The New Destination

The Cotillion stage

The New Destination were: Mike Keitel-Drums, Charles Swartzlander-Organ, Howard VanFange-Bass, Mike Crabtree-Vocals, Mike Hilton-Vocals/Percussion, and Steve Downey-Guitar. They wore outfits from Tops and Trousers in Twin Lakes! (remember that place?)

I remember going to see Steve play with the New Destination at the "Draft Board" (South Broadway?) when he was only 14 years old!

The New Destination promotional shot for their club, Central Station

From left to right top row Robert Childress - Lead G. & Vocals, Randy Spade - Drums & Vocals,

Chuck Swartzlander - Keyboards & Vocals

Bottom row left to right Mike Crabtree - Lead Vocals, Winston Blair - Bass & Vocals

The New Destination at the Casino Club

Front row left to right, Ira Pray - Bass & Vocals, Wayne Avery - Lead G. & Vocals, Mike Hilton - Congas & Vocals,

Mike Crabtree - lead Vocals,

Back row: Mike Keitel - Drums, Charles Swartzlander - Organ & vocals.