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Mark Finnigan, originally a guitarist, has played with a variety of local bands since the late 60’s, including The Other Half, The Invaders, and Baker Street. The most successful of these was the Mad Hatter Band, which enjoyed some notoriety playing to large and enthusiastic audiences at several colleges and state parks. Influenced by notable bassists Jack Bruce, Geddy Lee and John Lodge, Finnigan switched to bass after taking some time off to serve his country in the USAF and raise a family. He’s now found his niche as one of the principal driving forces behind 5 Mile Drive.

Jeff Goodmark, Touring nationally as a professional drummer with Sunshine Spider and Goose for over five years, Jeff Goodmark has played sold-out shows all over NYC. Jeff is no stranger to Ithaca's music scene having played around town with Project Groove, Ten Square Miles and Alphabet City, but has finally found a new home as 5 Mile Drive's drummer and newest band member.

Jeff's passion for drums stems back to his childhood and his style has been described as a cross between Jon Fishman and John Bonham.  When he's not rocking out, Jeff is with his family and selling real estate all over Tompkins County.

 

Jay Skezas is well-known and respected in the Ithaca area as a solid and capable lead guitarist, serving as charismatic front man for such acts as Spy Donkey and Do It Again, a popular Steely Dan tribute. A virtuoso on numerous stringed instruments, including mandolin and violin, Skezas plays and sings with passion and engages the audience with his easy-going charm and wit. In his spare time he’s an M.D. and family man.

KevinKevin Moss is another relative newcomer to the Ithaca music scene. A native of rural central New York, he played in several small-town rock and roll groups in the 70’s and 80’s, including High Noon, Dayz and Crystal Cascade, and progressive rock band DMK. His diverse influences include Peter Gabriel, David Gilmour, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Robert Fripp, Rick Wakeman, Ian Anderson and Michael Hedges. After a long hiatus, Moss has re-emerged locally as a solo acoustic artist and one of the newest members of 5 Mile Drive. Switching comfortably between keyboards, electric rhythm and acoustic guitars, Moss provides a rich texture and fullness to the band’s sound.

 
nVirginia Dodge Originally from Rochester, New York, Virginia is completing a music degree at Ithaca College.  Although she is classically trained on oboe and English Horn, she sings on the side as a passion and hobby.  When she's not with the band or performing in a wind ensemble or orchestra, she is working on composing original tunes that showcase her R&B and indie roots