The Monkeymen
LAST APPEARANCE AT THE CAVERN LIVERPOOL 15th June 2025 ---------------------------------------------- Appeared at the Cavern Sunday 30th June 2024 Sunday 26th June 2022
From Blackburn, Lancashire, The Monkeymen play a crazy mix of music from Elvis to The Proclaimers, Chuck Berry to the Kings of Leon.
Swing, Rock n Roll, 70s Glam, Country Rock, Foot stomping sing-alongs, Ballads, whatever...
Our philosophy.... "if you don't like the song we're playing hang on a couple of minutes something completely different will come along".
We play for fun & according to our fans it comes across in bundles.
So if you want to book us get in there early. see contact page for details.
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Swing, Rock n Roll, 70s Glam, Country Rock, Foot stomping sing-alongs, Ballads, whatever...
Our philosophy.... "if you don't like the song we're playing hang on a couple of minutes something completely different will come along".
We play for fun & according to our fans it comes across in bundles.
So if you want to book us get in there early. see contact page for details.
Scroll down for further information
Here are the guys
Sam
Guy in the middle that sings and plays guitar interjecting with humour
Sam is the original Monkeyman
Danny
Singer, guitarist and teller of bad jokes
Fantastic vocalist (singer) likes to wear wigs!
Les
Percussionist (drummer)
Les, very seasoned drummer, you can see the Spring in his step, the warmth of his smile, the smell of Autumn as he plays at speed and the snow on his collar!
Andy
Bass Guitarist
Youngest member of the band, despite looking and acting the oldest!
Repertoire
A selection of our current songs...
It changes all the time, an eclectic mix, shout out a request.
Memphis Tennessee - Chuck Berry
Be my baby - Ronettes
Walk like an Egyptian - The Bangles
One way or another - Blondie
Block Buster - The Sweet
One after 909 - The Beatles
I can Tell - Dr Feelgood
Sorrow - Merseybeats
Let it be me - The Everlys
Act Naturally - The Beatles
I'm on my way - The Proclaimers
Wa;k right back - The Everleys
Dreaming of You - The Coral
Ticket to ride - The Beatles
Long cool woman - The Hollies
His latest flame - Elvis
Have I the right - The Honeycombes
She loves you - The Beatles
Walk in the room - Searchers
I'll never get over you - Johnny Kidd
Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival
To Love Somebody - Michael Buble
Lay back in the arms of someone - Smokie
Tequila Sunrise - The Eagles
Tossing and Turning - The Ivy League
Mollys Chambers - Kings of Leon
Dreaming of you - The Coral
Tell Him - Hello
Spirit in the sky - Dr & the Medics
When will I be Loved - The Everlys
Shang A Lang - Bay City Rollers
Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry
The Wanderer - Dion
Get Ready - The Temptations
Whiskey in the jar - Thin Lizzy
Runaway - Del Shannon
Nice Legs - The Monks
Fun Fun Fun - Status Quo & Beach Boys
Paper Plane - Status Quo
Old time Rock n Roll - Bob Segar
Honky Tonk Women - Rolling Stones
Summertime Blues - The Who
Living next door to Alice - Smokie
I'm a believer - The Monkees
Tulsa Time - Eric Clapton
I knew the bride - Nick Lowe
Up around the bend - Creedence Clearwater
You're right, I'm left - Elvis (Tom Jones)
20th Century Boy - T Rex
All over now - Rolling Stones
Great Balls of fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
Handle with care - Travelling Willburys
Rockin Robin - Jacksons
Mean woman blues - Roy Orbison
Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
Tired of waiting - The Kinks
Price of Love - Everlys
Love is all around - The Troggs
All Shook up - Elvis
Lying in the arms of Mary - Sutherland Bros
Do you wanna dance - Cliff Richard
Sylvias Mother - Dr Hook
It changes all the time, an eclectic mix, shout out a request.
