#AlRuzicka
Vann, Tommy, & the Professionals
After the split from the Echoes, Vann soon assembled a new band that became known as Tommy Vann & the […]
Sound Foundation, The
Upon returning to Baltimore from a long stint in Las Vegas, Frank Pastore (ex-Prophets) formed a band called the Sound […]
Midnight Flames, The
Rhythm and blues band formed in 1959 by Blair Lee ‘Mickey’ Reed. The Glen Burnie based group featured Reed (drums), […]
Main Event, The
A mellow easy-listening band heard at Signature’s on Taylor Avenue (Loch Raven shopping center). The group consisted of Al Ruzicka […]
Gents, The
Group featured Al Ruzicka (keyboards), Eddie Crocetti (drums), and Tony Cantoni (guitar). Al and Eddie were previously with Ronnie Dove’s […]
Crackerjacks, The
Rock & roll group. Demetri Callas (guitar), Al Rossi (sax), Al Ruzicka (piano)… Seen at Club Venus, double bills with […]
Bell, Teddy (Revue / Quartet / Trio), The
Saxophonist Teddy Bell was a bandleader throughout the ‘60s-‘90s in Baltimore. He also spent some time touring with Chubby Checker […]
Bad Boys, The
Frederick group led by guitarist Demetri Callas aka ‘Penny’. Demetri had been in several Frederick teen bands including the Playboys, […]






