Monsters of Folk

Monsters of Folk is an indie folk supergroup initally consisting of Conor Oberst (of Bright Eyes and several other groups), Mike Mogis (of Bright Eyes and Lullaby For The Working Class), Jim James (of My Morning Jacket) and M. Ward (of She & Him as well as a successful solo musician). All share guitar duties, with Oberst, Ward and James sharing vocals. Ward also plays keyboards and Mogis and James play drums on the album. In 2010, the band's touring drummer, Will Johnson of Centro-matic, became the band's official fifth member.

Influenced by: Bright Eyes, My Morning Jacket, Wilco, The Jagjaguwar collective

Active:

2009-present

Scene:

Omaha / Louisville / broader midwest indie

Side projects

• Bright Eyes
• My Morning Jacket
• She & Him
• Centro-matic

• Bright EyesFri, Oct 9
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• Suicide EyesThu, Jul 16
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• Lullaby For The Working ClassFri, Oct 9
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• Brennan WedlThu, Oct 1
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• HoundmouthSat, Aug 8
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• Big Head Todd & the MonstersWed, Nov 18
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• She & HimSat, Sep 26
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• AmbleThu, Nov 12
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