What is a Monkat? Why…it's half monkey, half cat, and half monk. But wait…that makes one and a half, you can't do that… can you?
Matt and the Monkats is a folk rock band from Silverton, Oregon. The core members of the group are songwriter Matt Price, Jeff Icovino (drums) and Clint Boylan (bass, lap steel). At some shows they're joined on stage by a few more Monkats such as Clair Dietz (cello), Lewis Bradshaw (percussion and what not), and AJ Rock (vocals).
The band is currently finishing a full-length album which is being recorded at the Majestic Rose Theatre in Silverton with producer Sam Heinzman. The album will be released in May of 2026 and will include all of the above listed Monkats. You can expect to see a single or two before then.
Thank you for all of you who listen to our songs and who come to see us live. We are humbled and honored that we have the chance to create music together as friends and share it with you. We love what we do. We hope our music embodies the cleverness of a cat, mind of a monk, and the mischieviousness of a monkey. Most of all, we hope our music brings something positive into your life and into this world and that it would give people a good reason to come together.