With over 30 years of experience as a musician, Troy has played in numerous projects covering vast genres of music styles. From rock to blues, jazz to metal and country,,,,you name it and he's played it. Some past bands are: Despotic (an all original metal band) quite popular in the Kalamazoo scene in the early 90s releasing 2 independent albums as well as a 5 year stint as sideman and bandleader with legendary bluesman Arnold "Dr Bones" Langley. Troy has performed with such artists as Fee Waybill (of the Tubes), Gary Cherone (of Extreme and VanHalen fame), Leif Garrett, Tom Wopat and many others to numerous to name here. The original rock musical, OLD TIMER, which he penned with Brendan Ragotzy has been staged twice at the Barn Theatre , www.barntheatre.com ,(with Leif Garrett playing the role of Milano in the 2001 production and David Naughton playing the role of Clay Miller in the most recent 2007 production). It received acclaim from both critics and audiences alike. It has also had a successful reading in NYC with Tom Wopat and Gary Cherone lending their talents. A very sought after guitarist and teacher, Troy keeps busy playing on lots of different projects and shows. He is currently working on material for a solo album as well as composing a new musical for which he is writing the book and lyrics for as well. For a complete list of production credits click on the blog/buzz tab above.