The Woodland Hills house on Ensenada Drive was the venue for the Magic Band’s endless rehearsals of Trout Mask Replica, and also where the Trout Mask Sessions on Grow Fins were recorded.
Its inclusion at the Radar Station is a must!
So many legendary stories surround this magical-looking building, which appeared to have been left to decay. Then in 2006 it was put up for sale, and in 2010 as well.
- Angel’s photographs of her & Chris’ trip to the Trout House
- John French’s response to these photographs …
Stills of the Trout House from The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
See also:
- Confluence City blog “Relics of a Trout Mask Replica pilgrimage”
- … and take a look at the house on Google’s Street View.
I lived closeby at this time on Kelvin Ave. I graduated from Taft HS 1969. I remember this house but had no idea what was going on there.
William, I lived on Ybarra road, right off Topanga but I was only 8.