ALLEGED - (Contributed by Ray Wilburn) RW writes: "2003 I was with the group "Alleged" here in San Antonio which consists of Randy Toman jr. guitar/vocals, Art Carrejo bass ,and Chris Lopez vocals but i've since left to start an as yet un-titled band."

AZRAEL - (Contributed by Robert Fields) RF writes: "I came across your page while in the hunt for some info on "TheWellSouls". Anyway I saw the band listings page and freaked at some of the clubs and bands that I remember going to/ seeing way back when. I myself was in a band called "Azrael". The first version started in 89' with Joe Hudson on vocals, Rene Medellin on drums, Joe Villalobos on guitar, and myself: Robert Fields on bass. We did originals in the "progressive metal" style and even managed a few covers from Journey, Loudness and Ozzy. The second form of the band went from 91' to 93' with David Hamm on vocals, Carlos Martinez on guitar, Brian Taylor on drums and again myself on bass. The band came to an end due to the death of David. He was only 23 and died while sleeping due to carbon monoxide poisoning. I remember playing places like Wacky's, Tacoland, Eddie's, Crystal Palace (I think it was off of Military?), some club off of N.Main across from SAC & right next to Hogwild; can't remember the name. Oh, then there was Pazute's and the infamous Sneakers. Anyway, since then I've played in country bands, tejano bands, oldies bands, and currently I'm playing with Paris By Night (original rock) and DesDemona (with ex-Violet Trip singer Erica). Thanks for keeping up a page like this....very cool."

CECIL AND SYLVIA - (Contributed by Scoop) S writes: "I haven't read through every entry yet, but I don't recall seeing any mention of Cecil Thomason and/or Cecil and Sylvia. He was friends with Pat Wetmore and David Hill."

CHASE - (Contributed by Dennis Shows) DS writes: "I was looking at your trivia website, and I noticed the piece that Bobby Stoner contributed about the band Foxfire, and their guitarist David DeLuna. I am from Port Lavaca, about 30 miles south of Victoria. I graduated in 1980, and really didn't get to go out to see live music until the 80;s, but when I did, I saw this band at a little dive in the country called the Music Box. There was this band there called CHASE; they kicked major buttocks! They were extremely tight as they played covers by Sammy Hagar, Eddie Money, Journey, and even some real good originals that could have been played on the radio at that time. Anyway, being an aspiring guitarist; I took to David's style, and he was and is still an amazing player! I ended up befriending David, and, have kept in touch with him off and on, from then to today. Let me give some history, where b.s. left off. David on guitar[lead], Mike Penson on lead vocals and rythym guitar, Frank Nance on drums, John Bustos on bass. This lineup lasted until about late 84. Frank left to join the Emotions, I think, and was replaced by a guy out of Austin, named Paul Ramsey. Paul Ramsey left the band quickly, because some things were different than he was told. I left Port Lavaca for a couple of years, and was told that the band went through a few drummers, and a new bass player, that I didn't meet 'till around 2000, named Skip, I cant remember his last name. Ultimately, the band broke up, in about 87 or 88. David played with several bands in the area, including the Emotions, in the early 90's. he finally decided to do his own stuff, and along the way became born again, He now has a three piece band, with Paul Ramsey, back on drums, and Skip, back on bass. They play Christian inspired instrumental rock, and some with vocals too, in the same vein as Joe Satriani, and Eric Johnson; they are called S.K.P."

CONES SISTERS - (Contributed by Mike Workman) MW writes: "Jan90-Oct90: I played with the Cones Sisters band at the Holiday Inn Airport. We never had a name, but a hell of a group! Billy Staggs on guitar, Dan Dreeben on drums, Jerry Fields on bass, and me. Carmen Bryant sat in with us for a few weeks here and there."

CROSSFIRE - ( Contributed by Bill Lieber ) Bill writes: "I still play around town a little. My forte is rythym and blues but I play all kinds of music. I play at the keyboards and guitar but my main instrument is harmonica. I play with a band called Crossfire....mainly do private gigs ....weddings ....corporate stuff. The money is definitely better."

