3 Daft Monkeys

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3 Daft Monkeys
3 Daft Monkeys
Background information
Origin	Cornwall, UK
Genre(s)	acoustic
Years active	2000 - present
Website	http://www.3daftmonkeys.co.uk
Members
Tim Ashton Athene Roberts Jamie Waters

3 Daft Monkeys are a world-influenced acoustic band from Cornwall, UK, consisting of Tim Ashton, Athene Roberts, and Jamie Waters who combine vocals, fiddle, 12-string guitar, bass guitar and foot drum.

Influences include Celtic, Balkan, Gypsy, Latino, Dance, Dub, Punk, Reggae and Traditional Folk

Their latest album, 'Hubbadillia', was recorded at Martin Barre's Presshouse studios in Devon and was produced by Mark Tucker, who also works with bands such as Flook and PJ Harvey.

The band have had great success at venues and festivals all over England and Europe, including being invited by Show of Hands to play the main stage at the Eden Project. Other highlights include Folkwoods, Holland; Glastonbury Festival, Trowbridge Village Pump; Folk Segovia, Spain; Lorient Interceltic Festival, France; Kevelaer World Music Festival, Germany; Labadoux Festival, Belgium and enthusiastically welcomed returns to the Beautiful Days and Larmer Tree festivals. They are also a regular support act for The Levellers.

[edit] Line-up changes

The band's first album "Brouhaha" featured Rich Mulryne on Djembe, Kick Drum, Cymbals, Tambourine and Saucepan. From "Ooomim" onwards Jamie Waters played bass.