


Donnie & The Monarchs

Donnie and The Monarchs is a Saint John, New Brunswick based band that has delivered a constant stream of classic Rock ‘n Roll across Eastern Canada and into the US for the past four decades.
The Monarchs have worked with legendary performers that include opening for The Beach Boys, performing with Tiny Tim, Freddy Cannon, Dr. Hook, Bobby Day, Tommy Roe, The Coasters, Michelle Wright, Tommy Hunter, John Allen Cameron, and the Rankin Family, to name a few. The Monarchs also appeared as themselves in the movie Geraldine’s Fortune, starring Jane Curtain.
Noted for a choice of classic dancing favorites from the 50s to the 80s, mixed with great costumes, wild antics and audience participation, The Monarchs demand dancing and singing along, and the feeling is contagious!


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The Recent Gigs were great fuN
Thanks for coming.
Don't miss this upcoming
special concert:

Ya Just Gotta Dance
The music of Donnie & The Monarchs

Recorded live at The Mirimichi Rock ’n Roll Weekend - 2002
Lee Boyer (lead vocals, guitar), Gary Chase (keys, vocals), John McIntyre (drums, vocals), Kris McIntyre (bass, vocals), Bob Morgan (lead guitar, vocals)
Recorded live at The Saint John Trade and Convention Centre
(and Beach Boys Concert) - 1989
Donnie Chiasson (lead vocals), Gary Chase (keys, vocals), John McIntyre (drums, vocals), Kris McIntyre (bass, vocals), Bob Morgan (lead guitar, vocals)
Video Promo for 2014 New Years Gig
Band Members

Lee Boyer
Lead Vocals, Guitar
1996 to Present

Gary Chase
Keyboards, Vocals
1983 to Present

John McIntyre
Drums, Vocals
1983 to Present

Dave Round
Bass, Guitar, Keys, Vocals
2018 to Present
Past Members

Kris McIntyre
Bass Guitar, Vocals
1983 to 2023

Bob Morgan
Lead Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Keys
1986 to 2018

Don Chiasson
Lead Vocals
1983 to 1996

Dennis Wood
Lead Guitar
1983 to 1986

Rick Watters
Guitar, Vocals
2018 to 2019


Been There,
Done That
Join Donnie & The Monarchs on a photographic journey through their
fun-filled 40 year career
Donnie & The Monarchs opened for The Beach Boys at
Parlee Beach, Shediac, NB in 1989 to a crowd of 50,000
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Upcoming Gigs
New Years at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre 2004

Contact
Donnie & The Monarchs play for a crowd of 30,000 at the street dance
for The Atlantic Nationals Antique Auto event in Moncton, NB in 2009
