Connecticut Doo-Wop Group Celebrates Decades of Music

The Jukebox 45 Show Band brings 1950s nostalgia to audiences across the Northeast.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:48pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring bold, jagged geometric shapes and heavy black silhouettes, conceptually representing the iconic 1950s doo-wop music genre.The Jukebox 45 Show Band's retro doo-wop sound brings 1950s nostalgia to audiences across the Northeast.New Haven Today

The Jukebox 45 Show Band, a 1950s doo-wop musical group based in Connecticut, is celebrating decades of legendary rock and roll music. State trooper and combat veteran Mike Buck and retired New Haven firefighter Gerald Fanfarelli discussed the band's formation, inspiration, and upcoming performances, including a show on April 25 to benefit Project Graduation in East Hampton.

Why it matters

The Jukebox 45 Show Band's longevity and popularity in the region highlights the enduring appeal of classic doo-wop and oldies music, which continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. The band's community involvement, such as the upcoming Project Graduation benefit, also demonstrates their commitment to supporting local causes.

The details

The Jukebox 45 Show Band brands itself as Connecticut's 'Premier Oldies Band,' performing 1950s doo-wop and rock and roll music throughout the greater New England area, New York, New Jersey, and all of Connecticut. The band's members include state trooper and combat veteran Mike Buck and retired New Haven firefighter Gerald Fanfarelli, who said forming the group required the right mix of people, rhythm, and personality.

  • The Jukebox 45 Show Band was formed in the 1950s.
  • The band is having a show on April 25, 2026 to benefit Project Graduation in East Hampton.

The players

Jukebox 45 Show Band

A 1950s doo-wop musical group based in Connecticut that brands itself as the state's 'Premier Oldies Band'.

Mike Buck

A state trooper and combat veteran who is a member of the Jukebox 45 Show Band.

Gerald Fanfarelli

A retired New Haven firefighter who is a member of the Jukebox 45 Show Band.

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What they’re saying

“Forming a band required the right mix of guys, the right rhythm and the right personality.”

— Mike Buck, State Trooper and Combat Veteran

“The band's music is suitable for all ages, with their shows celebrating decades of legendary rock and roll doo-wop music.”

— Gerald Fanfarelli, Retired New Haven Firefighter

What’s next

The Jukebox 45 Show Band is having a show on April 25, 2026 to benefit Project Graduation in East Hampton.

The takeaway

The Jukebox 45 Show Band's longevity and popularity in the region demonstrates the enduring appeal of classic doo-wop and oldies music, which continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. The band's community involvement, such as the upcoming Project Graduation benefit, also shows their commitment to supporting local causes.