Severna Park based band that primarily played pop dance music and standards for weddings and private affairs. The group originated from the Mount St. Joe high school band and started out playing big band music, later evolving into a pop group. Members during the mid-‘70s included Ron Rendina (guitar, sax, flute), Ed Kernan (guitar, bass ex-Winning Sound), bassist Mike Holmes; keyboardist George Vitak; drummer John Patti; trumpet John Harten; alto sax and flute Pat Holmes and Jerry Donato.

A mid-‘80s lineup featured Ron Rendina, Mike Ditch (guitar), Bruce, Duane Martz (keyboards), and Andy Armetta (drums ex-Kotton).

They performed for weddings, yacht clubs, social clubs, and private parties.

The Foundation – Back: Ron, Andy, Duane. Front: Mike, Bruce. Courtesy of Andy Armetta

Kernan and Donato later with Ten Grand… Patti went on to a career in local radio and television. Pat Holmes later with City Limits… Armetta went on to join Beginnings…

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