#MonoNeon

[queenrizzardnthelizardscissored]

most ppl create playlists for songs that go together or blend well

i like making the most utter whiplash ever in a playlist possible

[antaniashanae]

A Night in the Music City: MonoNeon Quilted Stereo Tour

July 30, 2024

Exit/In -Nashville

I traveled to Nashville, TN on July 30th as my initial plans to see Lianne La Havas in D.C. fell through. Why must ticket re-sellers be so greedy? I watched $85 tickets be flipped to nearly $400 overnight. I suppose, the demand to see her in the US was substantial- I get it. As an avid concertgoer, this didn’t change the fact that I still needed (good) music and entertainment.

Once Lianne was ruled out, I checked to see what other artists were touring: Missy Elliot, Chaka Khan, Jhene Aiko to name a few. The algorithm on Instagram would show MonoNeon’s Quilted Stereo Tour announcement. With little hesitation, I checked out dates and locations and settled on Nashville. This was a bit spontaneous as I have not been to Nashville as a legal drinking adult. I booked a flight out of Dallas, packed my neon green, and was on my way!

MonoNeon, Grammy award winning, super-bassist. He is one of the last to play alongside Prince, and posses an unusual skill of playing the bass with his left hand, upside down on the right-handed instrument. This makes for a unique sound that is only expected from him. His musical style is not only erratic, but genius.

The Memphis native is consistently providing listeners with new  music. He has released another album titled, “Quilted Stereo” which features the “innovator of funk,” GEORGE CLINTON. The album also includes a feature from the beautiful and legendary soul singer, MAVIS STAPLES.  

A nice, sunny day turned dark and rainy as soon as the concert was scheduled to start at 8p, at the Exit/In located at 2208 Elliston Pl, Nashville, TN 37203. From the moment I walked into the venue, the atmosphere was electric, filled with concert attendees wearing specks of neon clothing, anticipation and sounds of a past time. I must admit, I was eager to see who his audience consisted of. At the end of the day, we were all in alignment to groove!

Abruptly hitting the stage around 9p, a nameless band and Mononeon take their places. He is wearing a multi-neon-colored, quilted face mask and ski goggles. The building goes up with roaring yells and claps as the band opened with “Hot Cheetos.” And the transitions were consistent.

Although none of my favorite songs were performed, the energy and creativity MonoNeon brought to the stage were undeniable. His ability to create a vibrant atmosphere kept the audience engaged, but we were all wanting more—

With a consistent flow of songs, the vibe felt more like a jam session than a traditional concert. I needed a Red Bull to power through the remainder of the set. The highlight of the night was undoubtedly when MonoNeon performed, “Women, Water, & Weed.” This performance was more of a crescendo, while exposing more of his vocal abilities—which I love. The energy of the room was palpable, and the crowd was completely captivated by his unique sound and stage presence. His talent on the bass guitar is simply unmatched—

Overall, it was a night of musical exploration and unexpected delights. If MonoNeon is ever in your city, be sure to check him out!

Remaining Tour Dates:

[davidheulin]

Quel concert ce soir au 106 ! MonoNeon, bassiste, joue en gaucher sur une guitare pour droitier tenue à l'envers, ce qui lui permet d'utiliser une technique de bend prononcée sur les cordes supérieures. Le style ou technique de slap de Thomas est unique parce qu'il est exécuté à l'envers par rapport à la technique standard, mais il utilise toujours le pouce pour les slaps (les « frappés ») et les autres doigts pour les pops (les « tirés »).

Le groupe est d'un niveau extraordinaire. Du batteur au clavier en passant par la guitare électrique, on reconnaît les sonorités de Prince.

MonoNeon est l’une des dernières personnes à avoir travaillé avec Prince.

[guitar-ijiri-house]

Fender MonoNeon Instrument Cables レビュー！ベースに最適なクリアナトーンを実現するケーブル!! _ ギターいじリストのおうち

Review of Fender's MonoNeon Instrument Cables!

The MonoNeon Instrument Cables feature bold coloring that embodies the versatile artistry of Mr. MonoNeon!

The MonoNeon Instrument Cables are outstanding both in terms of eye-catching design and sound!

[dixiefunk]

Disco Pills (LIVE) // Scary Goldings ft. John Scofield & MonoNeon

[insufficientdata]

this dude is such a prodigy

[renatofilomena]

Cornish Hen (ft. John Scofield & MonoNeon) | Scary Goldings

[leather-phase]

Jared's Mixtape

Here is a lil collection of tunes that I've been into lately. A digital mixtape from me to U! hope you like Uranium Club and Captain Beefheart.

[morerogue]

MonoNeon… cuz I’m a Supermane

[sonicziggy]

"Full Circle" by MonoNeon, Mavis Staples https://ift.tt/Enezmq2

[krispyweiss]

Song Review: MonoNeon feat. Mavis Staples - “Full Circle”

MonoNeon is talking to his god and wondering how to make his life work the way he wants it to. And god tells MonoNeon:

If you do good, it’ll get good/that’s the cheat code for life/and if you take care of each other, then you gonna be all right/and if you act right to one another and be grateful like you should/it’s gonna come back full circle on you

So goes the chorus of “Full Circle,” MonoNeon’s Quilted Stereo (July 26) single featuring Mavis Staples. But there’s a twist to the number released July 10 to mark Staples’ 85th birthday - it casts the former Staple Singer as god incarnate. And she declares:

Be patient, be humble, be glad/you know I’ve got your back/yes I do

“Full Circle” is big-“F” funky with a big-“M” message packed into its beats and wordless, joyful backgrounds. Which is the best way to package such things.

“That’s all right - that’s all right,” Staples says between chuckles when the music ends. “This is a fun song.”

Grade card: MonoNeon feat. Mavis Staples - “Full Circle” - B

7/10/24

[weizhentian]

Lately I've been listening to microtonal music. MonoNeon used to work with Prince, and came up with this funky jam.

It wouldn't be out of place in Earthbound/Mother 2.