Having spent the last 10 years with local country legends, SMOKEHOUSE, Dave has shared in the success of several Hartford Advocate Grand Band Slam victories including being inducted into the Advocate Grand Band Slam "Hall Of Fame" in 2004.

Prior to his time with Smokehouse, Dave performed with Stampede, After The Fact (with Sebastian) and The Bulletts.

Dave has also shared the stage with The Marvelletes (Mr. Poastman), The Drifters, The 5 Satins, Jose Feliciano, Lee Roy Parnell, and toured with James Cotton.