Artist description Monty performs regularly for kids and families throughout Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, and beyond. Monty's songs are humorous and intelligent. He captivates his audiences with engaging lyrics and plenty of participation. Monty also conducts songwriting workshops for kids and writes and records for clients such as the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. He has released two full-length children's CDs and is working on number three.

Music Style Original songs for kids

Musical Influences Beatles, Beach Boys, Paul Simon, They Might Be Giants

Artist History Monty began creating songs for kids in 1989 as a hobby while completing his Master's degree in mathematics at Oklahoma State University. He's now a full-time songwriter, performer, and recording artist working out of his home in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Group Members Monty Harper

Instruments Guitar, keyboard, various others

Albums Jungle Junk, Imagine That

Press Reviews "On the whole, [Imagine That]'s a sweet-natured, decidedly kid-friendly effort." - Booklist, February 15, 1997 -Ages 3-8. "The songs on Monty Harper's latest recording are, indeed, intelligent and creative." - Rob Reid, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, School Library Journal, April 1997. "Harper doesn't patronize his audience by getting too cute or preachy." -Jerry Church, Oklahoma Gazette, December 5, 1996. "My kids play Jungle Junk! over and over and over. They know every word, every note, every sound effect." - Dave Kinnoin, SongWizard Records.

Location Stillwater, Oklahoma - USA

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