Described as Americana 'with a twist', LAURA MONK & HIGH COTTON is powered by the passionate voice of Laura Monk. Each band member / songwriter has played in various types of bands over the years...ranging from Pop, Country, Celtic, Rock, Southern Rock and Jazz.

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High Cotton brings original songs with uncommon words and mesmerizing melodies. Described as Americana – Folk Rock with a twist, this band is powered by the expressive, passionate voice of Laura Monk and complimented by driving acoustic guitar, lyrical bass lines and an eclectic mix of percussion. Each have played in various types of bands over the years…ranging from Pop, Jazz, Celtic, Rock, Southern Rock and Country. High Cotton started as a duo with Laura and John Monk in 2003, PJ found Laura & John and joined to make a trio in the Fall of 2005. Dan joined on Lead Guitar in June ’07.

Instrumentation
Laura Monk: Lead Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin, lap dulcimer
John Monk: Bass, mandolin, Harmony
PJ Engeman: Percussion, Guitar, Banjo, Harmony
Dan Foster: Lead Guitar

Websites
http://www.highcottonatl.com, http://www.sonicbids.com/highcotton, www.myspace.com/highcottonatl