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Jersey Rock Band of the Week: Matt O’Ree Band

Matt O’Ree Band rocks The Wonder Bar in Asbury Park on September 9 to celebrate the release of their latest album “Hand In Glove” on vinyl. Tune to Jersey Rock on 95.9 The RAT Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 11:30 pm to hear cuts from the LP and call-ins from Matt O’Ree!

Image courtesy of Matt O'Ree Band

"Hand In Glove" Vinyl Release Show Rocks The Wonder Bar on September 9!

Matt O'Ree has had his hand on the wheel for a multiple-decade musical journey. His vehicle, Matt O'Ree Band, runs like a vintage Pontiac Trans-AM.  It's a well-oiled, timeless beauty of a machine that never fails to turn heads. And now, with his co-pilot Eryn riding shotgun, he's ready to muscle through many more miles.

Matt O'Ree Band's latest album "Hand In Glove" is the next stop on a long and winding road that includes a BB King Guitar Championship, international touring as a member of Bon Jovi, and an epic homecoming that celebrated the release of 2016's "Brotherhood."

The album featured blistering guitar solos, a highly accessible sound, and guest appearances from Bruce Springsteen and David Bryan.  It was a truly next-level composition.

Following the release of the acclaimed "Brotherhood" album, Matt O'Ree Band went through something of a retooling.  The band increased its horsepower, added some new tires, and finished it off with a fine coat of paint.

The words "renaissance" and "restoration" come to mind, but perhaps the term best suited to describe M.O.B's latest model is "culmination."  The path the band took to get to their new album "Hand In Glove" was a high-octane creative journey that perfectly assembled every great element the group had to offer. "Hand In Glove" is without a doubt Matt O'Ree Band's showroom release.

Matt O'Ree Band's latest album "Hand In Glove" was released on digital and CD back in November.  This September it will hit the road in the format it was intended for: vinyl.  Speaking of the pressing, Matt O'Ree said:

"It was such a great experience to go down this road with vinyl. Fans of our band are interested in it and we decided to do it.  Its so to cool to hear it.  It’s not heavily compressed like a digital format. The pressing and the printing of the art work... I can’t wait get it out to the public."

The vinyl edition of "Hand In Glove" is available for pre-order now at mattoreeband.com.  It can also be obtained in person when the band rocks Asbury Park in September!  Following a national tour, Matt O'Ree looks forward to rocking a home crowd.  He said:

“You’re gonna hear all the new songs from our new record.  We think of our fans as our family.  We’re always thankful to see everyone coming out to our show!”

Don't miss Matt O'Ree Band at The Wonder Bar in Asbury Park on September 9.  Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.

Tune to Jersey Rock on 95.9 The RAT Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 11:30 pm to hear killer cuts from "Hand In Glove." Matt O'Ree will call into the show each night!

Learn more at mattoreeband.com.

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We’re asking you to step up again and make a generous donation during our second Billboard Radiothon from September 18th through the 21st. Gotts will live on atop a billboard to raise $109,000 for Ocean of Love for children with cancer.

If you would like to make a donation leading up to the 2023 Billboard Radiothon, click here to donate online or stop by one of the drop-off locations listed below.

A Thyme for all Seasons

63 N Main St.
Toms River, NJ 08753

Brick Elks Lodge ( Special Need Services)

2491 Hooper Ave.
Brick, NJ 08723

Capone's Gourmet Pizza & Pasta

17 Washington St.
Toms River, NJ 08753

Community Check Cashing

793 Fischer Blvd.
Toms River, NJ 08753

Driftwood Deli

932 Fischer Blvd.
Toms River, NJ 08753

Forever Young Nursery

1030 Lacey Rd.
Forked River, NJ 08731

Four Seasons Diner

823 Fischer Blvd.
Toms River, NJ 08753

Johnny G's

1812 Hooper Ave.
Toms River, NJ 08753

Morningstar Café

1001 Fischer Blvd Suite 5
Toms River, NJ 08753

JD Desserts

1806 Hooper Ave.
Toms River, NJ 08753

Quick Mart

1833 Hooper Ave.
Toms River, NJ 08753

Silver Bay Bagels

1831 Hooper Ave.
Toms River, NJ 08753

Silverton Diner

1848 Hooper Ave # 2
Toms River, NJ 08753

Silverton Farms

1520 Silverton Rd
Toms River, NJ 08755

Yellow Brick Road Ice Cream

1857 Hooper Ave.
Toms River, NJ 08753

White Lotus Tattoos

59 Main St.
Toms River, NJ08753

Tom Hanley is the host of Jersey Rock, New Jersey’s longest running local rock show on 95.9 The RAT. He got his start in broadcasting at Monmouth University's WMCX-FM. He's hosted Jersey Rock since 2016, been on the air at WRAT since 2008, and been listening to RAT Radio since 1996! Jersey Rock is a multi-platform local music brand that provides exposure to NJ artists. The on-air program features a different Garden State band each week. Tune to 95.9 The RAT every Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday night at 11:30 pm to hear call-ins and songs from the Jersey Rock Band of the Week! Each week Jersey Rock features a different music video as the Jersey Rock Video of the Week . Between Jersey Rock's on-air and online platforms, there's opportunities for 9 different NJ bands to be featured each week. If you're in a NJ band and want to be on Jersey Rock, e-mail Tom Hanley. Send your mp3's, videos, pictures, and links to jerseyrock@wrat.com