The bands’ members include Mike Goetz on guitar and vocals, Ron Gerlach on bass and vocals, Al Leffler on keyboards, guitar and vocals, and Steve Grimes on drums. Quirky, eclectic and a welcome diversion from the norm, their live shows give energy, excitement and the audience in the aisles groove. "Ghostmonster is a fun band," explains Ron Gerlach, "People say when they watch us perform that we look like we're having fun up there which translates to the audience having fun as well." With funky and rapid jams, tongue in cheek humor, catchy and potent choruses, thoughtful and playful lyrics, and richly riveting vocals, their album moves effortlessly between energetic, in-your-face anthems and mellow, ethereal lullabies.After catching a solo performance of singer/songwriter Mike Goetz, producer Rob Fugate of the band Mind Ignition invited him into the studio. While working on the collaboration, they brought other band members on board. The group officially formed in 2006, and played their first gig two months later at the Midpoint Music Festival, held annually in Cincinnati. Soon after, their drummer headed off to film school, leaving the remaining members to audition for a new drummer, and added a fourth to the existing trio. Sifting through the talent of local musicians, they found Grimes and Leffler, who rounded out the band. The resulting foursome tours the regions in and around Ohio, playing roughly 15 shows a year at hip and intimate venues in Cincinnati and Dayton. Their touring will soon expand to include Lexington and Louisville.