Monsterboy LIVES - Indie Rock
Monsterboy LIVES is a multi-instrumentalist husband-and-wife duo delivering a full-production indie rock experience, defined by unexpected instrument pairings and a sound built for the festival stage.
Short Bio
Monsterboy LIVES is a real-time love story set to indie rock - a husband-and-wife duo from Little Rock, AR, charming audiences with a constantly evolving spectacle of instruments. A 1923 5-ft-tall bass saxophone collides with world percussion, vintage guitars, soulful vocals, cinematic electronics, and whatever odd instruments they mix in - blending familiar voices across genres, generations, and cultures into bold, fresh explorations. Their music can be heard on Peacock's House of Villains, NPR's Arts & Letters, PBS Nova's Building Stuff: Change It!. They grace the stages of festivals and events like Flux Family Music Festival, Museum of Discovery Prom, and Launch! Music Conference.
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Monsterboy LIVES is designed to translate equally well to clubs, theaters, and outdoor festival stages.
For Fans of
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Moon Hooch
Too Many Zooz Bishop Briggs |
Florence + the Machine
Morphine, Beck The White Stripes |
The Black Keys
Shovels & Rope Gorillaz |
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Educational Pairings Available
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How It WorksMonsterboy LIVES performs as a two-person electric band using:
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Discography2026 Calamity Drive Single
2025 Kraken Single 2023 Are We Ok? 2023 Heavy EP 2020-2018 13 Songs Released As Singles Social Mediafacebook.com/monsterboylives
instagram.com/monsterboylives youtube.com/monsterboylives tiktok @monsterboylives Non-Profits and Government OfficesARKANSAS, TEXAS, MISSOURI, OKLAHOMA, KANSAS, and NEBRASKA. If you are booking as a 501c, school, museum, or city/county/state office please mention it. We are part of the Arts on Tour Roster, a program that may reimburse some of our booking fees. Let's talk about saving you money!
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upcoming shows
Notable AppearancesThe Basement in Nashville
Launch Music Conference in TX and PA AFEA Conference Showcase Flux Festivals El Dorado Mad Battle Riverfest Nightflying 40th Anniversary Little Rock Pride Queer Narratives in Kansas City Arkansas Times Musician's Showcase Legends of Arkansas Goorin Bros Showcase during SXSW Rock the Rooftop during SXSW Dirty Fest during SXSW |
Awards, Grants, OrganizationsCXF Grant Recipient 2023
CATALYZE Grant Recipients 2023 Haven Foundation Recipient 2023 Artist Leadership Fellow 2022 Musicares Recipient 2022 - The Recording Academy Artist Inc Peer Facilitator - Mid-America Arts Alliance Guild of Music Supervisors FOG Member Get SmART! Workshop Artist - Arkansas Arts Council Sally A. Williams Artist Fund - multiple years Artist on Tour Roster Member - Arkansas Arts Council Artist Inc 2018 Fellow - Mid-America Arts Alliance Arkansas Festival and Events Association Member Ari Herstand Take Academy Cohort Member Think Big Little Rock 2017 |
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"The hardest working act I have seen in years." ~ Michael Grimes, owner of The Basement in Nashville.
