#HermansMusicalBar
Whatnots, The
Pop music trio featuring Betty Jay Holland (guitar, vocals), Buzz Walters, and Buddy Castle. Seen at Nappy’s Musical Lounge on […]
Weaver, Jim, Trio
Jim Weaver (piano) with Charlie Stewart (sax), and Gus Cocoras (drums) were seen at Herman’s Musical Bar. In 1954 they […]
Vallen, Jimmy, Trio
Seen at the Blue Mirror, Coronet Lounge, and Al Herman’s Musical Bar. Jimmy provided the vocals for the Jack Gandy […]
Swallows, The
Formed in West Baltimore in 1946 as the Oakaleers, they were pioneers of R&B and went on to become one […]
Smith, L.C.
Traditional country guitarist/vocalist and recording artist L.C. Smith & His Wizards could be seen at Al Herman’s Musical Bar in […]
Shuron, Buddy
Pianist known as the “Hucklebuck 88er” Buddy was long time house pianist at Herman’s Musical Bar. He moved on to […]
Nuber, Carl, Trio, The
Featuring Nat Conway on the vibraharp, they appeared at Herman’s Musical Bar. Conway was later with the Qualitones.
Four Flashes, The
The R&R/R&B group could be heard at Herman’s Musical Bar and at the Spot Bar on Pennsylvania Avenue.