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Jim Suhler and Monkey Beat - Blues Rock

Description Jim Suhler and Monkey Beat have been on the music scene now for over fifteen years, and have built a fan base worldwide. They are well known for their no-holds-barred approach to blues-inspired rock and roll and roots music. Their four Lucky Seven releases have shown an amazing depth of songwriting and playing, and their constant touring in both the USA and Europe has garnered many admirers. They have worked with noted producers Terry Manning (ZZ Top, Led Zeppelin, Stax Records & more) & Jim Gaines (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Santana, etc.) Jim is also well known as the lead guitarist for George Thorogood and The Destroyers since 1999, and has often been included in "Top Ten Guitarists" lists of various music publications. The band is releasing it's newest cd, TIJUANA BIBLE, in April 2007. The cd is produced by Jim Suhler & Tom Hambridge, and guest artists include vocalist Jimmy Hall (Wet Willie, Jeff Beck),Elvin Bishop, & Joe Bonamassa. TIJUANA BIBLE features 15 songs, twelve Suhler originals and cover Elvin Bishop's "Drunken Hearted Boy", Rory Gallagher's "I Could've Had Religion", and AC/DC's "Up To My Neck In You". WEB SITE CLICK HERE Location: Dallas, TX Number of Band Members: Credits Reviews Jim Suhler made a name for himself in the State of Texas as one of a number of fine young Texas guitar slingers coming out of the Dallas area. In recent times, Suhler has stepped into the national spotlight as the second guitarist for George Thorogood and the Destroyers. On Friday night, Jim Suhler brought his own band, Monkeybeat, out to Famous Dave's, performing in more of the Texas style that Suhler developed as a Texas regional star. Following an opening instrumental that showcased Suhler's guitar talents and featured a clearly Texas, guitar-based style, the band broke into a fine version of "Black Cat Bone," including Suhler’s fine guitar and vocals, along with and excellent keyboard solo by Sean Phares, a fine player who has worked with another Texas guitar notable, Andrew "Jr. Boy" Jones.

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