Old-Time Music, Bluegrass, Classic Country, Alternative Country, Punk
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Uncle Monk performing at Honky Tonk House Concerts on November 15, 2008.
Uncle Monk is an indie-acoustic duo featuring Tommy Ramone on vocals, mandolin, guitar, banjo and dobro, and Claudia Tienan on vocals, guitar and bass. Uncle Monk's music is rooted in old-time and bluegrass influences. To this mix they have added unique musical textures to create a sound with a new sensibility.
Tommy Ramone began his musical career as Tom Erdelyi an engineer at the Record Plant recording studios. In the musical doldrums of the 70's he, along with the great Johnny, Joey and Dee Dee Ramone, formed the rock group Ramones and participated in the birth of New Wave, Punk Rock, and Alternative music. As manager, producer and drummer for the band, Tommy Ramone helped create the sound, style and ideology for what was to become modern rock. Claudia Tienan, formerly with the group The Simplistics, is a partner with Tommy Ramone in Uncle Monk. Her penetrating lyrics and haunting vocals add facets and dimension to the songs. The music of the two artist complement each other. There is a Yin and Yang sensibility at work, a touch of light and dark, of bitter and sweet. ***************************************************************
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UNCLE MONK "LONG GONE" ON WOODSONGS OLD-TIME RADIO HOUR 439
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Uncle Monk "Long Journey Home" on Mark Kostabi's "Title This" TV show
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Uncle Monk "Mr. Endicott" on Mark Kostabi's "Title This" TV show
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I dont know how Punk rock this is but hah for one of my computer classes for school we had to do this movie maker thing with Pictures. So of course I used the pictures of when you came to Kansas City last year haha and you know how good it feels for me 16 almost 17 to rub that in kids faces ha your the greatest Tommy. I will never forget you wishing me a happy birthday on stage best day of my life to meet such a Punk Icon like yourself Have your autograph stuff hung up for everybody to see. Also Happy Birthday to the Late Joey Ramone.
P.S hah Feel free to stop into kansas again anytime Gabba Gabba Hey!
It was really nice to see you live. Your music puts a smile on my face. I was in the front row singing along. I am really glad you guys got to make it for Joey Ramone's Birthday Bash.
Howzit Tommy and it was great hearing from you this morning :) Sorry you weren't there at Arturo's loft the night I crashed there with the other members of Ramones ha ha. Also, it is great news that UNCLE MONK will be playing Cantab Lounge on June 30. I will plan to be there for your show and I'm looking forward to seeing you again after all these years.
My band will be playing Cantab on June 13 but we will be downstairs in Club Bohemia (fondly known as "The Little Rat" Cheers to you Tommy! ~ your friend Richard
