A B o u t
Monsterboy is Chris Long and Veronica Wirges, a husband and wife duo out of Little Rock whose love story captivates audiences one room at a time. After being discovered at a Bonnaroo open mic by MTV.com, the couple took on the task of finding a method for capturing the music that was playing in their heads.
The duo landed on recording everything for Monsterboy in their home studio, influenced by creatives such as Beck and Prince. Each instrument is separately tracked out and layered to realize the finished song, often using classical or tribal instruments in non-traditional pairings to get the feel they know the song needs. Monsterboy is a genre-less artist, marrying indie pop with elements of alternative, folk, and grunge. Each song is uniquely Monsterboy in composition and vibe, regardless of the genre it is labeled. Their reworked covers are crowd favorites as each song is re-envisioned to feature a baritone saxophone.
This power couple has found that being a duo has its perks on live performances, as acoustic gigs lend a more intimate vibe for coffee shops, college campuses, and house shows. Alternatively, they can showcase the multi-instrumental skills of both musicians on the larger stages of venues and festivals. Monsterboy has supported acts such as GGOOLLDD, Wild Moccasins, and Vesperteen, as well as featuring at festivals like SXSW and Solar Flux. The act is looking forward to touring regionally this year, while continuing their waterfall release of a new song every 3 weeks.
The duo landed on recording everything for Monsterboy in their home studio, influenced by creatives such as Beck and Prince. Each instrument is separately tracked out and layered to realize the finished song, often using classical or tribal instruments in non-traditional pairings to get the feel they know the song needs. Monsterboy is a genre-less artist, marrying indie pop with elements of alternative, folk, and grunge. Each song is uniquely Monsterboy in composition and vibe, regardless of the genre it is labeled. Their reworked covers are crowd favorites as each song is re-envisioned to feature a baritone saxophone.
This power couple has found that being a duo has its perks on live performances, as acoustic gigs lend a more intimate vibe for coffee shops, college campuses, and house shows. Alternatively, they can showcase the multi-instrumental skills of both musicians on the larger stages of venues and festivals. Monsterboy has supported acts such as GGOOLLDD, Wild Moccasins, and Vesperteen, as well as featuring at festivals like SXSW and Solar Flux. The act is looking forward to touring regionally this year, while continuing their waterfall release of a new song every 3 weeks.
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PressMid TN Music: "Monsterboy delivers infectious and uplifting song arrangements which will stick with you long after each song ends. "
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: "first single, the fiercely catchy, radio friendly "My Heart," UALR NPR Tiny Desk:"Chris Long and Veronica Wirges of Little Rock, who combine smart, original vocals with powerful sax music." Sweet Yellow Cornbread Blog: "Their passion for music makes my heart smile. " |
Tour HistoryNotable Showcases: Solar Flux, Riverfest, Nightflying 40th Anniversary, Little Rock Pride, Arkansas Times Musician's Showcase Semifinalist, Legends of Arkansas
Local Support: Wild Moccasins, GGOOLLDD, Vesperteen, Foxxy Shazam, Hawthorn Heights, Train Wreck (Kyle Gas of Tenacious D) SXSW 2019: Goorin Bros official SXSW event, Rock the Rooftop SXSW 2018: Dirty Fest |
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ListenDiscographyAll songs have been released as singles - however they are grouped by the experience that inspired them.
'Roo Sessions: 2019 Flux Sessions: 2019 ATX Sessions: 2018 Nashville Sessions: 2018 Contact Info |
HighlightsSally A. Williams Artists Fund: grant awarded 2019 by the Arkansas Arts Council
Musician Cell Groups: Founding Members with Deane Ogden Artist Inc Argenta: Mid America Arts Alliance 2018 fellows Think Big Little Rock 2017:Art and Culture Development think tank sponsored by Little Rock Chamber of Commerce and 50 for the Future. Downloadable ContentHigh Resolution Photos
Logo/Poster Design Input/Stage Plot Link for Local Playlists, Radio, and Blogs Social Media |