Elfren worked on the ship in 1977 along with his brothers (Ike - on piano, Ernesto - guitar and Rufino - drums). Efren was on bass guitar plus their friend Lito who was the vocalist, I'm sure many of you will recall "The Standards" who used to play in the Ballroom most nights. Efren and his brother Rufino are still playing in the band around the Melbourne area. They do weddings, Oktoberfest, cover band shows etc... but only on the weekends.

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