May 2023:
OUT NOW!! Our new EP “Affordable Excellence.” Eight new tracks for your affordable enjoyment… On all the Streams: Spotify YouTube Bandcamp
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New Line Up February 2022:
Monty Vega – Vocals/Tambourine Paul Damone – Guitar/B-Vox
Liisa Gilbertsen – Bass Guitar Sean Gareau – Rhythm Guitar
Travis Robinson – Drums
Also, a very complimentary review of Monty Vega & The Sittin’ Shivas on Second Player Speaks Podcast from Vancouver, WA.
December 2021 A good friend gets cheered up:
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https://montyvegathesittinshivas.bandcamp.com/album/sonic-gloss
OCTOBER 2021 Radio Cab Portland Hold Music Contest Champs
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It just so happens our song “When You Show Up” won the Radio Cab Hold Music Contest! And with that comes a $$$ prize and plenty of respect. So… T-Shirts?