Casuals with a K.......so that means it's the Kasuals.....

A little ditty on one of the most popular nightclub bands to hit the islands of Hawaii. It was the 70s and this grouped reigned and played to standing room only crowds at the C'est SiBon nightclub. We were privileged to play the off nights at the C'est SiBon and were fortunate to meet the Kasuals. Great guys, talented and full of energy and charistma.


The Kasuals
The first "Casuals" formed in 1962 and enjoyed a short run before disbanding a few years later. Guitarist Frank Mendiola and bass player Danny Perez re-formed the band, spelled it with a "K" and ventured to new heights. Among some of the people who joined were Jesse Bais, Patrick Palomo, Zack Flores and the original drummer, Roger Jereza. Brothers Sal and Mike Di Amore also joined, along with Eddy Acfalle. Guest musicians Ruby Santos and Mark Eclavea will join them onstage this Sunday.
"It's a variety show," says Bais.

"Yeah, I can tell you that it will be appropriate for all ages," says Perez.

"I want it to be a surprise," says Mendiola. "But we will have Chamorro '70s music and a variety of stuff."

"Yeah, a lot of people have gone out to make albums, so we'll have stuff from everybody's albums," says Perez.

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