Monkey Puzzle..

The UK's hottest new funk/dance band.
A heavy dose of Funk, Jazz, Latin, and Sexy Lounge Grooves that will get you moving like you never thought you could...

Band Members
  • Elena Riley - Lead Vocals & Flute
  • Dan Marshall - Guitar & Vocals
  • Lucy Martin - Violin & Vocals
  • Lee Hayter - Keys
  • Nick Terry - Bass Guitar
  • Luke Bocchetta - Drums
  • James Goff - Percussion
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Music

Monkey Puzzle, the story so far..

They combine super catchy vocal harmonies with energetic rhythms that always result in a packed dance floor full of happy people. They are a visually exciting band and enjoy making their fans feel like an instrumental part of every show.

Along with life experiences, Monkey Puzzle draw inspiration from a vast musical background including Jamiroquai, Joyce Cooling, Eva Cassidy and Fela Kuti.

Monkey Puzzle are made up of seven good friends who are musicians and songwriters, all with a wealth of performing and recording experience all around the UK.

Formed in January over a winter pint earlier this year, the band have since cultivated a solid and growing fan base. They started off playing free gigs and have quickly progressed to regular paid shows at events and venues around the South UK, including headlining the Bournemouth air festival over 3 evenings.

Upcoming Shows

Bournemouth Air Festival Aftershow Flyer

27 Aug 2010The Winchester, Poole HillBournemouth
28 Aug 2010Royal Exeter Hotel 'Bar 1812'Bournemouth
3 Sep 2010Lambs Green InnCorfe Mullen
4 Sep 2010Lambs Green InnCorfe Mullen
10 Sep 2010Bournemouth Light Night
Lower Gardens Bandstand
Bournemouth
17 Sep 2010Royal Exeter Hotel 'Bar 1812'Bournemouth
16 Oct 2010Royal Exeter Hotel 'Bar 1812'Bournemouth
29 Oct 2010Royal Exeter Hotel 'Bar 1812'Bournemouth
6 Nov 2010The Winchester, Poole HillBournemouth
26 Nov 2010Royal Exeter Hotel 'Bar 1812'Bournemouth
10 Dec 2010Royal Exeter Hotel 'Bar 1812'Bournemouth

Previous Shows

19 Aug 2010Bournemouth Air FestivalBoscombe Pier
20 Aug 2010Bournemouth Air FestivalBoscombe Pier
21 Aug 2010Bournemouth Air FestivalBoscombe Pier
14 Jul 2010Star Sensations, Champions BarBournemouth
11 Jul 2010Grooves on the GreenParkstone
10 Jul 20101812 LiveBournemouth
9 Jul 2010Cellar BarBoscombe