Getting to know monkey hill

Monkey Hill is a popular five-piece cover band with guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums. The band's name comes from an earthen mound in the Audubon Zoo called Monkey Hill, believed to be the highest point in New Orleans. Their N'Awlins sound is a musical gumbo that includes old and new rock, country, and blues, as well as, local favorites by artists such as Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, and Dr. John.  Monkey Hill continues to evolve and includes contemporary hits. The band is based on the Westbank of New Orleans and will travel within 100 miles.  Monkey Hill is available for bookings at all entertainment venues, including weddings, fairs,  festivals, community events, and private parties. 

  • Dr. Rob Dahmes, Algiers resident, is the founder of the band and a native New Orleanean.  “Dr. Rob” is a bass player and talented vocalist. He was a French Quarter house musician before entering medical school and, over the years, has combined the practice of medicine with his love of New Orleans music.  His current band features a stellar cast of players.  
  • Jerry Nuccio, a New Orleans native, plays keyboards and sings. He has vast experience as a professional musician. Jerry is remembered for his many years as house musician and manager at Pat O'Brien's in the French Quarter, his stint with TQ and the Topcats, and as the host of open mic nights at at Pour House Jefferson. Jerry and comes from a musical family.  His brother, Carlo Nuccio, was one of New Orleans' best-known drummers.  Carlo was posthumously honored by an all-star musical tribute at Tipitina's.
  • Blaine Daigle, Gretna resident, is a highly skilled guitar player. Blaine is well-known to the New Orleans music scene and has extensive experience performing at popular local venues with top bands such as Chicken on the Bone. His musical interests range from New Orleans R&B to Motown and rock.
  • Vic Cangelosi lives in Lower Coast Algiers. In addition to being an expert drummer, he is also the band's sound manager. Over the course of his musical career, he has kept the beat on Frenchmen Street and multiple venues around the City. 
  • Kimberly Mueller, a Metairie resident, is a high energy vocalist with a wealth of professional experience in the French Quarter, the Greater New Orleans area, and the Gulf Coast.  Tracey Anne-Jolie Edwards, Felicia Murret, and Lisa Frilot Kramer also perform with Monkey Hill.  These talented entertainers add variety, depth, and energy to the band.  We are blessed to have them on our team!
  • Dr. Victoria Muth Dahmes, also known as “Vicki” is Dr. Rob's wife.  She manages the website, bookings, and marketing.

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PLAY LIST

   

Monkey Hill plays a gumbo mix of rock, country, and blues covers. True to its roots as a “N’Awlins” band, a wide selection of local favorites is included. Monkey Hill’s music is designed to appeal to all ages.  Here are just a few of our songs.

  1. Ain’t That a Shame ● Fats Domino
  2. At Last ● Etta James
  3. Big Chief ● Professor Long Hair
  4. Big Mamou ● Wayne Toups
  5. Billie Jean ● Michael Jackson
  6. Black Magic Woman ● Santana
  7. Blue Bayou ● Linda Ronstadt
  8. Blue Monday ● Fats Domino
  9. Boogie Shoes ● KC & the Sunshine Band
  10. Boot Scootin’ Boogie ● Brooks & Dunne
  11. Breakaway ● Irma Thomas
  12. Brown-Eyed Girl ● Van Morrison
  13. C'est La Vie ● Chuck Berry
  14. Chain of Fools ● Aretha Franklin
  15. Changes in Latitudes ● Jimmy Buffet
  16. Cissy Strut ● Meters
  17. Come to My Window ● Melissa Etheridge
  18. Crazy ● Patsy Cline
  19. Crossroads ● Eric Clapton
  20. Dancin' in the Streets ● Martha and the Vandellas
  21. Disco Inferno ● The Tramps
  22. Dreams ● Fleetwood Mac
  23. Evil Ways ● Santana
  24. Feeling Alright ● Joe Cocker
  25. Fever  ● Peggy Lee
  26. For What It’s Worth ● Buffalo Springfield
  27. Fortune Teller  ●  Benny Spellman
  28. Give Me One Reason ● Tracy Chapman
  29. Green River ● Credence Clearwater Revival
  30. Heat Wave ● Linda Ronstadt
  31. Hello Josephine ● Fats Domino
  32. Her Mind is Gone ● Tad Benoit
  33. Hoochie-Coochie Man ● Muddy Waters
  34. Hurts So Good ● John Mellencamp
  35. I Can’t Tell You Why ● Eagles
  36. I Feel Good ● James Brown
  37. I’m the Only One ● Melissa Etheridge
  38. I’m Walkin’ ● Fats Domino
  39. Iko, Iko ● Meters
  40. It’s Raining ● Irma Thomas
  41. Jambalaya ● Hank Williams
  42. Johnny Be Good ● Chuck Berry
  43. Just a Little Bit ● Roscoe Gordon
  44. Keep Your Hands to Yourself ● Georgia Satellites
  45. Last Dance ● Donna Summer
  46. Last Time ● Rolling Stones
  47. Long Train Running ● Doobie Brothers
  48. Louisiana 1927 ● Randy Newman
  49. Low Rider ● War
  50. Margaritaville ● Jimmy Buffet
  51. Me & Bobby Magee ● Janis Joplin
  52. Meet Me with Your Black Drawers ● Jenny Cheatham
  53. Monkey Around ● Delbert McClinton
  54. Monster Mash ● Bobby Pickett
  55. Mother-in Law ● Ernie K. Doe
  56. Neon Moon ● Brooks & Dunne
  57. Pocky Way ● Meters
  58. Preacher’s Son ● Dusty Springfield
  59. Pride & Joy ● Stevie Ray Vaughn
  60. Redneck Woman ● Gretchen Wilson
  61. Rescue Me ● Linda Ronstadt
  62. Respect ● Aretha Franklin
  63. Rhiannon ● Fleetwood Mac
  64. Right Place, Right Time ● Dr. John
  65. Run, Run Rudolf ● Chuck Berry
  66. Sick & Tired ● Fats Domino
  67. Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay ● Otis Redding
  68. Something to Talk About ● Bonnie Raitt
  69. Spooky ● Classics IV
  70. Stand by Me ● Ben E. King
  71. Still the One ● Shania Twain
  72. Such a Night ● Dr. John
  73. Tennessee Whiskey ● Chris Stapleton
  74. The Letter ● Joe Cocker
  75. The Thrill is Gone ● B.B. King
  76. Valerie  ● Amy Winehouse
  77. Walkin’ After Midnight ● Patsy Cline
  78. Walkin’ to N’Awlins ● Fats Domino
  79. When Will I Be Loved ● Linda Ronstadt

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