Joe Monto is a singer/songwriter from the Seattle area. Joe has written many original songs, most recently the writer and voice behind “We Thank You" – featured on myspace. Joe toured the country full-time for 3 years (2002-2005) as front man of the band “New Influence” with his wife Lisa on bass and their 19 year old son Tony on drums. New Influence produced 2 CD’s, which can be purchased on iTunes.

Joe plays acoustic guitar and as he puts it, “Being a musician, I use my greatest weapons – my voice and my guitar!”

Joe has been writing original songs for over 15 years. He has many original songs posted on youtube. Joe also has a couple of cover songs posted on youtube, one of which is Chris Daughtry’s “Home” which has received almost 40,000 views!