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CliffMonk-A

About Me

CliffMonk-A grew up in New Jersey,started to play guitar in 1980,learned a few chords and by 82 had started a band with friends. long list of bands and projects in 80's,played and went to lotta shows in small clubs in NJ,NYC,Philly.Met a girl in 84 named Kara,and we played together in many bands together for 20 years.1990 moved with Kara to west coast,played a few shows,then in 92 moved up to Alaska,and here i stay. here's a list of bands i either started or was in. Uneaten Parts(82)F.O.A.D /f*ck off and die(83)The Gout(83-84)VD /violence & disorder(84)Warm Love(84-85)The Dolphin Room(85-87)Moby Dick(87)Lesser Koodoo(88-90)Turan Sul(90-92)Parallax1(93-2004)Monk-A Crew(2004) CliffMonk-A(2004-present) Concentration AMPS (2008) http://www.myspace.com/concentrationampsHave worked with with producers William Tucker(Ministry & Pigface) and Claude Coleman(WEEN).Have sat in the producer chair in a few studio's and recorded tracks in my own studio and with Sean Cobb's studio,here in Alaska.Majority of these bands recordings are not available,except Parallax1 we did record quite a few cd's,and cd comps,and tribute tracks on other labels.U can find on http:www.cdbaby.com Parallax1(self titled) Parallax1 - the magician,Parallax1 High Priestess.Have worked with Invisible records/Underground Inc and Malicious Damage records and also made official remixes for plenty of bands,Headcount,Things Outside the Skin,Voodou,Tribazik,just to name a few. Worked as a radio DJ on KZND in Alaska 3 years,and was a roadie/guitar/bass/keyboard tech with Killing Joke on the 2003 USA & Australia leg of the tour.Currently working with adults that experience developmental disabilities.Teaching music,art,theater,dance,chior and other assorted entertaining activities.ATTACK CANCER BENEFIT CDGet the Attack Cancer benefit cd,all the artists donated their tallents this benefit cd for our friend Jester that has cancer and we need yo $$$,so donate and get a cd,help a brotha out,and dig these groovee tunes by musicians around the world ! ! !http://killing-joke.com/benefit_cd.htmhttp://www.cdbaby.com /cd/attack

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 21/02/2006
Band Website: http://www.monkamedia.com
Band Members: CliffMonk-A
Influences: Killing Joke,King Crimson,Ramones,80's Hardcore Punk,70's Punk,Public Enemy,Meat Beat Manifesto,endless influences way too many to mention,but yo i grew up with Elvis & the Beatles,and Led Zeppelin,and listening to jazz in the background.
Sounds Like: A MOODY NIGHTMARE
Record Label: MONKAMEDIA.COM
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Concentration AMPS 1st Gig Spenard Spring Social apr 25th

Cliff & Kara return from a 5 year hiatus to perform together as Concentration AMPS at the 10th annual Spenard Spring Social at Fiori D' Italia April 25th at 9 pm.2502 Mc Rae Rd Anchorage,Alaska (907)2...
Posted by on Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:21:00 GMT

Tribazik News,CliffMonk-A Remix now on iTunes

Jerry of Tibazik wrote... Hey friends!Back in London now and all is rockin!Just wanted to let you know that the first single from our forthcoming album 'All Blood Is Red' has been released.'Warning Ha...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:06:00 GMT

Concentration AMPS

Hiya,got a new project called Concentration AMPS,been working on this for many months,and finally got this first track out of my brain and onto the pc.     Go get it,free download,...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:54:00 GMT

Boycott the film Tropic Thunder

http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=8853261 http://www.adn.com/arts/story/496381.html   Here's 2 news stories bout the protest we did on saturday august 16th.Peace,CliffMonk   -> Stat...
Posted by on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:08:00 GMT

Miss TK & The Revenge - No Biters CliffMonk Remix

Ok finished this official remix up for Miss Tk & the Revenge last month for their remix contest,and posted it for your listening displeasure.I was shocked to hear this original song on MTV in...
Posted by on Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:40:00 GMT

TRIBAZIK Small Are We CliffMonk Remix

Yo Here ya go the Tribazik Small Are We CliffMonk Remix. Jerry sez that Tribazik is getting their new cd out and then heading on tour,Peace,CliffMonk http://www.myspace.com/tribazik   NEWS T...
Posted by on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:55:00 GMT

Concentration AMPS

http://www.myspace.com/concentrationamps  Hiya,Hey i got this new project i'm jus starting,if yer a friend,please add the page,Word,hope to have some tracks up for you to hear soon.Peace in 2008...
Posted by on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:08:00 GMT

CNR in 2008

CRAPPY NEWD REAR ( )*( )   O   O   O
Posted by on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:09:00 GMT

CliffMonk Remix Tribazik - Small Are We is Done

CliffMonk Remix Tribazik - Small Are We Is finally done,haha sounds amazing,can't wait for you to hear it,will keep you posted of a possible release date or availability.
Posted by on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:25:00 GMT

PAUL RAVEN R.I.P. 10/20/07

Heard Raven Died 10/20/07 He is loved and will be missed ! ! !
Posted by on Sat, 20 Oct 2007 20:07:00 GMT