Pop group featuring Chicky Peluso (vocals), Gregory Gaydos (tenor sax ex-Versatiles, Hi-Five), John (keyboards), Danny Sapanero (drums ex- Professionals). In 1969 the band played at the Upstairs Lounge above the Club Venus, and took up residence at the Green Dolphin as the 5 Continentals. There they played alongside many local bands including Lou Voir Trio, Al Baitch Trio, and Sweet Charity. Also seen at the Wishing Well.
Group later known as the Italian Continentals circa ’73-75.
Beginning in 1975 a group billed as the New Continentals appeared at the Green Dolphin, Benkert’s Ridgeway Inn, Belford House…
Peluso went on to the Buddy Voelker Orchestra, Brass Menagerie… Gaydos formed his Gregory G Trio… Sapanero also played for Teddy Bell’s Bell System…
