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Birthday: December 26th
Hometown: Copaigue, NY
Musical Influences: I thank God, first & foremost for the gift He has given me! Those who have influenced me are my brothers in the Lord, the greatest musicians in my life and fellow band members. But I think it's mostly the people who just love music and the joy you can see it gives them. Those are the people who help shape who we become and that's enough of an influence for me.
Favorite Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Isaiah 53, John 1:1
I come from a family with a very "short line" of musicians. My Grandfather was the only musical person in my family on either side. I was told he liked to play the organ, but I never got to know him because he passed away before I was born. I don't know why, but I seemed to gravitate towards the keyboard maybe he had something to do with it. I started playing piano when I was about 10 years old and by the time I turned 15 I was playing professionally in clubs with my best friend in his Dad's band.
I accepted Christ at the ripe old age of 16. Even from my early days as a Christian I loved to challenge others', and even my own ideas to make them stronger. I didn't want to just believe what I was told. I wanted to know what I believed and why.
"It's pretty interesting to see how God has orchestrated the members of this band into coming together because there is no other explanation for it". His hand is in every part of this and it's confirmed every single day.
Having toured with a popular country-western band for nearly 6 years, Dave is fortunate to have met a lot of interesting people along the way and treasures the friendships he has gained.
When Dave is not playing in the Paul Paoli Band, he enjoys spending time at home with his wife & kids (two boy's & a girl), time that includes fixin' up the house, soccer & little league baseball games.
The Bible say's "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord" and Dave does just that!
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