What’s up fans? My name is Dave Betz. I started playing the accordion when I was 8 years old and had a successful career with that, playing both solo and with a band called Happy Polkateers. I began playing drums at age 11 when some friends from school wanted to start a punk rock band. I purchased my first set of drums for $75.00, a gold and yellow Apollo kit! I played in several punk rock bands including West End Boys, Descendents, and the Condemned. As I gained experience as a drummer, I played with bands such as Thunder, Flashback, Water’s Edge, to name a few, and filled-in with numerous bands as well. I have played everywhere and for anyone you could imagine and I have met quite a few interesting people. I enjoy seeing people having fun and getting into the music.

I began playing with Uncle Smiley 9 years ago when the band emerged with the name The Rockabilly Rebels. I have had the pleasure of working with some great musicians since the beginning of the band… Dean Velezquez, Joe Verbin, and George Williams. Uncle Smiley has recently taken in two new great musicians – Steve Desousa and Tony Reiterman, so George and I have been lucky in finding two talented musicians to now fill out the band since the departure of Dean. I believe that we are lucky to have the opportunity to work together and look forward to new experiences and a chance to allow everyone to show off their musical talents while providing great entertainment.

I do want to make sure that I thank the people who have stood by me and supported me through my musical career throughout the years – my wife Lisa and our children Pat, Joe, Justin, Brittany (Shawna and Lisa too!), along with my extended family members whom are always willing to follow us out and fill up the dance floor. This of course would include all the fans and bar/club owners who gave us a chance to continue to do so.