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Monster Children, Chief & Pabst Take Over the DTLA Lobby

Last Thursday, our pals at Monster Children and Pabst came by to celebrate the art of Michael John with a live performance from the newly reunited Chief. Downtown LA artist Michael John had... More »
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Desert Nights With Anny Celsi, Susan James, and Brandon Mayer

Join us for a very special Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) edition of The Standard, Hollywood’s weekly Desert Nights! This week’s Desert Nights is held in conjunction with the... More »
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Cat Power's Secret DJ Set At mmhmmm

We weren’t going to mention it but… Listening to this song, just brings back too many great memories from last weekend! Last Saturday at The Standard, Hollywood’s new... More »
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Desert Nights with Husky, Races, and The Sister Ruby Band

Desert Nights at The Standard, Hollywood has already established itself as LA’s premier venue for modern folk music. You won’t want to miss it this week because this Wednesday, hands... More »
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Husky, Australia's Latest Musical Import

We’ve been watching the progress of the Melbourne based Husky for awhile. Last year, they won a contest to win a coveted spot on the line-up at Australia’s Push Over Festival, they... More »
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SUMMER JAMZ: Counting Down the Season's Hottest Tunes

In need of summer tunnage? Kiki is starting to feel a little less marvelous? Well we went through piles and piles of music for you and came up with our Top 10 Summer Albums & Singles. In no... More »
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André Saraiva's Music Festival at Sunset Beach

The indubitably dynamic Monsieur André Saraiva along with Encore! is hosting a music showcase tomorrow afternoon at Sunset Beach. Musical guests include Gazelle, the lovely Gus and Scout... More »
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Desert Nights with Justine Bennett, Shane Alexander, and Trevor Menear

Gather round, it’s time for another thrilling installment of The Standard, Hollywood’s Desert Nights, a celebration of modern Americana folk music. This Wednesday’s line-up is... More »
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SPOTIFIED: A Desert Nights Summer Playlist

Summer nights in Los Angeles are unique to anywhere else. The sky is always clear. There’s a cool ocean breeze, and the vibe is that of pure relaxation. Nowhere is this typical Angeleno... More »
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Desert Nights with Eric Harvey, Marnie Herald, and Daniel Hart

Summer is in full swing, and nothing says Summer in LA like catching some great bands under the open air. We pride ourselves on filling the night with some of the best California folk around... More »
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NEW MUSIC: Sample The XX & Passion Pit's New Albums

Have been enjoying the new XX single entitled “Angels” from their forthcoming album “Coexist”. The echoing guitar indicates a matured sound perfected by the... More »
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Desert Nights with Keith Zarriello, Billy Harvey, and Jo Krasevic

Summer is in full swing and we couldn’t be happier!! Desert Nights at The Standard, Hollywood is what Summer in Southern California is all about, the nights are warm, the drinks are strong,... More »
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SPOTIFIED: Twin Shadow's Super Standard Playlist

Perhaps you’ve taken note that Twin Shadow’s new album, Confess, is out and collecting some rave reviews.. Forward thinkers that we are, we had him curate a special Standard... More »
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Desert Nights with The Blank Tapes, Leslie Lowe, and Marianne Keith

Wednesday’s at The Standard, Hollywood are all about music. Join us this week for another edition of Desert Nights, an evening filled with some of LA’s best acoustic Americana folk.... More »
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Desert Nights featuring Ted Wendler, Daisy McCrackin, and Jesse Tyre Karp

Get in bed with Desert Nights! Join us this Wednesday for an intimate red, white, and blue bedroom edition of The Standard, Hollywood’s Desert Nights held in guest room 120! Because what... More »
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Chaka Khan Live on Top of The Standard

The Standard Sounds music series on Top of The Standard finished off the season with a bang this week. Ten time Grammy winner, American singer/songer writer, Yvette Marie Stevens, also known as... More »
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Desert Nights with The Sister Ruby Band, Javier Dunn, and Broken Anchor

Last chance!! This week marks the very last of The Sister Ruby Band’s month-long residency at The Standard, Hollywood’s Desert Nights! They’ve been performing every Wednesday... More »
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Fiona Apple Delivers at The Top of The Standard

Standard Sounds invited Fiona Apple up to The Top of The Standard last night to celebrate the release of her latest elaborately titled album, “The Idler Wheel is Wiser Than the Driver... More »
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Desert Nights: The Sister Ruby Band, Alaska Reid, and The Lower 48

Join us for another fun filled Wednesday spent poolside at The Standard, Hollywood’s Desert Nights. This week marks week 3 of The Sister Ruby Band’s month-long residency and, if we... More »
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THE SERIES returns with Summer Solstice

Believe it or not, Nicole Disson Presents: THE SERIES is in its 13th magical installment, and we couldn’t be any more excited about this month’s theme, Summer Solstice. On the eve... More »
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POOL PARTY: Summer Tease/The Good Life at The Standard, Downtown LA

There’s a new pool party in town and it’s making quite a splash (pun intended)! It’s not every day that a newbie on the scene catches the eye of Purple, Transworld Surf and... More »