Tiffiny from Whattheruckas.com recently met the band and had the chance to interview them before the show at The Marquis Theater in Denver on 13th January. Here’s what the band had to say:
How would you describe 100 Monkeys to someone who has never heard of you? Ben G.: We’ve been asking on our website and someone described us as “rockapaloozical,” which I thought was pretty accurate.
What experience would you like people to come away from a 100 Monkeys show with? Ben G.: An extremely good time. If we can inspire someone to create their own artwork, that’s probably the greatest thing we could ever have someone leave a show with: inspiration.
What is your favorite part of a live performance? Ben G.: Just being able to interact with fans. We make up a song or a few songs every show. Getting a suggestion from the audience and making something right in front of people like that is one of the best parts because it’s always fresh and always new. It’s always great to play a song that people have been wanting to hear all day long. When you play it, everyone has such a great time. The giant dancing banana is also a perk.
Well, I can’t imagine that not being anybody’s favorite part. Ben G.: Yeah, it’s not often that you get to dance with a gigantic banana.
No, not every day. What is your favorite part of touring? Ben G.: All the parts of touring are kind of my favorite parts of life. I like driving, I like playing rock and roll, and I like traveling and seeing new places– it’s kind of a mixture of all those wonderful things. I don’t know if I could pick a favorite.
Is there anywhere in particular that you’re looking forward to seeing? Ben G.: Well, definitely places we haven’t been. Like Tulsa. None of us had ever been to Tulsa, Oklahoma before. We just had a great time there. I know I’ve been to Denver and Denver’s awesome, so I’m looking forward to going there. All these new cities and new places are what I’m looking forward to the most.
What’s next musically for you guys? Ben G.: We’re working on a project in February that we’ll be announcing pretty soon. Then we’re starting a tour again in March. We’re all going to head up to the Spencer Bell benefit on April 24th.
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Make sure to check out the Photos from the show too here:
100 Monkeys photos from Marquis Theater
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