Mike Ruggelo, Author at JumpStreet Band | Massachusetts Wedding & Function Band

Jumpstreet co-founder Peter Calo’s new release is available!

Featuring, “If My Heart Was Yours”, co-written by Peter Calo and Mike Ruggelo NOW AVAILABLE “Time Machine” A new release From Peter Calo En Route Records I am pleased to…
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Mike Ruggelo January 20, 2017 0

Current and former members of Jumpstreet have performed with or opened for;

George Martin, Chick Corea, Pousette-Dart Band, Brad Delp, Joe Cocker, Tower of Power, The New York Voices, Carley Simon, Little Feat, Bono and the Edge, The Four Tops, The Temptations,…
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Mike Ruggelo July 29, 2016 0

Sitting In

After finishing a corporate event on a boat in Portsmouth, NH, a couple of members of the band and myself headed over to our favorite watering hole, The Dolphin Striker.…
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Mike Ruggelo January 10, 2009 0

A Most Embarrassing Moment

In the early ’80s when I was studying with Alan Dawson, the mayor of Boston held a dinner in Alan’s honor and dubbed the day, Alan Dawson Day. Alan was…
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Mike Ruggelo June 6, 2008 0

A Gig Nightmare

In over 30 years of gigging I can count on one hand the number of minor problems I’ve had dealing with subs. Most musicians in the New England area that…
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Mike Ruggelo May 24, 2008 0

Picture an idealic sunny Sunday afternoon at the prestigious Wellesley Country Club just outside of Boston. Spending breaks walking around the beautifully landscaped grounds, enjoying a cold beer on the…
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Mike Ruggelo May 15, 2008 0

Remembering Buddy Rich

At the age of 7 or 8, circa 1962/63, growing up in a Boston suburb, in a home with a dad who was a drummer, it was difficult for me…
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Mike Ruggelo May 14, 2008 0

Two Minutes with Elvin

To me sometimes, certain people seem bigger than life. There is something special that separates them from the rest of the pack. I’d bet that anyone who’s met or known…
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Mike Ruggelo May 6, 2008 0

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