In the lead up to the release of the debut full length album from The Monstrous Blues, the band have released a double single featuring the tracks `Podium` and `This Is The Summer` for free on-line. You can download the two tracks as well as the cover art at both www. highbeammusic. net and www. monstrousblues. cjb. net.

Through relentless touring matched by consistently awe inspiring performances The Monstrous Blues have become a favourite on the live circuit attracting packed shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne as well as every other nook and cranny that the band visits. Now comes their first full length release `Colourblind`, which covers all the elements that made their debut ep release `High Octane` so much fun and takes it too the next level. `Colourblind` is destined to become one of the best rock albums of 2003, followed by some down right entertaining shows that are guaranteed to leave audiences yelling for more.

The Monstrous Blues consist of Simon Dalla Pozza(Bass), Paul Hausmeister(Guitar), Jason Betschwar(Guitar/Vocals) and Stephen O`Brien(Drums). The band are about keeping it real, and keeping it fun or as Steve puts it "We do what we do and have always done - make a noise and have a laugh". The debut full album `Colourblind` is out on Monday February 3rd 2003 on High Beam.

Live Dates:

Sun December 22nd - Woonona Bowls Club, Wollongong, AUS

Sat January 4th - Criterion Hotel, Warrnambool, AUS

Sun January 5th - The Tote, Melbourne, AUS

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