About Us 

Rick Bowers

Rick Bowers

Percussion & Vocals

 

Originally from West Carrollton, OH, Rick started his drumming obsession in the fourth grade. (Yes, he is a Pirate…) Today, he resides in Clayton, Ohio  with his lovely wife Theresa. He enjoys many styles of music (rock, country, pop, etc.), and has performed in several bands over the last 45 years including IN POSITION, MAIN EVENT, ACE COMMODE & THE FOUR FLUSHERS (that one didn’t last long!) and is still active with more Pirates in the band RAINTREE. He has always had a love for the many horn bands that were part of the 60’s – 70’s and 80’s era. After a conversation in August 2017 with an old friend and fellow Pirate (Jim Farley) from the class of 73, their discussion about being on the “bucket list” to perform in a horn band together was about to become a reality, hence the birth of the “Bucket List Players”! He invites you to join the fun and check this band out! Wear some comfortable dance shoes, you’re gonna need them! 

Stefani Kremer

Stefani Kremer

Vocals & Percussion

Stefani started singing at age 13. Since then, she has indulged in many different musical styles and is addicted to performing. To her credit, she has won several karaoke contests, performed on the Fox 45 Morning Show, and rocked out with several bands over the years. 

Dave Dunbar

Dave Dunbar

Keyboards & Vocals

Dave is originally from Columbus Grove, Ohio, and went to Ohio Northern University for Music Education. He is a longtime resident of Troy. He and his wife, Toni, have played in various bands in the area, including Red River Band, 5/13, Funk In The Trunk, Cadillac Sam and the Syndicate, Driving Dead, and currently in Brass Junkies. He enjoys playing trumpet and piano, and is a fan of many various styles of music from gospel to jazz, ragtime, boogie-woogie, heavy metal, funk and rock and roll. “Being in this band allows me to do many of the songs I’ve wanted to do for years!! Great group of guys who are well experienced and good at what they do!”
Toni Dunbar

Toni Dunbar

Trumpet

Toni is from Troy, Ohio and has been playing trumpet since 5th grade. She & husband Dave met in the Jazz Ensemble at Ohio Northern University and have been making beautiful music together ever since. Toni has played in marching bands, pit orchestras, Dixieland & show choir groups, as well as local rock bands including:  Funk in the Trunk, Cadillac Sam & the Syndicate, Brass Junkies, & Vinyl Vultures. Toni hopes everyone will support their local music scene, wherever they find it, and if that makes you want to dig your old school horn out of the closet & give it another try, even better!

Mike Pilkenton

Mike Pilkenton

Alto & Tenor Saxaphone

Originally from Louisville, KY, Mike came to Dayton through the Air Force in 2000. He has since made Dayton his home with his beautiful and amazing wife, Karen. Mike continues to serve the Air Force today as a civilian. Since age 12, Mike has played clarinet and saxophone. Although he didn’t play much during his active-duty days, he has been playing non-stop for nearly 12 years in many local bands including:  Random Flashbacks, Generations Big Band, German Sauerkraut Band, Speakeasy Dixieland Band, Jazz Central Big Band, the Reload Band, and the Bucket List Players. Mike enjoys jazz, smooth jazz, and especially the big horn bands of the 70s, and 80s. Being a member of the Bucket List Players is an honor, privilege, and a true bucket-list opportunity!

Steve Capri

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, hitting Dayton’s coffee house and battle-of-the-bands circuits in the late 70s and 80s. Today, after a 31-year career with NCR Corporation, 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

Rob Gerami

Lead Guitar & Vocals

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. Rob is also an entrepreneur and proud owner of Speaker Repair Center

Mike Ratliff

Mike Ratliff

Trumpet

Mike attended Morehead State where he played in the Symphonic Band, the Marching Band, and many churches around the area. Currently, Mike performs in a band called Reload and with The Bucket List Players, where his playing has taken us to new heights!  As Mike puts it, “I am having a blast getting to hit the high notes!!  I continue to learn from the awesome musicians that I have the privilege to play with at every performance.

Eric Iannucci

Eric Iannucci

Trombone

Originally from Poughkeepsie, New York, Eric began playing the trombone at age 10.  He went on to pursue music degrees at State University of New York (SUNY) at Fredonia and Rutgers University.  Prior to moving to Beavercreek to pursue  a career in Information Security, he spent several years as a freelance musician.  During that time, he performed various styles of music throughout the Northeastern US while working as a Music Teacher, Copyist, and Arranger.  After a two-year hiatus from playing to pursue new passions, Eric has picked up his instrument once again. Today, in his free time, Eric enjoys exploring the music scene around the Dayton and Cincinnati areas.

Jim Farley

Jim Farley

Music Arrangements

 

Jim has been singing and playing in bands since he was about 15 years old.
He has been in many bands over the years including traveling on the road with
THE LOWDOWN OUTRAGE BAND, SUMMER SUN, THE BUSSE BROTHERS &THE MAIN EVENT.
Other bands, staying closer to home, include: BUSSE, FARLEY & CALDWELL, RAINTREE and,
most recently, CADILLAC SAM & THE SYNDICATE. Jim has written hundreds of songs as well as
arranged hundreds more for bands on the road, Las Vegas entertainers, and cruise-ship performers.
He also composes and arranges for musical theater, college-pep bands, and high school show choirs.