After being the drummer and lead vocalist in many rock bands from 1999 to 2007 Dave decided he wanted to just take the lead vocalist role and drop the drums. Not very familiar with country music he auditioned for the Back40 Band in 2007 and landed the job. After being w Back40 for a couple years he auditioned for Skeeter Creek and was hired instantly. Being w SK for 11 years Dave has captured the NCMA Male Vocalist Award in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019. His Wife Renee and Dave also won Duo Of The Year in the Albany-Adirondack Wedding Association Awards in 2018 and 2019.