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Shane, Laura (& the Dream Dusters)
“Song stylist” Laura Shane with her Dream Dusters could be heard at the Surf Club in 1961 and at Gabriels […]
Rockin’ Maniacs, Joe Pasko & the
Rock and roll group played teen centers, Surf Club, Club 40… Joe Pasko (lead vocals), Vince D’Antoni (sax), Bruce Westcott […]
Punchinellos, The
Pop / rock and roll band formed by members of the Versatiles who had been working with the nationally touring […]
Popoli, Larry ‘Reds’
Saxophonist and bandleader ‘Reds’ Popoli was a member of the Harold Roe Quartette / Skyliners. In 1957 led his own […]
Playboys, The (Lou Gordon &)
The Playboys band consisted of Lou Gordon, Marvin Simons, John Phillips, Lou Meyers (vocals), and Mickey Mezzanotte (sax). They could […]
Pier 5 Dixie Band, Franklin, Gene, &
Dixieland style jazz band. Seen at the Surf Club, Fischer’s, D’Mitry’s, Four Corners, Monaghan’s, Sperl’s, Club Venus (in 1966 with […]
Pacesetters (Charlie Pace & His 4 Pacesetters)
Formerly known as the Jim Weaver’s Pacesetters (see Jim Weaver Trio) featuring Weaver (piano), Charlie Stewart (tenor sax), and ‘Big […]
Outlaws, Frank James & The
The band led by Frank Bonarrigo featured members who were formerly with the Lafayettes, Fugitives, Continental Rockers, Chaun-tels… Seen at […]
Oronson, Jimmy, Trio
Played stints as house band at the Golden Horn Inn, Pike Villa, Surf Club, Wishing Well, Horn’s Lounge… Group members […]