| About Scotty Monette: Scotty did most of his musical growing up in the 60s and 70s with the sounds of the Bluesbreakers, Charlie Musslewhite, and Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac buzzing through his head. First a bass player / then guitar. When he heard Hendrix play Purple Haze in Boston it was like getting hit by lightning - There was no turning back, guitar playing became his life !!! Hearing Buddy Guy with Junior Wells back then was also another huge awakening - He has always remained true to the blues since those days although has been known to play some rock, rockabilly, even recording some country tunes with his old lap steel ! For decades, Scotty has been lighting up stages and festivals with his guitar work in the U.S. and Canada - Teaming up with Otto, Ottomatic Slim has become a double barrel - one two punch - whammer jammer show that will leave you speechless !! Scotty is endorsed by GHS Strings! |
OTTOMATIC SLIM stirs up the blues with a splash of R&B and a twist of rock. The band takes pride in always providing a top-notch show of high-energy - cutting edge, electric-blues. For Years Frontman / Harp player Otto Lenz and Guitarist Scotty Monette have been lighting up the Northeast and Canadian Blues scene with their explosive performances ! Rhythm section provided by music veterans Billy Klock / Drums and Jake Las Vegas or Wildcat O'Halloran on Bass Phil Whipple of the Maine Blues Society sums it up pretty good after witnessing a show in Portsmouth NH !!! In the Mar/Apr edition of the Maine Blues Society Newsletter, writer Phil wrote: "Frontman Otto Lenz is a world-class harp blower, and guitarist Scott Monette will blow your mind." |
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| About Otto Lenz: After putting in years studying traditional approaches to playing the blues, front man Otto Lenz trained extensively with harmonica legend Howard Levy of the Flecktones. Otto has since gone on to forge his own cutting edge style. He has opened for numerous national shows, including John Lee Hooker, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Lonnie Brooks, Son Seal, and Joanna Conner. He has also played overseas at various venues including the London Jazz Festival. On any given night Otto can be spotted sitting in with blues giants such as Kenny Neal, Sherman Robertson, Phillip Walker, and many others. Now, having signed a recording contract with 95 North Recording Corporation, Otto's star continues to rise. This past year the Ottomatic Slim band was a headliner band at the Carleton International Blues Festival in Quebec--sharing the stage with The Wolfgang and other legendary acts. Their album titled "Ottomatic Slim" has enjoyed national airplay on both commercial radio and National Public Radio. Otto is Endorsed by Lee Oskar Harmonicas! |
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| About Jake Las Vegas: Jake did his Musical Studies in Performance of Afro-American Music, State University of New York, Old Westbury. Private studies with Ken McIntyre, Warren Smith, Joe Chambers. 1989 - Present Bass Player/Partner, "The A.C.'s", freelance national/international back-up band. Highlights include: 1993 Drifters Japanese Tour, 1996 Platters Beijing China, 1997 Coasters w/ Isley Brothers Clinton Presidential Inaugural Ball, Concerts and State Fairs with Chuck Berry, Martha & The Vandellas, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Mark Lyndsay, Mitch Ryder, Leslie Gore, Lou Christie, The Tokens, The Shirelles, Peter Noone, Freddy 'Boom Boom' Cannon, Gene Chandler, Ray Peterson, Dickie Lee, Peggy March, Tommy Roe, Archie Bell, William Bell, Tiny Tim, The Teenagers, The Contours, The Penguins, The Marcels, Bowzer & The Sting Rays, Chris Montez, Bobby Lewis, Sonny Turner, David Somerville, The Crystals, The Chiffons, Joey Mullen, Clem Curtis, Mike Pender, Wayne Fontana, and more... Bass Player, "The Wild", New York City alternative pop rock quartet, noted in Billboard July 9, 1983 - "…exceptional bassist, Jake (Jeff) Jacobson, whose style is original and totally refreshing. He's the backbone…". International release of single:"Good Lovin'". Bass Player with national recording artist Joan Osbourne, East Coast performances prior to national release. "Giant Metal Insects", New York City underground fusion quartet, noted performances at CB/GB's, Dr. B's, Max's Kansas City. 1986 - 1988 Bass Player (alternate), "Herb Reed & The Platters", Vocal group fronted by original bass singer of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group. As well as performing Jake has Over 15 years teaching select students in beginning and advanced Bass Guitar, beginning Piano and Guitar. |
