The Avantis

US surf group from Los Angeles, CA.
The group was made up of Mexican-Americans, Pat and Lolly Vegas who led the band. The group challenged the norm as the brothers Pat and Lolly were of Native American as well as Mexican heritage, while most surf bands on the United States mainland were white. The brothers came from The Fresno, California area. Their drummer was Mike Kowalski. The line up also included guitarist Danny Hamilton. They were also a support act for the Beach Boys. Later in 1963 they changed their name, and were going by the name of Pat & Lolly Vegas, and were the house band of The Haunted House Nightclub in LA. During their time, they worked closely with Judd Hamilton (Older brother of Dan Hamilton) who was the arranger and co-composer on their records. Pat & Lolly later formed the 70's band Redbone.