From the Chicago area, and a founding member of TCM. Don is a graduate of the Piksa Conservatory (1982), American Guild of Music North America Guitar Champion (1981). Don played in regional dance bands in Illinois, based out of Peoria (1980-1989) and has been performing in dance and blues bands throughout Florida from 1990-Present. Don's influences include Barney Kessel, Freddy Green and R.A. Cook.