"Their shows are defined by an organic, dance and melody driven curve that our crowds have responded to with continued patronage. I would recommend Vanilla Monk for your next event.”

- Peter Marzilli / Cuillo Centre For The Arts

VM is a four or five piece band that not only has embarked on original projects in the past, but also has become one of South Florida's premier live music groups. Covering classic rock, surf rock, funk, and reggae from legendary artists such as Hendrix, Marley, The Beatles, Jack Johnson, Sublime, John Mayer and more, the band performs at numerous venues in the downtown West Palm Beach, and Ft Lauderdale/Miami areas.

In the summer of 2008 the band recorded a five track EP live at City Limits in Delray Beach, FL. The live CD showcases the four players in a powerful selection of originals and select covers. In addition the band has been playing for large city events in the downtown West Palm Beach area for hundreds of people. In the spring of 2008 VM was selected to perform at SunFest, Florida’s largest music festival, opening for local Hear Music recording artist Hilary McRae and internationally known pop icon Fergie. In addition, the band was asked to perform in the Chicago area at The Raue Center for the Arts New Music Series on November 29th, 2008 which produced the bands Live at the Raue Center CD released in the first part of 2009.

Vanilla Monk formed in the Ft Lauderdale, FL area, in the Summer of 2006, when singer/songwriter Matt Farr paired up with longtime friend and fellow musician Craig Stevens to record an original album. Envisioning a dynamic, and versatile selection of music that would appeal to a broad audience, “Parallels” was released in the fall of 2007. September 21st, 2007 marked the official CD release party and first live performance of VM in Delray Beach, FL. The CD features guest vocals by Sparrow Records recording artist Audrey Assad. The full, six piece band, performed to a packed house at one of the areas most popular live music spots and was a huge success.

The band is excited for what lies ahead, and welcomes everyone along for the ride. See you at the show!