Archie and the Islanders Performing

A framed photograph of Archie Lopez's band members, "Archie and the Islanders," performing. In the band, Archie Lopez played the saxophone, Alex Tabag played the tenor saxophone, Tommy Tomaio played the guitar, Gary Reguindin played the drums, Benny Tumbaga played the trumpet, and Chris (last name unidentified) played the piano. The band often played at events for Filipino American community organizations.

Unidentified

Unidentified

Rosario Lopez

Tony Tapiz

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10.5x8.5 inches

Still Image

LOP.2021.13

Photograph