Living the Dream Band is comprised of Gary Patricelli(vocals), Sue Ellen Miller(keys), Wayne Miller(Bass) and Dave McGraw (drums). We offer an eclectic mix of Swing(Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble), Jazz and Fun RETRO tunes from the 60's and 70's Our music is appropriate for many venues, including private parties, restaurants, outdoor affairs, wedding receptions and cocktail parties.
Living the Dream!
Dave McGraw has been a local drummer in the Trenton area for over 40 years. While playing in all musical situations and styles, Dave's passion is playing in big band situations. He currently holds the drum chair in the Midnight Sun Orchestra led by trumpeter John Ashcraft. They perform the first Sunday of the month at Havanas in New Hope, PA for the past 11 years! He is also the drummer for the Jazz Celebration Big Band led by trombonist Paul Morris, which performs the last Thursday of the month at the Temperance House in Newtown, PA. Other bands include Bonsal Blues Big Band in Woodbury, NJ, the Big Band Express in Medford, NJ and Shades of Blue out of Marlton, NJ. He is also the sub for the Big Horn Jazz Band in Philly(playing exclusively the dance book of Maynard Ferguson) when his former teacher, Lew Leabman is unavailable. He has also worked over the past 10 years with Alto Madness saxophonist Richie Cole. Both Dave and Richie graduated from Ewing High School, NJ. Dave has been fortunate to have studied extensively with the following drum masters; Red Howell(Lawrence Welk), Tony De Nicloa(Harry James),
Lew Leabman, Gary Rissmiller, John Riley, and Peppe Morolla.