Sunday July 12th Monkey Junk makes a rare northern Ontario appearance at The Lavigne Tavern
In their relatively short 7 year existence, Ottawa, Canada-based MonkeyJunk has cultivated a unique blend of SWAMP ROOTS ROCK. Their extensive touring has helped to develop a notable fan base across Canada, the US and Europe. Tony D plays guitar; Steve Marriner sings, plays baritone guitar and harmonica; Matt Sobb plays drums.
They have been rewarded for their hard work with many awards including:
2014 Canadian Independent Music Award – Blues Artist/Group of the Year
2014 Juno Award nominee – Blues Album of the Year
2012 Juno Award winner – Blues Album of the Year
2008-2013 – 20 Maple Blues Awards
2010 Canadian Independent Music Award – Blues Artist/Group of the Year
2010 Blues Music Award (USA) – Best New Artist Debut
They have released 3 albums on Stony Plain Records/Warner Canada and the fourth (yet-to-be-named) album will be released on the same labels in September 2015 and will feature guest performances from Canadian music icons David Wilcox and Big Sugar’s Gordie Johnson!