An appreciative hometown crowd turned out to hear the pop-musical sounds of longtime Perry favorites Rukkus at the Pattee Park bandstand Friday evening for the first of the 2026 Friday Fests.
Now in their 52nd year, group’s founding members include lead singer Mark Einck of Perry, rhythm guitarist Jim Wuebker of Grimes and lead guitarist J. C. Wilson of Des Moines.
Half-a-dozen vendors served a variety of food and beverages to the festive folks, and the mild spring weather was perfect for the outdoor event…