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Dave Revels is an artist/writer/show producer, as well as a professional recording and performing artist. • As a Former Member Of The Drifters he appeared on the 1985 NBC special, " Motown Returns To The Apollo Theater alongside The Temptations and The Four Tops. He toured with Dick Clark on his final American Bandstand Tour in 1989 with The Drifters, Spinners, Guess Who and The Associations. He is the current Lead singer/record producer and vocal arranger of the Legendary a cappella group, The Persuasions on the albums, The Persuasions Sings U2 and Knockin' On Bob's Door the music of Bob Dylan. He is a singer/songwriter credited with writing what many have hailed as a contemporary national anthem, "Stand Up America”. He is the author of the book "A Natural Guide to Mastering The Art Of Live Entertainment.” He is the vocal background arranger and lead vocalist on 2017’s critically acclaimed album with a member of Canada's Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, "Ladies and Gentlemen: Barenaked Ladies and The Persuasions." Additionally, Dave is a vocal workshop instructor for Fur Peace Ranch, a musician's retreat owned and operated by Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame member, Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna; he cowrote and recorded his new single with Jorma Kaukonen titled Birds & Sleeping Dogs. He is the Creative Director and Producer of currently nationally touring award winning Motown Tribute production, Shadows Of The 60s - and the Harmony Sweepstakes is honored to have him with us tonight!