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Forget Jerseys — Lululemon’s NFL Collection Is the Fashion-Forward Way to Show Team Pride
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Promotion surprise chez Lulu pour Halloween : -20% sur l'impression à la demande en utilisant le code GHOSTWRITER20 lors de la commande ! Et ça tombe bien, car je viens justement de mettre à jour #SansCœur (livre de règles et Bréviaire du Revenant) en version 1.2 🙂 https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/julienpirou
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RONG KONG KOMA + LÙLÙ
Pop-Colère + Power-Pop Bliss01.11.2025 | 21:00 Uhr
Eintritt 14 € / Ermäßigter Eintritt 12 €Vorverkauf: https://rausgegangen.de/events/rong-kong-koma-lulu-0
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Verspielt und tanzbar, punkig und hart zugleich. Die fluffige Instrumentierung erzeugt eine durchweg positive Grundstimmung, während der kratzige Gesang von Sänger und Multiinstrumentalist Sebastian Kiefer RONG KONG KOMA erdet und die Band meilenweit vom Mainstream rückt.So entstand ein erstes Album, das mühelos mit den Polaritäten des Lebens spielt. Eine Band, auf deren Konzerten Raum entsteht für Wildes und Zärtliches gleichermaßen. Songs, die beim ersten Zuhören durch Einfachheit bestechen, bei genauerem Hinhören jedoch ungeahnte Komplexität und Dynamik entwickeln. Jeder Song klingt wie mitten aus dem Leben gegriffen, als wären sie Narben und jeder Ton ein selbst erlebter und nur halb überwundener Schmerz.
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LÙLÙ
Power pop [Lyon/Marseille]
„Liebeslieder für unruhige Herzen und Glam-Rock-Juwelen für Träumer. “
Die Allianz Rhône/Bouches du Rhône präsentiert LÙLÙ (ausgesprochen „Loulou“), eine brandneue „Supergroup“ aus Mitgliedern bekannter Bands der Musikszene von Lyon und Marseille (AVIONS, Irnini Mons, Egdar Suit, Pogy et les Kéfars).LÙLÙ lässt sich sowohl von der aktuellen Power-Pop-Szene (Alvilda, Sheer Mag) als auch von der der 70er Jahre beeinflussen und erlaubt sich Ausflüge in den skandinavischen Punkrock (Masshysteri, Teini-Pää) oder der Hardcore-Szene (Chubby and the Gang, OFF!), während sie gleichzeitig einen Blick auf den italienischen Pop der 60er Jahre, die Girlgroups von Motown oder den Pop des Brill Building (Lesley Gore, The Chiffons) wirft
und so die Wissenschaft des Hits mit zeitlosen Emotionen verbindet.
Bandcamp: https://allocestlulu.bandcamp.com/album/l-l#slowclub #ineinerwocheimclub #rongkongkoma #lulu #freiburg #konzert
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RONG KONG KOMA + LÙLÙ
Pop-Colère + Power-Pop Bliss01.11.2025 | 21:00 Uhr
Eintritt 14 € / Ermäßigter Eintritt 12 €Vorverkauf: https://rausgegangen.de/events/rong-kong-koma-lulu-0
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Verspielt und tanzbar, punkig und hart zugleich. Die fluffige Instrumentierung erzeugt eine durchweg positive Grundstimmung, während der kratzige Gesang von Sänger und Multiinstrumentalist Sebastian Kiefer RONG KONG KOMA erdet und die Band meilenweit vom Mainstream rückt.So entstand ein erstes Album, das mühelos mit den Polaritäten des Lebens spielt. Eine Band, auf deren Konzerten Raum entsteht für Wildes und Zärtliches gleichermaßen. Songs, die beim ersten Zuhören durch Einfachheit bestechen, bei genauerem Hinhören jedoch ungeahnte Komplexität und Dynamik entwickeln. Jeder Song klingt wie mitten aus dem Leben gegriffen, als wären sie Narben und jeder Ton ein selbst erlebter und nur halb überwundener Schmerz.
