Three Day Stubble is a band that’s been around for 30 years, and I’d say most of you folk probably never heard of ’em. Formed in Houston, Texas, this band has been…
Month: June 2011
LOUIE LOUIE show in Paris – THIS WEEK!
I’ve been invited to speak at a very special LOUIE LOUIE event in Paris. While I won’t be able to fly from California to France, I will be appearing in Paris via…
The Garbage-Men – LOUIE of the Week
Here’s a LOUIE that puts a big smile on my face. The story of LOUIE LOUIE is truly a tale of recycling different thing (musical themes, rumors, etc), and this band embraces…
RIP: Larry “Wild Man” Fischer
Today, I’m saddened to report another casualty in the music universe. Larry “Wild Man” Fischer, as far as I know, didn’t record LOUIE LOUIE, nor did he have any obvious connections to…
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…
RIP: Carl Gardner of the Robins & the Coasters
On Sunday, we lost another rock music pioneer. Carl Gardner, founding member of the Robins, which evolved into the Coasters, has passed away. The 83 year old singer died of congestive heart…
RIP: Shasta Bates, singer-songwriter
Sometimes, certain events seem to set you back, providing an unintended pause as you stop to reassess things before proceeding forward with your original plans A death of a friend can certainly…
The Witches – LOUIE of Week
From France a band known as the Witches perform LOUIE LOUIE! It’s a LOUIE of the Week! ENJOY!