Seated shows like Isabella Rossellini‘s Link Link Circus, Joep Beving‘s neo-classical rapture of the heart and soul, and Billy Corgan‘s three night cotillion, all accumulated to unforgettable experiences in how music can conjure the most special, quiet moments of your life.

There are two kinds of shows you can enjoy here: seated and standing. For intimate and spiritual musical experiences, there is no better place. related content: Creep Or Charmer?: Alex Cameron At The Lodge Room Alex Cameron shot by Alyson CamusĪs far as events go, the Lodge Room is curated to hold a specific space all its own in Los Angeles’ music scene. The first thing I noticed, way back then, were the room’s dimensions, the murals depicting mystical scenes of antiquity painted on each wall, and hanging from the ceiling, an iconic star chandelier. Boys and girls, young and old, all had gathered to watch this charismatic artist light up a stage that was already shining with some sort of elusive power. I still remember the first time I attended a Lodge Room show, Alex Cameron had sold the place out. Heron Oblivion shot by Dillon Vaughn Acid Mothers Temple shot by Dillon Vaughn The murals & star on the ceiling are original details from when the masons built the building in 1923. RS: What feelings did you intend to provoke in people using aesthetics and dimensions? What is the significance of the murals on the walls and star on the ceiling?ĬJ & RR: We really wanted to showcase the incredible historic details of the space so we just made some simple paint color selections and small design choices meant to help showcase the existing architecture of the room. I also had the chance to ask the Lodge Room’s designers, Catherine Johnson & Rebecca Rudolph aka Design, Bitches about what makes the space so special…. This also allows for an enhanced artists experience with amazing catered meals. The venue co exists with our highly rated restaurant Checker Hall that provides an old school dinner + a show night out for patrons. RS: What separates The Lodge Room from other venues in Los Angeles?ĭG: The Lodge Room is housed in a nationally registered Masonic Lodge which gives the venue an inimitable historical aesthetic. I want artists and guest to feel immersed in the experience when they are here. Artists can transform the room into feeling spiritual, serene, eery, ornate, intimate, obtuse, etc. It’s a beautiful historic room that evokes so many different feelings depending on the performers we have on a given night. I wanted it to be transportive from the minute you ascend to the 2nd floor of our nearly 100 year old Masonic Lodge.

A place where everyone feels free to express and enjoy themselves. RS: What was your initial vision for the Lodge Room?ĭG: I wanted to create an independent venue where artists of all genres and guests of all backgrounds felt welcome and cared for. I had the chance to ask him a few questions below: The Lodge Room’s owner, Dalton Gerlach, puts extraordinary care and effort into making sure his venue is synonymous with greatness. From the people working security, to the owners, to the booking and marketing people, the warmness of the Lodge Room staff follows you into the venue for your viewing experience.

When you go to shows as often as I do, you get to know the staff. Khruangbin shot by Dillon Vaughn Jonathan Bree shot by Erika Reinsel Inside, the building’s layout and design fit perfectly with easy-on-the-eyes, grid-like quality of Highland Park. In keeping the spirit of mystery, the 500 person capacity still retains trap doors, cherry wood paneling, hand painted murals and more. When you try to put your finger on what makes a place special, it’s often hard to pinpoint the the contributing details but in the Lodge Room’s case, one only needs to spend some time there, meeting the staff, seeing the shows, and soaking in the ambiance, to be sure of who and what makes it worth writing a love letter to.īuilt in 1923, The Lodge Room was operated as Highland Park’s Masonic Lodge 382. It’s probably the best venue, of all the places in Los Angeles where people congregate to experience live music, to meet your soul mate. There’s something very special about The Lodge Room Highland Park.

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