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Rick Bowers – Drums, Vocals

A veteran of the Dayton music scene for over 50 years, Rick has played with many rock and country bands. He has a lovely wife, Theresa, two daughters, several grandkids, and lives in Clayton, OH. Rick would like to invite everyone out to see this band. And remember: Bring your dancing shoes!!!

Stefani Kremer – Percussion, Vocals

After joining the Dayton music scene, Stephanie has fronted such bands as RockuUp, In Position, Red Bird, with ongoing performances at Dayton’s Canal Street among many other local clubs. With musical influences by renowned artists such as No Doubt and ColdPlay, Stephanie dazzles audiences with her sultry vocals, striking stage presence, and precision performance.

Steve Capri – Bass, Vocals

Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Steve was inspired musically by his sister's 60's rock band "The Bittersweet." Steve began playing guitar at age 7. By 9, he was performing recitals with the Dayton Conservatory of Music Youth Band and at local talent shows. Throughout his grade school, high school, and college years, Steve performed in several bands and duo acts at coffee house and battle-of-the-bands events in the late 70s and 80s. Steve is CEO of his own company, WriteData Services. When he's not working in the corporate grind, he uses music to creatively inspire and entertain others. 

Rob Gerami – Lead Guitar, Vocals, Sound

Rob began his musical journey by playing cello and drums at the age of 8. Soon after, he learned to play guitar and bass, which landed him in too many garage bands to remember. By 16, he was playing professionally in bars and has been at it ever since. In addition to performing, Rob has worked as a soundman, a stagehand, a studio engineer, composer, songwriter, and arranger.

Dave Dunbar – Keyboards, Vocals

Dave grew up in Columbus Grove, Ohio. He started playing trumpet and piano in the 5th grade. By ages 11 and 14, he won 1st place as Ohio State Grange piano soloist.  He is a big fan of Ragtime/Scott Joplin, Boogie-Woogie, Jazz, Funk, Gospel, Rock, the Blues Brothers, and Dr. John (anything related to New Orleans!).  Dave met his wife Toni at Ohio Northern University where they both played in many bands including the ONU Jazz Band, which performed at the 1984 World's Fair in New Orleans. Since then, Dave has also played with several local bands. As an original member of the Bucket List Players, Dave started on trumpet, then moved on to playing keyboards and singing backup vocals several years ago. Dave enjoys playing with these great musicians and always looks forward to performing for a variety of audiences and venues.

Toni Dunbar – Trumpet, Vocals

A native of Troy, Ohio, Toni started teaching herself to play keyboards in the 3rd grade. By 5th grade, she also learned to play trumpet. Toni graduated from Ohio Northern with a degree in Music and Psychology and an appreciation for Jazz. Her musical influences include the Beatles, Blood Sweat & Tears, Oingo Boingo, and Cherry Popin Daddies.  For the last 38 years, Toni has enjoyed playing and singing in many bands with her husband Dave. In the Bucket List Players, Toni has a great time performing with these awesome musicians.

Mike Pilkenton – Saxophone

Mike grew up in Huntsville, AL and Louisville, KY.  He is a graduate of University of Louisville with a Masters of Electrical Engineering.  Recently retired, Mike is a 38-year Air Force Veteran and Flight Test Engineer.  He began his musical journey in grade school and played saxophone and clarinet in his high school Jazz band.  He enjoys jazz, blues, rock and country in many local bands and has been on the Board of DIrectors for the Dayton Blues Society.  Through a love of Smooth Jazz, Mike and his wife Karen are frequent travelers on the Dave Koz Jazz cruises where Mike has been able to perform with several artists onboard the ship while Karen is leading the charge on the dance floor.  When not performing music, Mike enjoys building custom cars and flying large scale radio control aircraft.

Mike Ratliff – Trumpet

Mike went to Morehead State University on a trumpet scholarship and still has life-long friendships that he developed while there.  He enjoys playing as much as he can in a few bands around the area.  His love for trumpet started when he heard Maynard Ferguson and  knew he had to play those high notes!  That’s why Mike loves playing with The Bucket List Players!  Mike always says he’s honored to get to play with such high quality musicians, which makes him strive to be better every day.

Eric Iannucci – Trombone

Eric was born in Poughkeepsie, NY.  He began playing the trombone at age 10, and went on to pursue music degrees at both SUNY Fredonia and Rutgers University.  Prior to taking a break from music to pursue new passions, Eric performed throughout the Northeastern US as a freelance musician, while also working as an arranger and clinician.  In 2022, he moved to Beavercreek, OH to pursue a career in Information Security, and can once again be found playing music throughout the Dayton area.