Lou Abbott: Home
Welcome to Lou Abbott's website! Life goes on at the Hard Rock with Dale, Johnny, Matt, Tom, Jesse Jones and Scott Whitney. Jim Allen keeps things interesting for us and we are still mourning the loss of our friend and musical Boss, Clarence Clemons. I will always cherish his visits to sit and play with us. When he said my playing was "Solid as a rock, all night long," I needed no further authority.
We also can't forget Clara, Cyril, Joel, Francis, Christian, and Mario holding down the bar and tables. Lee has taken the reins from Rod as the GM and my look-alike brother, Dave, is a constant smiling presence from F&B. Sally, Clarice, and Antonionette have all departed at the door, so stay tuned for new faces there. And last, but not least, the regulars who come in to see us, spend birthdays each year with us, and keep our life interesting with requests.
Piano Bob and I are going back to The Big Easy on Hollywood Boulevard after the football season ends. Seems the place is Buffalo Bills Central in South Florida, and they were going crazy until the team lost 4 games in a row. We are starting back in mid-January and the day is Sunday, 1-5 in the afternoon.
I have been subbing with Pete Francis' great Latin big band at MDC Wolfson and missed the Blain Jazz Festival this year. All my best to the whole group out West, led by artistic director extraordinaire Ted DeCorso.
Recording is underway with Chris Rodriguez so stayed tuned.
All my love to Paola and our family around the world. If you know us personally, you know that there is big news!. I update regularly and would appreciate hearing from you.
Check out my calendar for upcoming events and a special welcome to my students at Barry University and Broward College!
I am with Dale Powers, Johnny O., Matt Bonelli, Tom Roberts and Jesse Jones, Jr. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights in the Council Oak Lounge. John Michalack is blowing away the place this month for Jesse.
Directions: Enter the front of the Casino by the Valet, make an immediate right and we are at the first curve. If you see an outfit of Prince's on the wall or get to the Food Court area, you went too far. The Council Oak Lounge precedes the Council Oak restaurant.
I recently released a Blues/Swing Dance CD called "Big Beat Blues" with Piano Bob's 88s. Check out the "News" section of this webpage to see what parts of the world have bought our music. You can listen to and purchase it at: CD baby or just click on "CD Baby" in the Links section of this webpage.
We also are featuring some video of a concert in Hollywood on YouTube. Check the "Links" section to find it. Check out my Facebook page for some original songs and day-to-day updates.
I am on Mike Suman's great CD called "Something Old, Something New..." that is also available on CD Baby.
Some other recordings to check out: I am playing percussion on Susan Werner's first record and she was kind enough to call me an "arranger" as well.
I am playing drums on two of Heath Allen's recordings: "Post Hip" and "Song of the Griot."
I play drums and percussion on Fred Small's record "I Will Stand Fast," with Howard Levy, Mary Chapin Carpenter and producer Michael Aharon.
Also, Jeff Prine's new CD, "Currents" features my double drumming on his Allman Brothers-inspired song "Next Stop Fulton Street."