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LÙLÙ
Power pop [Lyon/Marseille]
„Liebeslieder für unruhige Herzen und Glam-Rock-Juwelen für Träumer. “
Die Allianz Rhône/Bouches du Rhône präsentiert LÙLÙ (ausgesprochen „Loulou“), eine brandneue „Supergroup“ aus Mitgliedern bekannter Bands der Musikszene von Lyon und Marseille (AVIONS, Irnini Mons, Egdar Suit, Pogy et les Kéfars).LÙLÙ lässt sich sowohl von der aktuellen Power-Pop-Szene (Alvilda, Sheer Mag) als auch von der der 70er Jahre beeinflussen und erlaubt sich Ausflüge in den skandinavischen Punkrock (Masshysteri, Teini-Pää) oder der Hardcore-Szene (Chubby and the Gang, OFF!), während sie gleichzeitig einen Blick auf den italienischen Pop der 60er Jahre, die Girlgroups von Motown oder den Pop des Brill Building (Lesley Gore, The Chiffons) wirft
und so die Wissenschaft des Hits mit zeitlosen Emotionen verbindet.
Bandcamp: https://allocestlulu.bandcamp.com/album/l-l#slowclub #ineinerwocheimclub #rongkongkoma #lulu #freiburg #konzert
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Billy Magnussen & Lulu Wilson Set For Joe Lynch’s Horror Comedy ’Buzzkill’ As The Veterans & Anonymous Content Join Forces On AFM Sales Launch
#Casting #Festivals #News #ACIndependent #AnonymousContent #BillyMagnussen #Buzzkill #LuluWilson #TheVeteranshttps://deadline.com/2025/10/billy-magnussen-lulu-wilson-joe-lynch-buzzkill-afm-1236595195/
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Billy Magnussen & Lulu Wilson Set For Joe Lynch’s Horror Comedy ’Buzzkill’ As The Veterans & Anonymous Content Join Forces On AFM Sales Launch
#Casting #Festivals #News #ACIndependent #AnonymousContent #BillyMagnussen #Buzzkill #LuluWilson #TheVeteranshttps://deadline.com/2025/10/billy-magnussen-lulu-wilson-joe-lynch-buzzkill-afm-1236595195/
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Billy Magnussen & Lulu Wilson Set For Joe Lynch’s Horror Comedy ’Buzzkill’ As The Veterans & Anonymous Content Join Forces On AFM Sales Launch
#Casting #Festivals #News #ACIndependent #AnonymousContent #BillyMagnussen #Buzzkill #LuluWilson #TheVeteranshttps://deadline.com/2025/10/billy-magnussen-lulu-wilson-joe-lynch-buzzkill-afm-1236595195/
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Billy Magnussen & Lulu Wilson Set For Joe Lynch’s Horror Comedy ’Buzzkill’ As The Veterans & Anonymous Content Join Forces On AFM Sales Launch
#Casting #Festivals #News #ACIndependent #AnonymousContent #BillyMagnussen #Buzzkill #LuluWilson #TheVeteranshttps://deadline.com/2025/10/billy-magnussen-lulu-wilson-joe-lynch-buzzkill-afm-1236595195/
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Explore the Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly Anime Debuting April 2026
The original magical girl series Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly finally revealed fresh information. The team posted a teaser trailer, new artwork, an official website, and social media channels. Fans can now see the main staff, the main cast, and the visual style that will define the show....
#Crunchyroll #MagicalGirls #MagicalSistersLuluttoLilly #StudioPierrot
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Explore the Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly Anime Debuting April 2026
The original magical girl series Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly finally revealed fresh information. The team posted a teaser trailer, new artwork, an official website, and social media channels. Fans can now see the main staff, the main cast, and the visual style that will define the show....
