It was bound to happen…. a band known as the _____ _____s played a song that sounded just like _____ _____ ! On Sunday, May 11, 2025, I witnessed a band called…
Category: San Francisco Bay Area
RIP – Star La’ Moan (aka Marla Stone Lyons) – musician
A little over a month ago, I wrote about my friend Star La’Moan, aka Marla Stone Lyons, who was dealing with a terrible disease and would be leaving us sooner than we’d…
RIP: Gary Hobish – musician, producer, recording engineer
The first time I met Gary Hobish was at a NRBQ concert at Don Quixote’s in Felton. My friend Mick Gray introduced me to him as “someone (I) should absolutely meet.” Gary…
Today – the Anniversary of KFJC Maximum LOUIE LOUIE
Today is August 19th – an important date in the LOUIE Universe!
Happy Louie Louie Day 2022
Today is International Louie Louie Day and we’re sharing some special treats to celebrate the day!
Odd Man Out / Ray Stevens II – LOUIE of the Month
Today, we’re going to shine the LOUIE spotlight at San Jose music legend, and longtime associate Ray Stevens II. Ray’s been in a bunch of fun punk/rock bands – Los Olvidados, The…
It’s International LOUIE LOUIE Day 2021
Today is April 11 – International LOUIE LOUIE Day! Richard Berry, author of this song, would have been 86 years old today. Last night at KFJC radio, the place where the Maximum…
The Return of the Return the Invasion of MAXIMUM LOUIE LOUIE 2011 radio show
In less than three hours, in celebration of International LOUIE LOUIE Day, there will be a special replay of the “The Return of the Invasion of MAXIMUM LOUIE LOUIE” radio show that…
LOUIE LOUIE Memories of Michael Dresbach (aka Padre Mickey)
This week, I’ve invited my old friend Michael Dresbach to be a special guest blogger. Michael was a part of the infamous KFJC Maximum LOUIE LOUIE marathon all those years ago, and…
RIP: Toots Hibbert of the Maytals, inventor of reggae
This one hurts. We just lost Toots Hibbert of the Maytals. Yesterday, on September 11, his family released this statement: “It is with the heaviest of hearts to announce that Frederick Nathaniel…