the Monarch Project

An emblem of Hamilton’s musical promise today. With influences rooted in 1990s Brit -Rock groups like Oasis and The Verve, the band’s true magic comes from an honesty which recalls the innocent pop-rock of the 1960s era.Originally a four piece (Jo Boudreau – Vocals, Jose Batista – Guitar, James Rea Girt – Bass, Rob Nagy – Drums), the group’s first release - A Better Part Of You/Desire (2012) - captured songwriter Jo Boudreau’s musical ties to a time long gone, with a memorable quality that has been hard to come by since.With the addition of Wally London on Organ, the sound of The Monarch Project grew significantly. Their second release - “Troubled Mind” (2014)- took on a much more mature and developed sound; one which has audiences addicted to the band’s memorable melodies, hooks, and honest emotion.In the contemporary age of sound, something specific sets The Monarch Project beyond the rest – a genuine tie to the artistic origins of music, apart from a simple formula."...a collection of twenty-somethings that possess that rarest of qualities, the perspective and embodiment of an entire generation that preceded them while maintaining absolute integrity and originality." - Kevin Barber (Executive Producer, Boxo Studio)