Louie Louie's Dueling Piano Bar

I think there weren't enough people here to really create that wild, hilariously ridiculous, no holds barred vibe that you're supposed to have at a dueling piano bar. I'm worried that this place wasn't full on a Friday night; hopefully that's not typical!

I think the talent here is pretty great... but they need to be playing to a poppin', packed, and drinking room. These dudes rock the guitar, bass, and drums in addition to the keys, and I think all 4 performers each played every instrument! I'm really impressed by that, but you can't have a hilarious improv show when there isn't enough good material coming your way. I do think these men did pretty well with what they had, however. Thankfully, there were a few perfect candidates in the crowd; a bachelor getting married the next morning, 2 drunk twenty-something ladies who were about to move to Florida, your "my college is the best ever and it's all I ever think about even though I'm like 47" rivals, and a lone woman in her fifties who had no shame. Like, a wouldn't get off the stage - inappropriately touched the pianists - took off her bra - why would you ever dance like that in public - kind of woman. I was scared of her. But she seemed nice. :)

Anyway, I just want Louie Louie's to be really awesome! They have the potential, we just need to get more people out there. Overall I had fun. I laughed, I felt really embarrassed for people (and that's the way it's supposed to be), I sang along, and I'll go back!

The place was fun. Problem was that the smoke was so thick it was hard to breath. Woman next to me smoked all night long.

I had a pretty good time here last Saturday! It was my B-day, but luckily I escaped the stage antics ha.

Things to know for those that have never gone before: This is NOT a clean show. Don't bring your gram-gram unless she loves screaming curse words and suggestive songs (hey, some of them do!) This is THE place to bring your friends celebrating ANYTHING if you want them dragged on stage and embarrassed. Try to get here early and snag a table, otherwise you are standing in the back which can get tiresome. The reason for all those extra napkins at your table is for you to write your song requests on and bring them up to the stage, with a big tip!!

Also yes, the drinks are weak, I ordered a Sweet Caroline which tasted like juice and nothing but juice. I stuck to beer and tequila shots and felt all right after that so no big deal breaker for me. It is LOUD. Really loud. Bad for your hearing levels of loud. As this was my first time I don't know names, but the older piano player with the hat and beard was my favorite, he was having a good ol' time and made sure everyone else was having one with him! As was the young guy who let the birthday girl feel him up while he was trying to show her how to dance to "Joy To The World", it was far too funny. Good times.  When the new guys showed up and brought out the guitars and new-ish songs however is when I called it a night, a bit too much ruckus for me (I sound old I know).

I am not a bar scene girl, but this is a fun event for all types... with a sense of humor. Overall a heck of a lot of fun.