Photo: Jim Merithew

Born and Raised: Born in DeKalb, IL     Moved to Morrison,IL when I was 4

Instruments Played: Tenor drum and cymbals in high school marching band, tenor sax in the school jazz band, alto clarinet from grade school through college (I was in the Illinois All-State Band that went to France when I was a senior) Piano-my first love since 3rd grade .

Favorite TDA Song to Perform Live: It varies from show to show depending on my mood and how the sound is.

Start With TDA: I'm the last original member. I went to the first gig because I got a call from Big Lou. We were both in Polkacide at the time I believe.

First Started Playing Music: Started piano lessons in 3rd grade

Other Bands (Past or Present): Polkacide, Los Tres Elementos, Classical Trash(oboe/piano duo-classical and show tunes)

Favorite Bands: When not playing music, I generally like silence.

Favorite Road Food: Beer

Other Hobbies and Interests: Gardening, cooking, sewing, collecting vintage eyeglasses, telling Lewis what to do.