Jolene Wood sent in this scan of an Edgewood Recording Studio acetate of the Korsairs of Tacoma Park, Maryland. The band covers “I Can Only Give You Everything” on one side and James Brown’s “I Don’t Mind” on the other. Another copy of this acetate sold for $790 in 2010.
Members included:
Mark Redd – lead vocals and keyboards Joe [surname?] – guitar Mark Fincham – drums
Mark played at the grand opening of the Kennedy Center Sept.8, 1971, perhaps on keyboard with his next band, Second Eagle or 2nd Eagle. Mark Ainsley Redd died in Marietta Ohio October 2019.
The Jesters came primarily from Naples, Florida, about 110 miles west of Miami. Their discography comprises a handful of high quality singles, but there is very little info about the band on the ‘net.
The first notice I can find about the Jesters comes from the Miami Herald on March 25, 1965, for a “Hootenanny” at Naples Senior High School on April 1:
“… a six-piece band which has won popularity with local teenagers. Band members are Wally Frederickson [sic], Larry Cope, Johnny Gibbs, Riley Brack, Steve Miller, and Bill Morton.”
The lineup in early 1965 was:
Wally Fredrickson Jr. – lead vocal Larry Cope – lead guitar Johnny Gibbs – rhythm guitar Bill Morton – keyboards Steve Miller – bass Riley Brack – drums
At some point David Hopkins, from Fort Myers, replaced Larry Cope.
The Jesters in the News-Press, August 15, 1965, from left: Wally Fredrickson, John Gibbs, Bill Morton, Steve Miller, Riley Brack and David Hopkins
The Fort Myers News-Press had a full page feature on the group on August 15, 1965, including photos of fans and parents:
Teens Flock to Night Spot to Enjoy Jesters
Jester A-Go-Go, News Press, July 10, 1965If attendance is any gauge, the newest establishment at Fort Myers Beach – Jester A-Go-Go is a smashing success. Every Wednesday and Saturday night an average of 250 enthusiastic teens flock to this teenage night spot at the old Driftwood Lounge to spend an evening dancing to the music of the Jesters, a six man combo from Naples.
A popular feature is the dance contest. The prize to the winner is a record album, recorded by The Jesters at the Qualicon Studios in Naples. One of the cuts on the record is an original Jesters’ composition, “I Ain’t Gonna Cry No More.”
According to Brack, the leader, the group has been playing together a little more than a year… Brack said, “One day I was talking to a man who worked for my father and he asked if I had ever played any instruments. When I told him I played the drums some, he said he was a professional bass player and suggested we get together.
… he said he could teach the guitar, so I got Steve, Bill and John and they started taking lessons. Up until then none of them had ever picked up a guitar. After three months of lessons and practice, we went out on our own and played our first dance a year ago last July 4.
… one day Dave Hopkins drove by and saw the “for rent” sign on the Driftwood.
“We decided we liked it, went in and cleaned it up and painted it. We opened about a month ago.”
…their parents… are kept busy… selling tickets, stamping the teens for identification and acting as chaperones… Parents at the door use their own judgment as to who will be allowed in and the smell of alcohol on the breath is one sure way of being denied entrance…[see full article]
Wally Fredrickson’s father, Walter Fredrickson Sr. owned Qualicon Studio.
The Jesters as a quintet, October 1965
On October 16, 1965, the Miami Herald announced the Jesters performance that night at the Masonic Hall in Naples. The accompanying photo showed the group as a quintet, without Bill Morton. A notice in the News-Press for the same show confirms that lineup and gives some more detail, with DJ Roby Yonge as emcee, and “Two of the combo’s latest recordings, ‘I Laugh At You,’ and ‘You Say You’ll Never Leave Me’ – their own composition – will be featured.”
Wally Fredrickson Jr. – lead vocal David Hopkins – lead guitar & vocals Johnny Gibbs – rhythm guitar Steve Miller – bass Riley Brack – drums
This group cut an awesome demo, “I’ll Laugh at You” / “You Can Have Her”.
The Jesters recorded a second version of “I’ll Laugh at You” for their first released single, backed with “Just Let Me Love You”. This version has “LIVE From THE CLUB A GO GO” and “Recorded By Qualicon” on the label.
Jeff Lemlich wrote to me: “Club A Go Go [aka Jester a Go Go] was an old 1930s speakeasy on Fort Myers Beach that the band ran for about four months. Other places they played included the Flaming Fountain in Naples and the local Moose Club.”
