All is well and thriving in Monk land.  We have so much to tell you!

First, The Loneliest Monk will battle it out between 5 bands for a spot at this year’s SXSW Festival @ Reggie’s Rock Club on February 12, 2010.  A panel of judges will vote for the top band based on crowd reaction, stage presence, music ability, and overall awesomeness. The winner will perform the Reggie’s Showcase @ the Jackalope stage in Austin, Texas on March 19, 2010. We need your presence and Monk support.  This is an amazing opportunity!  Help us go to the land that is South By Southwest.

February 12. 2010
Reggies Rock Club
2105 S. State St.
7:30pm
$8

We Are Hitting the Road

We will embark on our first Spring tour to promote our debut album from Kilo Records.  Our tour will consist of 10 shows, radio station interviews, and travels to candy stores with stops in:

Columbia, MO
Oklahoma City, OK
Austin, TX
Tucson, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
San Diego, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Denver, CO

We will also have a tour kick off party!  Stay tuned for venue details..

The Whistler Unveils Super Compilation LP

The Loneliest Monk is honored to be part of The Whistler’s Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival Vinyl Compilation. The Whistler chose their favorite bands to join in on this wonderful mix. The package includes a triple LP + 32 page book combo detailing all of the 23 artists. Come join us at the listening party and give a listen to the exclusive LP! You can hear our track, “Secrets From the Couch” @ whistlerchicago.com The Album will be available April 10, 2010 via Whistler Records.

2.28.2010
The Whistler
2421 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL
6-10pm

And Last But Not Least..

Our album is currently being packaged and will be fully available March 1st! We have spent the last year molding our sounds and blossoming our music.  We can’t wait to share it with you. Until then, check out our new website at http://wearetheloneliestmonk.com and listen to the new mixes of “Bears”, “You Don’t Have To Try”, and “Secrets From The Couch”.

Love.

The Loneliest Monk

Help Support Rock For Kids’ 7th Annual Music Mixer!

We aren’t performing but we would love for you to come to the August 21st event. The Loneliest Monk as well as other Chicago bands/labels/etc. have compiled their own favorite mix CD’s for the public and you have the opportunity to bid and win the super unique collection from each group at the auction. Our Mix includes a special track from our upcoming debut album as well as a shirt and sweets! Hang out with us for a fun night and support the great cause.

Check out who else is taking part. Can’t be there? You can bid online as well.

http://www.rockforkids.org/events/mixer2009/

Rock For Kids is a non-profit organization that provides support, hope, inspiration and assistance to underserved children and teens. Realizing that music can be a positive motivator in a young person’s life, Rock For Kids provides free year-round music education for children in need. Rock For Kids positively impacts and celebrates young lives by offering access to safe and constructive learning experiences through which children may challenge themselves, build self-esteem and explore their own creative potential.

www.rockforkids.org

7th Annual Music Mixer
Friday, August 21, 2009
Smart Bar
3730 N Clark St
Chicago, IL. 60657
7PM – 10PM
Recommended $5 Donation

Tomorrow The Loneliest Monk shall be performing from the graceful grounds of Logan Square. The cello will be radiating, the percussion roaring, and the audience dancing, all under the shining sun. We will be playing at noon on the The Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival’s main outdoor stage (at the Logan Square Centennial Monument — intersection of Milw./Kedzie/Logan Blvd). To celebrate the occasion we have released two unmastered songs from the upcoming album on our myspace!

We hope to see you tomorrow. There are some fantastic acts playing the event. Go to whistlerchicago.com to see the entire list.

Love,

The Loneliest Monk

Tonight from 7PM-2AM you can txt your votes in for us in the Metromix’s Rock n’ Vote. 10 times per number! We’ll tweet the phone number you need to txt to at the venue tonight.

Follow us here: http://twitter.com/loneliestmonk

Love,

The Loneliest Monk

P.S. If you haven’t voted online, click here and pass it on!

We were chosen as one of the top 10 finalists to compete in Metromix’s Rock n’ Vote. Beginning today through Sunday you can vote us in to win the ultimate prize of headlining a free show at LaSalle Power Co. (Chicago’s newest Rock Venue).

1. Go to chicago.metromix.com
2. Click on Rock n’ Vote
3. Vote us in!
4. You can vote 10 times per IP (internet connection) during the course of the contest!

Pass the info on to anyone and everyone!

Also, for the first time you can hear a sneak peak of the new version of “You Don’t Have To Try” from our upcoming album as well as our newest photos from ishootrockstars.com.

CHICAGO – get a Red Eye today, we are featured along with the other finalists.

Lastly, join us for a free party this Friday at the LaSalle Power CO. and get a first look at this new 20,000-square-foot, tri-level rock bar/live music venue. We will be there promoting, and during the even you can text in your votes.

RSVP at e-mail rsvp@lasallepowerco.com.

Click the poster to cast your vote!

Thank you!

Love,

The Loneliest Monk

We are very happy to announce a new Chicago show at a new Chicago venue/bar/gallery. Please join us in Logan Square at the Whistler on November 6th. There is no cover, and The Loneliest Monk will be the only live performance mixed in between a groovy DJ.
Tell your friends!

Love,

The Loneliest Monk