The rush of a cool autumn breeze making contact with your pupils as you hike through a cedar forest.  They’ve been called Altoids for the eyes.  People trade gaming systems just to procure them.   Santen Neo FX eyedrops not only make you feel more alert, but more attractive too and younger.  That’s right.  Younger, more [...]

Throughout this interview were 5 people constantly playing music. I’d ask a question. Contemplation. The silence would be interrupted by a contemplative melody on a banjo or guitar. In the 2 hours we had the pleasure of listening to these guys, they displayed the kind of energy you only see in [...]

These guys came into our kitchen and played so many songs and told so many stories we couldn’t fit it all into one piece. Plus, the world of warcraft addiction was too good to skip.

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia Pete now lives in Greensboro, NC. He and his wife own and operate the Green Bean, a coffee shop/gallery/performance venue. It was one of the first downtown businesses to emerge that sparked a mini cultural renaissance which now includes a host of bars, a regional theatre, together with a [...]

Born in Dodge City, Kansas with a penchant for using her slingshot on old companions, Molly McGinn now lives in Greensboro, North Carolina. After a brief respite from singing she has returned with a vengeance. You may recognize her from Triad Stage’s production of Black Beard or as a co-worker at the King’s [...]

Molly wrote 2 songs. Here’s the 2nd one. We don’t normally do multiple postings but these chansons from this chanteuse were so good we couldn’t resist. This one will be played at the Greensboro Urban Ministry sometime very soon.

The flatiron, 221 Summit Avenue in downtown Greensboro, has hosted an open mic night for the past 15 years. In that time, along with musical amateurs, first-timers, poets, comedians and the like, a long list of professional musicians have stumbled through the doors.
For full disclosure, I did used to work at this bar for 5 [...]

Josh has been floating around the blogosphere and college airwaves for some time.  His own blog is a veritable treasure trove of insights, inspiration and musicians you may have heard of or were glad that he introduced you to.  He also is one of three writers for the highly influential music blog Aquarium Drunkard.
WQFS Greensboro [...]

We were going to delay this episode by 5 days, but instead we’ve delayed it by 3. That’s 3. Not 5. We investigate wolf garments, inaugural couch leasing, Dumas, Mozart and the car industry bail-out. Um, loan. Car Industry loan.
Lately we’ve been deeply involved in a rather large experiment that [...]

Mikey, a native of Brooklyn who now resides in Greensboro North Carolina has been crafting songs for a number of years.  His previous classics, “Jerking Off Tonight,” and “Bar of Soap,” have both been aired on the Howard Stern show, unless we’re making that part up.  Some of his songs have definitely been aired on [...]

It all began one summer morning when the dog ate the biscuit.  A tall man took his coffee black in the absence of sugar.  Afterwards there was naught but the sound of … We’ve all had it.  Writer’s block.  An old teacher used to say that he’d never experienced it.  Writer’s block just means that [...]

A number of our photographer friends have been talking about time-lapse photography lately.  Since I’ve had the crud that’s going around I’ve had a lot of time on my hands to see just how much quality material is out there.  So many great photographers, filmmakers, musicians.  It boggles the mind.
I also spent a good deal [...]

So, the past few days since Thanksgiving I’ve been suffering from one of those winter colds that creeps up on you and never seems to want to die. Along with the cold and the snot and the cat with the cold and the snot my cellphone was laundered. It probably needed cleaning but [...]

Our friend told us about this video and we have to admit it makes us laugh. Every time.

A friend of ours sent us this video. Gone are the days of the harpoon and longboat. Ahab. Moby Dick. Sometimes it’s just a lady with a rifle and a little tiny net. Something doesn’t quite add up here.

Were Bruce Lee still alive, we’d ask him to join us in our kitchen. Forget that Chuck Norris doesn’t believe in the periodic table because he only believes in the element of suprise. Bruce + Ping-Pong + Nunchucks = badass. Even though he’s dead and gone we’re making him an honorary Monkeywhale [...]

Sean Coon, the creative and administrative force behind the dotmatrixproject checks in with us on the progress of his collaborative experiment. The pressures of an extremely heavy workload combined with personal struggles and attempts to balance the two are common themes in this industry.
Despite the fact that there are many succesful examples of collaborative [...]

Citified, a 4 member Shoegazer rock band took time out on a sunday to drink beer and play acoustically in this kitchen.  Initially Chris suggested we use pre recorded music as Citified’s sound is about reverb and melodic noise which isn’t necessarily translatable in an acoustic medium, but after seeing the results with Eating the [...]

Six members of this North Carolina based band, piled into my kitchen elbow to knee and performed “Carpet and Tile,” from their upcoming EP Elbows up, Strings Down. Eating the Invaders usually rocks it out, plugged in, gritty with a sound that alludes to a strong Piedmont-based musical heritage and something new, dissonant and tangential.  [...]

Martha Bassett together with Bassist Pat Lawrence play Leave Me Behind , a signature track from her upcoming album with working titles, Shake, or, Whisper.  She is also due to release another album, Moonshine and Starlight sometime soon.
Her current tour schedule boggles the mind with bookings in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina [...]

Greensboro native, Kristen Leigh, whose evocative voice has entertained audiences all over the United States ruminates about her travels, her family and her music.  Her most recent album “Still Apt” is in micro circulation.  You can catch a rare opportunity to hear her at Tate Street Coffee on November 21st.

