Rock On went to # 1 on KGFNFM Grossmont College Radio

Some have said she rocks. Canadian singer/songwriter, Monica Yonge captivates audiences with her powerhouse vocal delivery. Yonge's unique vocals can be heard on her newly released indie alt/pop/rock debut entitled "Rock On". Melodic, edgy, soft and hard, the CD is a collection of guitar driven songs that reflect passion, pain, anger and perseverance. Yonge produced Rock On with indie producer/engineer, Dino Verdis who also added lead guitar, bass, keys and harmonica.

Monica Yonge was born in Holland and raised in Toronto, Canada. At an early age she had a natural feel for music. She began playing acoustic guitar in her late teens after purchasing a second hand guitar from the local music store with money she saved from her part-time job. A self taught guitar player she picked up cover songs from sheet music, other guitar players and tablature. It was at this time when she began to experiment with different chord progressions that sparked her to begin writing her own songs.

Yonge received private vocal instruction and has been singing for a ripe sixteen years with a number of Toronto underground bands. She has an alto/contralto vocal range which is why she is sometimes compared to Cher, Johnette Napolitano, Grace Slick or Chrissie Hyndes. Of the many bands that Yonge grew up listening to Etta James, Johnny Winter and Jim Morrisson had the most influence on her.