NorCal rockers Monsters are not Myths are out to prove that there really was something snarling underneath your bed as a kid. The band formed in Santa Cruz, California in 2004. Guitarist Nick Giordano met singer/keyboardist Evan Hamilton via craigslist, stole their band name from a seven-year-old boy, and began creating their unique brand of rock.

Sometimes described as "Nirvana with piano, inspired by Dylan", Monsters are not Myths defies true definition by melding their hard-hitting rock and punks roots with folk and blues.

Monsters are not Myths have established themselves in the California rock scene with two CD’s: the acoustic EP Portable Luminaire (2004), and the full-length Vague Smiles (2005), for which they won Silver and Gold awards respectively in the Santa Cruz Metros Readers Poll. Finalists in Your Music Magazine's 2005 Battle of the Bands, MANM has also been featured on KZSC 88.1fm, 103.9fm, and on 5 compilations. They were even mentioned in Vegetarian Times, but are still waiting for a call from Cat Fancy Magazine.

This trio's minimalist guitar/keyboard/drums combo creates an addictive visceral energy. Committed to of rocking each and every person in the world until they roll, Monsters are not Myths ignites the stage with a energetic and unforgettable show.

Accomplishments:

Metro Readers Poll Gold Award Winners for Best Local CD - 2006 Metro Readers Poll Bronze Award Winners for Best Local Band - 2006 Metro Readers Poll Silver Award Winners for Best Local CD - 2005 Finalists in the Your Music Magazine Battle of the Bands - 2006 Finalists in the Quilted Fish Production Deal Contest 10th Place Winner in the Santa Cruz Live Online Battle of the Bands - 2005 3rd Place Finish In The Guerrilla Music Project Battle of the Bands - 2005 CDs Featured Red Carpet Boutique, Hollywood 1st Round Winner Your Music Magazine Battle of the Bands - 2005 Songs Featured in UC Santa Cruz Plays "If Only" and "Parole, Drugs, & Mexico." Featured weekly on "The Timothy Jordan Show" - 2006