Memphis Tennessee - Chuck Berry
Be my baby - Ronettes
Walk like an Egyptian - The Bangles
One way or another - Blondie
Block Buster - The Sweet
One after 909 - The Beatles
I can Tell - Dr Feelgood
Sorrow - Merseybeats
Let it be me - The Everlys
Act Naturally - The Beatles
I'm on my way - The Proclaimers
Wa;k right back - The Everleys
Dreaming of You - The Coral
Ticket to ride - The Beatles
Long cool woman - The Hollies
His latest flame - Elvis
Have I the right - The Honeycombes
She loves you - The Beatles
Walk in the room - Searchers
I'll never get over you - Johnny Kidd
Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival
To Love Somebody - Michael Buble
Lay back in the arms of someone - Smokie
Tequila Sunrise - The Eagles
Tossing and Turning - The Ivy League
Mollys Chambers - Kings of Leon
Dreaming of you - The Coral
Tell Him - Hello
Spirit in the sky - Dr & the Medics
When will I be Loved - The Everlys
Shang A Lang - Bay City Rollers
Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry
The Wanderer - Dion
Get Ready - The Temptations
Whiskey in the jar - Thin Lizzy
Runaway - Del Shannon
Nice Legs - The Monks
Fun Fun Fun - Status Quo & Beach Boys
Paper Plane - Status Quo
Old time Rock n Roll - Bob Segar
Honky Tonk Women - Rolling Stones
Summertime Blues - The Who
Living next door to Alice - Smokie
I'm a believer - The Monkees
Tulsa Time - Eric Clapton
I knew the bride - Nick Lowe
Up around the bend - Creedence Clearwater
You're right, I'm left - Elvis (Tom Jones)
20th Century Boy - T Rex
All over now - Rolling Stones
Great Balls of fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
Handle with care - Travelling Willburys
Rockin Robin - Jacksons
Mean woman blues - Roy Orbison
Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
Tired of waiting - The Kinks
Price of Love - Everlys
Love is all around - The Troggs
All Shook up - Elvis
Lying in the arms of Mary - Sutherland Bros
Do you wanna dance - Cliff Richard
Sylvias Mother - Dr Hook
Gig Guide
2025
January
Sat 11th Dobbies sports club Bradley Fold Radcliffe BL2 6RL
February
Sat 1st Standish social club
March
Sat 1st The Crown Bredbury
Sat 8th The Arden arms Stockport
Sat 15th The Golden Lion Ashton in Makerfield
Fri 21st Private function Kirkham
Fri 28th Private function Westhoughton
Sat 29th Little Lever WMC
April
Sat 5th Cleveley WMC
Sat 12th Lane ends Burnley
Sat 19th April Hogarths Churchgate Bolton
May
Sat 3rd Bispham Conservative club
Sat 10th Private function The Red Hall Bury
Sun 11th Inn on the wharf Burnley
Sat 31st Longridge Golf Club Private function
June
Sun 8th June Coppull Community
Sat 14th Lane ends Burnley
Sun 15th June The Cavern Liverpool
Sat 21st June Colne Legion
July
Sat 5th The Castle Clitheroe
Sat 19th Buckley Working mens Club Wales
August
Sat 9th Hindley community club Hindley
Sun 24th Coppull conservative club
Fri 29th The Arden arms Stockport
Sat 30th The Bees Knees Colne
September
Fri 5th Crown Hotel Stockport (Cancelled due to Incompetency of venue!)
Sat 27th Bradwell Lane WMC
October
Sat 11th Private function Darwen Masonic
Sat 18th Lane ends Burnley
November
Sat 1st The Golden Lion Ashton In Makerfield
Thur 27th Merseykats
December
Sat 6th Windle Bowling Club St Helens
Sat 27th Darwen Masonic Hall Private function
Weds 31st Coppull conservative club
Picture Gallery
The Monkettes
Video Gallery
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Speak to us
To get hold of The Monkeymen, ring;
Sam on 07775 798 721
Dianne 0755 3263865 (Dreamz Entertainment)
