Another great rock group from the Fresno area was named "The Lavender Hill Mob." The group was managed by Mark Chenault (The Cindermen). Mark's father was part owner of "KYNO" radio in Fresno. The L.H.M. would frequently sell out places like the Rainbow Ball Room and the old Marigold Ball Room. The group opended for name acts such as The Greatful Dead, Quick Silver Messanger Service, Big Brother and the Holding Company, The Seeds, and Sunny and Cher(at the Sellen Arena).
In 1967, The Lavender Hill Mob broke up and formed a new group called "Shag." The members of "Shag" were: Larry Farmer (keyboards), Dave Grazaini (drums), Steve Knapp (bass), Denny Burt (guitar), and Dave Chavoya (vocals and harp). "Shag " went on to perform at concerts with The Doors, Blue Cheer, Santana, Canned heat, and The Dead. **Many thanks to Dave Chavoya for providing me with this information.