Thom Monahan
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Thom Monahan is a producer/engineer
and musician
who is best known for his work with the bands Pernice Brothers and Vetiver
. He has also produced albums by Devendra Banhart
, Beachwood Sparks
, and Lavender Diamond
.
Monahan was the bassist and singer of Connecticut indie-rock band Monsterland from 1991 to 1994, and a member of the Pernice Brothers from 1998 to 2005. He began his recording career in 1995 with the Scud Mountain Boys
debut album, Dance The Night Away. When Scuds singer Joe Pernice
formed Pernice Brothers in 1998, Monahan was enlisted to play bass, provide background vocals and produce the band's debut album, Overcome By Happiness
. He went on to produce additional Pernice Brothers albums The World Won't End
, Yours, Mine and Ours
, and Discover A Lovelier You
.
Monahan moved from his native New England
to California
in 2005 and began working with bands in the San Francisco folk scene, recording many albums in Sacramento
's The Hangar studio, including Devendra Banhart
's Cripple Crow
and Vetiver
's To Find Me Gone
, Thing of the Past
and Tight Knit
. At his home studio in Los Angeles, he has recorded albums by Lavender Diamond
, Little Joy
, Chapin Sisters
and The Whispertown2000.
In 2008, Monahan and Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson co-produced Vagabonds
, the first solo album by Jayhawks singer Gary Louris
, which features vocals by Jenny Lewis
, Susanna Hoffs
and Jonathan Wilson
.
Monahan married journalist and author Shirley Halperin in 2004.
Thom can be reached through his management company, Joe D'Ambrosio Management, Inc. at 914.422.0022.
(To see Thom’s entire discography, click here.)
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
and musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
who is best known for his work with the bands Pernice Brothers and Vetiver
Vetiver (band)
Vetiver are an American folk band headed by songwriter Andy Cabic.- History :Cabic was a member of the Greensboro, North Carolina indie rock band The Raymond Brake who released some records on the now defunct Simple Machines label. He formed Vetiver after moving to San Francisco. The band...
. He has also produced albums by Devendra Banhart
Devendra Banhart
Devendra Obi Banhart is a singer-songwriter and visual artist. Banhart was born in Houston, Texas and was raised by his mother in Venezuela, until he moved to California as a teenager. He began to study at the San Francisco Art Institute in 1998, but dropped out to perform music in Europe, San...
, Beachwood Sparks
Beachwood Sparks
Beachwood Sparks are an American alternative country band from Los Angeles. A Daily Telegraph article on America's underground psychedelic pop scene described Beachwood Sparks as "country through a kaleidoscope".-Biography:...
, and Lavender Diamond
Lavender Diamond
Lavender Diamond is a Los Angeles-based Folk/country-pop quartet known for its light-hearted, often winsome sound; its simple, romantic lyrics; and the charismatic, whimsical stage presence and ethereal vocals of frontwoman Becky Stark.-History:...
.
Monahan was the bassist and singer of Connecticut indie-rock band Monsterland from 1991 to 1994, and a member of the Pernice Brothers from 1998 to 2005. He began his recording career in 1995 with the Scud Mountain Boys
Scud Mountain Boys
Scud Mountain Boys was an American alt-country band. Formed in 1991 in Northampton, Massachusetts, it comprised Joe Pernice, Stephen Desaulniers, Bruce Tull and Tom Shea. Stephen Desaulniers left the band and was replaced by Frank Padellaro in Oct. 1996....
debut album, Dance The Night Away. When Scuds singer Joe Pernice
Joe Pernice
Joe Pernice is an American indie rock musician and writer, who has fronted several bands, including the Scud Mountain Boys, Chappaquiddick Skyline and the Pernice Brothers....
formed Pernice Brothers in 1998, Monahan was enlisted to play bass, provide background vocals and produce the band's debut album, Overcome By Happiness
Overcome by Happiness
Overcome by Happiness is a Pernice Brothers album, released in 1998.-Reception:*Allmusic [ link]*Robert Christgau -Track listing:# "Crestfallen" – 3:53# "Overcome by Happiness" – 3:40# "Sick of You" – 1:23...