On October 22, 1965, the Fort Lauderdale News ran a display ad for the Pompano Skate Rink “Arena-A-Go-Go, Every Sat. Nite Dance to the Fabulous ‘Jesters'”.
News-Press, September 30, 1966
By the next notice I can find from September 30, 1966, nearly a year later, the lineup had changed considerably. Only Wally Frederickson and David Hopkins remained from the 1965 lineups:
Wally Fredrickson Jr. – lead vocals, tambourine David Hopkins – lead guitar, harmonica and vocals Bill Hinman – organ, guitar, mandolin and vocals Bruce Morford – bass and vocals James O’Neill – rhythm guitar Bobby O’Neill – drums
The News-Press announced negotiations between George Pittman, representing the Jesters and Qualicon Studios, and Sidewalk Productions, a division of Capitol Records. That contract would happen, with the Jesters sending two tapes to Capitol in October, 1966, for “Ride, My Son, Ride”, written by George Pittman, and “Leave Me Alone” by Wally Fredrickson. They also signed publishing contracts with Exbrook Publishing and Mirby Music Co.
I am not sure how Walter Fredrickson, Sr. met Mike Curb or some other representative of Sidewalk Productions, but a number of his productions from Qualicon would end up on Manhattan or Sidewalk.
Fort Myers News-Press, Nov 18, 1966
The News-Press ran a feature on the the Fabulous Jesters on November 18, 1966:
The Fabulous Jesters will play for a dance for teenagers Saturday night on the second floor of the former Belk’s Building at First and Hendry Streets …
The six band members … are from Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Naples … Their first record [sic] is scheduled for release around Jan. 1 by Tower Records …
Wally Frederickson Sr. will travel as sound engineer with the Jesters on all personal appearances. He is president of Qualicon Productions, Inc. He also is owner and director of Qualicon Studios which does custom recording.
Tapes by the Jesters will be prepared by Qualicon Studios in Naples and sent to California.
In January, 1967, “Don’t Try to Crawl Back” / “Leave Me Alone” came out on Sidewalk 910, originals by Pittman and Fredrickson.
On February 9, 1967, the New-Press ran an update to note the single had reached the top 40 on WMYR, Fort Myers, and WFUN, Miami:
Twenty-two songs have been recorded for Capitol and will be released at the company’s discretion. All of them were written by the Jesters.
The boys cut a film for the Rick Shaw Miami TV show recently and it was shown on the 7-8 a.m. time spot. It will be repeated from time to time.
In Miami the Jesters have played at the Tiger Den and Shindig and entertained over 3,000 of the “in” group at the world [The World nightclub].
In April of 1967, the Jesters released “Blue Feeling” (which had been done as “Blue, Blue Feeling” by Dr. T. & the Undertakers) b/w “Unchain My Heart” on Qualicon QU-5003.
June 1967 saw the release of their second Sidewalk single, “Hands of Time” / “If You Love Her, Tell Her So” on Sidewalk 916. Writing credits list Wally Fredrickson, Sr. (I suppose it should be Jr.) and George Pittman. The labels read arranged by Wally Fredrickson, Sr., produced by Qualicon.
The Sidewalk LP Freakout U.S.A. also contains “Don’t Try to Crawl Back”.
Bruce Morford later joined the Painted Faces, another band that frequently recorded at Qualicon.
Walter Fredrickson Sr died in December, 1976 at the age of 52.
John Gibbs passed away on November 15, 2010.
There was also a group called the Jesters from Palmetto High that was playing shows in the area in 1965 and 1966, with a lineup of Richard White (lead guitar), Bob Ammarell (rhythm guitar), Pete Mooy (bass) and Mike Linet (drums).
And of course there was Mark Markham & His Jesters, with an entirely different set of musicians.
Qualicon Studios:
Qualicon seems to have been formed in January, 1963, according to a notice of incorporation on the News-Press:
Qualicon Corp. of Naples was authorized to deal in electronic devices. Incorporators are William B. Vogt, Walter I. Frederickson and Patricia Ann Dozzie, all of Naples.
Though frequently spelled Frederickson in news reports, I believe the correct spelling of his name is Fredrickson.