#Crunchyroll #MagicalGirls #MagicalSistersLuluttoLilly #StudioPierrot
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Wayne Brady And Lulu Set For London Concert Of ‘To Sir, With Love’ Musical
Five-time Emmy winner Wayne Brady and Scottish pop singer Lulu will perform two concert stagings of To Sir,…
#London #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Britain #GreatBritain #london #Lulu #ToSirWithLove #WayneBrady #WestEnd
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Wayne Brady And Lulu To Perform London Concerts Of New ‘To Sir, With Love’ Stage Musical
#News #Lulu #ToSirWithLove #WayneBrady #WestEndhttps://deadline.com/2025/09/wayne-brady-lulu-to-sir-with-love-london-1236505740/
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Wayne Brady And Lulu To Perform London Concerts Of New ‘To Sir, With Love’ Stage Musical
#News #Lulu #ToSirWithLove #WayneBrady #WestEndhttps://deadline.com/2025/09/wayne-brady-lulu-to-sir-with-love-london-1236505740/
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Wayne Brady And Lulu To Perform London Concerts Of New ‘To Sir, With Love’ Stage Musical
#News #Lulu #ToSirWithLove #WayneBrady #WestEndhttps://deadline.com/2025/09/wayne-brady-lulu-to-sir-with-love-london-1236505740/
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Wayne Brady And Lulu To Perform London Concerts Of New ‘To Sir, With Love’ Stage Musical
#News #Lulu #ToSirWithLove #WayneBrady #WestEndhttps://deadline.com/2025/09/wayne-brady-lulu-to-sir-with-love-london-1236505740/
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(2/2) When LULUC #emissions are included, #CellularAgriculture has lower climate impacts than conventional production even with average energy sources: doi.org/10.1016/j.sc... #landuse
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25 YEARS GONE: REMEMBERING LULU’S ROADHOUSE
It’s been 25 years since the final notes faded from Lulu’s Roadhouse, but for those who danced, sang, and lived through its heyday, the memories remain as vivid as ever. Once hailed as the world’s largest nightclub bar, Lulu’s wasn’t just a music venue—it was a rite of passage, a community hub and a temple to rock ‘n’ roll in the heart of Kitchener.
Opened in April 1984 by Toronto entrepreneur Karl Magid, Lulu’s transformed a former Kmart at 4263 King St. E., Kitchener into a 75,000-square-foot music venue. With a Guinness World Record-holding 340-foot bar and a capacity of 3,000, it quickly became a magnet for music lovers across Ontario.
From Chuck Berry to The Ramones, Lulu’s hosted a staggering range of acts, often well past their commercial prime but still capable of electrifying a crowd. Lulu’s featured a dance floor big enough to hold thousands and some idiosyncratic touches like “balloon girls” who sold balloons with meanings based on their colours—among others, red meant a woman who wanted to dance; blue was for men looking to show women a fun time; yellow meant shy; and purple simply meant horny.
Lulu’s played host to Canadian icons like Kim Mitchell, David Wilcox, Trooper and Colin James, as well as international legends and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers such as James Brown, Alice Cooper and The Everly Brothers. The venue’s eclectic bookings meant you could see Conway Twitty one week and Motörhead the next.
Behind the scenes, figures like Rob Cressman of Major Talent Agency worked tirelessly to bring big names to town, often booking regional tours to make Lulu’s a viable stop. Artists were paid in cash, and trust was everything—Del Shannon once asked Cressman to hold onto $30,000 until his next visit.
The venue’s charm wasn’t just in its headliners. The house band, featuring guitarist Peter Paladino, was a major draw, touring other cities and even traveling in their own bus. For many, the house band was the best show in town.
Bill Wiley, a DJ from FM 108 and frequent MC at Lulu’s, conducted over 350 interviews with artists during his time there. Though many of his recordings were tragically stolen 15 years ago, he fondly recalls his interview with James Brown as a career highlight. Among his favourite performances were Sam and Dave, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, and The Crystals. Wiley remembers Dee Dee Kenniebrew of The Crystals taking a particular liking to him—a memory that still brings a smile.
Even chaos had its place. One night, during a Motörhead and Black Sabbath double bill, the crowd erupted into moshing and stage diving—not something you’d expect to see at a suburban night club. Between sets, a scuffle broke out, adding to the night’s wild lore.
Despite its popularity, Lulu’s could not escape the pressures of changing times. Ownership changes, economic downturns, and evolving musical tastes led to its bankruptcy in 1992. Though it was revived and continued to host major acts into the late ’90s, the club closed for good on April 8, 2000.
Angie Hill—now a popular DJ on Bounce 99.5 FM— was a host at Lulu’s in the late 1990’s until it closed in 2000. She remembers the people she worked with as a family and cherishes the lifelong friendships she made while working there. She remembers how she and other staff would “eat our shitty chicken fingers together … and make a plan of attack for the night.”
Kenny Hollis, who also worked as a host for many years at Lulu’s, reportedly had some of his ashes scattered on former site of Lulu’s.
