Jeff grew up in Birmingham Alabama and began playing lead guitar andsinging in jam-style cover bands in the late 80's while attending college. He continued playing live music in the Birmingham area and around the

Southeast up until 2007 when his real job brought him and his family to the Asheville area.  He met Eddie Dewey through mutual friends and was invited to sit in on an early Blue Dragons practice session in the lair.  When Clarke decided to take life seriously and leave the band in 2009, Jeff got the call and said yes without hesitation.  Jeff has spent a lot of time studying music theory and guitar technique and really enjoys mastering challenging musical pieces and striving for that perfect guitar tone.