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The Monroes

About Me

MyGen Profile GeneratorThe Monroe’s got together early last year to perform an ever-growing number of songs written by Leroy. The band members have all played together in various line-ups over the years and it all seemed a natural selection to form the Monroes. A chance conversation with Fred Story, a well-known business man from Carlisle landed the band with the dream support slot with Elton John at Brunton Park on Sunday June 3rd 2007. Fred is a fan and a friend of the band as some of the members double-up in the covers band, 'Leroy Johnson & the Flicks'. Leroy said: 'If it wasn't for Fred pulling this off for us we wouldn't have got to play that amazing day, thanks Fred.' And so, on it went. The following week the band landed another coup. INXS were about to kick-off their world tour at the City Hall in Newcastle and the Monroes got a call for the support. The band are currently recording their debut album, which if all goes well should be ready for late summer..........Watch this space...

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 04/01/2007
Band Members: Leroy Johnson - Vocals and Guitar.
Scott Barrie - Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals.
John Reed - Bass Guitar and Backing Vocals.
Stu Dodd - Drums.
Piano & Keyboards - Tony Wilson.Additional Vocals - Kay Milbourne & Charlotte Stephenson.
Influences: Jellyfish. Crosby, Stills and Nash. The Beatles (of Course!!). Arthur Lee`s Love. The LA`s. The Divine Comedy. Turin Brakes.
Sounds Like: US.
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

The Monroes support The Storys, The Brickyard, October

The Monroes are supporting the Story's on their return to Carlisle in October. The gig is scheduled for October in Carlisles best live venue, The Brickyard. Dates and times are to be confirmed. the St...
Posted by on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:26:00 GMT

John reed is on myspace

John is on myspace!!!! www.myspace.com/johnmonroes  
Posted by on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:03:00 GMT

I leave Trinity school tomorrow

I leave Trinity school tomorrow and I'm actually feeling a little sad. Over the 2 and a half years that I have worked there I have made some fantastic friends and wouldn't swap the memories for anythi...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:38:00 GMT

We are supporting INXS tomorrow night!!! Just confirmed.

Newcastle City hall, tomorrow night INXS Support. Just in.
Posted by on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:06:00 GMT

www.themonroes.co.uk......is with us!!!!!

www.themonroes.co.uk is with us!!!!! Please sign up to the forum and say hello.
Posted by on Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:15:00 GMT

www.themonroes.co.uk........under construction!!!

www.themonroes.co.uk is under construction!!!!!
Posted by on Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:58:00 GMT

Check out our own photo gallery Elton gig on BBC!!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/image_galleries/ej_them onroes_bp_gallery.shtml    
Posted by on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:28:00 GMT

Brunton park, last night.

Last night was amazing!!!! To be on stage, in Carlisle, at Brunton park, opening for sir Elton john.......erm, what more can I say!!!! Everything was incredible. Backstage was amazing, the crowd were ...
Posted by on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 09:31:00 GMT

BBC Cumbria/Look North link......In here!!

Click here for BBC Look north link.   http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/articles/2007/05/30/the _monroes_feature.shtml
Posted by on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 09:35:00 GMT

Brunton park!!

Just been down to Brunton park with the lads, stood on the hallowed turf and had our photos done for all the publicity. Great fun and the pitch is looking lovely. Someone, (I won`t say who) said ...
Posted by on Tue, 22 May 2007 19:36:00 GMT