Classically trained musician writing sounds and stories through composing.

Tom has been a professional guitarist and composer for over 25 years and leads his own sextet, The Riff Rockets and has recorded and has  and has performed with several notable artists including Buddy Guy, Jimmy Johnson, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Fenton Robinson, Buddy Scott, Lefty Diz, Bill Lupkin Band and jazz singer Jenna Mammina, Southbend Symphony and Fort Wayne Philharmonic.

Tom has performed at the historic Chicago jazz club The Green Mill with his sextet and many other music venues and festivals including Buddy Guy’s Legends, Chicago’s Grant Park Starlight Music Series, Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Roots Music Festival, The United Center, The Benson & Hedges Blues Festival, The Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival, Kingston Mines, Rosa’s, Checkerboard Lounge, Lee’s Unleaded Blues.

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