The Beau Havens had one record, the fantastic “Elizabeth” / “Feel So Good” on Gama Records 45-705 from September, 1966. The photos seen here were taken about a year earlier, in 1965.
I’m trying to decipher the hand-writing on this card, so members’ names may not be spelled correctly. Any help would be appreciated:
John Colgan – drums, vocals on “Feel So Good”
Terry Miller (Kerri Millar ?) – lead guitar
Jim Whelan – lead vocal on “Elizabeth”
Allen Hasdle (Hurdle ?)
Tom Whelan – piano
Kevin Miller – manager?
The group were all young teenagers in ’65.
Belle Haven, VA has been listed as their town of origin, though that is nearly four hours drive from the Springfield, VA American Legion Hall where these photos were taken. What looks like “SP” on the lineup card suggests they may have been local to Springfield.
A Pi Alpha Gamma banner appears behind the group, and it’s likely the Beau Havens shared the bill with the Londoners and the Roaches.
Jim Whelan wrote and, I think, sang lead on “Elizabeth”.
Rick Fulton wrote “Feel So Good”. I’m not sure if Rick was a later member of the band or simply a friend. Johnny Colgan appears to have sang lead on this side.
Doesn’t sound like the Beau Havens had a keyboard player on the record. Claiborne Music published both songs.
More info on the Beau Havens would be appreciated.