World influenced acoustic music, with a hint of the bizarre!

From Cornwall, 3 Daft Monkeys combine rousing vocals, frenetic fiddling, rhythmical 12-string guitar, dancing bass and foot drum.

“ Varied and stirring acoustic style … outstanding fiddle work ” The Guardian (Social Vertigo) ***

Their most recent album, Social Vertigo, has been acclaimed by critics and fans alike and tracks are now being played on BBC Radio 2. Hailed as a dynamic and astonishing album, Social Vertigo demonstrates superbly the band’s varied and accomplished musicianship.

The band combine rousing vocals, frenetic fiddling, 12-string guitar, dancing bass and foot drum. Whether it's Celtic, Folk, Gypsy or other World Music you are drawn to, all these influences and more are in evidence within 3 Daft Monkeys’ music. Far too diverse to be pigeonholed into one genre, and possessing a sound completely impossible to typecast into being a particular “style”, 3DM traverse Dance, Dub, Punk, Reggae and Traditional Folk with ease, creating a stunning blend of upbeat, danceable music which despite all its world influences remains undeniably British. Their vibrant and energetic live performances received ecstatic responses from audiences at festivals last summer including Cambridge Folk Festival and Fairport Convention’s Cropredy.

In 2008 3DM were invited to play shows as special guests for the Levellers, Show of Hands, Oysterband and Hawkwind. This summer they can be found on the prestigious ‘Avalon’ and Glade stages at Glastonbury Festival, as well as at Trowbridge Folk Festival, Belladrum and Cornbury.

 

Whatever your taste in music, come and see them live ... their unique blend of high octane, funked-up folk is guaranteed to get you dancing!