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Dave, Dave & Dave (Band)

Origin:	Emmitsburg, MD

Genres:	College Rock, Classic Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock Years Active:	1988–1991

Label:		Independent

Members:


 * David Mackie
 * David Tebbens
 * David Cassese
 * Keith Conway
 * Michael Brocato
 * Jane Callahan

Dave, Dave & Dave is an American Rock Band formed in 1988, which blended classic rock, funk rock, punk rock and other genres. The group had only modest success during its brief run in Western Maryland, Greater Gettysburg , PA area as well as Central Florida.

History

1988–1991

Dave, Dave & Dave formed in the dorm rooms of Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, MD and consisted of singer/guitarist David Tebbens, singer/guitarist David Cassese, bassist David Mackie, and drummer Keith “Kyle” Conway. Though living in the dorms, they would rehearse in the “old gym” and took inspiration from all types of bands and music and adopted their own style of rehearsing and performing. As students would pass by and hear them rehearsing, the band would invite them to listen and even perform and sing with them. This became a staple for the band’s future performances as they would let audience members join them on stage and sing. The band’s openness to allow others to perform with them quickly increased their popularity. Soon they were asked to perform at parties all over campus. As word spread of their performances, other colleges, universities and local night clubs in the area booked the band for gigs, frat parties, etc. Dave, Dave & Dave released several singles including, “Whiskey Woman”, “Butterfly Scream”, “Feel All Right” and “A Day In The Life” which got some air time on local college radio stations.

After Keith “Kyle” Conway graduate in 1988, Dave, Dave & Dave looked to their close friend Michael Brocato to be their drummer. Brocato, later nicknamed, Otis Black, had been a drummer in his high school marching band quickly fell into the rhythm of the band. Dave Mackie’s girlfriend at the time, Jane Callahan, also joined the band as a singer. Callahan gave the band that female edge. Although the band toyed with several different names, its fans always referred to them as Dave, Dave & Dave and so they stuck with it. Regular guest singers include Craig Gilinger (aka Captain Flag), Tom Ralston and that dude from Gettysburg College.

After all members graduated in the spring of 1991, Dave, Dave & Dave took their show to Central Florida performing mostly in Orlando and Daytona. They were the regular house band at Wekiva Springs Marina Restaurant. After performing in Central Florida for several months the band decided they needed a short break and reunited 23 years later at Metal Mike's Down The Shore Jammer held on May 24, 2014. Drummer Marc Tebbens (aka Tebbs 2.0) sat on drums. They were a bit rusty but their dedicated friends in attendance put in earplugs and made the best of it ;-p