Dave Melillo (born June 12 1988) is a Drive-Thru Records recording singer/songwriter. He plays a mellow blend of acoustic guitar-driven acoustic rock and piano-accented power pop, somewhat in the vein of early Dashboard Confessional and The Rocket Summer. Biography David Melillo was born on June 12 1988 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey to David A. Melillo Sr. and Gina A. Melillo, who also have two daughters, Marina & Marissa Melillo. Marissa is also another popular singer/songwriter. Dave grew up in East Hanover, NJ and started his performance experiences in a play in first grade and then again in East Hanover Middle School. He also was a Papermill Playhouse Player for a few years. When he was in 7th grade his family decided to move to Florida. After moving to Celebration, Florida in December 2000, he learned how to play the guitar, the bass guitar and the piano and eventually began writing songs. While attending Celebration High School, he played
