Matt O'Ree & The Blues Hounds

Matt O'Ree- A man and his Stratocaster cranking out the blues, has all the trappings of a genuine guitar hero. This 28 year old prodigy plays with fire in his fingers and blues in his soul. Anyone who has experienced his music will only say but the best. At age 13, he sunk his roots in the blues-Albert King, Howlin' Wolf, to Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. After establishing a good foundation, at age 15 started playing in various bands, honing his skills through time and pure dedication. This lead to an accomplished studio musician only two years later. Some of Matt's most recent accomplishments include sharing the stage with world famous drummer Buddy Miles, an invite to play at Les Paul's Birthday Party, and was also one of the top finalists in the Jimi Hendrix Electric Guitar Competition. Matt went on as a music major in college, picking up studio and live gigs anywhere he could. But it was there where he began collaborating with bass player, Eric Lee Collier... Eric Lee Collier, also a NJ music scene veteran, began his carrer by playing in many local bands, absorbing multiple styles into his technique. Eric had the drive, passion, and stlye comparable to James Jamerson and John Paul Jones, which plays a key factor in creating the Blues Hounds' sound.When you add the driving force of drummer Bob Pantella, the capabilities of this band are endless. Bob has played and toured around the country in a range of different stlyes, which earned him chops unlike no other. He brings a pounding beat to the power trio much like legendary drummer John Bonham and Mitch Mitchell, adding a creative passion to an old style of music. With the line-up complete, they began writing and recording material that evolved into their debut CD, "88 Miles". Released in 1988, it gained national reviews and airplay, pushing the Hounds to a higher level including opening the show for national recording artists like Gov't Mule, Robin Trower, Bernard Allison, Chris Duarte, Indigenous, Robby Kreiger, Bill Perry, Walter Trout, and Smokin Joe Kubek. The Blues Hounds have just completed their second CD, "Chalk It Up" which was released in 2001. It has already received rave reviews and regional press recognition. Stop by and see the band, you won't be disappointed.

:: Discography ::

- 88 Miles - Buy It!
- Chalk It Up - Buy It!
2005 - Shelf Life -

:: Contact ::

Website: http://www.mattoree.com/
Email: matto@monmouth.com