Who had the longest gig at DJ Ranch in North Long Beach,Cal.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 29 Jun 2008 1:16 pm

What Musicians played at DJ Ranch in North Long Beach as the Longest gig? Clark Rohn Show Band,Silver Star Band,Gene Edwards " Who Cares Band ", Eddy Drake Band,Crawfish Band. Sincerely in Country Music & all Styles. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. PS: Blue Bayou Club don't count!

Michael Johnstone · Post by **Michael Johnstone** » 30 Jun 2008 1:07 am

I played there about half a dozen times with the Jim Leslie Band. Ain't nowhere to brag about as I recall...

Billy Tonnesen · Post by **Billy Tonnesen** » 30 Jun 2008 2:42 pm

Could have been Billy Armstrong in the 50's. What a terrific fiddle player. Later on he held sway at the Western Corral in North Long beach with a super organized Western Swing Band. Bobby Hines played steel guitar.

Jerry Hayes R.I.P. · Post by **Jerry Hayes R.I.P.** » 30 Jun 2008 5:12 pm

Leo, I think that Clarke Rohn probably did at least four years in that place and I was probably there for the last 2 1/2 years of that stint. When I first went there he was still using the old electronic drums which was OK but didn't have a waltz beat as I recall. Later we added real drummers including John Stevens & Jerry Raney. What I liked the best was working with Gino Ciriano on trumpet and Hank Cochram on fiddle & sax. We had some nice western swing things worked up........JH in Va.

"Ain't nowhere to brag about as I recall"....that's a strange point of view as I thought it was! We had full houses six nights a week, no fights, a very friendly atmosphere, good bartenders, friendly customers (especially the ladies) and an easy laid back gig...I wouldn't mind returning to those days at all.

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 1 Jul 2008 3:05 am

I worked across the street at the Country Comfort (formerly Stacey Farrell's) That's where Jerry and I met. Remember Jerry?

Jerry Hayes R.I.P. · Post by **Jerry Hayes R.I.P.** » 1 Jul 2008 7:47 am

10-4 on that Mike. I remember the Country Comfort was on one corner and the DJ was on the other with just a street separating them. Those were great old days for sure! I remember at one time we had Danny Michaels band doing the Sunday afternoon & Monday night slot. He always had great steelers including Buddy Merrill and Al Vescovo among others.....JH in Va.

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 1 Jul 2008 7:55 am

Country Comfort... I could never remember the name of that place. I worked there a bunch with Duke Davis.
Thanks, Mike.
I did a few nights at DJ's as well.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 1 Jul 2008 3:52 pm

Hey Jerry ,before that was called " Country Comfort " it was Sheri's " Can Can ", and that's where I first met Jerry Cole. He was playing with the sax player " Joe Houston ". Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.