Matt Hartle - lead guitar and vocals

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Matt joined the China Cats in the spring of 2010.  Prior to that he spent a decade as lead guitarist for Shady Groove.  He has jammed with the likes of John Kadlecik, Steve Kimock, Barry Sless, Melvin Seals, Vince Welnick, New Monsoon, David Gans and many others.  He also currently leads Painted Mandolin and hosts a weekly jam, "Grateful Sunday."  Matt also offers guitar, piano, and music theory lessons to students of all ages.  More about Matt at http://www.matthartlemusic.com/