The band poses for sunset photo in Curacao, Dutch West Indies

OFFICIAL ESB BIOGRAPHY

They have been referred to as "The World's Greatest Garage/Surf Band", and were written up in the Long Beach Press-Telegram as "the soundtrack for the City of Long Beach, playing at events all over town." The Elm Street Band has been performing for audiences all over Southern California since 1988.

The four members of the group, Roger Douglass (lead guitar), Roland Misajon (lead vocals and keyboard), Robert Bruce Hirschhorn (bass and founder), and John Navratil (drums) trace their roots back to the '60s. From Stanford Junior High to Millikan High to Long Beach City College and Long Beach State University, these four venerable rockers from Long Beach California have jammed and gigged together in various combinations for over 40 years.

Musically, Roger Douglass leads the Elm Street Band. Roger cut his rock 'n roll teeth playing surf guitar at the age of 12. He later went on to work all over Southern California finally moving to Las Vegas where he spent 10 years working with such stars as Bobbie Gentry, John Davidson and Paul Anka. Returning to Long Beach in the early 80s, Roger again hooked up with his old jammin' buddies and the result became the Elm Street Band. Today, Roger arranges all the vocal harmonies that give the band its' distinctive sound and tees off on all the rockin' surf leads. He and his wife Candie are busy these days raising their twins, Sydney and Michael.

Roland Misajon is the lead vocalist in the band, and is truly one of the "nice guys" in rock 'n roll. Born and raised in Hawaii, Roland moved to the mainland with his family when he was 13. Roland initially played drums, but soon moved to guitar and keyboard. His voice is truly a marvelous instrument and his smile and "Aloha" personality give the group a special flavor. Roland and his wife Lynne, who is Department Chair of the Speech & Communication Department at LBCC, have four children: Aaron, Leilani, Maile and Kevin, and five grandchildren, Mackenzie, Logan, Griffin, Jack and Zach.

Bob Hirschhorn has been singing and playing on the local music scene for over 40 years. He is referred to as the "spiritual leader" of the group, with his never-say-die attitude and love for a good time. Bob and his wife Eva, a local hair stylist in Seal Beach, have one child Eric who attends Los Al High School.

John Navratil is the drummer for the group, and he can really play! When the band plays out, John seems to have his own fan club of young kids who want to be just like him. He is the youngest, coolest and cutest member of the group, and the only member still single. He is also one of the best surfers in the area - just ask him!!