The group was formed in the early sixties when original member John Doyle, along with friends & classmates, got together to play music for fun & good times.  They Soon realized they had a passion for performing music that were favorites to themselves & all who came to hear them play.

The Topics Band has enjoyed a career that has spanned nearly five decades & has played along side many famous acts along the way.

The group performs at a number of venues including night clubs, car shows, outdoor festivals, weddings, special events, and some of the best local and area hot spots Southern California has to offer.

The Music

The Topics Band performs a unique blend of 50's & 60's music all the up to present day favorites.  As well as, Rhythm & Blues, Latin, and popular old school classics that guarantee a great time for all audiences.

Who are "The Topics Band"
 

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LeWayne Braun
	Instruments:	Sax, Guitar, Vocals
	Equipment:	Martin Sax, Gibson, Les Paul, Fender Amp
	Experience:	Cal State University of Long Beach Music Major. Started playing at 8 years old.
	Influences:	John Coltrain

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Tommy "Tom-Cat" Pugliese
	Instruments:	Drums, Piano, Guitar, Vocals
	Equipment:	Sponsored by D.W. Drums, Sponsored by Pastie, Pearl Drums Set
	Experience:	Started at 15th Street School, Sand Pedro Scholarship to USC, Teacher of Music
	Influences:	Ringo, Buddy Rich, Chicago, Toto

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Vince La Farga
	Instruments:	Vocals, Trumpet, Guitar, Percussions
	Equipment:	Benge Trumpets, Olds Coronets, Couesnon Flugelhorn, Olds #3 Mouthpieces, Fender Stratocaster Guitar, HGS Strings, Shure Mics
	Experience:	Formal private instruction, school choir and band, Averill Park Jam Sessions, Multiple Rock Bands, Session/Recording Work, Professional credits
	Influences:	Uncle Nalo Torres, Johnny Sanchez, School Music Teacher Mrs. Smith, Nat King Cole, Stevie Wonder, Rosario Ducal

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Johnny Sanchez
	Instrument:	Bass Guitar, Lead Guitar, Vocals
	Equipment:	Schecter Elite Diamond Series 5 String Bass, Nemesis NC-210 & Acoustic 150B Amps, Nemesis 410 Speaker cabinet, Exilir Nanoweb Strings, Gibson 56 Guitar, GHS Boomer Strings, Shure SM-58 Mic
	Experience:	Self-taught, Jam Sessions, LA Harbor College Music Curriculum, A.A. Degree in Music, Session/Recording work, Multiple Bands, Professional Credits
	Influences:	Motown, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Tower of Power, Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, School Music Educators

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Bobby Fabro
	Instrument:	Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals
	Equipment:	Gibson SG & Gibson 335 Guitars, Crate, Mesa Boogie, And Fender Amps, Boss Digitial Delay, BF2 Flanger, & GT6 Control Pedal, MXR Phase 90, Ibanez Tube Screamer, & Dunlap JH-1 Crybaby Wah Pedal, GHS Boomer Strings, Schecter Elite Series 5 String Bass, Exilir Strings
	Experience:	Private Instruction For Guitar And Piano, Multiple Bands, Session/Recording Work, Professional Credits
	Influences:	Motown, Carlos Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, Jackie Wilson, Chuck Berry

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Steven Hoinsky
	Instrument:	Electronic Keyboards
	Equipment:	Yamaha Motif ES-8 Digital Music Workstation, Vidsonic Digital Keyboard Amplifier, Behringer Active D/I Box
	Experience:	Private Formal Instruction, Contemporary Jazz Study And Workshop, Multiple Bands, Session/Recording Work, Professional Credits
	Influences:	The Doors, Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, Jazz Crusaders, Joe Sample, Vince Guraldi, Ray Charles, Jimmy Smith, Keith Emerson, 60's & 70's Rock & Roll

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Eddie H. Montoya
	Instrument:	Congas, Bongos, Percussion
	Equipment:	Latin Percussion Congas & Drum Heads, Latin Percussion Bongos & Drum Heads, Shure SM-57 Microphones, LP Hand Percussion
	Experience:	Private Formal Instruction, Notation Reading And Workshop, Multiple Independent Bands, Session/Recording Work, Professional Credits
	Influences:	Eagles, Santana, Cuban Regional & Club Music, Latin Rhythm, Puerto Rican Music

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John R. Doyle
	Instrument:	Timbales, Percussion, Vocals, Bandleader
	Equipment:	Latin Percussion Matador Timbales and Drum Heads, Sabian Cymbals, LP Hand Percussion, Shure Microphones, Yamaha & JBL Amplification
	Experience:	Self-taught, Jam Sessions, Multiple Independent Bands, Session/Recording Work, Professional Credits
	Influences:	James Brown, Santana, The Rolling Stones, Classic Oldies, The East-LA Music Scene, Latin Grooves, 50's & 60's Favorites

References

1. City Of San Pedro Xmas Parade......K.C. Collins (310) 946-1800 (Director)

2. Elks Lodge 966............................Tony Jaramillo (310) 918-6861 (Entertainment Chairmen)

3. Crown Plaza Hotel.......................Carol Rugnetta (310) 521-8023 (Director)

4. Hot Pedro Nights.........................Steve Kleinjan (310) 548-1946 (President)

5. V.F.W. Wilmington.......................Ernie Soto (310) 367-7443 (Entertainment Chairman)

6. L.A. Fire Department....................Lou Roupoli (310) 809-5395 (Assistant Chief)