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Monika Jaymes Band

A high profile vocalist with a unique and polished sound, Monika is a talented singer-song writer and a well credited musician/performer. Although a Southern rocker at heart, her original compositions produce perceptive lyrics and melodies which add to her uniqueness and distinguished voice, respectfully dubbed a Progressive Folk Artist
The Monika Jaymes Band, reviewed as a "Must See" Live performing band with a southern rock/bluesy country sound. MJB covers Lynyrd Skynyrd to Kid Rock! MJB has a new southern rock record coming out in 2019 Barbed wire and Braids. Monika writes in all genres but her original, progressive folk ballads make her a sought after writer and co writer. She has graced the stages with such notable performers as Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Joe Nichols, Artimus Pyle, Parmalee, Jason Michael Caroll, Edwin McCain, Rehab,The Lacs, The Moonshine Bandits ,Vaughn Penn, Michele Malone, Frontiers and Betty, just to name a few. Monika is also the front woman for the all female Southern Rock Tribute/celebration Band - Dixie Dust.

Semi Finalist International Song Competition. (ISC)
Nominated for CMA (Carolina Music Award) 2011 , 2012, 2015
Nominated in 3 categories for Charlotte Music Awards 2012
Voted Best Live Vocalist (The Underground, W.Palm Beach FL )
Her admiration for those challenged through adversity makes her a popular special guest performer :
World Special Olympics , Interact
Abused Adult Resource Center (AARC)

Monika Jaymes is one of those rare artists with a genuinely universal appeal to all audiences.