Monica Marie LaBonte

This is an intimate live show in downtown Longmont, Colorado presented by The Soundpost Sessions at The Times Collaborative featuring songwriters and host Monica Marie LaBonte all on stage swapping songs and stories in-the-round. Music is from 7-9, doors at 6:00. Join us for this very special ongoing musical series once a month! $15 Advance (reserved seating) $20 Door This special show will feature Bill Huston and Monica Marie LaBonte. Bill and Monica were the co-creators of Monocle Band, the mystic Americana band that played stages all over Colorado for over ten years. For this Mixtape, Bill and Monica will go in the round sharing their own tunes for the first set. Second set will feature their music from Monocle Band, songs they crafted together many years ago! Monocle Band took a hiatus in 2019 when Monica's son was born and has not played since. This mini-revival will be one for the books! Don't miss this very special night of songs and stories. Bill Huston: monocleband.com With a songwriting style marked by vivid imagery and honest stories, Bill Huston has been performing throughout Colorado and beyond for many years. Along with Monica Marie Labonte, Bill was half of the powerhouse songwriting partnership (and lead guitarist) of Monocle Band during the 2010’s. Influenced by greats - from John Prine to Townes Van Zandt to Conor Oberst - Billy's songs remain true to classic roots but find an original life through the unique poetic lens and voice of this contemporary troubadour. “Huston is a storyteller.” — POPMATTERS Hosted by: Monica Marie LaBonte monicamariemusic.com From a wide-eyed tike delicately pressing the keys of her mother’s upright piano to a seasoned artist taking various stages across the country, Monica Marie LaBonte has always been guided by song. In her over 10-year career, the Colorado native has played hundreds of venues, including the historic Gold Hill Inn and Planet Bluegrass. For five years, she carried the torch of Women in Song at the Laughing Goat and enjoyed booking, playing alongside and meeting artists from all over the country. Monica is thrilled to be the Creative Director and host of Mixtape. She believes in the power of community and music and cannot wait to see what magic happens when musicians share stories and songs on stage together at the Times Collaborative.