Jazz - Guitar, vocals...
Jamie Linhart - Drums, vocals...
Erik Yurkovich - Lead vocals...
Jim Holland - Guitar, bass, vocals...
Steve Linhart - Bass, guitar, vocals...
Sean Nestor - Guitar, vocals
Influences
The Replacements...The Cure...The Violent Femmes...Jane's Addiction...Cheap Trick...Steve Vai...the Cars...The Muffs...The Ramones...Lenny and The Squigtones...The Kinks...Thin Lizzy...Cliff Richards...Motorhead...The Waterboys...Sammy Curr...Ani Difranco...Vivvian, Neil, (P)Rick, and Mike...John Denver...Barbie Bones...Vain...Bad News...Caroline's Spine...The Ventures...NOFX...Jerry Vale...Fields Of The Nephilim...Screeching Weasel...The Queers...Benny Hill...Stevie Ray Vaughn...W.A.S.P....Bad Religion...Chris Isaak...Stryper...Blondie...Chris Burke...Man Or Astroman...David Bowie...George Lucas...Joe Walsh...Motley Crue...Jimi Hendrix...Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari...Van Halen...Ratt...Los Straightjackets...Corky and The Juicepigs...Stray Cats...Pat Benatar...Henweigh...The Knack...Coup De Gras...Los Lonely Boys...TNT...William Hung...Kenny Rogers...
The Monophonic's origin actually goes back as far as late 1986, when a band of young upstarts, going by the name "Animal", began making rounds in the local Pittsburgh music scene, as a heavy metal act. Within that band were Jamie Linhart on drums, and Jim Holland on guitar. By January of 1989, under the new name "Sunset Strip", Jazz was introduced to the lineup, and, eventually Jamie's brother, Steve, was brought in to fill a vacated position. The band formed a strong following, playing the local scene, as well as opening up for national acts, such as Trixter, Quiet Riot, and Saigon Kick. Over time, however, the band lineup slowly dissolved, and members went on about their personal lives.
Fast forward 15 years: After over a decade of experience, touring across the United States with his own music group, September's Child, becoming a strong force in the Minneapolis music scene, and joining Columbia Record's very own act, Fat Tuesday, Jazz decided to make a change of things, and moved back to the Pittsburgh area, whereupon, he made a phone call to Jim, who had been keeping himself busy, musically, with his own group, Nevermore, playing the tri-state area, and opening up for acts such as Quiet Riot, Ace Frehley, and Rick Derringer. Before the moving boxes can be unpacked, Jazz and Jim were already writing songs, and laying down tracks. It wasn't long before they realized what they had was something special and wanted to complete a band lineup. Jim suggested the most logical solution: Contact the brothers Linhart, and see if they were interested. Not only were Jamie and Steve available, but they were quite receptive to the idea. Once all four got together, Jamie on drums, Steve on bass, and Jazz and Jim on guitars, it is almost as if time never passed. Erik Yurkovich puts the final, polished touches on the band, as lead singer. Together, with decades of combined experience, a wide variety of influences, natural talents, and a strong friendship bond, you have The Monophonics...........................................................................
Hello Jim and the boys of Monophonics, Thanks for those kind words on Bethany's blog and we're just plugging away at this rock-n-roll thing. You know how it goes, it sucks but such is life. I think everyone is going to miss Bethany but hopefully we'll be back out and about tearing up the burg soon. We'll keep you posted. Talk to you guys and thanks again. Greg from RZ
Paul don't eat that sour sausage.... One ball gall.. he's only got one testicle!!!! Mindy Cohen, she's so FAT! Star wars is my favorite movie of all time.. Don't walk up icy steps wearing skis.... Your so cruel to me.... My scra-ro-dom....
Dear Mr Jazz, why the hell is there not a septembers child page? just to hear when im with her I think of u...that was a kick ass song. Great music on here from u guys as well.
Hey guys...fantastic show last night! We had a great time...sorry we had to leave so soon after the show. Looking forward to making it to another one. (P.S. The clock is going in my office) :)
Hey Guys, Really enjoyed the show and loving the CD. Sharron says she dug the Duran Duran cover. We should get together and jam out and about sometime. Talk to you all later
You guys played such a fun, lively set tonight! It felt great to get out of the house and hear some fun, upbeat music. it was rockin. thanks for the good time.
