{"id":475,"date":"2008-10-10T14:34:24","date_gmt":"2008-10-10T21:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.louielouie.net\/blog\/?p=475"},"modified":"2008-10-10T14:34:24","modified_gmt":"2008-10-10T21:34:24","slug":"vegas-report-for-jack-ely-the-courtmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.louielouie.net\/blog\/?p=475","title":{"rendered":"Vegas Report for Jack Ely & the Courtmen"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Jack<\/p>\n

I missed the big show in Las Vegas last week, but here’s a report of the latest reunion with Jack Ely & the Courtmen<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Here’s a few words from the man himself:<\/p>\n

This was the quintessential “geezers night out.” Jack Ely and The Courtmen, revived after 42 years, was having a ball. It was great to see everyone again and talk about times that no-one remembered the same. lol We had great camaraderie then and we still had it. The playing wasn’t perfect, but who thought it would be after just 3 short rehearsals. Our only complaint was that the time went by way too fast. Now everyone wants to do it again. I don’t think we can wait another 42 years, though. <\/p>\n

-Jack<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Here’s what the guys look like, from left to right: Clif Evens, Jack Ely, Daryl Robin, Gordon Hirsch<\/strong> and Billy Triutt<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Jack<\/p>\n

Andy Martello<\/strong><\/a>, juggler extraordinaire, also filled a report of the show:<\/p>\n

The Sand Dollar Blues Room<\/strong> is a great place to see some great music. It reminded me a lot of some of the hole-in-the-wall blues clubs I used to visit often in Chicago. Apparently Billy Truitt was the guy who suggested this locale and it couldn’t have been a better choice.<\/p>\n

The Wednesday house band, The Ruffnecks<\/strong>, are abso-freakin-lutely excellent. Fabulous look & sound and some authentic blues music coming out off the stage.<\/p>\n

Jack & the Courtmen looked and sounded like they were having a blast and everyone in the crowd felt it as well. A tight set with Louie Louie as the obvious bookends. Some hopping on the dance floor throughout the set, which included such tunes as ‘Money (That’s What I Want)’ and ‘David’s Mood’ (the B-Side to the ‘Louie Louie ’66’ record by the band.<\/p>\n

Thanks to Jack Ely & the Courtmen for coming out to do a a show filled with history, fun, and of course – classic music played by pros.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Andy also shared some photos of the event, including a picture of Jack meeting Paula Berry Wiwuga<\/strong>, mother of three beautiful daughters with Richard Berry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Jack<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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