On Saturday July 23rd, Cheeky Monkey had the honour of hosting a Bradleyboy Macarthur in-store event. Whether it was the heat or the threat of Armageddon, the turnout was light but Bradleyboy rewarded those in attendance with a blistering tour of his original approach to music. Al Fraser had this to say: Made it to BRADLEYBOY MacARTHUR’s show at Cheeky Monkey July 23rdand was thoroughly glad I did to see this one-man dynamo play garage rock trashy blues. His stripped down revved up songs of life dragged everyone along his gravel road, with suitcase stomp and hi-hat tambourine slap he kept his Jesus bobblehead shimmying, a fuzzed out vintage electric Harmony or crafted three string cigar box banjo rhythms jumped and slid up and down their necks all while his throat styling’s of harmonica or vocals echoed from a large chrome 50’s microphone sounding of a cross between John Lee Hooker and Jon ...
MoreIt was a music packed weekend at Cheeky Monkey during the first weekend of Bayfest 2011. On Friday a couple of members from THE TREWS stopped buy to do a little shopping. The guys were happy to pose with their new musical treasures on their way out. They also signed a some Trews CD's we had in stock for a few lucky customers. The Bayfest people tried something new this year to bring some visitors to the downtown area and we hope they plan on doing it again next year. Christina Street was closed between George and Cromwell so that artisans could set up booths on the street. There was also a stage with live music next to the future Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery. Not to be outdone, Cheeky Monkey had it's own entertainment on the sidewalk in front of our doors. Chin Wag, Portrait of You and Soul Patch all rocked the ...
MoreFriday Semptember 23, 2011 will be the hometown CD release concert for Emm Gryner's latest album. Cheeky Monkey is once again proud to present the event, most recently having worked with Emm on last month's in-store performance with Dayna Manning and last year's CD launch show for her duet's album Gem and I. The concert will take place at the Sarnia Library Auditorium and tickets will be $23.00. Lotus Theory is set to open the show. Tickets will go on sale in July - watch for more details on this web-site.
MoreFriday May 27 was an extremely special night here at Cheeky Monkey. Our Red Carpet Stage was graced by not one amazing singer/songwriter, but TWO. Three if you count the guest singer!! First up was Dayna Manning who is originally from Stratford, but she now lives in B.C. Dayna has recorded three albums of beautifully crafted songs the most recent being “Folkyo” which you can purchase here at Cheeky Monkey. Her talent as a guitar player is matched by her singing voice creating heartfelt warm songs to be enjoyed over and over again. Her expertise at the finger picking style of playing guitar is as difficult as it sounds, however she does it with ease. It was a true pleasure to have the chance to meet her and hear her play. We hope she will stop in again and perform next time she ...
MoreCheck out THE OFFICIAL Imprint Flash Mob video – this event took place on our corner during the May First Friday – thanks to all involved
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