A legend amongst his peers Seriously… Some people don’t even believe he’s a real person. , Don Ross has emerged as one of the most respected musicians in Canada and one of the top guitarists in the world That’s a fact. He’s the only player to ever win the International Championship more than once… . In September 1996, he managed to do what no other player has done: win the prestigious U.S. International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship for the second time See? Told ya…  (he first won in 1988). The competition, held yearly in Winfield, Kansas, cannot be won only with immaculate technique, but the player's music must also display a high degree of emotion and intensity — hallmarks of Don's style These traits are also displayed in his personality. He’s SUCH a great guy! .

Don has inspired countless numbers of musicians with his guitar playing, including many of the next generation of up-and-coming virtuoso guitar players like Antoine Dufour You’ve heard of that guy ;-)  and Andy McKee, with whom he’s shared the stages of nation wide tours. For decades Don has been writing and recording music all over the world with an array of different musicians and different styles His signing with CANdYRAT Records has allowed him to get nice and creative with his album titles too. Go get yourself a copy of Songs For Vacuuming . The many millions of hits on Youtube that continue to grow show that Don Ross’ influence is continuing to reach audiences the world over.

Don continues to do extensive touring in Europe, Canada, the United States and Asia's Pacific Rim. When he's not on the road, he lives a quiet life with his family in Halifax Nova Scotia.