Qualicon QU 5001 – Bob Bellows – “Goodbye Blue Eyes” (Reg Fulton, Ted Paulson) / “Tout Doux, Tout Doux” (Reg Fulton, Louie Rey) Qualicon QU 5002 – The Painted Faces – “I Want You” / “Things We See” Qualicon QU-5003 – The Jesters – “Blue Feeling” / “Unchain My Heart”
Although the Qualicon label only released three singles, Walter Fredrickson Sr produced five singles for the Manhattan label (also affiliated with Mike Curb) by the the Painted Faces and the Mysteries.
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Some of the info in this article came from Jeff Lemlich’s interview of David Hopkins many years ago. Thank you to Jeff for the news clipping from November 18, 1966.
Thank you to Anthony G. for forwarding a photo from Riley Brack, to Paul Sullivan for another photo, and also to Matthew Baker for his help.
The Twilighters, from left: Bob Harbur, John Harbur, unidentified drummer, and Fred Palmer
When Bob Harbur left the Kirksville area and the Twilighters, he formed a new band in St. Charles, Missouri with his brother John, but kept the Twilighters name.
Members of the new Twilighters included:
Bob Harbur – lead guitar John Harbur – bass Fred Palmer – trumpet
I don’t know the name of the drummer. Bob Harbur looks to be playing the same Fender Jazzmaster he played with his earlier group.
They recorded at Premier Film & Recording Corporation in St. Louis for one single as Fred and Bob and the Twilighters on Palms Records 16125, released in 1967. On the A-side, the band does an original song by Bob Harbur, “That’s the Way It’s Gotta Be”.
The flip is “Twistin’ St. Louis Blues”, arranged by Fred Palmer, with the artist listed as the Twilighters.
After the band split, Fred Palmer opened Palmer Music Education in Valley Park. Bob and John Harbur have since passed.
The Dignitaries of North Adams, MA, April 17, 1969
The Dignitaries cut a fine r&b instrumental, “Steppin’ Out” on Darec VSS 81943. They recorded at Vibra Sound Studio in Schenectady in early 1969.
The group came from North Adams, Massachusetts. Members on the record were:
Dick Gigliotti – Cordovox and leader of the group Chuck Sweeney – bass “Doc” Everett Rivers – drums Robert Trottier – drums Andy Durocher – vocals
Darec is their own label, made of the first letter of their first names. Richard Gigliotti wrote “Steppin’ Out”. The flip is a ballad, “You Want to Be Free” by J.C. Thompson. Robert Barry Music has publishing credit on both songs, as it did on most of the Vibra Sound studio output, but does not seem to have registered them with the Library of Congress.
First notice I can find for the Dignitaries, in the Bennington Banner, October 23, 1968The North Adams Transcript had a feature on the band on April 17, 1969:
‘Dignitaries’, New Band, Cuts First Record
The five men, Richard “Dick” Gigliotti, 23 (he’s single girls), is the group’s leader and emits on the Cordovox; Charles “Chuck” Sweeney, 24 is a master of the bass guitar. Robert “Bob” Trottier, 22, on drums; Everett “Doc” Rivers, 27 on another set of drums; and Andrew “Andy” Duroucher, the “old man” of the group at 35, is its outstanding vocalist.
They have worked as a group for the past six months, and prior to that as a four-man group for six months and in the very beginning as a trio.
The original trio, Dick, Chuck and Bob, was first known as the Taconic Trio and played most of their engagements at the Taconic Park Restaurant in Williamstown. The name was changed to the Dignitaries eight months ago when they began to branch out and played various supper-clubs in the area.
It also notes that Chuck Sweeney had been in the Four Knights. Everett “Doc” Rivers had been in the Electros, Doc and the Interns, and the Other Guys. The article includes extensive information on their backgrounds and education.
The Troy Record and the Times Record ran nearly identical profiles of the Dignitaries on May 6, 1969 for their opening at Mario’s Theater Restaurant on Campbell Ave in Troy, NY:
Dignitaries Provide Potpourri at Mario’s
“Dick, Chuck and Bob started as the Taconic Trio. Six months ago they spread to a quintet and got down to the serious business of seeing what they can do in musical circles …
The music offered by the Dignitaries is not saturated with rock, nor is it steeped in psychedelic; rather it is a meshing of listenable, melodious tunes on the one hand, driving, vibrant beat on the other. They can go both ways, and do.
“We’re making the big effort now,” Sweeney, a darkly handsome young man, admitted with a grin. “I know, home in North Adams isn’t all that far away, but Troy at least affords a real springboard for us.”
