In 1978, David started and continues to play in the first American Reggae band in the state of Ohio. The reggae band, I-tal, has entertained audiences for over 40 years. David has currently released a 9 song CD entitled "Recovered" on his Smeltz Good Music label. He has most recently formed his 3 piece band the "Smeltztones" and 7 member "Dave Smeltz Project" . In 2010, David started a 501(c) 3 non profit named Clean House Inc. in which he serves as Executive Director. Clean House Inc. was established as a transitional housing program for men recovering from alcohol and substance abuse. It also serves as a center for 12 step recovery and martial arts instruction. David is also a 3rd Dan Orange Sash in the martial arts discipline of Kuntao. He studied under the late Grandmaster Arthur E. Sikes and received his current rank from 2nd Dan Red Sash Master Robert Edmonds of the North American Self Defense Alliance on October 26, 2013. David believes in the integration of body, mind , and spirit. He leads a mostly vegan lifestyle and incorporates martial arts, meditation, nutrition, and music as a positive and healthy way of life. David's first book "Clean: From Reggae to Recovery" was released in April 2014. He has also written two subsequent booklets entitled "Just Sit Down (and shut up)" and "Step Away From The Vehicle". You may contact David Smeltz at: www.cleanhouse.smeltz0@gmail.com, and www.cleanhouseinc.org.