I cannot count how many times I’ve heard the phrase “Eric, you’re going to have to finish that LOUIE LOUIE film.” Frankly, I’m getting tired of hearing this, and if all the…
More on Dirk Dirksen
Here’s details on the official Dirk Dirksen memorial: Dirk Dirksen, the beloved and often despised “Pope of Punk” requests, no, DEMANDS, your attendance at his memorial Saturday December 2, 2006 at 11am…
RIP: Dirk Dirksen, San Francisco music promoter
The LOUIE REPORT just lost another great ally. Dirk Dirksen, San Francisco’s own “pope of punk” has passed away. Apparently, he died in his sleep Sunday night/Monday morning. Dirk was the most…
This Friday- Rock and Roll Lawyer radio show
This Friday, I’m going to be a guest on a special Rock and Roll Lawyer radio show that’s being broadcast from WPON-AM 1460 in Detroit, Michigan. It’s going to be a one…
Demi Moore does indeed sing LOUIE LOUIE for Bobby
Courtesy of Krista, a link from TMZ.com Demi Moore sings a version of the Richard Berry classic, “Louie Louie,” in former flame Emilio Estevez‘s highly anticipated political drama, “Bobby.” Not known for…
The CHEWY LOUIE dog bones
Dave Marsh just sent me a package of CHEWY LOUIE dog bones, which is a very cool product with a cool name. Here’s a photo of the product, accompanied by the amazing…
Dave Alvin and the Legacy of California Music
Dave Alvin has always been one of those guys that recognized the essence of “roots.” His music, both solo and collaborative, be it with The Blasters, the Pleasure Barons, the Knitters, and…
Random thoughts, or Dead Man Playing
There’s a saying that if you live every day as if it were your last, then eventually you will actually be proven correct. There is no permanence in life, as every living…
Jack Ely, original Kingsmen vocalist, to play North Carolina
Jack Ely, the original vocalist for the Kingsmen, who hasn’t done a show in ages, is performing at a special event in North Carolina next month. Here’s the word, direct from the…
RIP: Sandy West, drummer for Runaways
From Stretch Riedle, the uber-archivist of LOUIE recordings: Only slightly Louie Louie related but very worthy of mention: Sandy West, the drummer for the Runaways, has died of lung cancer. She was…