Their top thrills to date probably are two in number – appearing on stage with the Irish Rovers and cutting their first record, Stepping Out.
On August 30, 1969 there was a notice of the Dignitaries appearing on Dialing For Dollars on TV Channel 10.
On April 16, 1970, the North Adams Transcript ran an item for their May 2nd show for a Lebanese Social Club dance at the Armory on Park Street. It looks like the group was down to a quartet, without Bob Trottier. The Dignitaries also had an upcoming engagement at the Cloud 9 Lounge of Bradley International Airport.
On August 28, 1971, the North Adams Transcript ran a photo of Charles Sweeney signing a contract for the Dignitaries to play the Fall Foliage Festival Dance. Bernard Robinson is mentioned as a member of the group, and co-owner, with Sweeney, of the Mountainview Restaurant in Clarksburg.
The Last Chapter came from Sioux City, Iowa, and would evolve into a group called Freight. In late 1969 the Last Chapter cut their only record, released on Skip Records 2758.
“It’s Only When I’m Lonely” has a crunching rhythm, a great bridge and stinging guitar solo. “Words For You” features acoustic and electric guitar and a catchy vocal melody. It was the A-side of the single.
Russ Gill wrote both songs, and the Sears Pub credit indicates they were cut at Sears Recording Studios in Omaha.
The first mention of the Last Chapter that I can find comes from the Sioux City Sunday Journal from August 3, 1969, mentioning the band came in second place at the River-Cade Festival of Bands after being together only two weeks.
Members of the Last Chapter at this point were:
Russell Gill Bob Werkmeister Dave Schultz Dave Wenberg
The winner of the festival was the Cellophane Spectacle from LeMars, who had also won the year before. Members of that group were Randy Hoyt, Jack Toth, Jim Weiler, Al Schrank, Timothy Hauff, Tom Ross, Mark Moeller, Fred Juhl and Jim Luense. The Cellophane Spectacle cut one single at Sears Recording in Omaha for release on Spectacular SR61968, “It’s Not Unusual” / “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”. Another is mentioned but I haven’t seen it yet: “Going Back to Miami” / “Exodus”.
The third-place band was the Instant Blues Machine, “led by Richard Samore backed by Alan Vellinga, Charlie Larimor, Norm Reitsma, Harry Kantrovich and John Wimmer”.
Other bands were the Evolution, Wind, and the Purple Haze.
On June 24, 1970, the Last Chapter participated in a concert for 2,000 at Grandview Park, emceed by KSJC DJ Rick Anthony. The Sioux City Journal ran a couple articles on the concert, noting Jim Wentworth was from Laurel, Nebraska, 44 miles west of Sioux City. The first article quoted both Russell Gill and Jim Wentworth, and noted “A contract is pending between The Last Chapter and a Nashville, Tenn., recording company.”
The local bands were Fox, Evolution and the Last Chapter. A review titled “Young, Old Concur: First Rock Festival ‘Beautiful'” gave the names of the groups and their members:
The Last Chapter consisted of Russell Gill, Dave Schultz, Dave Wenberg, and Jim Wentworth replacing Bob Werkmeister.
Members of the Evolution were Chuck Pope, John Young, Ralph Goldheim, Neil Rollison, Dan Weigel and Kim Treiber.
The Fox included Steve Lewis, John Bartle and Russell Bizzett.
Freight – a band with three members of the Last Chapter. Article from August 15, 1971
Gill and Wentworth are mentioned again as organizers of the July 1971 “People’s Music Forum” at the Grandview Park bandshell. That concert included the London Bridge, Big Toe, Bittersweet, Stonewell, Freight, Fat Cat, Sinn, Dr. John Cook, and Prairie (formerly Danny and the Velaires), with folk music by Glen Reitsma and Ted Falk.
Finally in August, 1971 the Journal ran a photo of Gill and Wentworth’s band, now called Freight, with members Jim Wentworth, Mike Yandrich, Russell Gill and Dave Schultz. Other bands included Fat Cat, Sinn, and Bitter Sweet.
The Restrictions came from Sioux City and cut one single on IGL 147, “Down on the Corner” / “She’s Gone Away” in September, 1967. Russell Gill wrote “Down on the Corner” and co-wrote “She’s Gone Away” with Rob Molden.
