Since 1994, Dave Rudolph is an active member of Tampa Bay’s music scene. Rudolph started playing guitar at the age of 7 and moved on to the drums at age 11. Dave is passionate about music and has two degrees from the University of South Florida in Jazz Performance. He has performed at the Straz Center as well as with many local bands, including The Valerie Gillespie Ensemble and Thick As Thieves. Dave is currently Professor of Contemporary Percussion, University of Tampa. www.daverudolph.net