100 Monkeys 100 City tour is on the cards and Jackson himself said in a recent radio interview that the dates would be announced in about a month. So, keep your eyes peeled to 100 Monkeys Official Web Site for updates on the tour! Rumors are abound that some of the dates may include Europe but at the moment, its just speculation. We can only hope right?!
Vancouver Radio Interviews
Whilst in Vancouver, the band did several radio show appearances. You can listen to them by following these links:
What has Nashville got to do with European Monkey fans I hear you say?! Well, I myself am jumping on a plane and crossing the pond over to Nashville for the Weekend of 6th-8th November! Its a dream come true to finally see the band live rather than on you tube! I hope to have a great review to share with you and photos too upon my return!
I will be tweeting updates whilst away so make sure you follow the Monkey junkies on Twitter for the latest news!
A big thank you to Becky for taking the time to write this awesome review of her time in Dallas and to share her experience with everyone about the 100 Monkeys shows!
Hmm Monkey shows….here I was at a Twilight convention and the only thing on my mind? Monkey shows!! I was excited to be able to attend the guys performance at TwiCon. Knowing many of those in attendance would only be there because of Jackson it did my heart good to see how many Monkeys fans came out for the guys’ CD signing earlier in the day, sans Jackson. Yes some “fans” left but so many more stayed! The guys were all smiles when Johanna, Shelby, Debbie, new Monkey Fan Kim, and I got to the table! And I think I shocked Jerad a little – “Becky! You made it!” were the first words out of his mouth when he saw me.
So on to the show. Debbie and I did our thing for the Memorial while in line for the show. We found a lot of Junkies were among those that had never been to a show before which made us happy. So great to see the Junkie Nation out in force! After the usual long wait (we sat down in line around 5pm…doors opened at 830pm.) We were in! And to the front of the stage we went, to discover the “Volturi” Apparently those running the Con assumed there would be a crush to the stage once Jackson came on so they were a barrier between the fans and the stage. That’s something I’d never seen before. This must be a big show.
Estimates range from 700 to 1000 people descended on the ballroom that night to see the guys play. WOW. And the guys LOVED IT. There was a real energy about the crowd that night. We were treated to the Monkey Song complete with the rap, Smoke, Ugly Girl, Wasteland Too, and a newer version of Wings On Fire, with more accapella harmonies and Graupner playing airplane and flying around the huge stage. Jackson had a great time hoping around the drum stand and shaking it! LOL No improv for this crowd though.
After their set at the Con was over, the party moved to Poor David’s Pub. This is more like a normal Monkey venue – packed with people, a smaller space and stage. The bands felt right at home. TNR rocked it again with their set, though thankfully at both the Con show and PDP Jeremiah decided to keep those pants up!
It almost seemed like we’d had an intermission on the guys show – once they hit the stage it was as if no time had passed and they went right back to rocking the house. It was another all ages crowd but there were not as many younger fans in attendance, presumably due to the late hour. The guys didn’t start playing till about 12am.
Here we got a few more songs and some repeats, but that is never a bad thing with the Monkeys! Ugly Girl, Thank You Song, and an amazing Orson Brawl sung by Graupner! That had to be the best I have ever heard that song performed! Much to the delight of the crowd, Scott the Scientist was in attendance and joined the band on stage for an awesome rap. Graupner treated us to a Cover of the Rolling Stone’s Champagne and Reefer. We also had not one but two improvs at PDP – the first was Hot Dogs and the second was suggested by Jungle members Nikki and Franny in honor of another Jungle member, Holly. Holly was wonderful! Jackson to a cue from the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s and went with that as the theme for the song. Some sample lyrics –
Yes, I know you like all the finer things,
Sparkling necklaces and diamond rings
But I can only afford to bring you what an artist can bring!
A little love a little… company!
You know that’s my Holly girl…
she’ll deck the halls of the whole wide world
She is my Holly… girl…
She can deck the halls of this whole wide world
My little Holly… go… lightly
During one song Jerad really let loose on Annabelle. He was really feeling the vibe of the crowd and he just let it fly! Astounding! The end of the PDP show was a beautiful Ben Johnson singing Spencer Bell’s Twenty to One. Amazing to see that man perform and see him so intense and focused on the music.
Saturday held the Monkey’s other major show – the Palladium. Before hand they held a CD signing for the fans with many of the Twilighters in town in attendance. The band was gracious as always with the fans and there are reports Jackson was wearing a monkey on his hat? Oh to have been that monkey!
This was a huge venue. Big rock star stage, lights, smoke. Perfect place for the guys to let loose. They opened with the revamped Wings on Fire with Graupner once again flying around the stage, taking advantage of the wide open space. Fan faves Ugly Girl, Monkey Song, this time with the rap sung with a little assistance by the crowd, Smoke, and Grocery Store Song with No More were all performed. The band was joined on stage at this concert by the Stevedores Shawn Fernando, mostly backing up Uncle Larry but also hitting the keyboards and the glockenspiel. The last song brought TNR back onstage for Graupner signing Champagne and Reefer.
Well we THOUGHT that was the last song….but the guys being the cheeky monkeys they are did an encore! New Monkey trick! After a little bit of a wait, with the guys came back out for an encore of Junkie for the lucky few that had actually stayed or were slow to leave. The weekend was just one great monkeyparty! They guys really rocked the shows and seemed to have a better time than usual up there on stage delighting the crowd. I am very glad I was able to get to Dallas to engage in all the Monkey activates – 2 CD signings, 3 shows, and getting to hang out at the Monkey’s merch table with Lydia, Heather, Vi, and Tim telling everyone about this amazing group of guys called 100 Monkeys!
