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Monkey n. Long tailed primate; Mischievous child
v. usually followed by: about, around eg monkey about.
Puzzle v. Perplexed and confused or be puzzled or confused.
n. Problem that cannot easily be solved; toy, game or question that requires skill or ingenuity to solve.
Monkey Puzzle n. A coniferous tree with stiff spiky leaves.
v. A band from Kapiti Coast formed in December 1995.

Monkey Puzzle * Tracks featured on Coastal Disturbance 4 Wet Rubber New Zealand S.O.S. Surfer Video Quicksilver boardrider highlights (T.V.2) N.Z. Summer Surfing Nationals (T.V.2) * Two songs on Punked if I know One foot Records Compilation (1997) * Three E.Ps Cigarettes & Sourbears (1997) Unequivocal Jones (1998) Chew This (1999) * Airplay in New Zealand and Japan How Bout You (single) * Played Support for Creed Wellington Leg of NZ tour * Played all but two of Telecoms Pulsate Series since Jan 1999 Quicksilver Boardriders (Wanaka) Summer Surf Nationals (Gisborne) Manu Bay Nationals (Raglin) * Went to Number One Artist on www.mp3.net.nz in 5 days. (April 2000). Currently Sponsored by * 40oz Jeans * Adidas Eye Protection * Ngaru Toa Surfwear * Blitz Surf Shops Endorsements * Golini Guitars

"Within the last few months, Ska has been the focal point of everyone in predicting trends in the future of the Music world" (Bim Skala Bim) Monkey Puzzle is currently at the forefront of New Zealand Ska Music with their twisted blend of Rock and Reggae. Over the Years Monkey Puzzle has performed at hundreds of live events, released 3 E.Ps and left a trail of satisfied audiences all over the country. "I hate these bastards (Monkey Puzzle) because they are good" Colin Dickson Nexus Magazine "One of the big drawcards for this band, is their immense live energy and humour on stage... ...With that on their side Monkey Puzzle is set for world Domination" Paul (x Loves Ugly Children) in Eat Magazine 1997. "The series (Telecom Pulsate) was very successful and attracted on average 2000 participants at each event. Monkey Puzzle contributed greatly to the success of this series." Emily Redmond Telecom External Brand Advisor "Their Live Shows and music are among the best I have seen in NZ... ...My reasons for choosing Monkey Puzzle to endorse my Guitars was simple... ...I looked at bands from around the country and found Monkey Puzzle to be among the best that this country has to offer" Richard Dunn Golini Guitars "Monkey Puzzle Delivered 100% of the time" Lynne Klap Sports Impact Limited

Members
Danny Vocals, Guitars, Didgeredo Formerly with Human Eyes who had heavy airplay in U.S in the early 1990s On college radio. Started Monkey Puzzle in 1995. Stood as a mayoral candidate for the Kapiti district in 1998, and placed 4th with 819 votes. Surfs skates and snowboards.

Ryan Drums, Backing vocals Former drummer for Young and Ruthless, winners of 1995 smokefree rockquest Reported to be hung like the ploughmans donkey. Skates and snowboards.

Matt Bass, Backing vocals. Despite only having played Bass for 3 years, has developed into one of the most Solid Bass players in the N.Z ska/rock scene. Snowboard and surfs.

Toby Keyboards, Backing Vocals Newest member of the band, played the NZ Covers scene for 8 years in a variety of Genres. Backing for NZ Entertainer of the Year 1999. Rollerblades and Mountain Bikes