DON JOVI

About This Show

Don Chaffin (Lead Vocals) – Don is best known as the lead singer for Voices of Extreme (originally co-managed by Nicko McBrain from Iron Maiden and produced by Danny Spitz from Anthrax). Don is also the lead vocalist for the notable band Red Lamb (co-produced by Dave Mustaine from Megadeth and Dan Spitz). Don has been the lead vocalist for the band Ram Jam (Black Betty) since 1994 and has worked closely with hit making producers and close friends Jerry Kasenetz and Jeff Katz. Don’s latest vocal duties have been as lead vocalist for the New York based band Riot Act (originally featuring Riot members Lou Kouvaris and Rick Ventura) completing a 40 city U.K. and North American tour in 2022 in addition to fronting the band Road Crew which features Billy Sheehan and Rod Morgenstein. Don’s extensive touring has included performances in support of Tesia, Foreigner, GodSmack, Disturbed, Alice in Chains, Geoff Tate, Steve Howe, Twisted Sister, Vanilla Fudge, Kix, Metal Church, Powerman 5000, and more… Dorris also a music producer and video director-and the owner of the well known DCity. Studios in New York and has worked side by side in the studio with legends such as Dave Mustaine, Debbie Gibson, Jerry Kasenetz, Jeff Katz, Mark Rivera, Jim Bralower, Billy Sheehan, Rod Morgenstein, Brian Wheat, Ace Frehely and many more…

Sean Tarr (Guitar) – Sean has been writing, recording, and performing professionally for the last three decades, Based in NYC, his band TNA made a lasting impression in the late 80’s and early 90’s with their infectious brand of heavy melodic rock/metal. After a TNA.reunion and subsequent signing to Kivel Records in 2000, TNA released their first album, Finger on the Trigger, in 2001, followed by the much acclaimed Branded, in 2004. In the mid – 90’s, Sean teamed up with Todd-McDowell to form McDowell-Tarr. An acoustic pop/rock duo produced by Rainer Preuss, McDowell-Tarr released two : maxi-singles on the RMG/EMI-Germany label. In addition to his additional original music pursuits, such as punk rock outfit Johnny Black, produced by Daniel Rey, (Ramones, Mistits, White Zombie) and an 8-year residency with New Jersey’s own American Angel, Sean worked for a number of years in the late 90’s with producer Lez Warner, former drummer of The Cult as US-UK Music Productions primary session guitarist.

Chris Tristram (Bass) – Chris is a veteran_bassist who has performed with major, rock acts such as Jack Russell’s Great White, House Of Lords, Crown of Thorns (Jean Beauvoir) Perfect Beings, Marjoire Fair and Slash. While in California, Chris and his band mate penned a deal with Capitol Records and had a worldwide release with Parlour/Marjorie Fair. Chris has shared the stage with a who’s who of hard rock, including Warrant, Lita Ford, DeeSnider, Firehouse, Slaughter, Autograph,, Skid Row; Sebastian Bach, Joan Jett, Tom Keifer of Cinderella, Night Ranger, Tesla and more.

Chris studio recording credits include work with Billy Preston, Nile Rogers, Bob Cleatmountain, Rob Schnapf, Jon Brion, Stephen Bray, Todd Burke, Eddie Krammer, Marty Rifkin, Patrick Warren and Kim. Bullard. Chris’s bass playing*is heard on TV commercials, movie soundtracks, TV sitcoms, and-in over 100 various bands.

Nick-Troiani (Keys) – Nick has been in countless bands since a teenager. He is the co-founder of the popular tribute band Bon Journey performing on shows all over the cöuntry. Nick has scored music for two original musicals The Day the Music Died and Destiny’s Wheel. Nick also works as a booking agent for many N.Y. bands and is a prestigious music teacher on the north shore of Long Island.

Matt Ricci (Drums) – Matt began his love for music very early on in life, Starting a passion for the drums at age 15, Matt met and studied with the very talented Frank Bellucci! It was with Frank that Matt developed his timing, pocket, groove and feel behind the kit! Matt has sat in with numerous bands over the years and is the co-founded of the ever powerful BonJourtfeyNY ebel has impressed industry veterans and now close friends like Deen Castronovo! Matt is also. the arummer for the Guns-N-Roses tribute , Appetite for Destruction! Matt has graced the stage, with, Deen, and worked with other musical icons over the years including Rod Morgenstein, Billy Sheehan, Billy Ashbaugh, Chris Caffery, to name a few . Matt is endorsed by Evans drumheads, Alien Ears in ear monitors, and RimRiserUSA: