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Jack Partyka-Horns & Percussion
Jack is the groups founding father (& quite possibly the busiest man alive). Once upon a time, Mr. Partyka was a 'hired gun' (or hired Horn) around NEPA. He has filled-in with many bands locally & with several Show Bands in the Poconos. It's hard for him to remember that far back, but Jack was also a member of the band Shearwater before he conceived of the musical juggernaut that would eventually become Take5!
Tony Bouselli-Lead Vocals, Percussion & DJ
Since 1985. On the Job, Tony's the 'Main Man', the Face, Voice & Personality of Take5 (HE IS HANDSOM, BABY....YEAH!). Before being recruited by Jack so many years ago, Tony was a member of the popular bands Daybreak, Pete Mills & has worked as a fill-in drummer with The Poets.
Mike Bertha-Guitar & Vocals
Since 2000. Once upon a time, Mike was the guitar-God in residence w/the Marywood Jazz Ensemble, the Bill Roditsky Orchestra, Slipstream (w/Bill), Vivid, the Mighty Quinns & Box a Crayons. Mike uses Fender & Gibson guitars, Carvin cabinets & Marshall amplification.
Bernie Olenick-Keyboards & Vocals
Since 2002. Bernie has previously played with Tin Pan Alley, New Generation & The Big Thing. Quite probably the most easy-going man we've ever met. Bernie uses Roland & Alesis Gear exclusively.
Fran Festa - Bass & Vocals
Since Apr 2005. Fran's back for his second term, having played with us back in the late 80's and early 90's. His previous gigs include Entrance, Child, Gibbs & Cullen Band, BBK's Expedition, Great Rock Scare, Grand Tour, The Tomcats, Out Of The Blue, and most recently, Crossroads. On the side, records originals with Willing Minds. Also known as "Southside Fran", thanks to our own Tony B. Fran uses vintage Fender Basses, Rotosound and Thomastik-Infeld strings, and Ashdown amplification.