Victory V Novelty Entertainers, orchestra (c. 1920-1921).jpg

Victory V Novelty Entertainers, orchestra (c. 1920-1921).jpg

This instrumental musical group consisted of John W. Tussing, Louis Weitz, James Pett, Gerald Barrows, Lloyd Pettit. Said to play the "latest Broadway hits"and "latest numbers." Called a "big orchestra." Newspaper notices show gigs in Niagara Falls at the Lyceum and in North Tonawanda at the "new" Rand building, both in 1920. Involved in Battles of Music with Whiting's Jazz Band of Buffalo," the "Browning Jazz Band" and others. Lots of dancing alleged.

1920-05-28 Flower Dance ad.

1921-01-18 article with them at the Lyceum with the Browning Clown Band of Tonawanda

1920