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Folk, World, Pop and Rock
The Cords were a group of Franciscan monks based in Pulaski, WI and formed the band in 1964. They recorded the album 'The Franciscan Cords – Spiritual Troubadours' and two 45's for release on the Cuca label in 1969. Band members listed on the recordings include: Jim (Bonaventure) Bertler – Vocals, Organ, Also saxophone, Bass Kevin Schroder – Rhythm guitar Bertin Bieda – Electric accordion and Vocals James Francis Kendzierski – Tambourine, Vocals, screams, turkey calls Matthew Gawlik – Bass and 12-string guitar Sebastian Nocinski – Drums (polka numbers only) and Maracas Earl Hylok – Drums (for rock numbers) and Percussion Kenneth Mach – Vocals
![]() | Jim Bertler eb, org, as, p |
![]() | Kenneth Mach voc |
![]() | James F. Kendzierski tam |
![]() | Sebastian Nocinski dr |
![]() | Matthew Gawlik b |
![]() | Earl Hylok dr |
![]() | Bertin Bieda acc |
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Ghost Power | The Cords | 2018 | Single |
Ghost Power / Waiting Here For You | The Cords | 1970 | Single |
Cords, Inc. | The Cords | 1970 | Single |
Spiritual Troubadours | The Cords | 1969 | Album |