DOYLE TWINS - (Contributed by Glenda Brock) GB writes: "Jeff Doyle is staying very busy these days - he is currently involved in the following groups and projects. Lead Guitarist/some vocals - TEXAS RADIO. Lead Guitarist/some vocals - NSomnia - (Sunday evenings at Snoops along with Val Mora of Bamboo and Jason Brooks of Driven Zero). Lead Guitarist/some vocals - Our Religion (Americana Band) currently working on 2nd CD. Permanent member of the "Tuaca Whores" base band (open jam) every wednesday and thursday nights at Make My Day - The Tuaca Whores band members are: Jeff Doyle, Vince Garcia, Randy Adair, Craig Whittiker and Bobby Beal. Lead Guitarist - Pignation - (look to find them opening for nations acts real soon) Other members in that band are Chris Watkins on Bass Guitar and, of course, Jerry Doyle on drums. Lead Guitarist - Nightwork - (Nightwork is about to go into the recording studio and do a re-issue of their 1986 record with 4 new bonus tracks added)(very popular overseas). Jerry Doyle (current activites includes) - : Drummer - Pig Nation: Drummer - Our Religion. Hope this will help you update the DOYLE TWINS. Thanks... Glenda".

THE FEEL - (Contributed by Robin Overall) Robin Overall-guitar,voc / Ralph Doelling-bass,voc / Steve Krugman-drums.1998' Robin writes: "Released an album entitled "Shadowlands" in 1998. The single "Looking For An Angel" went into the national charts (Top 40) first week of release and received air play in 33 markets across the U.S. and in Europe. The album will be re-released in 2001 as a Robin Overall solo album under a new record/publishing deal and will be followed by a second solo record entitled "Firebird". The band will be touring in the coming year in the SW and in Europe. RO adds: Brian Goldberg did a few sessions with Ralph Doelling and I in Austin when I started putting together The Feel, but his schedule did not allow him to be involved when it came time to cut the album. He plays in a band out of Houston that features a 50s style piano player/singer named Ezra Charles (very Jerry Lee Lewis). A really great drummer, always a pleasure to play with him."

FRANKIE MACHINE - (Contributed by Sam Wakefield) SW writes: "Creston Funk (ex-Steve & Infidels member) formed Frankie Machine in Los Angeles in 1999. Signed to Mammoth Records, released album and toured with Stone Temple Pilots, Godsmack, Third Eye Blind, etc."

RANDY GARIBAY - One of the great Blues artists to come out of San Antonio. Rest in Peace.

HAWKINS BROS - Jim and Jamie Hawkins-multi instrumentalists / Phil Moran-vocals,drums,bass / various stand-in musicians. Mike Lowell writes: Phil tells me he is currently gigging with this brother duo and having a blast. He describes the duo's singing abilities like a modern day Everly Brothers. All members switch around on different instruments and all must be an outstanding vocalist as well as drum ability as membership requirement. This act is big in the dance hall circuit in small towns surrounding the SA area. The act is well known and a big draw in this circuit. Go get'em Phil......

JOE CALVERT AND SOUTHERN CROSS - (Contributed by David Sumners) DS writes: "Joe Calvert and Southern Cross 1990-1995. A mostly “special occasion” band formed by Joe and Albert Steves, this featured the best side men in town. We were the “hired guns” band. Randy Reinhardt on pedal steel, Dan Dreeben on drums, Peter Carey on guitar, myself on bass and Rick Majni on keyboards. We opened a lot for name acts like Wille Nelson, Tanya tucker and Eddie Rabbit."

JOHNNY DEE & THE ROCKET 88'S - no info yet.

MIKE KROPP - Mike Lowell writes: Mike is a singer /guitarist who has earned his dues around the SA area for a least 20 yrs. He has been in and out of groups on a permanent and part time basis but mainly performs as a solo act in local clubs. He is one of these true musicians who lives by his wits doing any and all variations of lineups that might come along. A nice guy and fine singer, you can usually find him somewhere on any current entertainment calender at some club to this day. Check him out next time you are in SA. (Contributed by Scoop) S writes: "Mike Kropp - I only recall bits about him. He played with a guy named Marty for a long time at a bar where my mother worked. He was also in a band called 'Self Propelled' for a while. I can't recall how long they were around, probably not long. The only other person I recall from that band was Gary Bernadini who played a pretty mean guitar."

LAST CALL - (Contributed by Naomi) N writes: "I cannot believe it!!! What a great website. Im back in SA and still using the ole vocal cords!!! I'm formally in a band called Last Call. Been with them for 1 year. Thanks for the memories. Mike Lopez works at University Hospital and really supports me still in the music venue. We have a son Jordan A Lopez who hopefully will bloom as a musician. At this time Jordan is 13 and loves to sing. Cant say I dont blame him."

DARRELL MCCALL - (Contributed by Bobby Flores) BF writes: "I thought I saw Darrell McCall on your site and he's another one that is a local legend and is still billed as a name headliner in many of the dance halls around Texas. His band was called the Tennessee Volunteers and was incredible. Back in it's peak it featured Larry Roberson on drums, Larry Patton on bass, Johnny Gross on guitar, Dicky Overbey on steel and Hank Singer on Fiddle."