The Restrictions members were:
Russell Gill Rob Molden Donald Pinney Dave Mettleton George Lauresen
The Sioux City Journal ran a notice about the August, 1967 River-Cade Festival of Music band competition, and listed the members of the top three groups.
The winner of the competition was the Shags, who would receive a session at Sears Recording Studio in Omaha. Russell Gill of the Restrictions wrote the song that would be the top side of the Shags’ single, “You’re a Loser”.
The Restrictions would cut their own record, traveling the hundred miles northeast to IGL Recording Studios in Milford, Iowa. I actually haven’t heard “She’s Gone Away” yet.
The other finalist was the Psychedelic Hangmen, with members Jame Polimeni, Phil Polimeni, Dave Stokes, Larry Means, and Stanley Sawienski. I’m not sure if they ever recorded.
The Shags featured in the Sioux City Journal, Nov. 21, 1967
The Shags came from Sioux City, Iowa. In August, 1967 they won a battle-of-the-bands at the River-Cade festival, beating out the Restrictions and the Psychedelic Hangmen. Their prize was a session at Sears Recording Studios in Omaha, Nebraska, 100 miles to the south.
Members of the Shags were:
Larry Schlines – guitar Mark Renfro – organ Roger Tryon – saxophone John Primm – bass Tom Renfro – drums
The second pressing of the Shags 45, with the title misspelledAt Sears they cut “You’re a Loser” / “Crying” for release on Rocky SR103167 in November, 1967. “Crying” is the Roy Orbison song.
It must have done well locally, as the band repressed the record on Jo-Jo Records 101 in February 1968, though the A-side was mistitled “Your a Loser”, and the publishing switched from Sears Pub. to Lightswitch Music.
Interestingly, Russell Gill of the Restrictions wrote “You’re a Loser”. I’d like to know how the Shags came to cut his song.
The Restrictions cut their own record in September, 1967, traveling a similar distance to Milford to cut it at IGL Recording Studios.
The Riffs made this one cool single “Tell Her” / “I Been Thinkin'” on Lubee 304 in early 1965. The songs show pronounced Merseybeat influence, especially “Tell Her”.
J. Gocioch wrote both songs, and registered copyright in March, 1965. “I Been Thinkin'” lists only Gacioch on the label, but the registration includes Timothy Ryant, and also that Dandelion Music Co. published both songs along with Debra Music Corp.
I believe J. Gacioch is either Joe Gacioch or James Gacioch. Tim Ryant was likely a member of the band as well. He passed away in 2008.
The deadwax codes include SJW and Clingman, indicating a Wakefield Pressing, and also that Loy Clingman produced the single at his Viv Studio in Phoenix, like the Lost and Found’s “Don’t Move Girl” on Pins.
I can not find any news articles or other info on the band.
The 45 saw national release on Jamie 1296, but was not reviewed in the trades.
The Apostol brothers, Eddie, John, and Paul, formed the Pulsating Heartbeats in their home town of Anchorage Alaska.
The Pulsating Heartbeats were:
Eddie Apostol – guitar, vocals John Apostol (Raphael Apostol) – guitar, vocals Paul Apostol (Raul Apostol) – drums Frank “Skip” Konte – keyboards, vocals
Originally known as simply the Heartbeats, the group rehearsed in Betty Poeschel’s garage, and recorded in Betty’s Record Den.
As the Pulsating Heartbeats they made one very rare record, “Anne” / “Talkin’ Bout You” on Pace Setters Internationale 007 1/2.
John Apostol wrote “Anne” and co-wrote “Talkin’ Bout You” with Eddie. A local DJ, Ron Moore produced. I believe Pacesetters was a booking agency run by Poeschel and Ron Moore. The address on the record was 425 East 5th Avenue in Anchorage.
The group toured throughout Alaska, and also performed at rallies for Mike Gravel’s failed run as Congressman in ’66.
Heartbeats join union to play Mike Gravel’s campaign rally in Fairbanks, July 1966
Skip Konte left the group. He would move all the way to Tampa, Florida, joining the Blues Image in 1967 and co-writing their hit “Ride Captain Ride”.
Emerson Crivillo took Skip’s place on the keyboards. Eddie Apostol was drafted, leaving the band as a trio.
The group played in Hawaii and probably California as well.
In 1967 they went to Leo Kulka’s Golden State Recorders in San Francisco to cut a single as the Hartbeet Band. John and Paul Apostol wrote “Wait ‘Till Then” while “Run Around Kind” is credited to Apostol – Crivell [sic].
