Andrew Monk

Andrew Monk honed his skills through the seventies and eighties by performing in show bands such as ‘Mint Rock’, ‘The Stardust’, ‘The Honey Bunch’ and ‘Kandy’. The Bands were managed by his father, the late Mike Monk and played Belfast regularly while touring England twice, along with a single released in the late seventies called ‘Johnny Johnny’ which made the top 10 in the Irish charts. He left the music industry temporarily to pursue his day-time job in telecommunications to study as a Satellite Engineer in England and then moved to Portugal where he became a consultant in the industry.Returning to Ireland in 1986, he met his future wife Laura, the eldest daughter of Johnny Quigley, band leader of the famous ‘All Stars’ show band from Derry in the sixties. Surrounded by musicians again, he was then asked to work the sound desk for Johnny’s eldest son Joe Quigley in a new 16 piece big band from Derry called ‘Night Heat’, whilst also becoming a member of Johnny Quigley’s band. singing and playing guitar. Having discovered the new sounds of Michael Buble on TV and Radio, big band swing music with brass arrangements became an obsession.He has now become resident solo singer in The City Hotel, The Everglades Hotel and other Derry City venues along with forming his own band, ‘The Bleu Notes’, with a line up of top brass musicians.With Andrews’s warm, engaging voice and unassailable taste in music, the live brass, stage dress, lighting and sound, this band is sure to make your evening a success. Corporate, Wedding or dance night, you will not be disappointed. The bands repertoire of music consists of hits from Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darrin, Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons, Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Engelbert and all the popular material required for your event. Music ranges from jive, disco, rock and roll, to country and swing music.Currently on sale in UK, USA and Europe is the new album, ‘A Fine Romance’. This album includes two original songs, ‘Can’t Get Over You’, written by Andy Kinch and ‘Remember Me’, written by the world acclaimed writer, Phil Coulter. "I just love getting in front of people," he says. "It’s so important to be in touch with your audience. They’ve paid their money. I want them to be entertained. If they want to cry or laugh or dance or sing or yell, they can do whatever they want. My responsibility is just to take them away."Some of the Artists playing on the Album :Liam Bradley (Percussion) One of Irelands finest drummers who has played with Ronan Keating, Van Morrision, Sinead O'Connor, Rob Strong (The Commitments) Mary Black to name but a few. Leo Fitzpartick (Guitar and MD) Bill Mellon (Piano) Orchestra made up of 30 fine Session players.You can buy on line http://www.songcastmusic.com/profiles/andrewmonkhref="http:/ /www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3Lm15c3BhY2Vjb21tZW50cy5jYw ==" target="_blank"Myspace Comments | Myspace Graphics | Myspace Surveys

For Booking Enquiries :Email : [email protected] (Radio Stations playing Andrew Monks music: Downtown Radio,BBC Radio Foyle,ICR Radio (Donegal) Highland Radio (Donegal) Maiden City FM and Radio Sligo)
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