Dave started playing accordion in the late 1960’s. In 1973, he joined a local band called The Polka Dynamics. In 1974, Dave started learning to play the concertina. He was then hooked on that instrument but continued to play accordion as well.
Over the years, Dave played with the following bands:
Polka Dynamics 1973-1976
The Sounds 1977-1983
Sil Martini and The Invictas 1984-1986
Jimmy Weber and The Sounds 1986-1990
Vinnie and The New Soundz 1990-1991
The NuTones 1994 to present
The Boys 2011-2023
Frankie Liszka and Blue Magic 2024

Dave also filled in with various bands throughout his 51 years of performing polka music.
Dave has recorded on the following albums:
The Sounds – Four recordings
Sil Martini and The Invictas – One recording
Jimmy Weber and The Sounds- Six recordings, including two live recordings
The Boys – Four recordings
Frankie Liszka and Blue Magic – One recording

Some of Dave’s notable accomplishments include:
Favorite band and song awards with IPA and The USPA with The Sounds and The Boys.
Two Grammy nominations with Jimmy Weber and The Sounds.

Dave’s family genealogy has roots in both Ukraine and Italy. Here is his bio in both languages.

Ukrainian

Italian