Evan Hamilton - Keyboards, vocals, harmonica, egg shaker Nick Giordano - Guitar, egg shaker, tambourine man Zach Everhart - Guitar, bass, backing vocals, egg shaker Tyler Null - Drums, awesomeness
Influences
Ben Kweller, Radiohead, Bob Dylan, Barenaked Ladies, Nirvana, The Way The Wind Blows, Ben Harper, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sleater-Kinney, Too Much Fast Food, Gomez, Neil Young, Magnetic Fields, Henry Rollins, Ryan Adams, B.R.M.C, Bill Paying, Jon Spencer, Over Protective Mothers, The Who, Pearl Jam, Local H, Social Distortion, Blur, The Oscar Meyer Song, The Black Keys, The Clash, The Pixies, Spoon, Wilco
NorCal rockers Monsters are not Myths are out to prove that there really was something snarling underneath your bed as a kid. The band formed in Santa Cruz, California in 2004. Guitarist Nick Giordano met singer/keyboardist Evan Hamilton via craigslist, stole their band name from a seven-year-old boy, and began creating their unique brand of rock.
Sometimes described as "Nirvana with piano, inspired by Dylan", Monsters are not Myths defies true definition by melding their hard-hitting rock and punks roots with folk and blues.
Monsters are not Myths have established themselves in the California rock scene with two CD’s: the acoustic EP Portable Luminaire (2004), and the full-length Vague Smiles (2005), for which they won Silver and Gold awards respectively in the Santa Cruz Metros Readers Poll. Finalists in Your Music Magazine's 2005 Battle of the Bands, MANM has also been featured on KZSC 88.1fm, 103.9fm, and on 5 compilations. They were even mentioned in Vegetarian Times, but are still waiting for a call from Cat Fancy Magazine.
This trio's minimalist guitar/keyboard/drums combo creates an addictive visceral energy. Committed to of rocking each and every person in the world until they roll, Monsters are not Myths ignites the stage with a energetic and unforgettable show.
Accomplishments:
Metro Readers Poll Gold Award Winners for Best Local CD - 2006
Metro Readers Poll Bronze Award Winners for Best Local Band - 2006
Metro Readers Poll Silver Award Winners for Best Local CD - 2005
Finalists in the Your Music Magazine Battle of the Bands - 2006
Finalists in the Quilted Fish Production Deal Contest
10th Place Winner in the Santa Cruz Live Online Battle of the Bands - 2005
3rd Place Finish In The Guerrilla Music Project Battle of the Bands - 2005
CDs Featured Red Carpet Boutique, Hollywood
1st Round Winner Your Music Magazine Battle of the Bands - 2005
Songs Featured in UC Santa Cruz Plays "If Only" and "Parole, Drugs, & Mexico."
ok so we played the laser tag place yesterday and it a was a pretty sweet show. probably got about 50 people there. so i set the date to play there again june 22. do you guys want in on that show?
thats sweet guys. ya we would totally be down for trading shows. im actually setting up a show at a laser tag place in santa maria with our friends face pace slow race from oregon in june 22. its a pretty cool venue to play aand can usually get an ok size crowd out there. do you guys want in on that show?
Hey I wanted to invite you to a show that I'm in on Monday. It's the second 2nd annual XXX-mas show on Dec. 17th at the SF Punchline! This show is going to be amazing. Trust me, you wont want to miss this. Check out the flyer - Nuff said. It's only ten bucks too. It's been suggested to call the club and reserve your seats. Hope to see you out there!
Its been bout a year since you played a show for us. Just wanted to say thanks again and To wish you the best of luck with your carrers, You have what you need. Now you need to get that break.
