Music Park: Ocean Park Standoff @ DC9 — 2/24/17

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged DC9, Los Angeles, Ocean Park Standoff, power pop, Samantha Ronson.

Ethan Thompson of Ocean Park Standoff sings at DC9 on Feb. 24, 2017. (Photo by Mickey McCarter)

The charming and charismatic Ethan Thompson bounded onto stage at DC9 Friday to lead his band Ocean Park Standoff through a short set opening for soul singer Lolo.

Don’t Miss: Ocean Park Standoff @ DC9, 2/24/17

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged DC9, Los Angeles, Ocean Park Standoff, power pop, Samantha Ronson.

Ocean Park Standoff (Photo by James Minchin)

You might best remember Samantha Ronson, sister to super producer Mark, as one of the buzziest DJs of the last decade.

Lately, Samantha has been focusing on songwriting and building a band — and that band, Ocean Park Standoff, appears at DC9 on Friday, Feb. 24, prior to releasing their self-titled debut EP on March 3 via Hollywood Records.