Monte Carlos
Monte Carlos have been a Columbia, MO garage rock institution since their inception in 2004. The band combines a highly danceable mixture of blues boogie with the Monte Carlos band promotional photo in an undiscolsed phone boothraved up enthusiasm of mid 60s American garage rock. They make a lovely noise while blasting out their well-crafted songs.
Currently the band consists of Lou Nevins on bass/lead vocals, Anthony Zager on guitar/backing vocals, and Charley Waddill on drums. Live, the three do not just play their instruments, they attack them and force them to make sounds not intended by the manufacturer.
However, the six songs that Monte Carlos have released on vinyl for Cavetone Records reveal different sides to the band. They revolve around a dirty and dancy style of garage pop but dabble in sounds like The Ramones on jet fuel to psychdelia that would make even the Vanilla Fudge jealous but generally centering around a dirty/dancy style of garage pop.
Their first 7 inch “Guilty of Moaning my Love” (CVT-102) has an A-side filled with all of the frustration and energy of adolescent sexuality manifested in a fuzzed out rhythm binge and the B-side has a tremolo-soaked ride through the desert.
Their second 7 inch release “I Think You Know What I Mean” features three variants on their mix of cheap rum and overactive libidos. The A-side combines Nevin’s signature guttural mating cries with a Thin Lizzy-esque guitar attack. The B-side features a reverb-y surf instrumental and a catchy little rave up.
Monte Carlos are currently playing shows in support of these records. They especially enjoy venues with liberal drink ticket policies and free-play pinball. For booking, press, merchandise, and other inquiries please contact cavetonerecords@gmail.com
