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Regular Lineup

Dave Lempke

Peter Schindelman

Gary Wilkinson

Drums, Vocals & Compere


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



Gary Wilkinson

Peter Schindelman

Gary Wilkinson

Guitar, Vocals & Bass


Gary co-formed UnionJack with Dave in 1979.  He is the band's main lead singer (its best and most durable voice) and rhythm guitarist, though he occasionally plays lead guitar and bass.



Peter Schindelman

Peter Schindelman

Greg "Mitch" Mitchell

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 220 original songs, and has recorded those and cover songs in his basement "studio."  



Greg "Mitch" Mitchell

Greg "Mitch" Mitchell

Greg "Mitch" Mitchell

Keyboards, Percussion & Vocals


A.k.a. "The Professor," especially when playing his mini-Moog keyboard, Greg joined UnionJack in 2016.  Though living in an often snowier area over an hour away from the others, Greg has faithfully made rehearsals and shows.

Greg "Mitch" Mitchell

Jim Stough

Jim Stough

Greg "Mitch" Mitchell

Jim Stough

Guitar, Vocals & Harmonica


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

Auxiliary members

Jim Brown

Michael Van Hoesen

Michael Van Hoesen

Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica & Maracas


Jim played in UJ for 20 years before retiring from full-time status.  He subbed at 2022's Abbey Road On The River (AROTR) festival in Jeffersonville, IN, and the International Beatleweek festival in Liverpool, England.  He's open to sub for some local gigs as well.

Michael Van Hoesen

Michael Van Hoesen

Michael Van Hoesen

Vocals & Percussion


Michael brings big voice, energy, and hat.  A UJ friend for years, he subbed at AROTR 2021 and 2022, International Beatleweek 2022, and various local gigs after those.  Michael sings and plays percussion with Schenectady, NY acoustic trio The Earlybirds.

Brian Peltier

Michael Van Hoesen

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 New Year's Eves.

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