Bluesfest: Monophonics

After Beirut I went back to the River Stage to see what California combo The Monophonics were all about. They're an old-school collection of organ rockers who like their funk with a touch of psychedelica.

Ian McDonald handles the licks, Kelly Finnigan works the keys and sings.



It was another sweaty day.



Here's bassist Myles O'Mahony and the brass section, Alex Baky and Ryan Scott.



More saxophone.



Extra trumpet!



Singalong action!



Myles sings!



Drummer Austin Bohlman rounds out the group.



Rhythm section action!



Gripping action!



I saw them the next day on the mainstage, working up an even greater sweat.



Extra brass!



Extra bass!



If you like your funk retro, they were definitely the band to see. Up next on their dance card is some work with French singer Ben l'Oncle Soul and some live touring in February.