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Pel and Be My Escape (Laura and Jen) were able to interview 100 Monkeys after their CD signing at the Barnes and Noble located at the Promenade Shops in Center Valley, PA.

The band was great. They had signed over 300 CDs in just over an hour. If you’ve ever been to a signing you know how impressive that rate is because usually things take longer than that. So we caught up with them in the store room at B&N which had been converted into an interview space.

Throughout the interview Jackson would randomly pick up a ukulele that was Spencer Bell’s and he’d strum along a bit. Jackson and Jerad are probably the most naturally talkative, but the two Ben’s had great things to say when they did speak up. They area really relaxed bunch, that was completely gracious to everyone they encountered whether it was tongue-tied 13-year-old girls, or a B&N employee asking for a photo because her shift was ending and she was going home.

You can tell that the guys just feed off each others energy in an interview, just as they do when performing on stage. They are constantly laughing and goading each other during the interview in a good-natured way. Whether it’s miming dying of the heat at Khyber, joking about their long-distance driving skills, or  Ben G teasing Jackson that his love of banjo comes from Southern inbreeding that  in turn caused Jackson to fling a black sharpie right at Ben, you can tell how much they enjoy each others company.

Rather then type out an entire transcript, we’ve put a few key notes under the cut so you can tell who’s taking when. Other than  the first minute when the guys were all chiming in at once, it’s pretty clear who is who.

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The 100 Monkeys had a CD signing at the Barnes and Noble at the Promenade Shops in Center Valley, PA on June 14th. Jackson, Ben, Ben, Jerad, and Uncle (who came along and played percussion at their gig  later on) were all on hand for the CD signing.

Given what we are used to the crowd was really low key, but that doesn’t mean they weren’t excited. They just didn’t scream the whole time, which was a really refreshing change.  A local TV crew covered the story. Their video is below. We also had a chance to interview the band and we’ll have that audio up shortly, we’re just finishing the transcript now.

We also have some fabulous high-def video coming your way. The lighting at Croc Roc was way better than Khyber (which was like shooting footage in a cave) so we’ll have some awesome video for you once we finish editing. Cullen Boys Anonymous was also there. We’re looking forward to their pictures once they have a chance to upload.

Here are the latest dates for 100 Monkeys in the Northeast plus their TwiCon appearance. They have shows this Sunday and next that are for all ages. Don’t wait to get tickets the day of. In our experience they will be sold out.

You can snag ticket info here.

There is now an official fansite, check them out here.

The bands official site is here and their official MySpace is here, and their official Twitter is here.

100 Monkeys, the band Jackson Rathbone is in, has just launched a brand new website. Currently the site has a video up that is hilarious, unique, and off-beat. Instead of the boys switching instruments they switch costumes in the video.

Additionally, the site has info on the newly added Allentown gig which is June 14 at 8:00 at the Crocodile Rock Cafe. Tickets are $10.00, and the show is open to all ages. Buy tickets here.

It gets even better.

The band is having a contest, full details will be posted tomorrow, but here’s a little preview:
It’s open to anyone who is a MySpace friend of the band on or before June 11th, or if they visit 100MonkeysMusic.com and submit their email address on or before June 11th.
Question: Now what do they win?
Answer: How’s tickets to the Allentown  show and a up close and person meet and greet with the band sound?

So, for heavens sake, stop reading our blog and go friend the 100 Monkeys on MySpace and go sign up for their mailing list!