We are pleased to introduce you to 10 Ton Monkey.
10 Ton Monkey are a three-piece funk rock powerhouse hailing from the heart of Devon.
Combining the groove-heavy backbone of funk with the raw intensity of rock. Our sound draws from a diverse blend of influences, from the soulful grit of blues to the lyrical flow of hip-hop and the heavy riffs of metal.
Formed from a shared love of pushing musical boundaries, the trio has developed a unique style that thrives on tight rhythms, explosive energy and dynamic shifts.
Their live performances are a high-octane blend of attitude, grit and infectious grooves, ensuring no audience member can stand still. With roots in diverse genres, 10 Ton Monkey aren’t afraid to explore the unexpected, delivering a sonic experience that is equal parts head-banging and hip-shaking.
Devon may be their home, but their sound is destined to break beyond borders.
Q&A with 10 Ton Monkey
Team IM: Who is in the band?
Sam Hall, Jason Mills, and Phil Winters.
Team IM: Where are you from? / Where are you based now?
Devon & Devon.
Team IM: What are your musical influences?
Jimi Hendrix, The Stooges, Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Beastie Boys and Parliament.
Team IM: Tell us more about 10 Ton Monkey.
We are a new original trio looking for gigs, radio play, managers & record labels. We have a strong 2 hours of all original materials. Our live performance is hard-hitting and full of energy.
Team IM: Tell us more about your latest release, ‘Shindig The EP'.
We released our very first EP on 01/11/24, and it is on our website for free download and also available to stream on all the major platforms.
Team IM: What inspired ‘Shindig The EP’?
New bass player and finally getting the sound we’ve been looking for.
Quick Fire - Just For Fun
If you’re on the road...
The absolute essential item for us on tour is...
Our instruments.
Our most challenging journey for the least payoff led us to...
Recording our very first EP.
Keeping fit on the road requires...
Plenty of sleep.
The coolest pit stop worldwide is...
Anywhere with great coffee.
A must-have in our tour survival kit is...
A monkey mascot.
The weirdest gig we've ever played happened at...
Torquay.
The place with the best bathroom graffiti is..
The best part of performing live is the feeling of...
Making people happy and energised.
The silliest thing ever said onstage was...
Sorry, we can’t turn it down.
How we prepare for a show...
Eat plenty.
