Laura Monk and High Cotton
Described as Americana-Folk Rock with a twist, the band is powered by the expressive, passionate voice of Laura Monk and complimented by driving acoustic guitar, lyrical bass lines, an eclectic mix of percussion and tasteful lead guitar–all wrapped in three and four part harmonies. An acoustic band with a pure acoustic sound, High Cotton’s musical styles range from Americana to Folk Rock with stops for Old Standards in between!
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Combining soulful and devilishly passionate vocals from Laura Monk with the mix of rhythm guitar, deep bass undertones, an eclectic range of percussion instruments and smooth lead guitar, High Cotton creates a unique sound that sets it apart from the rest of Americana. Their original songs with a unique perspective stretches the Americana tag, and the result is memorable songs that stand apart.
In its show, The Old, The New, The Borrowed, The Blue, Laura Monk & High Cotton take the audience through an emotional landscape on which they can almost walk. As entertaining as they are talented, the band presents a show that pulls at the heart strings and tickles the funny bone as their music moves from dramatic ballads to ridiculously funny songs with the costuming to match.
Laura Monk & High Cotton have performed at venues throughout the southeast, including Eddies’ Attic, Atlanta, GA; The Swallow at the Hollow, Roswell, GA; Smith’s Olde Bar, Atlanta, GA; Rodi, Gastonia, NC;WDVX Radio, Knoxville, TN; SWGE Radio, Dallas, TX; WUGA Radio, Athens, GA; Fox TV, God Morning Atlanta; Matthews Alive Festival, Matthews, NC; Gaylord Plaza Resort, Kissimmee, FL; and Upper S.C. State Fair, Greenville, SC.
High Cotton’s latest CD, Pictures, contains a mix of Rock, Doo-Wop, Pop, Country and Folk in a way that makes perfect sense. Laura Monk & HIgh Cotton create and perform original songs with uncommon words and mesmerizing melodies. The band consists of seasoned performers whose musical experience ranges from Pop, Jazz, Celtic, Rock and Country, and their music is influenced by Roget and Webster, John Hiatt, Dolly Parton, Ogden Nash, Carol King, Mary Chapin-Carpenter, Shane McGowan, Tom Rush, John Sebastian, Paul Simon, Willie Dixon, Traditional Ballads, and Lucinda Williams.
“I can’t say enough about the great show Laura Monk & High Cotton delivered …. . Over 650 people hung on every note as this terrific group of musicians sang current country favorites and a few of their own songs. We were looking for an easy going, talented, southern, soulful band to perform . . . and we hit the jackpot. My delegates rated the program 4.8 out of 5.0 — the highest score we have ever received.” –Liz Bittner, Executive Director, Travel South USA
“All of our staff members and long-time festival attendees said that this was their favorite band out of all the music we’ve booked for the festival over the years. ” –Michelle Zupan, Curator, Hickory Hill
“Laura Monk & High Cotton are a delight. They never fail to enliven WUGA’s live performance show, ‘It’s Friday!’, and they are always welcome here.” –Robb Holmes, Program Director, WUGA
