Effective period / Period of releases: 1988 - 1989

Members: Richie Lawrence, Pete Curry, Mike Rosinsky, Paul Lacques, John Noreen, Tony Patellis, Ray Symczyk, Peter Lacques

Formed in 1984 by songwriter/drummer Paul Lacques to explore polkas, waltzes and other forgotten musical forms in a modern pop style. Based in Los Angeles, California.

Members: singer Tony Patellis; Richie Lawrence, accordionist-songwriter; Ray Symczyk, mandolin/trumpet/guitar; Peter Lacques (Paul's brother), harmonica/guitar, Mike Rose, saxophones; and John Noreen, bass. The band was named after Dr. Pietro Rotondi, an early prophet of Los Angeles bohemia.