Jim Valley is what you’d call a “Northwest LOUIE LOUIE veteran.” Born in Tacoma, Washington, Jim joined the Viceroys during high school, playing guitar on the 1963 regional hit “Granny’s Pad.” In…
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The Witches – LOUIE of Week
From France a band known as the Witches perform LOUIE LOUIE! It’s a LOUIE of the Week! ENJOY!
The Kent Morrill tribute show – LOUIE of the Week
A few weeks ago, there was a big send-off for Kent Morrill of the Fabulous Wailers. Various friends gathered for a big tribute concert in Tacoma, Washington, singing songs made popular by…
Little Bill Engelhart (2011) – LOUIE of the Week
Last week, I made a trek to Tacoma for the big Kent Morrill tribute concert that took place at the Temple Theatre. I gave myself a week in town, and had an…
Lego Robot on Ukelele – LOUIE of the Week
Here’s the kind of LOUIE LOUIE I really love. It’s a wonderful demonstration of robotic technology and musical diversity. Someone built and programmed a Lego Robot to perform LOUIE LOUIE on a…
Mike Wilhelm & Hired Guns – LOUIE of the Week
Today is INTERNATIONAL LOUIE LOUIE DAY, and in about 14 hours from now, I’ll be on the radio yacking about that song, sharing some tasty LOUIE nuggets from the archives, and unveiling…
Hail Hail, Kent Morrill – LOUIE of the Week
This week, I want to focus the big spotlight on Kent Morrill of the Wailers. Kent is a founding member of the Wailers, one of the most important rock and roll bands…
Chocolate Espeso – LOUIE of the Week
Live from Spain, Chocolate Espeso performed LOUIE LOUIE on March 5, 2011. This lively version has been declared LOUIE of the Week for the last week of April 2011.
Howard Stern & the Roots – LOUIE of the Week
This week, we shine the LOUIE flashlight on a hot-spanking new version of LOUIE LOUIE by Howard Stern and the Roots, live on the Jimmy Fallon Show on March 17, 2011.
The Vikings 1965 – LOUIE of the Week
Vintage video clips of any band performing LOUIE LOUIE during the mid-60s are a real treat to find. There’s not a lot of ’em out there. Thanks to YouTube, I’m sharing a…