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Location : Chicago, Illinois, USA

Band Members :
Susie Lofton (Vocals)
Jeff Blatherwick (Bass)
Michael Tooles (Drums)
Chuck Polanzani (Guitars)

Band Biography :
Spyder Monkey is an eclectic fusion of music with influences from progressive
rock, soul, funk, Reggae and American blues. With raw high energy, the Spyder
Monkey family of souls is creating music that transcends a myriad of musical
genres. They achieve the solitary goal of touching the hearts & minds of
audiences’ here and abroad. Spyder Monkey is fronted by uniquely gifted
singer-songwriter & prolific lyricist Susie Lofton, who sings compelling tales
of the human experience. Her stories relate the struggle of natural man in
search of spiritual connection, and peaceful relationships to one another, while
exposing the world’s hypocrasies and devastating atrocities leveled against
souls everyday. Described as “a girl who can belt a strong blues sound to rock
music..” Susie’s powerful “sweet & soulful” voice is noted to be reminiscent of
notarious female rockers PJ Harvey, Blondie & Concrete Blonde’s Johnette
Napalitano. Formerly vocalist & songwriter for Digable Cat, Susie’s writing
accomplishments include full length EP “Skratch Traxx” (Blue Tortoise Records) a
self titled release recorded at world renown Fantasy Studios in Berkley,
California with 4 Non Blondes drummer Dawn Richardson. Other Digable Cat
projects include mainstage performance at H.O.B. Chicago, H.O.B. Back Porch
Stage, sponsored by 947 The Zone, Midwest Tour, UK Tour & 2004 MECA Music
Conference & Festival. Coming from the heart of the jungle are the players:
Machine gun drummer Mike Tooles, hot rod guitarist Chuck Polenzani, and the pop
slappin bass work of Jeff Blatherwick. The three-headed monster ferociously
scales the wall of sound by integrating their diverse backgrounds, taking no
prisoners. With their forces combined they have forged a new dangerous breed of
music heard the world over!