Rusty Monks is an eleven piece funk-rock band that grooves and jams with the original music written by Housecatnick! The rhythm section (guitar, bass, keys and drums) is complimented with a horn section that jabs, swells and punctuates the original songs. Vocalists, Lauren and Catrice, fill the room with their big voices and the songs explore sonic textures as each accomplished member takes a solo, ranging from guitar to keys to brass or reed! Originally formed in NYC in the late '90s by founder Housecatnick, Rusty Monks has headlined festivals, played indoor and outdoor venues, and fairs. Most recently, Rusty Monks has opened for En Vogue at The Mayor's Summer Concert Series in Rahway, NJ and Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, NJ (summer of 2021). The band can be arranged to accommodate small venues with as small of an ensemble as six members. If you like Sly & The Family Stone, The Meters, Steely Dan, Santana and Galactic, book us!