Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen consist of Cleary on keyboard and vocals; Derwin "Big D" Perkins (1974-) on guitar; Cornell C. Williams (1962-) on bass and backup vocals; and Eddie Christmas on drums. All of the band members excepting Cleary were born in New Orleans. The band is generally well received, drawing large crowds of locals at classic New Orleans venues like Tipitina's and the Maple Leaf Bar. They are also a mainstay at the annual Jazz and Heritage Festival and have played at Bonnaroo as well as other music festivals.