Mike Harvey, who worked as the Lighting Director from 1993 to 1998, said working at Lulu’s was like being paid to work at a party.
“There will never, ever, be another place like it,” he said.
“The place was just magical, eh,” Robbie Hain, the former house manager, said.
Hain is also working on a book about Lulu’s.
Today, Lulu’s lives on in the hearts of those who experienced it. Ask any regular to name their favorite show, and you will likely get a wistful smile and a list too long to finish. Whether it was George Thorogood playing to an over-capacity crowd, James Brown for $2 on a Tuesday, or Stompin’ Tom Connors fuming over a canceled gig, every night at Lulu’s was a story waiting to be told.
And 25 years later, those stories still echo—loud, proud and unforgettable.
#chuckBerry #FionaMcAlister #georgeThorogood #guinnessWorldRecord #jamesBrown #karlMagid #localHistory #localMusic #localVenue #luluSRoadhouse #Ontario #theRamones #Toronto #torontoEntrepreneur
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25 YEARS GONE: REMEMBERING LULU’S ROADHOUSE
It’s been 25 years since the final notes faded from Lulu’s Roadhouse, but for those who danced, sang, and lived through its heyday, the memories remain as vivid as ever. Once hailed as the world’s largest nightclub bar, Lulu’s wasn’t just a music venue—it was a rite of passage, a community hub and a temple to rock ‘n’ roll in the heart of Kitchener.
Opened in April 1984 by Toronto entrepreneur Karl Magid, Lulu’s transformed a former Kmart at 4263 King St. E., Kitchener into a 75,000-square-foot music venue. With a Guinness World Record-holding 340-foot bar and a capacity of 3,000, it quickly became a magnet for music lovers across Ontario.
From Chuck Berry to The Ramones, Lulu’s hosted a staggering range of acts, often well past their commercial prime but still capable of electrifying a crowd. Lulu’s featured a dance floor big enough to hold thousands and some idiosyncratic touches like “balloon girls” who sold balloons with meanings based on their colours—among others, red meant a woman who wanted to dance; blue was for men looking to show women a fun time; yellow meant shy; and purple simply meant horny.
Lulu’s played host to Canadian icons like Kim Mitchell, David Wilcox, Trooper and Colin James, as well as international legends and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers such as James Brown, Alice Cooper and The Everly Brothers. The venue’s eclectic bookings meant you could see Conway Twitty one week and Motörhead the next.
Behind the scenes, figures like Rob Cressman of Major Talent Agency worked tirelessly to bring big names to town, often booking regional tours to make Lulu’s a viable stop. Artists were paid in cash, and trust was everything—Del Shannon once asked Cressman to hold onto $30,000 until his next visit.
The venue’s charm wasn’t just in its headliners. The house band, featuring guitarist Peter Paladino, was a major draw, touring other cities and even traveling in their own bus. For many, the house band was the best show in town.
Bill Wiley, a DJ from FM 108 and frequent MC at Lulu’s, conducted over 350 interviews with artists during his time there. Though many of his recordings were tragically stolen 15 years ago, he fondly recalls his interview with James Brown as a career highlight. Among his favourite performances were Sam and Dave, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, and The Crystals. Wiley remembers Dee Dee Kenniebrew of The Crystals taking a particular liking to him—a memory that still brings a smile.
Even chaos had its place. One night, during a Motörhead and Black Sabbath double bill, the crowd erupted into moshing and stage diving—not something you’d expect to see at a suburban night club. Between sets, a scuffle broke out, adding to the night’s wild lore.
Despite its popularity, Lulu’s could not escape the pressures of changing times. Ownership changes, economic downturns, and evolving musical tastes led to its bankruptcy in 1992. Though it was revived and continued to host major acts into the late ’90s, the club closed for good on April 8, 2000.
Angie Hill—now a popular DJ on Bounce 99.5 FM— was a host at Lulu’s in the late 1990’s until it closed in 2000. She remembers the people she worked with as a family and cherishes the lifelong friendships she made while working there. She remembers how she and other staff would “eat our shitty chicken fingers together … and make a plan of attack for the night.”
Kenny Hollis, who also worked as a host for many years at Lulu’s, reportedly had some of his ashes scattered on former site of Lulu’s.
