Jumpstreet est. 1988
Live Music to Get You Moving
Live Music to Engage You
JumpStreet offers competitive pricing and typically reserves a four hour time slot. If your event requires a different duration, we are happy to provide a revised quote. Past and present members of JumpStreet have appeared or performed with Carley Simon, Chubby Checker, Martha Reeves, and the Vandellas, Hall and Oates, The Chiffons, The Fifth Dimension and more. As The Fool's bassist, Joe Holiday opened for The Eagles, Rush, Joan Jet, Blue Oyster Cult, and many others.
“…Our family and friends are still raving about you and your terrific dance music! You did a great job at our wedding – the only complaint was that you played so much some of our guests couldn’t catch their breath! What a complaint!! Thank you for contributing to one fantastic wedding!”
- James and Joanne Ryan, Producer, ESPN
Meet The Members
Each member has performed concerts, private parties, clubs, and corporate gigs all over the US. The current lineup consists of vocals & drums, guitar, and keyboard & left-hand bass. VIP clients include events for the Boston Bruins, New England Patriots, Award Banquet for the Boston Symphony Conductor Seji Ozowa at The Wang, and several parties with Martha Stewart from Woods Hole to Bar Harbor.
Mike Ruggelo
Drums, Lead Vocals
Mike is the founding member of “Jumpstreet” and has studied with legendary drummers Alan Dawson (Dave Brubek, Lionell Hampton, Oscar Peterson), Bob Moses (Patmetheny) and Dave Mattacks (Paul McCartney, Elton John, George Harrison, Jethro Tull). 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.
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