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The Revels Denver, Colorado 1967-1970

 

David Casados born 1952 in Denver Colorado. Went to Sacred Heart Grade School for 8 years then went Cathedral High for 3 years then went to East High School in 12th grade. Ralph Chavez Born 1952 in Denver, went to Sacred Heart grade school for 8 years, then went to Cathedral High for 4 years . Steve Sandoval Born 1952, Denver. Went to Cured e Ards grade school for 8 years then went to Cathedral High for 3 years and East High for 12th grade. Frank Fernandez born 1952, Denver, went to Denver Public Schools and went to East High for 3 years. Ray Fuentes Born 1951, Denver, went to Sacred Heart grade school for 8 years then went to Cathedral High for 1 year then transferred to Coal Jr. High then went to Manuel High school for 3 years.

Personnel: David Casados - Organ, Guitar, Vocals Ralph Chavez - Bass Steve Sandoval - Drums Frank Fernandez -Lead Guitar, Vocals Ray Fuentes - Vocals Influences: The Rascals, Jackie Wilson, Santana, Three Dog Night Setlist Sample: Evil Ways, Good Lovin, One, Groovin Equipment: Fender amps, Hammond B-3 organ with Leslie, Pearl drum set, a cheap sound system with our own light set up with strobe light. Rehearsal Space: Differant band members houses, probably 6 months at a time until our parents got tired of us. Band Vehicles: 1958 chev. 4 door belair that would pull a u-haul trailer and a 1966 volkswagen hatch back. Fashion Statement: Sometimes we would all dress the same. One outfit was a blue crepe long sleeve shirt with white pants and black shoes. Best Gig: Cathedral High School-Senior,Freshman dance. This is the school we all went to at some point in time. Gig from Hell!: Our first gig in Brighton , Colorado. We got paid $5.00 and only knew about 5 songs. Last Gig: Louisville, Colorado a small touwn outside of Denver Comments: Playing in a band for 2 years was one the best times I've ever had in my life. I am know 48 years old and all the old songs we used to play still mean alot to me. There were alot of garage bands in Denver during the 60's, I'm jst proud to have been one of them. Thanks, David Casados

David Casados lives in Salt lake City, Ut. He moved there in 1984 from Denver for a new Job in the fence industry (sales estimator) Married with 4 girls ( 1 in Denver, 3 in Salt lake City). Ralph Chavez still lives in Denver and is Married. Frank Fernandez still lives in Denver, and is Married. Ray Fuentes passed away Sept. 15th 1979 in a stabbing during a card game. He was my best friend since 1st grade.