"What I love about Monsterboy LIVES is their ability to throw conformity in the trash and create interesting music. I'm always excited to see what they bring to the stage!" ~ Patrick Beam, Corey and Patrick in the Morning KDJE-FM
"Monsterboy LIVES brings a unique and creative vibe to any event or venue. They are professional and easy to work with, I love plugging them into any creative space I have available." ~ Jenna Friday, Event Planner & Consultant
"This indie pop duo creates eclectic soundscapes with powerful and instantly infectious melodies. The earnest songwriting, euphonious vocals, and addictive instrumentation meet found sounds will turn you into an immediate fan for life." ~ Jeff Cage, iHeartMedia Area Senior Vice President of Programming
"Monsterboy LIVES has been instrumental in our effort to bring high-quality GetsmART! Learning Series workshops for upcoming musicians and other creatives who are building upon their creative journey." ~ Scarlet Sims, Arkansas Arts Council
"Monsterboy LIVES is an eclectic and talented duo of musicians who brings a funky unique instrumental sound, intriguing lyrics, and dynamic stage presence. They rocked our coffeehouse poetry open mic socks off!" ~ Kai Coggins, Wednesday Night Poetry hosted at Kreative Coffee +Tea
"Monsterboy LIVES clearly spent the pandemic wisely honing their songwriting chops and building a very cool set for a live audience." ~ Chris King, Owner of Rev Room and Stickyz Rock n' Roll Chicken Shack
"Monsterboy LIVES delivers infectious and uplifting song arrangements which will stick with you long after each song ends." ~ Mid TN Music
"Chris and V were wonderful to work with. They were amazing collaborators in regards to the soundscape design and music we needed for our program. The results were exactly what we were looking for and enhanced our storytelling. I highly recommend them.' ~ Mary Ellen Kubit, Producer Arts & Letters Radio
"Their passion for music makes my heart smile." ~ Sweet Yellow Cornbread Blog
"What I love about Monsterboy LIVES is their ability to throw conformity in the trash and create interesting music. I'm always excited to see what they bring to the stage!" ~ Patrick Beam, Corey and Patrick in the Morning KDJE-FM
"Monsterboy LIVES brings a unique and creative vibe to any event or venue. They are professional and easy to work with, I love plugging them into any creative space I have available." ~ Jenna Friday, Event Planner & Consultant
"This indie pop duo creates eclectic soundscapes with powerful and instantly infectious melodies. The earnest songwriting, euphonious vocals, and addictive instrumentation meet found sounds will turn you into an immediate fan for life." ~ Jeff Cage, iHeartMedia Area Senior Vice President of Programming
"Monsterboy LIVES has been instrumental in our effort to bring high-quality GetsmART! Learning Series workshops for upcoming musicians and other creatives who are building upon their creative journey." ~ Scarlet Sims, Arkansas Arts Council
"Monsterboy LIVES is an eclectic and talented duo of musicians who brings a funky unique instrumental sound, intriguing lyrics, and dynamic stage presence. They rocked our coffeehouse poetry open mic socks off!" ~ Kai Coggins, Wednesday Night Poetry hosted at Kreative Coffee +Tea
"Monsterboy LIVES clearly spent the pandemic wisely honing their songwriting chops and building a very cool set for a live audience." ~ Chris King, Owner of Rev Room and Stickyz Rock n' Roll Chicken Shack
"Monsterboy LIVES delivers infectious and uplifting song arrangements which will stick with you long after each song ends." ~ Mid TN Music
"Chris and V were wonderful to work with. They were amazing collaborators in regards to the soundscape design and music we needed for our program. The results were exactly what we were looking for and enhanced our storytelling. I highly recommend them.' ~ Mary Ellen Kubit, Producer Arts & Letters Radio
"Their passion for music makes my heart smile." ~ Sweet Yellow Cornbread Blog
Full Press Articles
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Little Rock, AR
June 20, 2023
Monsterboy Lives lets off steam with new EP Heavy
APM Indie Artist
Los Angeles, CA
April 13, 2023
Monsterboy LIVES: The Noise Interview (apmindieartists.com)
The Sentinel-Record
Hot Springs, AR
December 14, 2022
Monsterboy LIVES livens up Wednesday Night Poetry
APM Indie Artist
Los Angeles, CA
November 23, 2022
