Monkey n. Long tailed primate; Mischievous child
v. usually followed by: about, around eg monkey about.
Puzzle v. Perplexed and confused or be puzzled or confused.
n. Problem that cannot easily be solved; toy, game or question that requires skill or ingenuity to solve.
Monkey Puzzle n. A coniferous tree with stiff spiky leaves.
v. A band from Kapiti Coast formed in December 1995.
Monkey Puzzle is currently at the forefront of New Zealand Ska Music with their twisted blend of Rock and Reggae. Over the Years Monkey Puzzle has performed at hundreds of live events, released 3 EPs and left a trail of satisfied audiences all over the country.
Monkey Puzzle are the first band in the world to have an endorsement package with Golini Instruments. They also played all four shows of the 1999 Telecom Pulsate series.
“I hate these bastards (Monkey Puzzle) because they are good” Nexus Magazine
“One of the big drawcards for this band, is their immense live energy and humour on stage…With that on their side Monkey Puzzle is set for world Domination” Eat Magazine
“Effortlessly jumping from bouncy Ska to slinking grunge, they’d be a household name were they from the U.S.” listen.com
Monkey Puzzle are:
Danny Rodda (guitar, vocals)
Toby Mills (keyboard, vocals)
Matt Whipps (bass, vocals)
BJ Hiha (drums)
