Win a Epiphone Guitar -AUTOGRAPHED BY 100 MONKEYS and THE BLACK CROWES

Indie Music Cares and the Fender Music Foundation have partnered to make the first annual even more awesome! (Is that ever possible at this point?)

Thanks to the generosity of the Fender Music Foundation, one *very* lucky fan will have a chance to win an autographed Tobacco Burst Epiphone Junior model Les Paul guitar.  This guitar was signed by Ben Graupner, Jackson Rathbone, Jerad Anderson, Ben Johnson, and M. Lawrence Abrams on June 19, 2011.  ”100 Monkeys Love” is written on the guitar as well.  Chris Robinson and one other member from The Black Crowes also signed the guitar.

• Guitar is in mint condition and comes with a protective gig bag.
• 100 Monkeys signed the guitar just before this performance: http://www.fender.com/features/100monkeys.The Black Crowes signed the guitar just before this performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7UEzL-6PgU;
• Certificate of authenticity will be provided by the Fender Music Foundation.

Winner is responsible for shipping/packaging/insurance charges, and may choose desired shipping service.

Disclaimer - The picture may not reflect the actual guitar being offered.

Source: Indie Music Cares

Well I'll be a Monkey's Uncle and then some!

You might recognize this handsome, talented, and suave man, but just in case you don't....Let me introduce you to M. Lawrence Abrams.  He is a percussionist, plays the bass, saxophone and the flute.  Sometimes more than one at at time as the picture attests.

Mr. Abrams, aka Uncle Larry, spent a few years with a wonderful band know as 100 Monkeys, but sadly they are no more.   He is now working on a project called Universal Love, or UL if you are in to that whole brevity thing, a jazz project in association with Repro-DuctionsLLC.  He has also been associate with a quasi-mythical band called The Gentle Giants.   

M. Lawrence Abrams can be seen at the Indie Music Cares Benefit for Children of the Night as one of the featured performers.  He is delighted to be able to lend his love and talent for such a good cause.  Come on out to visit your Uncle!  

Source: Indie Music Cares

Happy 17th Birthday Gus!

Credit: http://unofficial100monkeysfans.com/

Fans of the band 100 Monkeys may remember their iconic traveling companion, the incredibly handsome, Gus.  Gus celebrated his seventeenth birthday yesterday!  So awesome. 

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If you have a moment, please swing by Scott Coslette's (Gus' human) FaceBook or Twitter to wish them both a great day!

Band Review: Climb The Bell Tower

It’s safe to say opening acts aren’t always enjoyed when going to see our favorite bands in concert.

Well, there’s this tiny band, maybe you’ve heard of them, called the 100 Monkeys who are currently on tour with three other amazing bands: The Kissing Club, The Bleeding Horse Express and, my new favorite, Climb the Bell Tower. The band consists of Patrick on the guitar, Lauren on the bass and Richard on drums, with all of them making a contribution to vocals. These Florida natives definitely know how to rock. With their profound lyrics and classic punk-rock sound, it was hard for me not to enjoy the show they put on. They were so great, I immediately hit up the merchandise stand to buy their latest self-titled EP, introduced myself to the band and begged them to come back to my hometown as soon as they had the opportunity.

Now, to give you an idea of their sound—let’s picture Jimmy Eat World, New Found Glory and The Get Up kids all mashed into one. Some songs you should check out are Live Forever, I Try, Tell Me Everything and Everyone Can See. I only had the privilege of meeting Patrick and Lauren (they also happen to be recently married, a warm congratulations goes out to them if they’re reading this) who proceeded to give me a little more information about their background and how often they get to visit our hometown, Florida.

 

They’ve had the opportunity to tour with the 100 Monkeys which, I think, has given them a chance to showcase their music to a lot of people. We’ll close it off by saying that they’ve definitely gained a new fan in me (and hopefully, you too). Be sure to check out their music on iTunes, ‘Like’ their Facebook page and follow them on Twitter! If you happen to still be on the MySpace trip, they have one of those too! I wish the best of luck to this incredible band and hope to see them live again soon. 
 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/climbthebelltower

Twitter: @climbbelltower

YouTube: www.youtube.com/climbthebelltower

MySpace:  www.myspace.com/climbthebelltower

Review by AOD staff member Cachie and pictures courtesy of Jessica Martinez

100 Monkeys Embark on Winter Tour

100 Monkeys are set to embark on a tour that runs through the end of December into early January and are offering special packages that are available for purchase for their fans. They have a select few packages left and wouldn't want anyone to miss out on the chance to spend New Years Eve with the band at their show at Emo's Alternate Lounge in Austin, Texas. The band also has a special deal with Starwood Hotels to provide reduced price hotel rooms for fans who are attending 100 Monkeys shows.

Here is some helpful information about the tour and hotel packages:

DECEMBER 26, 2010 8:30P
The Earl, Atlanta, GA
Hotel: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/100monkeys

DECEMBER 27, 2010 7P
WorkPlay Theatre, Birmingham, AL
Hotel: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/100monkeys

DECEMBER 28, 2010 7P
The Parish @ House of Blues, New Orleans, LA
Hotel: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/100monkeys

DECEMBER 29, 2010 8P
Warehouse Live Studio, Houston, TX
Hotel: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/100monkeys

DECEMBER 30, 2010 7:30P
The Loft, Dallas, TX
Hotel: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/100monkeys

DECEMBER 31, 2010
Emo's Alternative Lounge, Austin, TX
VIP PACKAGE - SOLD OUT

Standard Packages: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=1010076955&key=48769

PACKAGE: Hotel package includes 2 tickets to the show, early entry to the concert, signed 8x10 photo, signed Live and Kicking Part Two DVD, and champagne toast at midnight.

JANUARY 1, 2011 8P
Smokin Aces, Mission, TX
NO HOST HOTEL

JANUARY 2, 2011 4P
White Rabbit, San Antonio, TX
Hotel: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1010218342&key=40E5