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Hounds Tooth has earned accolades across the Midwest including three consecutive Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Nominations for Best Blues Band with their high-energy show of modern blues. With a set list rich in modern blues, original material, and blues-rock numbers, Hounds Tooth’s Soul Rockin' Blues appeals to a wide range of audiences. They have performed at some of the top festivals and clubs in the Midwest including: Summerfest; Shank Hall; House of Blues – Chicago; Potawatomi Casino; Wisconsin State Fair; Waukesha County Fair; and The Music Under Glass Series at The Domes.

Hounds Tooth is led by guitarist/vocalist Joe Kadlec. Joe’s polished vocal delivery and fretboard flurries consistently wow audiences. On the bass guitar is Lee Gabriel who adds an energetic presence to the rhythm section. Not only can he sit right in the pocket, but he has no problem laying slapping the cables on a funky groove.

"Hounds Tooth is a group of very, very talented and professional musicians! They were a pleasure to have and they rocked our room!" -Renee Brey – Owner of Naut’s Landing

"Hounds Tooth has grown into one of the most popular and exciting bands on the Milwaukee blues scene." - Bobby Tanzilo – Onmilwaukee.com

WAMI Nominee for Best Blues Band 2011, 2010, and 2009
Shepherd Express Best Blues Band Runner-Up 2010, 2009, and 2008

Voted Best Blues Band in the Shepherd Express' Best of Milwaukee 2006


Joe Kadlec
Vocals/Guitar
Joe Kadlec has been playing guitar, singing, writing, and recording for the past 20 years. He is primarily self-taught, but has also studied at the Wisconin Conservatory of Music. His previous 2 projects were the Joe Nathan Band and hosting a blues jam in Milwaukee as a member of The Repeat Offenders. He also spent time playing with Buddy Miles at an after-hours jam in the early 90s. Joe has a wide variety of musical influences including: Luther Allison, Johnny Winter, Bob Dylan, Tommy Bolin, Jimi Hendrix, Jonny Lang, Hank Williams Senior, Led Zeppelin, and Bob Marley.

After some time away from the scene prior to joining Hounds Tooth, Joe is excited about playing the blues in one of the top recognized bands in the region and bringing his own style of music to the group.
Lee Gabriel
Bass Guitar
Lee Gabriel adds an energetic presence to the Hounds Tooth rhythm section. On stage, he's referred to as "The Thunder from Down Under" and is known for his incredible tone and music theory knowledge. Lee can sit right in the pocket as well as shine with a creative and funky solo. Prior to joining Hounds Tooth he played bass in the group Uptown with Downtown.
Jeff Oscarson
Drums
Upcoming Events
Feb 10
08:00 PM
Waterford, WI
American Highway at {The Cruise}
Feb 12
4:00 pm
Newton, WI
The Smiling Moose
Feb 24
10:00
MILWAUKEE, WI
American Highway at Mikey's
Feb 25
8:30
Oconomowoc, WI
American Highway at Splash
All Upcoming Events
Tunes on Tuesdays - 09/06/2011