Midnight Mass was formed in the fall of 2000 when Ryan and his father Randy co-founded the project. Original members included Randy McKay on bass and lead vocals; Ryan Cole on guitar and vocals, and a number of exploding percussionists.

In 2003 Randy left the band to concentrate on his full time job and solo projects. Shortly after Ryan was re-introduced to Craig Allen, and old high school who was an accomplished blues guitarist and classically trained musician. The two quickly went into a deep song writing phase spending long nights searching for unique material and co-wrote and produced a number of songs together.

Craig decided to take a break to visit a girl he had met online, leaving their drum machine, Dr. Crank, with Ryan. Tragedy struck and in the early hours of July 15, 2009 Craig Allen was fatally struck by a train. He died as a true blues guitarist at the crossroads.

Afterward, Ryan’s girlfriend April Santos decided to get serious about playing bass. The couple practiced and started recording music together. Ryan’s long time friend Mark Stiburski heard the couple playing and they inspired him to start singing again. With the addition of April on bass and Mark singing and writing lyrics, the band was reformed! Midnight Mass is now back from the dead again.