‘60s style Memphis soul band inspired by the resurgent interest brought on by Saturday Night Live’s Blues Brothers. The 8 piece group was assembled with members of many top Baltimore bands and consisted of James Pace (vocals ex-Chambermen), Ron Rouch (guitar ex–Collection & Civics, Collection), Jaime Hopkins (bass), Greg Mast (keyboards), Jim Orr (keyboards), Vic Giustina (drums -played for the Fabulous Monarchs in the ‘60s), Dave Bongiovanni (alto sax), Hank Bruce (tenor sax ex-Cream Soda, Flood), and John Mancini (trumpet ex-Majestics, Fizz).
Back L-R: Mast, Giustina, Pace, Rouch, Hopkins
Below: The Sonics live
Live photos courtesy of Ron Rouch
Seen at many frat parties and clubs including No Fish Today, E.J. Bugs, Max’s on Broadway, Marble Bar (opened for Root Boy Slim, Fabulous Thunderbirds), Sgt. Peppers (house band)…
The Sonics morphed into Dee & the Upsetters… Bruce later with The Persuaders…
