 2 2009 9:25 PM

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