In the world of garage rock musicologists, many of us think of Lenny Kaye as a virtual GOD. He’s had a remarkable career as a musician, producer, and journalist. In 1972, he…
Category: Louie of Week
Soul Benders with special guests Jack Ely & Norm Sundholm of Kingsmen – LOUIE of Week
Here’s something you don’t see every day – a special performance by two former members of the Kingsmen that never toured together. The Soul Benders were performing live in Bend, Oregon, and…
Thieves And Tricksters – LOUIE of the Week
Today is Election Day in the United States of America. It seemed like a perfect time to name Thieves And Tricksters as the recipients of this week’s LOUIE of the Week award!…
Salem’s Rockin’ 60’s Show – LOUIE of the Week
This week’s LOUIE is a cavalcade of Northwest superstars- live at the “Salem’s Rockin’ 60’s Show” on October 20, 2012 in Salem, Oregon. In this performance, you can see The Kingsmen (Mike…
Red Water – Live at Shamrock, China – LOUIE of Week
This week’s LOUIE is live from China. It’s not a Chinese version, but it is a version that was performed in China. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s LOUIE LOUIE by Red Water, live…
Joey Welch – Apotement Guitar style – LOUIE of the Week
Have you ever heard of the term “Apotement Guitar style?” If you haven’t….. join the club! This was a style of music I was not familiar with… until now. Today for this…
John Lennon & friends 1971 – LOUIE of the Week
Today would have been John Lennon‘s 72nd birthday. Forty-one years ago, there was a little party for him in Syracuse, New York, right after an art show at the Everson Art Museum…
Mike Wilhelm & Hired Guns @ Clearlake – LOUIE of the Week
This week, the LOUIE LOUIE spotlight returns to Mike Wilhem and the Hired Guns, who graced this webpage with a version a year and a half ago. This particular version has a…
Roy Young With The Tritons – LOUIE of the Week
This week, we showcase a rare LOUIE version my friend Clay Stabler discovered. it’s an Italian vinyl release from 1974. Roy Young With The Tritons was the band, and the discogs.com website…
Showbiz – Live at Vegetarian Club 1994 – LOUIE of the Week
18 years ago, a band named Showbiz performed LOUIE LOUIE at some place called the Vegetarian Club. Thanks to the powers of YouTube, we can enjoy their version all these years later!…