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- 1050 South Hill St., Los Angeles 90015
- 213-746-5670
Belasco Theater
First opened in 1926 with an early rendition of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, the Golden Age of Hollywood oozes from the walls at this historic downtown theatre. After years of physical decay and const... read more
- 2460 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90403
- 310-828-2115
Angel's
It may be sandy outside, but inside it's all leather-clad glamor. Er, not the bondage way (save that for later), but in the booths-tucked-into-nooks-and-crannies way. A set up for quiet moments. Ev... read more
- 7302 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 90046
- 323-931-3800
Darkroom
Formerly known as BlackBird for about a month in 2009, now known as Darkroom, posh neighborhood rock spot houses whiskey guzzling rockers looking to keep a DL profile from groupies and just trying ... read more
- 800 Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 90015
- 213-745-0162
The Conga Room
Here we've got: five bars, one dance floor, four VIP rooms, eight celebrity owners. Including Sheila E. and Jimmy Smits for all your old-school needs. This is the original on steroids (maybe just t... read more
- 1026 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90401
- 310-393-8200
Dakota Live Music Lounge
Temple Bar was a live music legend, showcasing music along R&B, funk, hip-hop lines. Pretty good for Santa Monica. The new spot will do more rock stuff: the owners are a surfing, biking, loving... read more
- 366 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles 90048
- 310-855-0350
Largo at the Coronet
A marriage of music and comedy features both distinguished and emerging acts. Largo’s resume includes Larry David, Fiona Apple, Russel Brand, and Sarah Silverman. There are rumored food ... read more
- 6533 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles
- 323-871-8634
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The former speakeasy owned by Rudolph Valentino got a makeover, but it still feels like Old Hollywood. Hidden in a side entrance of the basement of the Hillview Hollywood Apartments, the sexy bar a... read more
- 1822 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
- 213-413-8200
The Echo & Echoplex
Rarely occupied red vinyl booths line one wall for namesake flowers in this spacious, concrete floored Rock n' Roll High School gym sock hop. Though stage may be custom-built for midget mariachis, ... read more
- 1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles
- 323-461-2040
Hotel Cafe
Beauty Bar neighbor is totally unpretentious, almost too cool. One of the best true music scenes, free of music industry head games. Rickety tables and chairs, Gillian Welch fortysomethings meet wi... read more
- 8911 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
- 310-657-0888
Cat Club
Sunset cool rocks this town with p-urrfect live music, without trying too hard. Alterna-country rockers rub tattered boots with rock-a-billy fanatics. Thursday night finds Slim Jim with WAY cooler ... read more
- 9433 Brighton Way, Los Angeles 90210
- 310-777-0252
Backstage Cafe
Light on attitude, high on everything. Perfect for the stranded rocker in 90210. Finally access all backstage areas without losing dignity or undies. Gold record-lined, red-walled paean to all thin... read more
- 8771 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles
- 310-275-2619
The Joint
Veteran rock club with rock sorcerer Jack Tempchin on Mondays, young indie bands, and the subsequent flocks of A&R and celebrity friends showing support. Surprise appearances from dudes like Keith ... read more
- 9039 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
- 310-274-5800
Key Club
Most places must be an eighth, if this is a key. Huge and frankly, a little intimidating. But if you simply must see that reunion tour or wacky local band...get your lighter and hairspray ready. Pa... read more
- 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
- 323-666-2407
Silverlake Lounge
Rough trade transgender, Latino crowd, except on weekends. On work days, wandering club Fold takes over with some of the nation's most talented live noisemakers. Spot talent about a year before the... read more
- 432 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles 90036
- 323-852-1073
Largo
John Brion's Friday night residencies, not currently in effect, still spoken of. Grab-bag of extreme talent, like Sarah Silverman and Louis C.K., but the small, intimate venue seems most appropriat... read more
- 1238 Hermosa Ave., Los Angeles 90254
- 310-318-2324
Cafe Boogaloo
Ragin' Cajun nightspot and hangout for celebs putting on glasses to look smart. Home to some of the best martinis and microbrews in town. Funky New Orleans-style blues den draws locals and tourists... read more
- 1348 14th St., Los Angeles
- 310-451-5040
14 Below & Over Under
The Mother Hips didn't break up, they landed at this sports bar adjacent rock silo—the kind where you always see the best shows. Hard to enjoy without elbows in your ribs. All ages Sundays, ska, da... read more
- 8852 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
- 310-358-1880
Viper Room
You won't be seeing Johnny Depp here; he's long gone. Nor any Anton Newcombe fist fights either. You will see plenty of local talent with punk roots, both faux and Let's Go! Also A&R guys shifting ... read more
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