Regular Lineup

Dave Lempke

Peter Schindelman

Dave Lempke

Drums, Vocals, Percussion & Compere

Dave co-formed UnionJack with Gary Wilkinson in 1979. He's the band's point man - booking gigs, promoting the band, building set lists, bringing beverages to practice, and guiding the audience and band through the shows. Dave's "way beyond compere."

Jim Brown

Peter Schindelman

Dave Lempke

Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards,

Maracas & Harmonica

Jim rejoined UnionJack after a brief hiatus following 20 years with the band. He subbed at 2022's Abbey Road On The River (AROTR) festival in Jeffersonville, IN, and the International Beatleweek festival in Liverpool, England, plus various local gigs in 2022 and 2023 before unretiring.

Peter Schindelman

Bass, Vocals & Guitar

Peter joined UnionJack in 2016. He had previously played keys and guitar and sung in One-Eyed Jacks and The Valley Brothers, and played bass and sung in Merrick Section and Diversion. Peter has written over 200 original songs, recording them and cover songs in his basement "studio."

Jim Stough

Garry Santaniello

Peter Schindelman

Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards,

Harmonica & Bass

Jim joined UnionJack in 2021. He previously sang and played guitar and keys in The Lost 45's with Garry Santaniello. The band has taken to rehearsing at his home in a room with fab instrumental gear.

Garry Santaniello

Guitar, Vocals, Bass, & Harmonica

Garry started subbing with UJ in 2022, and joined in Feb. 2024. He also plays bass and sings with The Lost A-Sides and The Time Trippers. Ironically, it took Garry playing with UJ before the group played a song ("Get Off Of My Cloud") mentioning "Union Jack."

Auxiliary members / super subs

Greg "Mitch" Mitchell

Keyboards, Percussion & Vocals

A.k.a. "The Professor," especially when playing his mini-Moog keyboard, Greg played in UnionJack from 2016 through 2023. He subbed on short notice at AROTR 2024, and will appear occasionally with the band at other, more local, shows.

Michael Van Hoesen

Greg "Mitch" Mitchell

Vocals & Percussion

Michael brings big voice, energy, and black hat. He has performed with UJ at AROTRs 2021-2024, International Beatleweeks 2022 & 2023, and various New England gigs. Michael sings and percusses with Schenectady, NY acoustic trio The Earlybirds.

Brian Peltier

Greg "Mitch" Mitchell

Brian Peltier

Drums & Percussion

Brian has played in various bands, taught drumming, and recorded albums of his songs. He and Peter met at a house jam, and later performed as The Valley Brothers acoustic duo. Brian has drummed for UJ several times over the last few years, particularly on NYEs. He currently plays keys in Dayblazer.

Ken Butcher

Gary Wilkinson

Brian Peltier

Drums & Percussion

A longtime friend of the band, Ken has drummed with various western Mass. bands over the years - including Old School, Diversion (where he met Peter), and The 60s Experience - and in various theatrical productions. He currently drums with Stealing Frequencies.

Gary Wilkinson

Guitar, Vocals & Bass

Gary co-formed UnionJack with Dave in 1979. He was the band's main lead singer and rhythm guitarist from its inception through most of 2022. Gary also occasionally played lead guitar and bass.