Mike Harvey, who worked as the Lighting Director from 1993 to 1998, said working at Lulu’s was like being paid to work at a party.
“There will never, ever, be another place like it,” he said.
“The place was just magical, eh,” Robbie Hain, the former house manager, said.
Hain is also working on a book about Lulu’s.
Today, Lulu’s lives on in the hearts of those who experienced it. Ask any regular to name their favorite show, and you will likely get a wistful smile and a list too long to finish. Whether it was George Thorogood playing to an over-capacity crowd, James Brown for $2 on a Tuesday, or Stompin’ Tom Connors fuming over a canceled gig, every night at Lulu’s was a story waiting to be told.
And 25 years later, those stories still echo—loud, proud and unforgettable.
#chuckBerry #FionaMcAlister #georgeThorogood #guinnessWorldRecord #jamesBrown #karlMagid #localHistory #localMusic #localVenue #luluSRoadhouse #Ontario #theRamones #Toronto #torontoEntrepreneur
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25 YEARS GONE: REMEMBERING LULU’S ROADHOUSE
It’s been 25 years since the final notes faded from Lulu’s Roadhouse, but for those who danced, sang, and lived through its heyday, the memories remain as vivid as ever. Once hailed as the world’s largest nightclub bar, Lulu’s wasn’t just a music venue—it was a rite of passage, a community hub and a temple to rock ‘n’ roll in the heart of Kitchener.
Opened in April 1984 by Toronto entrepreneur Karl Magid, Lulu’s transformed a former Kmart at 4263 King St. E., Kitchener into a 75,000-square-foot music venue. With a Guinness World Record-holding 340-foot bar and a capacity of 3,000, it quickly became a magnet for music lovers across Ontario.
From Chuck Berry to The Ramones, Lulu’s hosted a staggering range of acts, often well past their commercial prime but still capable of electrifying a crowd. Lulu’s featured a dance floor big enough to hold thousands and some idiosyncratic touches like “balloon girls” who sold balloons with meanings based on their colours—among others, red meant a woman who wanted to dance; blue was for men looking to show women a fun time; yellow meant shy; and purple simply meant horny.
Lulu’s played host to Canadian icons like Kim Mitchell, David Wilcox, Trooper and Colin James, as well as international legends and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers such as James Brown, Alice Cooper and The Everly Brothers. The venue’s eclectic bookings meant you could see Conway Twitty one week and Motörhead the next.
Behind the scenes, figures like Rob Cressman of Major Talent Agency worked tirelessly to bring big names to town, often booking regional tours to make Lulu’s a viable stop. Artists were paid in cash, and trust was everything—Del Shannon once asked Cressman to hold onto $30,000 until his next visit.
The venue’s charm wasn’t just in its headliners. The house band, featuring guitarist Peter Paladino, was a major draw, touring other cities and even traveling in their own bus. For many, the house band was the best show in town.
Bill Wiley, a DJ from FM 108 and frequent MC at Lulu’s, conducted over 350 interviews with artists during his time there. Though many of his recordings were tragically stolen 15 years ago, he fondly recalls his interview with James Brown as a career highlight. Among his favourite performances were Sam and Dave, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, and The Crystals. Wiley remembers Dee Dee Kenniebrew of The Crystals taking a particular liking to him—a memory that still brings a smile.
Even chaos had its place. One night, during a Motörhead and Black Sabbath double bill, the crowd erupted into moshing and stage diving—not something you’d expect to see at a suburban night club. Between sets, a scuffle broke out, adding to the night’s wild lore.
Despite its popularity, Lulu’s could not escape the pressures of changing times. Ownership changes, economic downturns, and evolving musical tastes led to its bankruptcy in 1992. Though it was revived and continued to host major acts into the late ’90s, the club closed for good on April 8, 2000.
Angie Hill—now a popular DJ on Bounce 99.5 FM— was a host at Lulu’s in the late 1990’s until it closed in 2000. She remembers the people she worked with as a family and cherishes the lifelong friendships she made while working there. She remembers how she and other staff would “eat our shitty chicken fingers together … and make a plan of attack for the night.”
Kenny Hollis, who also worked as a host for many years at Lulu’s, reportedly had some of his ashes scattered on former site of Lulu’s.
