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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

EASTSIDE BANDS - PART 4

 

The Romancers (1964)

Ralph Ventura, Manuel Rodriguez, Albert "Bobby" Hernandez, Cesar Valverde, Max Uballez, Manuel Mosqueda

                                                                The Romancers (1962)


The Jaguars:

Frank Chavez, Anthony "Beaver" Carroll, Mario Panagua, Adrian Sansone


Thee Emeralds

Anthony Baray, Sammy "Bones" Ramos, Ray Rosa, Mike Mercado, Ray Ballasteros, Jessie Perez,

Jacob Padilla, Fred Gonzalez, Andy


                                                  Armenta Brothers (1948)


                                                             Thee Enchantments

                                                  Lead singer - Eddie Serrano

                                                          
                                                              Thee Enchantments


The Desires
Albert Martinez, Tony Velasquez, Rebecca Salcedo, Ricky Sanchez, Ben Velasquez


The Desires

Ben Velasquez, Tony Velasquez, Rebecca Salcedo, Frank Soliz, Albert Martinez, Ricky Sanchez


 Donny & The Bi-Langos

Sonny Sochil, Donny Vasquez, Moe Estevene, Lupe "Raider" Rivera


The Prophets
Bill Reyes, Bobby Hernandez, Tom Fuentes, Gil Mendiaz, Dave Parsley, John DeLuna, unknown



The Entertainers 
Don Richards, Abe Belardo, Tyree Johns
backed by The Etalons (Salesian High Rock & Roll Show, 1967)



The Relations
(Vidal Bermudez, Mauricio Santiago, Ramon Ray Ayala)



Thee Essents
(Members: Manuel Najera, Robert Ramirez, Richard Curiel, Rosiendo Santisteban, 
Ralph Zarate, David Romero, Joe Lopez, Ronnie Martinez, Gilbert Pineda)


                                                              Thee Essents (2021)




MACONDO:
Backing Vocals – Albert Hernandez, Congas – Lee Pastore, Drums – Frank Martinez, Electric Bass – Ron Chretin, Guitar – Albert Hernandez, Organ – Fred Ramirez, Percussion – Eddie Caicedo, Lee Pastore*, Piano – Fred Ramirez, Rhythm Guitar – Max Uballez, Timbales – Eddie Caicedo, Vibraphone – Fred Ramirez, Vocals – Max Uballez


                                                                        The Matadors
The vocal group, The Matadors were originally from Calexico, Mexico where they began as the Continentals, Group members were Jimmy & David Meza, Robert Estrada and Carlos Montejano. The group became popular in the San Gabriel Valley area of California.





CHICO: Joe Espinoza (bass & vocals), Bertha Oropeza (lead vocals & percussion), Adolfo Fuzzy"Martinez (alto, tenor & soprano sax, flute, clarinet & vocals), Danny Diaz (guitar & vocals),Gilbert "Papo" Avila (trumpet, flugelhorn, congas & vocals), Bill Keis (Guillermo Llaves) (keyboards)