. He went on to produce additional Pernice Brothers albums The World Won't End
The World Won't End
The World Won't End is a Pernice Brothers album, released in 2001.-Track listing:# "Working Girls " – 3:20# "7:30" – 3:03# "Our Time Has Passed" – 3:53# "She Heightened Everything" – 2:38...
, Yours, Mine and Ours
Yours, Mine and Ours (album)
Yours, Mine and Ours is a Pernice Brothers album, released in 2003.-Track listing:# "The Weakest Shade of Blue" – 3:08# "Water Ban" – 3:08# "One Foot in the Grave" – 3:15# "Baby in Two" – 3:36...
, and Discover A Lovelier You
Discover a Lovelier You
-Track listing:# "There Goes the Sun" – 3:36# "Saddest Quo" – 3:32# "Snow" – 3:09# "Sell Your Hair" – 3:16# "My So-Called Celibate Life" – 3:36# "Dumb It Down" – 2:23...
.
Monahan moved from his native New England
New England
New England is a region in the northeastern corner of the United States consisting of the six states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut...
to California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
in 2005 and began working with bands in the San Francisco folk scene, recording many albums in Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento is the capital of the state of California, in the United States of America.Sacramento may also refer to:- United States :*Sacramento County, California*Sacramento, Kentucky*Sacramento – San Joaquin River Delta...
's The Hangar studio, including Devendra Banhart
Devendra Banhart
Devendra Obi Banhart is a singer-songwriter and visual artist. Banhart was born in Houston, Texas and was raised by his mother in Venezuela, until he moved to California as a teenager. He began to study at the San Francisco Art Institute in 1998, but dropped out to perform music in Europe, San...
's Cripple Crow
Cripple Crow
Cripple Crow was released on XL Recordings on September 13, 2005. It is the fifth album by psych folk acoustic rocker Devendra Banhart and his first for the label XL Recordings. The cover is reminiscent of the Sgt...
and Vetiver
Vetiver (band)
Vetiver are an American folk band headed by songwriter Andy Cabic.- History :Cabic was a member of the Greensboro, North Carolina indie rock band The Raymond Brake who released some records on the now defunct Simple Machines label. He formed Vetiver after moving to San Francisco. The band...
's To Find Me Gone
To Find Me Gone
To Find Me Gone is the second studio album by Andy Cabic's San Francisco based band Vetiver.The cover features a holographic print from American Artist Galen Pehrson.-Track listing:# "Been So Long" – 3:58# "You May Be Blue" – 4:41# "No One Word" – 6:13...
, Thing of the Past
Thing Of The Past
Thing of the Past is the third studio album by Andy Cabic's San-Francisco-based band Vetiver.The album consists of cover songs originally performed by songwriters Andy Cabic considers influential in his music & life. Several of the original authors appear as guests on their respective songs,...
and Tight Knit
Tight Knit
Tight Knit is the fourth full-length album by Vetiver. It was released on February 17, 2009 under Sub Pop Records.-Track listing:All songs written by Andy Cabic.# "Rolling Sea" - 5:19# "Sister" - 3:44# "Everyday" - 3:49...
. At his home studio in Los Angeles, he has recorded albums by Lavender Diamond
Lavender Diamond
Lavender Diamond is a Los Angeles-based Folk/country-pop quartet known for its light-hearted, often winsome sound; its simple, romantic lyrics; and the charismatic, whimsical stage presence and ethereal vocals of frontwoman Becky Stark.-History:...
, Little Joy
Little Joy
Little Joy is a Brazilian/American rock band formed in 2007 by Los Hermanos singer/guitarist Rodrigo Amarante, The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti and Binki Shapiro. Amarante and Moretti met in 2006, at a festival in Lisbon where both their bands were performing, and the idea came up to start a...
, Chapin Sisters
Chapin Sisters
The Chapin Sisters are an American folk pop musical group consisting of sisters Abigail Chapin and Lily Chapin, and formerly their half-sister Jessica Craven. Abigail and Lily are daughters of folk singer Tom Chapin and nieces of the late singer-songwriter Harry Chapin...
and The Whispertown2000.
In 2008, Monahan and Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson co-produced Vagabonds
Vagabonds (Gary Louris album)
Vagabonds is an album by American singer/songwriter and former Jayhawks member Gary Louris, released in 2008.-Reception:Writing for Allmusic, critic Mark Deming praised the album, writing "Vagabonds manages to sound grand and organic at once, with the arrangements and production capturing a sense...
