http://www.louielouie.net/blog the blog for all things LOUIE LOUIE Wed, 07 May 2008 02:49:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I stumbled upon an amazing impersonator by the name of Stevie Riks on YouTube. As this is a website that celebrates "all things LOUIE," I figured I might have a little fun sharing his interpretation of Paul McCartney doing "Tis There Was LOU (or LOO)." This is ... http://www.louielouie.net/blog/?p=415 I'll blame Phil Dirt for finding a rare 1965 recording of LOUIE LOUIE by a band from Dallas, Texas. This week's LOUIE of the Week goes out to The Rain Kings. Here's a little description from their webpage: If you go to see live music often, from time ... http://www.louielouie.net/blog/?p=414 Two great publications are calling it a day.. After ten years of monthly internet postings, Dick Stewart, publisher of the Lance Monthly decided to cease operations. A supporter of the type of music that the LOUIE REPORT eagerly devours as part it's regular diet, this internet publication was described as ... http://www.louielouie.net/blog/?p=413 Here's a funny little mashing of two completely different public personalities. Here's a frame shot of the official website for Paul Revere & the Raiders - Northwest rock and roll, video pioneers, and first successful rock and roll band for Columbia Records, the world's largest record label of ... http://www.louielouie.net/blog/?p=412 Things have been busy, crazy, and very hectic at LOUIE Central. I haven't spent a lot of time on the LOUIE project lately, but I have been busy. A few weeks ago, Chris Gaffney passed away, I've been inspired to cut some footage from the Johnny Paycheck ... http://www.louielouie.net/blog/?p=411 Here's another fun LOUIE from YouTube. The Marching Lumberjacks perform a bacon-tastic (their description, not mine) LOUIE LOUIE at Davis Picnic Day Battle (Exhibition) of the Bands on April 19, 2008. http://www.louielouie.net/blog/?p=410 Clearances for documentaries can be a total nightmare. I know these things, as I've been working on my LOUIE documentary for many years. Clearances and financing remains a major obstacle. I've always tried to do the right thing. I've respected the rights of musicians, fellow filmmakers, and those ... http://www.louielouie.net/blog/?p=409 Sometimes, folks get information soooo wrong I don't even want to correct them. It's actually more amusing this way. Take this example of a frame grab I took from FARK at http://cgi.fark.com/cgi/fark/vidplayer.pl?IDLink=3552784 I hope you're not trying to click on an of this ... it doesn't work! ... http://www.louielouie.net/blog/?p=408 As the international music community mourns the loss of singer-songwriter Chris Gaffney, who just passed away from liver cancer, I figured I should mention one of his very good friends, who also happens to be dealing with that evil cancer thing. Candy Kayne may not have performed LOUIE LOUIE, but she's ... http://www.louielouie.net/blog/?p=407 Today, it's a birthday celebration for Iggy Pop, punk rock icon, and Jeff "Stretch" Riedle, owner of the world's largest collection of LOUIE LOUIE recordings. Truth be told, I do blame Stretch for getting me into this LOUIE LOUIE mess. If it weren't for that Maximum LOUIE LOUIE marathon at ... http://www.louielouie.net/blog/?p=406