Hot Roux - Monkey Wrench (2019)

Monkey Wrench is the third and most fun and lively release from (Ventura, CA based) Hot Roux. Their last two records have been met with scores of great reviews praising their fresh sound and straight forward song writing. Monkey Wrench is a collection of well written original tunes and another tasty serving of Louisiana fla-vored blues meets swampy rock & roll. Heavy on the toe tapping and 'make you wanna shake something' rhythm. All songs are penned by band leader Jerry McWorter with bass player Brent Harding. While McWorter comes from the somewhat rare tradition of 'singing drummers,' he is certainly steeped in the influences of his late friend and hero Levon Helm and in the spirit of simple story telling blues. Monkey Wrench is a very organic and groove based record. Hot Roux's musical foundation is guitar, bass and drums with the aim of capturing the music as it lives and breathes. The tasty peppering of sax, piano and harmony vocals seasons it just right.