Born and raised in upstate New York, Tom is a multi-faceted guitarist with 25 years experience. A published arranger, currently based in Schenectady, Tom holds a BFA from Purchase College and has studied with Bill Anderson, David Starobin, Jim McKelwaine, Anthony Newman, Doug Munro and others. In addition to performing with many groups, from classic rock cover bands to jazz and classical ensembles, he also served as Stage Manager for Mona Golub's Second Wind Productions as well as a stage tech for the City of Albany's "Alive at Five" Series and other regional festivals. Tom is available for bookings both as a solo artist, and with his acoustic duo, Without Reason.