| About Billy Klock: Billy did his Musical Studies at: Crane School of Music in Pottsdam, New York under Jim Petersack He is also a Graduate of the Hartford Conservatory of Music, Hartford CT From 1990-1991 Billy was a Student of Master Classes given by Gary Chafee and Frank Belucci Awards: In 1985 with the band Looking Glass was awarded Stroh’s Battle of the Bands Competition, in Hartford CT Album Recordings: Craig Eastman in ’92, - Acid blue, with Greg Piccolo and Heavy Juice, 1995 Fantasy Records - Don’t Let Me Be Lonely, With Steve Quick, 1990 Signature Sounds - Tom Spicer - Live, Susan Angeletti, 2001- Burning, Janet Ryan 2002- Lila, Joel Zoss, (writer for Bonnie Raitt), 2006 - Body Works, Steven Shoenburg, 2005 - Janet Ryan, Straight Up, 2006 Singles: Dar Williams, Honesty Room, 1993- It Goes Around, with Joel Zoss, Vineyard Sound Records, Vol 1, 1993- One World, with Little Jimmy and the Bad Boys, Moonstar Records, 1991- Don’t Lie To Me, With Looking Glass, Magic Mime Records, 1985- Straight sailor, with John Coster, Sky records, 1981- Mountain, With Houligan, Longview records, 1980 Misc: Janet Ryan and Straight Up, 20001 to present- Susan Angeletti, 1999 to 2001- Craig Eastman, 1996- Dar Williams, 1995 - Sunk in the Funk: S.I.T.F. With Jean Chaine, 1989 - Shell, Martin and McKay, 1991 Session Drummer for Signature Sounds Recording Studios, Pelham, MA Roger Salloom, Documentary film, “So Glad I Made It” (Won international film awards) Performances: Supporting artists such as: Johnny Winter, Duke Robillard, James cotton, Jerry Jeff Walker, Robert Cray, Debbie Davies, Leon Russell, Son Seals, Robin Trower, Tower of Power, Sugar Ray, Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, Ronnie Earl, Koko Taylor, Rod Piazza, BB King, Sam Lay, The Band, Johnny Copeland, Taj Mahal, Roomful of Blues, Richie Havens, Albert Collins, Commander Cody, as well as many more…. 1991 “Woodstock Reunion” Festival, Northampton Arts Council, Northampton, MA, with world renowned jazz violinist, Mr. David S. Goloshikin, of the USSR, 1991 Tours: Ottomatic Slim, East Coast and Canada, including Maximum Blues fest Quebec - Bobby Darling Show, East Coast, US – Ed Vadas Band, Mid- Atlantic US – Johnny Winter, East/West Coast US with Susan Angeletti Band – Greg Piccolo and Heavy Juice East Coast US – UAS, East Coast, US – John Coster, New England, US- Hash Brown Blues Band, East Coast, US – Houligan Band, East Coast, US – Anatolia Band, England, UK – Jim Ktco- Patsy Cline Tribute Band with Donna Lee and Clark Honeywell As well as performing Billy has been a professional percussion/kit instructor, for private lessons in the MA and CT area since 1997 Billy is Endorsed by Joe Montineri Custom Drums |
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| About Tom Terry As a child, Tom became inspired by the soulful sounds of the late 60s/early 70s. "As far back as I can remember I felt connected to the low end coming from the speakers of my dad's record player and 8 tracks, from then on I was on a quest for the roots of American music". Tom played the Jersey Shores as a teen, and later went on to tour New England, the Midwest and the south with some of the best blues and soul acts America has to offer. Tom has toured with Jason Ricci, New Blood, Jeff Pitchell, Texas Flood, Clarence Clemmons, and the late Danny Fedirici from the E Streeters. Tom has also supported numerous performers such as Derek Trucks Band, Johnny Winter, Wilson Pickett, Koko Taylor and Savoy Brown Tom also produced Bonnie Light and Mya Elaine's independent records. Tom has played on and produced other countless recordings in New England, New York and New Jersey. Tom plays his Vintage Fender and Yahama 5 string Bass Guitars, always putting groove first! Tom graduated from Holyoke Community College and holds a degree in music. He also gives private lessons, teaching: guitar, bass guitar, music theory and Solfege to over 50 students a week at The Performance Music in Westfield and Wilbraham. |