Surf Band, The Reigning Monarchs Deliver Downtown!

Posted On 02 Aug 2013

Tag: Concert Review, Downtown Los Angeles, Greg Behrendt, Instrumental, Letters to Cleo, Punk, Reggae, Show, Ska, Surf, Surf band, The Redwood, The Reigning Monarchs

Fun, fast and furious, The Reigning Monarchs, delivered a packed surf/ska/punk/reggae show.

I always like hearing new music so when my boyfriend suggested we go check out his friend’s band, I quickly agreed. I was not disappointed. So on July 30^th, at downtown bar, The Redwood, I was treated to a show by this instrumental surf meets punkabilly band, The Reigning Monarchs.

Not only are these guys incredibly talented, but the band even includes well known comedian and author, Greg Behrendt. He is responsible for several popular romantic-comedy books and his stand-up routine. However, while Behrendt is definitely the front-man, they don’t come off as some celebrity vanity project. Another member that people might know is the lead guitarist, Mike Eisenstein, who was in the band, Letters to Cleo. This is one rock solid band that seems to read each other quite well.

They are definitely building up quite a following here in Los Angeles and I have no doubt that they will continue to make waves in the music scene in the future.

About the Author

Leah Brungardt (recently married) joined All Access Music Group in August 2011 and has been enjoying getting to know a new side of the music industry ever since. Having worked to promote radio stations in the past, seeing what makes a successful radio hit has been a thrill. As a lover of all genres of music, working at All Access Music Group is a perfect fit for Leah, and she loves learning about up and coming musicians as well. Most of her friends have come to rely on her for new music. Leah grew up overseas attending American international schools and attended The University of Arizona, where she earned a BA in Music Management. She roots for the Wildcats every chance she gets. Leah has been able to work at a variety of music-related jobs including several internships at small independent labels, ClearChannel Radio and Journal Broadcasting Group. She also spent time working retail at a store that specializes in vinyl, which was a lot of fun for her. Her favorite movie is Empire Records, so that makes perfect sense.