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| FACT SHEET ARTIST MANAGER: Jerry Connor * (210) 259-9784 * email:monkeysoop@hotmail.com * www.monkeysoop.com * myspace.com/monkeysoop * facebook.com/monkeysoop * Mailing address: MONKEYSOOP, c/o Erica Missey, PO BOX 33784, San Antonio, TX 78265-3784 BAND
MEMBERS: SPONSORS BAND BIOGRAPHY OCTOBER 2011 - Monkeysoop is proud to have guest artists Michael Angelo Batio and Terry Bozzio featured on their upcoming release, EXPERIMETAL II! In August, 2011, members of Monkeysoop were proud to play as the band Green Jello (Jelly) for Bill Manspeaker, founder and singer, for three Texas dates in Ft. Worth, San Angelo, and El Paso. As of June 2011, Monkeysoop returned to the studio to begin recording on EXPERIMETAL II, to be released this fall through Sonic Wave International.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 international -- 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. Jerry Connor -- guitar -- 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 -- live bass -- 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.
2010 – EXPERIMETAL – 6-track CD released May 2010 through Sonic Wave International, Inc. – Executive Producer Anand Bhatt Review about EXPERIMETAL "Instrumental RUSH on steroids" -- Strutter'Zine, the Netherlands 2008 – NUNS’ NIGHT OUT – 14-track CD released Dec. 2008 through Sonic Wave International, Inc. – Executive Producer Anand Bhatt
2007 – COUNTERCLOCKWISE – 14-track CD released through Sonic Wave International, Inc. in January, 2007 – Executive Producer Anand Bhatt Reviews about COUNTERCLOCKWISE "Instrumental Progressive Rock with roots deeply in the 70s, very much guitar based and quite complicated at times . . . the 3-piece band is surely influenced by RUSH, but yet have an own identity . . . it’s a sort of trip or adventure from start to finish with all the tracks forming one big track together. Fans of instrumental progrock should check this out . . . " Strutter’Zine, the Netherlands 2004 – Self-titled MONKEYSOOP – 12-track CD released through Sonic Wave International, Inc. in July 2004 – Executive Producer Anand Bhatt. – Grammy Consideration in 2005 for “Best Rock Performance” for the song Fairdale. Reviews about MONKEYSOOP
10/2011 - Monkeysoop confirmed that guest artists Michael Angelo Batio and Terry Bozzio will be appearing on their upcoming release, EXPERIMETAL II. 10/12/11 - Monkeysoop opened for the infamous Bang Tango in San Antonio as part of the 22 year anniversary. 8/2011 - Monkeysoop band members had the honor of going on the road as the band Green Jelly for three Texas dates. 5/28/11– Monkeysoop opened for Japan's rock heroes, LOUDNESS, at the legendary Randy's Ballroom in San Antonio, TX. 5/1/10– Monkeysoop received the MYSPACE HALL OF FAME AWARD for "BEST NEW INTERNATIONAL BAND" for the "MYSPACE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2010"! Other 2010 honorees include the Scorpions, Fleetwood Mac, and Earth Wind & Fire. 3/13/10 – Monkeysoop played at 16 Degrees XSW, opening for Bang Tango and Adrenaline Factor. 8/21/09 – Monkeysoop opened for the San Antonio Silver Stars Basketball team game against the LA Sparks. 8/14/09 – Monkeysoop performed at the 2009 Southern California Punk Invasion Festival in San Antonio, opening for Fear, D.I., Agent Orange, Total Chaos, & Pasadena Napalm Division. 6/19/09 – Monkeysoop opened for the touring band Lillian Axe for a second time. 5/23/09 – Monkeysoop opened for the touring band Mobile Deathcamp for a second time. 4/20/09 – Monkeysoop, upon invitation by the McNay Museum, performed on parade barge in the Texas Cavaliers’ River Parade as part of the annual San Antonio FIESTA Celebration. Parade was broadcasted live on on San Antonio Television and viewed on-site by 250,000 spectators. 2/19/09 – 2/22/09 – Monkeysoop toured southwest states in support the “Nuns’ Night Out” with shows in Phoenix, Hollywood, El Paso, and San Antonio. 1/14/09 - Monkeysoop opened for the San Antonio Spurs Basketball team game against the LA Lakers. 11/29/08 - Monkeysoop opened for the San Antonio Rampage Ice Hockey team game against the Houston Aeros. 11/15/08 & 11/17/08 – Monkeysoop opened for the Hollywood Freakshow (consisting of Green Jelly, Rosemary’s Billygoat, and Radioactive Chicken Heads) in San Antonio and Corpus Christi, Texas. 11/9/08 – Monkeysoop opened for Lordi, Lizzy Borden, and Stolen Babies at the White Rabbit in San Antonio, Texas. 10/12/08 – Monkeysoop headlined the 6th Annual Double Fisted Mega Music Festival consisting of 20 + San Antonio bands. 7/25/08 – Monkeysoop performed at the Hollywood Freakshow in Houston at the Meridian, opening for Green Jelly and Mobile Deathcamp. 6/13/08 – Monkeysoop performed a show at the 2008 ROT Rally in Austin, Texas – on the bill with Johnny Winter, Canned Heat, Molly Hatchet, The Charlie Daniels Band, Three Dog Night, and Big Brother Holding Company. 4/26/08 – Monkeysoop opened for Joey Belladonna of Anthrax at Fiestapalooza 2008 in San Antonio, Texas. 4/21/08 – Monkeysoop, upon invitation by the Witte Museum, performed on parade barge in the Texas Cavaliers’ River Parade as part of the annual San Antonio FIESTA Celebration. Parade was broadcasted live on San Antonio Television and viewed on-site by 250,000 spectators. 2/22/08 – Monkeysoop opened for LA Guns at Tiffany’s Billiards in San Antonio, Texas. 10/7/07 – Monkeysoop opened for Lillian Axe at the Atomix in San Antonio, Texas. 5/31/07 & 6/2/07 – Monkeysoop performed two shows at the 2007 ROT Rally in Austin, Texas – on the bill with Foghat, Grand Funk Railroad, and The Guess Who. 4/23/07 – Monkeysoop, upon invitation by the McNay Art Museum, performed on their 1st-ever parade barge in the Texas Cavaliers’ River Parade as part of the annual San Antonio FIESTA Celebration. Parade was broadcasted live on San Antonio Television and viewed on-site by 250,000 spectators. 4/14/07 - Monkeysoop played
as an opening act for a special, state-side 8/19/05 – Monkeysoop was interviewed and performed on San Antonio morning television show, GREAT DAY SA. 4/15/05 – Monkeysoop was interviewed and played on the air on KSYM 90.1 FM San Antonio with Russ Huff from 1-3 in the afternoon. LIVE
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TX: VENUES PLAYED IN HELOTES,
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