Come see the Standells at The Great Outdoors Concert! ($20 at the door, $18 online)

Born in the beach blanket paradise of early 60’s Los Angeles, godfathers of punk rock The Standells shook radio waves all over the world with their hit single "Dirty Water," which reached #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 on June 11, 1966. The band was originally formed by guitarist Tony Valentino and organist Larry Tamblyn and soon included the talents of vocalist and drummer Dick Dodd and bassist Gary Lane.

In the mid-60’s they toured with The Rolling Stones. In 2004 they reunited to perform at Fenway Park in Boston before the World Series. In 2010 they headed back to Europe for their first extensive tour there in over 40 years, playing to rave reviews in Madrid SP, Bordeaux, Rennes, Paris FR, London, Oslo, Berlin GE, Athens GR and Frankfurt Germany. Other popular tunes by the band include "Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White" (later covered by Washington, D.C. hardcore band Minor Threat, Swedish garage band The Nomads and The Cramps in their live sets around 1982), "Why Pick On Me," "Riot On Sunset Strip," and the banned-on-the-radio jam "Try It."

The Standells Current Lineup

Larry Tamblyn, keyboard & lead vocalist - co-founder of the Standells in 1962. Created the Standells name from "stand"-ing around booking agents trying to get work (eventually one agency took notice). Larry is the brother of Russ and uncle of Amber.

John Fleck, bass - member of the original line-up of the band Love before joining the Standells in 1967. He is an award-winning cinematographer, with credits in such movies as Jaws 2 & ET.

Paul Downing, guitar and co-lead vocalist - originally from Yorkshire, England before coming to the U.S. in the mid 60's, where he joined the British Walkers and formed a rock group named Jamme. He joined the Standells in 1969.

Greg Burnham, drums - a veteran drummer who has performed with many different groups. He also teaches drums.