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Join us tonight in the Upper Millyard Amphitheater for Jumpstreet!

Mike Ruggelo (Drums, Lead Vocals) Mike is the founding member of “Jumpstreet” and has studied with legendary drummers Alan Dawson, , Bob Moses and Dave Mattacks and Michael Carabello from Santana. He has performed with various bands and artists over the years including Chubby Checker, The Coasters, The Marvelettes, The Chiffons, and The Drifters. Mike has also appeared with Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, The Fifth Dimension, Boston Music Awards winner Shirley Lewis, and Peter Calo (guitarist for Carly Simon and “Hall and Oates”).

Mark Retallack (Keyboards) Mark holds a Bachelor of Music degree in classical piano from Houghton College and has attended master classes with world-renowned concert pianists Anton Kuerti and Mia Chung. He has studied jazz piano with Charlie Banacos, Jeff Covel and Luciano Salvatiore. Mr. Retallack has been awarded Arts Council Grants for his Educational Seminar on Audio for Commercial and Industrial video. He has composed and produced music for National Video Studios NY, NY and written jingle music for AT&T and various local advertising agencies. He teaches piano and MIDI music production and has performed extensively in jazz trios and quartets.

Joe Holaday (Guitar, Bass) Joe has been performing professionally for the past 30 years in such notable bands as The Fools and Beatle-juice. Joe has shared the stage with everyone from the Eagles and Rush to the Ramones. His MTV Video debut with the Fools in World Party still amasses hundreds of hits to this day. With seven albums to his credit, and studio side work with a number of Boston area musicians, he is adept in all styles of music.