Don Mayer has been doing live performances for more than thirty years. An extraordinary live performer in many styles including blues, rock, jazz, and country. Don is known as the Tone Master for his ability to achieve exceptional tone through his proficient knowledge of his instrument and equipment. Audiences everywhere are inspired and awed by his talent and musicality.

Don has studied with many jazz greats such as Pat Martino and Harry Leahy. He has also performed with such recording artists as Bobby Rydell, Fabian, Jerry Vale, Cesar Diaz, Vic Juris, and Dave Liebman. Don has recently worked with the Mary Hawkins band and Rock Roots, and educational program teaching the history of Rock ‘n’ Roll to schools in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.

In 2004, Don Mayer and Mary Hawkins were selected by the Lehigh Valley Blues Network to represent them at the International Blues Competition in Memphis, Tennessee. The received great marks and got thru to the third round.

Most recently, the Don Mayer Band and Trio appeared at the Stockton Blues Festival with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Jim Wieder of The Band, and the Queen of the New York City Blues vocalist Roxy Perry. The Don Mayer Band played at the grand Opening of the Pocono Music Exchange South.

In 2007 Don was featured in the Vintage Guitar Magazine. He gave a seminar on Mastering the tone of guitars and amps at the GuitarVilla in Quakertown PA.

Don entered The King of the Blues Competition at the Norristown Guitar Center. He won representing the Philadelphia area.

In the past seven years Don has hosted the blues jam at The Ravens Nest on Wednesday Nights. Professional musicians from Philadelphia, New York, and New Jersey as well as local blues bands come to play with The Don Mayer Band. Don feels that it is a great way to keep music alive. Don will be headlining the 2007 Blues Festival in March.