Mike Harvey, who worked as the Lighting Director from 1993 to 1998, said working at Lulu’s was like being paid to work at a party.
“There will never, ever, be another place like it,” he said.
“The place was just magical, eh,” Robbie Hain, the former house manager, said.
Hain is also working on a book about Lulu’s.
Today, Lulu’s lives on in the hearts of those who experienced it. Ask any regular to name their favorite show, and you will likely get a wistful smile and a list too long to finish. Whether it was George Thorogood playing to an over-capacity crowd, James Brown for $2 on a Tuesday, or Stompin’ Tom Connors fuming over a canceled gig, every night at Lulu’s was a story waiting to be told.
And 25 years later, those stories still echo—loud, proud and unforgettable.
#chuckBerry #FionaMcAlister #georgeThorogood #guinnessWorldRecord #jamesBrown #karlMagid #localHistory #localMusic #localVenue #luluSRoadhouse #Ontario #theRamones #Toronto #torontoEntrepreneur
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25 YEARS GONE: REMEMBERING LULU’S ROADHOUSE
It’s been 25 years since the final notes faded from Lulu’s Roadhouse, but for those who danced, sang, and lived through its heyday, the memories remain as vivid as ever. Once hailed as the world’s largest nightclub bar, Lulu’s wasn’t just a music venue—it was a rite of passage, a community hub and a temple to rock ‘n’ roll in the heart of Kitchener.
Opened in April 1984 by Toronto entrepreneur Karl Magid, Lulu’s transformed a former Kmart at 4263 King St. E., Kitchener into a 75,000-square-foot music venue. With a Guinness World Record-holding 340-foot bar and a capacity of 3,000, it quickly became a magnet for music lovers across Ontario.
From Chuck Berry to The Ramones, Lulu’s hosted a staggering range of acts, often well past their commercial prime but still capable of electrifying a crowd. Lulu’s featured a dance floor big enough to hold thousands and some idiosyncratic touches like “balloon girls” who sold balloons with meanings based on their colours—among others, red meant a woman who wanted to dance; blue was for men looking to show women a fun time; yellow meant shy; and purple simply meant horny.
Lulu’s played host to Canadian icons like Kim Mitchell, David Wilcox, Trooper and Colin James, as well as international legends and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers such as James Brown, Alice Cooper and The Everly Brothers. The venue’s eclectic bookings meant you could see Conway Twitty one week and Motörhead the next.
Behind the scenes, figures like Rob Cressman of Major Talent Agency worked tirelessly to bring big names to town, often booking regional tours to make Lulu’s a viable stop. Artists were paid in cash, and trust was everything—Del Shannon once asked Cressman to hold onto $30,000 until his next visit.
The venue’s charm wasn’t just in its headliners. The house band, featuring guitarist Peter Paladino, was a major draw, touring other cities and even traveling in their own bus. For many, the house band was the best show in town.
Bill Wiley, a DJ from FM 108 and frequent MC at Lulu’s, conducted over 350 interviews with artists during his time there. Though many of his recordings were tragically stolen 15 years ago, he fondly recalls his interview with James Brown as a career highlight. Among his favourite performances were Sam and Dave, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, and The Crystals. Wiley remembers Dee Dee Kenniebrew of The Crystals taking a particular liking to him—a memory that still brings a smile.
Even chaos had its place. One night, during a Motörhead and Black Sabbath double bill, the crowd erupted into moshing and stage diving—not something you’d expect to see at a suburban night club. Between sets, a scuffle broke out, adding to the night’s wild lore.
Despite its popularity, Lulu’s could not escape the pressures of changing times. Ownership changes, economic downturns, and evolving musical tastes led to its bankruptcy in 1992. Though it was revived and continued to host major acts into the late ’90s, the club closed for good on April 8, 2000.
Angie Hill—now a popular DJ on Bounce 99.5 FM— was a host at Lulu’s in the late 1990’s until it closed in 2000. She remembers the people she worked with as a family and cherishes the lifelong friendships she made while working there. She remembers how she and other staff would “eat our shitty chicken fingers together … and make a plan of attack for the night.”
Kenny Hollis, who also worked as a host for many years at Lulu’s, reportedly had some of his ashes scattered on former site of Lulu’s.
