Performance

Dave began playing guitar at age nine, listening to Black Sabbath and Deep Purple. After studying music composition in college, he was inspired by ambient music pioneers such as Robert Fripp and Brian Eno, and thus began exploring looping, guitar synthesis and effects. His love for guitar technique and exploration came for his love of pioneering guitarists John McLaughlin and Steve Morse.

He was featured in the July 2008 and August 2006 edition of Guitar Player magazine and received a grant from the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts for his unique 50 CD set, Collectives. He has also been awarded first prize in the Seymour Duncan Gear Experts Video Contest.

Dave has released several more CDs under his own name, as well as 3 with his band Hazard Factor, and 4 with his ethereal duo, Future Perfect. He still finds time to be the guitarist with international songwriter Julie Black.

A veteran of several tours and festival shows, Dave is a Gibson/Steinberger Guitar Company Artist & endorsee of Brian Moore Custom Guitars and Graph-Tech products. He also receives additional support from many musical gear manufacturers.

Besides performing and recording, Dave maintains a roster of guitar students. He chaired the Cultural Affairs Advisory Committee in New Port Richey in 2005-2006. and still has time to plan and promote cultural events in West Pasco.