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Louis Byron Niles[1] is an American radio personality, tour manager and executive director of the Oceanside International Film Festival.
Lou Niles | |
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| Born | Louis Byron Niles |
| Nationality | American |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
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| Notable work | Oceanside International Film Festival |
| Spouse |
Carly Starr Brullo (m. 1998) |
Niles graduated from Coronado High School in 1985. He studied political science and transferred to St. John's University after attending San Diego City College and San Diego Mesa College.[2] While living in Venice, Los Angeles, he married Carly Starr Brullo in 1998 after they met working at a radio station together.[1] Niles has been a resident of Oceanside, California, since 2003.[3]
From 1990 to 1996, Niles hosted 91X's Loudspeaker show, succeeding Marco Collins.[4][5][6] He was a guest presenter at the San Diego Music Awards in 1992.[7] Niles was one of the first to airplay demo tapes from Jewel, Blink-182, P.O.D. and Steve Poltz.[2][4] He was Poltz's tour manager and did a national tour with Lucy’s Fur Coat.[8]
In 1996, Niles relocated to Los Angeles to manage band labels.[9][3] After returning to San Diego County, California, Niles and Brullo started Love Machine Films and he began a web series called In Your Neighborhood with Lou Niles.[4] They founded the Oceanside International Film Festival in 2009 where Niles is executive director.[10]
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