Steve Mackay, a super talented sax player and all-around nice guy, died two weeks ago on October 10th. Last year, I had an opportunity to interview Steve for the LOUIE documentary project,…
2015 Oregon Music Hall of Fame Finale – LOUIE of the Week
Here’s the most important LOUIE performance of the past seven days – the big 2015 Oregon Music Hall of Fame Finale! Three core members of Paul Revere & the Raiders during the…
RIP: Dennis Eichhorn, writer, adventurer, underground comic book creator
Writer Dennis Eichhorn died last week on Thursday, October 8th, and I’m kinda bummed about it. With the life that he lived, shared via the stories that he wrote, I imagine he…
RIP: Gail Zappa, wife of Frank
Gail Zappa, beloved wife to Frank, mother for Dweezil, Moon, Ahmet & Diva, and keeper of the Zappa legacy, has left us. The official Frank Zappa Facebook page provided this statement: January…
Oregon Music Hall of Fame tribute to Jack Ely
On Saturday, October 10th, there will be the 9th Annual Oregon Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) Induction & Concert will be held at the Aladdin Theater in Portland, Oregon. At this event,…
Theresa McClure & Big Hair – LOUIE relative of the Week
Time for a little flashback.. or as they say in ye onine social networks, a “Throwback Thursday”….. I’ve been shooting videos for quite a few years. One of the things I’m rather…
RIP: Lady Bo, rock legend + Max LOUIE performer – LOUIE of the Week
I was so very saddened when I learned that Lady Bo passed away last week. When I first began what turned into a rather unique journey documenting the legacy of the song…
RIP: Lady Bo (short version)
I received word that Lady Bo (Peggy Jones Malone), whose band backed up Richard Berry and Jack Ely at the KFJC Maximum LOUIE LOUIE marathon, has passed away. I will be sharing…
September 11 and the LOUIE LOUIE Connection
Mention the day “September 11,” and you cannot help but be reminded of certain events that took place in semi-recent American history. For some of us, September 11 is a day to…
Leo Kottke “Louise” – LOUIE relative of the Week
This week, the LOUIE spotlight is pointed at Leo Kottke‘s performance of “Louise.” This is a song written by Paul Siebel that tells the tale of a passing of a woman with…