, the first solo album by Jayhawks singer Gary Louris
Gary Louris
Gary Louris is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter of alternative country and pop music. He was a founding member of the Minneapolis-based band The Jayhawks, and their principal songwriter and vocalist after the departure of Mark Olson; he is often credited with the band's subsequent move from...
, which features vocals by Jenny Lewis
Jenny Lewis
Jennifer Diane Lewis , is an American singer-songwriter musician and actress. She was the primary vocalist of the indie rock band Rilo Kiley, and has released two solo albums. She currently performs as part of the duo Jenny & Johnny with boyfriend Johnathan Rice...
, Susanna Hoffs
Susanna Hoffs
Susanna Lee Hoffs is an American vocalist, guitarist and actress. She is best known as a member of the all-female pop band The Bangles.-Early life:...
and Jonathan Wilson
Jonathan Wilson (musician)
Jonathan Wilson is an American musician and producer who was born in Forest City, North Carolina in 1974.- Solo Artist :Wilson completed a solo album titled, Frankie Ray in 2007. The record was never officially released...
.
Monahan married journalist and author Shirley Halperin in 2004.
Thom can be reached through his management company, Joe D'Ambrosio Management, Inc. at 914.422.0022.
Select Discography
see also albums by Pernice Brothers.(To see Thom’s entire discography, click here.)
1995
- Scud Mountain BoysScud Mountain BoysScud Mountain Boys was an American alt-country band. Formed in 1991 in Northampton, Massachusetts, it comprised Joe Pernice, Stephen Desaulniers, Bruce Tull and Tom Shea. Stephen Desaulniers left the band and was replaced by Frank Padellaro in Oct. 1996....
- Dance the Night Away
1996
- The Lilys - Better Can't Make Your Life Better
- New Radiant Storm KingNew Radiant Storm KingNew Radiant Storm King is an indie rock group formed at Massachusetts' Hampshire College in 1990.-Biography:New Radiant Storm King have released eight studio albums on six different labels...
- Hurricane Necklace - Scud Mountain BoysScud Mountain BoysScud Mountain Boys was an American alt-country band. Formed in 1991 in Northampton, Massachusetts, it comprised Joe Pernice, Stephen Desaulniers, Bruce Tull and Tom Shea. Stephen Desaulniers left the band and was replaced by Frank Padellaro in Oct. 1996....
- Massachusetts - Silver JewsSilver JewsSilver Jews was an indie rock band from New York City, formed in 1989 by David Berman along with Pavement's Stephen Malkmus and Bob Nastanovich. Berman remained throughout and was the only constant member. During the last few albums, Cassie Berman became a regular member of the band...
- Natural Bridge
2000
- Joe PerniceJoe PerniceJoe Pernice is an American indie rock musician and writer, who has fronted several bands, including the Scud Mountain Boys, Chappaquiddick Skyline and the Pernice Brothers....
- Big Tobacco - Chappaquiddick Skyline - Chappaquiddick Skyline
- J Mascis + the FogJ MascisJ Mascis is an American musician, best known as the singer, guitarist and songwriter for Dinosaur Jr.. In 2011, he was ranked in Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.- Biography :...
- More Light - The Capitol YearsCapitol YearsThe Capitol Years is an indie rock band founded by principal songwriter, Shai Halperin, . Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Halperin has released 2 albums of solo work as "The Capitol Years" as well as 2 albums and an EP with a full band...
- Meet Yr Acres
2001
- The Chamber Strings - Month of Sundays
- Beachwood SparksBeachwood SparksBeachwood Sparks are an American alternative country band from Los Angeles. A Daily Telegraph article on America's underground psychedelic pop scene described Beachwood Sparks as "country through a kaleidoscope".-Biography:...
- Once We Were Trees - Pernice Brothers - The World Won't EndThe World Won't EndThe World Won't End is a Pernice Brothers album, released in 2001.-Track listing:# "Working Girls " – 3:20# "7:30" – 3:03# "Our Time Has Passed" – 3:53# "She Heightened Everything" – 2:38...
