Monacy hails from West Chester, PA, a bustling little
college town on the outskirts of musical mecca,
Philadelphia. The City of Brotherly Love has spawned a
plethora of notable musicians including Patti LaBelle,
Pink, G-Love, The Roots, Joan Jett, Will Smith, and
Hall and Oats, just to name a few. It's the area's
stylistic diversity that has so greatly influenced
Monacy's musical soul.
The band incorporates a tasteful blend of funk, rock,
R&B, hip-hop, and soul, resulting in a unique and
savory sound; one almost impossible to classify. This
original recipe was created in 2002 by drummer Nick
Ruffini, who recruited guitarist/lead singer Brian
McNally, bassist Drew Pritchard, keyboardist James
McLaughlin, and lead guitarist Brian Nash to complete
the lineup.
Since then, Monacy has been spreading their love up
and down the East Coast, performing in venues like the
Trocadero and Theater of Living Arts, both in Philly
all the way up to Nectar’s in Burlington, VT. The band
has shared the bill with all-stars such as Phish’s
Page McConnell, The Greyboy Allstars, Melvin Sparks,
The Spam All-Stars, Dave Grippo (from The Trey
Anastasio Band) and The Bloodhound Gang’s “DJ Q-Ball”.
Monacy also played a command performance of sorts at
the Viva La Bam end-of-season “wrap” party. In
addition to supporting such high profile acts, Monacy
is making a mark of their own as a premier band on the
college and regional scenes. The band is primed and
well on their way to break out nationally.
With the help of multi-platinum engineer Rich Gavalis
(Bloodhound Gang) the band has completed their
sophomore EP appropriately entitled “Intensely Casual
Volume 1”, a collection of 5 songs that will make you
want to get down, get funky, and get loose.
Additionally, production is already underway for the
Volume 2 follow-up EP scheduled for a December 2007
release. To add even more fuel to the fire, Monacy has
teamed up with Los Lonely Boys' marketing and
promotions manager, Gigi Greco to help spread Monacy's
sound.
Monacy’s eclectic style and energetic performances are
sure to please any musical taste. Just one listen will
leave you wanting more.