It’s Election Night. Yes, Election Night.

Robin Doby Easter, Greensboro Resident, singer, actor, sits in for an interview and talks about the Gate City, her life and her struggles as an artist.  Robin is the lead singer for one of the hottest Blues bands around, “The Stovepipes,” who are playing at the Greensboro Coliseum on Tuesday for the election night Obama [...]

November 1st, 2008. Literally.

Greensboro native, Bruce Piephoff talks about his 40 year long, 17 album career, his poetry, and why his home town has so many great musicians.  For complete clips of great songs go to www.brucepiephoff.blip.tv.  Look for Bruce’s new album out in early 2009 on Flyin’ Cloud Records.

A little greeting card titled, “Le Tarot,” with an unpublished subtitle, “I lost my flip-flop.”  Hope you enjoy it.  Shot with friends and neighbors.  Happy Halloween. Music by, “There is no Creature Music.”
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Monkeywhale.com reports on the 2008 Beardtoberfest.  Great Music.  Great Beards. Cheap Beer and Charitable donations.  Good times.

Wayne Reich, violinist talks about past and future projects with monkeywhale.com.

Everything is completely fucked.  Monkeywhale takes us to a transcendental plane far far removed from the woes of the stock market.  Shot with a GY-HD110 JVC camera.

B-roll shot in Japan for editorial use.

Obama and Biden at the Depot in Greensboro, NC attract a crowd of more than 20,000.

Matty Sheets and David “Driveway” Moore discuss their contributions to the Monkeywhale.

Michelle Obama visits the Carolina Theatre stumping for her husband, Barack.

Realms of Despair is a text-based adventure game. Visit www.realmsofdespair.com and log on, for free, using their java client.  All elements shot by Harvey Robinson using a JVC-GY HD110.

Unaware of the rockpool dangers on Bear Island, Chunky, the Whale and baby chunky frolic amongst the sea snails and seaweed. Shot exclusively in Maine by Harvey Robinson.  Score by There is no Creature Music.  Assisted by Carolyn de Berry.

Field Reporter, Carolyn de Berry takes the crew of Monkeywhale.com on an excursion to attempt a sighting of the elusive Monkeywhale.  Shot exclusively in Maine.

Written, Produced, Shot, and edited in 48 hours as part of the 48 hour film festival with an extremely dedicated and talented crew, all lovers of the Monkeywhale. Shot using the JVC GY-HD 110 at 720/24p and native adjustments for a more filmic appearance. Hope you enjoy it. Unfortunately, due to some erroneous mystery of [...]

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Freedom Park, Charlotte NC.  Experts in the field of tree care and tree climbing gather for an international tree climing contest.

Monkeywhale investigates the relatively new sport of Recreational Tree Climbing

Monkeywhale investigates the relatively new sport of recreational tree climbing.

Monkeywhale investigates the relatively new sport of Recreational Tree Climbing.

Monkeywhale investigates the relatively new sport of recreational tree climbing.

Monkeywhale members make art, travel to foreign countries, promote Greensboro, petition local government, and do their very best to protect the North Carolina Monkeywhale.

Monkeywhale visits the Greenhill center for Artbeat. Artbeat is a citywide Arts festival, April 27th - May 4th in Greensboro North Carolina.

Triad residents brave the weather to collaborate on a synchronized umbrella opening in Center City Park. ArtBeat is a citywide arts festival, April 27th-May 4th. For tickets and schedule please visit, www.artbeatgreensboro.org

This saturday, April 5th, at Center City Park, join us with friends and strangers
and strange friends armed with umbrellas prepared to open them in unison. We’ll interview people in the 30 minutes prior to the opening, so come early, bring friends, bring your dog. Be sure you know what to do! Look forward to seeing [...]

Local artist, Christopher Spence, petitions the city council on his other passion, the plight of the monkeywhale. ArtBeat Greensboro is a citywide event which takes place between April 27th-May 4th.

Artbeat is a citywide Arts festival from April 27-May 4th. Go to www.artbeatgreensboro.org for schedules and tickets.

Arbeatgreensboro.org is hosting over 30 events in the month of April. Check out www.artbeatgreensboro.org for information. Monkeywhale.com asks greensboro residents the meaning of art as a fruit.

Artbeatgreensboro.org hosts over 30 events this year. Monkeywhale.com interviews Greensboro residents and reenactors during this year’s Battle of Guilford Courthouse at Price Park. Keep an eye out for the cannibalistic immortal Germans.

Monkeywhale.com rides the bullet train in the name of Art and for the sake of Artbeat.

Eddie Franklin shows off his cat.

Matty reflects on his contribution to the Save the Monkeywhale cause.

Monkeywhale covers the 4th Spelling Bea Arthur hosted by Erica and Cedric of the Greensboro-based gossip blog, hypepipe.net. May there be many more to come.

Alex instructs Jenny on the mysterious curative effects of the Neti pot. This was shot with a JVC GY-HD110 at 720 60p, downconverted to standard def. The crew was a bit lubricated, as was Alex who takes the Neti pot seriously and may have admitted to abusing it.
Toward the end of the master shot, and [...]

Monkeywhale.com hits the streets of Greensboro, North Carolina on the anniversary of the last known sighting of this endangered species.