In their relatively short 7 year existence, Ottawa, Canada-based MonkeyJunk has cultivated a unique blend of SWAMP ROOTS ROCK. Their extensive touring has helped to develop a notable fan base across Canada, the US and Europe. Tony D plays guitar; Steve Marriner sings, plays baritone guitar and harmonica; Matt Sobb plays drums.
They have been rewarded for their hard work with many awards including:
2014 Canadian Independent Music Award – Blues Artist/Group of the Year
2014 Juno Award nominee – Blues Album of the Year
2012 Juno Award winner – Blues Album of the Year
2008-2013 – 20 Maple Blues Awards
2010 Canadian Independent Music Award – Blues Artist/Group of the Year
2010 Blues Music Award (USA) – Best New Artist Debut
“The name MonkeyJunk comes from Son House, who once said ‘I’m talking about the blues, I ain’t talking ’bout no monkeyjunk.’ But I am going to talk about MonkeyJunk – they are brilliant and have produced one of the best albums I have heard in a long time…; Ten tracks that prove that this Canadian band is here to stay. And as Son House would have said if he had seen these boys: ‘I’m talking ’bout the blues, I’m talking about MonkeyJunk!'” – Bob Boncey, Blues Matters (UK)
“The Sultans of Swamp R&B” – William Shatner
“MonkeyJunk are keeping the spirits of Muddy Waters and the other roots giants alive with their own unique brand of music. Check it out – you won’t be disappointed.” -David Wilcox
Watch the video at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=99pIsDFDhGI
With Special Guest: CrisSingerBand
Mark Crissinger performs an average of a hundred and twenty shows a year in Canada. He has been playing in pubs and clubs festivals and fairs since 1987 and continues to tour through BC,AB,ON,QC,NB,NS. He has four cd's to his credit. His solo show combines stellar acoustic guitar playing with a few harmonica solos and soulful vocals.
=0D=0A=Watch the video at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Pqp8ReYJsUA
Tickets at the Port Theatre Box Office:
http://www.porttheatre.com/events/apr-2015/ottawa-monkeyjunk-wspecial-guest-mark-crissinger/