Welcome to Jump St.

Jump Street recently recorded a demo cd. Fourteen songs were waxed on a Sunday afternoon. We feel that this recording gives the listerner a pretty good idea of what to expect from a live gig. If you would like a copy please let us know and we'll see what we can do to get one in your hands.

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Jump Street" was organized during the summer of 2000 by Springfield keyboardist Ed Kenney, formerly with local band the Groove Daddies. Ed wanted to try a more straight-ahead blues style, with a walking bass on the keyboards. Rounding out the band are drummer John Turner, Guitarist Rick Meadows, and Saxophonist Tom Handy.

John is a veteran of the local blues and rock scene. Besides Jump Street, Turner also plays with Just for Kicks. As a drummer in demand, he also gigs with local blues legend Springfield Shaky and another blues band , Oysters Rockefeller from time to time.

Saxman Tom Handy has studied saxophone with Jim Boitos at Illinois State University and also with the late Jerry Troxell at Sangamon State University. He played in a few local bands during the late 80's and early 90's, namely Full House and The Guilty Boys. With his tenor sax he delivers the excitement that only a horn can give to a blues outfit.

Rick Meadows is the most recent addition to Jump St. A regular on the local music scene, Rick has most recently performed with local blues band Talk of the Town. His smooth guitar style and jazzy riffs are a great addition to the lineup.

This band promises to be an exceptional addition to the live music scene in Springfield.