Mike Harvey, who worked as the Lighting Director from 1993 to 1998, said working at Lulu’s was like being paid to work at a party.
“There will never, ever, be another place like it,” he said.
“The place was just magical, eh,” Robbie Hain, the former house manager, said.
Hain is also working on a book about Lulu’s.
Today, Lulu’s lives on in the hearts of those who experienced it. Ask any regular to name their favorite show, and you will likely get a wistful smile and a list too long to finish. Whether it was George Thorogood playing to an over-capacity crowd, James Brown for $2 on a Tuesday, or Stompin’ Tom Connors fuming over a canceled gig, every night at Lulu’s was a story waiting to be told.
And 25 years later, those stories still echo—loud, proud and unforgettable.
#chuckBerry #FionaMcAlister #georgeThorogood #guinnessWorldRecord #jamesBrown #karlMagid #localHistory #localMusic #localVenue #luluSRoadhouse #Ontario #theRamones #Toronto #torontoEntrepreneur
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25 YEARS GONE: REMEMBERING LULU’S ROADHOUSE
It’s been 25 years since the final notes faded from Lulu’s Roadhouse, but for those who danced, sang, and lived through its heyday, the memories remain as vivid as ever. Once hailed as the world’s largest nightclub bar, Lulu’s wasn’t just a music venue—it was a rite of passage, a community hub and a temple to rock ‘n’ roll in the heart of Kitchener.
Opened in April 1984 by Toronto entrepreneur Karl Magid, Lulu’s transformed a former Kmart at 4263 King St. E., Kitchener into a 75,000-square-foot music venue. With a Guinness World Record-holding 340-foot bar and a capacity of 3,000, it quickly became a magnet for music lovers across Ontario.
From Chuck Berry to The Ramones, Lulu’s hosted a staggering range of acts, often well past their commercial prime but still capable of electrifying a crowd. Lulu’s featured a dance floor big enough to hold thousands and some idiosyncratic touches like “balloon girls” who sold balloons with meanings based on their colours—among others, red meant a woman who wanted to dance; blue was for men looking to show women a fun time; yellow meant shy; and purple simply meant horny.
Lulu’s played host to Canadian icons like Kim Mitchell, David Wilcox, Trooper and Colin James, as well as international legends and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers such as James Brown, Alice Cooper and The Everly Brothers. The venue’s eclectic bookings meant you could see Conway Twitty one week and Motörhead the next.
Behind the scenes, figures like Rob Cressman of Major Talent Agency worked tirelessly to bring big names to town, often booking regional tours to make Lulu’s a viable stop. Artists were paid in cash, and trust was everything—Del Shannon once asked Cressman to hold onto $30,000 until his next visit.
The venue’s charm wasn’t just in its headliners. The house band, featuring guitarist Peter Paladino, was a major draw, touring other cities and even traveling in their own bus. For many, the house band was the best show in town.
Bill Wiley, a DJ from FM 108 and frequent MC at Lulu’s, conducted over 350 interviews with artists during his time there. Though many of his recordings were tragically stolen 15 years ago, he fondly recalls his interview with James Brown as a career highlight. Among his favourite performances were Sam and Dave, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, and The Crystals. Wiley remembers Dee Dee Kenniebrew of The Crystals taking a particular liking to him—a memory that still brings a smile.
Even chaos had its place. One night, during a Motörhead and Black Sabbath double bill, the crowd erupted into moshing and stage diving—not something you’d expect to see at a suburban night club. Between sets, a scuffle broke out, adding to the night’s wild lore.
Despite its popularity, Lulu’s could not escape the pressures of changing times. Ownership changes, economic downturns, and evolving musical tastes led to its bankruptcy in 1992. Though it was revived and continued to host major acts into the late ’90s, the club closed for good on April 8, 2000.
Angie Hill—now a popular DJ on Bounce 99.5 FM— was a host at Lulu’s in the late 1990’s until it closed in 2000. She remembers the people she worked with as a family and cherishes the lifelong friendships she made while working there. She remembers how she and other staff would “eat our shitty chicken fingers together … and make a plan of attack for the night.”
Kenny Hollis, who also worked as a host for many years at Lulu’s, reportedly had some of his ashes scattered on former site of Lulu’s.
Mike Harvey, who worked as the Lighting Director from 1993 to 1998, said working at Lulu’s was like being paid to work at a party.