2002
- New Radiant Storm KingNew Radiant Storm KingNew Radiant Storm King is an indie rock group formed at Massachusetts' Hampshire College in 1990.-Biography:New Radiant Storm King have released eight studio albums on six different labels...
- Winter's Kill - The Bigger LoversThe Bigger LoversThe Bigger Lovers were a power-pop band from Philadelphia.The band features singer/guitarist Bret Tobias, guitarist Ed Hogarty, bassist Scott Jefferson, and drummer Patrick Berkery.They played their farewell show on Nov 5th 2005.-Discography:...
- Honey in the Hive
2003
- Pernice Brothers - Yours, Mine and OursYours, Mine and Ours (album)Yours, Mine and Ours is a Pernice Brothers album, released in 2003.-Track listing:# "The Weakest Shade of Blue" – 3:08# "Water Ban" – 3:08# "One Foot in the Grave" – 3:15# "Baby in Two" – 3:36...
- The Natural HistoryThe Natural History (band)The Natural History was a band composed of Tepper brothers singer–guitarist Max and bassist Julian, along with drummer Derek Vockins. After playing locally in the New York area and self-recording their own three-song EP, The Natural History caught the ear of local NYC label Startime...
- Beat Beat Heartbeat - Dave DerbyDave DerbyDave Derby is an American songwriter, producer, and composer of music for film and television. He was a founding member of the Dambuilders, Brilliantine, and Gramercy Arms. Derby has also released solo records and played bass in Lloyd Cole's band The Negatives....
- Even Further Behind - The Capitol YearsCapitol YearsThe Capitol Years is an indie rock band founded by principal songwriter, Shai Halperin, . Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Halperin has released 2 albums of solo work as "The Capitol Years" as well as 2 albums and an EP with a full band...
- Jewelry Store
2005
- Devendra BanhartDevendra BanhartDevendra Obi Banhart is a singer-songwriter and visual artist. Banhart was born in Houston, Texas and was raised by his mother in Venezuela, until he moved to California as a teenager. He began to study at the San Francisco Art Institute in 1998, but dropped out to perform music in Europe, San...
- Cripple CrowCripple CrowCripple Crow was released on XL Recordings on September 13, 2005. It is the fifth album by psych folk acoustic rocker Devendra Banhart and his first for the label XL Recordings. The cover is reminiscent of the Sgt... - Pernice Brothers - Discover A Lovelier YouDiscover a Lovelier You-Track listing:# "There Goes the Sun" – 3:36# "Saddest Quo" – 3:32# "Snow" – 3:09# "Sell Your Hair" – 3:16# "My So-Called Celibate Life" – 3:36# "Dumb It Down" – 2:23...
- The Capitol YearsCapitol YearsThe Capitol Years is an indie rock band founded by principal songwriter, Shai Halperin, . Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Halperin has released 2 albums of solo work as "The Capitol Years" as well as 2 albums and an EP with a full band...
- Let Them Drink - National Eye - Roomful of Lions
2006
- VetiverVetiver (band)Vetiver are an American folk band headed by songwriter Andy Cabic.- History :Cabic was a member of the Greensboro, North Carolina indie rock band The Raymond Brake who released some records on the now defunct Simple Machines label. He formed Vetiver after moving to San Francisco. The band...
- To Find Me Gone - Brightblack Morning LightBrightblack Morning LightBrightblack Morning Light was a band which formed in Northern California by Nathan Shineywater and Rachael Hughes, both of whom originally hail from Alabama, Shineywater from Birmingham and Hughes from just outside of Montgomery. Shineywater plays electric slide guitar, and Hughes favors vintage...
- Brightblack Morning Light - The Rosewood ThievesRosewood ThievesThe Rosewood Thieves are an American folk rock band from New York.-Band members:*Erick Jordan *Paul Jenkins *Mackenzie Vernacchio *Jon Estes *Mark Bordenet -From The Decker House :...
- From the Decker House
2007
- Lavender DiamondLavender DiamondLavender Diamond is a Los Angeles-based Folk/country-pop quartet known for its light-hearted, often winsome sound; its simple, romantic lyrics; and the charismatic, whimsical stage presence and ethereal vocals of frontwoman Becky Stark.-History:...
