Monkey See is:
Bob Embury: Bass
Jeff Martin: Vocals
Chris Smith: Guitar
John Spina: Drums
Monkey See performs a mix of modern and classic rock, focusing on the darker, edgier rock that ruled the airwaves in the 90’s through the current classics that carry on that tradition. Although Monkey See has been working its way into the local music scene for a few years, the group is made up of veterans to the local music scene, hailing from bands like Grand Jury, Childsplay, Spank, Gibraltar, Agent 99, and No Camouflage. Every member of Monkey See is a serious musician, and that musicianship shines through in every performance. The shows can be characterized as high energy, with a crowd-pleasing acoustic or “unplugged” mini-set in the middle to create a more intimate setting.
Bob Embury- Whale Sounds and Solid Footing and photographic hiding |
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Birthday |
Same Time every Year March 23 |
Home |
Greece, NY |
Influences |
Jaco, Stanley, Jonas, Kai Echardt, John Entwistle, Geezer, John Paul John, Jack Bruce, Tony Levin and many more |
CD’s in Current Rotation |
Oz Noy Fuzzy, Hectic Watermelon, Jeff Beck Official Bootleg, Heaven and Hell the Dio Years |
Gear |
Roscoe Fretless 6 String, Ken Smith Fretted 6 String, Genz Benz Basshead and Accugroove El Whappo cabinet, Phil Mailloux 9 String Fretless and too many effects. |
Favorite Movies |
Blade Runner, Godfather, Uncle Buck, Halloween, The Killer, Taxi Driver, The Deer Hunter |
Other Bands I've Played With |
Gibraltar, Grand Jury, Spank |
Jeff Martin - Lead vocals, acoustic guitars |
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Birthday |
January 24 |
Home |
Spencerport, NY |
Influences |
Peter Gabriel, Sting, Led Zeppelin, Warren Haynes, The Police, Jethro Tull, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd, Genesis |
CD’s in Current Rotation |
Gov't Mule, Peter Gabriel |
Gear |
Vocal cords, Godin six and twelve string acoustic-electric guitars |
Favorite Movies |
Edward Scissorhands, Good Will Hunting |
Other Bands I've Played With |
No Camouflage, Gibraltar, Jeff Martin Band, Agent 99, Joe Brucato, Shameless Henry |
Christopher Smith Lead guitar Background vocals |
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Birthday |
July 20 |
Home |
Mendon, NY |
Influences |
Mike Stern, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eddie Van Halen, David Gilmour, Tony Iommi, Randy Rhoads, Joe Perry |
CD’s in Current Rotation |
Mike Stern, Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Government Mule |
Guitars ‘n Gear |
Jimmy Page Gibson Les Paul Standard, Fender American Deluxe HSS guitars, Soldano SP-77 preamp, Line 6 Pod Pro multi effects, Rocktron Banshee Talk Box, Vox Clyde McCoy Wah, Furman rack EQ, Peavey Classic 50/100, Marshall JCM 800 head, Marshall 1960A 4X12 cabinet. |
Favorite Movies |
One Flew Over a Cuckoos Nest, Braveheart, Ray, Nightmare on Elm Street, Silence of the Lambs |
Other Bands I've Played With |
Grand Jury, Childsplay |
John Spina - Drums |
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Birthday |
April 24 |
Home |
Hamlin, NY |
Influences |
Neil Peart, Jon Bonham, Danny Carey, Mike Portnoy, Dave Weckl, Chad Wackerman, Chad Smith, Terry Bozzio, Virgil Donati and many more |
CD’s in Current Rotation |
Dream Theater, Tool, Gov't Mule, Spaced Out |
Gear |
Pearl Drums, DW Hardware, Zildjian and Sabian Cymbals |
Favorite Movies |
300, Scarface, The Godfather… |
Other Bands I've Played With |
Gibraltar, Childsplay, and Grand Jury |