MEDICINE MEN - (Contributed by Dennis Shows) DS writes: "In the mid 90's, I saw a band in Victoria one time at Sun Valley Ranch, and one time at The Downtown bar & grill [the old Brown Boar Saloon]. They were called THE MEDICINE MEN. David Alcocer, and Val Mora (later with Heyoka) were in it. I remember that the drummer had big bushy hair, and spelled out "MEDICINE MEN" on the bass drum head with little pieces of bamboo."

CLAUDE MORGAN & THE BLAST - Mike Lowell writes: "One of the most colorful characters ever to come out of SA. Anyone who knows him knows just what I mean. Claude is still around in various bands and modes of entertainment." (Contributed by Hunter Harrison) HH writes: "I used to work at Caldwell Music in North Star Mall. I bought a nice, clean little Strat on account in there. I could not seem to get all the money together for it, so I turned it back in and got a copy guitar. Claude Morgan bought the Strat. As soon as he got it, he put one of those straps with the big metal buckles on it and put it in the case to bring it in to have it set up. When he opened the case, the big brass buckle had dug a big hole right in the front of the guitar! He was sick! After that, he cut off the "wings" and it became that ugly brown stained "teardrop" thing that he played for years."

MOXY - See the website at http://www.moxy.ca (Contributed by Tom Barrett) - TB writes: "Yes, Moxy have reformed - Earl Johnson + Buddy Caine vacation down here away from the Canadian blizzards." (Contributed by Scott Gerard) SG writes: "Hey Mike!! I wanted to let you know that I had the pleasure of playing drums with Moxy twice in 2000. I played with a band called "Jokester" for a few years and in the early part of 2000, our guitarist Jeff Land emailed Earl Johnson to see if they would like to come back to San Antonio to do a promotional gig for their recently released cd "MoxyV". Earl was more than happy to accept and he and Buddy Caine came down in July 2000 (The other members of Moxy had scheduling conflicts) and we booked a gig @ the "Copper Dollar" bar on Thousand Oaks. We packed the house with over 400 people. The lineup on stage was Earl Johnson (lead guitar), Buddy Caine (rhythm guitar), Scott Gerard (drums), Tom Roebuck (lead vocals), Ed Anglin (bass). On November 11, 2000, Moxy co-headlined with Saxon @ the "Sunken Gardens Theater" along with openers Jokester, Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush, Udo. This show definitely rocked to a sold out crowd of over 6000 people. It was definitely a highlight of my career. The night before the show, Earl & Buddy joined us @ the "OK Corral" club in Universal City and we played some Moxy tunes and also some great Texas Blues tunes that Earl really enjoys playing. That show was also a packed house. Moxy continues to stay in touch me and they are anxious to come back to San Antonio to do another kickass show. They have and always will be a San Antonio favorite. You can see pictures of the show on www.zachhammock.com."

OUR RELIGION - (Contributed by Ric Swanson) RS writes: "I now have a band called 'Our Religion'. The core group is me, Chris Watkins, Jeff Doyle and Jerry Doyle. Yup, I'm still making music with some of the same guys I was 20 years ago! We can best be described as "Americana", though I detest pigeonholes. We're kind of an alt-country rock /bluegrass /folk blues outfit. Focusing a lot on organic sounds made with acoustic instruments and real voices. We produced a CD in 2001 with Marius Perron and have enjoyed many critical reviews and decent album sales from all over the world since then, thanks largely to our 'viral' popularity on the internet. It's a brave new world. In 2001, I was invited to play as finalist at the KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL 'new folk' concert series. If you don't know about this ... it is a HUGE honor as a songwriter. Past finalists include Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle, Nanci Griffith, James McMurtry, many other notable songwriters. I was jazzed. I now have my own studio in Austin, where we record. We still mix with Marius and I continue to learn the subtle intricacies and nuances involved in the art and craft of music production from him. Marius has, without a doubt, single handedly taught me how to record WELL. It's my life's work. I don't much care about commercial success these days, prefering instead to create art that will hopefully be timeless. I also have a cushy day job as a Physics teacher, so I'm privileged to NOT have to play bars to make a living and I also have quite a bit of free time to work on music."

PAINTED PONY - See a full photo and comments page HERE .

