On April 29, 1965, the Duncanville Suburban published a profile and photo (unfortunately blacked out by the microfilm process): “A new band —’The Catalinas” – has been organized in Duncanville, headed by Ricky Rose. The band consists of Gerald Marable, drummer; Mike Mayhew, rhythm guitar; Ronny Teames, bass guitar; and Ricky Rose, pianist. Rose also serves as vocalist.”

In March of 1967 the Duncanville paper published a notice that the Catalinas would be playing, “a local combo that is well-known around the Southwest Dallas County area.”

As far as I know, these Catalinas never recorded.

There was a Catalinas group from the Garland area of Dallas playing at the same time as these Catalinas. I believe they are different groups though, because that one featured two guitars and no pianist.

I very much doubt this is the same group listed on a couple San Antonio ads at Teen Town in 1966.

If you have any photos or info on any local Texas bands of the ’60s, please comment below or contact me.