Dante is from Youngstown OH where he developed his drumming skills touring with "The Benders". During that time, he played at large venues opening up for such act as Cheap Trick, ZZ Top, Ted Nugent, Spin Doctors, Bad Company and The Gin Blossoms to name a few. Moving to Charleston in 2009, Dante has been a part of  the local music scene ever since.  He has played in various bands including Dirt Weed, Paul Stone Project and currently with Forty Mile Detour. Dante loves playing especially when there's a fun crowd to play for.

 Dante's talented drumming and creativity are the heart beat of Forty Mile Detour's "Authentic.American.Music."