We just lost another musical icon. Sam Butera, a singer/ saxophonist with of the LOUIS Prima band, has passed away at the age of 81 years old. Sam Butera was born Aug….
Stanley Clarke & George Duke Project – LOUIE of the Week
In 1981, Stanley Clarke & George Duke, two great jazz musicians, got together to create a very cool album together. I just found a video clip of their performance of LOUIE LOUIE…
The Dominoes live in Liverpool – LOUIE of the Week
I’m a little late this week, but here’s this week’s LOUIE of the Week…. Recorded at the world famous Merseycats in Liverpool, The Dominoes are the oldest surviving band from the “MerseyBeat”…
It’s not LOUIE-specific, but…
On Wednesday, I just finalized a deal for my first-ever VOD digital download. I am pleased to present “ED’S INNER SPACE,” a film I co- produced/ co-directed with my friend Alison Victor,…
Yes, Today is Special!
Four different people that do not know each other sent me some LOUIE information about today- May 19. So I might as well mention it…. In 1965…In their efforts to determine the…
The Ventures & the Fabulous Wailers live in 2009 – LOUIE of the Week
I missed the big show with the Ventures and the Fabulous Wailers that took place in Tacoma last month…. the day before International LOUIE LOUIE Day. It’s hard to be everywhere, unfortunately……
The Sonics in Long Beach!
Last year, I saw an amazing performance by the Sonics, a band I never expected to see reunite. It looks like I have another chance to see them again next month… This…
Jack Ely to perform with the Courtmen in August
Last week, AP posted a story about Jack Ely, and the challenges of getting properly compensated for singing on the hit record with the Kingsmen. I just found the official AP video…
Bruce Springsteen (a few days ago) – LOUIE of the Week
You gotta love any band that takes requests from the audience! Bruce Springsteen delivered a new version of LOUIE LOUIE in Toronto on May 7, 2009 … because someone in the crowd…
Mystery LOUIE #445 – identified as “York & Toonz”- LOUIE of the Week
About a year and a half ago, I posted an entry entitled “KFJC Tomb of the Unknown LOUIEs, part 1.” As part of the team that attempted to properly archive the infamous…