The Hartbeet Band single saw release on Golden Gate Records GG-1263 in small quantities, and is very rare now. The labels list Golden Gate’s publishing wing Guard Music Co. but I cannot find copyright registration for either, or for “Anne” / “Talkin’ Bout You”.
Lisa Wheeler found a demo of “Wait ‘Till Then” and wrote about the group for her site Elk Bugles.
The demo lists Pacesetters Custom Recording Studio.
I believe the Heartbeats / Hartbeet Band ended their touring around this time and returned to Anchorage. Eddie Apostol returned from service and the band would continue to play locally.
Most of the above videos above were made by one of the Apostol’s sons, and feature cool photos and info.
The Viscanes, from left: Al Martansic, John Ayers, Lou Dobrolosky, Jerry Hyde and Donald Jack Four song EP cut at Hertz Sound in Newark
The Viscanes came from Morristown, New Jersey, and included:
Donald Jack – lead guitar John Ayers – rhythm guitar Al Martansic – keyboards Jerry Hyde – bass Lou Dobrolosky – drums Billy King – vocals
They cut four unreleased songs at Hertz Recording Studio in Newark. From the songs on the acetate, the Viscanes had a style influenced by soul sounds of the day. There’s a cover of “Ooh-Poo-Pah-Doo”, and two original songs, the uptempo “Windstorm” and a ballad, “Black and Blue”. They also recorded a loose jam of organ and guitar solos with some ad-libbed vocals.
The Viscanes played regularly at Danny’s Hideaway in East Hanover NJ, located on Route 10, attached to a bowling alley. Some silent 8mm footage of the band exists, with part of the recordings as the Front Row added for a soundtrack:
They also played at Idaho Pines in Parsippany NJ, Dude Ranch Inn in Dover NJ, and Aunt Kate’s on Rt 46 in Stanhope NJ, as well as the Boardwalk at Seaside Heights and Atlantic City.
The Viscanes on stage Danny’s Hideaway, April 1966
The Front Row perform “The World’s Fantasy”, produced by Marty Foglia at Regent Sound Studio
The Front Row
With a couple lineup changes the Viscanes became the Front Row:
Donald Jack – lead guitar John Arends – rhythm guitar Frank Knox – keyboards Jerry Hyde – bass Lou Dobrolosky – drums Al Martansic – vocals
As the Front Row they made two acetates at Regent Sound Studios on West 56th St in Manhattan. One has two vocals, “The Worlds Fantasy” b/w “Hey Little Girl”. The second acetate has backing tracks for both songs, but with “The World’s Fantasy” titled “Roaches” for some reason.
“The Worlds Fantasy” is well-crafted commercial pop, with a great opening guitar lick and pounding drums. It certainly is good enough to have deserved release, but I don’t think it ever was. I can’t find copyright information on either song, and wonder if “The World’s Fantasy” was a working title.
The Front Row perform on the backing track to “The World’s Fantasy” produced by Marty Foglia
“Hey Little Girl” is a slower ballad. Marty Foglia’s name is on the labels, probably as producer. In 1966, Foglia recorded an early Jim Croce song called “Sun Come Up” with an unknown group called the Clique that Laurie Records released.
Marty Foglia had been active in the late ’50s, running the Cecilia Records label with a handful of pop and doo-wop singles by the Criterions, Johnny Starr and Mike Figlio. He co-wrote “New Orleans Beat” with Michael Ralph Colicchio. Foglia also recorded the Viscounts, selling the masters to Madison Records which hit with “Harlem Nocturne” in 1959 and again in 1965. But I can’t find many credits for him after 1961. Some info from Pop Archives.
Donald Jack moved to Sunrise, Florida in 1975 where he opened D&J Chevron in Deerfield Beach. His sons Don and Steve contributed the photos and info on the band. Don passed away in 2001, and Jerry Hyde passed in 2006.
Thank you to Don and Steve Jack for sharing these great photos and history.
The Viscanes on stage Danny’s Hideaway, April 1966
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Jolene Wood sent in this scan of an Edgewood Recording Studio acetate of the Korsairs of Tacoma Park, Maryland. The band covers “I Can Only Give You Everything” on one side and James Brown’s “I Don’t Mind” on the other. Another copy of this acetate sold for $790 in 2010.
