Saturday August 8, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
VIP IS CLOSED! (IF YOU SELECT IT AFTER 11AM AUGUST 7TH YOU WILL BE ON A WAITLIST AND IF WE HAVE A CANCEL WE WILL ACCOMODATE YOU)
monalo is playing The Habitat and bringing his band!
Monallo is a coastal folk band that blends heartfelt songwriting, feel-good grooves, and a laid-back beach vibe into an unmistakable sound. Powered by the trio of singer-songwriter and frontman James Drakes (Monallo), drummer/percussionist Alan Jax Bowers, and bassist/guitarist Pete “Pirate Pete” Robertson, the band creates performances that are both uplifting and genuine.
Drakes has been writing and performing as Monallo since 2018, getting his start in the Pittsburgh, PA music scene. After years of touring the east coast he finally made his way down to Florida and teamed up with Bowers and Robertson in 2024. Bowers brings decades of global touring and recording experience, having performed with members of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Travis Tritt. Robertson, originally from Sydney, Australia, adds over 30 years of session and touring work, including collaborations with artists from AC/DC to Aerosmith. Together, their chemistry provides the backbone for Monallo’s warm melodies and vivid storytelling.
Monallo continues to grow a dedicated following with their laid-back yet powerful coastal folk sound. With new music, seasoned collaborators, and a clear creative vision, Monallo is carving out their place as one of today’s most exciting rising voices in coastal-inspired music.
As a former environmental scientist, monallo is passionate about the environment, with an especially soft spot for any body of water. monallo has been recognized as a Global Ambassador for the “Plastic Ocean Project” since 2018. A percentage of proceeds from all shows and album sales are donated to POP. In 2019, monallo was recognized as a BYObottle Artist, joining highly touted artists all working to make the music industry more sustainable.
note – there will be more information about the artists and the show details shortly, but if you already know you are going to come, Please feel free to RSVP now! – please don’t forget to add it to your calendar!
For the RSVP form below… PLEASE READ!
- This show is a suggested donation of $25 per person, and $40 if you would like VIP, donations in cash to the artist at the door.
- remember the CaPtCHa iS CASE SeNsiTiVe – if you have trouble (especially on a cell phone or tablet), this is likely why, cell phones want to capitalized the first character!
- Please tell us how many are in your party (this INCLUDES YOU – if you have more than 6, please let us know via our email (TheHabitatHouseConcerts at ya hoo) and ADD THE NAMES in the TEXT FIELD – we want to have a name for eveyone that is coming please!
- While i continue to try to get the system to send a confirmation email, please note that almost everyone reports that they don’t get a confirmation. Don’t panic about that – but feel free to EMAIL us to check and be patient while we do
RSVP deadline is past