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."
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.
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."
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.