- Imagine Our Love - Matt Pond PAMatt Pond PAMatt Pond PA is a New York based band formed in Philadelphia by singer-songwriter Matt Pond. They have released eight LPs and eight EPs since 1998....
- If You Want Blood - The Rosewood ThievesRosewood ThievesThe Rosewood Thieves are an American folk rock band from New York.-Band members:*Erick Jordan *Paul Jenkins *Mackenzie Vernacchio *Jon Estes *Mark Bordenet -From The Decker House :...
- Lonesome - Pop LeviPop LeviPop Levi is an English singer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and filmmaker. Pop Levi's career started in Liverpool. He was the founding member, along with Snap Ant and Loka, of Super Numeri, and has played bass for Ladytron both on record and on tour...
- Return to Form Black Magick Party
2008
- VetiverVetiver (band)Vetiver are an American folk band headed by songwriter Andy Cabic.- History :Cabic was a member of the Greensboro, North Carolina indie rock band The Raymond Brake who released some records on the now defunct Simple Machines label. He formed Vetiver after moving to San Francisco. The band...
- More Of The Past - Gary LourisGary LourisGary Louris is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter of alternative country and pop music. He was a founding member of the Minneapolis-based band The Jayhawks, and their principal songwriter and vocalist after the departure of Mark Olson; he is often credited with the band's subsequent move from...
- VagabondsVagabonds (Gary Louris album)Vagabonds is an album by American singer/songwriter and former Jayhawks member Gary Louris, released in 2008.-Reception:Writing for Allmusic, critic Mark Deming praised the album, writing "Vagabonds manages to sound grand and organic at once, with the arrangements and production capturing a sense... - Chapin SistersChapin SistersThe Chapin Sisters are an American folk pop musical group consisting of sisters Abigail Chapin and Lily Chapin, and formerly their half-sister Jessica Craven. Abigail and Lily are daughters of folk singer Tom Chapin and nieces of the late singer-songwriter Harry Chapin...
- Lake Bottom LP - Little JoyLittle JoyLittle Joy is a Brazilian/American rock band formed in 2007 by Los Hermanos singer/guitarist Rodrigo Amarante, The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti and Binki Shapiro. Amarante and Moretti met in 2006, at a festival in Lisbon where both their bands were performing, and the idea came up to start a...
- Little JoyLittle Joy (album)Little Joy is the self-titled debut album by the band Little Joy. It was released on November 4, 2008.-Track listing:#"The Next Time Around" - 2:35#"Brand New Start" - 3:05... - The Broken West - Now or Heaven
- The Whispertown2000 - Swim
2009
- VetiverVetiver (band)Vetiver are an American folk band headed by songwriter Andy Cabic.- History :Cabic was a member of the Greensboro, North Carolina indie rock band The Raymond Brake who released some records on the now defunct Simple Machines label. He formed Vetiver after moving to San Francisco. The band...
- Tight KnitTight KnitTight Knit is the fourth full-length album by Vetiver. It was released on February 17, 2009 under Sub Pop Records.-Track listing:All songs written by Andy Cabic.# "Rolling Sea" - 5:19# "Sister" - 3:44# "Everyday" - 3:49... - Au Revoir SimoneAu Revoir SimoneAu Revoir Simone is an electronic dream pop band from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, formed in late 2003. The group is composed of Erika Forster , Annie Hart , and Heather D'Angelo...
- Still Night, Still LightStill Night, Still LightStill Night, Still Light is the third album by Au Revoir Simone. It was released on May 19, 2009.-Track listing:# "Another Likely Story" - 4:39# "Shadows" - 4:03# "All or Nothing" - 4:28# "Knight of Wands" - 3:49# "The Last One" - 4:42... - Geva AlonGeva AlonGeva Alon is an Israeli blues/folk/rock musician and singer-songwriter.-Biography:Geva Alon was born and raised in Kibbutz Ma'abarot. He began playing guitar at the young age of 12, and in the year 2000 became the founding member of the rock trio The Flying Baby which achieved relative success in...
- Get CloserGet Closer (Geva Alon album)Get Closer is the third studio album by Israeli alternative folk artist Geva Alon, released on November 10, 2009. The album was produced and mixed by Thom Monahan who has previously worked with the Pernice Brothers, Vetiver, Devendra Banhart and more....