Monophonics & Kendra Morris in Chico

Monophonics are an American psychedelic soul and funk band formed in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2005. Led by singer and keyboardist Kelly Finnigan, the group is known for albums including Sound of Sinning, It’s Only Us and Sage Motel, as well as songs such as “Promises” and “Last One Standing.” The group has headlined hometown shows at The Independent in San Francisco as part of a touring history built in clubs, theatres and festivals. Monophonics later recorded full-band sessions for Seattle radio station KEXP, bringing material from Sound of Sinning and It’s Only Us into a live setting at KEXP.

Kendra Morris is an American singer-songwriter raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, who records soul and R&B with psychedelic-rock textures. Her catalog includes the 2012 album Banshee and the song “Concrete Waves,” as well as the later records Nine Lives and I Am What I’m Waiting For. After appearing on guitarist Dennis Coffey’s self-titled 2011 album, Morris toured as a vocalist in his band. She later brought her own songs to club dates backed by a live band in New York.