Dave’s first memory of music was listening to Elvis Presley at an age of 3 (1970). Dave’s mom was always listening to Elvis, and he would grab his sister’s baton (that acted as his mic stand and mic) and pretend to be Elvis on stage. He would also perform these shows in front of his grandparents, aunts, and uncles when they would come over. Throughout many years Dave had never sung in a band but has practiced and honed his skills for when the opportunity presented itself. Dave has always been a lover of music, whether it be local talent at Baxter’s, or Park Place back in the day- to Pacific Beach local talent in the late ’90s. Dave worked a side job as a bartender and VIP waiter at the amphitheater in Chula Vista for 5 years, basically to see and hear good live music. Dave saw hundreds and hundreds of shows over the years and loved it all. From Country to Blues, from Pop to Funk, and Folk to ROCK—guess which one stuck? He still loves them all and has pulled knowledge from all, but- Rock n Roll is just— Rock n Roll (yeah). Dave got his opportunity to play in a band from 2016 – 2017, playing house parties and a few halls. That band fell apart and was lucky enough to start playing with four very talented individuals that surround him today in Equinox. Dave’s influences over the years have been; Elvis (come on), Eric Clapton, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Steve Miller, AC/DC (so kick ass), Eagles, and honestly- countless others.
