In addition to being the master candle maker for St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Louis Peronis was also known for playing Greek music on the violin.
George Katsaros (1888-1997) was a widely respected musician from the island of Amorgos.
Originally from Astypalaia, Emmanuel Grigoris plays nisiotika—the music of the Aegean islands, on the violin.
John K. Gianaros (1904-1998) playing accordion with the band at the Epiphany glendi in the Sponge Exchange.
Front: Katherine Kavouklis Arvanitis (left) and Maggie Kavouklis Nichols. Back from left: Michael Kousaleous with mandolin, name unknown, Michael Samarkos, name unknown, Michael Nicholis, name unknown.
Sam Bessis (far left) taught Greek violin to local students.
These students included Katherine Kavouklis Arvanitis, Mike Faklis, Pete Krouskos, Mike Tsalickis, Mike Lontakos, Andrew Malisses and Steve Kotis.