Monophonics have taken their self-described ‘Psychedelic Soul’ into Motown, R&B and funk territory that always stays firmly rooted in the 60s and 70s. Smooth, precise and full of horns and harmonies, these Bay Area residents are nostalgic in a way that remind us of how creative and radiant organic music truly is. Al Bell, record producer and co-owner of the legendary Stax Records, calls them “One of the best live soul bands I have ever seen!”