Dave Mello
Born	February 24, 1969 (1969-02-24) (age 40) Oakland, California
Genres	ska, punk, hardcore
Occupations	Songwriter, Musician
Instruments	drums, vocals, Guitar
Years active	1986-present
Labels	Lookout!
Associated acts	Operation Ivy Jewdriver The Bowel Tones PAWNS Schlong Downfall

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Dave Mello was the drummer of the punk/ska band Operation Ivy. He was one of the key pieces to the musical feel of Operation Ivy. Even though he had only drummed in two other bands, he was considered a very talented drummer in Operation Ivy's heyday, yet is considered underappreciated today.

Operation Ivy's first show was held in Mello's garage in Albany, California. He played for them only two years. They broke up in 1989 because of unwanted attention. Before Operation Ivy, he was in Rabbi Conspiracy and Distorted Truth and after Operation Ivy disbanded, Dave went on to bands like Downfall and Schlong (with his brother Pat Mello). In addition, Dave has toured with many bands as a stand-in. He also got a signature drumstick model by the Bulgarian company, Twotone Drumsticks.

Today, he lives in the East Bay area with his wife Sarah and young son, Maxwell. While still pursuing his musical projects, Dave regularly appears at the all ages punk club 924 Gilman Street and plays guitar with the band Jewdriver, and does some reunion shows with Schlong.

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