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THE LIVES AND VENTURES OF A BAND CALLED 100 MONKEYS: A WEEKLY UPDATE IN WORDS

BRADEN BELL

1/17 – 1/23 2010

SUNDAY

It was for good reasons that the 100 Monkeys wanted the company of a writer for the duration of their travels. Their constant movement across this country and Canada entails much more than an hour or two onstage anywhere between New Jersey and Las Vegas, Nevada. There are experiences to be had and lessons to be learned on the road, en-route to Elsewhere.There is much to document and record, and for that purpose this writer is a hired hand of sorts with the goal to make permanent on paper, the curiosities, obscurities and even routine happenings with regard to 100 Monkeys in motion and activity. This writer and company has sat brooding and proud more than once at the intersection of Crossroads and Main, eager to make the fateful decision to either turn back or push forward to the next town; the next venue; the next experience. Concerning the band itself, there is simply too much momentum and therefore no sense in letting things like exhaustion or Northern California snowstorm quell the collective idea that music must be played, and it must be played often.

So when Canadian Border Patrol decided to politely postpone our entry into Vancouver, cautious laughter among band members reigned over bitterness or anxiety. Apparently, there was an anonymous tip forwarded to the border crossing intended to curb our entry which red-flagged the convoy and permitted the authorities to thoroughly examine the vehicles for supposed paraphernalia. Of course, the charge upturned no such evidence and did nothing but impose a slight frustration among the band and crew. But such is an example of a roadblock incurred by circumstance. The band made their first show of the evening on time, however, and had retained a story to tell their peers at Neptoon Records where their first set was to be played.

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We’re pleased to unveil our latest music video for “Ugly Girl,” produced by David Monaco, directed by William Schmidt. Enjoy!

100 Monkeys’ anticipated album Grape is available for pre-sale now, exclusively through the Monkeymart! 14 tracks of monkey goodness will be coming your way in late November. Order yours now to ensure you are first to taste the delicious GRAPE! Click here to go to Monkeymart.

Monkey on!

We have an exclusive opportunity for 2 lucky fans to attend a meet & greet with Jackson Rathbone and the 100 Monkeys! The winners will receive two tickets to the show on September 12th, backstage passes and have a meet & greet!!! To enter send only your name, address, phone number and email to JacksonContest@gmail.com ONE ENTRY PER PERSON! TRAVEL NOT INCLUDED!

Come unwind with a bloody mary and 100 Monkeys at The Scene in Glendale, CA.
Please note, this is a 21+ show.

If you were around earlier this year for our first concert in Vancouver, you know that this show is going to jump off.

Everyone and their mother is going to be here. If you want to see us in a cool place, this is it. The Rickshaw is a an old Chinese theatre that was recently converted into a LIVE music venue.

You’ll also be happy to know that we’re bringing back Thee Manipulators to open the show for us. These guys are just wrapping up their own tour and will be rested and ready to rumble.

So call your friends and tell them what’s what. This is an all ages show.

Tickets available here