Monophonics – March 3rd – Cervantes’ Other Side

Photos by Tim Dwenger

Last Saturday, Monophonics rolled into town and took over Cervantes’ Other Side with their one-of-a-kind blend of 70’s Funk, Soul, and Rock.  From the moment they took the stage, Kelly Finnigan and the rest of the band commanded the attention of every eyeball in the room.  There were fists pumping in the air as they cranked through “There’s a Riot Going On” from their trippy 2012 gem In Your Brain, and when they slowed things down for “Beggin'” the lovers in the room got close.  As the set wound down, Finnigan showed off his pipes on the always rowdy “Bang Bang” and the room descended into the madness of a post-midnight psychedelic dance party.  After a brief encore break the band came back and delivered the riveting “Holding Back Your Love” from 2015’s Sound of Sinning and when they left the stage for good crowd was desperately wanting more.  Hopefully Monophonics will be back in town soon and, when they return, you’ll want to do yourself a favor and be there for the party.