Sometimes Facebook can be a place for lovely distractions. Case in point, LOUIE LOUIE of Madrid, a nightclub we mentioned a few years ago with our special LOUIE LOUIE Clubs/Stores of the…
(minimal) LOUIE at the Movies – Band Aid (2017)
This week, I share a “(minimal) LOUIE at the Movies” post. The movie is called “Band Aid,” and it’s an indie film that my friend Jason Roeber found on Netflix. Because Rotten…
RIP: Barrie Jackson, manager of Wailers, Sonics
On April 5th, my friend Dennis Flannigan shared some sad news about his old friend Barrie Jackson, who used to manage The (Fabulous) Wailers and The Sonics. There are the good ones,…
At Last! (the Etta James song that Richard Berry recorded 6 years earlier)
I just learned that today is the 16th anniversary of the moment in time when Etta James was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame April 18, 2003 in…
RIP: Gary Stewart, Rhino Records A&R legend
We recently lost Gary Stewart, who was an integral part of the Rhino Records legacy. A lot of of Gary’s friends shared some beautiful thoughts about him on Facebook… Rhino Records “Gary…
Happy International LOUIE LOUIE Day 2019!
Today is International LOUIE LOUIE Day! It’s also the day when Richard Berry would have celebrated his 84th if he was still with us! Today in the LOUIE LOUIE Party community page…
a Seattle LOUIE update + Little Bill Birthday Party
Time has such a funny way of sneaking up on us. Some folks are really good at keeping track of such things. For me, it’s a serious struggle. There never seems to…
RIP: Dick Dale, legendary surf guitar player
Eleven days ago, we lost Dick Dale, an innovative guitarist that inspired a generation of musicians. He was called the “King of the Surf Guitar,” as he somehow created a music genre…
LOUIE on TV – part 6 (Happy Days, Fall Guy + Meatloaf)
This week, the latest LOUIE on TV update is provided by two longtime LLama associates !! We begin with two updates from special LLama associate Clay Stabler: Happy Days (CBS) Season 8…
Bar Louie (the gastropubs) !!
This week, it’s been a whirlwind of activities for yours truly with a few days in Seattle, starting with Little Bill’s party a few days ago, but in the meantime…. Have you…