{"id":5629,"date":"2014-04-02T03:19:53","date_gmt":"2014-04-02T10:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.louielouie.net\/blog\/?p=5629"},"modified":"2014-04-02T21:59:33","modified_gmt":"2014-04-03T04:59:33","slug":"the-strypes-louies-of-the-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.louielouie.net\/blog\/?p=5629","title":{"rendered":"The Strypes – LOUIE(s) of the Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I’ve just found out about The Strypes<\/strong> = four teenagers from Cavan, Ireland that transcend their youth, playing a sweet fusion of rhythm and blues that feels like a pub band that’s been playing for many years to perfect their craft.<\/p>\n

I had no idea who these guys were until a few days ago. As I learned more about this band, I found out they were the subject of a major bidding record label war, had their debut album produced by Chris Thomas<\/strong> (famous for his work with The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Sex Pistols, Roxy Music, Pete Townshened<\/strong>, among others), and was initially signed by Elton John<\/strong>‘s management company. <\/p>\n

During a Feb. 2013 television appearance on the “Chelsea Lately” show in UK, which happened to be guest-hosted by Dave Grohl<\/strong>, Sir Elton said of The Strypes, “They have a knowledge of R&B and blues at 16 years of age that I have only amassed in my 65 years. They’re just like a breath of fresh air.”<\/em><\/p>\n

I wish I knew about them before Saturday – I could have seen in San Francisco for only $12!<\/p>\n

Anyways, here’s three great versions of LOUIE LOUIE by the Strypes, captured live within the past 7 days – the final stops of their recent American tour…<\/p>\n

Thursday, March 27th – Crocodille Cafe, Seattle, WA – LOUIE LOUIE<\/p>\n