Members have included Justin Frahm, Brian Sullivan, Andrew Kitchen, Andrea Nelson, Marcos Dantona, Mike Miller, Paul Brown, Chris Carrico, Kevin Jensen, and Ben Russo. These days, who knows? Justin's in there somewhere....
Influences
nostalgia, long drives, long yellow twilight, getting the wind taken out of your sails, lakes, UFOs, ghosts, and ghost hobbies
Sounds Like
You know that image of Atlas holding up the globe?
Well if Atlas was Michael McDonald and the globe was made out of Harry Nilsson, The Pixies, Dire Straits, The Carpenters, and the Alan Parsons Project, then it would kind of be a picture of what we sound like.
This Union Standard convened first in San Francisco (2001) as a string of duos comprising Mr. Frahm and alternately Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Ben Russo.
This Union Standard later reconvened (2002) as an acoustic four-piece with Mr.'s Sullivan and Frahm joined by Mr. Chris Carrico (of Aarktika) on bass guitar and Mr. Kevin Jensen on drum (later, drums). Three shows were played before the four winds scattered this edition.
This Union Standard once again reconvened (2003) with a new rhythm section made up of Mr. Paul Brown on drums and Mr. Dantona (of Madera Road) on bass. Ms. Nelson (of the Punk Rock Orchestra and Local Love Enforcement) joined at this time as well. Several shows were played before Mr. Brown left the band in 2004. Mr. Kitchen was recruited from sister-band Madera Road to take over drumming duties and the current ensemble has played several shows.
This Union Standard enjoy UFOs, ghosts, and ghost hobbies but still argue over the use of the serial comma.
We're throwing a big party on Friday for the 4th of July at El Rio. If you are around you should come by. Seven bands on two outdoor stages, FREE BBQ all day, and total freedom!!! The doors open at 2pm, with music going from 2:30-7. Hope to see you there.
Hello. Just dropping by to let you know about our show tonight at the Starry Plough in Berkeley. We're playing with Beatbeat Whisper and Emily Jane White. The show is presented by the Bay Bridged and Ipickmynoseblog. Hope to see you there!
Tonight!! Saturday, February 9th at the Starry Plough (3101 Shattuck Avenue)
Beatbeat Whisper
Or, the Whale
Emily Jane White
Hi There. Just stopping by to let you know that we're having a very early X-MAS/ukkah pary at the Rickshaw Stop with Port O'Brien and the Cave Singers tomorrow night Dec. 6th. We go on first! Hope to see you there!
Justin, ...driving in the car the other day I do believe Jeff and I heard a new R. Kelly rock-opera number. How can this be- without your annunciation? ...time to turn down the vape, turn up the R. Kelly. Also, can't wait to hear you rock the 9/23.
Friday, AUG 17 A gmr throwdown at the GM!!! Acoustic living room vibes. 8pm Low Red Land Will be celebrating their new acoustic disc on ghostmansion! Dame Satan Will finally play the house! El Capitan Will have just released their new disc which we are all psyched to hear.
hurry up and find another bassist so the world can be filled with some more of this goddamned amazing music. some of us are waiting less than patiently.
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