Grew up in Central New Jersey and began playing guitar and 5-string banjo
at 13, which led to his study in bluegrass, country, jazz, blues and then
classical styles. Tom holds a degree in music from Trenton State College where
he studied music theory and compostion, with performance focused on piano,
viola and voice. His folk music beginnings were rekindled in the 1970s when he
came across some Steeleye Span recordings, and he has been playing Celtic
music since. Tom currently performes in the Traditional Celtic instrumental band
Gilly's Hedge with Alison and Al.

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