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Sam C and Don D Debut as Drummers at Castagnola's
Sam C discovers quick proficiency on a drum kit after Don D challenges him to perform tonight. The dynamic duo soon headlines at Castagnola's, then Finn's Inn, Harbor City, before being tapped by Jose Russo for the Long Beach Red Onion. Their act blends Latin and pop tunes with original Don compositions and elaborate medleys, drawing crowds at multiple venues including the Red Onion chain and Bud and Helen's Hillside club.
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Norero
Wayne State University
Detroit
Sam
Don
Castagnola’s
Hut
Castagnola
Slicks
Ue Downs
Che Dua
Castagnola's
Finn's Inn
Harbor Cily
Jose Russeco
Red Onion
Dose
Long Beach
Onion
San’ C
Don D
Mr. Gumbo
Ian Letter
Madleys
Galilee
Honcho Grande
Cielita Lindo
Volare Ami Chela Lima
Sam C
Cantina
Bart Earle
Hel Onion
Norm Brown
ALL Stars
Bud and Helen
Hillside Club
Pacific Coast
Gil Bevel
Jum Peterson
Hayden Causey
Gunlay
Joe Nova
Heatn
Nora
Golden West Ballroom
Studebaker Road
Iuperial Highway
Norwalk
Mill Lucas
Norm
Guldan West
Mal Solomon
Wneup
Hordy’s
Adll E
Second St
C Ainia
Sergin Men
Steve McAndrew
Randy Keimner
Melba Joyce
Mel
Iron Mask
del Amo
Bellflower Boulevard
Mr. Tequila
Nancy
Jimmy
Bonnie
Jack
Mr. Bongoes
Costanza
Gerry Woo
Golden Sails Inn
Carmen d'Oro
Golden Sails
Tom Ham
Harbor ‘Island
San Diego
Los Caradog
Larry
Danny
Rick
Michael's Inn
Oradi- Gethorpe
Fullectix
Chuck Smith
Pacific Blvd
Huntington Beach
Bob Burton
Rosemary
Daly's
South St
Paramount Boulevard
Joe Delaus
Cal
Carson Street