I am deeply saddened to report the passing of our dear friend Martin G. Cameron. Three days after my mother’s ashes were laid to rest, Martin died peacefully in his sleep. I…
Category: Production at LOUIE Central
The Return of Stretch – non-LOUIE of the Week
Last Saturday, my friend Jeff “Stretch” Riedle returned to the stage to finish an incomplete show that occurred three months earlier when he experienced a cardiac arrest, and his life could have…
Remembering Those We Lost in 2017
Once again, another year ends, and we pause to reflect on those whose journeys came to a close. It’s yet another incomplete list of departed individuals that made an impact on this…
RIP: Pat DiNizio of the Smithereens (friend of LOUIE project)
This week, we lost Pat DiNizio of the Smithereens. Denis Diken shared the news on his Facebook page on Tuesday night. Today we mourn the loss of our friend, brother and bandmate…
Fundraiser for Stretch Riedle (aka “give the drummer some”) – LOUIEs of the Week
One week ago, my good friend Jeff Riedle (aka “Stretch“), who’s been a major advisor to the LOUIE project, suffered a cardiac arrest on Saturday night, and has been in the hospital…
Celebrating the legacy of Fats Domino (RIP)
We lost Fats Domino last week. He was an early pioneer of the music genre we call “rock ‘n’ roll music,” and became one of the first rhythm and blues musicians to…
The Pre-Minstrel Sisters – WORLD premiere LOUIE of the Week
Are you ready for a world premiere of a very special LOUIE LOUIE performance? Today, I’m proud to unveil a video performance by The Pre-Minstrel Sisters. This was a video that was…
RIP: Ken Kaffke, friend + advisor to LOUIE project
Last week, we lost a dear friend. Ken Kaffke was an ally, advisor and dedicated advocate for the LOUIE documentary project. Ken was a man with a deep passion for comic books,…
RIP: David Peel, folk-punk singer; LOUIE of the Week
My old friend David Peel died a few days ago. Believe it or not, he actually had a connection to this LOUIE project. Years ago, before I ever even thought about LOUIE…
The Buck Ormsby Tribute and the Lost Video
From the reports I received, the tribute concert for Buck Ormsby in Tacoma on Sunday was a big success. There were long lines wrapped around the Temple Theatre before it opened, and…