Versatones, The

Joe

James, Lester, Carl, and Buddy – the Versatones – performed at Elmer’s Twisting Musical Bar as the house band. Vocalist […]

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Tyler County Boys, The   

Joe

Country duo of Sheriff Ed, and Joe Blevins… later adding Tommy Nichols. Seen at Elmer’s Musical Bar. In late ‘56 […]

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Triumphs, The (Chuck Dehn &)  

Joe

Rock and roll group with original lineup featuring Chuck Dehn (bass), Lester Sexton (guitar), Ronnie Madden (sax), and Will Carnes […]

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Straker Bros., the (James Chavis &)

Joe

Country band featuring James Chavis appearing at Elmer’s Twisting Musical Bar, Charlotte’s Fiesta, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Southern Inn, […]

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Standbys, The    

Joe

Seen at Elmer’s Musical Bar.

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Rockin’ Bombers, The

Joe

Seen at Elmer’s Rock & Roll Musical Bar. Led by Harry ‘King’ Hopkins, featuring Johnny Humphries (guitar), and ‘Elvis Miracle.’

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Rhythmaires, The  (Paul Seipp &)

Joe

Country music group formed by former members of Tex Daniel’s Lazy H Ranch band. Guitarist Paul Seipp (see bio) left […]

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Neutrons, The

Joe

One of the first bands in Baltimore to wear Beatle style haircuts. Their debut at Elmer’s Musical Bar was with […]

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Four Jays, The

Joe

Featuring Jane Constant, the Four Jays were seen at the Flamingo Lounge on Baltimore and Gay Streets, and Elmer’s Musical […]

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Dove, Ronnie (& the Beltones)

Joe

Born in Herndon, Virginia, Dove moved to Baltimore in the mid ‘50s and worked for the Coast Guard. Ronnie began […]

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