Members: Jim Bertler, James F. Kendzierski, Earl Hylok, Kevin Schroeder (4), Steve Bieda, Matthew Gawlick

The Cords were a group of Franciscan monks based in Pulaski, WI and formed the band in 1964.
They recorded the album 'The Franciscan Cords – Spiritual Troubadours' and two 45's for release on the Cuca label in 1969.

Band members listed on the recordings include:

Jim (Bonaventure) Bertler – Vocals, Organ, Also saxophone, Bass
Kevin Schroder – Rhythm guitar
Bertin Bieda – Electric accordion and Vocals
James Francis Kendzierski – Tambourine, Vocals, screams, turkey calls
Matthew Gawlik – Bass and 12-string guitar
Sebastian Nocinski – Drums (polka numbers only) and Maracas
Earl Hylok – Drums (for rock numbers) and Percussion
Kenneth Mach – Vocals