“Dean and the Persuaders”
“Dean and the Persuaders” have performed in the Pacific NW for many years. Casey sings beautifully. Dean, Jim, and Steve played in the PA high school jazz band together, in 1970.
“Dean and the Persuaders”
“Dean and the Persuaders” have performed in the Pacific NW for many years. Dean, Jim, and Steve played in the PA high school jazz band together, in 1970.
Dean and the Persuaders band. Trio or 4 piece.
THE BAND PLAYS
Keyboard, Bass, Drums,
Trumpet and Vocals.
Hits of Great American Artists.
‘40s - '70s.
Dean and the Persuaders
Dean Ratzman
Dean Ratzman plays keyboard, trumpet, trombone and sings. He attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, and is an international song writer. He has performed worldwide. Dean’s home town is Port Angeles, WA.
Steve Hopf
Steve Hopf has been a bass player since age 10. He was raised in Port Angeles. He has been an EMT, and is a retired firefighter. He is the Clallam County district 2 Fire commissioner.
Barry Burnett
Barry Burnett is a long time Port Angeles resident and retired teacher. He performs regularly on the Olympic Peninsula at various venues. A guitarist for most of his life, he also sings, instructs guitar students and likes to participate in live music events.
Jim schumacher
Jim Schumacher was born and raised in Port Angeles. He has played drums, keyboard and sang his whole life. He and his wife own the Shell station in Carlsborg.
Dave Reeves
Dave Reeves-Followed in Dads footsteps and picked up the sticks in 1968. Formed first band "Clear Logic" in Jr high and continued to nightclubs in 1974. Later, traveled the country with Dean Ratzman in the 6 piece band “Carnival". Left full time music in 1989 - Drove tractor / trailer long haul up until retirement in August 2021