PARIS BY NIGHT - (Contributed by Anna-Marie) AM writes: "I really like your page. Considering that I have been involved in the local music scene since high school, a lo-o-o-ng time I didn't see anything on my band 'Paris by Night' they have been around since at least 1992. We were shut down a couple of times, Hueys & the Club by UTSA, because they found our music much too dark and depressing. Go figure! The editor of The Current, Mike Hood, said that Jeanine lived behind "foil-covered windows". Some said that "BLACK DARKER" was a suicide anthem. Please go to our site and see what we have been up to. I would love to have someone like yourself say a few words at our record release party...if you remember who we are. Thanks."

PULSATIONS - (Contributed by Mike Cunningham) MC writes: "I play bass for the Pulsations. We formed in 1966 and have played pretty much continuously to the present in and around Midland. I would like to add our band to your listing. We started as jr. high students, played high school dances and clubs, some of us played in college and then all returned to Midland by the mid 70's and began playing again. we now all have families, etc and enjoy the music more now than ever. many tales, many stories...is this something worthy of your site?"

SECRET CIRCUS - (Contributed by Bill Lieber) Bill writes: "Phil Arroyo, (lead guitar)Bobby O'Neil (keys), ( Roland (?) (on bass), Tommy Stephens on Drums -- that's Secret Circus! I still sit in with Phil Arroyo in his band Secret Circus from time to time as well as Bepko, Santos & Rose. I also jam a lot with various blues bands in town and play at various open mike jams here in S.A. just for kicks and to network with other musicians."

SWICEGOOD FOLLIES - (Contributed by Monica Domingue) MD writes: "Another great talent during this time was that of Beaumont-origin Bill Swicegood, keyboard/singer/songwriter, of "Swicegood Follies" (along with then wife Patti, vocals; Coy Fuller, drummer; and Roy, last name unknown, guitar).  Earlier, around 1968-1970, Bill was in a band called "Sage" (along with some members who played in a band called "The Clique").  Bill became a medical doctor and passed away while practicing and playing in Dallas in about 1996.  One of Bill's brothers is searching for some of Bill's recordings from these years.  If you would post this info about Swicegood Follies, we would be very appreciative, as it may entice others to comment, which might lead us to fellow musicians' possessions of these recordings."

TAYLOR BROTHERS BAND - Mike Lowell writes: Here is a band for when you feel like steppin out to the dance halls for a whoop and a holler. http://www.angelfire.com/tx3/TaylorBrothersBand (Contributed by Bobby Stoner) BS writes: "I grew up in Woodsboro, about five miles from Refugio. We didn't have a lot to do so music was our life. The first dances I went to were played by Mike Taylor and MT Junction, now known as the Taylor brothers."

TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY - (Contributed by Hank Harrison) HH writes: "I stumbled over your web site the other day and I wanted to tell you what a great idea it is. My name is Hank Harrison. I play fiddle and mandolin in the Tennessee Valley Authority and I have seen a number of clubs come & go. I have a radio show on KSYM called the Hillbilly Hit Parade and have done a lot of research for that show on old country, western swing, bluegrass and cowboy music. I worked for years at the Witte Museum, have contributed to a number of books on Texas music, and have written and produced a KLRN special on Jazz in San Antonio. I currently work at the San Antonio Current where I do a little writing on the San Antonio music scene, past and present. I am working an article about the coffeehouses and alternative nightclubs in San Antonio during the Beatnik years (pre-psychedelic). I have mentioned the site to some musician friends and they are excited about contributing." Mike Lowell adds: "Great to hear from you Hank. I look forward to hearing more from you in the future".

TRINIDAD PANMASTERS - (Contributed by Steve Trowbridge) ST writes: "I haven't seen anything on "The Trinidad Panmasters" (1990-1993) on the new site, but I'm proud to say I ran sound for that truly great band for four years and would love to have my name associated with them."

TRINITY - DL writes: "I heard them play at a hotel near West Ave. They were three guys of Mexican American descent. One was on drums, one was on guitar, and the lead singer also played organ and simulated the bass guitar on the organ. They were very good."

TWILIGHT - (Contributed by Mike Workman) MW writes: "Nov90-Jul92: Twilight played a lot on St. Mary's at Nona’s. Band members were John Sippell on bass, Bobby Hargarther on guitar, Steve Edwards on drums, Carl Span on sax, me on keys, and Carmen Bryant. When she left, Janine Love took over vocals. I think this was the time period when SA Current named Twilight to best band, me to best keyboard. Truthfully, we were promoting the hell out of it."