https://www.apmindieartists.com/post/monsterboy-lives-to-play-txar-house-on-december-16
KUAR
Little Rock, AR
November 13, 2021
A Whole Slew of Monsters
KUAR
Little Rock, AR
September 23, 2021
Music Review Season 7
THV
Little Rock, AR
July 25, 2020
Husband and Wife Duo Monsterboy Breaking Music Norms
Arkansas Heritage Blog
Little Rock, AR
June 26, 2020
Arts Council Grant Propels Professional Artists Forward
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Little Rock, AR
May 7, 2020
MUSIC MADNESS: Monsterboy scares up a video for NPR competition
Scenes from the Underground
New York, NY
April 5, 2020
Monsterboy Drops New Music Video for Closer to You
Offstage Tunes: From Live Shows to Live Streams
New York, NY
April 1, 2020
Indie Band Monsterboy Plays Virtual Concerts to Serve Communities
NWA Online: MUSIC MADNESS
Little Rock, Arkansas
March 26, 2020
Live Music streams flow freely by venues deserted
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Little Rock, AR
March 21, 2020
North Little Rock's Monsterboy streaming live ‘music fest’ today
Arkansas Times
Little Rock, AR
Feburary 21,2020
Arkansas Times Musicians Showcase 2020 Round 4
Lifoti
New York, NY
December 2019
Electrifying Monsterboy The Duo Couple
Little Rock Culture Vulture
Little Rock, AR
May 29, 2019
Monsterboy at South on Main Tonight
Sweet Yellow Cornbread
Little Rock, AR
April 24, 2019
Monsterboy - The Dynamic Duo Set to Release New Single “Closer to You”
Follow the Woolf
Little Rock, AR
October 3, 2018
Episode 17 - Monsterboy
Rocktight Agency
Little Rock, Arkansas
October 23, 2018
Podcast Interview w/Monsterboy from Little Rock AR
Sweet Yellow Cornbread
Little Rock, AR
September 21, 2018
Monsterboy Releases New Single
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Little Rock, AR
September 20, 2018
Monsterboy to drop single at concert tonight
UALR University News
Little Rock, AR
June 19, 2018
Tiny Desk Arkansas Event Set for June 28
MTV.com
New York, NY
June 16, 2016
Bonnaroo at the End of the World: The Healing Game Goes On
Little Rock, AR
June 20, 2023
Monsterboy Lives lets off steam with new EP Heavy
APM Indie Artist
Los Angeles, CA
April 13, 2023
Monsterboy LIVES: The Noise Interview (apmindieartists.com)
The Sentinel-Record
Hot Springs, AR
December 14, 2022
Monsterboy LIVES livens up Wednesday Night Poetry
APM Indie Artist
Los Angeles, CA
November 23, 2022
https://www.apmindieartists.com/post/monsterboy-lives-to-play-txar-house-on-december-16
KUAR
Little Rock, AR
November 13, 2021
A Whole Slew of Monsters
KUAR
Little Rock, AR
September 23, 2021
Music Review Season 7
THV
Little Rock, AR
July 25, 2020
Husband and Wife Duo Monsterboy Breaking Music Norms
Arkansas Heritage Blog
Little Rock, AR
June 26, 2020
Arts Council Grant Propels Professional Artists Forward
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Little Rock, AR
May 7, 2020
MUSIC MADNESS: Monsterboy scares up a video for NPR competition
Scenes from the Underground
New York, NY
April 5, 2020
Monsterboy Drops New Music Video for Closer to You
Offstage Tunes: From Live Shows to Live Streams
New York, NY
April 1, 2020
Indie Band Monsterboy Plays Virtual Concerts to Serve Communities
NWA Online: MUSIC MADNESS
Little Rock, Arkansas
March 26, 2020
Live Music streams flow freely by venues deserted
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Little Rock, AR
March 21, 2020
North Little Rock's Monsterboy streaming live ‘music fest’ today
Arkansas Times
Little Rock, AR
Feburary 21,2020
Arkansas Times Musicians Showcase 2020 Round 4
Lifoti
New York, NY
December 2019
Electrifying Monsterboy The Duo Couple
Little Rock Culture Vulture
Little Rock, AR
May 29, 2019
Monsterboy at South on Main Tonight
Sweet Yellow Cornbread
Little Rock, AR
April 24, 2019
Monsterboy - The Dynamic Duo Set to Release New Single “Closer to You”
Follow the Woolf
Little Rock, AR
October 3, 2018
Episode 17 - Monsterboy
Rocktight Agency
Little Rock, Arkansas
October 23, 2018
Podcast Interview w/Monsterboy from Little Rock AR
Sweet Yellow Cornbread
Little Rock, AR
September 21, 2018
Monsterboy Releases New Single
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Little Rock, AR
September 20, 2018
Monsterboy to drop single at concert tonight
UALR University News
Little Rock, AR
June 19, 2018
Tiny Desk Arkansas Event Set for June 28
MTV.com
New York, NY
June 16, 2016
Bonnaroo at the End of the World: The Healing Game Goes On