“There will never, ever, be another place like it,” he said.
“The place was just magical, eh,” Robbie Hain, the former house manager, said.
Hain is also working on a book about Lulu’s.
Today, Lulu’s lives on in the hearts of those who experienced it. Ask any regular to name their favorite show, and you will likely get a wistful smile and a list too long to finish. Whether it was George Thorogood playing to an over-capacity crowd, James Brown for $2 on a Tuesday, or Stompin’ Tom Connors fuming over a canceled gig, every night at Lulu’s was a story waiting to be told.
And 25 years later, those stories still echo—loud, proud and unforgettable.
#chuckBerry #FionaMcAlister #georgeThorogood #guinnessWorldRecord #jamesBrown #karlMagid #localHistory #localMusic #localVenue #luluSRoadhouse #Ontario #theRamones #Toronto #torontoEntrepreneur
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JPMorgan downgraded Lululemon to 'Neutral' and slashed its target price, citing slowing growth in China and rising inventory-driven promotions in the U.S.
#YonhapInfomax #JPMorgan #Lululemon #ChinaGrowth #TargetPrice #Inventory #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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Flesh for Lulu, Long Live The New Flesh, 1987 on Beggars Banquet / Capitol
Third full-length album from Brixton London post-punks Nick Marsh, James Mitchell, Rocco Barker, Derek “Del Boy” Greening, and Kevin Mills—and their first on Beggars Banquet/Capitol. (Capitol in the US, Beggars Banquet in the UK).
The lead single “I Go Crazy” was featured in the film Some Kind of Wonderful and became a minor hit.
This LP was followed by Plastic Fantastic which was their last album with this lineup.
My copy via VInyl Destination in Lowell, MA
#1980s #1987 #BeggarsBanquet #Capitol #DerekGreening #FleshForLulu #JamesMitchell #KevinMills #LowellMA #NickMarsh #PostPunk #RoccoBarker #vinyl #VinylDestination #vinylcollection #vinylfinds
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Analyzing the Lululemon v. Costco Dupe Suit
Guest blog post by Profs. Sarah Fackrell & Alexandra J. Roberts https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2025/07/analyzing-the-lululemon-v-costco-dupe-suit-guest-blog-post.htm #trademark #design #tradedress -
Analyzing the Lululemon v. Costco Dupe Suit
Guest blog post by Profs. Sarah Fackrell & Alexandra J. Roberts https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2025/07/analyzing-the-lululemon-v-costco-dupe-suit-guest-blog-post.htm #trademark #design #tradedress -
Analyzing the Lululemon v. Costco Dupe Suit
Guest blog post by Profs. Sarah Fackrell & Alexandra J. Roberts https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2025/07/analyzing-the-lululemon-v-costco-dupe-suit-guest-blog-post.htm #trademark #design #tradedress -
Analyzing the Lululemon v. Costco Dupe Suit
Guest blog post by Profs. Sarah Fackrell & Alexandra J. Roberts https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2025/07/analyzing-the-lululemon-v-costco-dupe-suit-guest-blog-post.htm #trademark #design #tradedress -
Analyzing the Lululemon v. Costco Dupe Suit
Guest blog post by Profs. Sarah Fackrell & Alexandra J. Roberts https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2025/07/analyzing-the-lululemon-v-costco-dupe-suit-guest-blog-post.htm #trademark #design #tradedress -
Flesh for Lulu, Plastic Fantastic, 1989 on Capitol / Beggar’s Banquet
This was the fourth studio LP from Flesh for Lulu, and the second on Beggar’s Banquet (in the UK) and Capitol (in the US). “Decline and Fall” from this LP was a hit on the “modern rock tracks” charts.
It would also be their last studio LP. (Gigantic was later released under the Flesh for Lulu name but was really a different band).
My copy via Vinyl Destination in Lowell MA.
#1980s #1989 #BeggarsBanquet #Capitol #FleshForLulu #LowellMA #vinyl #VinylDestination #vinylcollection #vinylfinds
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Just arrived from LuLu - Kosmos 68 the Classic Traveller setting based on Soviet sci-fi.
Love that they used the old Little Black Book format.
#TTRPG #Traveller #ClassicTraveller #Kosmos68