STEVIE RAY VAUGHN - Mike Lowell writes: Stevie was a regular club artist around the Texas scene long before he reached massive fame. In the early 1980's I saw him at a club called Maggies on San Pedro Ave in SA. I paid $2 at the door and his band Double Trouble had drawn an average crowd for a semi local performer. On this evening, the band was a trio featuring Stevie, Tommy Shannon (formerly with Johnny Winters) on bass (wearing his trademark beret), and Chris Layton on drums. The band was rocking and the dance floor was full. Stevie was a great guitarist but did not strike me as any more special than local guys like Holzhaus or even Paul Kandera on a good night. Also, he was nowhere near the awesome power of Eric Johnson who was also a local pre-fame club artist at the time. Commonly seen around San Antonio and Austin. I guess I was a little jaded by all the great talent in the local area. Still, Stevie was playing great that night and I had a great time. He was using his brown beat up Strat through a single Fender twin reverb and a pedal or two. A simple guitar setup. All he did was turn that twin all the way up and rip. Every so often he would hit a pedal but most of time he was simply blowing with the amp wide open. I went up to him on his break and commented that the band sounded great tonight. He told me that he had not had a chance to play SA in a while and that he would be going back to Dallas after the gig. He said he had been down in Corpus the night before. I asked him how he manages to do those string stretches with such heavy gauge strings. He said "you get used to it after awhile and besides, it's the only way to get a thick tone out of the strat". We chatted a bit more then said "good talking to ya", then he went and got a drink at the bar. I hung out for the remainder of the night just enjoying the action. A pretty typical night out seeing local talent. Little did I know at the time what was about to happen with his fame and all. Mike Lowell writes: Chris Holzhaus wrote to tell me of an earlier and longer term lineup in the years before called "The Triple Threat Review". ( Contributed by Chris Holzhaus ) Chris writes: "WC Clark was on bass in them days...also Johnny Reno from Big D was on sax". (Contributed by CJ Wilson) CJ writes: "I once opened for Stevie Ray Vaughan in '87 at OKC Zoo Amphitheater. The band i was in for the SRV show was called Blue Tuesday. I have a couple pictures of us together, and several autographs. There was a write-up in the Daily Oklahoman about the show and i got my name mentioned in the article saying i had 'steamy solos', so that was nice..(it WAS kinda hot up there!) He wanted to buy my old Marshall. He was real nice." (Contributed by Randy Galliher) Randy writes: "I saw Stevie Ray Vaughn at the San Antonio Speedway circa 1982. Kiss FM (99.9) had a special concert where you could get in for a buck. Most of the bands were not too memorable. Stevie Ray started playing and I had to get up front to see him up close. I was amazed by his guitar style. About a year later he started making 'big'." (Contributed by Martin Medina) MM writes: "Yeah, he used to play Maggie's a lot, but back then it was called Reed's Red Derby. I remember seeing him with a female vocalist (Luann Barton, or Marcia Ball maybe?) - I thought she was Stevie Ray Vaughn!!! I too stood up front and was totally amazed. I saw him during a break and mumbled something about how great he was, he just smiled and said thanks." (Contributed by Steven Haynes) SH writes: "When I was about 12, My mom would sneak me into a club called Reeds RED Derby (now Maggies) to see a group warm up for a female piano player named Nabiko. It was the Triple Threat Trio (SRV). Just a little trivia, my dad later played regularly with Easy Money at that club when it became Maggies." (Contributed by Hunter Harrison) HH writes: "I saw SRV and Double Trouble play one night at Skipwilly's (former Teen Canteen) Me and my friend were the only two people (other than the staff) in the place! A four hour gig just for us! They played like there was a whole room full of people there. Those were the good old days."

WILBURN BROTHERS - (Contributed by Ray Wilburn) RW writes: "I started playing with my brother Herman in 1974 to form the Wilburn Brothers. From 92 to 94 I was with my brother Herman in the Wilburn Brothers (he's still playing around town under that moniker with his original bass player since 1980). 1994 to 1997 I was in North Carolina and played with the Outlaws bass player Harvey Arnold and Chaple Hill guitarist Jason Barker in a blues rock trio called "Blue Coyote". In 1997 to 2001, I'm back in Texas and jobbing out with Wayne Harper, Mayer/Anderson, Robert Demel ,Wilburn Brothers, Toman Brothers and Chris Story."

WINTERKAT - See a full photo and comments page HERE .

WICKED WAYZ - (Contributed by Albert) Albert writes: "I think they were from Dallas. They kicked ass opening for bands in SA and in Austin. They had a song 'Is it true' on local Zrock mid 90's. I picked up a cd called 'Method to Madness' but was not same band. Nobody knows 'bout them."