Spencer Bell was a remarkable artist and lyricist who sadly passed away in December 2006 of Adrenal cancer. His artistic legacy lives on through his friends and family at Spencer Bell Memorial

Thanks to the hard work of Angie, Regina and Barbara, there is a brand new website dedicated to the amazing Spencer Bell for all those in Europe to enjoy. The site contains text and lyrics translated into both German and French.

Please take some time to visit the new site at Spencer Bell Memorial Europe and enjoy all things Spencer!

Do you want to win a trip to see 100 Monkeys play live?

Want to meet Ben Graupner, Ben Johnson, Jackson Rathbone, Jerad Anderson, and Uncle Larry?

Here is your chance!! ASCC Now is running a contest for the best fan art.  Go to http://www.spencerbellmemorial.com and listen to Spencer Bell’s amazing music. Create an original piece of art based on one of Spencer Bell’s songs. Send that art in with the application you can find on www.asccnow.com and a $25 application fee.

The top ten finalists will be chosen by a panel of judges and displayed on this site. Popular vote will determine the winner. The winner will receive roundtrip airfare and a ticket to attend one of the 100 Monkey concerts in November (TBD).

Contest is limited to US residents only. Contest is now open! Go to http://www.asccnow.com for details.

And……There is also a contest for overseas fans to win 100 Monkeys Merch too!

Want to win some unique items signed by 100 Monkeys?

Want 100 Monkeys to see your artwork?

Here is your chance!! ASCC Now is running a contest for the best fan art. Go to http://www.spencerbellmemorial.com and listen to Spencer Bell’s amazing music. Create an original piece of art based on one of Spencer Bell’s songs. Send that art in with the application you can find on www.asccnow.com and a $10 application fee. The top ten finalists will be chosen by a panel of judges and displayed on this site. Popular vote will determine the winner. The winner will receive a gift basket of Spencer Bell and autographed 100 Monkeys items and a personalized thank you card.

Contest is limited to non-US residents only. Contest is now open! Go to http://www.asccnow.com/ for details.

Not only did Theresa provide us with some amazing photos from Lucky Strike, she has also written this review of her experience from the Spencer Bell Legacy Show to share with everyone!  Thanks T!

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The Spencer Bell Legacy Shows were AMAZING.  And when I say amazing, I mean these shows truly topped the show I got to experience in February.

The whole afternoon started around two when the doors opened.  It was nice to be back in Callahan’s knowing the treat we were about to get, but not knowing how special an event it was going to be.

First and foremost, Bill Bell came out do the amazing introduction, and welcome everyone and thank us all for attending the event to celebrate the life of his son, Spencer.

Next came Johanna and Shannon to talk to us about the wonderful raffles that were being held to raise money for the legacy and things of that nature.

Next came the wonderful and saddening Tourist Tribute to Spencer Bell.  It’s a beautiful video that will leave not a dry eye in the house.

Then came the most wonderful band I’ve seen to date (sorry my 100 Monkeys, I do love you, but I think these guys stole my heart.)  The Stevedores took the stage and the whole show blew me away.  I’ve owned a copy of  Tamuawok for quite sometime now, but nothing I could ever dream of could have prepared me for the show that those four men put on for us.  They played a variety of songs from Advice to Thunderdome, Fearful to Hardwired, Top Hat Big Hands to I Heard It On The Radio.  I was blown away by their set.

Up next came The Tin Tin Can.  A wonderful set which included Animal Bones and Arkansas among others.  As well as Billy Jean, by Spencer Bell, a beautiful cover that rocked as much as the original.  They are truly an amazing group worth checking out.

Next we were all treated to a short set done by Dan Graupner (Aka Mr. Orson Brawl).  He played three songs, including a song in the works called Little French Shoes, and told us short but cute stories of his times with Spencer.  A wonderful addition to the wonderful music.

Last but not least came the 100 Monkeys.  They rocked it nice like with a very energized set with songs ranging from Ugly Girl to Looker and Smoke to Arizona, and a hauntingly beautiful cover of Spencer Bell’s Violin.  And no Monkey set would be complete without The Monkey Song.

The guys wrapped their set and Mr. Bell very kindly asked everyone to take a place in line to give them a chance to straighten up the bar a little and have a short break before the next set.

The second show was as amazing as the first if not better.  Actually I will say it was better.  While we were treated with another healthy dose of the Stevedores, Dan Graupner, The Tin Tin Can and the 100 Monkeys, we were also treated to some Drew and The Medicinal Pen.  Fantastic band.  Seriously.  Their amazing set was wrapped with an awesome and quite tearful rendition of Spencer Bell’s Dandelions.  Seriously AMAZING!

On top to the wonderful musical styling of Drew, we got to participate in a lovely toast done by all the bands as well as an extended version of Thunderdome after the 100 Monkeys set was complete.  An amazing thing to watch, all of Spencer’s friends and family rockin out on stage to an amazing song.

Lucky Strike the next afternoon was a continuation of showing the love to Spencer, as we were all very excited to see Drew, The Stevedores and the 100 Monkeys again.

I will give mad love where it is due, when I say Ben Johnson made this weekend of shows amazing.  Please don’t get me wrong when I say that every band that we got to see was amazing, but the man played 6 sets in two days time.  I’m amazed he was still standing to play The Monkey Song at the end of the Lucky Strike set.  His voice was gone, but to be able to sing that song back to them, and when I say them, I mean to the guys in all the bands as well as Spencer’s friends that were in attendance, is a moment I will never forget.  As is the awesome improve done by Jerad and Dan, and Jerad taking lead vocals on an awesome rendition on Thank You.

My highlights of the whole weekend?  Really meeting the Bells, Top Hat Big Hands and I Heard It On The Radio Station, Arkansas and Billy Jean, Dandelions, An improv about some chick named Theresa, stories about Spencer, Little Black Dog, Thank You (which can never be said enough), and seeing many old friends, and making many new friends.  Seeing the bond that one person can build even in death, and the love for that one person from friends and family and strangers.

Thank you Spencer Bell.

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With the Spencer Bell Legacy just one week away on 15th August @ Callahans, here at the 100 Monkeys European Fan Base, we wanted to remind everyone about the amazing Spencer Bell.

A uniquely talented artist, singer and songwriter who sadly passed away from Adrenal Cancer in December 2006.

However, his artistic legacy lives on through his family, friends and fans at www.Spencerbellmemorial.com.

The latest album ‘Live and Wasted‘ has just been released and is available HERE. You get a free ‘The music lives on‘ cause bracelet with every purchase.

What are you waiting for? Go check it out now!

Tickets are now available for the Spencer Bell Legacy Project Concert. Performances by 100 Monkeys, Tin Tin Can, Stevedores and Drew and the Medicinal Pen.

You can purchase your tickets from Callahans’s for $15.00. When you buy tickets that there is a special package for sale: Ticket, Tee Shirt, Live & Wasted CD and a Cause bracelet for one lower price.

For those of you that are not able to attend the show in person, there will be a live feed that we will give more info on nearer the time.

For more information on the show or Spencer Bell, visit Spencer Bell Memorial

Update:

Dan Graupner, Spencer’s best friend at Interlochen will also be playing a few songs at the show!