Drop The Monkey

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Drop The Monkey

Drop the Monkey is an outstanding, authentic, 5pc Band ready to "Bring the Noise" to any and every party, function or event.

The 5 members of Drop the Monkey are all professional musicians, performing full time for Theatre Tribute Bands Dire Straits UK and Genesis Legacy, and Drop the Monkey is their chance to let their hair down and have some all out fun on stage with each other and with their audiences.

This unique band provides a charismatic Male/Female front pair in Dave and Emily and Drop the Monkey is the ONLY Function band in the UK to feature the Chapman Stick, played by "Doctor of Bassology" Alistair Begg. Drums provided by drummer master Gerald Mulligan and the Keys and Synths are provided by Rick Benbow, arranger for Status Quo and Jewell.

The Band is also available as a 6pc, featuring Saxophonist for Madness and Dire Straits UK - Steve Turner.

As standard, the band comes with a professional Sound Technician and full theatre grade Front of House PA system - of varying sizes to account for audiences and venues of all sizes from a medium sized house to a large theatre auditorium.

For the breaks between sets, Drop the Monkey provides a LIVE DJ to keep things going. Our DJ doesn't use Spotify or YouTube setlists and has held residencies in high street brands such as Reflex and Flares and Jumpin Jaks across the South Coast.

Drop the Monkey is professionally managed and a booking with Drop the Monkey guarantees reliability and professionalism from initial enquiry all the way through to performance.

Every Drop the Monkey booking will also reward the client with up to 4 free tickets to a Dire Straits UK or Genesis Legacy Show of the client's choice.

Line-up

Female Vocalist
Male Vocalist
Lead Guitar
Chapman Stick
Keys and Synths
Drums
Sound Technician

Extra Line-up(s)

Additional min. £200+ travel costs for Steve Turner, Saxophonist for Madness and Dire Straits UK.

Also included

A custom build Theatre Grade PA of varying sizes.
Typical Minimum Setup includes 2x 1500w Samson amps 2 x 15" Mid/Tops, 2 x 15" Subs, X32 Digital Console, In Ear Monitoring for all members. DMX Lighting, including Par Cans, Laser effects (requires Haze), Haze, UV Bars. In venues with A/V tech, Run Gizmo Run uses video.

Location

South East based and will travel to these areas: South East, South West, Midlands, Wales.

Previous Clients

Ampersand Catering
HM Army
Haven
Bunn Leisure
NHS
Specsavers

Hey guys. Just want to say a massive thank you to you all for making it a great birthday for Clive and my mum. Everyone has said how great you were and we would have no hesitation in booking you again. Fab time! Great bunch of guys and a good giggle too. Thanks again. Pauline Lewis. Portsmouth

Thoroughly enjoyed your set at the Kenwood Christmas Party in Boathouse No 7 on 13th December. A fabulous party with a fantastic and extremely talented band - many thanks!!! I'll keep you in mind for next year! Susan Wakefield. Portsmouth

Can not thank everclare enough for the amazing entertainment provided for us and our wedding guests. Great music for all ages. Highly recommended. Thanks again guys. Diane Thornton - Wolverhampton.