Dave's Been playing Guitar since 1976. He's been in many bands over the last 30 odd years. This is his first endeavor at fronting a band ,the reviews and comments have been very positive,despite his apprehension to take the lead.He is enjoying playing and singing the music he loves "SOUTHERN ROCK".

He has been in the following bands, The Sundown Band of NJ a project he started in 1979. Then a member of Hawkins,then Whiskey with John DeMaio, Jessie Blue, Hunters Gold, Sundown reformed for another round. Threshold, MadDog 20/20 with Bill Hipple, Maddogs with Bill Hipple, then Dave took a day job and was busy a while. Then he got a phone call from Big Southern another Bill Hipple project and signed on there for two years. when that ran outta gas. He regrouped and formed the first version of Southern Steel which helped Dave fulfill a life long dream to open for his favorite band "THE OUTLAWS", some personnel changes came about and the Southern Steel Band became what it is today Bigger, Bolder and Better than it ever has been. Dave's made it his misssion to lead Southern Steel to new and greater heights which included opening a show for Leslie West and Mountain. Who knows what the future holds but he's having a hell of a good time doing what he loves. Dave plays Gibson Les Pauls, Fender Strats and Tele's , and Taylor 614CE's and uses Mesa Boogie amps exclusively.