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    Artist description
    L.A. BASED FEMALE FRONTED ROCK-POP VOCAL BAND
    Music Style
    Rock-pop
    Musical Influences
    Beatles, Etheridge, Zeppelin
    Similar Artists
    Brittish 60's invasion, Hynde, Etheridge
    Artist History
    MonogrooVe Lauded by Music Connection as the “Good Time Band”, Monogroove returns to action with new lead singer, Lady V. Hailing from Philadelphia, she brings new songs and new flavor to an already tasty brew. Fans will be pleased to find that everything they loved about the band is still in place, with a set that mixes old with new material, and the return of the perennial closing anthem, Magical Mystery Tour. Lady V can be described as a mixture of Melissa Etheridge and Bonnie Raitt. Her Southern rock sound compliments Rin’s growling voice, while her rhythm guitar adds weight to Scott’s already beefy bass. Hector, as Monogroove’s lead guitarist; with his energetic chops he is reminiscent of a young Carlos Santana. Raulio’s ever pounding beat gives the band that melodic rock edge.
    Group Members
    RIN LENNON, LADY V, HECTOR GARCIA. SCOTT HALPER, R.C.
    Instruments
    3 GUITARS, BASS, DRUMS, HARM, AND TAM
    Press Reviews
    Monogroove "Hard charging rock with truck loads of melodic harmony's" M.C. Magazine The "Taix Lounge" Review Contact: Rin Lennon, 310-838-1060 The Players: Lady V., guitar, vocals; Rin Lennon, guitar, vocals; Hector Garcia, guitar, backing vocals; Scott Halper, bass; R.C., drums. Material: Mixing its mojo with a little Southern and country flavor, Monogroove creates hard-charging rock with truckloads of pop melodies and vocal harmony. At times, utilizing all three of their guitars and vocalists at once, the band never stays in one place for long. This quintet jumps from tough Melissa Etheridge-esque rave-ups to Latin-tinged balladry and back again, with scarce mellow moments to catch some breathe. Musicianship: As indicated by their name, the five members play collectively with only one or two solos throughout. Undeniably at the forefront, however, are Lady V. and Lennon. Whether wailing together or individually, the duo’s solid vocals shine on every song. Lending a hand is Garcia who adds further harmony and provides exceptional leads to Lennon’s rhythm guitar. And though Halper stands in the dark for most of the show, his presence cannot be ignored as his cutting-edge bass lines inject heaps of attitude into the overall sound. Performance: Following Lady V.’s lead, Monogroove comes out of the gates running and rarely lets up. Completely enveloping the small venue in sound, they perform with an efficient unpretentiousness that allows them to simply get up, play the hell out of their instruments and get off. Without any showboating, the combo incorporates tambourines, maracas, harmonicas and lead vocals on one song from everyone except R.C. They clearly seem to not only want to entertain the crowd, but themselves as well. Summary: Serving as proof that a band can play aggressively and still retain sugary harmonies, this five-piece blurs the lines between modern country, pop and rock, with the emphasis on rock. They’re capable of producing scorching numbers whose melodies never get lost in the shuffle. And, if one can get past the fact that these guys and gals don’t play too rigidly along categorical lines, then Monogroove has some serious chops to dig into. ––Albert Vega Vol. XXVI, No. 1 January 7 - January 20, 2002 ClubReviews@musicconnection.com These artist reviews can also be found in the current paper edition of Music Connection magazine. Locate MC | How To Get Reviewed
    Additional Info
    LABEL: MOSTLY CHICK RECORDS, MANAGEMENT COMPANY:POSITIVE DIRECTION MANAGEMENT
    Location
    Culver City, California - USA

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