About the band Jim Perry: Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals Jim has been bringing his talents to Central Massachusetts audiences since the 1970's. His unique guitar stylings and personal, yet powerful songwriting skills are borne from years of experience and dedication. With bands such as Albatross, The Heartbeats, The Reflectors and Tornado Alley, Perry has spent 30 years on the front lines of the New England rock scene. Jim still manages to keep his hand on the pulse of today's music scene while never forgetting where it all came from. Ron Ouimette: Drums Ron and Jim hooked up in 1995, and Jim knew he found the perfect backbone for his music. Playing drums since childhood, Ron spent many years honing his skills in various style bands. This experience taught Ron to be a songwriter's drummer, always enhancing the song, yet his creative juices sneak through at the right time and make listeners sit up and take notice. His boyish enthusiasm in Hothouse's live shows draw audiences into the music. Glenn DiTommaso: Bass Guitar Every great band needs a solid foundation, and Glenn is, simply put, a rock. His musical skills go beyond his bass, having played other instruments in the past. His understanding of music theory shows in his command of always choosing the perfect notes to play to offset what Jim is doing on guitar. And he still manages to always be locked in the rhythm with Ron. Mike Lanagan: Guitars, Vocals Mike Lanagan joined Hothouse after having performed in various cover bands over the last 25 years, most notably the popular Windsong. Now Now Mike is finally flexing his creative muscle in an original music environment. His fiery guitar playing and soulful singing are a perfect compliment to Jim's musical approach, and together they climb to higher levels. "Ace" LaForce: Harmonica "Ace" LaForce, the newest member of Hothouse, has single handedly brought the energy of the live shows up to a new level. When he steps up to rip off one of his patented harp solos, the audience response seems to get a bit louder. This intensity comes from years of jamming in local roadhouses with various blues and R&B bands, including a stint with the legendary Wilbur & the Dukes. Home • Bios • Samples • Schedule • News • Photos • Contact contact Hothouse at: jimbohm25@hotmail.com or call 508-885-3565 site designed by Jason and Claudia Snell site maintained by Jim Perry