MSR Presents donates a portion of show profits from every show to local Vermont charities! 2/21 @ The Monkey House Dawes w/ Jason Boesel, Lowell Thompson & Crown Pilot Doors 8, Show 9 $8 @ Doors, 18+ ![]() This band has been creating a ton of buzz in recent months inluding full wrtite ups on NPR.com, jambase.com and featured as a "Breaking" artist in Rolling Stone. They have been compared to classic acts such as Neil Young, The Band and Gram Parsons. Support comes from Jason Boesel (drummer for Rilo Kiley, Bright Eyes, and most recently Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley Band). Be sure to catch this rare opportunity as he trades in his sticks for a guitar and some infectious tunes. Only $8! Check 'em out here... Dawes Jason Boesel Lowell Thompson & Crown Pilot 2/22 @ The Monkey House Phantogram w/ Junk Culture, tooth ache, DJ Disco Phantom Doors: 8, Show: 9 $8 @ Doors, 18+ ![]() This duo from Saratoga, NY has been building up a ton of steam in recent months finding themselves on tours with notable acts like Zero 7, Ra Ra Riot, Yeasayer and Brazilian Girls. Come check them out as they tear the roof off of the Monkey House in Winooski with a little help from Mississippi native Junk Culture as well as local acts tooth ache and DJ Disco Phantom. Check 'em out here... Phantogram Junk Culture tooth ache DJ Disco Phantom 3/28 @ The Monkey House The Ruby Suns w/ Toro y Moi Doors: 8, Show: 9 18+ $10, Tickets available here or at Pure Pop Records Tickets ![]() These guys are traveling all the way from New Zealand to play for the folks of Vermont so we better show them some love! Seriously though, these guys are bad ass. After completing an extensive tour with The Dodos in 2009, The Ruby Suns are coming back to the states to headline a few shows including one at The Monkey House. Be sure to check 'em out this March along with supporting acts Toro y Moi and Paper Castles. Check 'em out here.... The Ruby Suns Toro y Moi Paper Castles 4/15 @ The Monkey House The Tallest Man On Earth w/ TBA Doors: 8, Show: 9 18+ $12, Tickets available on 2/12 at brownpapertickets.com or Pure Pop Records ![]() After hanging onto the coat tails of Bon Iver for the better part of 2009, The Tallest Man On Earth is coming back to the states, this time as a headliner. His live show as well as recordings have been garnering incredible reviews including an 8.3 rating by Pitchfork for his 2008 debut "Shallow Grave." The intimate setting of The Monkey House in Winooski will surely add a special element to this truly unique performance. Support will be announced soon. Check 'em out here Tallest Man On Earth 4/16 @ The Monkey House THE MORNING BENDERS w/ Miniature Tigers Doors: 8, Show: 9 18+ $12, Tickets available here or at Pure Pop Records Tickets ![]() I thought kids from Berkeley were all a bunch of crunchy hippies that only played 30 minute songs about purple skies and weeping trees? Well, I guess not as proof lies in indie rockers The Morning Benders. This group of young lads decided to take the more structured song writing route and the result is a cluster of brilliant guitar, drum, bass, and keyboard driven rock 'n roll tunes. Support comes from Brooklyn rockers Miniature Tigers. Check 'em out here... The Morning Benders Miniature Tigers 4/20 @ The Monkey House Heavy Trash w/ tba Doors: 8, Show 8:30 18+ $10 @ Doors ![]() Jon Spencer's latest project comes through the Monkey House with an arsenal of classic rockabilly mixed with punk and straight up rock n roll. Support for this one has yet to be announced. Check 'em out here... Heavy Trash 4/30 @ The Monkey House Think About Life w/ TBA Doors: 8, Show: 9 18+ $8 @ Door ![]() This foursome from Montreal will be bringing some crazy energy to Winooski. They came through Burlington before and absolutley destroyed it. This one is gonna be a lot of fun. Be sure to bring your party shoes. Support will be announced shortly. Check 'em out here Think About Life |
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