Purple Gem Band

PURPLE GEM BAND

The Purple Gem Band founded and managed by EPHRAIM PARULAN also the Drummer. Since 1991, The Purple Gem Band will entertain you and your party with music from Ballroom to Disco, the top 40's to the retro sounds of 60's, 70's, 80's to present day dancing tunes, Pilipino songs to Country to Latin.

Since the 60’s, Ephraim has been playing in the Philippines with the Censored Band and Wizards (the other Wizards). Played at the Nine Teeners, Shirley Gorospe Show, the Night Owl Dance Party, and DJ Dance Time.

Band members include: Rowena Dineros (Singer), Denise Levesque (Singer, the only redheaded American who can sing Tagalog songs), Stephanie Menner (just got married recently!), Pete Adrineda (Keyboard, played in Japan for 15 years), Ver Montano (Guitar, a Bulacan native played in HongKong, Japan, and Korea for more than 15 years) and Rex Ladia (Bass Player, did several stints here and abroad).

The Purple Gem Band has entertained audiences from Japan, Las Vegas, San Diego, all throughout California and, of course, at home base - Los Angeles.

From Weddings to Anniversaries, Birthdays to Graduations, Association Dinner Dances to Fund-Raisers, The Purple Gem Band provides an exciting musical atmosphere for you and your guests' listening and dancing pleasure.

All you need are your elegant dancing shoes and outfits, and The Purple Gem Band will take you to the beat of Tango, Cha-cha, Rumba, Swing, Waltz, Boogie, Rock 'n Roll, & Maski-pop.

For more information, please contact:

EPHRAIM PARULAN, Manager & Drummer

Home: (562) 865-2428; Cellph: (714) 414-3826 ; e-mail: