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Mike Montrey

"a perfect reality" - April 19th, 2008

About Me

Mike Montrey is a singer-songwriter with lead guitar prowess who has been credited with creating a style that is a “melodic achievement”. Montrey mixes somber acoustic drones with upbeat saxophone laced grooves and driving guitars, while adding an alt-country feel with thought provoking lyrics to create a sound that is truly original. With his debut solo release, “a perfect reality”, Montrey has created a wonderful slate of music.As a founding member of the highly successful jam-outfit, “…water…”, Montrey has built a reputation as being a commanding front-man. And most recently, his inclusion as a guitarist/vocalist for the epic rock band, The Samples, has cemented his legacy as one of the most recognizable musicians to come out of New Jersey’s fertile music scene.“One of the scene’s most commanding frontmen, and inventive guitarists” – Upstage MagazineMore notable appearances across the country have included; The Highline Ballroom (NYC), The Bitter End (NYC), The Stone Pony (Asbury Park, NJ), The House of Blues (Dallas, TX, Atlantic City, NJ and Boston, MA), Tipitina’s Uptown (New Orleans, LA), Nectar’s (Burlington, VT), Ascot Terrace (Hollywood, CA), Musikfest (Bethlehem, PA), SXSW Music Fest (Austin, TX).Montrey is a member of BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.) and all of his written material is published there, including three studio efforts with “…water…”, and the aforementioned “a perfect reality”.....

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/15/2006
Band Website: mikemontrey.com
Band Members: He is joined (at times) by Rob Smith (drums/percussion), Adam Garnys (sax), John Mangan (bass), Karl Dietel (keyboards) and Kim Williams (piano/violin)
Influences: Jeff Tweedy, Neil Young, Jack Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, Walter Sopchak, Jerry Garcia, Ryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Trey Anastasio, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Steve Zissou, Radiohead, Woody Guthrie, Sam Berg, Jay Farrar, Keller Williams, John Mayer, Willie Nelson, Mr. Randy Watson.....and so many more
Sounds Like: love
Record Label: Water Productions, LLC
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Samples Show Cancelations

Unfortunately, all of The Samples shows that were posted on myspace or my website have been canceled. Please check www.thesamples.com for any updated information. If this indeed marks the end of my te...
Posted by Mike Montrey on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:09:00 PST

SULLIVAN HALL NYC JUST ANNOUNCED!!!!

THE NYC CD RELEASE PARTY FOR "A PERFECT REALITY" HAS BEEN CONFIRMED FOR SAT MAY 3RD AT SULLIVAN HALL IN NYC AT 8:30. OTHER ACTS ON THE BILL WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. CHECK THERE WEBSITE FOR INFO: WWW.SU...
Posted by Mike Montrey on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:44:00 PST

a perfect reality

after much hard work and love, my solo album, "a perfect reality", is complete. while the album is being pressed, i have posted 5 of the finished tunes on myspace, as well as the cover art, and i have...
Posted by Mike Montrey on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:51:00 PST

Coming home plus new press in The Aquarian Weekly and US 1 Princeton

hey hey...just winding down a 45 date, 8 week monster of a tour on guitar with The Samples. Great times and great music. Now...I'll be back in NJ with some great gigs in Nov./Dec., and to warm that u...
Posted by Mike Montrey on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:04:00 PST

Samples Tour, New Website and Studio Recording

All dates that I will be performing with The Samples on during their "Rehearsal for Life" national summer tour are now posted on the My Space calendar. These dates will include such venues as The Hous...
Posted by Mike Montrey on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:17:00 PST

Drum Machine Guy

I have posted some "different" tunes here w/ the help of my able companion, Drum Machine Guy. He's easy, gets along well with others (ask Garnys) and tireless. However, he lacks certain sensibilities....
Posted by Mike Montrey on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:16:00 PST

New Songs

For those who are reading this....I have posted some new material here on My Space. With help from my very capable companions, Rob Smith (drums) and Adam Garnys (sax), as well as Me (humble bass playi...
Posted by Mike Montrey on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:03:00 PST