Artist description Matt Pugliese is a singer songwriter originally from CT. He is entirely self taught as a guitarist. He picked it up a couple years ago to start playing favorite covers. He uses the guitar to tell a story, and adds words to it. He is influenced by many artists and has begun to write more politically motivated songs. He is also an actor, poet, and playwright. For more info contact him at dmattbxcc@hotmail.com Matt is attempting to create a type of jam acoustic. Where the song goes on forever, but is driven by one person.

Music Style Acoustic Rock/Roots/Folk/Emo

Musical Influences Dave Matthews, Ani DiFranco, Ben Harper, Howie Day

Similar Artists Howie Day, Dave Matthews, Neil Young

Artist History Matt Pugliese began playing in coffee shops in Williamsburg,VA in Feb. 2002. He has since played at The Daily Grind, (williamsburg, va) and various coffee shops and bars in CT.

Group Members At the moment, Matt is solo. He has collaborated with other guitarists and other musicians numerous times, in live settings. Mainly improv jams.

Instruments Takamine Acoustic Guitar

Albums Introducing Matt Pugliese

Additional Info dmattbxcc@hotmail.com or www.mikezaleski.com

Location Storrs, Connecticut - USA

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