“A Little Sea Shanty” is the way Barry Curtis liked to describe it. Along with Freddie Dennis, Andy Parypa and Steve Peterson, they are a mixture of former and current members of…
Category: Tacoma
Her Aim is True – the Jini Dellaccio documentary
If I were in the Seattle area this weekend, I would definitely be at the Highway 99 Blues Club on Sunday night. Photographer Jini Dellaccio is the subject of a new documentary…
Who were the Sacred Cows? … and WHAT’s their connection to LOUIE universe?
Some of you may be asking “Who are the Sacred Cows?…. and WHAT was their connection to the LOUIE LOUIE universe?” Luckily, Michael Davies shared an insightful comment to set the record…
RIP: Kearney Barton, Legendary NW Recording Engineer & Studio/Label Owner
When I embarked on this documentary project of mine, a bunch of people in the Pacific Northwest told me “Ya gotta interview Kearney Barton!” I’m so very glad I took their advice….
Jim Valley in Indonesia – LOUIE of the Week
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…
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…
Kent Morrill memorial concert
Next week, there’s going to be a memorial concert for Kent Morrill. I’m recycling the press release from the Fabulous Wailers.com page: Wailers Concert for Kent May 4, 2011 Wednesday Time: 7:00…