Four CDs released since 2004 with Sonic Wave International.

A Grammy consideration in 2005 for "Best Rock Performance".

Myspace Hall of Fame award winner for "BEST NEW INTERNATIONAL BAND" for the "MYSPACE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2010".

Music featured in the television series "The Drive TV", a reality show documenting the travels of four friends across the Americas.

Countless live performances since its inception.

Monkeysoop forges a sound that you have to hear to believe. Neoclassical, progressive, experimental . . . you decide.

Monkeysoop is signed with Sonic Wave International and has released four CDs internationally -- EXPERIMETAL, NUNS' NIGHT OUT, COUNTERCLOCKWISE, and MONKEYSOOP. The group is sponsored by Analysis-Plus, Inc,, GuitarHeads Pickups, Lawson Guitars, Curt Mangan, Fast Axe, Coffin Case, Star Access Entertainment, Furman, and Fluff TV.

Monkeysoop is honored to have played several shows with GREEN JELLY, LILLIAN AXE, THE RADIOACTIVE CHICKEN HEADS, ROSEMARY'S BILLYGOAT, MOBILE DEATHCAMP, THE BULLET BOYS, BANG TANGO, PHANTOM X, and MANI SIERRA.

Monkeysoop has also opened for acts like LIZZY BORDEN, LA GUNS, LOUDNESS, FOGHAT, LORDI, FEAR, D.I., TOTAL CHAOS, AGENT ORANGE, PASADENA NAPALM DIVISION, BILLY JOE SHAVER, STOLEN BABIES, JOEY BELLADONNA, MOLLY HATCHET, GRAND FUNK RALIROAD, JOHNNY WINTER, THREE DOG NIGHT, THE GUESS WHO, THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND, and BIG BROTHER HOLDING COMPANY.

Monkeysoop is moved to lend support to the American Heart Association after losing several loved ones to heart failure. A percentage of the CD sales go to benefit the American Heart Association - San Antonio Division.

The band Monkeysoop is primarily Jerry Connor, writer and guitarist, and Erica Missey, bassist and drummer. The band has had many different musicians play with them on stage and in the studio since its inception.

Jerry's obsession with guitar began on South Padre Island, Texas, where he would play along to the music of popular artists on the radio as a teenager. After years working in various bands, his world turned upside down when a fateful accident severely injured his left hand. After two surgeries and many doctors and therapists telling him he would never play guitar again, Jerry studied music theory and composition at the University of Texas Pan American in hopes of becoming a composer.

Ultimately determined to follow his dream of being a noted guitarist, Jerry rehabilitated his hand through years of tedious practice and was able to incorporate his musical education into his style of playing, writing, and teaching others. After playing and recording across the country with various bands, he settled in San Antonio and started writing the music that makes up the Monkeysoop sound.

Erica Missey -- bass & drums

Erica was lured into the world of music by her grandfather and uncle, who played guitar in many different bands throughout her childhood. She started her own music education on french horn and trumpet when she was 11. Erica continued to play trumpet throughout high school and college, then threw herself into her life-long love of drawing with careers in film animation, illustration, and caricature.

Over the next several years, the urge to play live music became irresistible. She finally purchased a bass guitar and began teaching herself to play. In 2002, she met Jerry Connor and joined with him to form Monkeysoop. After years of playing bass for the band, in 2010, Erica shifted her focus to become Monkeysoop's drummer.

Sanford Rogers-- bass (live)

Sanford Rogers is a former military brat and has lived in various countries throughout the western hemisphere. He started learning to play the guitar in 1984 and continues learning. In 1992, upon moving to San Antonio, Sanford became involved in the local music scene and has played in various groups serving as either the guitar or bass player. Aside from creating infectious grooves, Sanford is also a certified hypnotist and provides help to people in need of a change.

Monkeysoop has had the privilege of working with these musicians over the years: Mark (Baum) Baumgartner, Steve Lewis, Adam Stafford, Joel Vasquez, Oscar Laun, Craig McIntyre, Paul Wiesehan, Marty Guerra, Robert Weathers, Mani Sierra, Charlie Ybarra, Darren Stansbury, Justin Werner, Hector Cavazos, Xavier Gonzalez, John Jones, Jerry Gonzalez, Jack Johnson, Ray Calderon, Jerry Pound, Mike Mayorga, Mike Garcia, Mark Turner, Jenny Jones, Mike Gentz, Chata Benning, Daryl Vandross, and Amanda Garcia.